The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has approved major changes to India’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs), de-notifying 22.767 hectares across three projects in Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Telangana.

The move includes a partial rollback of the Ansal IT City & Parks Limited SEZ in Greater Noida and the complete closure of two other zones—Carborundum Universal’s Solar Photovoltaic SEZ in Ernakulam and Phoenix Living Spaces’ IT/ITES SEZ in Medak.

The largest change affects the Ansal IT City SEZ at Plot No. 6, Sector-Techzone, Greater Noida. Originally notified in August 2006 with 30.41 hectares, the SEZ has been reduced by 8.717 hectares, leaving 21.693 hectares operational. The Uttar Pradesh Government approved the partial de-notification in May 2025, with the Noida SEZ Development Commissioner endorsing the proposal.

M/s Carborundum Universal Limited’s Solar Photovoltaic SEZ in Thrikkakara North, Ernakulam, Kerala, spanning 10 hectares, was shut down. Established in November 2009, it received a no objection certificate from the Kerala Government in February 2023, with the Cochin SEZ Development Commissioner supporting the closure.

M/s Phoenix Living Spaces Private Limited’s IT and ITES SEZ in Ameenpur Village, Medak, Telangana, covering 4.05 hectares, was also closed. Notified in July 2017, it secured state approval for de-notification in January 2020.

The de-notifications, totaling 22.767 hectares, align with evolving economic priorities and land use trends. Governed by the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, and Rules, 2006, the decisions followed formal proposals, state approvals and Development Commissioner recommendations. De-notified areas will now adhere to state land use guidelines.