Special Economic Zones in India Tis book systematically evaluates the trajectories of SEZs policymaking in India and its performance. Te fndings of the study are the result of a detailed feldwork conducted by the author in India and China at diferent points in time. Exploring China’s SEZs policy and performance the book discusses whether the Indian policymakers were aware of the nuances of the China’s SEZs policy and the various facets of performance before replicating it for India. Performance analyses of Indian SEZs are carried out using both conventional set of performance indicators and new framework such as zone trade performance index, resource cost framework and efciency analysis. Te book ofers a balanced view to rate the performance of Indian SEZs. In absolute terms, though performance of Indian SEZs scores better, this becomes questionable on the ground of fscal viability of SEZs projects and efciency in the production process. Variations in performance across zones explored with the help of zone trade performance index highlight the need to attend zone and sector specifc problems and prospects. Te signifcance of this study lies in its quest for providing a holistic appraisal of the various unexplored issues in the literature pertaining to SEZs in India. Trough providing methodological contributions, the book suggests a new set of framework to analyse the performance of SEZs and appropriate policy directives for shaping SEZs as engines of growth. Malini L. Tantri is Assistant Professor at the Centre for Economic Studies and Policy, Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore, India. Her areas of specialization include international trade and development – trade facilitation, India China studies, trade and gender, special economic zones and food security. Dr Tantri had previously worked at the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, and also had assignments to assist the Government of Lao PDR to review the Draft of Prime Minister’s Decree on SEZs. www.cambridge.org © in this web service Cambridge University Press Cambridge University Press 978-1-107-10954-4 - Special Economic Zones in India: Policy, Performance and Prospects Malini L. Tantri Frontmatter More information