Container Volumes to Boost Indian Ports, Coal Traffic to Decline: Report

Container traffic at Indian ports is projected to grow at a 7-9% CAGR from FY26 to FY28, according to a Motilal Oswal report.

Coal traffic is expected to decline by 2-4% over the same period due to policy shifts.

Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) traffic will see moderate growth of 2-4% due to stable demand.

Container volumes are set to be a key growth driver for Indian ports through FY28.