<h1>India Operates 232 Special Economic Zones Under SEZ Act 2005; Significant Revenue Growth Reported Over Five Years.</h1> There are currently 351 notified Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the country, with 232 operational, following the SEZ Act, 2005. These zones, primarily driven by private investment, can be established by various entities for manufacturing or services. Proposals for new SEZs require state government consent and Board of Approval consideration. No SEZ proposals are pending in Bihar. Goods from SEZs to domestic areas incur applicable customs duties. Government revenue from SEZs has increased significantly over five years, reaching Rs. 26,810 crores in 2018-19. The distribution of SEZs varies across states and union territories.