Gujarat Pipavav Port has formally announced the resignation of Chief Commercial Officer Amit Bhardwaj through regulatory filings submitted to stock exchanges on April 8, 2026. The resignation, effective June 30, 2026, was communicated through proper regulatory channels as required under SEBI listing regulations.

Regulatory Compliance and Filing Details

The company submitted the resignation intimation to both National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Limited under Regulation 30(2) of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Manish Agnihotri signed the formal communication to stock exchanges.

Resignation Letter Highlights

Bhardwaj submitted his resignation letter dated April 7, 2026, addressed to Managing Director Girish Aggarwal. In his formal communication, he expressed gratitude for the opportunities and support received during his tenure with the organization. The Chief Commercial Officer described his experience working with the team as valuable and rewarding.

Transition Planning and Commitment

The resignation letter emphasized Bhardwaj's commitment to ensuring a smooth transition process. He indicated willingness to assist in handing over responsibilities during the notice period, which extends until June 30, 2026. This extended timeline provides Gujarat Pipavav Port adequate opportunity to manage the leadership transition in commercial operations.

The formal resignation process demonstrates the company's adherence to regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards in managing senior executive departures.

Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited has released its operational data for Q4FY26 and FY26, showing mixed performance across different cargo segments with notable declines in container operations. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, covering the quarter and financial year ended 31st March 2026.

Annual Performance Overview

For the complete financial year FY26, Gujarat Pipavav Port handled total cargo volumes across multiple segments, with container operations showing a declining trend. Annual container handling dropped to 668,000 TEUs from 694,000 TEUs in FY25, while train volumes fell to 1,747 for the year.

Quarterly Performance Analysis

The port's Q4FY26 operational metrics revealed varied performance across cargo categories. Container operations, a key revenue driver, experienced a decline during the quarter, handling 165,000 TEUs compared to 172,000 TEUs in Q4FY25.

Container and Rail Operations

Container handling operations showed declining trends both in absolute volumes and rail connectivity. The number of container trains handled decreased to 401 from 470 in Q4FY25, indicating reduced rail connectivity during the quarter.

Operational Highlights

Despite container volume challenges, the port demonstrated strong performance in Ro Ro operations, which showed consistent growth both quarterly and annually. Annual Ro Ro handling reached 229,000 units in FY26, representing significant improvement from 164,000 units in FY25.

Dry bulk operations also showed positive annual growth, with volumes increasing to 2.90 million MT in FY26 from 2.21 million MT in FY25. Liquid cargo handling improved marginally to 1.59 million MT from 1.46 million MT in the previous financial year.

The operational data disclosure was signed by Manish Agnihotri, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, and made available on the company's website as per regulatory requirements.