Deendayal Port Authority

What Deendayal Port Authority does

Deendayal Port Authority (formerly Kandla Port Trust, renamed in 2022 under the Major Ports Authority Act, 2021) is a government-owned statutory major port authority operating under India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. It is headquartered at Kandla in the Kutch district of Gujarat, with a secondary offshore oil terminal at Vadinar in the Jamnagar district. The port handled 160.11 MMT of cargo in FY 2025-26, emerging as the top-performing major port in India ahead of Paradip (156.45 MMT) and JNPA (102.01 MMT), with a total installed capacity of 261.10 MMTPA across liquid cargo, dry bulk, containers, break bulk, and specialized cargo including LPG, crude oil, fertilizers, and POL products.

DPA's revenue model rests on three streams: regulated port service charges (vessel-related charges, cargo handling fees, berth rentals, and storage fees governed by TAMP tariffs), recurring land lease and rental income from port-area businesses, and PPP/BOT concession royalties from private terminal operators such as the Tuna-Tekra container terminal. The entity is pursuing a deliberate platform extension beyond traditional cargo handling into green fuel production (5 MW green hydrogen plant with Oswal Greenzo Energies, 150 TPD e-methanol with Assam Petrochemicals, 18,000 TPY biomass-based green methanol with Thermax and Ankur Scientific), advanced logistics technology (India's first commercial hyperloop freight system with TuTr Hyperloop, MagRail pilot with Nevomo and DP World), and new maritime services (Rs 1,570 crore ship repair facility JV with Cochin Shipyard, Rs 4,500 crore shipbuilding cluster JV with GRSE). It was formally designated India's Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission in October 2025 and achieved IAPH Port Readiness Level 6 for shore-to-ship methanol bunkering in April 2026. Digital transformation was completed via full rollout of the Enterprise Business System with Tech Mahindra on January 1, 2026, and the port set a national single-day cargo handling record of 7.78 lakh tonnes on June 26, 2026.

Name

Deendayal Port Authority

Legal name

Deendayal Port Authority

Website

https://deendayalport.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Deendayal Port Authority is India's top-performing government-owned major port, handling 160.11 MMT of cargo in FY 2025-26 across containers, crude oil, LPG, and dry bulk at Kandla and Vadinar, Gujarat. It serves shipping lines, importers, exporters, and energy companies, while expanding into green hydrogen, methanol, and ship repair verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Operations and Maritime Logistics Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gateway Container Terminals (Import/Export) (TLAHAAAB), Marine/Port-Connected Pipeline Terminals (Dock/Jetty Tank Farms) (TLAGAKAL), Intermodal Drayage Coordination & Port/Rail Ramp Transfers (TLACAEAH)

Keywords

• Maritime cargo handling
• Port logistics services
• Container terminal operations
• Offshore oil terminal
• Ship repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gandhidham

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Port Service Charges: Revenue generated from vessel-related charges, cargo handling fees, berth rentals, storage charges, and various port service fees for shipping lines, importers, exporters, and logistics operators.
2. Land Lease and Rentals: Income from leasing port land, warehouses, storage facilities, and infrastructure to businesses operating within port premises.
3. PPP/BOT Concessions: Revenue through public-private partnership models including berth development on BOT/DBFOT basis where private operators pay royalties or concession fees to the port authority.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Deendayal Port Authority operates India's largest major port by cargo throughput, providing maritime cargo handling, vessel berthing, storage, container terminal, and offshore oil terminal services at Kandla and Vadinar in Gujarat. The port handles containers, crude oil, POL products, LPG, fertilizers, dry bulk, and liquid cargo, supplemented by ship repair, dry dock, and storage infrastructure. It is increasingly adding green fuel infrastructure including green hydrogen, e-methanol, methanol bunkering, and electric tug operations.

Product overview

Deendayal Port Authority (formerly Kandla Port Trust) operates as India's largest major port by cargo handling volume, offering a comprehensive suite of maritime logistics and port services. The core offering centers on cargo handling operations across containers, crude oil, POL, fertilizers, and dry/liquid bulk cargo through its Kandla and Vadinar facilities. The port operates on a platform-plus-services model, bundling core cargo handling with specialized terminal operations (KICT container terminal, offshore oil terminal, dry dock), digital infrastructure (Enterprise Business System, MagRail), and emerging green energy initiatives (green hydrogen, e-methanol, bio-methanol plants, methanol bunkering, electric tugs). Notable technology innovations include India's first commercial hyperloop freight system and indigenous LIM cargo transportation, positioning DPA at the intersection of traditional port operations and advanced logistics technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cargo Handling and Port Operations
• Vadinar Offshore Oil Terminal
• Kandla International Container Terminal (KICT)
• Dry Dock and Ship Repair Services
• Storage Facilities
• Methanol Bunkering Services
• Green Hydrogen Production Facility
• Electric Tugboat Services
• Hyperloop Cargo Transportation
• E-Methanol Production Plant
• Green Methanol Production Facility
• Enterprise Business System (EBS)
• LNG Terminal Operations

Quantifiable outcome

• Handled 160.11 MMT cargo in FY 2025-26, becoming India's top major port
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Japanese Delegation (with Larsen & Toubro)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Japanese delegation visited DPA at Kandla for cooperation meeting chaired by DPA Chairman. Discussions focused on port-led development, infrastructure collaboration, innovation, and future opportunities in maritime sector.
• GH2 Solar LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026MoU signed for joint feasibility study to develop infrastructure for production, storage, and export of liquid green hydrogen from Kandla. Project aims to position the port as India's Green Hydrogen Hub under India's National Green Hydrogen Mission.
• Cochin Shipyard LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Joint implementation of Rs 1,570 crore ship repair facility at Vadinar, Gujarat. Brownfield project with 650-metre jetty and two large floating dry docks for vessels up to 300 metres. Aims to reduce India's dependence on foreign shipyards and create 290 direct and 1,100 indirect jobs.
• Thermax Limited and Ankur ScientificcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Partnership to establish India's first green methanol production facility at Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat. Plant will produce up to 18,000 tonnes of green methanol annually from Ganda Baval (mesquite) biomass feedstock using biomass gasification technology.
• International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026MoU to develop strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution from port and shipping operations. Focus on scalable solutions across ships, cleaner fuels, port logistics, and in-port equipment to support India's transition toward a low-carbon maritime ecosystem.
• DP WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Discussions with DP World delegation for Tuna-Tekra container terminal project and Magrail Pilot Project. Tuna-Tekra terminal expected to significantly augment cargo handling capacity and modernize port infrastructure.
• INOX India LimitedminorOthers · 19 April 2026Facilitated dispatch of cryogenic LNG tanks built by INOX India for mini-LNG terminal project in The Bahamas. First batch shipment of 1,500 m³ tanks destined for Nassau terminal.
• NTPCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026MoU signed for deployment of 11 hydrogen buses under Green Mobility project. Part of port's green initiatives to promote hydrogen-based transportation.
• Assam Petrochemicals Limited (APL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026MoU to build 150 tonnes per day e-methanol plant at Kandla Port with Rs 1,200 crore investment. Expected to generate 3,500 jobs and position Kandla as key green fuel supply point. Project creates logistics bridge connecting Brahmaputra waterways to Kandla via Bay of Bengal.
• Oswal Greenzo Energies (Greenzo Energy India and Oswal Energies JV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026EPC contract to design, supply, install, test and commission India's first 5 MW green hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port. Facility will produce approximately 800 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, expandable to 10 MW. Part of Sagarmala Initiative and National Green Hydrogen Mission.
• Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2026Joint venture discussions to develop ₹4,500 crore shipyard at Kandla on 120 acres of reclaimed waterfront land. Facility will build VLCCs, VLGCs, and Handymax vessels with VLCC-compliant dry dock.
• Danish Delegation (Embassy of Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Danish delegation led by Maritime Counsellor visited Kandla port to discuss pathways toward zero carbon emissions, green technology adoption, and sustainable port development. Visited Make-in-India 1-MW Green Hydrogen Plant.
• Green-Kutch NextGen Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2026MoU to develop Kutch Green Hydrogen Park at Kandla under National Green Hydrogen Mission. Partnership aims to empower MSMEs, generate youth employment, and accelerate decarbonization by providing plug-and-play infrastructure for modular green hydrogen production and storage units.
• Port of RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2025Partnership for green hydrogen/ammonia facilities development, part of broader international cooperation for maritime decarbonization and sustainable port operations.
• Atreya ShipyardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025Steel cutting ceremony for India's first all-electric Green Tug for Deendayal Port Authority held at Atreya Shipyard. Vessel will feature 60-ton bollard pull capacity with silent operations and zero carbon emissions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA): India's premier container port and one of DPA's closest peers among the 12 major ports. Operates container handling at comparable scale and competes directly for containerized cargo from the same Indian hinterland. Direct benchmark for cargo throughput, efficiency, and green initiatives.
• Paradip Port Authority: India's #2 major port by cargo throughput (156.45 MMT in FY25-26) and the port DPA just overtook for the #1 position. Direct competitor for bulk, dry cargo, and coastal shipping on India's east coast; same statutory framework under the Major Port Authorities Act.
• Visakhapatnam Port Authority: One of India's 12 major ports with significant cargo handling and iron ore/coal expertise. Competes for similar cargo segments and operates under the same TAMP regulatory framework, making it a structural peer for benchmarking operations.
• Mumbai Port Authority: Historic major port on India's west coast with diversified cargo and cruise operations. Comparable regulatory structure and serves overlapping western India trade lanes; relevant for benchmarking legacy port transformation.
• Chennai Port Authority: A major port on India's east coast handling containers, automobiles, and bulk cargo. Competes in containerized trade and operates under the same major-port regulatory regime, making it a relevant peer for operational and policy comparison.
• V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (Tuticorin): A major port in Tamil Nadu handling containers, coal, and copper concentrate. Same statutory framework and a similar mix of bulk plus container operations, making it a relevant peer for throughput and tariff benchmarking.
• Mormugao Port Authority: A major port in Goa handling iron ore, coal, and containers. Comparable size, structure, and regulatory environment; relevant for peer comparison on operational efficiency and PPP concession models.

Broad incumbents

• Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ): India's largest private port operator with a network of ports and integrated logistics. Operates Mundra (adjacent to Kutch) and other terminals that compete for the same hinterland cargo. Operates under a more flexible commercial model than government-owned major ports.
• DP World: One of the world's largest port operators, partnering with DPA on the Tuna-Tekra container terminal and MagRail pilot. Comparable in port operations and digital transformation, and a peer for benchmarking global container terminal best practices.
• Port of Rotterdam: Europe's largest port and DPA's international partner on green hydrogen/ammonia and the Green and Digital Sea Corridor. Directly comparable as a multi-cargo, energy-transition-focused major port and a model for how a port authority can lead on green fuels and digitalization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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