Archive · 31 Oct 2025
PM Modi Invites Global Investors to India’s Maritime Growth Story
Prime Minister Modi wants people from other countries to invest their money in India's shipping and sea-related businesses.
He said India is like a safe and welcoming place, or a 'perfect harbour,' for these kinds of investments.
He shared this idea on a website called LinkedIn and also at a big meeting in Mumbai.
He mentioned that India has a very long coast, great ports, and is good at creating new things.
He also talked about how old Indian kingdoms, like the Cholas and Marathas, were very good at sea trade a long time ago.
PM Modi thinks India can be a great place for shipping and helping other businesses grow by the sea.
Prime Minister Modi invited global investors to participate in India’s maritime growth.
He described India as the 'perfect harbour' for investment in the maritime sector.
PM Modi highlighted India's strategic advantages, modern infrastructure, and commitment to innovation.
The message was shared via a LinkedIn post following his participation in the Maritime Leaders Conclave in Mumbai.
He invoked the maritime heritage of the Cholas and Marathas to emphasize India's historical strength in sea trade.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Invited global investors to participate in India's maritime growth story, describing India as a 'perfect harbour' for investment in the maritime sector.
- When
- Thursday (post), during India Maritime Week 2025
- Where
- Mumbai (event); India
- Why
- To attract foreign investment by highlighting India's strategic advantages, modern infrastructure, innovation, and commitment to port-led development, drawing on its historical maritime legacy.
- Event
- Maritime Leaders Conclave (part of India Maritime Week 2025)
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Location
- Mumbai (event), New Delhi (post)
- Key Themes
- Maritime growth, investment, shipping, logistics, port-led development, India's strategic advantages, modern infrastructure, innovation
- Historical References
- Cholas and Marathas' maritime strength and trading acumen