Adani Ports earnings rose in the quarter ended September 30, 2026, as growth across its ports, logistics and marine businesses lifted revenue and prompted the company to raise its full-year guidance.
Key Takeaways
- Quarterly profit attributable to owners rose 16.5% to ₹3,622 crore, while revenue increased 24% to ₹11,340 crore.
- International ports revenue climbed 71%, supported by operations in Colombo, Tanzania and Australia.
- The company raised its FY27 revenue, EBITDA and capital expenditure guidance.
Adani Ports earnings and revenue
Profit attributable to owners increased from ₹3,109 crore a year earlier, while revenue from operations rose from ₹9,167 crore. The results were announced on October 28 for the second quarter of fiscal 2027.
In its second-quarter results announcement, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone reported consolidated EBITDA of ₹6,807 crore, up 23% year on year. The company also reported total profit after tax of ₹3,682 crore, a different measure from profit attributable to owners.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FY27 revenue guidance | Raised to ₹44,000–46,000 crore from ₹43,000–45,000 crore |
| FY27 EBITDA guidance | Raised to ₹26,000–27,000 crore from ₹25,000–26,000 crore |
| FY27 capital expenditure guidance | Raised to ₹15,000–17,000 crore from ₹12,000–14,000 crore |
International ports lead segment growth
Domestic ports remained the largest business by revenue, with sales rising 13% to ₹7,177 crore. The segment handled 118 million tonnes of cargo and recorded an EBITDA margin of 72.5%.
International ports revenue rose 71% to ₹1,839 crore, while EBITDA increased to ₹878 crore from ₹261 crore. Volumes reached 24 million tonnes, compared with 10 million tonnes a year earlier. The company attributed the performance to the ramp-up of Colombo West International Terminal and its Tanzania operations, alongside contributions from NQXT Australia.
Logistics revenue increased 21% to ₹1,273 crore, while marine revenue rose 57% to ₹1,007 crore. Adani Ports said marine growth was supported by fleet additions, offshore services and its entry into subsea services.
Higher guidance and investment
Following its first-half performance, the company increased its FY27 revenue and EBITDA guidance by ₹1,000 crore each and raised its capital expenditure guidance by ₹3,000 crore. These ranges are management forecasts, not completed results.
In the first half of FY27, operating cash flow was ₹13,327 crore and investments totaled ₹10,521 crore. At the end of September, cash stood at ₹12,502 crore and net debt was 1.8 times EBITDA.
During the quarter, Adani Ports secured a 30-year concession for two dry bulk berths at Paradip Port, adding 18 million tonnes of mechanized capacity. It also began export-import operations at Vizhinjam port.
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