MSC-Adani Vizhinjam port deal: State govt. approval needed for share transfer
The Kerala government has stated that Adani Ports requires state approval before transferring a 49% stake in the Vizhinjam International Seaport to the MSC Group. Officials noted that the concession agreement mandates government consent for any ownership change exceeding 25%.
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This highlights the regulatory complexities and national security concerns involved in infrastructure projects involving private-public partnerships.
A day after the announcement by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) that the Switzerland-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Group will acquire a 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited (AVPPL), the concessionaire and operating company for the Vizhinjam International Seaport, the State government on Wednesday made it clear that its approval was required for share transfer under the MSC-Adani agreement.
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