Mr. Gautam Adani began his career as a diamond sorter in 1978, which sparked his entrepreneurial journey. He then founded Adani Exports in 1988, marking the start of a multifaceted global conglomerate.
Mr. Gautam Adani established Adani Exports that deals in agricultural commodities and power in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Adani Enterprises Ltd listed on the BSE and NSE, quickly grew into a major player. The company transformed Mundra into a major port, expanded into power with Adani Power, and diversified into natural resources management and FMCG with Adani Wilmar.
Adani Enterprises Ltd, formerly Adani Exports, listed on the BSE and NSE on November 1, 1994. The IPO was oversubscribed 25 times at Rs 150/share.
In the same year, the Adani Group gets approval from Gujarat Maritime Board for setting up a captive jetty in Mundra.
Inspired by Kandla port, Mr. Adani transformed Mundra into a leading port. Today, it’s a major economic gateway with robust multimodal connectivity.
Adani Group touched new heights with Golden Status for Adani Exports, revolutionised trade with Mundra Port’s groundbreaking launch, and expanded into international markets. Our IPOs achieved success, while our contributions in philanthropy and education set new benchmarks.
Mundra Port’s container terminal 1 began operation with rail rake services, managing 80 rakes daily and connecting to the national rail network.
The Shree Shantilal Bhudarmal Adani Charitable Trust became Adani Foundation, focusing on holistic community development and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone are listed on the BSE and NSE, with the IPO receiving 116 times oversubscription.
Adani Agri Logistics Ltd (AALL) commissioned grain silos at seven locations, advancing its mission of ensuring food security in India.
In this era, Adani Group accelerated growth through key acquisitions, new ventures, and a renewed brand. We’ve expanded our renewable energy capacity, led in power and port operations, and made significant infrastructure investments, positioning ourselves for future advancements.
The Group launched a new brand identity and logo reflecting values of trust and reliability, enhancing its reputation with stakeholders and consumers.
The Group also introduced India’s largest power plant of 40 MW in Bitta, Gujarat, establishing APL Mundra as the leading private thermal power producer with 4,620 MW.
Adani Power Ltd became India’s largest private thermal power generator with 9,280 MW.
APSEZ acquired Dhamra Port in Odisha and won container terminal contract at Ennore port in Chennai.
Moreover, Adani ventured into defence sector, partnering with Israel’s Elbit Systems for surveillance drones, marking a significant step in nation-building.
The Group capitalised India’s renewable energy with a 648 MW solar plant, one of the world’s largest, in Kamuthi, Tamil Nadu.
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) listed on stock exchanges, became India’s largest and a global leader in utility-scale renewable energy.
Adani Logistics Ltd and NYK Auto Logistics (India) Private Ltd announced a joint venture in rail logistics.
APSEZ completed acquisition of Kattupalli Port, adding another port to its string of pearls.
The Group continued its forward march, scaling new heights. It emerged as second largest IRM player in the world.
It ventured into sports with Adani Sportsline and won the inaugural boxing league.
APSEZ completed acquisition of Krishnapatnam Port.
Adani Group partnered with EdgeConneX, USA to set up data centres to provide controlled and secure environment for data and digital information.
Adani acquired 23.5% stake in Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport in Mumbai from GVK for operation management.
APSEZ unlocked India’s eastern hinterland with Rs 6,200 crore acquisition of Gangavaram Port.
Adani Sportsline bought a cricket team for UAE T20 League.
Adani Group acquired Holcim India’s cement business (Ambuja Cement and ACC), making it the biggest-ever acquisition in India’s infra and materials space at USD 10.5 billion.
Adani Ports & SEZ acquired Karaikal Port.
Adani Group marked significant achievements with the launch of the Drishti 10 UAV, the acquisition of Gopalpur port, and new copper unit start-up. We’ve also surpassed 10,000 MW in renewable energy and opened the world’s largest renewable energy park, paving the way for future growth.
Adani Defence & Aerospace opened our first indigenously manufactured Drishti 10 UAV.
Adani Green sponsored Green Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery at London Science Museum.
The inaugural “Amazing Adanians” talent show spotlighted extraordinary talents from employees and families, culminating in a thrilling multi-stage contest judged by Shibani Kashyap, Sanam Johar, and Abhijit Pohankar.
Adani Airport Holdings handled over 1 million tonnes of cargo in FY24, marking 7% growth YoY and 30.1% market share. Of this, 65% was international cargo, showing 9% annual growth.
Mr Adani announced a $100-billion investment in green energy and manufacturing, aiming to produce the world’s cheapest green electron and build India’s largest renewable park and AI-powered green data centers.
At Adani Enterprises' 30th-anniversary AGM, Mr Adani hailed India as a stabiliser, celebrating the company’s remarkable rise from its 1994 IPO through challenges overcome by steadfast perseverance.
As India's principal sponsor at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Adani Group launched #DeshkaGeetAtOlympics to celebrate athletes’ dedication and to surpass previous medal tallies while inspiring national pride through its ongoing support of sports.
The arrival of mother ship San Fernando at Adani’s Vizhinjam International Seaport marks India’s entry into global transshipment, launching the nation’s first automated deepwater port with world-class infrastructure and strategic global connectivity.
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay visited Adani’s Khavda and Mundra sites to explore collaboration. Inspired by Adani’s renewable vision, the visit strengthened Indo-Bhutan ties and paved the way for sustainable future partnerships.
AGEL operationalised 250 MW wind capacity at Khavda, taking total to 2,250 MW. Powered by 5.2 MW turbines, it advances India’s clean energy leadership and supports 16.1 million homes annually.
Adani Ports acquired 80% in Astro for $185 million, adding 26 offshore vessels and Tier-1 clients, expanding its global marine footprint and fleet to 168 vessels across key regions.
Mr Adani announced the launch of Adani’s Global Capability Centre (GCC), a transformative step to drive efficiency, innovation and excellence, marking a new chapter in the Group’s growth journey.
Adani Group is proud to be listed among TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2024, recognised for employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability—making it the only Indian infrastructure firm on this prestigious global list.
Ambuja Cements became the first global cement maker to join Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID) advancing its Net Zero by 2050 goal with Rs 10,000 crore green energy investments and strategic decarbonisation initiatives.
Mundra Port marked its 25th anniversary with a commemorative postal stamp, celebrating its transformation into India’s largest port and its significant socio-economic contributions, unveiled on World Post Day by Gujarat’s Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
Adani and Google partnered to power Google’s India operations with clean energy from Adani’s solar-wind hybrid project at Khavda, supporting 24x7 carbon-free energy and advancing shared sustainability goals.
Adani Group’s new “Hum Karke Dikhate Hain” campaign put a spotlight on real human stories, showcasing how infrastructure projects transform lives—starting with a film about clean energy lighting up a rural village through wind power.
Adani Group and ISKCON served Mahaprasad to 50 lakh devotees at Maha Kumbh 2025. Mr Adani met Guru Prasad Swami Ji, reaffirming their shared commitment to selfless service and cultural heritage.
Ahead of his wedding, Jeet Adani launched ‘Mangal Seva’ to support 500 newly married women with disabilities annually, reflecting the Adani family’s deep commitment to service, dignity and inclusive philanthropy.
Mr Adani honoured his vow of a simple wedding for son Jeet by donating Rs 10,000 crore to social causes, while acknowledging his wife Dr Priti Adani’s pivotal role in shaping Jeet’s journey.
Adani Ports started operations at Colombo West International Terminal, a $800-million automated deep-water facility set to boost Sri Lanka’s maritime status and regional trade, handling 3.2M TEUs (twenty feet equivalent units) annually.
APSEZ handled a record 450.2 MMT cargo in FY25, with Mundra becoming India’s first port to cross 200 million metric tonnes (MMT) annually, marking major progress toward the 1 billion metric tonnes (MT) target by 2030.
PM Narendra Modi dedicated Vizhinjam Port, India’s first automated deepwater seaport, to the nation—a milestone in India’s trade ambitions. Strategically located, it aims to boost exports, lower logistics costs and reduce dependence on foreign transshipment hubs.
AEL launched India’s first hydrogen fuel cell truck in Raipur, marking a major step toward cleaner, sustainable mining logistics and reinforcing its commitment to decarbonisation and responsible operations.
Adani Group reported record FY25 results with Rs 89,806 crore EBITDA, Rs 40,565 crore PAT, and 16.5% ROA—among the highest globally—highlighting strong growth, prudent capital use and robust ESG performance.
MSC IRINA, the world’s largest container ship by TEU (twenty equivalent unit) capacity, docked at Vizhinjam,International Seaport, marking its first South Asian stop and showcasing the port’s readiness for ultra-large vessels and sustainable shipping.