Who Is Gautam Adani? The Indian Billionaire Briefly Became The World’s No. 2 Wealthiest Person
Who Is Gautam Adani? The Indian Billionaire Briefly Became The World’s No. 2 Wealthiest Person
Gautam Adani briefly became the second-richest person in the world Friday
Gautam Adani briefly became the second-richest person in the world Friday
Adani is worth $152.2 billion (by Friday afternoon ET), according to
Forbes
’ calculations
Adani is worth $152.2 billion (by Friday afternoon ET), according to
Forbes
’ calculations
The 60-year-old Adani, a self-made college dropout who first made his fortune thanks to a commodities and ports empire
The 60-year-old Adani, a self-made college dropout who first made his fortune thanks to a commodities and ports empire
A self-described introvert, Adani has maintained a remarkably low profile for his wealth.
A self-described introvert, Adani has maintained a remarkably low profile for his wealth.
Adani first appeared on
Forbes
’ billionaires list in 2008
Adani first appeared on
Forbes
’ billionaires list in 2008
“Being an entrepreneur is my dream job as it tests one's tenacity. I could never take orders from anyone,” Adani told
Forbes
in 2010.
He dropped out of college and founded Adani Enterprises as a commodities exporter in 1988.
He dropped out of college and founded Adani Enterprises as a commodities exporter in 1988.
In September 2020, Adani Group acquired a 74% stake in Mumbai International Airport, India's second busiest.
In September 2020, Adani Group acquired a 74% stake in Mumbai International Airport, India's second busiest.
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