Maharashtra Signs Rs 76,000 Crore Maritime Investment Deals, Eyes Global Expansion
Maharashtra has signed maritime investment agreements worth Rs 76,000 crore as it seeks to attract global investors. Minister Nitesh Rane highlights opportunities in ports, shipbuilding, logistics and the ambitious Mumbai Water Metro project.
State Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane has invited global investors to explore the vast opportunities available in Maharashtra's maritime sector, highlighting the state's potential to attract investments across ports, shipbuilding, ship repair, shipping and logistics.
Rane was speaking at the inauguration of the fourth Maritime India Conference and Expo, held at the NESCO complex in Goregaon. The international conference, organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) from November 2 to 4, has brought together representatives from nine major countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates.
Investment-friendly environment
Rane said Maharashtra's extensive coastline, natural ports, strong industrial infrastructure and export-friendly ecosystem make it well-positioned to emerge as a major centre for international maritime trade.
He emphasised that the state government is focusing on accelerating infrastructure development and facilitating investments through a single-window clearance system to ensure greater convenience for investors.
The minister highlighted the importance of creating a supportive investment environment to strengthen Maharashtra's maritime industry and attract international participation in its development.
Mumbai Water Metro to gain global recognition
Rane said work on the Mumbai Water Metro project is progressing rapidly as the state seeks to transform its water transport infrastructure to meet global standards.
He stated that the system would eventually become the world's largest water transport network.
According to the minister, the project is expected to enhance port efficiency, strengthen the logistics network and provide a significant boost to the state's overall exports.
Millions of employment opportunities expected
The expansion of the maritime industry is expected to generate millions of new employment opportunities across Maharashtra.
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) यांच्या वतीने नेस्को, गोरेगाव येथे २ ते ४ नोव्हेंबर २०२६ दरम्यान आयोजित ४थ्या Maritime India Conference & Expo 2026 चे उद्घाटन आज माझ्या हस्ते पार पडले. यावेळी महाराष्ट्राच्या पोर्ट आणि मेरिटाइम क्षेत्रातील गुंतवणुकीच्या विविध संधी, पायाभूत सुविधांचा विकास, तसेच या क्षेत्राच्या भविष्यातील योजनांबाबत भूमिका मांडली. आदरणीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री.देवेंद्रजी फडणवीस यांच्या नेतृत्वाखाली महाराष्ट्र बंदर, शिपिंग, लॉजिस्टिक्स आणि निर्यात क्षेत्रात जागतिक स्तरावर आपली क्षमता विस्तारण्याच्या दिशेने वाटचाल करत आहे. महाराष्ट्राच्या मेरिटाइम क्षेत्रात गुंतवणुकीच्या अमर्याद संधी असून जागतिक गुंतवणूकदारांसाठी महाराष्ट्र सज्ज आहे. महाराष्ट्राला लाभलेला विस्तीर्ण समुद्रकिनारा, नैसर्गिक बंदरे, मजबूत औद्योगिक पायाभूत सुविधा आणि निर्यातीसाठी उपलब्ध असलेली अनुकूल व्यवस्था यामुळे पोर्ट इंडस्ट्रीसाठी महाराष्ट्र हे महत्त्वाचे केंद्र ठरू शकते. या क्षेत्रात तब्बल ७६ हजार कोटी रुपयांचे गुंतवणूक करार करण्यात आले असून, गुंतवणूकदारांना प्रोत्साहन देण्यासाठी वन विंडो क्लिअरन्ससारख्या सुविधांवर भर दिला जात आहे. मुंबई वॉटर मेट्रोसारख्या आधुनिक जलवाहतूक संकल्पना, बंदरांची क्षमता वाढविणे, शिपिंग आणि लॉजिस्टिक्स क्षेत्राचा विस्तार तसेच निर्यातीला चालना देणे, या माध्यमातून महाराष्ट्राच्या मेरिटाइम क्षेत्राला नवी दिशा देण्याचा आमचा प्रयत्न आहे. अमृतकाळात भारताची सागरी क्षमता वाढविण्याच्या राष्ट्रीय उद्दिष्टाला महाराष्ट्राचे योगदान महत्त्वपूर्ण ठरणार आहे. या क्षेत्रातील गुंतवणुकीमुळे केवळ उद्योगांचा विस्तार होणार नाही, तर राज्यात रोजगाराच्या नव्या संधीही निर्माण होतील. महाराष्ट्राला देशातील आघाडीचे मेरिटाइम आणि सागरी व्यापाराचे केंद्र बनविण्याच्या दिशेने ही समिट निश्चितच महत्त्वपूर्ण ठरेल. @PMOIndia @ficci_india @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @Dev_Fadnavis @CMOMaharashtra @mahamaritime1 @Ports_Dept_GoM #MaritimeIndia2026 #MaritimeIndiaConference #FICCI #InvestInMaharashtra #MaharashtraMaritime #PortDevelopment #MaritimeSector #ShippingIndustry #BlueEconomy #PortLedDevelopment #MumbaiWaterMetro #GlobalInvestment #MakeInMaharashtra #DevendraFadnavis #NiteshRane #MaharashtraGrowth
— Nitesh Rane (@NiteshNRane) November 2, 2026
Rane said the state would play a crucial role in advancing India's national objective of strengthening its maritime power, with Maharashtra's contribution expected to remain among the most significant.
The conference was attended by FICCI President Vijay Shankar, FICCI Shipping Committee Chairman Dhruv Kotak, Netherlands Deputy Consul Thierry van Helden, Additional Director General of the Indian Maritime Administration Captain Abul Kalam Azad, Shipping Corporation of India CMD Captain Binesh Tyagi, JNPA Chairman Gaurav Dayal, Odisha Principal Secretary NBS Rajput and Maharashtra Maritime Board CEO Pradeep P.
With investment agreements already reaching Rs 76,000 crore and international participation at the conference, Maharashtra is seeking to expand its maritime infrastructure, strengthen its global trade connections and create new employment opportunities through the development of its ports and shipping industries.

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