Paradip Port achieves fastest-ever 100 MMT cargo in a fiscal, in 241 days
Paradip Port Authority in Odisha crossed 100 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in FY 2025-26 on 27 November 2025 — its fastest ever, in 241 days, 12 days earlier than last fiscal.
Summary
The port clocked 100.15 MMT, a 4.78% year-on-year growth, and crossed the 100 MMT mark for the 9th consecutive year. In FY 2024-25 the mark was reached on 9 December 2024, in 253 days. Coal makes up around 45% of cargo; container cargo grew 32%, gypsum and flux 24%, steel 35% and POL 31% year-on-year.
Key facts
- Port
- Paradip Port Authority, Odisha
- Milestone
- 100 MMT on 27 Nov 2025 (100.15 MMT)
- Days taken
- 241 (vs 253 last fiscal)
- Streak
- 9th consecutive year above 100 MMT
- Growth
- 4.78% YoY
- Coal share
- ~45% of cargo
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which port achieved its fastest-ever 100 MMT cargo throughput in a fiscal on 27 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Paradip Port
Paradip Port Authority, Odisha, crossed 100 MMT on 27 November 2025 in 241 days, its fastest ever.
In how many days did Paradip Port reach 100 MMT cargo in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — 241
The record was achieved in 241 days in FY 2025-26 against 253 days in FY 2024-25.
Consider the following statements about Paradip Port's FY 2025-26 performance: 1. It crossed the 100 MMT mark for the 9th consecutive year. 2. Container cargo makes up around 45% of the port's total cargo volume. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: coal makes up around 45% of cargo; container cargo grew 32% year-on-year.