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.
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.