India Unveils Landmark Maritime Development Fund and Strategic Measures to Boost Shipping Industry

In a major push to develop India’s maritime capabilities and transform the country into a global shipbuilding hub, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced several transformative initiatives in the 2025 budget. Among the most significant is the creation of a ₹25,000 crore ($2.9 billion) Maritime Development Fund, aimed at the long-term financing of India’s shipbuilding and […]

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Saudi Arabia Unveils New Shipping Route: ‘Arabian Gulf-India’ Service

Folk Maritime Services Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has launched a new regional shipping route, the “India-Arabian Gulf Service.” This route connects key GCC ports, including Dammam and Umm Qasr, with major commercial ports in India, such as Nhava Sheva and Mundra. The inaugural vessel for this service, the “Asterius,” […]

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