Highlighting Vizhinjam Port’s strategic importance in global trade, Mr. Adani noted that the Adani Group, which took charge of the project in 2015, has already invested Rs. 5,000 crore
Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ) addresses the opening session of the Invest Kerala Global Summit (IKGS) 2025. (ANI)
Kochi: The Adani Group has unveiled plans to invest Rs. 30,000 crore in Kerala over the next five years, including an additional Rs. 20,000 crore investment in Vizhinjam Port. The announcement was made by Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ), during his special address at the opening session of the Invest Kerala Global Summit (IKGS) 2025.
The two-day summit was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the Lulu Bolgatty International Convention Centre.
Highlighting Vizhinjam Port’s strategic importance in global trade, Mr. Adani noted that the Adani Group, which took charge of the project in 2015, has already invested Rs. 5,000 crore, with plans to invest an additional Rs. 20,000 crore.
“Vizhinjam is strategically located along the world’s busiest shipping lanes. Even before commissioning, the port made history by docking the largest container vessel to ever touch Indian shores, with a capacity of 24,000 containers,” he said.
He emphasized that Vizhinjam is not only India’s first trans-shipment hub but is also set to become the largest trans-shipment port in the region.
Additionally, the Adani Group will expand the capacity of Trivandrum International Airport from 4.5 million to 12 million passengers, with an investment of Rs. 5,500 crore.
Mr. Adani also announced plans to establish a Logistics and E-Commerce hub in Kochi and enhance the Group’s cement production capacity in the city, reinforcing its commitment to Kerala’s economic growth.
The two-day summit was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the Lulu Bolgatty International Convention Centre.
Highlighting Vizhinjam Port’s strategic importance in global trade, Mr. Adani noted that the Adani Group, which took charge of the project in 2015, has already invested Rs. 5,000 crore, with plans to invest an additional Rs. 20,000 crore.
“Vizhinjam is strategically located along the world’s busiest shipping lanes. Even before commissioning, the port made history by docking the largest container vessel to ever touch Indian shores, with a capacity of 24,000 containers,” he said.
He emphasized that Vizhinjam is not only India’s first trans-shipment hub but is also set to become the largest trans-shipment port in the region.
Additionally, the Adani Group will expand the capacity of Trivandrum International Airport from 4.5 million to 12 million passengers, with an investment of Rs. 5,500 crore.
Mr. Adani also announced plans to establish a Logistics and E-Commerce hub in Kochi and enhance the Group’s cement production capacity in the city, reinforcing its commitment to Kerala’s economic growth.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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