- BInvestment opportunities in rates, shipping, logistics sector
- Maharashtra's doors are open for global investors
- Nitesh Rane's big appeal
Mumbai : Under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra is moving towards expanding its capabilities in ports, shipping, logistics and exports globally. Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane appealed from the platform of FICCI that there are wide investment opportunities available in the port and maritime sector of the state, Maharashtra is ready for global investors and they should invest in the state and build industries and become a partner in the progress of India in the global maritime economy.
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The 4th Maritime India Conference & Expo has been organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry at Nesco, Goregaon from 2nd to 4th November 2026. It was inaugurated by Minister of Fisheries and Ports Nitesh Rane. On this occasion, he presented various investment opportunities in Maharashtra's port and maritime sector, infrastructure development and future plans of this sector.
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry President Vijay Shankar, Dhruv Gautam, Captain Abul Kalam Azad, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Gaurav Dayal, Netherland's Jerivel Helden, Shipping Corporation of India Managing Director Vinesh Tyagi, Odisha Commerce and Transport Department Principal Secretary NBH Rajput, Maharashtra Maritime Board CEO Pradeep B were present.
On this occasion, Minister Rane said, Maharashtra can become an important hub for the port industry due to its extensive coastline, natural ports, strong industrial infrastructure and favorable arrangements for exports. A large scale investment is being promoted for the development of the maritime sector in the state, investment agreements worth Rs 76 thousand crores have been signed in this sector. Emphasis is being placed on infrastructure development to boost opportunities in ports, shipping, logistics and export sectors. He said that facilities like 'One Window Clearance' are being emphasized to encourage investors.
Emphasis is being placed on modern water transport concepts such as the Mumbai Water Metro to modernize the maritime sector of the state. He expressed his belief that the Mumbai Water Metro will become the world's largest water transport. He also said that efforts are being made to give a new direction to the maritime sector of Maharashtra by increasing the capacity of ports, expanding the shipping and logistics sector and promoting exports.
Emphasis is being placed on expanding investment opportunities in the state's port and maritime sector by leveraging Maharashtra's natural geographical strengths with industrial capacity and modern infrastructure. He appealed to the global investors to take advantage of the opportunities available in Maharashtra and set up industries in the field of port and ship building and repair.
Maharashtra's contribution to the national goal of increasing India's maritime capacity in the Amritkal is going to be important. Investment in this sector will not only expand industries but also create new employment opportunities in the state. He expressed the belief that this summit will definitely be instrumental in making Maharashtra a leading maritime and maritime trade hub in the country.
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