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Gautam Adani Resigns as Adani Ports Chairman Amid Governance Shift

Gautam Adani Steps Down as Executive Chairman of Adani Ports Amid Governance Shift and Political Controversy

India CSR by India CSR
August 7, 2025
in Corporate Governance
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The coming months will reveal whether this reshuffle strengthens the group’s governance or invites further scrutiny in a politically charged environment.

NEW DELHI (India CSR): In a significant corporate reshuffle, Gautam Adani, 63, the billionaire founder of the Adani Group, has stepped down from his role as Executive Chairman of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), India’s largest private port operator, effective August 5, 2025. The announcement, made through a regulatory filing with the National Stock Exchange (NSE), marks a pivotal moment for the Adani Group as it navigates legal compliance, global scrutiny, and political speculation. Adani has transitioned to the role of Non-Executive Chairman, ceasing to be a key managerial personnel (KMP) of the company, while his son, Karan Adani, continues as Managing Director, steering the company’s operations.

“Based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, the Board has approved the re-designation of Gautam S. Adani from Executive Chairman to Non-Executive Chairman, effective August 5, 2025. Consequently, he will cease to be a Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company.”, company informed the NSE on the Outcome of Board Meeting held on August 5, 2025 and Submission of Unaudited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 as per SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”).

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Strategic Move for Corporate Governance

The redesignation aligns with Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, which prohibits individuals from holding executive roles in multiple companies simultaneously to ensure focused leadership and accountability. APSEZ, which handles approximately 28% of India’s port cargo, already has two executive directors—Managing Director Karan Adani and Whole-Time Director & CEO Ashwani Gupta—necessitating Gautam Adani’s transition to a non-executive role to comply with the law. The company emphasized that this move allows Adani to focus on the strategic direction of other Adani Group entities, including Adani Enterprises, where he remains Executive Chairman, overseeing emerging sectors like airports, data centers, and renewable energy.

In a statement, APSEZ clarified, “This change ensures compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, which restrict key managerial personnel from holding executive positions in more than one company simultaneously. Given that APSEZ already has two executive directors, this redesignation will enable Mr. Adani to devote greater attention to the strategic direction and growth of other entities within the Adani Group.”

The company also announced the appointment of Manish Kejriwal, a seasoned financial expert and founder of a private equity firm, as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) for a three-year term starting August 5, subject to shareholder approval. Kejriwal’s appointment is seen as a step toward strengthening corporate governance and enhancing investor confidence amid ongoing challenges.

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Financial Performance Remains Robust

The leadership transition coincided with APSEZ’s announcement of its financial results for the first quarter of FY26 (April-June 2025). The company reported a 6.5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs. 3,314.59 crore, up from Rs. 3,112.83 crore in Q1 FY25. Revenue from operations surged by 31% to Rs. 9,126.14 crore, driven by an 11% growth in cargo volume (121 million metric tons) and strong performance in logistics and marine services, which grew 2x and 2.9x, respectively. The company’s EBITDA rose by 13% to Rs. 5,495 crore, though margins slightly declined to 60.2% from 64.1% in the previous fiscal year.

Ashwani Gupta, Whole-Time Director and CEO of APSEZ, highlighted the company’s operational strength: “This quarter’s 21% revenue growth is anchored by extraordinary momentum in our logistics and marine businesses, coupled with cargo growth and market share gains in domestic and international ports.” The company’s international operations, particularly at Haifa Port in Israel, reported a 29% year-on-year volume growth, contributing to its highest quarterly revenue since its acquisition.

Despite the positive financials, APSEZ shares experienced volatility, dropping 2% intraday to ₹1,361.10 following the announcement, impacting the broader Nifty 50 index.

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Political Reactions and Speculation

The announcement has sparked significant political commentary, with opposition leaders seizing the opportunity to question the Adani Group’s ties to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in a post on X, described Adani’s resignation as a “signal,” reiterating his party’s demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into alleged financial irregularities and government favoritism toward the Adani Group. “Gautam Adani stepping down is not a surprise — it’s a signal,” Gandhi wrote, suggesting the move could be linked to mounting legal and regulatory pressures.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra echoed similar sentiments, stating, “You can step down from boards, but not from accountability. The Adani-Modi nexus must still face questions in Parliament.” These remarks reflect ongoing opposition narratives that have linked the Adani Group’s rapid growth to alleged political patronage, a charge the group and the BJP have consistently denied.

In response, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla dismissed the opposition’s claims as politicization of a routine corporate decision. “The Adani Group is a private entity. Internal leadership changes are their prerogative. The opposition is trying to politicize a professional decision,” he said, emphasizing the group’s contribution to India’s infrastructure development.

Social media has further amplified the controversy, with posts linking Adani’s redesignation to ongoing U.S. investigations into alleged sanctions violations and a $265 million bribery scheme involving Indian officials. However, fact-checking reports have found no direct evidence connecting the resignation to these probes, noting that the investigations remain in early stages with no formal charges confirmed.

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Context of Global Scrutiny

Adani’s transition comes amid heightened international scrutiny of the Adani Group. A 2023 Hindenburg Research report accused the conglomerate of stock manipulation and accounting irregularities, leading to a temporary $104 billion loss in market capitalization. Although the group has since recovered, with its combined market cap exceeding $200 billion in May 2024, recent U.S. investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and allegations of importing sanctioned Iranian LPG through Mundra Port have reignited concerns. The Adani Group has labeled these charges “baseless” and vowed to pursue all legal options.

Additionally, Kenya’s government recently canceled two Adani infrastructure deals worth $2.6 billion, and U.S.-based institutional investors are reportedly reassessing their exposure to the conglomerate. Despite these challenges, Adani’s personal wealth has rebounded, with Forbes estimating his net worth at $60.3 billion in 2025, making him India’s second-richest person behind Mukesh Ambani.

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Strategic Implications and Future Outlook

Analysts view Adani’s redesignation as a strategic pivot to decentralize power and project a more professional governance structure, particularly in publicly traded entities like APSEZ. Corporate governance expert M.S. Raghavan noted, “This step might help separate personal image risks from business fundamentals — something crucial for investor confidence.”

Gautam Adani, aged 63, has signaled plans to retire at 70, with his sons Karan and Jeet, along with their cousins, expected to take over leadership roles. Karan Adani, who joined APSEZ in 2009 and became CEO in 2016, has been instrumental in expanding the company’s portfolio to 15 ports in India and two internationally, including in Sri Lanka and Israel. His leadership is expected to drive APSEZ’s global integration and operational efficiency.

The Adani Group continues to pursue ambitious growth plans, with a capital expenditure of $15-20 billion annually over the next five years to bolster renewables, airports, ports, cement, and urban redevelopment. The group’s defense arm, Adani Defence & Aerospace, recently contributed to Operation Sindoor, supplying drones for military strikes, underscoring its growing role in India’s defense sector. Additionally, the launch of Adani GEMS Schools of Excellence aims to provide affordable education, with 30% of seats reserved for underprivileged students.

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