Could Vishakha Group's Journey be a Tale of Trust and Shared Destiny?
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Key Takeaways
- The rise of Vishakha Group is rooted in trust and integrity.
- Partnerships built on principles can withstand crises.
- The solar-glass facility is a landmark achievement for India.
- Future ambitions are set to expand in the renewable sector.
- Gautam Adani’s leadership emphasizes ethical business practices.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (NationPress) During a profound and impactful speech at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Vishakha Group, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, referred to the company’s success as a narrative not driven by contracts, but by conviction, trust, and a shared destiny.
While addressing employees, partners, and members of the founding Doshi family, Adani recounted the beginnings of Vishakha’s alliance with the Adani Group back in 1992. He emphasized how a crisis in the global polymer trade served as the groundwork for a business relationship—and friendship—that has evolved into one of India’s most respected industrial partnerships.
Gautam Adani reflected on the challenges that followed the Gulf War, which led to the collapse of supply chains and severe rupee devaluation in India.
As polymer imports dwindled and factories across the nation faced potential shutdowns, Adani Exports (currently known as Adani Enterprises) had to reduce supplies to distributors by half.
During this turbulent period, he noted, “many traders viewed the scarcity as a chance for profit,” but Jigish Doshi chose a path of responsibility over personal gain. Instead of pushing for a larger allocation, he approached Adani with a collective of small customers to discuss the human and industrial ramifications of the crisis.
Moved by Doshi’s integrity, Adani decided to supply directly to him, offering credit and circumventing multiple layers of distributors. This pivotal moment, he remarked, was the inception of a friendship grounded in trust, fairness, and principles.
In discussing Vishakha’s industrial milestones, Adani described the Group’s solar-glass facility as a national asset. Within a mere two years, the company erected India’s largest solar-glass furnace, producing 660 tons per day, which he claimed rivals the best in the world.
A more ambitious Phase 2 is currently in progress, aiming to nearly double the capacity to 1,260 tons per day, making it the largest such furnace ever built in India.
Gautam Adani further stated that “the picture is still incomplete,” indicating that the Vishakha-Adani partnership is set for even greater aspirations in India's renewable and advanced materials sectors.