Adani's Ambitious Rs 30,000 Crore Kerala Investment Unveiled

Karan Adani, MD of Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd., announced a Rs 30,000 crore investment in Kerala, aiming to enhance the state’s infrastructure and economy. This includes significant developments in Vizhinjam Port, Trivandrum International Airport, and other logistic and e-commerce hubs, making Kerala a key global trade player.

In a landmark announcement at the Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025, Karan Adani, the Managing Director of Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd., unveiled plans for an ambitious Rs 30,000 crore investment program for Kerala over the next five years. This substantial financial commitment aims to bolster the state's infrastructure and stimulate economic growth.

The investment will see significant enhancements to Vizhinjam Port, which has already made history by welcoming the largest container vessel, boasting a capacity of 24,000 containers, ever to dock at Indian shores. The port's strategic location along the world's major shipping routes is expected to transform it into the preeminent transshipment hub for the region.

Further investment includes expanding Trivandrum International Airport to accommodate 12 million passengers annually and setting up a logistics and e-commerce hub in Kochi. This initiative underscores the Adani Group's dedication to establishing Kerala as a pivotal center of global trade, encapsulating their broader vision of nation-building through strategic infrastructure development.

(With inputs from agencies.)