India Secures ₹66,000 Cr in Investment Deals to Supercharge Shipping, Ports, and Atmanirbhar Shipbuilding
India has signed 27 major investment agreements worth over ₹66,000 crore, set to create 1.5 lakh jobs and strengthen the country’s shipbuilding and port network. The projects include a mega port in Odisha, new shipyards, and Patna’s water metro, boosting India’s presence in global maritime trade.
Key Highlights
- 27 MoUs signed at Bhavnagar on 18–19 Sept 2025, involving Indian and global partners, covering ports, shipbuilding, and maritime projects.
- Bahuda Port Project in Odisha with an investment of ₹21,500 crore, set to add 150 MTPA capacity and drive port-led industrialisation in Eastern India.
- Shipyard deals worth ₹18,700 crore (Cochin Shipyard & Mazagon Dock) to expand large vessel construction in India.
- Patna Water Metro Project with ₹908 crore investment to deploy electric ferries across 4 urban routes, modernizing inland waterways.
- These projects are expected to generate 1.5 lakh direct and indirect jobs through shipbuilding clusters, ports, and allied industries.
Investment and Employment Impact (2025)
| Project / Initiative | Investment (₹ Cr) | Region / State | Employment Impact | Timeline / Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahuda Port Project | 21,500 | Odisha / Andhra Pradesh | ~25,000 jobs | Under development |
| Cochin Shipyard – HD Korea Partnership | 3,700 | Kerala | ~2,000 direct jobs | Operational |
| Cochin Shipyard – Tamil Nadu Shipbuilding Complex | 15,000 | Tamil Nadu | ~8,000 direct, 40,000 indirect | Planned / MoU signed |
| Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders – Tamil Nadu Yard | N/A | Tamil Nadu | Thousands (estimated) | MoU signed |
| Bihar Water Metro Project | 908 | Bihar | N/A | Pilot / Planning |
| Gujarat Shipbuilding & Offshore Facilities | 13,600 | Gujarat | Thousands | MoU signed |
| Lighthouse Museum at Lothal | 266 | Gujarat | Tourism-related jobs | Planned |
India’s maritime sector is steadily advancing towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, driving job creation, attracting significant investments, and establishing the country as a global leader in shipbuilding and maritime trade.
