Adani’s Airport Dream Takes Flight with $750 Million Deal and 20 Million Passengers

Adani Enterprises is gearing up for a major leap in India’s aviation sector as the Navi Mumbai International Airport prepares to welcome its first passengers in mid-2025. The airport, developed in five phases, will handle up to 20 million travelers annually in its initial phase, with a long-term goal of reaching a staggering 90 million passengers per year. This ambitious project is poised to transform regional air travel and ease congestion at Mumbai’s main airport.

 

To fuel this growth, Adani’s airport division has secured $750 million in global financing, led by First Abu Dhabi Bank, Barclays, and Standard Chartered. The proceeds will be used to refinance $400 million in existing debt and fund further capital expenditure, ensuring the airport’s infrastructure is world-class from day one. The financing deal reflects growing international confidence in Adani’s ability to deliver large-scale infrastructure, despite recent regulatory scrutiny abroad.

 

The Navi Mumbai airport will feature a 3,700-meter runway, advanced terminals, and modern air traffic control systems. Its launch is expected to create a dual-airport system for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, integrating operations with the already bustling Mumbai International Airport. The project also includes multi-modal connectivity, with road, rail, metro, and waterway links planned.

 

With operations set to begin soon, Adani’s latest moves signal a bold new era for Indian aviation—one defined by scale, connectivity, and global financial backing.

 

Sources: Economic Times, Business Standard, Financial Express