Special economic zones continue to strengthen their role in supporting India’s industrial and commercial growth. The country has 368 notified zones, a significant proportion of which are concentrated in the southern and western states, benefiting from strong industrial infrastructure and connectivity to ports and technology hubs. According to the data cited in the report, these zones attracted investments worth INR 7.86 trillion and provided approximately 3.17 million jobs, while their exports reached INR 11.70 trillion between April and December of the 2025–2026 financial year, reflecting their growing contribution to attracting investment and expanding exports.
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