The Kerala state government has announced plans to build an ‘International Maritime Museum and Oceanarium’ under a single Special Purpose Vehicle to highlight the state’s 2,000-year-old maritime heritage, backed by initial seed funding of ₹50 crore. On the international trade front, Indian exporters face growing uncertainty following the passage of the US Lindsey O. Graham Act, which authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian energy. To preempt potential duty increases, Indian apparel exporters are accelerating production and pulling forward Spring 2027 shipments to the United States. Meanwhile, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced plans to integrate artificial intelligence, image analytics, and non-intrusive scanning across Indian ports to detect illicit trade without delaying legitimate commerce. Demonstrating high-value manufacturing capabilities, India’s construction equipment exports are projected to grow 19% in FY27 to surpass 20,000 units, buoyed by Stage V emission compliance and favorable free trade agreements in developed markets like Europe, the US, and Australia.