Gautam Adani is the Founder and Chairman of the Adani Group, which ranks among the top 3 industrial conglomerates in India. The Ahmedabad, India-based group owns the country's biggest private port and is among the world's largest coal traders.Adani is India's biggest airport operator with eight airports. Adani is ranked second richest billionaire in Asia and 18th in the world in 2024, in Sept 2022 Adani and daily had become world’s richest for a brief period of time.Through Adani foundation they also work in Education, Health & Nutrition, Sustainable Livelihoods, Community Development and Climate Action. Adani's wealth peaked at $122.3 billion in June 2024, following efforts to strengthen finances after Hindenburg's accusations, however as per Bloomberg Billionaires index there has been an unusual decline in his net worth to $82.1 billion recently. In news often under fire for his alleged proximity and alignment to the Modi regime Adani remains a force that determines global business trends for India.