India mulls wider Swadeshi manufacturing policy to cut import dependence amid FY27 Budget preparations
NEW DELHI : In the Budget for 2025-26, the government announced the National Manufacturing Mission, covering certain small, medium and medium industries to further Make in India, with an outlay of Rs 100 crore.
India responding to global textile demand with strength and confidence: MoS Pabitra Margherita
MUMBAI : Global demand for textiles is at an all-time high, with the world increasingly turning toward high-performance, functional and sustainable materials. India is responding to this shift with strength and confidence, said Shri
UAE launches programme to attract 1,000 international companies
DUBAI : The UAE on Thursday launched an international economic programme to attract the world’s top 1,000 companies specialising in international trade, as part of efforts to further strengthen the nation’s global position in
Hapag-Lloyd delegation visits Sri Lanka Ports Authority
COLOMBO : A senior delegation from Hapag-Lloyd recently visited the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to strengthen ties and explore opportunities for further cooperation. The delegation included Mr Christiaan Goeman Borgesius, Senior Director –
Hong Kong Maritime Week: Setting sail for a greener future
HONG KONG: Global leaders from the shipping world have converged for Hong Kong Maritime Week (HKMW) 2025, the ninth edition of the week-long series of events (November 16-22) held under the overarching theme of “Navigating to
GeM and UN Women sign MoU to Boost Participation of Women Entrepreneurs in Public Procurement
NEW DELHI: Government e-Marketplace (GeM), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Iran releases Marshall Islands-flagged tanker ‘Talara’ and crew
TEHRAN : Iran on Wednesday released a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker ‘Talara‘ with all its 21 crew members aboard days after Tehran seized the ship without explanation, the vessel’s managers said. Tehran had no immediate
World’s first vessel retrofit fund using a pay-as-you-save repayment mechanism closes at USD 35M
SINGAPORE: The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), AIM Horizon Investments and their partners today announced the successful closing of the Fund for Energy Efficiency Technologies (FEET), securing total commitments of up to USD 35M,
