GENERAL26 Sept 2026
Centre notifies Deendayal, JNPA, Paradip, and Mundra as mega ports
The Centre has notified four ports — Deendayal (Kandla), Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), Paradip and Mundra — as mega ports under the Indian Ports Act, 2025. Mundra is not a major port but meets the notified criteria. Importers, exporters and shipping firms using these routes are affected, so review your cargo plans. India has 12 major ports and over 200 non-major ports.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Centre notified Deendayal (Kandla), Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), Paradip and Mundra as mega ports.
- The government notified the criteria for classifying a port as a mega port under sub-section (1) of section 73 of the Indian Ports Act, 2025.
- India has 12 major ports and over 200 non-major ports.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business moves cargo through these ports, ask your customs broker or freight forwarder to check the latest port notices, since documentation or timelines may change.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
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