Adani Group Charts $15 Billion Airport Expansion by 2030

Inside the announcement  
According to Bloomberg and The Economic Times, the expansion plan includes new terminals, taxiways, and a runway at Navi Mumbai airport, set to open in December 2025. The group is also preparing to list its airport unit, signaling confidence in India’s fast-growing aviation sector. About 70% of the funding will come from debt raised over five years, with the remainder in equity. The move aligns with projections that India’s passenger traffic will more than double to 300 million annually by 2030.  

Notable updates  
• $15 billion investment planned to expand airport capacity to 200 million passengers annually  
• Navi Mumbai airport to feature new terminals, taxiways, and runway by December 2025  
• Capacity upgrades at Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Thiruvananthapuram, Lucknow, and Guwahati airports  
• 70% of funding through debt, 30% via equity infusion  
• Expansion supports upcoming IPO of Adani’s airport unit  

Major takeaway  
Adani Group’s ambitious expansion underscores India’s emergence as one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. By scaling infrastructure and capacity, the conglomerate is positioning itself as a dominant player in India’s airport sector, catering to surging demand and strengthening its long-term growth trajectory.  

Sources: Bloomberg, The Economic Times