Adani Ports Volumes Jump 11% in September as H1 FY27 Total Hits Record 280 MMT

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) is positioned for active market trading on Monday following the release of its operational metrics for September 2026. In an official disclosure filed with stock exchanges on Friday, October 2, India's largest private port operator confirmed handling 46 million metric tons (MMT) of cargo during the month, delivering a solid 11 percent year-on-year expansion. The monthly surge was underpinned by aggressive momentum in its core container handling vertical, which climbed 15 percent year-on-year, confirming steady maritime freight flow across the group's nationwide deepwater port network.

Landmark H1 FY27 Performance: 280 MMT Handled Across Ports

The September performance capped a stellar first half for the company in the 2026-27 financial year (H1 FY27). Cumulative cargo volumes handled by APSEZ across its domestic and international terminals reached 280 MMT during the six-month period, reflecting an overall year-on-year growth rate of 15 percent. Operational data revealed balanced operational expansion across categories, with both container traffic and dry bulk cargo registering identical 15 percent year-on-year increases, reinforcing the port giant's trade resilience despite global macroeconomic headwinds.

August High Watermark: Momentum Sustained After Record 50 MMT Milestone

The healthy September performance directly follows an all-time monthly operational record achieved in August 2026, when APSEZ handled an unprecedented 50 MMT of cargo in a single 31-day window—a 19 percent surge compared to the corresponding period last year. August witnessed sweeping growth across all operational verticals, led by a 25 percent leap in dry cargo throughput and a 15 percent rise in containerized freight. By the end of August, cumulative eight-month volumes had reached 234.4 MMT, establishing a strong foundation for the company's full-year target achievements.

Logistics Rail Segment Rebounds 3% in September Despite H1 Moderation

Alongside coastal port infrastructure, the group’s integrated hinterland logistics arm registered operational progress in September. APSEZ's logistics rail volumes reached 62,302 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the month, posting a 3 percent year-on-year uptick. However, on a cumulative basis across the entire first half of FY27, rail logistics throughput totaled 312,763 TEUs, reflecting an overall 13 percent decline year-on-year due to domestic corridor adjustments. With total throughput at 46 MMT for September and 280 MMT for H1 FY27, the sustained double-digit growth across ports highlights the company’s continuing leadership in India's multimodal supply chain.