Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has announced a planned investment of approximately ₹16,000 crore for the Phase-2 development of the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala. The announcement was made publicly by the company and has been reported by several established Indian business news outlets.
According to officially shared information, the proposed investment is intended to significantly enhance the port’s infrastructure and operational capacity over the coming years. Phase-2 development is expected to focus on expanding container-handling facilities, upgrading port equipment, and improving overall efficiency to support higher cargo volumes.
Vizhinjam International Seaport is strategically located near major global shipping routes, and the expansion aims to strengthen India’s role in international container transshipment. As per company statements and media reports, the port’s annual container capacity is projected to increase to around 5.7 million TEUs by 2029, subject to regulatory approvals, project timelines, and market conditions.
The investment forms part of a broader long-term development plan for Vizhinjam Port, with Adani Ports indicating that its total cumulative investment in the project could reach around ₹30,000 crore across multiple phases. The company has described the initiative as a significant private-sector infrastructure investment in the state of Kerala.
Industry observers note that large port infrastructure projects of this scale typically progress in phases and are influenced by factors such as environmental clearances, government approvals, and commercial demand. While the announced figures reflect the company’s current plans and intentions, actual execution timelines and final costs may vary.
The Kerala state government has previously highlighted Vizhinjam Port as a key infrastructure project with the potential to generate employment, improve logistics connectivity, and contribute to regional economic development.
At present, Adani Ports has not indicated any change to the core ownership or concession structure of the port, and the Phase-2 expansion remains part of its ongoing development roadmap.
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