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India's Shipbuilding Sector: Eyeing a Spot in the Global Top 10.
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....ndia's Shipbuilding Sector: Eyeing a Spot in the Global Top 10.<br>By: - YAGAY andSUN<br>Customs - Import - Export - SEZ<br>Dated:- 13-5-2025<br>Here's a concise and insightful article on India's ambition to enter the Top 10 global shipbuilding nations, with reference to the Budget 2025 announcement: Introduction India, with its expansive 7,500 km coastline and strategic location along m....
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....ajor global trade routes, has long held untapped potential in the shipbuilding sector. Historically dominated by naval and defense shipbuilding, the commercial sector has remained underdeveloped, despite India's rising trade and maritime traffic. However, a bold announcement in Budget 2025 may mark a turning point-India has set its sights on becoming one of the top 10 shipbuilding nations in ....
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....the world, signaling a new era of industrial ambition, maritime strength, and export competitiveness. The Budget 2025 Push: What Was Announced? In Budget 2025, the Finance Minister laid out a multi-pronged support framework for India's shipbuilding ecosystem: ✅ Key Announcements: * Rs.10,000 crore Maritime Development Fund to modernize shipyards and support green shipbuilding. * P....
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....roduction-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for commercial shipbuilding. * Shipbuilding Finance Corporation to offer easy credit and export guarantees. * Upgraded ship repair clusters under the Sagarmala programme. * 50% government-backed R&D grants for green and autonomous ship technologies. This marks the most comprehensive policy intervention in India's shipbuilding sector in decades. Why S....
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....hipbuilding Matters Now India's vision is timely and aligned with global megatrends: * Shipping demand is booming, with post-COVID supply chain diversification. * IMO 2030 & 2050 mandates are forcing a global fleet upgrade to greener, fuel-efficient vessels. * Geopolitical tensions (Red Sea, Taiwan Strait) underscore the need for indigenous maritime capability. * India's naval modernizati....
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....on (Project 75I, aircraft carriers, frigates) requires stronger domestic industry. Where India Stands Today Metric Status Global market share <1% Commercial ship exports Minimal, mostly tugs & small ships Naval shipbuilding Strong (Mazagon Dock, Cochin, GRSE) Infrastructure Growing but outdated in parts Global rank Outside Top 10 Challenges on the Horizon Despite this positive momen....
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....tum, India faces structural hurdles: * ❌ High capital costs, limited ship finance instruments * ❌ Low productivity compared to Korean or Chinese yards * ❌ Shortage of marine design and skilled workforce * ❌ Dependence on imported marine components * ❌ Fragmented governance, split between ministries Opportunities to Seize With the right execution, Indi....
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....a can unlock: * 📈 $20-25 billion in shipbuilding orders over the next decade * 🌏 A regional export hub for South Asia, Africa, and Middle East * ⚓ Synergies with defense exports under Atmanirbhar Bharat * 🛳️ A green ship manufacturing niche, leveraging early investments How to Reach the Top 10 To rise among the global leaders like China, South Korea, ....
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....and Japan, India must: * Modernize public and private shipyards with global technology partnerships. * Implement single-window maritime clearances for ease of doing business. * Scale up maritime skilling programs aligned with global certifications. * Localize marine components through MSME cluster development. * Boost R&D and IP creation for next-gen autonomous and green vessels. Conclu....
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....sion India's Budget 2025 signals more than just financial outlay-it represents a strategic pivot to maritime industrialization. With consistent policy support, targeted incentives, and private sector participation, India has the potential to break into the Top 10 shipbuilding nations, boosting exports, jobs, and geopolitical standing. The ship has finally set sail-now, it's all about nav....
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....igating skillfully toward the global shipbuilding league. *** <br> Scholarly articles for knowledge sharing by authors, experts, professionals ....