Synopsis: JSW Infrastructure Limited has acquired an 86-acre brownfield Rail Siding in Kudathini, Ballari, from Hothur Ispat Private Limited for Rs. 57.42 crore. The acquired site will be developed into a state-of-the-art Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP).
The company is a part of JSW Group, is the second largest commercial port operator in India in terms of cargo handling capacity and is now in focus after acquiring brownfield rail siding.
With market capitalization of Rs. 66,182 cr, the shares of JSW Infrastructure Ltd are currently trading at Rs. 315.60 per share, from its previous closing of Rs. 314 per share.
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JSW Infrastructure Limited, a key entity of the JSW Group and India’s second-largest private commercial port operator, has announced the strategic acquisition of a brownfield Rail Siding in Kudathini, Ballari, Karnataka, through its wholly owned subsidiary, JSW Port Logistics Private Limited, for Rs. 57.42 crore.
Spanning approximately 86 acres and previously owned by Hothur Ispat Private Limited, the site will be developed into a state-of-the-art Multi-Modal Logistics Park featuring modern infrastructure, container handling systems, a Rail Freight Terminal, and an Inland Container Depot.
This acquisition aligns with JSW Infrastructure’s vision to expand its pan-India multimodal logistics network, enhance connectivity across industrial corridors, and reduce reliance on road transport for containerized EXIM cargo in the Ballari region.
Strategically located near JSW Group’s flagship Vijayanagar Steel Plant and other facilities, the Kudathini siding is expected to commence commercial operations within six months as part of a broader Rs. 380 crore capital expenditure plan.
About the company
JSW Infrastructure Limited, a key entity of the JSW Group, is India’s second-largest private commercial port operator, specializing in sustainable port and logistics solutions. The company operates 12 strategically located port concessions across India’s west and east coasts, along with an international liquid tank terminal in Fujairah, UAE. It offers diverse cargo handling capabilities and is focused on expanding its multimodal logistics network to provide efficient, integrated solutions that enhance connectivity across industrial corridors, supporting India’s growing trade and infrastructure needs.
For Q1FY26, the company reported a year-on-year growth of 21% in sales, reaching Rs. 1,224 crore compared to Rs. 1,010 crore in Q1FY25. EBITDA increased by 13% to Rs. 581 crore from Rs. 515 crore during the same period. Net profit surged by 32% to Rs. 390 crore, up from Rs. 297 crore in Q1FY25.
Written by Manideep Appana
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