TDB
The Technology Development Board (TDB) of India has provided financial support to Clearsynth Labs Limited for establishing a manufacturing facility for deuterated reagents and building blocks. This initiative aims to enhance India's capabilities in advanced specialty chemicals, reduce reliance on imports, and position the country as a global
NGOPV
The keel laying ceremony for the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), Yard 1283, was held on June 9, 2025, at Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL). Vice Adm Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, attended the event alongside other senior officials. The construction of 11 NGOPVs is underway,
Maritime Industry
At the Nor-Shipping event in Oslo, Indian maritime companies, led by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with global firms, including Germany's Carsten Rehder and Norway's DNV. The agreements focus on shipbuilding, green technology, and sustainable maritime practices, enhancing India's
Bollard Pull Tug
The Ministry of Defence announced the launch of the sixth 25T Bollard Pull Tug, named Sabal, on May 27, 2025, at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited in Kolkata. The tug is part of a contract for six tugs designed and built under Indian naval regulations. These tugs will assist