India’s Maritime Economy 2026: Business Opportunities for Global Maritime Companies

India’s maritime sector is entering a decisive growth phase, evolving from a traditional port and shipping industry into an integrated maritime economy spanning port infrastructure, shipbuilding, ship repair, logistics, marine manufacturing, green fuels, smart ports, maritime finance, and port-led industrialization.

In FY 2025–26, India’s major ports handled a record 915.17 million tonnes of cargo, surpassing the annual target of 904 million tonnes and registering 7.06 percent year-on-year growth. India’s cargo handling capacity has also expanded to approximately 2,771 MTPA, with targets of 3,500 MTPA by 2030 and 10,000 MTPA by 2047. This growth is being supported by long-term policy frameworks including Maritime India Vision 2030, Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, the Sagarmala Programme, and the Government of India’s ₹69,725 crore maritime and shipbuilding package.

For global maritime companies, the opportunity is no longer limited to port and shipping services. India is opening business opportunities across greenfield ports, shipbuilding, ship repair, marine equipment manufacturing, smart-port technologies, green hydrogen and alternative fuels, coastal shipping, inland waterways, logistics parks, and maritime finance.

This webinar will provide a data-rich and practical briefing for foreign businesses seeking to understand India’s maritime investment landscape, high-growth opportunity segments, regulatory considerations, market-entry models, and partnership pathways. Participants will gain actionable insights on how to enter, invest, localize, and scale in India’s fast-transforming maritime economy.

Why Attend

By attending this webinar, participants will understand:

• Where India’s maritime sector is heading under its 2030 and 2047 policy vision
• Which sub-sectors offer the strongest opportunities for foreign businesses
• How global companies can enter through FDI, partnerships, PPPs, JVs, technology transfer, or manufacturing localization
• What regulatory, tax, customs, digital, and operational issues must be assessed before entering India
• How India can serve as both a domestic growth market and a regional maritime platform for global businesses

If you would like to get in touch with the speaker, or have any questions regarding this event, please contact Umair Ul Haque, Manager - International Business Advisory at umair.haque@dezshira.com