He founded Adani Group in 1988 as a commodity trading firm and transformed it into a conglomerate with interests in ports, mining, energy, logistics and more.
Adani Ports, India's biggest port operator, is the largest source of Adani's wealth. He owns a majority stake in the company.
Adani's rapid wealth growth came from strategic investments and acquisitions in industries like ports, mining and energy.
He owns lavish properties, luxury cars, private jets and yachts worth hundreds of millions of dollars.