Operates 14 ports and 27% of total port volumes of the country

• APSEZ operates 14 ports and terminals across India representing 27 percent of the country’s total port volumes.
• Seven each are on the east and west coast.
• In FY 2019, APSEZ had 15% presence in the east coast, which further increased to 43% in the first half of FY 2024.

List of ports

Mundra - biggest private commercial port by volume

• Mundra is the biggest private commercial port by volume handled. It is also the largest container port with 33% of India’s container traffic passing through it.
• India has a total of 12 major ports, which are run by the central government, and 64 non-major ports, which are administered by state maritime boards but are privately owned.

Operates Haifa port of Israel - 2022

• APSEZ also has a presence outside the country. It operates Israel’s largest port, Haifa, which handles 50 percent of the country’s total cargo.
• [b] Haifa is the Largest port in Israel.
• The operation of the port is overseen by the Haifa Port Company, which is owned by the Adani-Gadot Group.
• Adani Group acquired it for $1.2 billion, that is 70% of stake.

Presence in Australia, Tanzania, Sri Lanka

• It also has Operation and Maintenance contracts at ports in Australia and Tanzania, and a container terminal at Colombo, Sri Lanka. Print

Adani in Vietnam

Adani Ports already has “an in-principle approval” from the Vietnamese government for a greenfield development in Da Nang, which could be worth more than $2 billion.

Port at Vizhinjam

• ["] Vizhinjam International Transhipment Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport
• The company’s new transshipment terminal at Vizhinjam in southern India seeks to remedy that since it’s close to international shipping routes that account for 30% of global cargo traffic and a natural channel that’s 24 meters (79 feet) deep, allowing some of the world’s biggest ships to call in.
• Earlier this month, it welcomed the first mother ship in the first phase of its port in Vizhinjam harbor, a project undertaken with the state government of Kerala in India.
• Expected to be completed in 2028, the seaport aims to handle up to half of India's container-transshipment needs. Bloomberg
• Developed in a public - private partnership
• Its natural draft is of about 20 metres, requiring minimal capital dredging and also an all weather port.
• Proximity to international shipping routes linking Europe, West Asia, and the Far East - The East West Shipping Axis
• This could potentially bring a significant portion of Indian cargo transshipment handled by Singapore, Colombo, Salalah and Dubai ports.
• This is India's first semi automated port equipped with remote - controlled quay cranes and AI powered vessel traffic management system
• This will reduce the turn around time of vessels
• India's container throughput capacity in 2024 was 20 million TEUs (twenty foot equivalent units), contrasting with China's 330 million TEUs

Significance of the port

• This results in annual revenue loss of $200 million to $220 million
• 75% of India's transshipped cargo was handled by ports outside the country.

World's largest logistics operator by market value - APSEZ

Plans to take over more seaports around the globe, especially in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia, to transform India into a major trading hub.

Karan Adani, the son of one of Asia's richest men, wants to loosen China's grip on seaports and transform India into a major trading hub.

China's string of pearls

Adani Ports Seeks More Global Footholds to Challenge China Might

• India has long had fears over China surrounding it with ports. The trade infrastructure in the Indian Ocean is often referred to as China's "string of pearls."
• China's Belt and Road Initiative (also referred to as the New Silk Road) involves buying up multiple ports across the world to build a sea route running from the coast of China through the major transit route of the Indian Ocean and the busiest maritime points of the Middle East, and ending in Europe.
• The Washington Post reported the majority of investments in Chinese-owned ports had been made by companies owned by the Chinese government, which would make the Chinese Communist Party the biggest operator of the ports that fuel global supply chains.
• China operates or has ownership stakes in at least one port on every continent except Antarctica.
• [!] Ninety-two out of the 101 ports were active as of 2023.
• China invested at least $40 billion in coastal port infrastructure between 2016 and 2021.
• China had 76 port terminals able to support large ships carrying more than 14,000 - 20-foot containers, while southern and southeastern Asian countries had just 31 between them.

November 2023

Adani in Macau

New enterprises opened in Macau

January 2024

Adani signs 4 MoUs with Telangana at Davos.

• Adani Enterprises : 5,000 crore to set up 100 MW data centre.
• Adani Green : 5,000 crore to set up 2 pup storage projects.
• Ambuja Cements : 6 MTPA cement plant worth 1,400 crore.
• Adani Defence : 1,000 crore in drone systems.

February 2024

World's largest renewable energy park - Khavda, Gujarat

Adani Green begins power generation from the 'world’s largest Renewable Energy park' in Khavda, Gujarat.

• Adani Group's green energy arm, Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has operationalized 551 MW solar capacity in Khavda, Gujarat, by supplying power to the national grid, the company said today. Source : 'NDTV'

March 2024

Acquisition of Odisha's Gopalpur port

The acquisition of Odisha’s Gopalpur port, announced Monday by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) at an enterprise value of Rs 3,080 crore [Print](With Gopalpur Port, Adani Group's footprint growing on east coast)

June 2024

Acquires Penna cement

• Adani Group acquires Penna Cement at enterprise value of Rs.10,422 crore
• The Acquisition added 14 MTPA capacity, total now 89 MTPA.

September 2024

Adani Group Features In TIME's World's Best Companies Of 2024 List.

The Adani Group in a statement said, "It is further validation of the group's hard work and continuous efforts to push boundaries and deliver excellence across businesses."

September 2024

Adani in Chess

Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa expresses gratitude to Adani Group for supporting him in his journey.

November 2024

Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani Accused in US of Bribery to Secure Solar Energy Deals

• Complaint was filed by Breon Peace, one of America's Attorney, was known to have ties with George Soros. Breon peace was appointed by D. Senator Chuck Schumer, George's accomplices.
• US prosecutors have charged Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, and others with offering Rs 2,029 crore ($265 million) in bribes to Indian officials to secure solar energy deals.
• The SEC has filed additional charges of fraud and investor deception.
• The Adani Group has stated that the accusations remain unproven and will issue a statement soon.
• BJD, Congress, DMK, YSRCP - All these parties were in power according to the dates mentioned.

February 2025 -

Trump ordered to pause the investigation

• US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice to pause enforcing a nearly half-century-old law that was used to launch a bribery investigation against the Adani Group.
• Trump signed an order to pause enforcing of the 1977 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) that prohibits American companies and foreign firms from bribing officials of foreign governments to obtain or retain business.

US Congressmen demands to continue the probe

• US Lawmakers Demand Probe into ADANI Indictment under Biden.
• Six US Congressmen have written to New Attorney General, calling the case as a "MISGUIDED CRUSADE" that risks harming US-India ties

November 2024

Kenya cancels deals with Adani group

• Kenya's president William Ruto cancels major deals with Adani Group
• Earlier, Ruto was seen dashing with Alex Soros, son of George Soros.

Adani vs Ambani

Adani Group plans to set up a $2 billion international convention center to compete with Jio World in Mumbai.

🇮🇱🇮🇳 - Israel backs Adani after US bribery Case

• Israel’s envoy/ambassador to India Reuven Azar expressed his support for India’s Adani Group, saying that Israel has no issues with Adani group and would like to see the company continue with its investments in India.
• This comes as the company faces allegations of bribery from the US, with the company accused of misleading US investors and paying bribes to secure Indian power supply contracts. Adani Group has denied the allegations, calling them baseless.

December 2024

Adani in UAE - Celeritas International FZCO

• Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, has launched a new entity named Celeritas International FZCO in the UAE.
• Celeritas International is set up with an authorized and fully paid-up share capital of 100,000 dirhams and will operate out of Jebel Ali Free Zone, reported Economic Times.
• Adani Airport Holdings Limited holds a 74% stake in Celeritas, and this acquisition is free from any related party transactions, ensuring smooth and independent functioning.
• In addition to Celeritas, Adani Airport Holdings' joint venture company, April Moon Retail Private Limited, is preparing to acquire a 74% stake in Kokocart Ventures Private Limited for Rs 200 crore. This acquisition forms part of Adani Group's strategic expansion into retail and consumer sectors.

January 2025

Adani's stance in 70 hour work week

• Narayana Murthy advocates for 70-hour work week.
• GAUTAM ADANI : "If someone spends eight hours, their spouse will leave" Gautam Adani emphasised individual happiness in work-life balance
• [b] "Your work-life balance should not be imposed on me, and my work-life balance shouldn't be imposed on you" - ADANI said
• CS CEO now defends L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan, who suggested employees should work 90 hours a week.
• Difference between Bhartiya Sanatani entrepreneur and Western CIA trained entrepreneur.
• The line of difference is Family oriented and culture vs Profit Maximisation. DGP

Hindenburg firm closes its shop

• Short seller firm Hindenburg Research that targeted Indian companies especially Adani Group has decided to close its shop.
• Adani Group stocks rally up to 9% after Hindenburg announces shut down.

Sri Lanka appoints review committee

• Sri Lanka revokes power purchase deal with Adani group. The project has not been cancelled and a committee to review it has been appointed.
• Pressure applied by Deep state to stop Adani from expanding. DGP

SC rejects plea for SEBI's investigation

• Supreme Court REJECTS application seeking SEBI’s investigation report in Hindenburg Research-Adani Group matter
• Another agenda of deep state against Adani FAILS X

About Maha Kumbh

• Spiritual Infrastructure: How Prayagraj Mahakumbh inspires Bharat's leadership story.

• Brilliant editorial by Gautam Adani on Sanatan marvel "Spiritual economies of Scale and measure is not metrics but massive unity it creates" X

February 2025

Jeet and Diva vivah

• "It is a matter of immense joy that my son Jeet and daughter-in-law Diva are starting their married life with a holy resolution.
• Jeet and Diva have pledged to do 'Mangal Seva' by providing financial assistance of Rs. 10 lakhs each for the marriage of 500 handicapped women every year.
• As a father, this ‘Mangal Seva’ gives me immense satisfaction.
• I have full faith that through this sacred effort, the lives of many disabled daughters and their families will go on with happiness, peace and respect.
• I pray to the Bhagwan to give Jeet and Diva the blessings and strength to continue moving forward on this path of service."

Gautam Adani on X

• Jeet Adani and Diva Shah are getting Married tomorrow in Ahmedabad in a private family ceremony.

Bangladesh asks for power from Adani Power Limited

• Bangladesh has asked Adani Power to fully resume supplies from its 1,600-megawatt plant in India, a Bangladesh official said, after more than three months of reduced sales with supplies halved due to low winter demand and payment disputes.
• Adani, which signed a 25-year contract under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2017, has been supplying power from its $2 billion plant in India's Jharkhand state. The plant, with two units each of 800 megawatts capacity, sells exclusively to Bangladesh.

March 2025

Adani groups started getting regular payments from Bangladesh

• The groups started receiving the payments from the country's interim government
• The power supply for the country has also started.

April 2025

The first fully automated terminal in Colombo port is now operational, developed by Adani ports and Special Economic Zone ltd. (APSEZ). It was built on a 35 year build - operate - transfer (BOT) agreement.

October 2025

Adani power gets nod to connect Bangladesh linked Godda plant with domestic grid

Ministry of Power has approved Adani Power ltd to connect its 1,600 MW Godda coal fired thermal power plant in Jharkhand, originally built to supply electricity to Bangladesh, with the national grid.

The Ministry of Power issued an order on September 29 granting Adani Power the same powers a telegraph authority possesses under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, to install overhead transmission lines through 56 villages in Godda district

This is in addition to its current exports to Bangladesh.

The move includes changes to rules by the Central Electricity Authority and the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.

Adani Power had written to Power Ministry on August 6, 2024, a day after former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted, requesting permission to supply power to India when Bangladesh’s demand was low or interrupted for “geo-political” reasons.

The approval is valid for 25 years and requires Adani Power to obtain clearances from local authorities, railways and highways departments before construction, as well as environmental and wildlife approvals. Upstox