New Delhi, May 12 -- India's air cargo sector shifted into high gear, reaching a record 3.72 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the 2024-25 fiscal year, emerging as a vital driver of the country's logistics and international trade ecosystem, according to official source.

This 47% surge over the last decade marks India's transformation into a global logistics heavyweight, fueled by aggressive infrastructure expansion and strategic policy shifts.

The leap from 2.53 MMT in 2014-15 to the current 3.72 MMT highlights a decade of rapid scaling. The momentum shows no signs of slowing; as of December 2025, the current fiscal year (2025-26) has already recorded 2.98 MMT, putting India on track for another record-breaking year.

Notably, cargo operat...