In a major strategic expansion, the Adani Group is setting its sights on dominating India's hospitality and aviation infrastructure sectors. The conglomerate, which ranks as the country's fifth-largest by market value, has unveiled plans to become one of the nation's biggest hotel operators while aggressively pursuing new airports and a potential public listing for its airport business.
Ambitious Hospitality Foray with 60+ Hotels
The group's hospitality ambitions are vast. Jeet Adani (28), a director of the Adani Group and the younger son of chairman Gautam Adani, stated in an interview that the company will develop upwards of 60 hotels. These properties will be strategically located across the group's existing assets, primarily within its airport and real estate portfolios.
"It's like one of the largest hotel portfolios in the country," Jeet Adani told TOI. This move signifies a deep vertical integration, leveraging the group's massive footprint in transportation hubs to capture the travel and accommodation demand directly.
Airport Expansion and Potential IPO on the Horizon
Parallel to its hotel plans, the Adani Group is preparing for another significant push in aviation. The conglomerate intends to bid for nearly a dozen new airports, further consolidating its position as India's leading private airport operator. This expansion could significantly increase its current count of operational airports.
In a move that has been anticipated by market observers, the group is also actively considering listing its airport business separately. An Initial Public Offering (IPO) would provide capital for further growth and offer public investors a chance to participate in this infrastructure-focused vertical.
Strategic Implications for India's Infrastructure Landscape
This dual-pronged strategy, announced in December 2025, marks a new chapter for the diversified ports-to-power giant. By combining airports with hospitality, the Adani Group is creating synergistic travel ecosystems. Passengers flying through Adani-operated airports could seamlessly transition to Adani-branded hotels, capturing value across the customer journey.
The scale of the plan underscores the group's confidence in India's long-term economic growth and its booming travel and tourism sector. If successfully executed, this push will not only transform the Adani Group but also reshape competitive dynamics in both the Indian hospitality and airport management industries.
