Ship-building scheme gets 12 applications seeking incentivesThe scheme, launched last September, aims to make domestic shipyards more competitive by bridging the cost arbitrage with foreign rivals in...
27 May, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Nods for Rs 30,000 crore shipbuilding cluster in Andhra Pradesh this month: Minister SonowalIndia plans a major shipbuilding cluster in Andhra Pradesh with ₹30,000 crore investment. This move aims to boost the Indian fleet size. Pr...
21 May, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Andhra sanctions over Rs 500 cr to acquire 2,000 acres of land for port, ship building clusterThe Andhra Pradesh government has approved over 500 crore rupees for acquiring more than 2,000 acres of land. This land is for the Dugaraja...
06 Feb, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
'Shipbuilding schemes set for FY27 rollout': Sarbananda SonowalThe government will prioritize executing shipping schemes in 2026-27. Key goals include launching three shipbuilding schemes on time and ac...
05 Feb, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
VOC Port forms joint venture with Tamil Nadu govt to set up shipbuilding cluster at TuticorinV.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has formed a special purpose vehicle for a mega shipbuilding cluster at Tuticorin. This joint venture wit...
29 Jan, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Govt rolls out Rs 44,700 crore shipbuilding push to boost domestic maritime industryThe Centre has unveiled operational guidelines for the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Sc...
27 Dec, 2025, 09.33 PM IST
Companies can avail all shipbuilding sops simultaneouslyThe government has approved a ₹70,000 crore package for shipping and maritime sectors. Companies can now avail incentives under all schemes...
26 Sep, 2025, 12.07 AM IST
Cabinet gives nod to Rs 69,725 crore incentives for maritime sectorThe Union Cabinet has approved Rs 69,725 crore for shipping and maritime development. This includes a maritime development fund and shipbui...
25 Sep, 2025, 12.44 AM IST
Govt committed to positioning India as shipbuilding hub: Sahntanu ThakurIndia aims to become a top shipbuilding hub by 2047, driving its blue economy through strategic initiatives and investments. Maharashtra is...
10 Sep, 2025, 09.00 PM IST
Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Liners in talks to build ships in India, aims to lead green shippingMitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is in discussions with the Indian government to construct ships in India, aiming to contribute to the nation's marit...
02 Sep, 2025, 05.00 PM IST
'Bharat Container Line will help derisk overseas trade'India plans to launch Bharat Container Line to reduce reliance on foreign vessels and boost overseas trade. The initiative will start with ...
06 Feb, 2025, 11.35 PM IST
Budget 2025: Shipping gets a blast of wind in its sailsIndia is set to boost its shipbuilding industry with the announcement of a ₹25,000-crore Maritime Development Fund and development of new s...
02 Feb, 2025, 01.03 AM IST
‘Strong support for India’s ports, shipping & logistics sectors’—Industry players laud Union Budget 2025The government proposes to revamp the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy and establish a Rs 25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund
01 Feb, 2025, 03.14 PM IST
Union Budget 2025: Indian shipping gets a budget bonanzaUnion Budget 2025: The Budget 2025-26 has introduced incentives for domestic shipbuilding, recycling, and inland waterways. Finance Ministe...
01 Feb, 2025, 12.40 PM IST
Rs 30,000 crore maritime development fund to help shipbuildingIndia is launching a ₹30,000 crore Maritime Development Fund to bolster its shipbuilding industry and aims to lead the world in ship recycl...
19 Nov, 2024, 12.32 AM IST
For a larger slice of global pie, India seeks anchor role to turn local shipbuilding tideThe government intended to propose a new shipbuilding policy to the cabinet, featuring a recycling credit note scheme and fixed subsidies o...
12 Aug, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
India soon to upgrade ports into industrial hubs as part of Modi's 'atmanirbhar' pushThe government has proposed a major ports bill, which is under discussion, to empower ports to set their own tariffs, Kumar said. It would ...
18 Jul, 2020, 02.21 PM IST