Led by the robust container and liquid cargo growth, Adani Ports reported a near-7% share gain following April performance.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) saw a strong uptrend in performance in April 2025 that resulted in a 6.96% increase in its stock price, which finished at Rs 1,357.05. The high momentum was driven by the company’s capacity to process 375 million metric tons (MMT) of total cargo, a 4% year-on-year (YoY) growth.
Container and Liquid Cargo Take the Forefront
The stellar April growth in cargo volume was primarily fueled by containers and liquid & gas cargo. Container cargo recorded a staggering 21% YoY increase, reflecting increasing trade activity and logistical volumes. Liquid and gas cargo also recorded a good 8% YoY increase, adding considerably to the overall growth.
These segments are pivotal in fueling Adani Ports’ strategic shift towards becoming an integrated logistics giant.
Logistics Rail and GPWIS Volumes Also Improve
Apart from sea cargo, Adani Ports’ rail logistics performance was equally impressive. During April 2025, the company processed 57,751 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) through rail, registering a 17% YoY growth. Besides, cargo processed through GPWIS (General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme) was 1.8 MMT, reporting a 4% YoY growth.
These figures underscore APSEZ’s multimodal transport capabilities strength, reaffirming its position as an integrated logistics solutions provider.
India’s Largest Port Operator Extends Strategic Reach
APSEZ, which is part of the Adani Group with global diversification, has come a long way from what it used to be. It is not only a port operator anymore but an Integrated Transport Utility providing end-to-end logistics solutions — from customer gate to port gate.
The firm operates 15 ports and terminals strategically located along India:
- West Coast: Mundra, Tuna Tekra, Berth 13 at Kandla, Dahej, Hazira (Gujarat), Mormugao (Goa), Dighi (Maharashtra), Vizhinjam (Kerala).
- East Coast: Haldia (West Bengal), Dhamra and Gopalpur (Odisha), Gangavaram and Krishnapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Kattupalli and Ennore (Tamil Nadu), Karaikal (Puducherry).
This vast network of ports facilitates smooth movement of cargo throughout the subcontinent, providing Adani Ports with a competitive advantage in the regional logistics supply chain.
Q4 FY25 Financials Indicate Robust Business Growth
Adani Ports’ financials also confirm its business success. During the fourth quarter of FY25, the company recorded a 47.8% increase in consolidated net profit, at Rs 3,014.22 crore, from the same period in FY24. Net sales also increased by 23.1% YoY, at Rs 8,488.44 crore.
This exceptional financial performance testifies to strong revenue growth and cost effectiveness, fueled by higher cargo volumes and improved logistics capabilities.
Market Outlook: Increasing Confidence Among Investors
The share rally after the April cargo report is a testament to investors’ increasing confidence in Adani Ports’ long-term growth path. The company’s transition to integrated logistics and multimodal transport is yielding results, making APSEZ a future-proof infrastructure behemoth.
Given India’s booming trade and logistics industry, Adani Ports is in a prime position to benefit from increasing demand for efficient, end-to-end freight solutions.
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