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GIFT City maritime and financial regulatory development

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Latest: India reforms shipping tonnage rules through GIFT City

GIFT City is implementing regulatory reforms to establish itself as a global hub for maritime finance and securities. New frameworks, such as the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules 2026, aim to facilitate

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India maritime infrastructure and security development

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Latest: Sarbananda Sonowal reviews India's green shipping corridors

India is advancing its maritime infrastructure through dual focuses on security and environmental sustainability. In August 2026, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal advocated for a technology-led overhaul of the nation’s

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South Asian ports expand capacity and maritime capabilities

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Latest: India launches major initiative to expand shipbuilding and merchant fleet

Since early June 2026, South Asian port activity has accelerated through significant infrastructure investments and record throughputs. In India, DP World Cochin’s terminal hit a record 77,637 TEUs in May, while the comp

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India immigration procedural changes

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Latest: India to end boarding pass stamping at immigration from September 1

The Indian Bureau of Immigration has announced a policy change to streamline airport procedures. Effective September 1, international passengers departing from all airports in India will no longer be required to have phy

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