Divya Delhi:  Karan Adani, managing director of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, spoke at Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025 in Kochi on February 21. In his speech, he stated Kerala is a model of progress and India admires its disaster management. According to him, India is achieving unprecedented economic and infrastructure progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat goal. A thriving India needs strong regional economies, and Kerala shows how strategic investments can boost growth. Karan stated, “Adani Group has already invested Rs 5,000 crores in Vizhinjam port, and we are committing an additional Rs 20,000 crores.” He highlighted Adani Group's goal to build Vizhinjam port the region's largest transhipment port. Karan also proposed a Rs 5,500-crore expansion of Trivandrum International Airport. Karan said, “We will also set up a logistics and e-commerce hub in Cochin and increase our cement capacities. Adani Group would invest Rs 30,000 crores in Kerala over five years.