Adani Ports adds 18 MMT at Paradip: October 28 tests Adani Ports stock

Published on 10/16/2026 at 09:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Cargo reached 280 million metric tonnes in the first half, up 15.00 percent. The October 28 results matter for Adani Ports stock.

Capacity and operating signals

Adani Ports incorporated a Paradip subsidiary for 18 million metric tonnes on October 6, 2026.
First-half cargo volume reached 280 million metric tonnes, up 15.00 percent year on year.
Adani Ports stock was at INR 1,739.40 at 1:08 p.m. IST on the NSE on October 16, 2026.

Adani Ports, INE742F01042, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

Adani Ports added 18 million metric tonnes of planned capacity at Paradip after incorporating a wholly owned subsidiary on October 6, 2026, according to Adani Ports. The move comes before the company reports its second-quarter and first-half results on October 28, 2026.

What does 18 MMT add?

Paradip Mahanadi Terminal will develop and operate two dry bulk berths. The project is expected to add 18 million metric tonnes of cargo-handling capacity and lift Adani Ports' domestic capacity to 671 million metric tonnes, according to CNBC TV18.

The timeline shows three operating milestones: a USD 2.85 billion MSC terminal partnership on June 30, 2026, the Paradip award for 18 million metric tonnes on September 9, 2026, and the new subsidiary on October 6, 2026, as listed by Adani Ports.

How strong is cargo growth?

Adani Ports handled 46 million metric tonnes in September 2026, up 11.00 percent year on year, while first-half fiscal 2027 volume reached 280 million metric tonnes, up 15.00 percent. Container cargo and dry cargo each increased 15.00 percent in the first half, while rail volume fell 13.00 percent to 312,763 TEUs, according to The Economic Times.

For the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 18.60 percent year on year to INR 10,821 crore and net income increased 9.20 percent to INR 3,620 crore. The company retained fiscal 2027 revenue guidance of INR 43,000 crore to INR 45,000 crore and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization guidance of INR 25,000 crore to INR 26,000 crore, CNBC TV18 reported.

Nomura retained its Buy rating on October 6, 2026 and estimated 20.00 percent revenue growth for the second quarter. It also projected a 59.50 percent EBITDA margin, down from the prior quarter, citing a higher share of international ports, according to Moneycontrol.

When are the next results?

Adani Ports lists October 28, 2026 for second-quarter and first-half fiscal 2027 results, followed by January 28, 2027 for third-quarter results. Both dates are identified in the company's investor calendar.

Stock context in India

Adani Ports was at INR 1,739.40 at 1:08 p.m. IST on the NSE on October 16, 2026. Its 52-week range was INR 1,292.00 to INR 1,891.10, and its market capitalization was INR 4.0 trillion. The price stood 8.02 percent below the 52-week high, leaving the October 28 report as the next company-specific test for operating growth.