Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Karan Adani Says Keep Building Was His Father’s Answer
Karan Adani wrote about watching his father, Gautam Adani, face a difficult period.
The period included the Hindenburg Research report and proceedings involving the United States Department of Justice.
Karan said he felt angry and worried while this was happening.
He said his father responded by continuing to work every morning.
Ports still operated, power still reached people, and airports still served passengers.
The Adani Group also continued making large investments.
It reported milestones involving an airport, cargo handling and renewable energy.
Karan said these events taught him that criticism does not have to stop people from working.
His main lesson was that sometimes the strongest response is to keep building.
Karan Adani described watching his father, Gautam Adani, face the Hindenburg Research report and United States Department of Justice proceedings.
He said the period brought anger and concern, but Gautam Adani continued going to work each morning.
Karan said Adani Group projects, ports, power systems and airports continued operating during the turbulence.
The group invested more than Rs 2.08 lakh crore across the second half of FY25 and FY26, including Rs 1,52,967 crore in FY26.
Milestones included the launch of Navi Mumbai International Airport, more than 500 million tonnes of annual cargo handled by Adani Ports, and Adani Green Energy exceeding 20 gigawatts of renewable capacity.
- Who
- Karan Adani wrote about his father, Gautam Adani, and the Adani Group.
- What
- He reflected on Gautam Adani’s response to the turbulence following the Hindenburg Research report and United States Department of Justice proceedings.
- When
- Karan referred to the previous three years and cited investments made across the second half of FY25 and FY26.
- Where
- Karan shared the reflection in a LinkedIn post; the businesses discussed operated in India and other locations.
- Why
- He wanted to describe watching his father handle scrutiny while continuing to focus on infrastructure, business operations and long-term projects.
- Writer
- Karan Adani, managing director of Adani Ports
- Subject
- Gautam Adani’s response to business and legal scrutiny
- Events referenced
- The Hindenburg Research report and United States Department of Justice proceedings
- Reported investment
- More than Rs 2.08 lakh crore across the second half of FY25 and FY26
- FY26 capital expenditure
- Rs 1,52,967 crore, described in the articles as the highest by an Indian corporate
- Business milestones
- Navi Mumbai International Airport launched; Adani Ports handled more than 500 million tonnes of cargo in a year
- Renewable capacity
- Adani Green Energy crossed 20 gigawatts
