New Delhi, June 2: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Monday said that India’s next phase of growth will be driven by strong ecosystems that bring together founders, infrastructure, capital, and technology, rather than isolated efforts.
Sharing his views after meeting 17 Indian startup founders working in areas such as deep tech, artificial intelligence, space, and advanced engineering, Adani said the interaction reinforced his belief in collaborative nation-building.
“Founders build companies. Ecosystems build nations,” he said, adding that the future of India will emerge at the intersection of entrepreneurship, infrastructure, energy, logistics, AI, space, and talent.
Adani described the engagement with startup founders as “inspiring,” noting that many of them are working at the frontier of deep technology and innovation. He emphasized that the real transformation of the country will depend on how effectively these sectors connect and scale together.
Highlighting the importance of integrated development, he said India’s progress will be shaped by collaboration between entrepreneurs and large-scale infrastructure ecosystems that support innovation and growth.
Separately, Adani also reiterated the Group’s focus on expanding investments across energy, transport, logistics, and digital infrastructure, describing these sectors as central to its long-term growth strategy.
He referred to the company’s ₹24,930 crore rights issue in Adani Enterprises as a strong signal of investor confidence, even amid heightened scrutiny and external challenges faced by the conglomerate.
Adani noted that despite a volatile global environment and evolving energy and technology landscapes, the Group has remained committed to its long-term vision of building large-scale infrastructure capabilities across India.
Reflecting on recent challenges, he said the Group has continued its expansion journey even under intense public and regulatory scrutiny, adding that its focus remains on execution and nation-building rather than external criticism.
According to him, the Adani Group’s strategy is centered on strengthening integrated infrastructure across energy, logistics, utilities, and industrial manufacturing, which he believes will play a key role in shaping India’s future growth trajectory.