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Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd handled a record 50 million tonnes of cargo in August, its highest monthly throughput to date, as stronger domestic economic activity, rising container trade and a diversified cargo mix lifted volumes. Cargo handled by India's largest port operator rose 19 per cent from 41.9 million tonnes a year earlier, according to the company. The increase comes as India's economy continues to expand even as geopolitical tensions, shifting shipping routes and supply-chain realignments reshape global trade flows. The growth was broad-based. Dry cargo volumes rose 25 per cent year-on-year in August, while container volumes increased 15 per cent. Shipments of commodities, including coal, iron ore, limestone and other minerals, also contributed to the increase. International operations added to the gains, with North Queensland Export Terminal, or NQXT, in Queensland, Australia, contributing to volumes and Colombo West International Terminal, or CWIT, in Sri

Infrastructure

SECTOR | 01 Sep 2026

Ports and airports at the heart of Andhra's MSME push, says Minister

Business Line

AP plans port every 150 km; an airport in every 200 km to help the trade in EXIM

Infrastructure

SECTOR | 27 Aug 2026

ACME Solar secures 1,571 cr IIFCL funding for 300 Mw Rajasthan project

Business Standard

IIFCL will be the sole lender for the project with a repayment tenor of 19 years; the 2,123 crore project will integrate a 1,350 MWh battery energy storage system

ACME Solar raises 1,571 crore project funding from IIFCL

Business Line | 27 Aug 2026

Infrastructure

SECTOR | 27 Aug 2026

AM/NS India secures 30-year concession for captive berth at Paradip Port

Business Standard

Paradip Port Authority has granted a 30-year concession to AM/NS India special purpose vehicle AMNS Paradip Logistics Pvt Ltd (APLPL) to mechanise CQ-III berth for handling dry bulk cargo on a captive basis. APLPL on Thursday said Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has formally granted the 30-year concession that will ensure seamless cargo movement, enhance AM/NS India's operational efficiency, and reinforce the company's commitment to environmental sustainability. The award of concession (AoC), handed over by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on August 21, is in alignment with the central government's policy to promote coastal shipping as a fuel-efficient, economical, and environment-friendly mode of transport, it said. This arrangement will also enable APLPL to handle iron ore pellet shipments through a fully-mechanised conveyor system directly connected from AM/NS India's pellet plant complex to the berth at Paradip Port. Coastal shipping of iro

Infrastructure

SECTOR | 25 Aug 2026

How private participation boosted India's infrastructure build-out

Business Standard

Three decades after liberalisation, private capital, PPPs and policy reforms have transformed India's infrastructure landscape, powering connectivity, logistics and large-scale investment

Infrastructure

SECTOR | 23 Aug 2026

IIFCL initiates $1.8-billion ECB fundraising programme

Business Line

As part of the programme, IIFCL is envisaging raising about $1 billion through long-term ECBs, with tenors of up to 15 years, under the MIGA Guarantee Facility, in multiple tranches

IIFCL initiates $1.8 bn external commercial borrowing fundraising programme

Business Standard | 23 Aug 2026

Infrastructure

SECTOR | 18 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu plans maritime and waterways master plan to strengthen port connectivity

Business Line

The Board is responsible for the administration, management and development of Minor Ports in the State.

Infrastructure

SECTOR | 17 Aug 2026

Rajasthan turns to PPP model to expand market access for state artisans

Business Standard

Rajasthan to run four major haats under PPP model to give artisans, weavers and small entrepreneurs better market access, fair prices and wider opportunities