India emerging as global maritime innovator under PM Modi: Sonowal

IANS | December 9, 2025 7:53 PM

Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said India’s maritime sector is scaling its priorities from infrastructure expansion and digital innovation to green and sustainable shipping under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India's IPO proceeds hit record Rs 1.77 lakh crore in 2025

IANS | December 9, 2025 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) India’s initial public offerings (IPO) have raised a record Rs 1.77 lakh crore ($19.6 billion) in 2025 so far, marginally higher than the 2024 tally, as companies rush to capture increasing investor demand.