Thiruvananthapuram, July 1 -- Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Wednesday informed the State Assembly that any reported share sale in the Vizhinjam International Port would require state approval before finalisation.

"The news that 49% of the shares of Adani Ports Limited, which operates the Vizhinjam International Port, would be transferred to the MSC Group had come to the government's attention. However, no approval has been sought from the government for this. According to regulations, share transfers cannot be carried out without government approval. Approval from the state government is required, and in certain matters, approval from the central government is also necessary. They have not approached the authorities seeking such...