Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Kutch and Saurashtra regions in Rajkot on Sunday, Adani outlined a slate of investments spanning ports, renewable energy and infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on assets located in Kutch, where the group owns and operates Mundra Port.
“The Adani Group is committed to investing Rs 1.5 lakh crore over the next five years in the Kutch region. We will complete our Khavda project and commission the full 37 GW capacity by 2030, and we will also double our port capacity at Mundra in 10 years,” he said.
Focus on ports, energy and national priorities
Adani said the planned investments are aligned with India’s broader economic and strategic goals, including job creation, sustainability and long-term resilience.
He described India as standing out amid a challenging global backdrop, noting that the country is growing close to 8%, expanding its manufacturing base and moving steadily towards becoming a five trillion economy and the world’s third largest.
“At a time when the global economy faces uncertainty and fragmentation, India is emerging as a bright spot, growing close to 8%, expanding its manufacturing base, and confidently progressing towards becoming a five trillion economy and the world’s third largest,” he noted.
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Gujarat, he said, remains central to this trajectory, contributing more than 8% to India’s GDP, accounting for 17% of industrial output, handling 40% of the nation’s cargo through its ports and leading in renewable energy capacity.
Kutch, once considered remote and logistically challenging, has emerged as a strategic industrial, logistics and energy hub, Adani said, positioning it as a key beneficiary of the group’s next phase of capital expenditure.
“As India advances towards Viksit Bharat 2047, Gujarat will remain a cornerstone of this national transformation. The Adani Group remains deeply committed to being a trusted partner in building a strong, self-reliant, and globally respected India,” he added.
Broader industry participation at summit
The VGRC also featured remarks from other industrial leaders. Balkrishan Goenka, chairman of Welspun World, said the company’s Gujarat facility has become the world’s number one home textile manufacturer, with Welspun employing one lakh people directly and indirectly in the state.
He said Welspun commands more than 25% market share in home textiles in the US and UK, with products made in Gujarat being used at global sporting events such as Wimbledon. Goenka added that Welspun is investing Rs 5,000 crore in its pipeline business and expects to become the world’s largest pipe manufacturing company by the end of this year.
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