JSW Infrastructure Expands Logistics Network with Strategic Acquisition in Ballari, Karnataka

JSW Infrastructure Limited ("the Company"), a part of the JSW Group and India's second‐largest private commercial port operator, has announced the acquisition of a brownfield Rail Siding in Kudathini, Ballari (Karnataka), through its wholly owned subsidiary JSW Port Logistics Private Limited. The site spans over 86 acres and was previously owned by Hothur Ispat Private Limited. The consideration for the transaction is around ₹57 crores.

The acquisition marks a significant step forward in JSW Infrastructure's vision to establish a pan‐India logistics network and emerge as a leading integrated logistics player. The Company aims to develop a robust ecosystem of rail‐linked terminals and enhance multimodal connectivity through container rail services across strategic industrial corridors. Currently, JSW Infrastructure, along with its subsidiary, operates rail‐linked terminals in Panvel (Maharashtra) and Morbi (Gujarat), with a Gati Shakti Terminal (GCT) under construction in Arakkonam, Chennai (Tamil Nadu).

The Kudathini siding is being developed into a state‐of‐the‐art Multi‐Modal Logistics Park (MMLP). The facility will feature modern land infrastructure, container handling systems, Rail Freight Terminal (RFT) and a fully equipped Inland Container Depot (ICD). Commercial operations are expected to commence within the next six months, with a phased ramp‐up. The total capital expenditure for the project is estimated at ₹380 crore, including ₹57 crores for the announced acquisition. This capex will be deployed over the next few years alongside ongoing commercial operations to fully develop the site into a comprehensive logistics hub.

Strategically located near JSW Steel's flagship Vijayanagar plant and other JSW Group facilities-including Cement, Paints, and Energy-the Kudathini siding offers a significant logistical advantage for the efficient movement and swift evacuation of raw materials, intermediates and finished goods. Its proximity to a well‐established industrial ecosystem comprising mining companies, iron ore processors, agri‐product companies, and manufacturers of cement, chemicals, and steel-offers significant potential to attract and expand third‐party cargo volumes.

At present, the Ballari region lacks a rail‐linked ICD, resulting in containerized EXIM cargo being transported by road, which increases logistics costs and inefficiencies. The proposed ICD is expected to substantially lower logistics costs while delivering a fully integrated logistics solution to customers in the region.

Shares of JSW Infrastructure Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 313.90 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 313.80. The total number of shares traded during the day was 62638 in over 1429 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 319.60 and intraday low of 312.30. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 19807562.00.

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