Sarosh Bana, Executive Editor of Business India, explains that "India's naval build-up and maritime outreach are marshalled primarily for sea denial and securing territorial waters. But they are increasingly being used for peace-keeping and humanitarian purposes, not only close to shore, but also across the seas."

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