Commerce, shipping ministries hold consultation meeting amid West Asia tensions; Inter-Ministerial Group for supply chain resilience created

Mar 03, 2026

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary...

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal chairs key meet to assess security of seafarers and maritime assets in Persian Gulf

Mar 03, 2026

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary...

Hormuz vessel traffic remains subdued despite renewed diplomacy; security incidents keep shipping under pressure: S&P Global

Aug 04, 2026

Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued over the weekend despite renewed diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Gulf, while fresh...

US Treasury Secretary predicts lower energy prices and "absolute security" as Gulf trade resumes

Mar 26, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent projected lower global inflation and energy prices as conflict stabilises, citing strong oil supply and rising Gulf shipping activity....

India condemns attack on merchant shipping vessels; calls for lasting peace in region and beyond

Jun 11, 2026

India on Wednesday voiced deep concern over the attacks on merchant shipping vessels in the Gulf region amid the ongoing conflict and urged for...

Indian Navy continues to monitor maritime security in north, central Arabian Sea

Jan 03, 2024

The Indian Navy continues to monitor the maritime security situation in the North and Central Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden and remains...