He made this statement during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Kutch and Saurashtra regions, held in Rajkot, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and numerous industry leaders in attendance.
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“The Adani Group is dedicated to investing ₹1.5 lakh crore in the Kutch region over the next five years. We will finalize our Khavda project and achieve the full 37 GW capacity by 2030, while also doubling our port capacity at Mundra in the next decade,” he stated.
Adani emphasized that these investments align with India’s national goals: job creation, industrial competitiveness, sustainability, and long-term resilience.
“As the global economy encounters uncertainty and fragmentation, India is emerging as a beacon of growth, nearing 8% expansion, broadening its manufacturing base, and confidently progressing toward a five trillion-dollar economy and the world’s third-largest,” he remarked.
He noted that Gujarat ranks among India’s most industrially advanced and globally integrated states, contributing over 8% to the national GDP, making up 17% of industrial output, managing 40% of the nation’s cargo through its ports, and leading in renewable energy.
Kutch symbolizes significant transformation, Adani stated, mentioning that the region, which was previously deemed remote and challenging, has now developed into one of India’s crucial industrial, logistics, and energy centers.
“As India moves toward Viksit Bharat 2047, Gujarat will continue to be a foundational element of this national transformation. The Adani Group is committed to being a reliable partner in creating a robust, self-sufficient, and globally esteemed India,” he added.
Adani holds ownership of the Mundra Port in Kutch.
At the summit, Balkrishan Goenka, chairman of Welspun World, remarked that the company’s facility in Gujarat has risen to become the leading home textile firm globally.
Currently, Welspun provides employment to around one lakh people directly and indirectly in Gujarat.
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In the US and UK, Welspun’s market share in home textiles exceeds 25%. Welspun products manufactured in Gujarat are utilized in prestigious events like Wimbledon, he mentioned.
He highlighted that in the pipeline business, the company is investing ₹5,000 crore and is on track to become the largest pipe manufacturer in the world by the end of this year.
(Edited by : Navneet Singh)
