FM seeks arbitration centre for maritime sector

Asset Monetisation

♦ 9 of 12 govt ports identified 35 projects for monetisation

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday batted for setting up an international arbitration centre for the maritime sector. This, she said, will provide protection from international sanctions and pressures. It will also ensure greater flexibility in India’s shipping operations, she said, while addressing a three-day global maritime summit in Mumbai. She noted that while there are many Indians working in international arbitration centres in London or Singapore or Dubai, they are all just working in subordinate roles.