Mumbai: The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) made a landmark impact at India Maritime Week 2025, signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹1,71,500 crore for the development of the upcoming Vadhvan Port, India’s largest deep-sea port. The agreements aim to accelerate infrastructure development, technological advancement, and financial collaboration to enhance India’s maritime growth.
Strategic Collaborations for Vadhvan Port Development
Key agreements include Adani Ports & SEZ partnering with JNPA for ₹26,500 crore for offshore projects and ₹25,000 crore for container terminals. The Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) signed a ₹20,000 crore MoU to provide financial support, while Evergreen Marine and Gulftainer Company committed ₹10,000 crore and ₹4,000 crore, respectively, to develop terminals at the Vadhvan Project.
Other major agreements include Boskalis International B.V. for ₹26,500 crore to develop and maintain reclaimed land, Aegis Logistics for ₹20,000 crore for container, bulk, and liquid cargo terminals, and NMDC and Afcons Infrastructure, each with ₹6,500 crore MoUs for offshore breakwater construction at Dahanu. Additionally, NCC signed a ₹26,500 crore MoU, WAN HAI Lines ₹20,000 crore, and Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) ₹6,500 crore, further strengthening the project.
Enhancing JNPA’s Port Infrastructure
JNPA also signed MoUs worth ₹56,800 crore with Indian and global companies, including HUDCO, Dredging Corporation of India, IPRCL, Bhilosa Industries, Savita Oil Technologies, Cemindia Projects, and CONCOR. These agreements focus on financing and developing the infrastructure at JN Port, solidifying JNPA’s position as a leader in India’s maritime ecosystem.
Official Remarks
Speaking at the event, Gaurav Dayal, IAS, Chairman of JNPA, said, “India Maritime Week 2025 provided JNPA with an excellent platform to showcase our ongoing projects, strategic vision, and collaborations that are shaping the next phase of India’s maritime growth. The MoUs signed and discussions held during the week will accelerate our efforts toward building sustainable, efficient, and globally competitive port infrastructure.”
About JNPA
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. It manages Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva Port), India’s largest container port, and oversees port administration, infrastructure development, and strategic partnerships with both domestic and international organizations to drive India’s maritime growth.
