DP World’s Mundra International Container Terminal (MICT) is expected to play a significant role in India’s future trade and economic growth, with new research by Oxford Economics projecting a potential $9.2 billion contribution to GDP and an additional $6.4 billion in exports by 2035.
Commissioned in 2003 as India’s first greenfield container terminal at a non-major port, MICT has evolved into a key gateway for the country’s containerised trade. The terminal has handled more than 19 million containers to date, including 1.4 million TEUs in 2024, connecting businesses across western and northern India to 73 global ports.
According to the report, MICT contributed $128.9 million to India’s GDP in 2024, including $118.8 million within Gujarat. The terminal also supported nearly 1,880 jobs nationwide, generating economic activity across logistics, transportation, manufacturing, retail and related sectors.
The study highlights the terminal’s role in improving supply chain efficiency through multimodal connectivity spanning Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and Delhi, enabling businesses to access international markets more effectively.
Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager, DP World Subcontinent (India), said, “When infrastructure is built for scale, efficiency and connectivity, it becomes a powerful driver of economic growth and opportunity. At DP World Mundra, we are enabling faster and more reliable trade while creating jobs, building skills and supporting businesses and communities across the region.”
Beyond trade, DP World continues to invest in community development initiatives around Mundra, focusing on education, healthcare and skill development. Programmes supporting digital learning, scholarships for girls and mobile healthcare services are helping expand opportunities and improve quality of life in surrounding communities.
The findings reinforce the growing importance of integrated logistics infrastructure in supporting India’s trade ambitions and long-term economic development.
