Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India was emerging as a “steady lighthouse” amid global trade disruptions and shifting supply chains, positioning itself as a symbol of strategic autonomy, peace and inclusive growth.

Addressing the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chairing the Global Maritime CEO Forum at India Maritime Week-2025 in Mumbai, Modi said the country’s maritime sector was advancing “with great speed and energy” and called upon investors to spend more on India’s shipping and port infrastructure.

“This is the right time to work and expand in India’s shipping sector,” he told a gathering of CEOs, policymakers and innovators from over 85 countries.

Highlighting the government’s recent reforms, Modi said, “India has replaced over a century-old colonial shipping laws wi

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