Karan Adani, son of Gautam Adani, takes helm of Rs 236,000 crore company: Know about his education, family, career, and net worth

Apr 30, 2024

Anita Santosh

Karan Adani, the scion of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, has ascended to the role of Managing Director at Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), having previously served as the company’s CEO.

The MD position was previously held by Gautam Adani, the Chairman of Adani Group, boasting a real-time net worth of Rs 644,850 crore (USD 77.4 billion) as of January 3, according to Forbes.

Karan Adani earned a degree in Economics from Purdue University in the United States and commenced his career with the Adani Group at Mundra Port in 2009.

Taking over as CEO in 2016, he is now poised to lead APSEZ, a company with a market capitalization of Rs 236,000 crore as of January 3.

His marriage to Paridhi Shroff, daughter of Cyril Shroff, Maaging Partner at law firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, adds another layer to his diverse connections. The couple has a daughter.

Karan Adani’s estimated net worth is around $1.2 billion. In 2023, his father, Gautam Adani, stands as the second richest person in India, boasting a net worth of $47 billion, as per Forbes.

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