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Special Economic Zones for UPSC

SEZ Act 2005, export promotion and industrial policy.

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Export Oriented Units (EOU): Meaning and Difference from SEZ

An EOU is an export-oriented unit, not a geographical zone. Learn the distinction from SEZs, the role of the Foreign Trade Policy and the conditions behind domestic sales.

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Special Economic Zones (SEZ): UPSC Prelims Fact Sheet

A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a duty-free enclave treated as foreign territory for trade and customs purposes, created to promote exports and investment.

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