Gautam Adani — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Chairman at Adani Group since 1988.
Founder of Adani Group, a multinational conglomerate with 7 publicly listed entities.
Ranked 2nd richest person in India and 29th in the world with a net worth of $64 billion (as of Sept 2025).
Included in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world (2022).
Leads businesses focused on nation-building through infrastructure, including ports, power, and sustainable energy.
Accused of stock manipulation and fraud by Hindenburg Research in 2023, and indicted for bribery by the U.S. Attorney's Office in 2024.

Biography

Gautam Adani is the founder and Chairman of the Adani Group, an Indian multinational conglomerate established in 1988. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, the group ranks among the top three industrial conglomerates in India, comprising seven publicly listed entities. Adani, a first-generation entrepreneur, leads a diverse portfolio including Energy, Ports & Logistics, Mining & Resources, Gas, Defence & Aerospace, and Airports.