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The Adani Group will invest ₹1.5 lakh crore in the Kutch region of Gujarat over the next five years, reinforcing the State’s position as a key hub for industry, logistics and renewable energy, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited Karan Adani said on Sunday (January 11, 2026).
The proposed investment will focus on expanding renewable energy capacity, port infrastructure and allied industrial projects, aligned with India’s long-term priorities of economic growth, sustainability and energy security. As part of this commitment, the Group will complete the 37 gigawatt Khavda renewable energy park by 2030 and double the capacity of Mundra Port over the next decade.
Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot, Mr. Adani said India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has undergone a fundamental transformation in governance, infrastructure and global confidence. “India today does not merely aspire to grow; it aspires to lead, set standards and shape the future,” he said, adding that Gujarat stands as a living example of this development philosophy where “vision is matched by execution”.
Gujarat currently contributes over 8% to India’s GDP, accounts for around 17% of the country’s industrial output, handles nearly 40% of national cargo through its ports, and leads in renewable energy capacity. According to Mr. Adani, these outcomes are the result of consistent policy stability, strong institutions and an early focus on ease of doing business during Mr. Modi’s tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat.
“As Prime Minister, he has taken this philosophy across India through cooperative and competitive federalism, turning States into engines of growth,” he said, noting that large-scale infrastructure creation and policy certainty have made India one of the world’s most attractive investment destinations.
At a time when the global economy faces uncertainty and fragmentation, India continues to emerge as a bright spot, growing close to 8% and expanding its manufacturing base as it moves towards becoming a $5-trillion economy and the world’s third-largest, he said.
Within this national trajectory, Kutch represents a powerful symbol of transformation. Once considered remote and challenging, the region has emerged as a strategic industrial, logistics and energy hub. “Mundra, described as the Adani Group’s ‘karma bhoomi’, is now India’s largest commercial port and a fully integrated multimodal logistics gateway. It also hosts major assets such as the country’s largest copper smelter, a coal-to-PVC complex and a solar manufacturing facility,” he said.
The Khavda project, which will house the world’s largest renewable energy park at 37 GW, is central to the Group’s plans, he said. “This is not just an energy project; it is India’s statement to the world that economic growth, climate responsibility and energy security can move forward together,” Mr. Adani said.
He underlined that Gujarat is not merely a destination for investment for the Adani Group but its foundation. “Our Chairman, Gautam Adani, has always believed that the growth of the Group must be inseparable from the growth of the nation. Gujarat is where our journey began, and it remains the anchor of our long-term commitment,” he said.
Mr. Adani added that the fresh investments in Kutch would generate employment, strengthen industrial competitiveness and enhance long-term resilience. “As India advances towards Viksit Bharat 2047, Gujarat will remain a cornerstone of this national transformation, and the Adani Group will continue to be a trusted partner in building a strong, self-reliant and globally respected India,” he said.
Published – January 11, 2026 07:00 pm IST
