India’s major ports experienced a 4.3% surge in cargo handling, reaching 855 million tonnes in FY 2024-25, fueled by container, fertilizer, and POL throughput. Paradip and Deendayal ports exceeded 150 MT, while JNPA achieved a record 7.3 million TEUs. Increased private investment and land allocation for industrialization signal strong confidence in port-led development.
Major ports’ cargo handling rises 4.3% to 855 MT in FY25; Paradip, Deendayal cross 150 MT
