Gautam Adani

Gautam Adani

Personal information
Full name	Gautam Shantilal Adani
Nationality	Indian
Born	24 June 1962 Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Occupation	Businessman, entrepreneur
Known for	Founder and chairman of the Adani Group
Spouse	Priti Adani
Children	2

Gautam Shantilal Adani (born 24 June 1962) is an Indian businessman and entrepreneur, best known as the founder and chairman of the Adani Group, a diversified conglomerate headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Its business interests include ports, logistics, energy, airports, natural resources, cement, and infrastructure.

Gautam Adani was born on 24 June 1962 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, into a Gujarati Jain family. He is one of the children of Shantilal and Shantaben Adani. He attended school in Ahmedabad and later enrolled at Gujarat University, but left his studies before completing a degree to pursue business opportunities.
In 1978, Adani moved to Mumbai and began working in the diamond trade. This early experience exposed him to commercial activity and helped him develop business skills. He later returned to Gujarat and joined his family's business, before establishing his own trading venture.
In 1988, he founded Adani Enterprises, then known as Adani Exports, which initially focused on commodity trading. The business gradually expanded into infrastructure, ports, energy, logistics, and other sectors, forming the foundation of the Adani Group.

Gautam Adani is married to Priti Adani, who is associated with the Adani Foundation and its philanthropic work. They have two sons, Karan Adani and Jeet Adani, who are involved in the family's business interests. Adani generally keeps his personal life private, while his public profile is primarily connected to his business leadership and philanthropic initiatives.

Gautam Adani | Founder & Chairman of Adani Group | Infrastructure | Ports & Logistics | Energy | Renewable Energy | Entrepreneurship
Gautam Adani's career developed from commodity trading into large-scale infrastructure and industrial operations. In 1988, he established Adani Enterprises, which became the principal platform for the group's expansion. A major milestone was the development of Mundra Port in Gujarat, which grew into a significant part of the group's port and logistics network.
The Adani Group subsequently expanded into power generation, electricity transmission, renewable energy, airports, natural resources, and cement. Its portfolio includes businesses such as Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Adani Power, Adani Green Energy, and Adani Enterprises. The group has pursued projects in India and overseas, with operations spanning several sectors of the economy.

Adani Group describes its guiding philosophy as “Growth with Goodness” and presents nation-building, infrastructure development, and long-term value creation as central themes of its business approach. The group's stated values include courage, trust, and commitment. Its activities include investments in transport, energy, and infrastructure, alongside community initiatives supported by the Adani Foundation.

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