The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) is set to transform Kandla into a global shipbuilding and green fuel innovation hub with a massive infrastructure plan exceeding Rs 57,000 crore. Achieving a record cargo throughput of 150.16 million metric tonnes (MMT) in FY 2024–25, the DPA Chairman announced ambitions to touch 170 MMT by the following year, emphasizing the strength of partnerships and the port's potential. Central to this transformation is a Rs 30,000 crore shipbuilding complex spanning 6,000 acres, with plans to construct 32 new ships and repair 50 old ships annually, positioning Kandla as one of Asia's largest shipbuilding ecosystems. The port's restructuring includes new facilities like oil jetties and a Single Buoy Mooring at Vadinar, adding 35 MTPA of liquid cargo capacity. DPA is committed to India's Green Hydrogen Mission, symbolized by the installation of a 1-MW electrolyser at Kandla. Operational efficiency is a key focus, with initiatives such as 'Berthing on Arrival' to reduce vessel delays and improve turnaround times. These developments not only expand the port's capacity but also enhance sustainability and efficiency in Indian shipping, shaping a promising future for Kandla Port.