Adani to Invest ₹42,500 Crore in Dighi Port; Maharashtra Signs ₹56,000-Crore Maritime MoUs

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28 Oct, 2025

The Adani Group has announced a landmark investment of ₹42,500 crore to expand and develop Dighi Port in Maharashtra’s Konkan region, marking one of the largest private sector commitments in India’s maritime infrastructure. The investment follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) and the Maharashtra government during the opening day of India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai.

Maharashtra’s Big Maritime Push

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revealed that the agreement with Adani is part of 15 MoUs worth more than ₹56,000 crore signed by the state government with various maritime players. The collective aim of these agreements is to transform Maharashtra into a global maritime superpower by expanding port infrastructure, encouraging shipbuilding, and integrating advanced maritime technologies.

Fadnavis emphasized, “The MoUs signed today represent our vision to make Maharashtra a leading maritime hub. We are confident these projects will strengthen global supply chain integration and unlock new economic opportunities.”

Adani’s Strategic Expansion at Dighi Port

Led by industrialist Gautam Adani, the Adani Group took over the bankrupt Dighi Port in 2021 with a ₹705-crore bid and an initial investment plan of ₹10,000 crore. The new ₹42,500-crore investment reflects the group’s massive expansion plans, including the creation of a large industrial zone around the port in collaboration with the central government. This development is expected to transform the Dighi Port into a major logistics and industrial hub on India’s western coast.

Major Industry Players Join the Wave

Adani is not alone in betting big on Maharashtra’s maritime future.

• JSW Group has pledged ₹3,709 crore to expand its Jaigad Port operations.
  
  

• Chowgule Group committed ₹5,000 crore for shipbuilding and vessel repair projects.
  
  

• Synergy Shipbuilders and Goa Shipyard have earmarked ₹1,000 crore and ₹2,000 crore, respectively, to enhance ship repair and construction capacities.
  
  

Pioneering Maritime Innovations

The Maharashtra government also announced plans for India’s first “water taxi” service, connecting the Navi Mumbai International Airport operated by the Adani Group to the Gateway of India. This will boost coastal mobility and reduce travel time between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

Additionally, a state-of-the-art marina is being developed in Mumbai to promote recreational water sports and water-based tourism. These initiatives aim to enhance Maharashtra’s position as a hub for both commercial and leisure maritime activities.

Global Collaborations and Skill Development

Fadnavis highlighted ongoing discussions with investors from the UAE, Netherlands, and Sweden, who have expressed interest in participating in Maharashtra’s maritime infrastructure projects. In partnership with IIT Bombay, the state will also establish training and skill development centers to equip maritime professionals with global-level expertise.

The chief minister assured investors of the state’s unwavering commitment: “We will work closely with the central government and ensure the best ecosystem for maritime business in Maharashtra. We will succeed only if you succeed.”

India’s Maritime Vision for 2025

The Union government aims to attract over ₹10 lakh crore in investment commitments during India Maritime Week 2025, reinforcing India’s ambition to strengthen its maritime economy, boost exports, and become a global logistics powerhouse.

With Adani’s record-breaking investment and Maharashtra’s forward-looking maritime policies, Dighi Port is poised to emerge as a cornerstone of India’s blue economy, symbolizing the nation’s growing prowess in maritime trade, technology, and infrastructure.