Energy & Infrastructure
Gautam Adani
Estimated Net Worth
$104 Billion
Quick Facts
- Full Name Gautam Shantilal Adani
- Born June 24, 1962
- Nationality Indian
- Primary Sources Adani Group, Ports, Power Generation, Coal Mining
Biography
Gautam Adani is an Indian billionaire industrialist who built the Adani Group into one of India's largest conglomerates, spanning ports, power generation, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Rising from humble beginnings as a diamond trader, he leveraged government connections and aggressive expansion to become one of Asia's richest individuals, though his wealth has been subject to significant volatility due to market fluctuations and regulatory scrutiny.
Sources of Wealth
Adani Group Holdings
~$85 Billion
Majority stake in the Adani Group conglomerate, which operates India's largest private port operator, major power plants, and extensive infrastructure projects across India and internationally.
Renewable Energy & Green Investments
~$12 Billion
Major investments in solar and wind power projects through Adani Green Energy, making it one of the world's largest renewable energy companies by market capitalization.
Coal Mining & Energy Trading
~$7 Billion
Extensive coal mining operations both domestically in India and internationally, plus energy trading businesses that support the group's integrated energy strategy.