As India’s maritime sector moves through shifting economic trends, on 27 November 2025, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) achieved its fastest-ever handling of 100 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in a single fiscal year, reaching 100.15 MMT in just 241 days. This is the ninth consecutive year the port has crossed the 100 MMT mark, but this year’s pace stands out, 12 days ahead of last year. At the centre of this consistent growth is P. L. Haranadh, the man steering Paradip through one of its strongest phases.

A 1994-batch Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer, Haranadh’s career began far from the coast, in the world of railway operations and freight management. Over more than two decades in Indian Railways, he handled critical responsibilities, from serving as Senior Divisiona

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