Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd has announced the acquisition of Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries Limited for ₹1,500 crore.
This acquisition is a strategic move to bolster Adani's logistics presence in North India.
Adani Ports has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Jaiprakash Associates Limited to acquire 100% of the shareholding of Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries Limited (JFIL).
JFIL is the holding company of Kanpur Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (KFCL), which owns approximately 243 acres of land in Kanpur.
This land is strategically positioned for the development of a world-class logistics park and warehousing facilities, aligning with Adani's logistics business.
The acquisition is part of the implementation of the Approved Resolution Plan submitted by Adani Enterprises Limited.
The plan was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal, Allahabad bench, on March 17, 2026, and further upheld by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on May 4, 2026.
This acquisition is significant for Adani Ports as it aims to expand its Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) network from 12 to 16 and increase its warehousing capacity by approximately 4 times by 2031.
The acquisition will consolidate Adani's inland logistics presence and service capabilities in North India.
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The acquisition, valued at ₹1,500 crore, will be completed in cash. The Competition Commission of India has already approved the acquisition on August 26, 2025.
The transaction is expected to be consummated on the 'Effective Date' under the Approved Resolution Plan, which will not be later than 90 days from March 17, 2026.
Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries Limited, incorporated on June 3, 2010, is engaged in the business of manufacturing, fabricating, processing, producing, importing, exporting, buying, and selling all kinds of fertilizers and chemicals.
It has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Jaypee Uttar Bharat Vikas Private Limited, and a step-down subsidiary, Kanpur Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited.
As of May 20, 2026, at 3:30 PM, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone share price on NSE was closed at ₹1,772.60 up by 0.56% from the previous closing price.
The acquisition of Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries Limited by Adani Ports for ₹1,500 crore is a strategic move to enhance its logistics capabilities in North India. This acquisition aligns with Adani's ambition to expand its logistics network and warehousing capacity.
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Published on: May 21, 2026, 8:52 AM IST
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