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JNPA tops major ports in FY26 revenue despite third-highest cargo
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) earned Rs 4,356 crore in FY26, making it India’s highest-revenue major port despite ranking third in cargo handling, The Hindu BusinessLine reports. Deendayal Port Authority handled a…
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Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) earned Rs 4,356 crore in FY26, making it India’s highest-revenue major port despite ranking third in cargo handling, The Hindu BusinessLine reports. Deendayal Port Authority handled a record 160.11 million tonnes and earned Rs 3,437 crore, while Mumbai Port Authority reported Rs 3,319 crore. JNPA handled 102 million tonnes and more than 8 million TEUs during the year.
Revenue across India’s 12 major ports rose 7% to Rs 26,583 crore from Rs 24,848 crore in FY25. JNPA’s revenue grew 11.2%, while Mumbai Port recorded the fastest annual rise at 17.2%. The figures show that cargo volume is not the sole driver of port earnings. Cargo mix, vessel traffic, terminal use and value-added services also affect revenue.
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The lazy claim that the busiest port must be the most successful does not fit these figures. Nor does a revenue surge alone prove that every operation is efficient, since earnings can reflect cargo mix and commercial services. JNPA’s result is stronger because it combines higher throughput with expanded capacity and technology upgrades. The useful test now is whether revenue growth continues without weaker service standards or rising costs in the next annual data.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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