By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Rungta Mines Ltd (or Rungta group companies) is the highest dispatcher/shipper of iron ore from Odisha through Paradip Port over the last 5 years (roughly FY2021–2026 or CY2020–2025).
Consistent Top Exporter Status: Rungta Mines has repeatedly ranked as India’s largest or among the top iron ore exporters in recent years (e.g., ~7.8 million tonnes in CY’24, leading shipments in multiple months in 2025–26). Much of this volume, especially fines and lumps from Odisha mines (Joda, Barbil, etc.), moves through east coast ports like Paradip.
Paradip-Specific Activity: Paradip is a primary export gateway for Odisha-sourced iron ore. Reports frequently link Rungta shipments to Paradip (alongside Dhamra). Other major players like Vedanta and JSW Steel trail Rungta in overall export volumes.
Comparison with Others:
JSW Group: Operates a major mechanized iron ore terminal at Paradip (capacity ~10–18 MTPA), handling pellets and ore efficiently. However, their own export volumes (and those of associated shippers) are typically lower than Rungta’s.
Vedanta: Significant exporter but generally ranks below Rungta. Other miners/traders handle smaller shares.
Context on Volumes and Trends:Paradip handles a large share of India’s iron ore exports (especially from Odisha, the top producing state). Iron ore traffic at the port has fluctuated due to export policy changes, domestic steel demand, and global (mainly China) market conditions.
Exact 5-year company-wise cumulative data through Paradip isn’t publicly aggregated in one official source (ports report total cargo, not always shipper-wise), but trade intelligence, monthly export reports, and port mentions consistently point to Rungta as the volume leader.
For the absolute latest or official figures, one can check Paradip Port Authority reports, Odisha Mining Department data, or trade databases like those from the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S). Volumes can vary year-to-year based on mining leases, auctions, and export bans/restrictions.
