

Fortunes turning? Adani stocks surge by Rs 40,000 cr in 15 days, making Gautam Adani India’s top wealth gainer
Adani Group stocks have been on a strong upward run, adding nearly Rs 40,000 crore in market capitalization over the past 15 days. Except for Adani Enterprises, all group stocks ended higher on Thursday, coinciding with a significant boost for the company as Chairman Gautam Adani emerged as the top Indian wealth gainer in the Hurun World Rich List.
Adani, whose wealth surged by around Rs 1 lakh crore, still lagged Mukesh Ambani, who claimed the title of Asia's wealthiest. However, Ambani dropped out of the world's top 10 wealthiest list, following a hit to his fortunes due to the poor performance of RIL. Gautam Adani's fortune grew by 13% in 2024, enabling him to rank among the top three in India.
The surge in Adani's wealth came even as the group's stocks faced a broader decline in FY25. The combined market capitalization of Adani stocks slipped by 21%, or Rs 3.4 lakh crore, in FY25, according to an ET report.
On Thursday, most Adani Group stocks gained on reports that the group is showing a keen interest in Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) through an insolvency process. According to a report, the Adani Group has submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) to acquire the bankrupt JAL.
Over the last few years, the Adani Group has faced multiple controversies ranging from financial misconduct to stock manipulation. Reports alleged that Adani used a web of companies in tax havens to inflate revenue and manipulate stock prices. The group has denied all these allegations.
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