Overview
Gautam Adani is the chairman and founder of the Adani Group, a multinational conglomerate that is involved in various industries such as ports, logistics, energy, and agribusiness. With a net worth of over $75 billion, he is considered to be one of the richest men in India and the world.
Early Life and Education
Gautam Adani was born on June 24, 1962, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. His father was a textile merchant and his mother was a homemaker. Adani dropped out of college to work as a diamond sorter in Mumbai. Later, he started his own diamond brokerage firm.
Career and Achievements
In 1988, Gautam Adani founded Adani Enterprises, which specialized in the import and export of various commodities such as coal, iron ore, and soybean. Over the years, the company diversified into other industries such as ports, logistics, and energy.
One of the major achievements of Adani Group was the acquisition of the Mundra Port in Gujarat in 2001, which at the time was the largest private sector port in India. Today, Adani Ports is the largest port operator in the country with operations in Australia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Gautam Adani also ventured into the renewable energy sector and set up Adani Green Energy, which is involved in the production of solar and wind energy. The company has now become one of the largest renewable energy producers in the world.
In addition to his business interests, Gautam Adani is also involved in various philanthropic activities. He has set up the Adani Foundation, which is focused on education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihoods.
Personal Life
Gautam Adani is married to Priti Adani and they have two sons. Adani is known to be a very private person and rarely gives interviews to the media.
Profile
Name | Gautam Adani |
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Born | June 24, 1962 |
Country | India |
Sector | Ports, Logistics, Energy, Agribusiness, and Infrastructure |
Companies | Adani Group, Adani Ports and SEZ, Adani Power, Adani Green Energy, and many more |
Net Worth | $75 billion |
Forbes URL href | https://www.forbes.com/profile/gautam-adani/?sh=9b80ee345764 |