National Maritime Day 2026: India's Ports Break All Records

India's maritime sector has delivered its most powerful performance ever in FY 2025-26.

On National Maritime Day, we look at how far India has come since the historic voyage of the SS Loyalty-and how that legacy is shaping today's global trade ambitions.

Key Highlights:

755.53 million tonnes cargo handled (Apr-Jan)

• 8.17% year-on-year growth

• Deendayal Port Authority becomes first to cross 160 MMT

• Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority handles 102 MMT +8.17M TEUS

• Record monthly TEU handling at JNPA

• Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone crosses 500 MMT milestone

Efficiency gains:

• Turnaround time reduced to 49 hours

9 Indian ports in Global Top 100

India's maritime story is no longer

about catching up-it's about leading