US weighs seizing Iranian assets to rebuild Gulf states hit by Tehran's attacksThe U.S. plans to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs following recent Iranian attacks. Treasury Secretary Sc...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 27%Retail market investors are presented with a choice. Act now, when the uncertainty quotient is high. Or, wait for things to settle down. In...
25 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Wealth creation is also about ignoring noise on the street: 15 mid- and small-cap stocks from different sectors which fit the billIn the April 2022-September 2024 bull market, every management appeared capable. Margins expanded, working capital looked manageable, capit...
10 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
French Senate delegation visits India to boost strategic and parliamentary ties across ports, blue economy, and innovation hubsA French Senate delegation visited India from April 10 to 15. They explored key projects in Mumbai, Puducherry, and Chennai. Discussions fo...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
US-Iran war: UK PM Starmer rules out support for US blockade of Strait of HormuzBritain will not support a US blockade of Iranian ports. Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the UK's stance to keep the Strait of Hormuz...
13 Apr, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Shipping Ministry for VGF scheme change to push operational expenditureAt present, VGF support is available for projects in metro and road construction, development of food grain silos, and setting up of transm...
21 Mar, 2023, 12.10 AM IST
After 26/11, A half transformation: Why India’s coastal security project remains work in progressPersistent flaws in the existing architecture threaten to unravel gains made in recent years. From the under-utilisation of patrol boats to...
26 Nov, 2018, 11.35 AM IST
Nod to Sagarmala Development Company with Rs 1,000 crore authorised share capitalSDC will be incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, with an initial Authorized Share Capital of Rs 1,000 crore and a Subscribed Share C...
20 Jul, 2016, 11.04 PM IST
Shipping Ministry to develop Cuddalore port: Tamil Nadu Minister K PalaniswamiThe move by shipping ministry comes against the backdrop of the state government's proposal to develop Cuddalore port.
05 Oct, 2015, 04.52 PM IST
Sagarmala project: Government to set up low-cost non-major ports to boost tradeTo boost coastal shipping, it has asked all the 12 major ports to accord priority berthing to such vessels and facilitate faster movement o...
07 Sep, 2015, 03.38 PM IST
Government plans transshipment port under Sagarmala projectThe plans were discussed at a high-level meeting to review Sagarmala initiatives, chaired by Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Ministe...
02 Jul, 2015, 09.45 PM IST
Government to appoint consultant to advise on coastal shipping"Promotion of coastal shipping and inland water transport (IWT) facilities could be enhanced through a mix of infrastructure and policy ini...
01 Mar, 2015, 04.06 PM IST
Shipping ministry planning to revive non-functional portsThe shipping ministry is planning to revive country’s 133 nonfunctional ports as part of a move to encourage traders to use India’s vast co...
04 Feb, 2015, 04.39 AM IST
Government mulls fund to encourage cargo transportation by shipsDiversion of 5% of cargo transportation to coastal ships can result in annual savings of Rs 2K cr & a 6% reduction in emission of harmful c...
23 Oct, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Accord priority berthing to coastal ships: Government to major portsShipping Ministry undertook steps to promote coastal shipping including measures to tap global environment fund for creating additional cap...
30 Sep, 2014, 07.59 PM IST
Kerala government to buy 4 catamarans; sanctions Rs 3cr for shippingState's Minister for Ports and Fisheries K Babu said the Ports department has been given sanction to buy the catamarans at a total cost of ...
05 Sep, 2013, 07.04 PM IST
- Need to focus on coastal shipping, inland water transport: Oommen Chandy
Kerala government was willing to hold discussions with other states to work out appropriate level of taxation for the sector, he said.
06 May, 2013, 07.47 PM IST