India’s Port-Led Growth Is Picking Up Steam
Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) just announced their Q4FY24 results—and they’ve beaten expectations across key metrics.
But the bigger story may lie beyond the numbers. Let’s break this down 
Q4FY24: Adani Ports Financial Highlights
- Revenue from operations: ₹8,488 Cr (up 23% YoY)
- Net profit: ₹3,023 Cr (up 50% YoY)
- EBITDA: ₹5,162 Cr | EBITDA margin of 61%
- Cargo volumes: 27.5 MMT handled (up 24% YoY)
FY25 full-year revenue came in at ₹30,475 Cr and net profit at ₹11,092 Cr, with free cash flow hitting ₹12,000+ Cr—a testament to operational strength.
Dividend declared: ₹7 per share
Capex deployed: ₹6,900 Cr this year
Volume handled (FY): 419 MMT — highest ever!
India’s Infrastructure Play: Ports Are Front and Centre
One of the brightest stars in this strategy? Vizhinjam Port.
After centuries of maritime silence, Vizhinjam (once a Chola trading hub) is back on the global map — now as India’s first deep water transshipment port.
What makes Vizhinjam special?
- Natural depth of 20m — enables docking of Ultra Large Container Vessels
- Only 10 nautical miles from global trade routes
- Already docked 280+ ships & handled 6 lakh TEUs in under a year!
- Recognized by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and included in two global shipping routes
This isn’t just Kerala’s moment. It’s a national leap.
Port Development = Economic Strategy
India is no longer willing to rely on Colombo or Singapore for transshipment. The ₹20,000 Cr phased expansion at Vizhinjam aims to make India a maritime powerhouse.
Here’s what’s coming:
- Handling capacity will rise from 1M TEUs → 4.87M TEUs
- The berth length will expand from 1,200m to 2,000m
- India will save on logistics costs, create jobs, and gain strategic autonomy
With Adani Ports leading this expansion—and stocks reacting positively—investors are closely watching the sector.
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