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Adani Ports is planning to invest up to INR 13,000 crore to scale up its marine fleet and strengthen maritime operations following strong FY26 financial and operational growth. The company reported a 25% rise in revenue to INR 38,736 crore and became the first Indian integrated transport operator to handle more than 500 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in a single financial year. APSEZ’s marine business also recorded significant expansion during the year, supported by fleet additions and higher operational activity. The proposed investment forms part of the company’s broader logistics and shipping strategy amid changing global trade patterns, geopolitical disruptions in shipping corridors and increasing focus on integrated port-led infrastructure networks.
Adani Ports is preparing to invest up to INR 13,000 crore towards expansion of its marine fleet as the company strengthens its maritime and logistics operations following strong FY26 financial performance and record cargo handling volumes. The proposed investment is expected to support fleet additions, offshore services and broader marine logistics capabilities across domestic and international operations. Advertisement
The company reported FY26 revenue of INR 38,736 crore, reflecting a 25% year-on-year increase, while EBITDA rose 20% to INR 22,851 crore, surpassing its earlier guidance for the financial year. Profit after tax for FY26 stood at INR 12,782 crore.
APSEZ also became the first Indian integrated transport operator to handle over 500 million metric tonnes (MMT) of port cargo in a single year. Cargo volumes during FY26 reached 500.8 MMT, supported by growth across domestic terminals, international operations and logistics businesses.
A major contributor to the company’s expansion during the year was the marine business segment, where revenue more than doubled. Fleet strength increased substantially during FY26, supporting harbour services, tug operations, offshore logistics and marine support activities linked to port infrastructure.
The proposed fleet expansion comes at a time when global shipping operators and port companies are reassessing maritime capacity and logistics resilience due to geopolitical disruptions affecting international trade routes. Industry reports indicate that APSEZ is evaluating broader international marine opportunities, including operations linked to Europe and other overseas shipping corridors.
The company’s overall capital expenditure during FY26 exceeded its earlier projections and stood at more than INR 15,000 crore, driven by acquisitions, port infrastructure expansion and logistics investments. APSEZ stated that future capital expenditure would continue to be funded primarily through internal accruals while maintaining flexibility for strategic acquisitions and infrastructure expansion.
Operationally, APSEZ continued expanding beyond traditional port operations into integrated logistics, marine services and transport infrastructure. During FY26, logistics revenue recorded strong growth, while international business expansion was aided by the acquisition of North Queensland Export Terminal in Australia and progress at Colombo West International Terminal.
The planned marine fleet investment reflects the company’s broader strategy of building end-to-end maritime and logistics capabilities alongside port infrastructure. With cargo volumes rising and international shipping routes facing periodic disruptions, integrated marine operations are increasingly becoming central to large port operators seeking greater control over logistics chains and vessel movement support services.
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