In a major boost to Gujarat's industrial landscape, Karan Adani, managing director of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, announced a ₹1.5 lakh crore investment specifically for the Kutch region over the next five years. Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Summit in Rajkot on Sunday, Adani outlined a vision to transform the region into a global leader in logistics and sustainable energy.

The "foundation" of growth

Describing Mundra as the group’s "Karma Bhoomi," Adani said that Gujarat remains the bedrock of the conglomerate’s journey. He highlighted the state's pivotal role in the national economy, noting that Gujarat already handles 40% of India’s maritime cargo and accounts for 17% of its industrial output.

"For the Adani Group, Gujarat is not just a state of investment—it is our foundation," Adani stated, echoing chairman Gautam Adani’s philosophy that the group’s growth is inseparable from the nation's progress.

The newly announced capital infusion will be centred on three pillars:

• Mundra Port expansion: The group has committed to doubling the port capacity at Mundra within the next ten years, ensuring it remains India’s largest commercial gateway and a fully integrated multimodal logistics hub.

Aligning with 'Viksit Bharat'

In his address, delivered in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karan Adani reiterated the group’s alignment with national priorities, including employment generation and industrial competitiveness.

"Today, India does not merely aspire to grow—it aspires to lead, to set standards, and to shape the future of the world," Karan Adani said. He credited the Prime Minister's leadership for redefining decisive governance and fostering a "civilisational mission" for development