GAUTAM ADANI, 3rd RICHEST MAN IN ASIA

Gautam Adani is an Indian billionaire businessman, founder and chairman of the Adani Group, a multinational conglomerate with major interests in ports, airports, energy (coal and green), logistics, cement, defense, and media, known for rapid expansion, close ties to Indian leadership, and navigating controversies, including a major short-seller report alleging fraud and recent US bribery charges, though the group denies wrongdoing and Indian regulators found insufficient evidence for fraud claims.

He started in commodities trading, built India's largest private port (Mundra Port), and diversified extensively, becoming one of the world's wealthiest individuals.

The Adani Group, which began in 1988 as a commodities trading firm, expanded through acquisitions and with the support of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Adani is India's biggest airport operator and also controls Mundra Port, India's largest, in his home state of Gujarat.

ABOUT ADANI GROUP

The Adani Group is a major Indian multinational conglomerate founded by Gautam Adani in 1988, evolving from commodity trading into a global leader in integrated infrastructure with diverse interests in energy (renewable & thermal), ports & logistics, airports, defense, data centers, and more, driven by a philosophy of "Nation Building" and "Growth with Goodness". With significant investments in India's infrastructure and green energy transition, it's a portfolio of publicly traded companies known for large-scale projects and global reach.

Energy & Utilities:

Power generation (Adani Power), transmission, distribution, gas, and major focus on renewables (Adani Green Energy).

Transport & Logistics:

Ports (Adani Ports & SEZ), airports, roads, and rail.

Resources:

Mining (coal, natural resources) and oil & gas.

Infrastructure & Real Estate:

Data centers, urban redevelopment (like Dharavi), and cement.

Food & FMCG:

Food processing and direct-to-consumer goods.

Media & Digital:

Investments in media (NDTV) and digital platforms.

3rd RICHEST MAN IN ASIA

Based on 2025 data, Gautam Adani is consistently ranked as the 3rd richest person in Asia, often following Mukesh Ambani and Zhong Shanshan.Adani's net worth was estimated around $54.7 billion to $60 billion, placing him 3rd in Asia and roughly 27th globally.