Adani Group to Invest ₹1.5 Trillion in Kutch; Mundra Port Capacity to Double

The Adani Group has committed a massive ₹1.5 trillion (₹1.5 lakh crore) investment in Gujarat’s Kutch region over the next five years, aiming to solidify India’s renewable energy and logistics infrastructure. The announcement was made yesterday, January 11, 2026, by Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports & SEZ (APSEZ), during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC).

Speaking in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Karan Adani described Kutch as the group’s “Karma Bhoomi,” noting its transformation from a remote terrain into a global industrial hub.

Energy and Logistics Milestones

The centerpiece of the investment is the Khavda renewable energy project, which is on track to become the world’s largest clean energy park. Adani confirmed the facility is targeted to reach its full 37 GW capacity by 2030.

Simultaneously, the group plans to double the cargo-handling capacity of Mundra Port over the next decade. Mundra already serves as a fully integrated multimodal logistics gateway and is home to the group’s massive copper smelter and solar manufacturing complexes.

“At a time of global uncertainty, India is growing close to 8 per cent,” Adani noted, emphasizing that these projects align with the national Viksit Bharat 2047 vision for a self-reliant economy.

Regional Industrial Momentum

The conference, held at Marwadi University in Rajkot, also highlighted major commitments from other industrial titans. Welspun World Chairman Balkrishan Goenka announced a ₹5,000 crore investment in the company’s pipeline business. Goenka stated that the expansion would make Welspun the world’s largest pipe manufacturer by the end of 2026.

Welspun, which currently employs roughly one lakh people in Gujarat, already holds a 25% market share in the US and UK home textile markets. Goenka credited the region’s stability and the “Vibrant Gujarat” model for the company’s global scaling.

Summary

The Adani Group will invest ₹1.5 trillion in Kutch over five years to scale its 37 GW Khavda solar/wind park and double Mundra Port’s capacity. Announced at the 2026 VGRC in Rajkot, the move joins a ₹5,000 crore commitment from Welspun World, reinforcing Gujarat’s role in India’s 8% GDP growth trajectory and the drive toward a $5 trillion economy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How much is Adani investing in Kutch? 

The group has committed ₹1.5 trillion over the next five years.

Q2: What is the status of the Khavda project? 

It is a 37 GW renewable energy project (solar and wind) scheduled for full commissioning by 2030.

Q3: What are the plans for Mundra Port? 

Adani Ports & SEZ aims to double its capacity within the next 10 years to handle increased export-import volumes.

Q4: What did Welspun announce? 

Chairman B.K. Goenka announced a ₹5,000 crore investment to become the world’s leading pipe manufacturer by the end of 2026.

Q5: What is the significance of the Rajkot conference? 

The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) is a decentralized version of the global summit, focusing specifically on the industrial potential of the Kutch and Saurashtra regions.