Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said the conglomerate’s net debt-to-EBITDA ratio stands at 2.6 times, reflecting a strong and conservative financial position as it undertakes a $100 billion capital expenditure plan over the next five years. He stated that this leverage level gives the Group the flexibility to pursue high-growth opportunities while maintaining balance-sheet stability.
Speaking at the Second Shantilal Adani Lecture Series, Adani emphasised that “ambition without financial discipline is just theory.” He attributed the Group’s success to prudent capital management and improving operational efficiency, which have helped build a robust financial base capable of supporting large-scale investments without overreliance on external markets.
“Our growth is not dependent on external sentiment but powered by our own engines,” Adani said. “Debt-to-EBITDA may be a number to the market, but for us, it is a symbol of prudence — the quiet strength behind every bold move.”
Adani noted that the Group’s Return on Assets reached 16.5 per cent in FY25, among the highest in the global infrastructure sector, reflecting profitable growth and disciplined capital allocation. He added that the Group now generates sufficient internal cash flow to self-fund a major portion of its investments, reinforcing financial resilience.
During his address, Adani introduced a new structural model, called the “Two-Track Organisation,” describing it as a reimagining of the Group’s operating DNA. The first, known as the Agentic Track, leverages artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and digital twins to optimise working capital and predict cost deviations before they occur. “It will redefine our productivity curve, allowing finance to move from transaction execution to strategic orchestration,” he said.
The second, called the Human Track, focuses on creativity, ethical decision-making, and human judgment. “As powerful as machines are, they remain tools without a soul,” Adani remarked, highlighting the importance of human wisdom in guiding AI-driven processes.
Adani said integrating both tracks will create exponential value across the organisation. “The Agentic Track will scale our capacity, and the Human Track will preserve our judgment. Together, they will make us faster, smarter, and wiser,” he said.
Concluding his address, Adani praised the finance team’s role in the Group’s success. “You have built the fort that protects our ambitions. Together, we will fund ambition with discipline and power growth with wisdom,” he said.
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