JSW Infrastructure Limited has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, JSW Kolkata Container Terminal Private Limited, has received permission to commence operations at Berth No. 7 and its Back Up Area of Netaji Subhash Dock (NSD) under Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. The permission was granted by the Principal Commissioner of Customs (Port) and communicated through a trade circular dated 7th May, 2026, issued by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. The company disclosed this development to stock exchanges on 8th May, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.

Background and Project Details

This operational commencement marks a significant milestone in a project that has been progressing through key stages. The project pertains to the Reconstruction of Berth No. 8 and Mechanization of Berth Nos. 7 and 8 at Netaji Subhash Dock of the Kolkata Dock System, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. The project is being executed on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.

The key milestones and project details leading up to this development are outlined below:

Regulatory Disclosure

The disclosure was made in compliance with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated 30th January, 2026. The filing was signed by Hitesh Kanani, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of JSW Infrastructure Limited, with Membership No. F6188. The intimation is in continuation of the company's earlier disclosures dated 7th July, 2025, and 15th September, 2025, related to the same project at Netaji Subhash Dock.

JSW Infrastructure Limited has commenced commercial operations at its Gati Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminal at Arakkonam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The company received approval from Southern Railway, Chennai Division under Indian Railways and started operations with effect from April 14, 2026.

Terminal Operations Launch

The operational launch marks the successful completion of construction and commissioning phases of the cargo terminal facility. Key operational details include:

Project Development Timeline

The company had previously received the Letter of Acceptance on June 27, 2024, for the "Contract for Construction & Operation of Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal" at Arakkonam. The terminal has been constructed entirely on Railway land under the Indian Railways network, positioning it strategically within the government's Gati Shakti initiative for multimodal connectivity.

Regulatory Compliance

JSW Infrastructure has made this disclosure in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The announcement also references SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, ensuring full regulatory adherence.

Strategic Significance

The Gati Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminal represents JSW Infrastructure's expansion in the railway logistics sector. Southern Railway's approval and the terminal's operational readiness demonstrate its capability to handle cargo operations and contribute to the region's logistics infrastructure. The facility's location in Chennai positions it advantageously for serving the industrial and commercial needs of Tamil Nadu and surrounding regions.

The formal approval communication was received via email on the same day operations commenced, indicating seamless coordination between JSW Infrastructure and the railway authorities for the terminal's launch.