Shipyard

HD Hyundai Deepens India Shipbuilding and Port Crane Ties

HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Kisun met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss expanding cooperation in shipbuilding, naval construction, and port crane projects during IndiaEnergyWeek2026.

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29, January 2026
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Chairman Chung Kisun of HD Hyundai met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in shipbuilding, following an invitation to a high-level roundtable held during #IndiaEnergyWeek2026 on 28 January 2026.

During the discussion, Chung reaffirmed HD Hyundai’s long-term commitment to India and highlighted the country’s strategic importance in the group’s overseas production diversification strategy.

HD Hyundai said it is strengthening cooperation with India across commercial and naval shipbuilding, as well as port crane projects. Key initiatives include collaboration with Cochin Shipyard Limited under India’s #MaritimeAmritKaalVision2047, with expanded cooperation in naval vessel construction.

The company also cited an exclusive partnership with the government of Tamil Nadu covering joint initiatives in shipyard development and crane business cooperation with state-owned BEML LTD.

HD Hyundai said it will continue to work closely with Indian partners to support sustainable growth in the maritime and industrial sectors while advancing long-term, mutually beneficial collaboration.

Tags: HD Hyundai, India shipbuilding, maritime cooperation, naval construction, port cranes

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