PM Modi to address Maritime Leaders Conclave, chair CEO Forum in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai on Wednesday (October 29) to address the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chair the Global Maritime CEO Forum, the flagship event of India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025.

The conclave, to be held at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, will bring together CEOs of global maritime companies, major investors, policymakers, innovators, and international partners to discuss the future of the global maritime ecosystem.

According to an official statement, discussions will focus on sustainable maritime growth, resilient supply chains, green shipping, and inclusive blue economy strategies.

India Maritime Week 2025, organised from October 27 to 31 under the theme “Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision,” showcases India’s strategic roadmap to become a global maritime hub. The event will see participation from over 85 countries, with more than one lakh delegates, 500 exhibitors, and 350 international speakers.

Modi’s participation highlights the government’s focus on the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, built on four pillars, port-led development, shipping and shipbuilding, seamless logistics, and maritime skill-building, aimed at positioning India among the world’s leading maritime powers.