India's Major Ports handle about 855 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2024-25
India's Major Ports handled about 855 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2024-25, up 4.3% from 819 million tonnes in FY 2023-24, the Ports Ministry said on 13 May 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on 13 May 2025 that India's Major Ports handled about 855 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2024-25, up 4.3% from 819 million tonnes in FY 2023-24. Growth came from container throughput (up 10%), fertiliser (up 13%), POL (up 3%) and miscellaneous commodities (up 31%). Petroleum, oil and lubricants led 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%). The ministry also said 962 acres of port land worth ₹7,565 crore had been allocated for port-led industrialisation, with investment potential of ₹68,780 crore.
Key facts
- Cargo, FY 2024-25
- ~855 million tonnes (+4.3%)
- FY 2023-24
- 819 million tonnes
- Top commodity
- POL — 254.5 MT (29.8%)
- Containers / Coal
- 193.5 MT / 186.6 MT
- Port land allocated
- 962 acres, ₹7,565 crore; investment potential ₹68,780 crore
Practice MCQs 2 questions
India's Major Ports handled approximately how much cargo in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — 855 million tonnes
Major Ports handled about 855 million tonnes in FY 2024-25, up 4.3% from 819 million tonnes in FY 2023-24.
Which commodity group had the largest share of cargo handled at India's Major Ports in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: A — Petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL)
POL led with 254.5 million tonnes (29.8%), followed by containers (193.5 MT) and coal (186.6 MT).