At the 33rd Annual General Meeting of the Adani Group, Chairman Gautam Adani delivered an impassioned address, highlighting the bravery of India’s armed forces during Operation Sindoor, while detailing the Group’s financial and sectoral achievements for FY25.
Operation Sindoor and National Pride
Adani began his speech with a heartfelt tribute to India’s soldiers, stating:
“Peace is never free—it is earned… Operation Sindoor showed India knows the value of peace, but can respond in the language of strength when needed.”
He confirmed the use of Adani Defence drones and anti-drone systems during the mission, underscoring the Group’s active role in national security.
Tribute to Air India Crash Victims
He also paid tribute to victims of the tragic Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, expressing grief for the lives lost and solidarity with their families.
FY25 Highlights: Strong Growth Across Sectors
Adani detailed a year of record-breaking performance across sectors despite global volatility:
- Adani Power: Crossed 100 billion units of generation; on track for 31 GW by 2030.
- Adani Green: Building the world’s largest renewable park in Khavda, aiming for 50 GW by 2030.
- Adani Energy Solutions: ₹44,000 crore in transmission orders; ₹13,600 crore in smart metering.
- Adani Ports: Handled 450 MMT cargo, powering MSME exports.
- Adani Cement: Crossed 100 MTPA, achieving 72% of its 140 MTPA target.
- Adani Airports: Managed 94 million passengers, test flight at Navi Mumbai Airport, opening soon.
- Natural Resources: Produced 47 million tonnes of coal and iron ore.
- Adani Total Gas: Reached 1 million PNG customers, 3,400 EV charging stations.
- Adani Data Centres: Scaling renewable-powered campuses across India.
Future Plans & Massive Investments
Adani announced a CAPEX spend of $15–20 billion annually over the next 5 years to expand infrastructure across energy, logistics, and technology.
He emphasized the Group’s focus is not just on market valuation, but nation-building.
Social Impact: Health, Skills, and Housing
Highlighting CSR efforts:
- ₹60,000 crore pledge to improve healthcare, education, and skill development.
- Two 1,000-bed Adani Healthcare Temples in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, in partnership with Mayo Clinic.
- ₹2,000 crore Skill University in Mundra with global certifications.
- Dharavi Redevelopment to transform Asia’s largest slum into a modern township for 1 million residents.
Cultural Contribution
He also spoke of the Adani Group’s voluntary service at the Maha Kumbh Mela, feeding lakhs of devotees through the Mahaprasad Seva in collaboration with ISKCON.
Closing Message
“We are not laying concrete, we are laying conviction… History will remember not the towers we build, but the storms we survived.”
With a powerful blend of patriotism, purpose, and performance, Gautam Adani’s speech set a forward-looking tone for India’s future—and the Adani Group’s role in shaping it.
