Adani Ports Share Price in Focus; Cargo Volume Rises 16% to 48.3 MMT in May 2026

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) reported robust operational performance for May 2026, with cargo volumes recording double-digit growth.  

The increase was supported by higher handling of liquid cargo and container volumes across its port network.  

The latest operational update highlights continued momentum in cargo traffic during the early months of FY27. 

May Cargo Volume Grows 16% 

During May 2026, APSEZ handled cargo volumes of 48.3 million metric tonnes (MMT), representing a 16% increase compared with the corresponding period last year.  

Growth was primarily driven by liquid cargo, which rose 33% year-on-year, while container volumes increased 17%.  

The strong performance reflects healthy trade activity and sustained demand across key cargo segments. 

YTD Cargo Handling Reaches 91.4 MMT 

For the April-May period of FY27, APSEZ handled total cargo volumes of 91.4 MMT, registering a 15% year-on-year increase.  

Container cargo remained a major growth driver during the period, recording growth of 17%.  

The growth underscores the company's expanding role in India's logistics and maritime infrastructure ecosystem. 

Rail Logistics Volumes Decline 

While port cargo volumes remained strong, logistics rail volumes declined during the month. Rail volumes stood at 48,170 TEUs in May, down 19% year-on-year. For the first two months of FY27, rail logistics volumes were 96,660 TEUs, reflecting an 18% decline from the previous year.  

Read More: Adani Group Reports Record ₹1.53 Lakh Crore Capex and ₹94,834 Crore EBITDA in FY26! 

Adani Ports Share Price Performance 

As of 03 June 2026, at 9:42 AM, Adani Ports share price is trading at ₹1,796.50 per share, reflecting a decline of 0.99% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

Adani Ports delivered a strong operational performance in May 2026, with cargo volumes rising 16% to 48.3 MMT. Growth in liquid and container cargo helped drive overall throughput higher, while year-to-date cargo handling crossed 91 MMT in the first two months of FY27.  

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