The report estimated that container quantity in India will attain round 380 million metric tonnes (MMT) in FY26.
It acknowledged, “Indian C,ontainer Cargo to Publish Resilient Progress of 8 per cent in FY26 Amid Geopolitical Disruptions.”
This development will probably be supported by elements resembling capability growth, rising transhipment exercise and the slated completion of the complete Western Devoted Freight Hall, which is predicted to enhance cargo dealing with effectivity.
In FY25, Indian ports dealt with 1,593 MMT of cargo, marking a development of three per cent over FY24. The compounded annual development fee (CAGR) for the interval FY23-FY25 remained at round 5 per cent, reflecting regular efficiency amid world commerce challenges.
Nevertheless, the report additionally identified that world commerce exercise continues to face headwinds from geopolitical and commerce disruptions, and Indian ports haven't been totally immune.As an illustration, cargo volumes on Gujarat's coast fell by 6 per cent in Could 2025 on account of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.Equally, the US imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports, impacting main export sectors resembling house textiles, gems, shrimp, engineering elements, and speciality chemical substances.
Whereas the US accounts for about 20 per cent of India's exports, its share in sea-based commerce excluding digital gadgets is just round 5 per cent. This implies that the direct impression on port volumes from US tariffs will stay average.
India's container cargo had already proven sturdy momentum in FY25, rising by 11 per cent year-on-year and reaching 351 MMT, which was increased than CareEdge Rankings' estimates. During the last three years ending FY25, container cargo registered a wholesome CAGR of 8 per cent.
The sturdy development was attributed to buoyant demand, stock rebuilding amid geopolitical tensions, and rising cargo containerisation. Notably, the expansion momentum continued regardless of disruptions throughout main world sea routes, together with the Panama Canal and the Pink Sea disaster.
Trying forward, the report expects total port quantity to develop by round 2 per cent in FY26. This projection elements in a 100 to 150 foundation factors (bps) impression on container volumes on account of US tariffs and a probable decline in coal imports.
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