Gautam Adani-backed Port Company: Crosses 500 MMT Cargo Milestone in FY26
Om DSIJ / 02 Apr 2026 / Categories: Mindshare, Trending
Adani Ports surpasses 500 MMT cargo in FY26, reports record March volumes driven by strong container growth across operations
On Thursday, Indian Markets closed on a negative note, with the Nifty 50 declining 2.04 per cent to trade at Rs 22,261 in the morning session. However, by 3:00 PM, the index recovered from its Intraday low of Rs 22,182 to close at Rs 22,713.10, marking a recovery of approximately 2.39 per cent.
Amid the broader market weakness, Adani-power-ltd-209867">Adani Ports witnessed a decline in its share price, falling 0.56 per cent to close at Rs 1,377.60 after trading between a high of Rs 1,384.20 and a low of Rs 1,332.60. The company also disclosed that it crossed the 500 MMT cargo milestone in FY26, while reporting its highest-ever monthly cargo volume in March 2026.
Cargo handling rises 11 per cent YoY to 500.8 MMT in FY26; March volumes at 46 MMT
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone reported cargo handling of 500.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) in FY26, reflecting an 11 per cent YoY increase, supported by a 19 per cent rise in container volumes. In March 2026, the company handled 46 MMT of cargo, up 11 per cent year-on-year, with container traffic increasing by 14 per cent.
During the period, Colombo West International Terminal handled 1.06 million TEUs in FY26, with 1,34,960 TEUs recorded in March. Haifa port processed 0.77 MMT in March, compared to 0.59 MMT in February. Rail volumes stood at 55,237 TEUs in March, down 7 per cent year-on-year, while GPWIS volumes declined by 3 per cent to 2.0 MMT. For the full year, rail volumes increased by 8 per cent to 6,95,517 TEUs, while GPWIS volumes declined by 1 per cent to 21.7 MMT.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone operates ports, terminals, Logistics parks, rail assets and warehousing infrastructure across domestic and international locations.
About the Adani Ports
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd is engaged in the development and operation of ports, terminals, and integrated logistics infrastructure. The company operates a network of domestic and international ports, along with multi-modal logistics parks, rail connectivity, and warehousing facilities. Its business spans cargo handling, port operations, and logistics services, catering to a wide range of industries, including container, bulk, and liquid cargo segments.
The company has a market capitalisation of Rs 3,16,840 crore. The stock has delivered a return of 17.99 per cent over the past one year, 0.66 per cent over two years, and 119.25 per cent over three years. It has traded within a 52-week range of Rs 1,111.50 to Rs 1,570.90, and has a face value of Rs 2 per share.
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