Adani Group to Invest Rs 2 Lakh Crore Annually in Infrastructure

New Delhi, March 13: Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, announced that the Adani Group will invest Rs 2 lakh crore annually in greenfield infrastructure projects over the next five years, focusing on renewable energy, transmission lines, airports, logistics and data centres. The commitment, shared during a fireside chat at the India Today Conclave, underscores the group's strategy to bolster India's economic resilience amid global supply chain vulnerabilities.

Adani highlighted how disruptions since 2020, including the Covid-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and blockages in key maritime routes like the Suez Canal, have accelerated a shift toward regional supply chains. The ongoing crisis in West Asia has further exposed risks at choke points such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca, where interruptions can cascade through global trade networks. "Supply chains have faced continuous shocks over the past few years. In such an environment, countries must build strong logistics networks and resilient infrastructure," Adani said.

To address these challenges, the Adani Group is integrating platforms across ports, energy,...