Enhanced shipping connectivity boosts exports, jobs, and inclusive growth.

DP World–Run MICT Seen Adding $9.2 Billion to India’s GDP by 2035.

Enhanced shipping connectivity through the DP World–operated Mundra International Container Terminal (MICT) could generate a $9.2 billion GDP impact for India by 2035, according to a study by Oxford Economics. Commissioned by DP World, the study estimates that improved connectivity will also drive an additional $6.4 billion in goods exports over the period. In 2024 alone, MICT contributed $128.9 million to India’s GDP, including $118.8 million in Gujarat, and supported nearly 1,880 jobs nationwide. Notably, women account for almost 25% of jobs linked to the terminal, while around 10% of employees are under 25, highlighting inclusive and youth-focused employment growth. The findings are part of the global “DP World Effect” programme, which examines how trade infrastructure drives economic growth, employment, and community impact across DP World’s network in over 80 countries.