Adani Ports handles 41 MMT cargo in November; stock slips despite strong volume growth

By Admin

03 Dec, 2025

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) reported an impressive operational performance in November 2025, handling 41 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo. This represents a strong 14 percent year-on-year growth, driven by healthy expansion in both container and dry cargo segments. The momentum builds on the company’s October performance, when it handled 40.20 MMT, signaling consistent demand and steady improvement across port operations.

Despite the positive volume trajectory, APSEZ’s stock witnessed a dip in Tuesday’s trade. At 1:34 PM, the company’s shares were down 1.30 percent at ₹1,510.60 on the NSE, compared with the previous close of ₹1,530.50. The stock moved within a narrow intraday range, touching a high of ₹1,530 and a low of ₹1,510, indicating muted investor sentiment even as operational indicators remained strong.

Container cargo continued to be a major growth driver, with volumes rising 20 percent in November. Dry cargo movement also showed a solid 10 percent year-on-year jump. On a year-to-date basis, Adani Ports handled 325.40 MMT of cargo, marking an 11 percent growth over the previous year. This was supported by a robust 21 percent rise in container volumes and a steady 5 percent increase in dry cargo handling, reflecting the company’s diversified and resilient infrastructure capacity.

In the logistics vertical, rail volumes for November stood at 51,042 TEUs, down 5 percent year-on-year. However, the overall trend remained positive, as year-to-date rail volumes grew 13 percent to reach 469,385 TEUs. This highlights the company’s strong multimodal logistics presence, even as monthly fluctuations occur due to market conditions and cargo mix.

Earlier, APSEZ reported a strong financial performance for the September 2025 quarter, posting a 27.20 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹3,109 crore. This continued financial and operational momentum positions the company as a key player in India’s growing trade and logistics ecosystem, even as short-term stock movements reflect broader market dynamics rather than operational weakness.