The shipping ministry has granted exemptions for GIFT City entities. These entities can now lease foreign vessels without DGMA permission. This change follows a gazette notification under the Coastal Shipping Act. Previously, foreign flag ships required DGMA licenses for Indian waters. The new rule aims to ease commodity trading operations.

The shipping ministry has granted exemptions for GIFT City entities. These entities can now lease foreign vessels without DGMA permission. This change follows a gazette…

GIFT City IFSC units are now exempt from a specific shipping license. This exemption aims to boost India's maritime leasing and financing ecosystem. The move simplifies…