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Adani Ports to sell 49% stake in Indian port to MSC for US$1.4 bil BENGALURU (June 30): India's Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone said on Tuesday that Switzerland's MSC Group will acquire a 49% stake in its Vizhinjam port for US$1.4 billion, in what it said is the largest foreign private investment in domestic port infrastructure. MSC, the world's largest container shipping company, will make the investment through its unit Terminal Investment. Adani Ports the partnership is expected to boost cargo volumes at the port and accelerate ramp-up at the Kerala-based port, adding that the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. The investment underscores Adani Ports' strategy of deepening partnerships with global port operators to drive traffic and fast-track capacity ramp-up at Vizhinjam, one of its key growth hubs, it said. The deal marks Adani Ports' third partnership with MSC after joint ventures at its Mundra and Ennore ports. Uploaded by Liza Shireen Koshy Copyright © 1999-2026The Edge Communications Sdn. Bhd. 199301012242 (266980-X). All rights reserved

Adani Ports to sell 49pct stake in Indian port to MSC for US$1.4bil NEW DELHI: India's Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone said on Tuesday that Switzerland's MSC Group will acquire a 49 per cent stake in its Vizhinjam port for US$1.4 billion, in what it said is the largest foreign private investment in domestic port infrastructure. MSC, the world's largest container shipping company, will make the investment through its unit Terminal Investment. Adani Ports the partnership is expected to boost cargo volumes at the port and accelerate ramp-up at the Kerala-based port, adding that the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. The investment underscores Adani Ports' strategy of deepening partnerships with global port operators to drive traffic and fast-track capacity ramp-up at Vizhinjam, one of its key growth hubs, it said. The deal marks Adani Ports' third partnership with MSC after joint ventures at its Mundra and Ennore ports.

MSC-Adani Vizhinjam port deal: State govt. approval needed for share transfer Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says the proposed acquisition of stake in AVPPL by MSC has come to the attention of the government through media reports. Adani port authorities had not initiated any correspondence or communication with the government in this regard

Adani Ports to sell 49% stake in Kerala port to MSC for $1.4 bn ByReuters India's Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone said on Tuesday that Switzerland's MSC Group will acquire a 49% stake in its Vizhinjam port for $1.4 billion, in what it said is the largest foreign private investment in domestic port infrastructure. MSC, the world's largest container shipping company, will make the investment through its unit Terminal Investment. Adani Portsthe partnership is expected to boost cargo volumes at the port and accelerate ramp-up at the Kerala-based port, adding that the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. The investment underscores Adani Ports' strategy of deepening partnerships with global port operators to drive traffic and fast-track capacity ramp-up at Vizhinjam, one of its key growth hubs, it said. The deal marks Adani Ports' third partnership with MSC after joint ventures at its Mundra and Ennore ports. Share article on Follow VCCircle on Google News for the latest updates on Business and Startup News

Adani to sell 49% stake in Vizhinjam Port to MSC for $1.4 Billion Gautam Adani. [File Photo] Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments The deal is expected to strengthen cargo volumes at the Kerala port and marks one of the largest foreign private investments in India’s port infrastructure. The Adani Group on Tuesday announced that Switzerland-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will acquire a 49% stake in its deep-water transshipment port in Kerala for $1.4 billion. According to the company, the investment is the largest foreign private investment in India’s port infrastructure to date. MSC will acquire the stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited, which operates the Vizhinjam International Seaport, through its investment arm, Terminal Investment Limited. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. The partnership comes as India pushes to expand its port infrastructure and reduce dependence on regional transshipment hubs such as Singapore and Colombo by handling more cargo at domestic ports. Adani said the collaboration is expected to increase cargo volumes at Vizhinjam and help the port attract a larger share of Bangladesh-bound cargo that is currently routed th…

No exclusivity for MSC at Vizhinjam, deal subject to Kerala govt ... Onmanorama Staff Published: July 04, 2026 09:52 AM IST 2 minuteRead Link Copied The Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has said its proposed sale of a 49 per cent stake in Vizhinjam International Seaport to the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Group's terminal arm will proceed only after obtaining all mandatory approvals, including that from the Kerala government. In a statement, APSEZ CEO Aswani Gupta clarified that the company had so far only signed a binding agreement for the proposed transaction with Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), the terminal operating arm of MSC. "We are strictly following the process for a listed company. Signing binding agreement is a start of process to take all necessary approvals like the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the Kerala government, etc," Gupta said. He stressed that the transaction would be completed only after all statutory approvals were secured. On Tuesday,APSEZ and TiL announced an agreementunder which TiL will acquire a 49 per cent stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited (AVPPL). The announcement triggered a political storm i…

MSC-Adani Vizhinjam port deal: Kerala CM says State govt approval needed for share transfer V.D. Satheesan informs Kerala Assembly that Adani Ports has not obtained approval for stake transfer yet. APSEZ had earlier announced that MSC Group will acquire 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited for around ₹13,220 crore

Adani-MSC Vizhinjam port deal controversy | Explained The move by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited to divest its 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited to Switzerland-based MSC Group has courted controversy, with Kerala govt conveying its displeasure to APSEZ on being kept in the dark

Adani Ports to sell 49% stake in Indian port to Swiss ... - 商业时报 Adani Ports to sell 49% stake in Indian port to Swiss shipping giant MSC for US$1.4 billion The deal marks Adani Ports’ third partnership with the shipping company Summarise Share Add BT as a preferred source Add BT as a preferred source Published Tue, Jun 30, 2026 · 12:01 PM The investment underscores Adani Ports’ strategy of deepening partnerships with global port operators to drive traffic. PHOTO: REUTERS [BENGALURU] India’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone said on Tuesday (Jun 30) that Switzerland’s MSC Group will acquire a 49 per cent stake in its Vizhinjam port for US$1.4 billion, in what it said is the largest foreign private investment in domestic port infrastructure. MSC, the world’s largest container shipping company, will make the investment through its unit Terminal Investment. Adani Ports said the partnership is expected to boost cargo volumes at the port and accelerate ramp-up at the Kerala-based port, adding that the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. The investment underscores Adani Ports’ strategy of deepening partnerships with global port operators to drive traffic and fast-track c…

Adani Ports to sell 49% stake in Vizhinjam port to MSC's TiL for $1.4 ... Agencies Vizhinjam Port Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has agreed to sell a 49% stake in its Vizhinjam port project to Terminal Investment Ltd. (TiL), the port operating arm of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Group, in a deal valuing the Kerala port at $2.85 billion. TiL will invest $1.397 billion for its stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Ltd. (AVPPL), the concessionaire that operates the deep-water transshipment port, the companies said on Tuesday. The transaction is subject to regulatory and customary approvals. "We are pleased to expand our long-standing partnership with MSC to Vizhinjam as the port enters its next phase of growth," Chief Executive Ashwani Gupta said, adding thatthe collaboration would strengthen supply chain connectivity and improve access to global trade routes. The investment is the largest foreign private investment in an Indian port infrastructure asset, according to Adani Ports, and strengthens MSC's presence in India's growing transshipment market. The deal also expands the companies' existing partnership after their joint ventures at container terminals in Mun…

Switzerland’s MSC to acquire 49% stake in Adani’s Vizhinjam port in Kerala for ₹13,220 crore The shipping behemoth’s move is billed as the largest foreign private investment in domestic port infrastructure in India

Adani Group to sell stake in Indian port to giant MSC for $1.4B Indian conglomerate Adani Group announced Tuesday that shipping giant MSC will acquire a 49% stake in its deep-water transshipment port in southern India for $1.4 billion. The pur...

Adani-MSC's Vizhinjam deal hits a snag. Kerala to scrutinise five key ... Adani Ports' deal with container giant MSC may just have hit a roadblock. The Kerala government on Wednesday signalled that Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone's (APSEZ) proposed sale of a 49 per cent stake in Vizhinjam port to Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) could face scrutiny. It asserted that no ownership change can take place without the state's prior approval. Responding to a special submission by Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan in the Assembly, Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the government had learnt about the proposed transaction through media reports and had not received any formal communication from APSEZ. On Tuesday, the APSEZ announced that Switzerland-based MSC, the world's largest shipping and logistics group, would acquire a 49 per cent stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited (AVPPL), the concessionaire for the Vizhinjam International Seaport, for about $1.4 billion. Must Watch:Adani Ports Gets $1.4 Billion Boost As MSC Buys 49% Stake In Vizhinjam Port APSEZ valued the transaction at $2.85 billion and described it as the largest foreign private investment in Indi…

MSC Group to acquire 49% stake in Adani's Vizhinjam port for $1.4 billion ADVERTISEMENT Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ)and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Group have expanded their long-standing partnership, with MSC's terminal business agreeing to acquire a 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port in a deal valuing the port at $2.85 billion. Under the definitive agreement announced on Tuesday, Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), MSC Group's container terminal arm, will invest $1.397 billion for a 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Ltd. (AVPPL), the company that operates the seaport in Kerala. The transaction is subject to regulatory and other customary approvals, APSEZ said in a release. According to the release, the deal is the largest foreign private investment in Indian port infrastructure. It also marks the third major collaboration between APSEZ and MSC, following their successful partnerships at container terminals in Mundra and Ennore. "The strategic collaboration represents the single largest foreign private investment in Indian port infrastructure and cements Vizhinjam's emergence as a dominant transshipment gateway in the Indian Ocean region," the …

MSC to acquire 49% stake in Adani’s Vizhinjam port for ₹13,220 crore MSC Luciana at Vizhinjam International Seaport | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Group, the world’s largest container shipping company, will buy a 49% stake in Adani Group’s Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala for $1.397 billion (around ₹13,220 crore), in one of the biggest foreign investments in India’s port sector. The deal values Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt Ltd (AVPPL), which operates the port, at $2.85 billion (about ₹26,960 crore), stated the company in an official release on Tuesday morning. The investment will be made through Terminal Investment Ltd (TiL), MSC’s global port operating arm, and is subject to regulatory approvals. The transaction also deepens the relationship between Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) and MSC. The two companies already jointly operate container terminals at Mundra and Ennore, making Vizhinjam their third partnership in India. For Adani Ports, the partnership is expected to bring a steady flow of cargo to the port, helping it ramp up operations faster. MSC’s global shipping network is …

Vizhinjam Port: Will MSC gain control through Adani stake sale? The proposed sale of a 49 per cent stake in the company operating Kerala's Vizhinjam International Seaport to Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has triggered a major political and strategic debate. While the Adani Group is expected to retain majority ownership, questions are being raised over who could ultimately exercise operational influence over one of India's most strategically important ports. The discussion has shifted far beyond the political debate over who deserves credit for bringing the Vizhinjam project to Kerala. It is now centred on ownership, governance, competition, national security, and the extent of the Kerala government's powers in approving any change in the port's shareholding structure. The reported transaction has also reignited concerns about the balance between attracting global investment and safeguarding public interest in critical infrastructure. According to reports, the Adani Group is considering transferring a 49 per cent stake in its Vizhinjam port holding company to MSC, the world's largest container shipping company. Although Adani Ports would continue to hold 51 per cent and …

Kerala govt begins examining Adani proposal to sell 49% stake in Vizhinjam port to MSC Group Announcement by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited has sparked a controversy in Kerala, with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan claiming Adani Group had not communicated its decision to State govt and that its approval is mandatory for such a move

Why Kerala government is opposing Adani's Vizhinjam port deal Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) Ltd is moving to sell49% of its stake in Kerala’s Vizhinjam portto Switzerland-based container shipping behemoth MSC Group for around $1.4 billion (more than Rs 13,000 crore). The state government, however, has said that it was kept in the dark about the development. According to the Congress-led government — as well as the Opposition CPI(M) — the concession agreement with Adani mandates the state’s approval for such a deal. A state panel is now examining the proposal. Here’s a look at what the agreement between the Kerala government and Adani Ports says and why the deal has created a controversy in Kerala. Vizhinjam is India’s ⁠first deep-water container transshipment port and is expected to handle domestic and regional cargo at a lower cost rather than routing it through ⁠Sri Lanka, according to its website. The project is being developed as a public-private partnership between the Kerala government and Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt Ltd (AVPPL) — the port’s operating company and concessionaire — under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model. The Kerala government, the…

Onmanorama Explains | The Adani-MSC Vizhinjam port deal, and why it has ... Onmanorama Staff Published: July 04, 2026 05:20 PM IST 5 minuteRead A proposed deal for Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to acquire a 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited (AVPPL) for ₹13,228 crore has sparked significant political and legal controversy in Kerala. The Kerala government claims it was not informed of the deal prior to the announcement and states its approval is a mandatory legal requirement due to the state being a partner in the project, emphasising the need to protect its financial and legal interests. Opposition parties are raising concerns about transparency, potential monopolistic practices by MSC, and whether national security implications have been adequately scrutinised, leading to complaints lodged with SEBI and the NSE regarding incomplete disclosures by Adani Ports. Link Copied The proposed sale of a 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited (AVPPL) to Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), the terminal operating arm of global shipping major Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has triggered intense political and legal debate in Kerala. While Adani Por…