Innovative Ship Financing Highlighted at India Maritime Week 2025

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari addressed the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, emphasizing the vast investment opportunities in India's maritime sector, valued at nearly USD 1 trillion. He discussed innovative financing mechanisms and the success of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in mobilizing funds through various models. Gadkari also praised the Sagarmala 2.0 initiative aimed at enhancing shipbuilding and port efficiency, advocating for private sector involvement to boost India's maritime leadership.

Source: Original Link

Read more

APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link