Adani's 'string of pearls'

With the acquisition of the Dhamra port, the Adani Group has now established its presence on the east coast. The company already operates the largest private sector port in Mundra on the west coast and also operates terminals in Vizag, Kandla, Mormugao, Dahej and Hazira, prompting a senior government official to quip that the company is building its own "string of pearls" along India's coastline, not unlike China.