For the first time, companies already using port facilities can now expand without going through fresh tenders. That means faster approvals, longer lease terms (up to 30 years!), and more flexibility to build new jetties or terminals. Even government agencies can now get waterfront land without bidding; if they're in critical sectors like steel, fertilizers, or oil. The real win? Investors finally get predictability. Ports can earn more without spending a rupee from the exchequer. And industries get smoother, cheaper logistics. This isn’t just a policy tweak; it’s a signal to global investors: India’s ports are open for serious business. What you’re reading might not make headlines today… but it could shape the next decade of Indian manufacturing.