Oulgaret and PIPDIC to develop zones
The Government has notified two new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The proposals were approved by the Board of Approval for SEZs under the Department of Commerce during its 137th meeting held on 27 Feb 2026.
The projects mark a decisive step in the Government’s continued push towards strengthening the country’s industrial base, expanding exports, and deepening self-reliance in strategic sectors. These approvals constitute a major milestone for Puducherry’s industrial and export-led growth strategy and are expected to expand opportunities for investment, manufacturing, and high-quality employment.
Out of these two SEZs, one IT/ITES SEZ will be developed by Oulgaret Municipality at Thattanchavady village in Oulgaret Taluk. This will be the first SEZ in India to be developed by an Urban Local Body, namely a Municipality. The other, a Multi-Sector SEZ, will be developed by Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation (PIPDIC) at Karasur village in Villianur Taluk. PIPDIC and Oulgaret will invest Rs.1,250 crore and Rs.725 crore, respectfully.
The projects underscore the growing momentum across the industrial ecosystem of the Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Puducherry (TAP) Region, where diversified sectors and large-scale projects are increasingly contributing to employment generation and regional economic development.
These SEZ notifications reflect a broader strategy aimed at strengthening India’s industrial, technology, manufacturing, and services ecosystem through diversified SEZ-led growth, thereby enhancing resilience and scale to boost the economy, attract investment, and generate employment. Fiinews.com
