Biography
Gautam Adani, born on 24 June 1962 in Ahmedabad, is the founder and chairman of the Adani Group, one of India’s largest infrastructure-led business groups. He started his entrepreneurial journey in commodity trading in 1988 and gradually built a diversified empire spanning ports, power, airports, cement, logistics and energy.
A major turning point came with the development of Mundra Port in Gujarat, which became the foundation for Adani’s growing logistics and infrastructure business. Over the years, the group expanded into airports, electricity generation and transmission, cement, gas distribution and media.
Adani is also putting increasing focus on renewable energy and green infrastructure, with Adani Green Energy developing large-scale solar and wind projects as part of the group’s long-term energy ambitions.
His business empire today includes Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Adani Power, Adani Green Energy, Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Total Gas, Ambuja Cements, ACC and NDTV, among others.
Family & Legacy
Gautam Adani is married to Priti Adani and has two sons, Karan Adani and Jeet Adani, who are increasingly involved in the group’s businesses.
From a small trading venture to a sprawling infrastructure powerhouse, Adani’s journey reflects the scale and speed at which India’s business landscape has evolved.
