Adani Ports Share Price in Focus as Cargo Volumes Rise in August | Stock Market Today

Market Performance

On Tuesday, September 2, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (Adani Ports) was in focus as it announced its operational performance for August. The stock opened firm and was trading 0.5% higher at ₹1,342.1 apiece around 9:20 am.

Over the past six months, Adani Ports share price has gained nearly 27%, reflecting strong investor interest amid consistent operational growth.

Main News: Cargo Volumes Show Steady Growth

The highlight for August was the 41.9 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo handled, marking a 16% rise year-on-year.

The growth was mainly driven by container cargo, which recorded a 29% jump compared to August last year.

For the ongoing financial year 2026 (FY26) till August, the company has already handled 202.6 MMT of total cargo, an 11% increase from the same period last year. Containers again led this growth, rising 22% year-on-year.

Company Operational Details

Adani Ports’ performance across its logistics operations also showed positive traction in August:

• Rail Volumes: 57,347 TEUs, up 8% year-on-year
• GPWIS Volumes: 1.69 MMT, up 3% year-on-year

Cumulatively, in FY26 till August:

• Logistics Rail Volumes: 2.97 lakh TEUs, up 14% year-on-year
• GPWIS Volumes: 9.35 MMT, up 3% year-on-year

This steady growth highlights how Adani Ports continues to scale both cargo handling and logistics.

Financial Snapshot

Adani Ports had reported its June quarter earnings last month and reiterated its FY26 financial guidance. The company maintained its targets for the full year:

• Revenue: ₹36,000 crore – ₹38,000 crore
• EBITDA: ₹21,000 crore – ₹22,000 crore
• Capex: ₹11,000 crore – ₹12,000 crore

This guidance reflects the company’s steady growth path while balancing expansion and profitability.

Summary

• Adani Ports share price edged higher on September 2, trading at ₹1,342.1.
• Cargo volumes for August stood at 41.9 MMT, up 16% year-on-year.
• FY26 cargo volumes till August reached 202.6 MMT, up 11% year-on-year.
• Logistics rail and GPWIS volumes both posted steady growth.
• Financial guidance for FY26 remains unchanged with revenue between ₹36,000–₹38,000 crore.

With consistent growth across cargo and logistics, Adani Ports continues to strengthen its position in India’s port sector, keeping its stock in focus for investors tracking the stock market today.