Adani Group Pays ₹75,000 Crore in Taxes in FY25 — More Than the Entire Cost of Mumbai Metro
Shriya TSN 
Adani Group
Adani Group’s tax contribution surged to ₹74,945 crore in FY25, surpassing Mumbai Metro’s cost. The amount includes direct, indirect taxes and social security contributions, showcasing the group’s economic and ESG-driven transparency impact.
New Delhi, June 5: The Adani Group has announced a ₹74,945 crore tax contribution for the financial year 2024–25 (FY25). This contribution is massive. This marks a 29% year-on-year increase compared to the previous year’s ₹58,104 crore. The amount exceeds the entire cost of constructing the Mumbai Metro. This highlights the conglomerate’s expanding economic influence. It also shows its commitment to tax transparency under its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework.
Summary:
According to the official statement, the tax outgo includes:
- ₹28,720 crore in direct taxes,
- ₹45,407 crore in indirect taxes, and
- ₹818 crore in other contributions such as employee social security.
Adani’s Top Contributing Companies
The contribution stems from the group’s seven key listed entities:
- Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL)
- Adani Cement Limited (ACL)
- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ)
- Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL)
- Adani Energy Solutions Limited
- Adani Power Limited
- Adani Total Gas Limited
Additionally, taxes paid by NDTV, ACC, and Sanghi Industries—subsidiaries held by the main entities—were also included in the overall tally.
Commitment to Transparency
The Adani Group has released a comprehensive report titled ‘Basis of Preparation and Approach to Tax’, now publicly available on the websites of its seven listed companies. The document offers a detailed breakdown of:
- Direct contributions: Global taxes, duties, and charges paid by the company.
- Indirect contributions: Taxes and duties collected and remitted on behalf of stakeholders.
- Other contributions: Social security payments made for employees’ benefit.
A Pillar of the ESG Framework
The group emphasized that tax transparency is a core part of its ESG agenda. Through voluntary disclosures, Adani aims to:
- Strengthen stakeholder trust,
- Promote a transparent global tax environment, and
- Align business growth with broader social responsibility goals.
“We are focused on transforming India’s infrastructure landscape while fostering long-term value creation through innovation and accountability,” the group’s statement concluded.
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