Exports from special economic zones (SEZs) grew by 38 per cent in May to Rs 29,236 crore, according to data by EPCES.
Export Promotion Council for EoUs and SEZs (EPCES) said the major sectors contributing to the growth include biotech, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, computers, electronics, non-conventional energy, plastic, rubber, trading and services.
Further, during April-May this fiscal, exports from these zones rose by 11 per cent to Rs 1.01 lakh crore.
Vinay Sharma, officiating chairman of EPCES, said: "The healthy pace of growth in exports from SEZs once again reflects the increasing economical impact of these zones and its contribution to the country's export earnings."
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