India Has an Ocean Named After It. So Why Does It Build So Few Ships?

From Lothal and the Cholas to modern container ports and shipyards, India's next great industrial opportunity might be waiting at sea. There is something rather extraordinary about India's

From Lothal and the Cholas to modern container ports and shipyards, India's next great industrial opportunity might be waiting at sea. There is something rather extraordinary about India's relationship with the sea. An entire ocean bears our name. Nearly 95% of our international trade by volume moves through maritime routes. Our geography places us at the centre of some of the world's most important shipping lanes, connecting the energy-rich Middle East, manufacturing hubs of East Asia, and cons