Dr. Priti G. Adani is the Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, one of India’s largest and most prominent non-profit organizations. The Adani Foundation serves as the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the Adani Group, focusing on various initiatives aimed at uplifting communities across the nation. In recognition of her significant contributions to education and CSR, the Gujarat Law Society University awarded Dr. Priti G. Adani an honorary doctorate in 2020.
Early Life and Education
Born in 1965, Priti Adani hails from a Gujarati family. She married Gautam Adani in an arranged marriage in 1986 when she was 21 and he was 24. She is a qualified dentist with a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) from Government Dental College, Ahmedabad.
Family
Priti and Gautam Adani have two sons: Karan Adani, who is the Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ), and Jeet Adani, the Vice President of Finance at Adani Group.
Career and Contributions
Following their marriage, Priti Adani founded the Adani Foundation in 1996. The foundation aims to bridge the gap between urban and rural areas by focusing on education, public health, rural infrastructure development, and sustainable livelihoods. Today, the Adani Foundation operates in over 5,753 villages across 18 states in India.
Gautam Adani often credits his wife for his success, acknowledging her decision to marry him despite being more academically qualified. In a public appearance, he expressed, “I’m a 10th-pass college dropout. Whereas Priti, she’s a qualified medical practitioner, she’s a doctor. She took the bold decision to marry me despite being much more qualified than me. If you ask me, the most important reason for my success, I will point to Priti.”
The couple recently appeared together at the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, hosted by Mukesh and Nita Ambani in Jamnagar.
Net Worth
Priti Adani’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 billion (Rs 8326 crore), as per GQ, DNA, and TimesNow.
Dr Priti G. Adani’s dedication to social causes and her significant contributions to the Adani Foundation has made a profound impact on countless lives, cementing her legacy as a leader in corporate social responsibility.
