India, Nov. 1 -- As India positions itself among the world's top three economies in the coming two decades, its long-term ambitions will increasingly be shaped not only by its continental prowess but by its command of the seas. In an era where over 90 per cent of global trade moves by ocean, the strength of a nation's maritime presence defines its economic resilience, supply-chain security, and geopolitical reach.

From Continental Power to Maritime Nation

For much of its modern history, India's strategic posture has been defined by its land borders and continental engagements. Yet, as highlighted by global logistics leaders like Keith Svendsen, the next stage of India's economic ascent depends on "speed of execution", the ability to tra...