Gautam Adani Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: Gautam Shantilal Adani

Profession: Businessman (Chairman, Founder of Adani Group)

Date of Birth: 24 June 1962 (Sunday)

Age (as of 2024): 62 Years

Birthplace: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Zodiac sign: Cancer

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Ahmedabad, India

Religion: Jainism

Age: 62 Years

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EDUCATION

School: Sheth Chimanlal Nagindas Vidyalaya School, Ahemdabad, India

College/ University: Gujarat University, India

Educational Qualification: Started Bachelors in Commerce (Dropped Out in 2nd Year)

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): 5′ 6″ (167 cm)

Weight (approx.): 85 Kg (187 lbs)

Eye Colour: Black

Hair Colour: Black

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Family: Father – Shantilal Adani Mother – Shanta Adani Brother – Vinod Adani

Marital Status: Married

Wife: Priti Adani (Dental Surgeon, Managing Trustee in the Adani Group of Companies)

Children: Sons – Karan Adani (CEO of Adani Ports and SEZ) Jeet Adani Daughter – None

MONEY FACTOR

Car: Red Ferrari

Cars Collection: BMW Ferrari Limousines

House/Estate: Palatial Bungalow at Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway Plot no. 83, Sector 32, Gurgaon, India

Net Worth (approx.): $97.5 billion (as of 6 June 2024)

OTHER INFORMATION

Hobbies: Aviation, Reading books

Food: Gujarati Cuisines like Khaman Dhokhla

Colour: Navy Blue

Politician: Narendra Modi

Sexual Orientation: Straight

Jets Collection: 2009 Bombardier Challenger 605 with serial number 5787 and enlistment number VT-APL A 2013 Embraer Legacy 650 with serial number 14501144 and enrollment number VT-AML A 2007 Hawker 850XP with serial number 258835 and enrollment number VT-AGP

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Gautam Adani emerged from humble beginnings, born into a Gujarati Bania family with a rich tradition in business, particularly in textiles. This early exposure to entrepreneurship shaped his future ambitions. At the tender age of 18, he moved to Mumbai, where he took on the role of a diamond sorter at Mahindra Brothers. This two-year stint provided Gautam with invaluable insights into the intricacies of the diamond trade, and it laid the groundwork for his subsequent venture into the world of business. Drawing from the experience he gained in Mumbai, he established his own diamond brokerage in the bustling Zaveri Bazaar, a renowned hub for jewelry and diamonds.

However, Gautam’s journey took a pivotal turn when he returned to Ahmedabad at the behest of his elder brother, Mahasukh Adani, to assist in a newly acquired plastic factory. This marked the beginning of a significant chapter in Gautam’s career. His entrepreneurial spirit propelled him to start importing PolyVinyl Chloride (PVC), the essential material for plastic production. With a keen eye for opportunity, he traveled to South Korea to negotiate a deal for PVC imports, setting the stage for future expansions. In 1988, he founded Adani Export Ltd., which would later evolve into Adani Enterprises Limited, initially focusing on agriculture and power sectors. The economic liberalization and reforms of 1991 proved fortuitous for Gautam, as his company experienced a remarkable surge in revenue, enabling him to expand his business horizons.

The turning point for the Adani Group came in 1993 when it was invited to undertake the Mundra port project during a Government of Gujarat event. This opportunity culminated in a contract awarded two years later, with Gautam taking the reins to develop Mundra Port into the largest private sector port in India. His vision and leadership extended beyond logistics, as he also established Adani Power Ltd., which has grown to become the country’s largest private thermal power producer, with a capacity of 4,620 MW. As the founder and chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam has diversified the company’s interests into various sectors, including logistics, power, energy, agriculture, and more. His efforts garnered recognition when the group was ranked as India’s most trusted infrastructure brand in “The Brand Trust Report 2015.”

In parallel to his business endeavors, Gautam Adani has committed himself to social initiatives through the Adani Foundation, which he founded in 1996. The foundation operates across several Indian states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, focusing on education, rural infrastructure development, and livelihood opportunities for impoverished communities. Notably, the foundation supports fishermen by providing financial assistance for purchasing fishing equipment and educational support for their children. Gautam’s personal life has also flourished; he is married to Priti Adani, a dentist and the managing trustee of the Adani Foundation. Together, they run the Adani Vidya Mandir school in Ahmedabad, which supports children from families with an annual income of less than ₹1 lakh.

Throughout his life, Gautam has embraced a philosophy centered on effort rather than results. This mindset has fueled his meteoric rise in the business world, culminating in August 2022 when he was recognized as the world’s third-richest person, with a net worth of $137.4 billion, marking a historic moment as the first Asian to break into the global top three according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. As of January 5, 2024, he ascended to the title of the richest person in the world, underscoring his remarkable journey from a young diamond sorter to a global business magnate.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.