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India’s major ports have allocated 962 acres for industrialization, attracting Rs 68,780 crore in investments. Cargo handling grew 4.3% to 855 million tonnes, with Paradip and Deendayal crossing 150 million tonnes. JNPA set a record with 7.3 million TEUs, reflecting a 13.5% YoY growth. Minister Sarbananda Sonowal praised the ports’ resilience in supporting India’s trade ambitions.

Key Points: India Allocates 962 Acres for Port Development to Attract Rs 68,780 Cr Investments

  • Major ports handle 855M tonnes cargo with 4.3% growth
  • Paradip and Deendayal ports cross 150M tonne milestone
  • JNPA sets record with 7.3M TEUs
  • Private investments triple to Rs 3,986 crore
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Indian ports allocated 962 acres for port led development, to attract Rs 68,780 cr of investments

Indian ports allocated 962 acres for industrialization, expected to generate Rs 7,565 crore income and Rs 68,780 crore investments in FY 2024-25.

"From record-breaking cargo handling to significant improvements in operational parameters, our ports reflect India’s growing trade ambitions. - Sarbananda Sonowal"

New Delhi, May 13

Indian ports collectively allocated 962 acres of land for port-led industrialization, projected to generate an income of Rs 7,565 crore in FY 2024-25 according to a statement by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

Furthermore it adds, lessees are expected to make future investments of Rs 68,780 crore on the allotted land, which reaffirms investor confidence in port-led development.

Private sector participation has been instrumental in this transformation, with investments in PPP projects at Major Ports increasing threefold, from Rs 1,329 crore in FY 2022-23 to Rs 3,986 crore in FY 2024-25, highlighting strong investor confidence.

In addition, India's major Ports registered an annual growth rate of 4.3 per cent in cargo handling in financial year 2024-25 to 855 million tonnes, increasing from 819 million tonnes in financial year (FY) 2023-24.

The major ports include Paradip Port Authority (PPA), Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA).

According to a statement by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the increase in traffic was driven by higher container throughput (10 per cent), fertilizer cargo handling (13 per cent), POL cargo handling (3 per cent), and handling of miscellaneous commodities (31 per cent) compared to the previous fiscal year.

Among commodities handled at Major Ports, Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL)--including crude, petroleum products, and LPG/LNG--led the charts with a volume of 254.5 million tonnes (29.8 per cent), followed by container traffic at 193.5 million tonnes (22.6 per cent), coal at 186.6 million tonnes (21.8 per cent), and other cargo categories such as iron ore, pellets, fertilizers, and more in FY 2024-25.

The Ministry said that for the first time in the history of major ports, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) surpassed the 150-million-tonne cargo handling mark, reinforcing their status as key hubs of maritime trade and operational excellence.

Meanwhile, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) set a record by handling 7.3 million TEUs, reflecting a 13.5 per cent year-on-year growth, said the Ministry.

Operational performance continued to improve in FY 2024-25, with Pre-Berthing Detention (PBD) Time (on port account) improving by 36 per cent compared to FY 2023-24.

Financially, Major Ports witnessed an 8 per cent increase in total income in FY 2024-25, rising to Rs 24,203 crore from Rs 22,468 crore in FY 2023-24. Similarly, operating surplus grew 7 per cent to Rs 12,314 crore in FY 2024-25 from Rs 11,512 crore in FY 2023-24.

Expressing his joy and pride, the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal stated, "From record-breaking cargo handling to significant improvements in operational parameters and financial performance, the achievements of FY 2024-25 reflect the resilience and readiness of our ports to support India's growing trade ambitions."

Containerized cargo saw a remarkable 70 per cent increase over the decade--from 7.9 million TEUs in FY 2014-15 to 13.5 million TEUs in FY 2024-25.

Conventional commodities such as coal, fertilizers, iron ore, and POL also witnessed significant growth over the last 10 years, added the Ministry.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rajesh K.
This is fantastic news for Make in India! Port-led development will create thousands of jobs and boost our exports. Paradip and Deendayal ports crossing 150MT mark shows our infrastructure is world-class now. Hope local communities also benefit from these projects.
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Priya M.
While the numbers look impressive, I hope environmental safeguards are in place. Port expansions often damage coastal ecosystems. The government must ensure sustainable development - economic growth shouldn't come at nature's cost. 🌊
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Amit S.
JNPA handling 7.3M TEUs is massive! Shows how containerized trade is growing. But we need better last-mile connectivity - our roads and railways near ports still need improvement. That ₹68,780 cr investment should address this bottleneck too.
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Sunita R.
Private sector participation increasing 3x is the real story here! PPP model is working wonders for port modernization. Hope this attracts more global shipping lines to use Indian ports as transshipment hubs instead of Colombo or Singapore. 🇮🇳
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Vikram J.
Good progress but why no mention of eastern ports like Visakhapatnam? Coastal states need balanced development. Also, hope local fishermen's livelihoods are protected in these expansion plans. Growth must be inclusive.
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Neha P.
The 36% improvement in Pre-Berthing Detention Time shows operational efficiency gains. This matters more than people realize - faster turnaround means lower costs for exporters. Small businesses will benefit the most! 👏

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