Shares of all Adani Group companies rose sharply on Monday, with several stocks gaining over 10%. Adani Total Gas led with an 11.01% increase. The rally followed media reports that Adani Group representatives met officials linked to former US President Donald Trump. The meeting reportedly focused on addressing bribery allegations concerning green energy contracts in India, which were allegedly not disclosed to American investors.
One-Day Gain of Over $5 Billion
Gautam Adani, India’s second-richest individual, saw his net worth increase by USD 5.61 billion (approx. ₹47,326 crore) in a single day on May 5. This made him the top billionaire gainer for the day, according to Bloomberg. His total net worth rose to USD 82.2 billion, reflecting a gain of USD 3.49 billion so far in 2025.
Follow-Up Decline
However, on Tuesday, Adani’s net worth declined by USD 3.27 billion, bringing his total to USD 78.9 billion (₹6,68,235 crore). Despite the dip, this marked the first time his net worth turned positive in 2025, placing him at the 20th position in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Performance of Adani Group
The Adani Group, a major Indian infrastructure conglomerate, owns the country’s largest private port and ranks among the world’s top coal traders. Its flagship company, Adani Enterprises, reported a profit after tax of ₹7,112 crore for FY 2024-25—more than double from the previous year.
