Resilient Infrastructure Key to Tackling Global Supply Chain Disruptions, Says Karan Adani

Karan Adani asserts that resilient infrastructure and stronger logistics networks are essential to sustain India's growth amid recurring global disruptions. He highlights the role of port, energy and aviation assets, and calls for investing INR 2 lakh crore annually in greenfield infrastructure to bolster trade, manufacturing and economic expansion.

Resilient infrastructure and stronger logistics networks are essential to sustain economic growth as global supply chains face recurring disruptions, Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), said on Friday. Speaking at an annual leadership summit hosted by a media group in New Delhi, Adani highlighted how geopolitical tensions and shifting trade routes have exposed vulnerabilities in global trade networks.

He said recent developments in West Asia have underscored the risks associated with critical maritime choke points such as the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Strait of Malacca. According to him, disruptions along these routes can quickly impact global supply chains, making it necessary for countries to build stronger logistics infrastructure and diversify trade networks.

Adani said the infrastructure platforms developed by the Adani Group serve as national assets that support India’s trade, logistics and energy security. He noted that global supply chains have faced repeated shocks since 2020, including the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts, which have reshaped trade patterns and supply chain strategies worldwide.

In this changing environment, he said nations must focus on building integrated infrastructure and robust logistics systems to maintain economic stability and growth. Adani added that the Adani Group’s infrastructure strategy is aligned with these global shifts. By expanding platforms across ports, logistics, energy and airports, the company aims to strengthen India’s capacity to support trade, manufacturing and economic expansion.

He reaffirmed the Group’s confidence in India’s long-term economic growth, saying the infrastructure assets being built today will play a key role in the country’s future development. The Group’s long-term goal is to become India’s most efficient logistics provider and one of the lowest-cost power generators while maintaining strong corporate governance standards. Reducing logistics costs remains a key focus area, he said, adding that better integration between ports, transport networks, airports and logistics systems can significantly improve supply chain efficiency.

He noted that once strong infrastructure is in place, trade and economic activity tend to follow. To support its long-term vision, the Adani Group plans to invest around Rs 2 lakh crore annually in greenfield infrastructure projects over the next five years. These investments will span renewable energy, power transmission, airports, logistics networks and data centres.

Renewable energy continues to be a core area for the Group, alongside emerging technologies such as battery storage. The company is also expanding into sectors including cement, aluminium, copper and defence manufacturing, which support large-scale infrastructure development. In the aviation sector, the Group plans to increase passenger handling capacity across its airport network from 100 million to about 200 million by 2030.

APSEZ, which operates international assets including the Haifa Port in Israel, has also had to adapt to shifting global trade patterns while maintaining cargo operations. Adani said several global companies are increasingly shifting towards regional supply chains to enhance resilience.

Looking ahead, the Adani portfolio aims to double its port capacity from 600 million metric tonnes to 1,200 million metric tonnes by 2030. During the same period, renewable energy capacity is expected to expand from 18 gigawatts to 50 gigawatts, while thermal power generation capacity could increase from 17 gigawatts to 45 gigawatts.

Adani also stressed that growth must be guided by strong values, saying that while speed and scale are important, empathy and responsibility are equally vital. He credited the influence of his parents in shaping his approach to leadership, describing Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani as a constant source of inspiration and acknowledging the work of Dr Priti Adani through the Adani Foundation in areas such as education, healthcare and sustainable livelihoods. Adani said the Group remains firmly committed to India’s growth story and to building infrastructure assets that contribute to the country’s long-term development.