Mumbai, August 5, 2025 — Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest private port operator, reported a 6.5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY26, reaching ₹3,315 crore. The growth was driven by robust performance in its logistics and marine segments, alongside higher cargo throughput.
Operational Highlights:
- Revenue from operations rose 31.2% YoY to ₹9,126.14 crore, surpassing analyst expectations.
- Cargo volumes handled during the quarter stood at 121 million metric tonnes (MMT), up from 109 MMT in Q1 FY25, with container cargo growing 19% YoY.
- The company’s logistics revenue doubled to ₹1,169 crore, while marine business revenue surged 2.9x to ₹541 crore.
Strategic Developments:
- APSEZ commenced operations at the Colombo West International Terminal and a new export berth at Dhamra Port, enhancing regional connectivity.
- Inland Container Depot (ICD) approvals were secured for Virochan Nagar (Gujarat), Kishangarh (Rajasthan), and Malur (Karnataka), expanding EXIM capabilities.
- The Haifa Port in Israel operated without disruption, recording a 29% YoY volume growth.
Financial Metrics:
- EBITDA rose 13% YoY to ₹5,495 crore, with contributions from trucking, international freight, and marine services.
- APSEZ maintained a cash balance of ₹16,921 crore, while gross debt stood at ₹53,089 crore.
Outlook:
For FY26, the company has guided:
- Revenue: ₹36,000–38,000 crore
- EBITDA: ₹21,000–22,000 crore
- Capex: ₹11,000–12,000 crore
CEO Ashwani Gupta emphasized that logistics and marine are no longer ancillary verticals but are “reshaping the contours of our future-ready ports ecosystem”.
