Tag: Sarbananda Sonowal
INFRASTRUCTURE Global Shipbuilding Giant HD KSOE Partners India For Thoothukudi Yard

India took a major step towards strengthening its global maritime ambitions with the signing of a landmark tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the country’s first mega greenfield shipyard at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu. The agreement was signed between HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. (HD KSOE), National Shipbuilding & […]

CW Bureau · May 13, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE India Charts Shipping Fleet Expansion Plan Amid Global Trade Turbulence

In a decisive move to strengthen maritime resilience, the government is working on a significant expansion plan aimed at boosting India’s shipping strength. The roadmap includes the addition of 62 vessels in FY27, backed by an investment of ₹51,383 crore, which is expected to create an additional capacity of 2.85 million gross tonnage (GT). The […]

CW Bureau · Apr 29, 2026