In a bold vision statement for the next phase of the Adani Group’s expansion, Chairman Gautam Adani announced an unprecedented investment of $15–20 billion annually over the next five years across the conglomerate’s diverse businesses, calling it “not just a bet on business, but a bet on India’s destiny.”
Speaking virtually at the group’s Annual General Meeting, Adani outlined a sweeping roadmap that includes mega investments in renewable energy, urban transformation, data centers, smart metering, cement, ports, and aviation.
These are not just investments in our group, but investments in the possibilities for doing our part to build India’s infrastructure,” Adani said.
Facing Scrutiny with Resilience
The announcement comes amid renewed global scrutiny, including a recent U.S. investigation regarding alleged bribery to secure Indian energy contracts. Addressing this directly, Adani reaffirmed the group’s compliance standards and said, “No one from the Adani Group has been charged under FCPA or any obstruction of justice.”
He added, “True leadership is constructed not in sunshine, but in the fire of crisis.”
Business Highlights and Sectoral Progress
Energy & Power
Adani Power crossed 100 billion units in electricity generation and targets 31 GW by 2030. The group is building a 50 GW renewable energy park at Khavda, Gujarat, expected to contribute to a combined 100 GW capacity (thermal + RE + hydro) by 2030.
Smart Infrastructure: Adani Energy Solutions secured ₹44,000 crore in transmission orders and is executing ₹13,600 crore worth of smart metering projects.
Green Manufacturing: Adani New Industries aims to produce 10 GW of solar modules by next year and expand its electrolyser production.
Ports & Logistics: Adani Ports handled a record 450 MTPA, while natural resources output reached 47 million tonnes, with 30% growth targeted by FY26.
Cement: After acquiring Holcim’s India assets, the group hit 100 MTPA capacity—already achieving 72% of its 2027 goal.
Airports: Adani Airports handled 94 million passengers in FY25. The Navi Mumbai Airport is set for launch later this year with 20 million passenger capacity.
Digital & Clean Mobility: Adani launched gigawatt-scale renewable-powered data centers and now operates 3,400 EV charging stations in 22 states through Adani Total Gas.
Urban Transformation: Perhaps the most socially ambitious project, Adani’s Dharavi redevelopment aims to shift over 1 million slum dwellers into a new township with modern amenities, schools, healthcare, and open spaces.
A Vision Beyond Balance Sheets
Gautam Adani emphasized that the purpose of the conglomerate goes beyond market success, stating that it is not about chasing valuation, but about building it brick by brick—not just serving markets, but serving the nation’s destiny. He concluded the AGM by highlighting the role of entrepreneurship in shaping India’s future, saying that history should remember them not for the size of their balance sheet, but for the strength of their backbone.
