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India breaks into China's steel box monopoly after costly lesson
India has launched its first export-import (EXIM) shipping container for global deployment, marking its entry into a sector overwhelmingly dominated by China, which controls about 90-97% of global container manufacturing.
Maersk places order for 1,000 shipping containers with DCM Shriram Group
Global shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has ordered 1,000 more India-made shipping containers from DCM Shriram Group. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled the first such container, marking a significant step towards self-reliance in maritime manufacturing. This partnership is set to boost India's global supply chain presence and manufacturing capabilities, supported by government initiatives promoting domestic production.
Container manufacturing scheme aims for 10x rise in domestic capacity: Sarbananda Sonowal
India has successfully manufactured its first export-import shipping container for global giant A.P. Moller-Maersk, marking a significant stride towards self-reliance in maritime manufacturing. This achievement, a direct result of Prime Minister Modi's 'Make in India' vision, underscores growing international confidence in India's capabilities.
Stocks to Watch today: HDFC Bank, Biocon, SJVN, Container Corp, Yes Bank
Stocks to Watch today, June 30, 2026: Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, Godrej Properties, RITES, SIS, Jagsonpal Pharma, and Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy are top stocks to remain in focus
Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Container Corporation Of India Ltd, Poly Medicure Ltd, Aarti Pharmalabs Ltd and Le Travenues Technology Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 26 May 2026.
Stocks to Watch today: Vodafone Idea, ONGC, Suzlon, RVNL, Premier Energies
Stocks to Watch today, May 26, 2026: Hitachi Energy, Container Corp, IRCTC, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys are among the top stocks to watch during today's trading session
Next bullet train at 350 kmph: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
India's next bullet train will reach speeds of 350 kmph. Design work starts in six months. Indian Railways will also boost domestic cargo movement by rail. This aims to lower fuel consumption. Reforms will simplify norms for container transport. Cement, automobile, and salt loading have seen growth. Fly ash transit reforms are next. Passenger travel efforts are also underway.
India plans 62 vessels in FY27 with Rs 51,383 crore investment: Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal
India is accelerating its shipping capabilities to achieve self-reliance, with plans to add 62 vessels by FY 2026-27, backed by a significant investment. A high-level meeting emphasized expanding the fleet, including container vessels, LPG and crude carriers, and green tugs, to ensure resilience against global disruptions and sustain supply chains.
Global shipping industry caught in storm of war
Global trade faces significant disruption as the war in the Middle East closes the Strait of Hormuz. This vital shipping lane's closure impacts container transport worldwide. Importers are already seeing increased costs for goods from China. Shipping companies are imposing surcharges due to rising fuel prices and longer routes. This situation revives fears of supply chain collapse.

Stock market today: From Swiggy, IRFC to RVNL— More than 700 stocks hit 52-week lows on BSE amid stock market crash
As many as 719 stocks, including Swiggy, SBI Cards and Payment Services, IRFC, RVNL, REC, Concor, DLF, Naukri, Page Industries, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care, and Shree Cement, hit their 52-week lows in intraday trade on the BSE.

Stocks to Watch Today: Bharat Electronics, Trident, JSW Energy, Pine Labs, Awfis Space, Hitachi Energy, CONCOR, Suprajit Engineering in focus on 26 May
Stocks to Watch, 26 May: Stocks like Container Corporation of India, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility, Pine Labs, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, Awfis Space Solutions, Hitachi Energy India, Suprajit Engineering, Rail Vikas Nigam, Bharat Electronics, One 97 Communications Paytm, and JSW Energy will be in focus on May 26.