India’s major ports handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo in FY 2025–26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT and registering a 7.06% year-on-year growth, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said.
Deendayal Port Authority led cargo handling with 160.11 MT, followed by Paradip Port Authority at 156.45 MT and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) at 102.01 MT.
Other key ports including Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Mumbai Port Authority, Chennai Port Authority, and New Mangalore Port Authority also registered strong performance, contributing significantly to the overall cargo throughput.
Among growth leaders, Mormugao Port Authority recorded the highest increase at 15.91%, followed by Kolkata Dock System at 14.28% and JNPA at 10.74%.
The ministry attributed the performance to infrastructure upgrades, better hinterland connectivity, digital initiatives, and faster turnaround times.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the milestone reflects the government’s push to strengthen maritime infrastructure and improve logistics efficiency, positioning India for higher trade growth.
Deendayal Port Authority led cargo handling with 160.11 MT, followed by Paradip Port Authority at 156.45 MT and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) at 102.01 MT.
Other key ports including Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Mumbai Port Authority, Chennai Port Authority, and New Mangalore Port Authority also registered strong performance, contributing significantly to the overall cargo throughput.
Among growth leaders, Mormugao Port Authority recorded the highest increase at 15.91%, followed by Kolkata Dock System at 14.28% and JNPA at 10.74%.
The ministry attributed the performance to infrastructure upgrades, better hinterland connectivity, digital initiatives, and faster turnaround times.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the milestone reflects the government’s push to strengthen maritime infrastructure and improve logistics efficiency, positioning India for higher trade growth.