Daily Archive for November 23rd, 2007

Small firms seek SEZ quota

G Balachandar

Chennai, November 22, 2007: with land prices hitting the roof, expanding operations even outside the export zones is an unviable option for them. If you can’t beat them, join them. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have urged the Centre to provide reservations for them in special economic zones (SEZs) through a proper policy framework. Continue reading ‘Small firms seek SEZ quota’

MSEZL attempt to woo villagers misfires

Mangalore, November 22, 2007: An attempt by officials from Mangalore Special Economic Zone Limited (MSEZL) to convince villagers to sell their land to SEZ backfired on Wednesday. Continue reading ‘MSEZL attempt to woo villagers misfires’

Kerala CM says no to lifting land ceiling for SEZs

Thiruvananthapuram, November 22, 2007: Snapping a firm lid on the debate over allowing single private ownership for over 15 acres of industrial land holding in Kerala, chief minister VS Achuthanandan has clarified that his government was not game for diluting land reforms. Continue reading ‘Kerala CM says no to lifting land ceiling for SEZs’

After SEZs, Centre plans special zones for mining sector

Abhishek Anand

New Delhi, November 22, 2007: The government is toying with a plan to set up special mining zones in the country in the lines of special economic zones (SEZs) and special agriculture zones (SAZs), to fast track investment in the mining sector. Continue reading ‘After SEZs, Centre plans special zones for mining sector’

ETA Star finalising plans for SEZ in Coimbatore

S. Shanker

Mumbai, November 22, 2007: Chennai-based ETA Star Property Developers, part of the $4-billion ETA Ascon Group in the UAE, is in the process of finalising an IT SEZ development in Coimbatore. Continue reading ‘ETA Star finalising plans for SEZ in Coimbatore’