Adani Airports Secures $750 Million from Global Banks

Major Funding Boost

Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has raised $750 million through external commercial borrowings. Leading international banks—First Abu Dhabi Bank, Barclays, and Standard Chartered—led the consortium.

Purpose of Funds

Refinance $400 million of existing debt Upgrade and expand six airports: Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram Enhance non-aeronautical services like shopping, food, and duty-free outlets

Growth Plans

AAHL aims to increase its airport network capacity to 300 million passengers annually by 2040. In FY 2024-25, Adani-operated airports served 94 million passengers.

CEO's Statement

Arun Bansal, CEO of AAHL, stated: "The trust placed in us by leading global financial institutions underscores the long-term value and potential of India’s aviation infrastructure."