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Adani Group achieved a ROA of 16.5 percent in the last financial year, reflecting strong profitability and effective use of capital. With a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.6x, the Group plans to self-fund a substantial portion of its USD 100 billion five-year capex, enhancing financial independence. Targeting a 20 percent share of India's USD 500 billion electricity sector opportunity by 2032, the company is implementing a 'Two-Track Organization' model that merges AI precision with human oversight. Finance transformation initiatives strengthen governance, efficiency, and long-term growth strategy.
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani announced that the conglomerate's return on assets (ROA) reached 16.5 percent in the last financial year, ranking it among the top performers in the global infrastructure sector. Speaking at the Group's annual Shantilal Adani Lecture Series, he attributed the performance to disciplined expansion and efficient capital deployment, noting that the Group's growth has been profitable, its assets productive, and capital effectively utilized. Advertisement
The Group maintained a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.6x, reflecting a conservative leverage approach. Adani highlighted that strong internal cash flows allow the company to fund a major part of its USD 100 billion five-year capital expenditure plan internally, reducing dependence on external markets. He added that achieving a high ROA enhances the Group's credibility with lenders, deepens investor confidence, and enables the pursuit of large projects without compromising balance sheet strength.
Citing opportunities in India's electricity sector, estimated at USD 500 billion by 2032, Adani stated that the Group aims to secure around 20 percent of this market. To drive its next phase of growth, the company is adopting a 'Two-Track Organization' model that combines artificial intelligence with human judgment. The Agentic Track focuses on data-driven precision, while the Human Track ensures decisions are guided by judgment, ethics, and oversight.
Adani also outlined finance transformation initiatives, including a Finance Control Tower for real-time visibility into financial operations and a Global Capability Center to integrate AI-led workflows, enhancing efficiency across the Group. He emphasized that finance has evolved into a strategic function, where foresight, discipline, and data-driven insights shape major decisions.
The Shantilal Adani Lecture Series, held annually, brings together senior finance and technology leaders across the Group to discuss strategy, governance, and innovation, honoring the memory of Shantilal Adani. Adani concluded by highlighting that the current global environment, shaped by the convergence of technology, capital, and human potential, calls for bold, purposeful action. The Group continues to focus on building India's physical and digital infrastructure while combining intelligence with practical execution.
Source PTI
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