Tamil Nadu to open duty-free retail at Nagapattinam port as India-Sri Lanka ferry traffic scales

Tamil Nadu Maritime Board will launch duty-free shops at Nagapattinam International Port's passenger terminal, outsourced to a private operator. Implementation begins July with full rollout in six months, riding the India-Jaffna ferry route carrying 150 passengers per voyage and a 25,000-passenger pipeline.

— Filed Sun, 28 Jun, 2026, 12:37 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

Tamil Nadu government will set up duty-free retail shops at Nagapattinam International Port's passenger terminal serving the India-Sri Lanka ferry route. Operations outsourced to a private player, with implementation starting July and full launch within six months.