The Adani Group on Wednesday rolled out an ambitious investment blueprint exceeding ₹6 lakh crore (approximately USD 66 billion) across strategic sectors including aviation, clean energy, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing, during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Switzerland.
The plan, presented to global business and political leaders, marks a shift from isolated asset creation toward building integrated, technology‑driven infrastructure platforms aimed at boosting economic growth, job creation and India’s long‑term competitiveness.
Multi‑State Development Focus
The investment blueprint spans Maharashtra, Assam and Jharkhand, reflecting a strategic distribution of initiatives across regions. Projects are designed to support national priorities such as energy transition, manufacturing self‑reliance and regional development.
Aviation and Aerospace Ecosystem in Assam
In Assam, the Group announced plans centred around the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, whose new terminal was inaugurated in December 2025 and is expected to become operational soon. The proposed investments go beyond airport infrastructure to include:
- An aviation training academy equipped with Level‑D full‑flight simulators.
- Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities for both narrow‑body and wide‑body aircraft.
- Integrated hospitality and retail infrastructure to support enhanced passenger services.
These facilities are designed to position Guwahati as a major regional aviation and aerospace hub for India’s Northeast.
The Group also disclosed plans for large‑scale renewable solar energy projects worth over 2,700 MW in Assam’s Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts, alongside investments in cement manufacturing and grinding units to support construction supply chains.
Urban and Technology‑Led Growth in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, the Group’s portfolio centres on urban redevelopment, digital infrastructure and next‑generation energy systems. This includes:
- The Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai, one of India’s most complex urban renewal initiatives.
- Expansion around Navi Mumbai International Airport, which began operations in December 2025, along with logistics, commercial and hospitality ecosystems.
- Plans for green integrated data centre parks with 3,000 MW capacity and a unique arena district near the airport.
The Maharashtra strategy also encompasses pumped storage hydro projects totalling 8,700 MW, coal gasification, semiconductor and display fabrication facilities, and a nuclear power project aligned with evolving frameworks for private participation.
Driving Inclusive Growth and Global Competitiveness
The Adani Group emphasized that these investments are expected to generate employment, nurture skills and support technology‑driven inclusion while aligning with broader national objectives such as energy sustainability and manufacturing independence.
As leaders convened in Switzerland to discuss resilient and sustainable development, the Adani Group’s announcement highlighted the influential role of large‑scale private capital in shaping India’s next phase of economic growth.
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