'Kerala Is A Model For Human Development,' Says Karan Adani At Invest Kerala Global Summit

He further added that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is making remarkable strides towards economic and infrastructural growth

Karan Adani said, “The Adani Group has already invested Rs 5,000 crore in Vizhinjam"

Source : Special Arrangement

Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, praised Kerala's transformation under the leadership of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday. He highlighted that the state has emerged as a leader in ease of doing business and a global startup hub, reflecting the visionary approach of the administration.

"Beyond business, Kerala is a model for human development. The LIFE project has provided lakhs of houses for the underprivileged, and Kerala’s disaster management capabilities are admired across India,” he said during the Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025.

He further added that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is making remarkable strides towards economic and infrastructural growth. For India to become a developed nation, strong regional economies are essential, and Kerala stands as a prime example of how strategic investments can drive progress, Adani said.

He remarked, “Kerala’s global trade legacy dates back centuries. The ancient port of Muziris was a vital hub connecting Rome, Egypt, and China, making Kerala a centre for spice and gold trade. Today, Vizhinjam continues this rich tradition, placing India at the heart of global commerce. At the Adani Group, we are proud to contribute to this new era. Our journey with Vizhinjam port began in 2015, under the leadership of late Sri Ommen Chandy ji and today under Shri Pinarayi Vijayan-ji’s leadership, it is becoming a reality.”

Vizhinjam, strategically positioned along the world’s busiest shipping lanes, made history even before its commissioning by docking the largest container vessel ever to touch Indian shores, with a capacity of 24,000 containers, he added.

Son of Gautam Adani said, “The Adani Group has already invested Rs 5,000 crore in Vizhinjam and is committed to an additional investment of Rs 20,000 crore. This will not only establish India’s first transhipment hub, but our vision is to make Vizhinjam the largest transhipment port in the region.”

“Additionally, we will be expanding Trivandrum International Airport's capacity from 4.5 million to 12 million passengers, with an investment of Rs 5,500 crore. We are also planning to set up a Logistics and E-Commerce hub in Kochi, alongside expanding our cement capacity in the city,” he said.

Karan Adani also said that in total, the Adani group is going to invest Rs. 30,000 crore in the next five years in the state of Kerala. “In the words of our Chairman, Gautam Adani, “The infrastructure sector is all about building assets for the nation and nation-building.” Kerala is emerging as a model of development and progress, and we at the Adani Group are honoured to be part of this journey,” he concluded.