The Financial Express
One of the richest businessmen in the world and CEO of Adani Enterprise, Gautam Adani, has witnessed a significant transformation in his fortune during the past ten years. Despite not coming from a wealthy family, the business tycoon worked hard, created everything from nothing, and rose to prominence in the industry. The Adani Group’s history dates back to 1988, and for many years they have been regarded as one of the most prosperous companies in the entire world. Gautam Adani, the second-richest man in the nation, is currently in charge of this $32 billion company, which has holdin.gs in ports, airports, electricity generation and transmission, and green energy, among other things. The driving force behind his massive success is his wife, Priti Adani, the chairperson of Adani Foundation.
Priti Gautam Adani, a businesswoman, dentist, philanthropist, and the head of the Adani Foundation, was born in India on August 29, 1965. She is one of the wealthiest women in India with a net worth of more than $1 billion, as per reports.
Priti Adani began her professional life as a dentist in her early years. She was named chairperson of the Adani Foundation in 1996.
She established the Adani DAV School in Mundra in 2001 following the Bhuj Earthquake. The institution afterwards adopted the name Adani Public School. She and her husband founded the Adani Vidya Mandir in June 2009 in both Ahmedabad and Bhadreshwar, a town close to Mundra. Adani Vidya Mandir offers free post-secondary education to youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. In a year, under her direction, the Adani Group’s CSR expenditure increased from Rs 95 crore to Rs 128 crore.
Priti married Gautam Adani and the couple has two sons, who also shoulder responsibilities with them at Adani Group.
In 2020, Gautam Adani spent 400 crore rupees on a home. According to LiveMint, the 3.4-acre property, Aditya Estates, was purchased by Adani Group after they won the offer.A Bombardier, a Beechcraft, and a Hawker are all owned by Gautam Adani. These aircraft can accommodate 8, 37, and 50 passengers, according to TOI.
Gautam Adani has a net worth of $55.9 billion as per Forbes, 2023.
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