Gautam Adani Hails Vizhinjam Port As Milestone For India’s Maritime Future

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Friday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for their support in the development of India’s first deep-sea automated port, calling it a step towards a ‘stronger, bolder India’.

His remarks followed the formal dedication of the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport to the nation by Prime Minister Modi.

The port, built at a cost of Rs 8,900 crore, marks a major milestone in India’s maritime infrastructure ambitions.

Reflecting on the achievement, Gautam Adani, however, described the project as a union of aspiration and determination.

Taking to X, he posted, “Today, at Vizhinjam, history, destiny and possibility came together as a 30-year-old dream of Kerala became India’s gateway to the world.”

“We are proud to have built India’s first deep-sea automated port. A future global transshipment hub. This is a triumph of vision, resilience and partnership,” the post added.

Adani Group chairman further noted, “Grateful to PM @narendramodi & CM @pinarayivijayan for their support. Together, we sail toward a stronger, bolder India.”

Strategic Significance Of Vizhinjam Port

The Vizhinjam Port has been identified as a strategically vital asset for India, positioned to enhance global trade integration, reduce dependency on foreign ports, and significantly boost logistics efficiency.

With a natural draft of nearly 20 metres and proximity to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, the port is likely to strengthen India’s role in international maritime trade.

Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ), also shared his appreciation in a social media post.

He stated, “A historic day. Grateful to the Central and State Governments, and the administration and people of Kerala, especially Thiruvananthapuram, for their support in making this port stand as a testament to India’s strategic and bold maritime ambitions.”

The port is likely to reduce logistics costs for Indian manufacturers by 30 to 40 per cent, improving the country’s export competitiveness.

Capacity is planned to expand to 5 million TEUs by 2028, incorporating cutting-edge technology.

So far, the Adani Group has invested over Rs 4,500 crore in the Vizhinjam Seaport.

Future investment, pegged at Rs 20,000 crore, is likely to create over 5,000 jobs and give a major boost to the regional economy.

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