Adani Ports Acquires Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries for ₹1,500 Crore
Adani Ports will acquire 100% of Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries Limited for ₹1,500 crore. The acquisition includes ~243 acres in Kanpur for logistics park development, consolidating North India's presence. The deal is part of an NCLT-approved resolution plan, with completion expected within 90 days of March 17, 2026.
The acquisition of a significant land parcel for logistics park development and expansion of MMLP network and warehousing capacity is a major strategic move with substantial long-term implications for the company's business.
The acquisition is strategic, expanding the company's logistics network and consolidating its presence in North India, which is expected to contribute positively to its business growth.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZL) has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) 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 strategic acquisition is intended for the development of a world-class logistics park and warehousing facilities, aligning with APSEZL's logistics business expansion plans. The acquisition aims to consolidate the company's inland logistics presence and service capabilities in North India, supporting its ambition to increase its Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) network from 12 to 16 and expand warehousing capacity by four times by 2031.
The acquisition is part of the implementation of an Approved Resolution Plan for Jaiprakash Associates Limited, which was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on March 17, 2026, and upheld by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on May 04, 2026. Competition Commission of India approval was obtained on August 26, 2025. The transaction is expected to be consummated on the 'Effective Date' under the Approved Resolution Plan, which is not later than 90 days from March 17, 2026.
The consideration for the acquisition is cash, amounting to ₹1,500 crore (Indian Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred Crores only). JFIL is engaged in the fertilizer and chemicals business, directly or through its subsidiaries, including Kanpur Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited. For the financial year 2023-24, JFIL's standalone turnover was ₹25,000, and for 2024-25, it was ₹2,000.
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