Major Ports under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) collectively handled 915.17 Million Tonnes (MT) of cargo in FY 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT and recording a year-on-year growth of 7.06%.
Key Performers
Top Ports by Volume:
- Deendayal Port Authority– 160.11 MT (Highest)
- Paradip Port Authority– 156.45 MT
- Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)– 102.01 MT
Other significant contributors include Visakhapatnam, Mumbai, Chennai and New Mangalore Port Authorities.
Top Ports by Growth Rate:
- Mormugao Port Authority– 15.91% (Highest growth)
- Kolkata Dock System– 14.28%
- JNPA– 10.74%
Significance
- Surpassed the annual target of 904 MT– reflecting enhanced port efficiency and logistics performance.
- Aligned with Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047– India’s long-term blueprint for becoming a leading maritime nation.
- Reflects the impact of transformative reforms and strategic investments in port infrastructure modernisation.