In a strategic push to strengthen India’s maritime security, reduce foreign exchange outgo, and boost local shipbuilding and shipping employment, the Central Government is working on a comprehensive policy revamp aimed at promoting domestically-flagged ships. Senior shipping ministry officials confirmed that demand for over 200 new vessels worth ₹1.3 lakh crore is projected over the…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reiterated India’s strong economic fundamentals and its emerging role as a pillar of stability in an uncertain global economic landscape. Addressing the BRICS Finance Ministers’ meeting held alongside the Rio de Janeiro BRICS Summit 2025, Sitharaman outlined how India’s policy choices, domestic demand, and calibrated reforms are propelling growth despite…

India is looking to leverage Norway’s advanced expertise in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies as part of its broader strategy to decarbonise the economy and achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. This strategic cooperation, which was discussed during recent high-level bilateral meetings, is expected to strengthen India’s industrial decarbonisation framework while creating new pathways for…