Adani Group's Airport Empire: How Many Do They Control?

The Adani Group operates, manages and develops six airports in India: Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, and Mangalore. The group also holds 73% in Mumbai International Airport Ltd, which, in turn, holds 74% in Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd. With eight airports in its management and development portfolio, Adani Airport Holdings Limited is India's largest airport infrastructure company, accounting for 25% of passenger footfalls and 33% of India's air cargo traffic. The Adani Group intends to bid for more airports as they become available.

The Adani Group currently operates six airports: Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, and Mangalore

The Adani Group currently operates six airports across India: Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, and Mangalore. Adani Airport Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of the Adani Group, emerged as the highest bidder for the operation, management, and development of these six airports. The group won the rights to upgrade and operate them between 2020 and 2021 for a period of 50 years.

In addition to these six airports, the Adani Group also holds stakes in Mumbai International Airport and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. With these eight airports in its management and development portfolio, Adani Airport Holdings Limited is India's largest airport infrastructure company, accounting for 25% of passenger footfalls and 33% of India's air cargo traffic.

The Adani Group has expressed interest in further expanding its airport portfolio. According to reports, the group intends to bid for additional airports when they become available for privatisation. This includes the 25 AAI airports that the government plans to privatise, as well as stakes in the Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru airport companies.

The Adani Group has a 73% stake in Mumbai International Airport Ltd

The Adani Group currently operates six airports: Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, and Mangalore. However, the group also has a 73% stake in Mumbai International Airport Ltd, which in turn holds 74% in Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd. This means that the Adani Group has an interest in eight airports in total, making it India's largest airport infrastructure company.

The Adani Group's interest in Mumbai International Airport Ltd began in 2021 when it acquired the airport from the GVK Group. The group also won the rights to upgrade and operate the other six airports between 2020 and 2021 for a period of 50 years.

According to the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) announced in August 2021, the government plans to privatise a total of 25 AAI airports and sell its stake in the Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru airport companies. The Adani Group has expressed its intention to bid for these airports when they become available.

The Adani Group's involvement in the airports sector is in line with its vision to be a global leader in integrated infrastructure and transport logistics. The group's airport holdings are managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd, the flagship company of the Adani Group.

The Adani Group has a 74% stake in Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd

The Adani Group currently operates six airports: Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, and Mangalore. The group also has a stake in Mumbai Airport and the upcoming Navi Mumbai Airport. Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) holds 73% in Mumbai International Airport Ltd, which, in turn, holds 74% in Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd. With eight airports in its management and development portfolio, AAHL is India's largest airport infrastructure company, accounting for 25% of passenger footfalls and 33% of India's air cargo traffic. The Adani Group intends to bid for more airports as they become available for privatisation.

The Adani Group intends to bid for 25 airports that the government plans to privatise

The Adani Group currently operates six airports in India: Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, and Mangalore. The group also holds 73% in Mumbai International Airport Ltd, which, in turn, holds 74% in Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd. With eight airports in its management and development portfolio, Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) is India's largest airport infrastructure company, accounting for 25% of passenger footfalls and 33% of India's air cargo traffic.

The Adani Group has expressed interest in expanding its airport portfolio and intends to bid for 25 additional airports that the government plans to privatise. These airports are currently owned by the Airport Authority of India (AAI) and include major hubs such as Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. The group's bid for these airports aligns with its vision to become a global leader in integrated infrastructure and transport logistics.

The Adani Group's foray into the airports sector began in 2019 with the formation of Adani Airport Holdings Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd. The group emerged as the highest bidder for the operation, management, and development of the six airports it currently operates. The concession agreements with AAI for these airports were signed for a period of 50 years.

The group's expansion plans demonstrate its commitment to the airports sector and its confidence in the growth potential of India's aviation industry. By bidding for additional airports, the Adani Group aims to strengthen its position as a key player in the country's airport infrastructure landscape. The group's experience in managing and developing airports will be instrumental in its pursuit of these new opportunities.

The Adani Group also operates, manages and develops six AAI airports: Bhubaneswar, Varanasi, Indore, Trichy, Amritsar, and Raipur

The Adani Group currently operates, manages and develops six AAI airports: Bhubaneswar, Varanasi, Indore, Trichy, Amritsar, and Raipur. The group won the rights to upgrade and operate these airports between 2020 and 2021 for a period of 50 years. The Adani Group also operates airports in Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram. In addition, the Adani Group holds 73% in Mumbai International Airport Ltd, which, in turn, holds 74% in Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd. With eight airports in its management and development portfolio, Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) is India's largest airport infrastructure company, accounting for 25% of passenger footfalls and 33% of India's air cargo traffic. The Adani Group intends to bid for more airports when they become available for privatisation.

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