Business/Alive News: Billionaire businessman and Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has selected four family members to take forward his business empire, which is valued at several lakh crore rupees. The team includes his two sons, Karan Adani and Jeet Adani, and his nephews, Pranav Adani and Sagar Adani. However, the timeline for handing over full control has not yet been decided.
In an interview with Fortune India, Gautam Adani said that leadership is not something the next generation simply inherits but a responsibility they must earn.
Four family members in key roles
Karan Adani, 39, is the elder son of Gautam Adani. He joined the group’s Mundra Port operations in 2009 and became CEO of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone in 2016.
Jeet Adani, 29, joined the group in 2019. He currently serves as a director at Adani Airport Holdings Limited, which manages eight airports.
Pranav Adani, 48, is Gautam Adani’s nephew. He is a director at Adani Enterprises and oversees businesses related to agriculture, oil and gas. He began his career with the group in 1999.
Sagar Adani, 32, is also his nephew and serves as Executive Director of Adani Green Energy. He joined the group in 2015 and has played an important role in expanding its solar and wind energy businesses.
Adani tops India’s richest list
According to Forbes’ 2026 list of India’s 100 richest people, Gautam Adani and his family hold an estimated wealth of ₹10.85 lakh crore. He regained the top position, while Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani ranked second with an estimated wealth of ₹8.3 lakh crore.
