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NE BUSINESS BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, JAN 11
Articulating a bold and future-ready vision for India’s growth story, Karan Adani, Managing Director, Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, on Friday announced a ₹1.5 lakh crore investment commitment in Gujarat’s Kutch region over the next five years, positioning the state as a global hub for ports, logistics, manufacturing and renewable energy.
Speaking at Vibrant Gujarat 2026 in Rajkot, in the august presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Karan Adani said India’s transformation under the Prime Minister’s leadership was not merely economic, but “civilizational in scale and intent.”
“Under your leadership, India has learned to think long term, to build institutions instead of announcements, and to see development not as a series of projects but as a national mission,” he said, crediting Gujarat as the living embodiment of this philosophy.
Gujarat: The Blueprint of Integrated Development
Highlighting Gujarat’s economic heft, Karan Adani noted that the state contributes over 8 per cent to India’s GDP, accounts for 17 per cent of industrial output, handles 40 per cent of India’s port cargo, and leads the country’s renewable energy push.
He recalled that Gujarat pioneered the concept of ease of doing business long before it became a national benchmark.
“Lower friction, faster decisions and deep respect for enterprise transformed Gujarat — and this very model is now shaping India,” he said.
With cooperative and competitive federalism strengthening states as growth engines, India today stands among the world’s most attractive destinations for investment, he added.
India: A Bright Spot in a Fragmented Global Economy
At a time of global economic uncertainty, Karan Adani underscored India’s resilience and momentum.
“India is growing close to 8 per cent, expanding its manufacturing base and confidently progressing towards becoming a $5-trillion economy and the world’s third-largest,” he said.
According to him, India today does not merely aspire to grow, but to set global standards and shape the future, backed by policy stability and large-scale infrastructure creation.
Kutch: From Periphery to Powerhouse
Calling Kutch a powerful symbol of transformation, Karan Adani said the region has evolved from being remote and challenging into one of India’s most strategic industrial, logistics and energy hubs.
For the Adani Group, Mundra is its “Karma Bhoomi.”
He highlighted that Mundra is not only India’s largest commercial port and a fully integrated multimodal logistics gateway, but also hosts the country’s largest copper smelter, coal-to-PVC complex, and a major solar manufacturing ecosystem.
“Mundra demonstrates how long-term vision can transform regions and redefine industries,” he said.
Khavda and the Green Leap
Karan Adani said the Group is developing the world’s largest renewable energy park at Khavda, with a massive 37 gigawatts of capacity.
“This is not just an energy project. It is India’s statement to the world that economic growth, climate responsibility and energy security can move forward together,” he said.
The Adani Group has committed to fully commissioning the 37 GW Khavda project by 2030, reinforcing India’s global leadership in clean energy.
₹1.5 Lakh Crore Commitment Anchored in Nation-Building
Reaffirming Gujarat as the foundation of the Group’s journey, Karan Adani said the Adani Group’s growth philosophy remains inseparable from the nation’s progress.
“Our Chairman, Shri Gautam Adani, has always believed that our growth must mirror India’s growth,” he said.
Along with completing the Khavda renewable park, the Group will double Mundra Port’s capacity over the next decade, significantly boosting India’s trade and logistics competitiveness.
“Every one of these investments aligns with India’s national priorities — employment generation, sustainability, industrial competitiveness and long-term resilience,” he added.
Towards Viksit Bharat 2047
Concluding his address, Karan Adani said Gujarat will remain a cornerstone in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, and the Adani Group will continue to be a committed partner in building a strong, self-reliant and globally respected India.
