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JSW Infra arm acquires rail siding in Karnataka to boost logistics playJSW Infrastructure’s subsidiary JSW Port Logistics has acquired a brownfield rail siding in Kudathini, Karnataka, for ₹57 crore, aiming to develop it into a multi-modal logistics park to strengthen connectivity.By Sheersh Kapoor   September 11, 2025, 5:47:54 PM IST (Published)2 Min ReadJSW Infrastructure Ltd, India’s second-largest private port operator, on Thursday said its wholly owned subsidiary JSW Port Logistics has acquired a brownfield rail siding in Kudathini, Ballari district of Karnataka, for ₹57 crore.

The site, spread across nearly 86 acres and previously owned by Hothur Ispat, is set to be developed into a state-of-the-art multi-modal logistics park (MMLP). The facility will include modern land infrastructure, container handling systems, a rail freight terminal, and a fully equipped inland container depot. Commercial operations are expected to begin within six months, with a phased ramp-up.

JSW Infra said the total investment for developing the project is pegged at around ₹380 crore, including the acquisition cost, which will be deployed over the next few years. The move aligns with the company’s strategy of building a pan-India logistics network and expanding multi-modal connectivity through rail-linked terminals across key industrial corridors.

At present, JSW Infrastructure operates rail-linked terminals in Panvel (Maharashtra) and Morbi (Gujarat), with another Gati Shakti terminal under construction in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu. The Kudathini facility adds to this network and offers strategic synergies, being located close to JSW Steel’s flagship Vijayanagar plant and other group facilities in cement, paints, and energy.

The company said the site’s location within a vibrant industrial ecosystem — including mining firms, iron ore processors, agri-product companies, and manufacturers of cement, chemicals, and steel — enhances its potential to attract third-party cargo volumes. Currently, the Ballari region lacks a rail-linked inland container depot, leading to higher logistics costs for containerised export-import cargo moved by road. The proposed facility is expected to lower costs and offer an integrated logistics solution to customers in the region.

JSW Infrastructure shares closed 0.16% higher at ₹314.35 apiece on the NSE on Thursday, ahead of the announcement.

The company, part of the JSW Group, operates 12 port concessions across India’s east and west coasts and a liquid storage terminal in Fujairah, UAE. It aims to expand its total cargo-handling capacity from the current 177 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 400 MTPA by 2030.Continue ReadingCheck out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!TagsJSWMerger and Acquisitionshare market today