India’s Cabinet has approved the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, funded with a sovereign guarantee exceeding ₹12,980 crore. The scheme is designed to provide steady maritime insurance coverage for Indian vessels across a wide range of risks, reducing insurers’ reliance outside the country. Officials say it will lower operating costs and strengthen domestic capacity in maritime risk management.
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