Dubai, United Arab Emirates – DP World Group DB World announced its commitment to invest an additional five billion dollars in India.
This is to enhance its integrated supply chain network that supports both exports and local trade.
This new commitment adds to the group’s previous investments of $3 billion in India over the past three decades.
These investments focus on developing national infrastructure, enhancing multi-modal connectivity, and raising the country’s competitiveness in global trade.
The announcement of the new commitment came during India Maritime Week 2025, following DB World’s signing of five memorandums of understanding.
This was attended by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of the Indian Government, Shri Sarbananda Sonwal.
DB World said in a statement that these agreements aim to strengthen industrial partnerships, which will contribute to launching major investment opportunities and providing more job opportunities within the Indian maritime sector system.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World Group, said: “For three decades, (DB World) has been an essential part of India’s growth process”. This new investment, coupled with strategic partnerships, confirms our firm commitment to developing India’s navigation and logistics sectors and strengthening its position on the global trade map.
The memorandums of understanding signed by DB World addressed the areas of green coastal shipping, shipbuilding, ship repair, and skills development.
In addition to the advanced shipping dynamics, all of which aim to accelerate the sustainable growth of the sector and raise its efficiency.
It is noteworthy that the DB World network in India extends to more than 200 locations, and contributes to providing more than 24,000 direct and indirect job opportunities throughout the country.
The investments and partnerships announced during India Maritime Week 2025 are expected to contribute to expanding the presence of DP World Group, consolidating the role of trade as a positive force that contributes to job creation, accelerating the pace of development, and improving supply chains, which will positively reflect on the lives of millions around the world.
Car renewal center
DP World Group DB World announced the establishment of a car refurbishment and equipment center in the National Industries Complex.
This is under an agreement with Cars 24 worth 55 million dirhams, to be the headquarters of one of the largest car renewal and equipment facilities in the region.
The project extends over an area of 220,000 square feet.
In its first phase, it will provide more than 200 job opportunities, with an operational capacity exceeding 100,000 vehicles annually.
The center’s operational operations are scheduled to begin in August 2026.
