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Major ports handle record 915 MT cargo in FY26

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Major ports handle record 915 MT cargo in FY26 (GS3 · Ports, 5 April 2026)
Asked by UPSCPrelims 20261 PYQ

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What happened

  • Major ports handled a record 915 million tonnes in FY 2025-26, up 7.06%, beating the target [PIB].

Background

  • India has 12 major ports under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021.

Why it matters

  • Record cargo at major ports reflects better efficiency and more trade.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Infrastructure: energy, ports, roads, airports, railways; investment models

  1. As per PIB (2026-04-05): major ports handled a record 915 million tonnes in FY 2025-26, up 7.06%, beating the target.
  2. Record cargo at major ports reflects better efficiency and more trade.
Quotable data point

Major ports handled a record 915 million tonnes in FY 2025-26, up 7.06%, beating the target.

PIB: Shipping: major ports FY26, 5 Apr 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: major ports.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Cargo FY26

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Practice · UPSC

Growth

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Practice · UPSC

Law governing major ports

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

Go deeper

ExplainerMaritime Law Reform in India: Indian Ports Act 2025, Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 2025, Merchant Shipping, Coastal Shipping and Bills of Lading Laws, Port Governance and Challenges (UPSC Notes + PYQs)

Official source: PIB: Shipping: major ports FY26, 5 Apr 2026

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