Did Adani Group Contribute Rs 74,945 Crore in FY25, Up by 29%?

Ahmedabad, June 5 (NationPress) The Adani Group has reported a remarkable increase in its total contributions to the exchequer, rising by 29 percent to Rs 74,945 crore for the fiscal year 2025, compared to Rs 58,104 crore in FY24, as disclosed on Thursday.

Breaking down the total of Rs 74,945 crore, direct contributions accounted for Rs 28,720 crore, indirect contributions were Rs 45,407 crore, while other contributions totaled Rs 818 crore, according to the company's statement.

To provide some context, Rs 74,945 crore is approximately equivalent to the cost of constructing the entire Mumbai Metro network, a crucial infrastructure project for millions. It is also close to the funding required for hosting a modern-day Olympics.

Among the Group's publicly listed entities, significant contributors include Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), Adani Cement Limited (ACL), Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), and Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL).

The Group highlighted that detailed information is available in the independent annual reports of seven of its listed entities: Adani Enterprises Limited, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited, Adani Green Energy Limited, Adani Energy Solutions Limited, Adani Power Limited, Adani Total Gas Limited, and Ambuja Cements Limited.

This figure also encompasses taxes paid by three additional listed firms: NDTV, ACC, and Sanghi Industries, which are part of the seven companies.

The group has released a document titled 'Basis of Preparation and Approach to Tax' on the websites of its seven entities, offering a comprehensive breakdown of the Adani Group’s global tax and other contributions.

This encompasses direct contributions such as global taxes, duties, and other charges incurred by the Adani portfolio; indirect contributions like global taxes and duties collected and paid on behalf of other stakeholders; and other contributions like social security benefits for employees.

The Adani Group emphasizes that tax transparency is a fundamental aspect of its broader ESG framework.

“Through this voluntary initiative, the Group seeks to showcase its dedication to transparency, build stakeholder trust, and contribute to a more accountable global tax environment. The group strives to align growth with social responsibility, aiming to enhance India's infrastructure landscape while fostering innovation and generating long-term value for stakeholders,” they stressed.

To ensure credibility, the Group enlisted a professional agency to provide an independent assurance report regarding its global contributions to the exchequer.