In a strategic move to propel its exponential growth trajectory, the Adani Group is set to inject approximately $14 billion (approximately Rs 1.2 lakh crore) into its diverse portfolio of companies in the upcoming fiscal year (FY25). Sources indicate that this substantial investment will span across various sectors including green energy, airports, cement, commodities, among others.
Founder and Chairman Gautam Adani has already pledged a staggering $100 billion towards India's green energy transition over the next decade. With ambitious plans to ramp up solar manufacturing capacity to 10 GW by 2027, Adani aims to play a pivotal role in India's renewable energy landscape.
The projected capital expenditure (capex) for FY25 marks a significant 40 per cent increase compared to the current fiscal year. Notably, over 70 per cent of this investment will be channeled into the group's green portfolio, particularly in renewable power, underscoring Adani's commitment to sustainability. The remaining funds will be directed towards bolstering key infrastructure such as world-class airports.
The Adani Portfolio of companies has demonstrated robust financial performance, reporting a record quarterly profit growth of 63.6 per cent year-on-year. As of December 2023, the trailing 12-month EBITDA stood at an impressive Rs 78,823 crore ($9.5 billion), marking a substantial increase of 2.5 times compared to FY21 and 37.8 per cent higher than FY23 EBITDA.
Maintaining a strong liquidity position, the company boasts a healthy cash balance of Rs 44,572 crore ($5.4 billion) as of December 31, 2023. The core infrastructure platform alone generated an EBITDA of Rs 66,208 crore ($8 billion) over the last 12 months, representing a robust growth of 35.4 per cent year-on-year.
Adani's stellar financial performance has garnered recognition from both domestic and international rating agencies, with entities like S&P Global and Moody’s upgrading or positively revising the outlook for all key Adani portfolio companies. With substantial investments planned and a steadfast focus on sustainability, the Adani Group is poised for continued growth and innovation in the years to come.