Adani Group to Invest ₹1 Trillion in Airports, Infra Over 5 Years

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has unveiled a major ₹1 trillion capital expenditure blueprint to scale airport infrastructure and adjacent real estate over the next five years, underlining the conglomerate’s strategic push into India’s aviation and infrastructure sectors.

The investment will span airport terminals, air-side assets, city-side development such as hotels, entertainment and convention centres, and other facilities across its expanding portfolio, as the sector prepares for robust passenger growth.

AAHL currently operates seven airports in key metros including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur and Guwahati, with Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) set to become its eighth when commercial operations commence on December 25, 2025. The group’s focus on diversified infrastructure around airports reflects broader industry trends where non-aeronautical revenues are gaining prominence alongside traditional aviation income.

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On plans for public markets, AAHL’s Director Jeet Adani said, “The total capex for airside, terminal and city-side development at all our airports will be around Rs 1 lakh crore (Rs 1 trillion) over the next five years.” The company considers a demerger or an initial public offering between 2027-2030, depending on the realization of several milestones like full commissioning and financial independence of NMIA.

The long-term aviation demand in India indicated that NMIA has a very high potential in the market, as it has plans to accommodate up to 20 million passengers over FY27 and ultimately accommodate much more traffic. The investment is a positive indication of investment trust in airport infrastructure as a high-growth and high-value industry in the overall economy.