Ahmedabad: Special Economic Zones (SEZs) that are based in Gujarat recorded exports worth ₹3,00,793 crore in 2025-26, surpassing the ₹3 lakh crore mark for the first time. This is a major increase from 12 years ago, in 2014-15, when SEZs’ exports were at ₹1,79,808 crore.

According to officials, exports from Gujarat’s SEZs have grown by nearly 67% over the past 12 years. The state now contributes around 21% of the country’s total SEZ exports, reinforcing its position as one of India’s leading export hubs.

The achievements were highlighted during an outreach programme on “12 Years of Achievements and Progress of SEZs of Gujarat and Vision for the Future”, attended by representatives from the Ministry of Commerce, the Gujarat government, SEZ authorities and industry stakeholders.

Speaking at the event, Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce, said India’s overall exports have almost doubled over the past decade, rising from about $441 billion to a record $863 billion in FY 2025-26.

Meanwhile, Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ) Zonal Development Commissioner Dnyaneshwar B. Patil pointed out that investments in Gujarat’s SEZs have increased from ₹1,22,654 crore in 2014-15 to ₹2,28,624 crore in 2025-26. During the same period, employment generated by SEZs rose from 63,475 to more than 2.22 lakh jobs.

Gujarat Industries Commissioner Swaroop P. said the state has recently introduced the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026, which identifies 21 priority sectors and offers a flexible “Choose Your Incentive” framework to attract investment and support industrial growth. DeshGujarat