India’s Major Ports Hit Record 915 MT Cargo in FY 2025-26, Surpass Target by 7.06%

NEW DELHI – India’s major ports handled a record 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo in FY 2025-26, exceeding the annual target of 904 MT and registering a 7.06% year-on-year growth, according to official data released today.

The milestone, announced by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, underscores a strong post-reform recovery, improved turnaround times, and capacity expansion under the government’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said: “This record performance reflects our commitment to world-class port infrastructure and seamless logistics, guided by PM Narendra Modi ji’s vision. We are on track to become a global maritime powerhouse.”

Top Performers & Growth Leaders

• Largest cargo volume:

  • Deendayal Port – 160.11 MT

  • Paradip Port – 156.45 MT

  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) – 102.01 MT

• Fastest growth (YoY):

  • Mormugao Port – ↑15.91%

  • Kolkata Dock System – ↑14.28%

  • JNPA – ↑10.74%

What’s Driving the Surge?

The Ministry attributes the record throughput to:

• Modernization and capacity augmentation

• Multimodal connectivity & hinterland integration

• Digital and smart port initiatives

• Higher handling of coal, crude oil, containers, fertilizers, and POL

• Improved ease of doing business and reduced turnaround time

Outlook

With sustained policy momentum and infrastructure investments, India’s major ports are poised to drive trade-led economic growth and strengthen the country’s position in global logistics.