 | Govt allows 100 per cent work from home for IT units in special economic zonesThe permission for work from home has been granted for a period of one year, i.e up to December 31, 2023. |
 | 12 years on, Thoothukudi SEZ has only a few takers; call for policy changeIndustrialists are calling for a change in policy for Special Economic Zones so that factories other than export-oriented can also set up shop in the zone. |
| Commerce Ministry announces new rule for work from home for special economic zonesKeeping in view the demand from the industry, the notification by the ministry was issued to make a provision for a countrywide uniform WFH policy across all Special Economic Zones |
 | Government likely to table SEZ bill in monsoon session of ParliamentThe proposed bill is likely to replace the existing SEZ Act with the new law, which will enable the economic zones to become export hubs, as well as development hubs. |
 | Budget 2021: Few hits, many misses for IT sector, startupsThe expectations of more policy related clarity on companies working out of Special Economic Zones, tax rebates, employee related measures were found amiss. |
