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 regulations for international trade operations and foreign vessel chartering. It is expected to attract global capital and encourage maritime business activities. This reform supports India's vision for a leading maritime services center.

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…