Investment & Impact

INVESTMENT PROFILE: Equity

In addition to its core lending activities, Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) has developed a strategic equity portfolio to support critical maritime and connectivity infrastructure projects. These investments are aligned with the Corporation’s broader objective of strengthening the maritime ecosystem through targeted capital participation in key assets.

SMFCL’s equity investments are focused on enhancing port connectivity, improving logistics efficiency, and enabling integrated infrastructure development across the value chain.

Presently SMFCL has invested in following strategic/projects/initiatives:

Sr. No.	Name of Subsidiary Company / SPV	FY of Investment	Investment (INR crore)	% of Holding
1	Krishnapatnam Railway Co. Ltd.	2018-19	125	20.00%
2	India Ports Global Limited	2018-19	10	100.00%
3	Haridaspur Paradip Railway Co. Ltd	2019-20 & 2020-21	(284.50 + 52.29) = 336.79	25.91%
4	Calcatta-Haldia Port Road Co Ltd.	2015-16	50	3.28%
5	Vishakhapatnam Port Road Co. Ltd.	2015-16	20	25.87%
6	Brahmaputra Sagarmala Mandir Darshanam SPV Pvt. Ltd.	2024-25	0.05	49.00%
Total up to FY 2024-25			541.79

Building on both its financing and investment activities, SMFCL is positioned to play a broader developmental role in shaping India’s maritime future.

Enabling India’s Maritime Transformation

SMFCL plays a transformative role in bridging critical financing gaps and enabling large-scale investment across India’s maritime sector. By aligning capital with sector-specific requirements, the Corporation contributes to enhancing logistics efficiency, strengthening domestic capabilities, and supporting port-led industrialization.

Through its integrated financing and investment approach, SMFCL supports the development of ports, connectivity infrastructure, and maritime industries—facilitating participation from both public and private stakeholders. Its interventions are aimed at improving project viability, accelerating execution timelines, and strengthening overall sector competitiveness.

As India advances toward its long-term maritime vision, with increasing focus on shipbuilding, green maritime initiatives, and logistics integration, SMFCL is well-positioned to scale its impact. By mobilizing long-term capital and enabling risk-mitigated investments, the Corporation is contributing to the development of a resilient and future-ready maritime ecosystem.

With a strong financial foundation, a scalable operating model, and deep alignment with national priorities, SMFCL is playing a pivotal role in advancing India’s journey toward becoming a globally competitive maritime economy.