September 10, 2026 11:23 PM

India eyes global hub status in ship ownership, leasing and maritime finance: Sarbananda Sonowal

India is charting a course to emerge as a global hub for ship ownership, leasing and maritime finance, with GIFT City in Gujarat positioned as a key platform for building a comprehensive maritime financial ecosystem, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday. Addressing the India Ship Leasing and Financing Summit at GIFT City, organised by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Ports, Shippi...