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Acquisitions

Adani Group Acquisitions

5

Major Deals Covered

$10.5B

Disclosed Deal Value

What are Adani Group's biggest acquisitions?

Adani Group's largest disclosed acquisition here is Ambuja Cements and ACC stakes from Holcim for $10.5B in 2022. This page covers 5 major deals from 2020 to 2023, each with its price where disclosed and the reason behind it.

Major deals covered
5
Largest deal
Ambuja Cements and ACC stakes from Holcim ($10.5B)
First deal
2020
Most recent
2023
CompanyYearPricePurpose
Ambuja Cements and ACC stakes from Holcim2022$10.5BThe Adani family, through Endeavour Trade and Investment, acquired Holcim stakes and completed open offers to enter cement. The stated transaction value was about $10.5 billion.
Krishnapatnam Port Company2020UndisclosedAPSEZ acquired an initial 75% controlling stake at a stated enterprise value of ~$1.39 billion (₹12,000 crore), expanding its east-coast port network.
Gangavaram Port controlling stake2021UndisclosedAPSEZ agreed to buy 58.1% from the DVS Raju family for ~$418 million (₹3,604 crore) after separately agreeing to buy Warburg Pincus holdings.
Haifa Port Company2023UndisclosedAn APSEZ and Gadot consortium acquired 100% of Haifa Port Company, with APSEZ holding 70% of the consortium vehicle.
Karaikal Port Private Limited2023UndisclosedAPSEZ completed the NCLT-approved acquisition for ~$172 million (₹1,485 crore), adding a port in Puducherry.
What companies has Adani Group bought?
Major acquisitions by Adani Group documented here include Ambuja Cements and ACC stakes from Holcim (2022), Haifa Port Company (2023), Karaikal Port Private Limited (2023), Gangavaram Port controlling stake (2021) and Krishnapatnam Port Company (2020).
What is Adani Group's most recent acquisition?
The most recent Adani Group acquisition documented here is Haifa Port Company, in 2023.

Haifa Port Company

2023

Why

An APSEZ and Gadot consortium acquired 100% of Haifa Port Company, with APSEZ holding 70% of the consortium vehicle.

Karaikal Port Private Limited

2023

Why

APSEZ completed the NCLT-approved acquisition for ~$172 million (₹1,485 crore), adding a port in Puducherry.

Ambuja Cements and ACC stakes from Holcim

2022

$10.5B

Why

The Adani family, through Endeavour Trade and Investment, acquired Holcim stakes and completed open offers to enter cement. The stated transaction value was about $10.5 billion.

Gangavaram Port controlling stake

2021

Why

APSEZ agreed to buy 58.1% from the DVS Raju family for ~$418 million (₹3,604 crore) after separately agreeing to buy Warburg Pincus holdings.

Krishnapatnam Port Company

2020

Why

APSEZ acquired an initial 75% controlling stake at a stated enterprise value of ~$1.39 billion (₹12,000 crore), expanding its east-coast port network.

Adani Group's Growth & Acquisition Strategy

Current investment programs include renewable generation at Khavda, airport development, roads, data centers, copper and renewable-equipment manufacturing. These programs sit in specific portfolio companies. Adani Green Energy reported 2,250 MW operational at Khavda in July 2024 against a planned 30 GW development, so the full planned capacity should not be described as already operating.

How Adani Group Makes Money

Adani Group is a promoter portfolio rather than one publicly traded operating company. Cash flows arise inside separate businesses. APSEZ charges for port, terminal and logistics services; power companies earn from electricity generation, transmission and distribution; Adani Airport Holdings earns aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue; Ambuja Cements and ACC sell building materials; and Adani Enterprises houses incubating and established operations. Investors must analyze each listed issuer separately because ownership, debt, revenue and minority interests differ across the portfolio.

Adani Group Acquisitions FAQ

Who acquired the Holcim cement stakes?

The Adani family used Endeavour Trade and Investment to acquire Holcim stakes in Ambuja Cements and ACC in 2022.

Who acquired Haifa Port?

A consortium of APSEZ and Gadot acquired Haifa Port Company, with APSEZ holding 70% of the consortium vehicle.

Were Karaikal and Gangavaram one acquisition?

No. APSEZ pursued them as separate transactions in different years and at separately disclosed rupee values.

What companies has Adani bought?

Adani has executed massive buyouts, including acquiring Ambuja Cements and ACC from Holcim, making it India's second-largest cement manufacturer overnight.

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