Adani Ports Reports 42.5 MMT February Cargo Throughput; Adani Ports Shares Price Slip 

On March 4, 2026, share price of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd declined in intraday trade after the company disclosed its February operational update, reporting 42.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo handled in Feb’26, up 16% year-on-year, according to an exchange filing dated March 2, 2026.

February Operational Performance

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) informed BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd through Ref No: APSEZL/SECT/2025-26/147 that its network handled 42.5 MMT of total cargo in February 2026, representing 16% growth year-on-year.

Container volumes and dry cargo formed the principal drivers of the monthly expansion.

Containers rose 14% YoY, while dry cargo increased 15% YoY, according to the company’s operational update submitted by Kamlesh Bhagia, Company Secretary, dated March 2, 2026.

Year-to-date throughput also advanced.
For YTD February FY26, the port operator handled 454.7 MMT of cargo, reflecting 11% year-on-year growth, with container traffic expanding 20% YoY.

Logistics rail activity remained comparatively measured.
Rail volumes for February stood at 52,101 TEUs, representing 3% YoY growth, while GPWIS cargo volumes declined 8% YoY to 1.7 MMT.

For the YTD February period, rail logistics volumes reached 640,280 TEUs, up 10% YoY, while GPWIS volumes edged lower by 1% YoY to 19.7 MMT.

Technical note: TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) is the standard measurement for containerised cargo capacity in global maritime logistics. GPWIS refers to General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme rail cargo handled through Indian Railways infrastructure.

Adani Ports Share Price Snapshot

The stock quoted ₹1,428.10, down ₹42.20 or 2.87%, as of 12:00 pm IST, according to exchange market data.

The session opened at ₹1,435.00 and moved within a range of ₹1,409.00 to ₹1,440.00 during the trading day so far. The previous closing level stood at ₹1,470.30.

Despite the operational growth figures, the decline indicates near-term profit-taking or broader market positioning rather than a revision to throughput momentum.

Company Background

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd is India’s largest commercial port operator by cargo throughput. The company develops, operates and manages ports, logistics infrastructure and integrated supply-chain assets across the Indian coastline.

Its portfolio includes container terminals, bulk cargo facilities, logistics parks and rail connectivity, forming part of the broader infrastructure network of the Adani Group.

Operational disclosures such as monthly cargo updates are typically submitted to exchanges to maintain transparency regarding throughput trends, capacity utilisation and logistics network performance.

Conclusion

The February operational filing signals continued cargo growth for APSEZ, supported primarily by container and dry bulk volumes. Year-to-date throughput remains on an expansion path.

However, the share price reaction on March 4, suggests the market may be balancing the growth metrics against broader valuation or sector positioning factors, at least in the near term.

Source:

• https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/rkbhagia_02032026160646_SEINTIMATION.pdf
• https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/ADANIPORTS/Adani-Ports-and-Special-Economic-Zone-Limited