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Gautam Adani

Founder and chairman of India's Adani Group, active in ports, energy and infrastructure.

Gautam Adani founded Adani Exports in 1988 and now chairs the Indian group spanning ports, airports, energy and other infrastructure.

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What businesses does Gautam Adani lead?

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Background

Gautam Adani is the founder and chairman of the Adani Group. The group's corporate history traces its origins to Adani Exports, which he established in Ahmedabad in 1988.

The group's businesses include ports, airports, power generation and distribution, natural resources and cement. His official profile identifies infrastructure and energy as the main fields of the business he leads.

Common Questions

Who is Gautam Adani?

Gautam Adani is the founder and chairman of the Adani Group, an Indian infrastructure and energy business group.Source: https://www.adani.com/about-us/leadership/gautam-adani

What businesses does the Adani Group operate?

Its businesses include ports, airports, energy generation and distribution, natural resources, cement and other infrastructure.Source: https://www.adani.com/about-us/leadership/gautam-adani

Was Gautam Adani scheduled to meet Marco Rubio in October 2026?

The Wire reported a planned meeting during Rubio's India visit. That report did not confirm its completion.Source: https://m.thewire.in/article/diplomacy/rubio-pushes-us-energy-sales-to-india-says-trade-deal-is-close-during-india-visit

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