DP World bidding for all assets on offer: CEO Yuvraj Narayan amid West Asia conflict

Economic Times - Oct 14, 2026

DP World is increasing its focus on the Indian port sector to explore new opportunities. The company plans to expand its capacity at Tuna Tekra and aims to renew concessions in Mumbai and Mundra. Significant disruptions in West Asia have heightened global supply chain costs and influenced capacity planning within logistics. As companies shift away from just-in-time supply chains, larger inventories are now prioritized for resilience.

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