Adani Group Contributes Rs 75,000 Crore in Taxes, Exceeding Mumbai Metro Cost
The Adani Group, a leading ports-to-energy conglomerate, has reported a significant 29% increase in tax payments to Rs 75,000 crore in FY25, surpassing the cost of the entire Mumbai Metro network. This substantial contribution underscores the group's commitment to economic development and social responsibility.
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This substantial tax outgo is roughly equivalent to the cost of building the entire Mumbai Metro network, an infrastructure lifeline for millions of people. It is also nearly enough to host a modern-day Olympics. The Adani Group's total contribution to the exchequer increased from Rs 58,104 crore in FY 2023-24 to Rs 74,945 crore in FY25.
Of the total contribution of Rs 74,945 crore, direct contributions stood at Rs 28,720 crore, indirect contributions stood at Rs 45,407 crore, while other contributions added up to Rs 818 crore. The leading contributors among the group's publicly listed entities include Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), Adani Cement Limited (ACL), Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), and Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL).
The details of these contributions are covered in the independent annual reports published by seven of the group's listed entities: Adani Enterprises Limited, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited, Adani Green Energy Limited, Adani Energy Solutions Limited, Adani Power Limited, Adani Total Gas Limited, and Ambuja Cements Limited. The figure also includes the tax paid by three other listed companies—NDTV, ACC, and Sanghi Industries—that are held by the seven companies.
The Adani Group has also published a document titled 'Basis of Preparation and Approach to Tax' on the websites of its seven listed entities. This document provides a complete breakdown of the group's global tax and other contributions, including direct contributions like global taxes, duties, and other charges borne by Adani's portfolio of companies, indirect contributions like global taxes and duties collected and paid on behalf of other stakeholders, and other contributions like social security, contributed for the benefit of the employees.
Adani Group considers tax transparency as an integral part of its broader ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) framework. Through this voluntary initiative, the Group aims to demonstrate its commitment to transparency, foster stakeholder trust, and contribute to a more accountable global tax environment. The group strives to harmonize growth with social responsibility, aiming to transform India's infrastructure landscape while promoting innovation and creating long-term value for stakeholders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Adani Group's total tax contribution in FY25?
The Adani Group's total tax contribution in FY25 is Rs 74,945 crore, which includes direct and indirect taxes as well as employee social security payments.
How does this tax contribution compare to the cost of the Mumbai Metro?
The Adani Group's tax contribution of Rs 74,945 crore in FY25 is roughly equivalent to the cost of building the entire Mumbai Metro network.
Which companies are the leading contributors among the Adani Group's listed entities?
The leading contributors among the Adani Group's listed entities include Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), Adani Cement Limited (ACL), Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), and Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL).
What is the Adani Group's approach to tax transparency?
The Adani Group considers tax transparency as an integral part of its broader ESG framework. They have published a document titled 'Basis of Preparation and Approach to Tax' on the websites of their listed entities to provide a complete breakdown of their global tax and other contributions.
What is the Adani Group's commitment to social responsibility?
The Adani Group strives to harmonize growth with social responsibility, aiming to transform India's infrastructure landscape while promoting innovation and creating long-term value for stakeholders.
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