India's export ambitions need more than infrastructure, says BCBAAs India pursues its economic ambitions, the customs and logistics ecosystem will play a pivotal role in enhancing trade competitiveness an...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
30 India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began, 26 more await transitThirty ships bound for India have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route disrupted by recent geopolitical tensions. A...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Adani Enterprises: A high-risk, high-reward bet that is not for the faint-hearted: Sudip BandyopadhyayAdani Group is set to invest $15-20 billion over the next five years, focusing on expanding its ports to handle 1 billion tonnes, boosting ...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
VOC Port emerges as model for sustainable maritime developmentLeading the charge in India's sustainable maritime evolution, the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) has made impressive strides in ...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Government looks to start work on Great Nicobar Project from 2028, says SonowalThe government plans to commence the ambitious Great Nicobar Project by 2028, aiming to establish a strategic maritime and economic hub. Un...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
MHA adds West Bengal's Haldia Seaport to immigration checkpoints listHaldia seaport in West Bengal has officially been designated as an immigration checkpoint, becoming India's 41st such facility. This move b...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
CISF gears up for cyber, drone threats as security risks evolveCISF Director General Praveer Ranjan emphasized the force's readiness for modern security threats, including cyber attacks and drone techno...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
CISF to integrate facial recognition data from major airportsThe Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is planning a nationwide data fusion centre in Delhi to integrate facial recognition data from...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
West Bengal's Rs 4.39 lakh crore Budget under BJP aims to bury 'syndicate raj', woo investorsWest Bengal's new government unveiled a Rs 4.39 lakh crore budget prioritizing fiscal restructuring and job creation. Finance Minister Swap...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
India has countless export-ready products. The challenge is taking them global: DP World’s Akanksha SharmaAs India accelerates its ambitions of becoming a global manufacturing and export hub, empowering MSMEs and women entrepreneurs with better ...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Jairam Ramesh writes to Sarbanand Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project's transhipment portCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal about the Great Nicobar Island project's transhipment port, s...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Smaller cities power India’s corporate travel surgeCorporate travel in India is increasingly shifting towards smaller cities, with nearly 60% of bookings now originating from or heading to t...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
3 Indian-flagged oil tankers transit through Strait of HormuzThree Indian oil tankers, carrying over 8.6 lakh tonnes of cargo and 94 crew members, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz en route ...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Chennai port launches 21-voyage cruise season as MV Empress arrivesChennai Port witnessed a significant boost to cruise tourism with the arrival of MV Empress, launching an extensive three-month season. The...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Adani Group keen on Hooghly river tunnel, power, infra projects in Bengal: OfficialThe Adani Group is keen to invest in West Bengal's infrastructure. They are interested in projects like a tunnel under the Hooghly river to...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca StraitThailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST