April 25, 2025 1:29 PM

India’s Inland Waterways achieve record 145.5 MMT cargo movement in FY25, growing nearly 8X Since 2014

India’s inland water transport (IWT) sector has achieved a record cargo movement of 145.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) in FY 2024–25—nearly eight times the 18.10 MMT recorded in FY 2013–14. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced this milestone on Thursday, attributing the achievement to strategic investments, digital tools, and policy reforms led by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The sector has grown at a CAGR of 20.86% over the last decade, with a 9.34%...