Adani Ports Rallies Nearly 4% as April Cargo Volumes Rise 4% YoY

Strong growth in containers and logistics rail lifts investor sentiment; stock nears weekly high amid sustained bullish momentum.

Adani Ports Shares Surge After Reporting 4% Growth in April 2025 Cargo Volumes

Mumbai, May 6, 2025 Shares of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) rallied nearly 4% on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) after the company reported a 4% year-on-year (YoY) growth in cargo volumes for April 2025, buoyed by robust performance in container handling, liquid cargo, and rail logistics.

The stock opened strong at ₹1297.50 and touched an intraday high of ₹1325.50, before settling at ₹1315.65, up ₹48.60 or 3.84% over the previous close of ₹1267.05. As of this update, over 2.8 lakh shares have changed hands on the counter.

Cargo Performance: Containers, Liquids, and Logistics Lead Growth

According to a company release, Adani Ports handled 37.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in April 2025, a 4% YoY increase. Key drivers of this growth included:

• Containers: +21% YoY

• Liquids and Gas: +8% YoY

• GPWIS (General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme): 1.8 MMT, +4% YoY

• Rail Volume: 57,751 TEUs, +17% YoY

This performance reaffirms APSEZ’s leadership position in the Indian logistics and maritime sector, currently responsible for nearly 25% of India’s total cargo movement.

Market and Stock Overview

APSEZ, a BSE Group ‘A’ stock with a face value of ₹2, currently boasts a market capitalization of ₹2.84 lakh crore. The stock has shown strong price action recently, backed by solid operational updates:

• 52-week high: ₹1607.95 (June 3, 2024)

• 52-week low: ₹993.85 (November 21, 2024)

• Weekly high/low: ₹1325.50 / ₹1185.00

With today’s gains, APSEZ is nearing its recent weekly high, and analysts are closely watching if it can break above key technical resistance in the short term.

Ownership and Institutional Interest

As per recent shareholding data:

• Promoter Holding: 65.89%

• Institutional Holding: 28.16%

• Public/Non-Institutional Holding: 5.96%

The steady institutional backing, coupled with strategic infrastructure developments across India’s eastern and western coastlines, continues to support investor confidence in Adani Ports’ long-term growth trajectory.

Strategic Significance of Logistics Expansion

APSEZ’s consistent focus on multi-modal logistics, including rail, port-led development, and inland connectivity, has significantly enhanced its cargo handling efficiency. The sharp rise in logistics rail volume (+17% YoY) is reflective of India’s growing demand for integrated freight transport systems.

Analysts highlight that this integrated logistics ecosystem not only diversifies Adani Ports’ revenue base but also insulates the company from cyclical disruptions in specific cargo segments.

Outlook: Growth-Driven Strategy Ahead

With India’s economy expected to continue expanding and global trade gradually rebounding, APSEZ remains well-positioned to capitalize on cargo volume recovery, expand port capacities, and strengthen its end-to-end logistics footprint.

Recent performance indicates that APSEZ is benefiting from:

• Strategic investment in port automation and infrastructure

• Rising containerization of domestic and EXIM trade

• Enhanced rail and warehousing capacity

• Long-term visibility from PPP-led terminal developments

Market experts expect that if current growth trends continue, APSEZ could revisit its 52-week high of ₹1607.95, contingent upon broader market sentiment and quarterly performance updates.