NMPA showcases Maritime Leadership at IMW 2025

MUMBAI : The New Mangalore Port Authority, celebrating its Golden Jubilee Year, made a strong mark at IMW 2025 as a Platinum Sponsor, highlighting its contributions to India’s blue economy.
On Day 2, NMPA signed 18 MoUs worth ₹52,599 crores, with key industry leaders — including MRPL, Aegis Vopak, Reliance, HPCL, GMPL and IPRCL, underscoring robust investment potential on India’s West Coast.

During the Karnataka Session on “Exploring PPP Synergies for a Sustainable Blue Economy”, Dr. A.V. Ramana, Chairman, NMPA, emphasized the evolution of PPP models that have transformed port operations through innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. He highlighted NMPA’s successful PPP projects, including mechanised terminals and the multi-specialty hospital built under the PPP model — a first among Indian ports.

Later, chairing the session on “Passenger Experience, Sustainability & Policy Framework” in the Cruise Tourism segment, Dr. Ramana discussed India’s growing cruise potential and the need for seamless passenger experiences, digitalisation, shore-power adoption, and green tourism infrastructure
During his visit to the NMPA Pavilion, Karnataka State Port Minister Shri Mankal Vaidya praised Chairman, NMPAs’ leadership, noting that NMPA’s profitability has quadrupled between 2019 and 2025, making it one of India’s most efficient and sustainable ports.

India Maritime Week 2025 continues till October 31, hosting 100+ thematic sessions, ministerial dialogues, and state-led showcases, reaffirming India’s commitment to sustainable growth under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.