"Whether Strait of Hormuz or any other water passage, India supports safe, free navigation": MEA

Mar 20, 2026

Addressing the inter-ministerial briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has consistently maintained that shipping routes across the world must remain open and secure...

Fuel imports keep India's economy under pressure despite gold duty curbs: Kotak Securities official

May 21, 2026

India's economy continues to face mounting pressure from elevated crude oil prices amid a prolonged geopolitical crisis and disruptions in global shipping routes, with...

Sanjay Singh submits Rule 267 notice in Rajya Sabha; says West Asia conflict "poses serious risks for India's energy security"

Mar 10, 2026

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP has said that the ongoing conflict "poses serious risks" for India's trade, economy and energy security, as crude...

Odisha Governor flags global supply chain disruptions, calls for lower logistics costs to boost competitiveness

May 22, 2026

Stating that global trade environment was facing major challenges due to geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, rising freight costs and uncertainty in shipping routes,...

Shipping Ministry identifies new routes for RO-RO, RO-PAX, ferry services

Dec 21, 2020

New Delhi [India], December 21 : The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) on Monday said that it has identified domestic locations...

"21 of our ships...protecting international shipping": EAM Jaishankar on India's growing stature in world amid tensions in Red Sea

Apr 29, 2024

Referring to the significant deployment of Indian Navy ships to secure the shipping routes amid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, External Affairs Minister...