Gautam Adani's Vision for a Stronger India

Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, has expressed his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan for their unwavering support in the development of India’s first deep-sea automated port, the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport. Adani heralds this port as a monumental step towards fortifying India's position on the global stage.

A Triumph of Collaboration and Innovation

"Today, at Vizhinjam, history, destiny, and possibility converged as a 30-year-old dream of Kerala transformed into India’s gateway to the world," Adani shared on X. He proudly announced the completion of India’s first deep-sea automated port, a future global transshipment hub, marking a triumph of vision, resilience, and partnership.

Strategic Importance of Vizhinjam Port

Located near one of the busiest sea trade routes with a natural deep draft of nearly 20 meters, the Vizhinjam port is set to revolutionize India’s maritime logistics. It aims to reduce logistics costs for Indian manufacturers by 30-40%, significantly boosting the country's export competitiveness.

Future Investments and Economic Impact

With plans to increase capacity to 5 million TEUs by 2028 and further investments of Rs 20,000 crore in the pipeline, the Vizhinjam project is expected to create over 5,000 jobs and invigorate the local economy, showcasing India's strategic and bold maritime ambitions.