The Andhra Pradesh government has extended the deadline for completion of the Ramayapatnam Port greenfield construction project to December 2026. The extension applies to a project originally valued at Rs 5,000 crore, equivalent to Rs 50 billion (Rs 50 bn), and was granted due to delays in land acquisition, infrastructure provision and force majeure events. A government order cited specific obstacles including unresolved land handovers, delays in providing essential road and power links, and events beyond the control of the developer as reasons for the revised timeline. The state administration specified that the extension aims to safeguard the interests of both the developer and public investment. Authorities emphasised that the revised schedule will allow completion of core port works and associated connectivity. The Ramayapatnam Port is planned as a deepwater greenfield facility intended to handle commercial cargo and enhance regional maritime capacity. The project has been promoted as a strategic infrastructure initiative to support trade and logistics along the east coast. Officials indicated that revised permitting and coordination with central agencies are underway to align utilities and access roads with the construction programme. The developer will revise its construction plan and submit an updated timeline consistent with the December 2026 deadline. The state will monitor progress through periodic reviews and conditional clearances tied to milestones, according to the notice. Financial close and contractor mobilisation were noted as dependent on resolution of land and infrastructure issues. Stakeholders must address environmental clearances and community rehabilitation measures as part of the remaining work. The government stated that extensions of time are administrative measures to accommodate unforeseen impediments and to ensure contract obligations can be met. Progress against the revised deadline will determine subsequent approvals and funding disbursements.