With this contract, the Cochin Shipyard Groups current order book comprises 17 tugs, including six green tugs, at various stages of construction,' the release said.

India has wrapped up one major trade deal — but another is quietly progressing alongside. The commerce minister explains how New Delhi is handling talks with the US.

India wants incomes to rise before consumption kicks in under the EU trade deal. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the pact is about jobs, earnings and opportunity—not cheaper imports.

He also said the state had got an investment commitment of Rs 10.7 lakh crore during the Global Investors' Meet last year.