Vizhinjam Port officially flagged off its first commercial EXIM container, leveraging its 20–24 meter natural depth and proximity to the East-West shipping channel to cut transit times and freight costs for regional exporters. In the electronics sector, India’s Q2 2026 smartphone market reflected a clear polarization; while overall market growth eased to 10% YoY and budget phone sales dropped 30%, the premium segment (above ₹25,000) surged by 54% and super-premium phones jumped 72%. Facing a lack of central funding and prior failed handovers, the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) in Goa issued an Expression of Interest to partner with private developers under a PPP model to redevelop, modernize, and operate Berth 9 and its adjoining barge berth for general cargo handling.