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Deendayal Port
Gujarat, India
Why in news
Apr 2026
It topped India's major ports in FY26 cargo at 160 million tonnes as the dozen major ports crossed 915 million tonnes.
Key facts
- It topped India's major ports in FY26 cargo at 160 million tonnes as the dozen major ports crossed 915 million tonnes.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location, the country, and the waterway it sits on.
Mains
Mains (GS-2/GS-3): trade connectivity, supply chains and geopolitics.
Asked in UPSC
2009
Frequently asked questions
Why is Deendayal Port in the news?
Apr 2026: It topped India's major ports in FY26 cargo at 160 million tonnes as the dozen major ports crossed 915 million tonnes.
Why is Deendayal Port important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location, the country, and the waterway it sits on. Mains (GS-2/GS-3): trade connectivity, supply chains and geopolitics.
Last updated: 2026-10-09