Adani Ports Motherson Dighi Port Auto Export Hub: Overview
- Adani Ports (APSEZ) partners with Motherson via its JV SAMRX to build a dedicated finished vehicle export hub at Dighi Port, Maharashtra.
- The state-of-the-art RoRo terminal will handle 200,000 cars per year, targeting the Mumbai-Pune auto belt.
- Features AI-driven yard optimisation, real-time tracking, and EV-ready infrastructure for electric vehicle exports.
- Boosts Make in India, cuts logistics costs, and strengthens supply chain for OEMs.
- Stock reaction muted: Adani Ports down 0.34% to Rs 1,499.75 on BSE; still up 23% in 2025.
Adani Ports Teams Up with Motherson to Supercharge Auto Exports from Dighi Port
In a major boost to India’s automotive logistics, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) announced on Friday, December 5, 2025, a strategic partnership with auto component giant Motherson to develop a world-class finished vehicle export hub at Dighi Port in Raigad, Maharashtra. The deal, signed through Motherson’s logistics joint venture Samvardhana Motherson Hamakyorex Engineered Logistics Limited (SAMRX), aims to turn the port into the preferred gateway for car makers in the bustling Mumbai-Pune industrial corridor.
This is not just another terminal—it is a full-fledged Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) facility built from the ground up to handle 200,000 vehicles annually. From gleaming new sedans to the latest electric SUVs, the hub will offer end-to-end logistics solutions for major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra, and global players with plants in the region. By streamlining everything from factory gate to ship deck, the partners want to slash transit times, reduce damage, and make Indian car exports faster and cheaper than ever.
High-Tech Features That Set the Terminal Apart
This will not be an ordinary port facility. The new RoRo terminal comes loaded with cutting-edge technology:
- AI-powered yard optimisation for real-time vehicle tracking and space management
- EV-ready infrastructure—charging points, gentle handling systems, and dedicated zones for electric vehicle exports
- Digital integration across the entire logistics chain for seamless coordination
- Robust weather-protected storage to keep vehicles in showroom condition
These features directly address pain points that car makers face today, especially with the rapid rise of electric vehicles that need extra care during transport.
Ashwani Gupta, CEO & Whole-time Director of APSEZ, called the partnership “a significant step toward redefining automotive logistics in India.” He highlighted how combining Adani’s world-class port infrastructure with Motherson’s deep expertise in finished vehicle logistics creates a resilient, seamless network that will accelerate trade and make Indian OEMs more competitive globally.
Laksh Vaaman Sehgal, Vice Chairman of Motherson Group, added that the project will become “a strategic asset that will boost efficiency and reduce logistics costs for our OEM partners,” while strengthening the entire domestic automotive supply chain under the Make in India banner.
Why Dighi Port and Why Now?
Located just 170 km south of Mumbai, Dighi Port is perfectly positioned to serve the Mumbai-Pune-Chakan-Aurangabad auto cluster—home to over 50% of India’s passenger vehicle production. Until now, most car exports from western India went through congested Mumbai Port or Mundra (Gujarat). The new hub at Dighi will offer a faster, closer, and more modern alternative, cutting road travel for finished vehicles and reducing carbon footprint.
With India targeting $1 trillion in exports by 2030 and the automotive sector playing a starring role, dedicated facilities like this are exactly what the country needs to compete with established export hubs in Thailand, Indonesia, and South Korea.
Market Reaction: Calm on the Day, Strong in 2025
Investors gave a measured response to the news. During Friday’s session, Adani Ports shares traded 0.34% lower at Rs 1,499.75 on the BSE, down from the previous close of Rs 1,504.90. The dip appeared more technical than fundamental, as the broader market was mixed.
Despite the minor slip, the stock has been one of the top performers in 2025, gaining nearly 23% year-to-date. According to Trendlyne data, technical indicators remain healthy:
- RSI at 57 and MFI at 58.5 → mid-range, no overbought signals
- Price comfortably above both 50-day SMA and 200-day SMA → long-term uptrend intact
Analysts see the Dighi project as another feather in APSEZ’s cap as it expands beyond containers into specialised cargo like automobiles, cement, and LNG—diversifying revenue and locking in higher-margin, long-term contracts.
Bigger Picture: A Game-Changer for Indian Auto Exports
This partnership is more than just a new terminal—it is a statement. India is serious about becoming a global automotive export powerhouse, and world-class logistics is the backbone. With EV-ready features built in from day one, the facility is future-proofed for the electric revolution already sweeping brands like Tata, Mahindra, and incoming players like BYD and VinFast.
For OEMs, lower logistics costs and faster shipping mean better pricing power in Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia—key markets hungry for affordable, high-quality Indian-made vehicles. For the local economy, it translates to thousands of direct and indirect jobs in Raigad district and a stronger ecosystem around Dighi Port.
As Ashwani Gupta put it, this is about “redefining automotive logistics in India.” When ships start rolling out of Dighi loaded with Indian-made cars (including the next wave of EVs), the country will take one more confident step toward its ambition of becoming the world’s third-largest vehicle market and a top exporter.
Source: businesstoday.in
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