India’s maritime sector, the backbone of nearly 95 per cent of the country’s trade by volume and 70 per cent by value, is undergoing a transformative journey under the Maritime India Vision 2030 (MIV 2030) and the ambitious Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. With over 150 strategic initiatives and projected investments of ₹3–3.5 lakh crore, MIV 2030 is modernizing ports, expanding shipping capacity, and strengthening inland waterways, positioning India as a global maritime powerhouse. Supported by a recent ₹69,725 crore package for shipbuilding, the sector is poised to drive trade, investment, and employment, aligning with India’s economic and sustainability goals.

India Maritime Week 2025, scheduled from October 27 to 31 at Mumbai’s NESCO Exhibition Centre, will showcase this ambition, bri

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