Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. saw 70.5 lakh shares change hands in a block deal worth ₹1,234 crore on October 9, 2026, as the company expands cargo-handling infrastructure in Odisha and maintains its financial guidance for the fiscal year.
A large block deal on October 9, 2026, shifted approximately 0.3% of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.’s total equity. Exactly 70.5 lakh shares changed hands at a price of ₹1,754 per share, totaling ₹1,234 crore in a single transaction. The transfer unfolded on the National Stock Exchange, where the equity closed the session up 3.07% at ₹1,760.50.
Market capitalization for the port operator hovered around ₹4.1 lakh crore at the time of the transaction. The trading activity sits against a complex performance backdrop: while the stock gained 20.38% over the preceding six months and delivered returns near 123% across the past three years, it faced a minor slide of 2.56% during the preceding three months.
Adani Ports Adds Cargo Capacity at Paradip Port
The multi-billion-rupee share transfer follows corporate filings regarding new port infrastructure in eastern India. Adani Ports incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Paradip Mahanadi Terminal Ltd., specifically tasked with developing and operating two dry bulk berths at Paradip Port in Odisha.
This infrastructural addition will contribute 18 MMT of cargo-handling capacity. That expansion pushes Adani Ports’ total domestic capacity to 671 MMT, marking another step toward the corporate objective of reaching a cargo throughput of one billion tonnes by 2030.
Cargo Volumes and Revenue Rise in Fiscal 2027
Operational metrics from earlier in the fiscal year demonstrate sustained volume growth. During the first half of fiscal year 2027, cargo volumes reached 280 million metric tonnes, marking a 15% increase compared to the same period in the prior year. For the April–June quarter alone, cargo handling climbed to 138.1 MMT from 120.6 MMT.
Financial results from the June quarter, released on July 29, underpinned management’s decision to maintain full-year guidance for fiscal 2027. Revenue for that quarter rose 18.6% year-on-year to ₹10,821 crore, while net profit advanced 9.2% to ₹3,620 crore. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation grew 19% to ₹6,540 crore, with margins edging up to 60.4%.
| Metric | Q1 FY27 Result | Year-on-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹10,821 crore | 18.6% |
| Net Profit | ₹3,620 crore | 9.2% |
| EBITDA | ₹6,540 crore | 19% |
| Cargo Volume | 138.1 MMT | 14.5% (approx.) |
For the full 2027 fiscal year, the company anticipates total revenue between ₹43,000 crore and ₹45,000 crore, alongside EBITDA ranging from ₹25,000 crore to ₹26,000 crore. Investment firm Jefferies responded to the ongoing metrics by maintaining a buy rating on the stock alongside a price target of ₹2,160.
Upcoming Financial Disclosures
Market participants are now tracking the next official disclosures from the company. Adani Ports scheduled the formal release of its financial results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2027 for October 28, 2026.