Top 10 Largest Ports in India 2026

 India’s Top Ports: Engines of Economic Turnover

Visit for more info:- www.tradologie.com/blogs/top-10-largest-ports-in-india

• India’s major ports handled ~855 MMT of cargo in FY 2025–26, showcasing a busy and growing maritime trade ecosystem.
• Mundra Port (Gujarat) is India’s largest port overall, becoming the first Indian port ever to cross 200 MMT annual cargo volume in FY 2024–25 — a historic national record.
• Paradip Port (Odisha) leads among government major ports with 13.14 MMT (June 2025), specializing in bulk commodities like iron ore, coal, and fertilizers.
• Deendayal Port (Kandla, Gujarat) moves over 12 MMT, excelling in bulk, liquid, and general cargo; key for grains and industrial inputs.
• Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPA, Navi Mumbai) handles ~7.56 MMT, India’s largest container hub for finished goods and agro products.
• Visakhapatnam Port (7.33 MMT) offers deepwater versatility, catering to steel, fertilizers, seafood, and machinery exports.
• Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (Kolkata) links inland waterways and northeastern trade corridors with ~5.93 MMT cargo.
• Mumbai, Chennai, and Kamarajar Ports collectively handle bulk, petroleum, industrial, and southern industrial exports efficiently.
• V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Thoothukudi) (~3.57 MMT) is a dependable industrial workhorse for minerals, fertilizers, and project cargo.
• Cochin Port (Kerala) specializes in value-driven exports like seafood, spices, coconut products, and processed foods (~3.4 MMT).
• Strategic significance for B2B trade: Knowledge of port strengths, cargo types, and connectivity helps optimize logistics, reduce costs, and improve supply chain efficiency.