Macroeconomic linkages of major port performance in india: an empirical correlation analysis

Ports as a significant pillar of India trade and logistics infrastructure have impressive large macroeconomic impacts as well. This research paper studies the factors of top operational indicators for major Indian ports along with its relationship with macroeconomic variables such as GDP, Exports & Imports in India from 2018–19 to 2022-23. A methodology Pearson’s correlation analysis has been used to see whether operational efficiency indicators available can be correlated with their related possible national economic performance indicators for ports. The findings show that, as far as GDP and financial indicators (operating surplus, profit before tax and profit after tax) are concerned, the relationship is positive but mixed for exports and imports in operational indicators. Conclusion These inferences expose an exigency to improve port productivity & financial sustainability for long-term economic growth & trade prosperity in India.