Major Ports Achieve Record Growth in FY 2024-25
India’s Major Ports recorded significant progress in FY 2024-25, achieving new milestones in cargo handling, operational efficiency, and port-led industrialisation.
Cargo traffic rose to approximately 855 million tonnes, up 4.3% from 819 million tonnes in the previous fiscal. This growth was driven by higher throughput in containers (10%), fertilizers (13%), POL (3%), and miscellaneous commodities (31%). Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) led the cargo mix with 254.5 million tonnes (29.8%), followed by containers at 193.5 million tonnes (22.6%) and coal at 186.6 million tonnes (21.8%).
For the first time, Paradip Port and Deendayal Port each crossed the 150-million-tonne mark, reaffirming their status as critical maritime hubs. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) also set a new record by handling 7.3 million TEUs—a 13.5% year-on-year growth.
Ports collectively allotted 962 acres for industrial development, expected to generate ₹7,565 crore in revenue for FY 2024-25, with lessees planning future investments of ₹68,780 crore. Private investment under the PPP model tripled to ₹3,986 crore in FY 2024-25 from ₹1,329 crore in FY 2022-23.
Operational metrics also saw marked improvement, with pre-berthing detention time reducing by 36%. Total income rose 8% to ₹24,203 crore, while operating surplus increased 7% to ₹12,314 crore, underscoring the robust financial performance of India’s Major Ports.
