Madras Export Processing Zone

Madras Export Processing Zone
Company typeSpecial Economic Zone
Founded1984
Headquarters
Chennai
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India
ProductsMulti-product (Garments, software, engineering)
OwnerGovernment of India
Websitewww.mepz.gov.in

Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) is a special economic zone in Chennai, India. It is one of the seven export processing zones in the country set up by the central government.[1] It was established in 1984 to promote foreign direct investment, enhance foreign exchange earnings, and create greater employment opportunities in the region.[2]

  1. ^ Narasimhan, T. E. (23 June 2010). "Six new SEZs to come up in TN". Business Standard. Chennai. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
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