Adani Ports Crosses 500 MMT Milestone in FY26, Smashes Monthly Cargo Record in March 2026

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has achieved a significant milestone in FY26 by handling over 500 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo, driven primarily by strong growth in container volumes. The company also recorded its highest-ever monthly cargo throughput in March 2026.

During March 2026, APSEZ handled 46 MMT of cargo, marking an 11 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase. This growth was largely led by container traffic, which rose 14 per cent YoY.

For the financial year ending March 31, 2026, APSEZ managed a total cargo volume of 500.8 MMT, representing an 11 per cent increase compared to FY25. Container volumes demonstrated particularly robust growth, rising 19 per cent YoY, underlining APSEZ’s position as a key player in India’s port infrastructure sector.

Adani’s Container and Warehousing Integrated Terminal Ltd (CWIT) handled 1.06 million twenty-foot equivalent units (MTEUs) in FY26, surpassing the 1 MTEU milestone in its inaugural year of operations. The terminal also recorded its highest-ever monthly volume of 134,960 TEUs in March 2026.

The newly operational Haifa port delivered 0.77 MMT of cargo in March 2026, up from 0.59 MMT in February 2026.

Logistics and Rail Performance

APSEZ’s logistics division reported mixed results in March 2026. Rail cargo volume stood at 55,237 TEUs, a 7 per cent decline YoY, while the Gujarat Pipavav Port Waterways & Inland Services (GPWIS) handled 2.0 MMT, down 3 per cent YoY.

For FY26, logistics rail volumes rose to 695,517 TEUs, marking an 8 per cent YoY growth, while GPWIS throughput was 21.7 MMT, marginally down 1 per cent YoY. The performance highlights the company’s consistent growth in rail logistics, complemented by targeted improvements in port operations.

About Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), part of the globally diversified Adani Group, is India’s leading integrated transport and logistics company. It offers end-to-end “shore-to-door” solutions across port handling, rail transport, multi-modal logistics parks, warehousing, and road delivery, supported by advanced digital infrastructure and AI-driven optimisation.

APSEZ operates 15 strategically located ports and terminals across India, a fleet of 129 vessels, 12 multi-modal logistics parks, 3.1 million sq. ft. of warehouses, and over 25,000 trucks on its proprietary platform. Internationally, it manages four ports in Australia, Colombo, Israel, and Tanzania. With a current cargo capacity of 653 million tonnes per annum, APSEZ handles around 28 per cent of India’s total port volumes and aims to reach 1 billion tonnes by 2030.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd Share Price Performance

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd’s share price closed at Rs 1,377.60, down Rs 7.80, a decline of 0.56 per cent. During the Intraday session, the share price opened at Rs 1,354.40. The stock rose to a day’s high of Rs 1,384.20 and fell to a low of Rs 1,332.60.

The year-to-date performance of the company stands at negative 6.83 per cent. Over the past year, the share has delivered a return of 15.44 per cent.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.