CONCOR Volumes Rise 0.53% in September Quarter

The short version

• CONCOR handled 14,48,379 TEUs in the September 2026 quarter, up 0.53% year on year.
• Domestic container volumes grew 2.43%, while export import volumes edged down 0.07%.
• Year to date volumes rose in both segments, with export import traffic growing 4.57% and domestic traffic increasing 4.22%.

Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) handled 14,48,379 twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) in the quarter ended September 2026, compared with 14,40,724 TEUs in the same quarter last year. The provisional figures show a modest increase in total container traffic, supported by growth in domestic volumes.

The company's export import (EXIM) segment recorded a slight fall during the quarter, while domestic traffic grew at a faster pace. The difference between the two segments is important when assessing CONCOR's operating performance because the total volume figure combines activity across both businesses.

The company disclosed the physical volume figures in a regulatory filing under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The filing provides a view of container handling activity for the quarter and the cumulative period beginning April 2026.

CONCOR's September quarter volume data

CONCOR's total container throughput increased by 7,655 TEUs from the year ago quarter. The increase represents year on year growth of 0.53%, indicating that overall volumes remained close to the level recorded in September 2025.

The domestic segment accounted for the stronger quarterly performance. Domestic volumes rose to 3,55,727 TEUs from 3,47,271 TEUs, an increase of 8,456 TEUs. Meanwhile, EXIM volumes fell by 801 TEUs to 10,92,652 TEUs from 10,93,453 TEUs.

Volume category	September 2026 quarter	September 2025 quarter	Year on year change
Total throughput	14,48,379 TEUs	14,40,724 TEUs	+0.53%
EXIM volumes	10,92,652 TEUs	10,93,453 TEUs	-0.07%
Domestic volumes	3,55,727 TEUs	3,47,271 TEUs	+2.43%

Domestic traffic added more volume than EXIM traffic lost during the quarter. As a result, total throughput increased despite the marginal reduction in export import container handling.

Domestic volumes grow 2.43%

Domestic container handling reached 3,55,727 TEUs in the September 2026 quarter, compared with 3,47,271 TEUs a year earlier. The 2.43% increase made domestic traffic the faster growing segment in the quarterly data.

The cumulative figures also showed growth. Domestic volumes for the period beginning April 2026 stood at 6,91,466 TEUs, compared with 6,63,497 TEUs in the corresponding previous period. That amounts to an increase of 27,969 TEUs, or 4.22%.

The year to date performance is stronger than the quarterly growth rate. It indicates that domestic container handling has expanded over the cumulative period, even though the latest quarter's total throughput growth remained below 1%.

However, physical volume data alone does not establish whether higher domestic traffic translated into higher revenue or profit. Those outcomes depend on other factors, including the revenue earned per container and the costs associated with handling and transporting freight. The volume disclosure does not provide those financial details.

EXIM volumes show a marginal quarterly fall

CONCOR handled 10,92,652 TEUs in the EXIM segment during the September 2026 quarter. The figure was marginally below the 10,93,453 TEUs recorded in the same period last year, representing a decline of 0.07%.

The cumulative performance presents a different picture. EXIM volumes for the period beginning April 2026 reached 21,61,734 TEUs, up from 20,67,328 TEUs in the corresponding previous period. This represents growth of 4.57%, or an increase of 94,406 TEUs.

The figures show that the segment's cumulative growth remained positive even as its latest quarterly volume slipped slightly. A single quarter's movement therefore needs to be considered alongside the year to date data.

EXIM volume indicator	Current period	Previous period	Growth
September quarter	10,92,652 TEUs	10,93,453 TEUs	-0.07%
Cumulative from April	21,61,734 TEUs	20,67,328 TEUs	+4.57%

The figures do not identify the reasons for the quarterly decline. They also do not establish whether the movement resulted from changes in trade demand, customer activity or other operating factors. Those explanations would require further disclosures from the company.

What the cumulative figures show

The year to date data provides a broader view of CONCOR's container handling activity than the September quarter alone. EXIM volumes grew 4.57%, while domestic volumes increased 4.22% over their respective comparison periods.

Both segments therefore recorded cumulative growth, although the quarterly pattern was uneven. Domestic traffic increased during the September quarter, while EXIM traffic registered a marginal contraction.

The distinction matters when tracking a logistics company's operations. Quarterly figures show the latest movement in activity, while cumulative volumes help indicate whether growth has continued across the financial year to date. Neither measure, on its own, provides a complete picture of financial performance.

Readers tracking India's economic activity may also follow the latest India GDP growth forecasts, although GDP estimates and CONCOR's container volumes measure different aspects of economic activity. Similarly, September 2026 SIP investment trends provide a separate view of domestic investment flows and should not be treated as a direct measure of freight demand.

Why CONCOR's volume data matters

CONCOR's physical volumes provide an operating indicator for its container logistics business. Changes in the number of containers handled can help readers track activity, but the figures need to be considered alongside financial results to understand their effect on the business.

For the September quarter, total throughput rose only 0.53%. Domestic traffic grew at 2.43%, while EXIM volumes fell 0.07%. The cumulative data was stronger, with growth in both segments exceeding 4%.

The reported numbers do not include revenue, operating costs, profit margins or cash flow. They also do not provide a forecast for future container volumes. Any assessment of financial performance would therefore need to incorporate additional company disclosures.

What investors should watch

The next relevant information will be whether the volume trends continue in subsequent quarters and how they compare with CONCOR's financial performance. The following measures may help readers assess the company's operating results:

• Total container throughput in the next quarterly disclosure.
• EXIM volume growth compared with the domestic segment.
• Cumulative volume growth as the financial year progresses.
• Quarterly revenue and profitability figures that provide financial context for the reported activity.

The September 2026 figures are provisional. Subsequent disclosures and financial results will provide further information about operating activity and its relationship with earnings.

About Container Corporation of India

Container Corporation of India Limited is a Government of India enterprise engaged in multimodal logistics. The company is recognised as a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise. Its September 2026 quarter filing reports physical container volumes, measured in twenty foot equivalent units, across its EXIM and domestic segments.

Frequently asked questions

How many containers did CONCOR handle in the September 2026 quarter?

Container Corporation of India handled 14,48,379 TEUs in the September 2026 quarter. This was up 0.53% from 14,40,724 TEUs in the same quarter of the previous year.

How much did CONCOR's domestic container volume grow?

CONCOR's domestic container volumes increased 2.43% to 3,55,727 TEUs in the September 2026 quarter. The corresponding year ago figure was 3,47,271 TEUs.

Did CONCOR's EXIM volumes increase in September 2026?

No, CONCOR's quarterly EXIM volumes fell 0.07% to 10,92,652 TEUs from 10,93,453 TEUs a year earlier. However, cumulative EXIM volumes rose 4.57% to 21,61,734 TEUs.

What was CONCOR's year to date domestic volume growth?

CONCOR's cumulative domestic volumes reached 6,91,466 TEUs, compared with 6,63,497 TEUs in the corresponding previous period. This represented growth of 4.22%.

Does higher container volume mean higher profit for CONCOR?

Higher container volumes do not automatically mean higher profit for CONCOR. The disclosed figures report physical throughput and do not include revenue, operating expenses or profit margins.

Why did CONCOR disclose its September 2026 volume figures?

CONCOR disclosed its provisional physical volume figures through a regulatory filing under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The figures cover the quarter ended September 2026 and include cumulative volume comparisons from April 2026.