.jpg&w=1920&q=75)
Mumbai: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), the country’s leading ports and logistics player, reported its third-quarter (Q3) financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 today.
Q3 FY26 Financial Snapshot (Consolidated):
|
Metric
|
Q3 FY26 (Unaudited) | Q3 FY25 (Unaudited) | Growth (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Revenue from Operations
|
₹9,704.59 crore | ₹7,963.55 crore | +21.9% |
|
Profit Before Tax (PBT)
|
₹3,610.72 crore | ₹3,019.87 crore | +19.6% |
|
Profit After Tax (PAT)
|
₹3,042.93 crore | ₹2,518.39 crore | +20.8% |
|
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
|
₹14.04 | ₹11.67 | +20.3% |
Operational & Segment-Wise Performance (Q3):
The company's Ports and SEZ segment continued to be the primary growth driver, generating revenue of ₹8,337.32 crore, up from ₹7,473.27 crore in Q3 FY25. The logistics and other businesses contributed ₹1,436.58 crore to the topline.
Leadership Transition: New CFO Appointed
In a key managerial change announced alongside the results:
-
Mr. D. Muthukumaran will step down as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the close of business on February 28, 2026, to take up a new role within the Adani Group's portfolio companies.
-
Mr. Sreedhar Krishna Menon, currently CFO of group firm AdaniConnex, will take over as the CFO of APSEZ effective March 1, 2026. Mr. Menon brings over three decades of finance and strategic experience.
Major Strategic Move: Abbot Point Acquisition Completed
The Board confirmed the completion of the landmark acquisition of Abbot Point Port Holdings Pte. Ltd. (APPH) in Australia on December 23, 2025. The deal, valued at an enterprise value of AUD 3,975 million, strengthens APSEZ’s global footprint. Part of the consideration was settled through the issuance of 14.38 crore equity shares of APSEZ.
Key Notes to the Accounts:
The quarterly profit was impacted by an exceptional item of ₹146.08 crore, provisioned for the estimated financial effect of India’s newly implemented Labour Codes. The company stated it is awaiting final rules from the government and will adjust accounts as necessary.
Regulatory & Compliance:
The results have been subjected to a limited review by statutory auditors MSKA & Associates LLP and are compliant with SEBI Listing Regulations. The company also certified that it maintains sufficient asset cover for its outstanding secured debentures.
Outlook:
The results underscore APSEZ’s continued growth momentum in its core ports business, supplemented by strategic expansions like the Abbot Point acquisition. The leadership transition is positioned as a structured move within the group’s talent development framework.
About Adani Ports:
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, a flagship company of the Adani Group, is India’s largest private port operator with a diversified network across the Indian coastline and international assets.