India became the world’s top ship recycling nation in 2025, raising its global share to 35.4%. Recycling volume rose nearly 60% to 2.99 million GT. Gujarat’s Alang-Sosiya cluster handles about 98% of India’s activity. The country now plans to nearly double capacity to 9 million LDT, boosting jobs, safety and industrial development.
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India Becomes World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation
