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India faces economic vulnerability as 95% of its trade relies on foreign s
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sanyal explained that the vast majority of India's goods trade is handled by international shipping lines, leaving the nation's economy exposed to external pressures. He stated, "90 to 95 per cent of all our goods trade is carried by foreign ships. So, if you really want to get India into tr
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India's dependence on foreign vessels a strategic weakness; govt plans exp
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He explained that while a strong military presence is vital, it must be matched by commercial ownership to ensure stability during global disruptions. "I have argued many times before that ships and this maritime capability is one of our biggest strategic weaknesses," Sanyal noted, adding th
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