The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2025 Net-Zero Framework represents a pivotal step toward decarbonising global shipping, mandating stricter carbon intensity standards through market-based and technical measures. This Issue Brief examines the implications of these regulations for India’s maritime sector, which faces distinct challenges due to its aging fleet, limited green fuel infrastructure, and heavy reliance on imported technologies. Despite India's growing strategic importance in global trade and its long coastline, the country’s maritime decarbonisation efforts remain constrained by financial, technological, and policy barriers. The paper evaluates India’s readiness to transition toward sustainable shipping, explores infrastructure and investment gaps, and underscores the need for integrated financial policies, targeted fiscal incentives, and international cooperation. It argues for initiatives to ensure compliance with IMO targets while positioning India as a competitive, sustainable maritime hub. Recommendations aim to align national objectives with evolving global standards.