Special Economic Zones (SEZs) based in Gujarat recorded exports worth ₹3,00,793 crore (Rs.3 trillion) 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 stood at ₹1,79,808 crore. According to officials, exports from Gujarat’s SEZs have grown by nearly 67% over the past 12 years, and the state now contributes around 21% of the country’s total SEZ exports. Concurrently, overall investments in Gujarat’s SEZs rose to ₹2,28,624 crore in 2025-26, while employment generated rose to more than 2.22 lakh jobs.
Crossing the ₹3 lakh crore milestone highlights Gujarat’s success in building world-class plug-and-play industrial infrastructure. By grouping manufacturing plants, processing facilities, and dedicated logistics hubs into single tax-free zones, these SEZs have significantly reduced operational friction for exporters. The state’s ability to consistently contribute over a fifth of India’s total SEZ exports demonstrates the deep integration between its manufacturing zones and major deep-water ports, allowing raw materials to be processed and exported with minimal transit delays.
To maintain this growth, the state has launched the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026, which introduces a flexible “Choose Your Incentive” framework tailored for 21 forward-looking sectors, including green hydrogen, semiconductor packaging, and aerospace engineering. This policy allows businesses to customize their financial support—whether through power subsidies, capital support, or tax relief—based on their specific operational needs. This adaptive framework is drawing a steady stream of foreign direct investment, helping to build highly advanced manufacturing clusters that create skilled jobs and support reliable export growth.
Key Highlights:
- Export Value Breakthroughs: Annual SEZ outbound shipments crossed the ₹3 lakh crore milestone for the first time.
- National Contribution Balance: Gujarat's manufacturing clusters drive more than a fifth (21%) of the country's total SEZ exports. .
- Massive Job Creation: Employment opportunities within the state's SEZs expanded from 63,475 to over 2.22 lakh jobs over 12 years.
- Flexible Policy Frameworks: The state's new Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 offers a flexible “Choose Your Incentive” framework across 21 priority sectors.
