# Gujarat port policy faces first test as 30-year concessions near expiry 2026-08-10T04:53:15+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The 30-year operating rights for Gujarat's first-generation private ports, Pipavav and Mundra, are approaching expiry, putting the state's port policy under scrutiny. APM Terminals Pipavav's concession ends on September 29, 2028, while Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone's right to operate Mundra port expires on February 16, 2031. The Gujarat government has yet to announce a framework for extending these concessions, though both operators have applied for extensions. The Hindu Businessline reports that the lack of clarity is creating an investment concern, with APM Terminals Pipavav linking major investment decisions to a resolution. Other states, including Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, have offered longer concession periods for new ports. ## Coverage - thehindubusinessline.com Tags: Adani Ports, APM Terminals, concession policy, Gujarat, infrastructure, ports Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gujarat-port-policy-faces-first-test-as-30-year-concessions-near-expiry/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gujarat-port-policy-faces-first-test-as-30-year-concessions-near-expiry/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.