Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Adani Group Completes Full Takeover of IANS
The Adani Group, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, has now fully taken over the news agency IANS.
They started by buying a little over half of IANS in December 2023.
Then, in January 2024, they increased their ownership to 76%.
Finally, on January 21, 2026, they bought the remaining 24% to own IANS completely.
This means IANS is now a fully owned part of the Adani Group's media network.
The exact amount of money they paid for the final takeover wasn't shared with the public.
Adani Group initially acquired 50.50% stake in IANS in December 2023.
Increased ownership to 76% in January 2024.
Completed full takeover by acquiring the remaining 24% stake on January 21, 2026.
IANS is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd.
Financial details of the final transaction were not disclosed.
- Who
- Adani Group
- What
- Completed full takeover of IANS news agency
- When
- January 21, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To gain full control of the news agency
- Company
- Adani Group
- Acquired Company
- IANS (Indo-Asian News Service)
- Initial Stake Acquired
- 50.50%
- Increased Stake in January 2024
- 76%
- Final Stake Acquired
- 100%
- Date of Final Agreement
- January 21, 2026
- Category-1 Shares Held Before Final Takeover
- 76%
- Category-II Shares Held Before Final Takeover
- 99.26%