Adani’s $11 Billion Flight Path: A ₹1 Trillion Bet on India’s Skies

Adani Enterprises plans to invest around ₹1 trillion (approximately USD 11 billion) in its airport infrastructure business over the next five years, with the objective of significantly expanding its footprint across India.

Jeet Adani, Director of Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), said the Group intends to bid for all 11 airports that the Central government plans to lease to private operators under its airport privatisation programme. This move aligns with India’s long-term vision to expand its airport network from the current 163 airports to 200 by 2047. With operations at seven airports, including Mumbai and Ahmedabad, Adani Airports is on track to become the country’s largest airport operator.

The proposed ₹1 trillion investment will focus on upgrading terminals and runways, enhancing aircraft handling capabilities, and improving passenger amenities. Emphasising the company’s strategy, Jeet Adani noted that the Group’s priority remains airport infrastructure development rather than entering the airline business.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.