The Adani Group, a sprawling Indian conglomerate with tentacles in infrastructure, energy, mining, and commodities, has emerged as a formidable force in the countryโs economic landscape. Led by the enigmatic industrialist Gautam Adani, the group has witnessed a meteoric rise in recent years, capturing investor attention and sparking both admiration and scrutiny.
Adani Group Empire: A Constellation of Companies
The Adani Group comprises seven publicly traded entities, each commanding a significant presence in their respective domains:
- Adani Enterprises:ย The flagship company,ย with interests in ports,ย mining,ย power generation,ย and infrastructure development.ย (Website:ย https://www.adanienterprises.com/)
- Adani Ports & SEZ:ย Indiaโs largest private port operator,ย handling nearly 30% of the countryโs cargo.ย (Website:ย https://www.adaniports.com/)
- Adani Power:ย One of Indiaโs largest private power producers,ย with a diversified portfolio of thermal and renewable energy assets.ย (Website:ย https://www.adanipower.com/)
- Adani Green Energy:ย A leading renewable energy player,ย focusing on solar and wind power generation.ย (Website:ย https://www.adanigreenenergy.com/about-us)
- Adani Wilmar:ย A joint venture with Wilmar International,ย focusing on agri-businesses like food processing and oilseeds trading.ย (Website:ย https://www.adaniwilmar.com/)
- Adani Total Gas:ย A joint venture with TotalEnergies,ย engaged in city gas distribution and LNG infrastructure development.ย (Website:ย https://www.adanigas.com/)
- Adani Transmission:ย Focuses on power transmission and distribution projects across India.ย (Website:ย https://www.adanienergysolutions.com/)
- Ambuja Cement: Ambuja Cements, a part of the global conglomerate LafargeHolcim, is among the leading cement companies in India. (Website: https://www.ambujacement.com/)
- ACC Limited: ACC is a leading player in the Indian building materials space, with a pan-India manufacturing and marketing presence.(Website: https://www.acclimited.com/)
- Sanghi Industries Limited: Sanghi Industries Limited, formerly known as Sanghi Leathers Pvt. Ltd, a Sanghi group company was formed in the year 1985.(Website: https://www.sanghicement.com/)
- New Delhi Television Limited: New Delhi Television (NDTV) was founded in 1988. It started its journey by live election coverage inย India. Later in 1998 it becameย Indiaโs first 24-hour channel in alliance with Star.(Website: https://www.ndtv.com/)
Promoter Holdings and Control
Gautam Adani, along with his family and associates, holds significant promoter stakes in these companies, ranging from 54.5% in Adani Power to 75.1% in Adani Enterprises. This concentrated ownership allows for swift decision-making and agility, which the group has leveraged to its advantage. However, it also raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and opaque governance practices.
Stocks Riding the Adani Wave
With the Indian economy exhibiting robust growth, several Adani stocks have been on a tear, outperforming the broader market:
- Adani Enterprises: The companyโs main stock surged by more than 215% from its lowest point in 52 weeks, driven by positive sentiment following the Supreme Court investigation judgment and its inclusion in the Nifty 50 index.
- Adani Ports & SEZ: The port operatorโs stock increased by over 140% due to growing cargo volumes and strategic acquisitions.
- Adani Wilmar: The food and agriculture giantโs stock rose by more than 170% due to its strong brand presence, market share, and resilient performance.
- Adani Total Gas: The city gas distributor experienced an almost 100% gain, supported by expanding network coverage and favorable government policies.
Drivers of the Adani Group
Several factors have contributed to the Adani Groupโs bull run:
- Indiaโs Growth Story:ย The countryโs burgeoning economy,ย particularly in infrastructure and energy sectors,ย has created fertile ground for Adaniโs businesses.
- Strategic Acquisitions:ย The groupโs aggressive acquisition spree,ย expanding its footprint and market share in core domains.
- Focus on Renewables:ย Adaniโs embrace of green energy aligns with global ESG trends and attracts sustainable investors.
- Government Tailwinds:ย Supportive policies from the Indian government on infrastructure development and clean energy further boost the groupโs prospects
Adani Enterprises
Products and services offered by the company
- Mining Services
- Integrated Resources Management
- Edible Oil & Foods
- Agro
- Solar Manufacturing
- Defence & Aerospace
- Road, Metro and Rail
- Airports
- Data Center
- Water
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Adani Ports & SEZ
Business area of the company
The Company is primarily engaged in one business segment, namely developing, operating and maintaining the Ports services, Ports related Infrastructure development activities and development of infrastructure at contiguous Special Economic Zone at Mundra, as determined by chief operating decision maker, in accordance with Ind-AS 108 โOperating Segmentsโ.
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Adani Power
Business area of the company
The company is engaged in the business of generation, accumulation, distribution and supply of power and to generally deal in electricity and to explore, develop, generate, accumulate, supply and distribute or to deal in other forms of energy from any source whatsoever.
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Adani Green Energy
Products and services offered by the company
- Solar Power
- Wind Power
- Hybrid Power
- Solar Parks
- Operational Excellence
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Adani Wilmar
Business area of the company
The company is one of the few large FMCG food companies in India to offer most of the essential kitchen commodities for Indian consumers, including edible oil, wheat flour, rice, pulses and sugar. Its products are offered under a diverse range of brands across a broad price spectrum and cater to different customer groups.
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Adani Total Gas
Business area of the company
The company is engaged in City Gas Distribution (CGD) business and supplies natural gas to domestic, commercial, industrial and vehicle users in various geographical areas.
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Adani Transmission
Business Area of the Company
The companyโs power transmission business in India is engaged in the execution of new systems and maintenance of existing assets. Its distribution business aims to expand its customer base through reliable power supply and exceptional service, and modernize its operations through Advanced Metering Infrastructure. In FY19, the company entered the retail electricity distribution sector by acquiring Mumbaiโs GTD business license.ย
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Ambuja Cement
Products
- Ambuja Cement
- Ambuja Roof Special
- Ambuja Cool Walls
- Ambuja Cement Compocem
- Ambuja Buildcem
- Ambuja Powercem
- Ambuja Railcem
- Alccofine micro materials
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ACC Limited
Products
- Gold Range
- Silver Range
- Bulk Cement
- Construction Chemicals
- Ready Mixed Concrete
- Ready Mixed Concrete Value Added Products
- Digital and Customer Solutions
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Sanghi Industries Limited
Business Area of the Company
Sanghi Industries Limited is a leading cement manufacturer in India.ย The company caters to various industries in the real estate, development, and infrastructure sectorsย .ย Sanghi Industries Limited sells Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), and Portland Slag Cement (PSC)ย .ย The company also offers Ready Mix Concrete (RMC)ย .ย Sanghi Industries Limited has one of the largest single-location cement plants in Indiaย .
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New Delhi Television Limited
Business Area of The Company
The company operates as a television media company in India and internationally. The company operates NDTV 24X7, an English news channel; NDTV India, a Hindi news channel; NDTV Profit, a business news channel; NDTV Good Times, a lifestyle channel; and NDTV Hindu, the Chennaiโs city-specific English news and entertainment channel.
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Mukesh Ambaniโs full company list and his holdingย
