Kandla, Aug. 24 -- The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has created a historic milestone by crossing the 70 MMT (Million Metric Tonnes) cargo-handling mark for the financial year 2026-27.

The port reached a total of 70.03 MMT on August 22, 2026, making it the fastest among all Major Ports in India to achieve this significant milestone.

According to official data, the DPA achieved this target 32 days ahead of the timeline recorded in the previous financial year. This feat highlights the port's increasing efficiency and its pivotal role in India's maritime trade.

The port authority also registered a massive year-on-year (YoY) growth of 23.02% compared to the same period last year.

Earlier, on July 27, Deendayal Port Authority Kan...