Adani Plans Rs 1 Trillion Investment to Expand Airport Business

22 Jul 2025 CW Team

Adani Enterprises is set to invest Rs 1 trillion in its airport business over the next five to ten years as it seeks to transform Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) into a global aviation leader. The group currently operates seven airports across India—Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram—and intends to significantly scale operations both domestically and internationally.

According to media reports, the investment will focus on expanding terminal capacity, enhancing cargo infrastructure, and developing city-side assets such as hotels, commercial spaces, and business parks. AAHL also plans to strengthen its logistics, warehousing, and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, aiming to turn its airports into comprehensive infrastructure ecosystems rather than mere travel hubs. Portions of the fund will be allocated to digitisation, automation, and sustainable initiatives including green energy adoption and carbon footprint reduction.

The company targets increasing annual passenger handling capacity from around 85 million currently to over 250 million in the coming years. It also expects non-aeronautical revenues—those not directly linked to air travel—to contribute substantially to its overall earnings.

Adani’s airport strategy aligns with its broader infrastructure portfolio encompassing ports, logistics, and energy. By integrating these sectors, the group plans to provide end-to-end solutions for global and domestic movement of people and goods. The long-term objective is to develop globally benchmarked airport ecosystems that drive economic growth and enhance India’s connectivity with the world.

Infrastructure Urban

13 Oct 2025

Recycling Leaders Push for Policy Reforms in India

As India prepares for the largest recycling-focused event in its history, industry leaders are making a strong case for policy reforms to unlock the country’s circular economy potential. Ahead of the Bharat Recycling Show (BRS) 2025, co-located with Plastics Recycling Show (PRS) India, a high-level panel discussion in Mumbai spotlighted the urgent need for regulatory clarity, digital innovation, and integration of the informal sector.Held under the theme “Unlocking Circular Value: Regulatory and Market Trends in Recycling”, the panel brought together prominent voices from across the recy..

Environmental Hearing Set for 1000 MW Naying Hydro Project

The environmental public hearing for the 1,000 MW Naying hydroelectric project will take place on November 12 at Yapik community hall in Shi-Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh, officials confirmed. The run-of-the-river project on the Siyom (Yomgo) river is being developed by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO). Construction, including a concrete dam, underground powerhouse, and tunnel, is expected to commence around 2028, with commissioning planned by 2032. The project aims to generate approximately 4,966.77 GWh of electricity. The Naying project received Central Electricity ..

India Achieves 490 MWh Energy Storage Capacity by June 2025

India’s cumulative energy storage capacity reached 490 MWh by June 2025, according to data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Of this, more than 85 per cent is associated with renewable energy projects, primarily solar and wind, reflecting the country’s accelerated shift towards grid stability and clean energy integration. The CEA report highlights that 16 energy storage systems are currently operational across 10 states, with major installations in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. These include both standalone and co-located battery systems deployed by le..