Government Notifies Two New SEZs in Puducherry

On 29th May 2026, the Government notified two new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the Union Territory of Puducherry, following approval by the Board of Approval for SEZs under the Department of Commerce on 27th February 2026.

Key Points

IT/ITES SEZ: An IT/ITES SEZ will be developed by Oulgaret Municipality at Thattanchavady village, Oulgaret Taluk, making it the first SEZ in India to be developed by an Urban Local Body.
Multi-Sector SEZ: A Multi-Sector SEZ will be developed by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation (PIPDIC) at Karasur village, Villianur Taluk.
Investment & Employment: The two SEZs together propose a combined investment of ₹1,975 crore and are expected to generate approximately 8,500 direct and indirect jobs.
Regional Impact: The projects are set to boost the industrial momentum of the Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Puducherry (TAP) Region, contributing to export-led growth and regional economic development.
Broader Strategy: The notifications reflect the government's push to strengthen India's industrial, technology, and services ecosystem through diversified SEZ-led growth.