A study carried out by Oxford Economics estimates that DP World’s container terminal at Mundra could boost India’s GDP by $9.2 billion by 2035, the port operator said in a release on Monday.
Commissioned in 2003 as India’s first greenfield container terminal within a non major port, it has handled more than 19 million containers till date. “Today the Mundra International Container Terminal connects India with 73 global ports and handles ultra large containers vessels supported by multimodal rail connectivity across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and Delhi. This has enhanced supply chain efficiency, enabling Indian businesses to compete more effectively in global markets,” DP World said.
While the terminal contributed $128.9 million to India’s GDP in 2024, enhanced shipping connectivity is estimated to drive an additional $6.4 billion in exports and $9.2 billion GDP impact by 2035.
“When infrastructure is built for scale, efficiency and connectivity, it becomes a powerful driver of both economic growth and social progress. At DP World Mundra, we are enabling faster, more reliable trade while creating better jobs, building skills and expanding opportunities for businesses and communities,” said Hemant Kumar Ruia, DP World’s Country Manager (India).
Published on May 25, 2026