Adani Port construction work speeds up to meet deadlines
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Adani Port construction work speeds up to meet deadlines

One week after four months of protests at the construction site, work on a $900 million port being built by India's Adani Group in the state of Kerala will be accelerated to meet a September 2023 deadline. The state government has said that additional barges would be pushed into action, the amount o...

One week after four months of protests at the construction site, work on a $900 million port being built by India's Adani Group in the state of Kerala will be accelerated to meet a September 2023 deadline. The state government has said that additional barges would be pushed into action, the amount of granite being consumed for the project would be doubled, and additional machinery would be brought in. Construction had been halted after protesters had said it would lead to soil erosion that would threaten their way of life. Protest leaders have reportedly declared that they had reached a compromise with the state government and would temporarily halt their protest. When finished, it will be India's first hub for container transhipment, potentially competing with Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Dubai for commerce along lucrative east-west trade routes. Contact: Adani Group Website: www.adanienterprises.com

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Indian container cargo set to expand by 8% in FY25 amidst Red Sea crisis

CareEdge Ratings forecasts that Indian container cargo volume will experience an 8% growth, reaching 342 million tonnes (mt) in FY25. They also anticipate the risk of a prolonged Red Sea crisis. In a sectoral report, the agency mentions that the connection of the Dedicated Freight Corridor to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in FY26, coupled with capacity expansions by ports, will likely propel the growth in container volumes in the medium term. According to the report, significant adverse movements in charter rates affecting cargo volumes, as well as vessel additions by shipping lines, will..

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Nalanda Capital Sells Stake in Great Eastern Shipping

Nalanda Capital has divested a 1.4% stake in Great Eastern Shipping, a prominent player in the ports and shipping industry, for a total sum of Rs. 1.90 billion. This move comes amidst evolving market dynamics and reflects Nalanda Capital's strategic realignment of its investment portfolio.

The sale of shares in Great Eastern Shipping represents a calculated decision by Nalanda Capital to optimise its investment holdings and capitalise on market opportunities. The transaction, valued at Rs. 1.90 billion, underscores the investor's confidence in realising returns while maintaining flexibi..

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Infrastructure Transport

Nalanda Capital Sells Stake in Great Eastern Shipping

Nalanda Capital has divested a 1.4% stake in Great Eastern Shipping, a prominent player in the ports and shipping industry, for a total sum of Rs. 1.90 billion. This move comes amidst evolving market dynamics and reflects Nalanda Capital's strategic realignment of its investment portfolio.

The sale of shares in Great Eastern Shipping represents a calculated decision by Nalanda Capital to optimise its investment holdings and capitalise on market opportunities. The transaction, valued at Rs. 1.90 billion, underscores the investor's confidence in realising returns while maintaining flexibi..

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