India Approves ₹129.8 Billion Maritime Insurance Pool Amid Global Shipping Risks

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 18, 2026 37 Views

India has approved a maritime insurance pool worth ₹129.8 billion ($1.4 billion) to safeguard shipping operations against rising global risks. Announced by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, the fund will run for 10 years, extendable by five, and aims to stabilize costs amid the Iran conflict.