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flag Commerce Secretary meets SEZ stakeholders, pledges review of policy issues affecting trade and growth.

flag On November 21, 2025, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met with over 150 SEZ stakeholders in Chennai, addressing concerns about unequal import duty and duty drawback benefits compared to domestic units, delays in approvals, connectivity issues with ICEGATE and BSNL, challenges in reverse job work for MSMEs, and inconsistencies in procurement rules. flag IT/ITES firms highlighted issues with vacant built-up area classification, renewal timelines, and discrepancies with GST norms. flag The Secretary acknowledged feedback, pledged a thorough review, and emphasized aligning SEZ policies with global trade shifts, domestic market growth, and new free trade agreements, urging industry to submit data-driven recommendations for reform.

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