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51% of Sri Lanka's biggest shipyard acquired

India invests in international shipbuilding

by Port News Editorial Staff

India’s state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has secured a 51% stake in Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard

The deal cost €52.96 million and allows India to gain control of the largest shipbuilding and ship repair facility in the country.

The operation is expected to be completed within four to six months, subject to approval by the competent authorities.

Translation by Giles Foster

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