The Adani Group has reported a 29% year-on-year surge in its total tax and related contributions, paying a massive Rs 74,945 crore to the exchequer in FY 2024-25, compared to Rs 58,104 crore in the previous fiscal.
In a press release issued Thursday, the conglomerate stated that the contributions were made through its portfolio of 10 listed entities, including Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, and Adani Green Energy. To illustrate the scale of the payment, the group highlighted that the amount is equivalent to the cost of building the Mumbai Metro network or hosting the Olympics.
Breakdown of Contributions
- Direct Contributions: Rs 28,720 crore
- Indirect Contributions: Rs 45,407 crore
- Other Contributions (e.g., social security): Rs 818 crore
The Adani Group also released its voluntary Tax Transparency Report, covering both domestic and international operations, which offers a granular view of taxes borne directly by the group and those collected on behalf of stakeholders. The report was supported by independent assurance provided by a professional agency on the group's global tax footprint.
Top Contributors Within the Group
The lion's share of the taxes came from:
- Adani Enterprises
- Adani Cement
- Adani Ports and SEZ - the operator of India's largest commercial ports network
ESG and Tax Transparency
Positioning tax compliance within its broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework, the Gautam Adani-led group emphasized that "tax transparency is an integral part of responsible business conduct." The initiative, the group said, aims to strengthen stakeholder trust, promote corporate accountability, and support a more transparent global tax environment.
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