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Born 24 June 1962
Age 62
Birth Place Ahmedabad
Profession Businessman
Company Adani Group
Designation Founder And Chairman Of The Adani Group
Citizenship India

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Gautam Adani BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 06 Feb 2025

Gautam Adani, an Indian billionaire and the chairman of the Adani Group, is one of the most prominent figures in India’s corporate world. From humble beginnings in Gujarat to becoming one of the wealthiest individuals globally, Adani’s journey epitomizes ambition, resilience, and strategic fores...ight. His ventures span across diverse sectors, including ports, energy, mining, and renewable power, making the Adani Group a crucial player in India’s economic growth. Born on June 24, 1962, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Gautam Adani came from a modest family. His father was a textile merchant, and young Adani exhibited an entrepreneurial spirit early on. While he enrolled at Gujarat University to pursue a degree in commerce, he dropped out after the second year to pursue business opportunities. Adani began his career in Mumbai as a diamond sorter in the early 1980s before returning to Gujarat to help his brother with a plastics business. This venture laid the foundation for his entry into global trade, which would later evolve into the multi-industry empire that is the Adani Group. Founded in 1988, the Adani Group initially focused on commodity trading. The turning point came in the 1990s when India liberalized its economy, presenting vast opportunities for infrastructure development. Adani seized the moment and diversified into ports and logistics. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), established in 1998, is now India’s largest port operator, managing key ports such as Mundra Port in Gujarat. The Mundra Port, strategically located on India’s western coast, became the cornerstone of Adani’s vision to establish a robust logistics network. In the energy sector, the Adani Group has achieved remarkable milestones. It is India’s largest private power producer and has a significant footprint in renewable energy. Adani Green Energy, one of the group’s subsidiaries, is among the world’s largest renewable energy companies, aligning with India’s push towards sustainability. Adani’s meteoric rise has not been without challenges and controversies. Critics have often scrutinized the group’s rapid expansion, alleging its success is linked to favorable policies and government support. The Hindenburg Research report in early 2023 accused the Adani Group of stock manipulation and corporate governance issues, leading to a sharp decline in the group’s market value. Adani vehemently denied these allegations, and the group has since worked to rebuild investor confidence.

Gautam Adani PERSONAL LIFE

Father	Shantilal Adani
Mother	Shanta Adani
Spouse	Priti Adani (1986),
Children	Karan Adani, Jeet Adani
Education	Gujarat University (dropped out, 1978)
Net Worth	148,700,000,000 United States dollar, 47,100,000,000 United States dollar ( Source: Wikipedia )

News

GAUTAM ADANI NEWS

A technician talks on his cell phone at the Photovoltaic Modules assembling plant of Adani Green Energy Ltd, in Mundra. (Reuters File)

US Indictment: Independent review found no irregularities, says Adani Green

April 29, 2025 6:47 pm

The DoJ has alleged that between 2020 and 2024, senior executives of Adani Green, Azure Power and CDPQ participated in a scheme to bribe Indian government officials to ensure the execution of lucrative solar energy supply contracts with government entities.

Why Adani group is transferring 5G spectrum to Airtel, effectively shelving its telecom ambitions

April 23, 2025 12:26 pm

Adani Data Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, had bought 400 Mhz spectrum in the 26 Ghz band for Rs 212 crore in the auctions held in July 2022, which was the first time 5G spectrum was auctioned.

Gautam Adani met Hemant Soren at the Jharkhand CM's residence (Photo - X/Hemant Soren)

Gautam Adani at Hemant Soren’s home: Jharkhand drama peaks over a guest appearance

April 01, 2025 11:54 am

BJP questions agenda of closed-door meeting at CM residence at a time when INDIA parties targeting Adani Group, JMM and Congress say “natural for businessmen to meet CM, meeting need not be hyped”

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March 28, 2025 9:52 pm

The BJP under Narendra Modi is back into its winning habits, explaining the 11th year in a row that its Big Two remain the Big Two, followed by other Sangh Parivar principals. And that begs a counter-question: can the Opposition get into a winning habit?

Shark Tank India season 4 finale: Jeet Adani appears as guest mentor, recommends marriage 'a 100%'

March 19, 2025 6:41 pm

The Sharks also hailed the Adani family's efforts of philanthropy of about Rs 10,000 crore during the wedding ceremony

The high court passed the verdict on appeals by the Adanis and AEL challenging the sessions court order, argued through senior advocates Amit Desai and Vikram Nankani. (File Image)

Allegations ‘unsustainable’: Bombay HC discharges Gautam Adani, Rajesh Adani in SFIO's 'share-rigging' case

March 17, 2025 5:34 pm

The case pertains to alleged violations of market regulations to the tune of Rs 388 crore over which the Serious Fraud Investigation Office had filed a chargesheet in 2012.

Navi Mumbai airport set to be inaugurated in June: Adani

March 16, 2025 11:33 pm

The greenfield airport, developed by Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL), is a 74:26 joint venture between Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) and City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO)

Global Investors' Summit: Gautam Adani outlines multi-sector investment plan of over Rs 1.1 lakh crore to create 1.2 lakh jobs in MP

February 24, 2025 1:23 pm

Speaking at the summit on Monday, Adani also said the Group is in discussions with the state government over an additional investment of Rs 1 lakh crore for a greenfield smart city, an airport project and a coal-gasification project.

Adani issue not personal matter but one of country: Rahul on PM Modi's remarks to US press

February 21, 2025 7:20 pm

A case of "corruption and theft" was pending against Adani in the US, Rahul Gandhi further alleged.

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US SEC seeks Law Ministry’s help to serve complaint against Adanis

February 20, 2025 10:43 pm

The SEC submitted a status update on Tuesday to Judge Nicholas Garaufis at the US District Court, Eastern District of New York regarding its efforts to serve its complaint on Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani (defendants).