Pravir Krishna: “There is a lot of hope and optimism in the port sector”
Private sector participation in the Indian port sector has made significant headway. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are steadily becoming the preferred mode of investment for the sector. […]
Progress Across the Board: Recent developments in the port sector
In the past year, the government has unveiled several initiatives aimed at developing the Indian maritime sector and sustaining its growth. To fast-track investment in the sector, a host of business-friendly policies have been introduced. […]
Modest Growth: Traffic performance of major ports during 2015-16
Major ports handled 606.37 million tonnes (mt) of cargo traffic in 2015-16, a year-on-year growth of 4.3 per cent. The growth was supported by an increase in all cargo categories except iron ore and fertilisers. […]