Gautam Adani
Awards & Honours
4
Awards Won
5
Honours
6
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
Adani's most significant honour is the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards, recognizing his contributions to trade and industry. He was named Businessman of the Year by Forbes Asia in 2022, reflecting his rapid rise in global business. His inclusion in TIME's 100 Most Influential People list in 2022 underscored his impact beyond commerce. He also holds honorary doctorates from Gujarat University and Pandit Deendayal Energy University.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Padma Bhushan
India's third-highest civilian award for distinguished service in trade and industry.
Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa)
Honorary doctorate for contributions to business and industry.
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary doctorate for contributions to energy and infrastructure.
Key to the City of Ahmedabad
For contributions to the city's development.
Guinness World Record
Largest solar power plant (Adani Green Energy's 2,245 MW solar park in Khavda, Gujarat).
Rankings & Lists
Forbes Billionaires List
Forbes Billionaires List
Forbes Billionaires List
Forbes Billionaires List
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Bloomberg Billionaires Index
Magazine Covers
TIME
2022
The Adani Empire
Forbes Asia
2022
The King of Indian Infrastructure
Business Today
2023
The Adani Aftermath
Fortune India
2022
Gautam Adani: The Billionaire Who Built an Empire
Records & Feats
Largest solar power plant (single location)
Adani Green Energy's 2,245 MW solar park in Khavda, Gujarat, holds the Guinness World Record for the largest solar power plant.
Largest private port operator in India
Adani Ports operates the largest private port in India (Mundra Port) and manages six major airports.
Biggest one-day wealth loss in history
Adani lost approximately $80 billion in paper wealth on January 27, 2023, following the Hindenburg report, the largest single-day loss for any individual.