The Adani Group has announced a significant Rs 30,000 crore investment in Kerala over the next five years, targeting the development of ports, airports, and logistics infrastructure. The announcement was made by Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, at the Invest Kerala Global Summit in Kochi on February 21.
A major highlight of the investment is the expansion of the Vizhinjam Port, set to become India’s first major transhipment hub. Having already invested Rs 5,000 crore, the group plans to inject an additional Rs 20,000 crore into the port’s expansion, aiming to establish Vizhinjam as the largest transhipment port in the region. This development is expected to strengthen Kerala’s position in global maritime trade.
In addition to port development, the Adani Group will invest Rs 5,500 crore to expand Trivandrum International Airport’s capacity from 4.5 million to 12 million passengers. The expansion aims to accommodate growing passenger traffic and boost Kerala’s connectivity on both domestic and international routes.
The group also plans to develop a state-of-the-art logistics and e-commerce hub in Kochi and enhance the city’s cement-handling capacity, further strengthening Kerala’s industrial ecosystem. These projects align with the group’s broader strategy to modernize infrastructure and support regional economic growth.
This announcement aligns with the Union Government’s broader infrastructure push in Kerala. Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari recently revealed plans for road projects worth Rs 3 trillion, including 31 key projects covering 896 kilometres with an investment of Rs 50,000 crore. Together, these investments are set to transform Kerala’s infrastructure landscape and drive long-term economic growth.
