SEZ developers and operators have urged the Indian government to relax import restrictions, provide tax relief, and amend trade policies to enhance competitiveness. The demands include QCO exemptions, FTWZ vehicle import authorization, and domestic market flexibility for better capacity utilization.

The Indian real estate investment trust (REIT) market is on the brink of a monumental expansion, poised to redefine the landscape of office real estate.

Industry analysts say the delay in replacing the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act of 2005 with the Development (Enterprise and Services) Hubs Bill of 2022 is hurting major office park rentals since firms are unwilling to lease space in SEZ parks.