October 29, 2025 6:09 PM

India poised to lead global maritime transformation with strength and stability: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chaired the Global Maritime CEO Forum during India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, highlighting India’s emergence as a global maritime power. He said the country’s maritime sector is advancing with “great speed and energy,” backed by major reforms, record investments, and growing international confidence. Welcoming participants from over 85 countries, including CEOs of global shipping giants, innovators,...

October 29, 2025 5:15 PM

Energy and Maritime Power Key to India’s Growth, Says Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said India’s rapid economic rise is deeply connected to the growth of its energy and maritime sectors, calling them key pillars of national development. Speaking at the ‘Revitalizing India’s Maritime Manufacturing Conference’ in Mumbai under the India Maritime Week, he noted that India’s $4.3 trillion economy draws nearly half its output from trade, highlighting the importance of shipping for growth. Puri said India...

October 29, 2025 9:34 AM

PM Modi to attend Global Maritime CEO Forum in Mumbai today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai today to participate in key sessions of India Maritime Week 2025, being held at the NESCO Exhibition Centre. At around 4:00 p.m., the Prime Minister will address the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chair the Global Maritime CEO Forum, the flagship event of the week-long gathering. The Global Maritime CEO Forum will bring together chief executives of global maritime companies, major investors, policy-makers, innovators, and international partners to ...

October 27, 2025 10:44 PM

PM Modi to address Maritime Leaders Conclave, chair Global Maritime CEO Forum in Mumbai on October 29

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai on October 29, where he is scheduled to address the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chair the Global Maritime CEO Forum at India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025. The event will take place at the NESCO Exhibition Centre at around 4:00 PM. The Global Maritime CEO Forum, the flagship event of India Maritime Week 2025, will bring together global maritime leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the future of the global maritime ecosystem. Key...

October 27, 2025 10:19 PM

Nitin Gadkari stresses need for innovative ship financing at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday addressed the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, where he underscored the importance of adopting innovative financial models to accelerate growth in India’s maritime sector. Speaking on the theme “Innovative Mechanisms for Ship Financing,” Gadkari called for greater private sector participation and creative funding strategies to strengthen India’s maritime infrastructure and competitiveness. Highlighting that India...

October 27, 2025 2:27 PM

India poised to create new maritime history, says Amit Shah at India Maritime Week 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that India’s maritime position, democratic stability, and naval capabilities are playing a crucial role in bridging the Indo-Pacific and the Global South while contributing to development, security, and environmental sustainability through its growing maritime presence. Addressing the inauguration of the fourth India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, Shah highlighted India’s rich maritime legacy, noting that historical evidence of trade from the anci...