India’s Major Ports Achieve Historic Milestones in FY25, Driving Growth and Global Competitiveness
- Press Information Bureau
- May 14, 2025
India’s Major Ports have achieved significant milestones in FY25, demonstrating notable progress in cargo handling, operational efficiency, and infrastructure development. Major Ports recorded a 4.3% growth in cargo handling, reaching approximately 855 million tonnes, up from 819 million tonnes in FY24. Key drivers for this growth included increased container throughput (10%), fertilizer cargo handling (13%), and Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) cargo (3%). Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) surpassed the 150-million-tonne cargo handling mark for the first time. At the same time, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) set a new record with 7.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), reflecting a 13.5% YoY growth. In FY25, 962 acres of land were allocated for port-led industrialisation, expected to generate Rs. 7,565 crore (US$ 887.80 million) and attract future investments of Rs. 68,780 crore (US$ 8.07 billion).
Private sector involvement has been vital, with investments in public-private partnership (PPP) projects tripling from Rs. 1,329 crore (US$ 155.96 million) in FY23 to Rs. 3,986 crore (US$ 467.78 million) in FY25. Operational efficiency improved with a 36% reduction in Pre-Berthing Detention (PBD) time. Total income grew by 8% to Rs. 24,203 crore (US$ 2.84 billion). The 10-year growth trajectory is evident, with cargo volumes surging from 581 million tonnes in FY15 to around 855 million tonnes in FY25, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. Containerised cargo increased by 70%, and conventional commodities like coal, fertilizers, and iron ore also grew substantially. These achievements reflect the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing port infrastructure, fostering private sector participation, and supporting India’s trade ambitions.
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