Acquisition Overview
AdaniConneX Private Limited (ACX), a joint‑venture of Adani Enterprises Limited, completed a cash acquisition of 100 percent equity in Madhuvanti Build Estate Limited (MBEL) for a consideration of Rs 765.25 crore. MBEL, incorporated in 2019, has not commenced commercial operations and reported nil turnover, but it holds a sizeable land parcel and key licences required for future infrastructure projects. The transaction was executed on an arm‑length basis and did not require any regulatory approvals.
Market Reaction
Following the announcement, Adani Group shares rose 2.16 percent, reaching an intraday high of Rs 2,970.90 per equity share. The stock later settled at Rs 2,912.80, up from the previous day’s close of Rs 2,908.15. The group’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 3,76,302.88 crore.
Business Highlights Across Segments
- Green Hydrogen & Wind: Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) became the only Indian company listed in BloombergNEF’s Global Top 15 wind‑turbine manufacturers.
- Solar: Domestic solar module sales surged 95 percent YoY to 1,459 MW during the quarter.
- Data Centres: ACX secured a new hyperscale order of 358 MW in Hyderabad, raising its total tied‑up capacity to 560 MW. The first phase of the Hyderabad centre (4.8 MW) is now operational, and overall operational capacity across four data centres totals 55 MW.
- Airports: Adani Airports reported FY26 aero‑revenue growth of 26 percent and non‑aero revenue growth of 31 percent, adding three new routes and 20 new flights.
- Road Transport: Adani Road Transport added three new road projects, expanding its portfolio to 20 projects across various states.
Financial Performance – Q4 FY26
- Revenue increased from Rs 26,966 crore in Q4 FY25 to Rs 32,439 crore in Q4 FY26, a 20.30 percent rise.
- Net profit swung from a positive Rs 4,015 crore in Q4 FY25 to a net loss of Rs 167 crore in Q4 FY26.
- Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) stood at 5.80 percent, while Return on Equity (ROE) was ‑3.38 percent.
- Earnings per share (EPS) were Rs 72.3.
- Debt‑to‑equity ratio was 1.32x.
Company Overview
Adani Enterprises Limited, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, serves as the flagship of the Adani Group, developing and operating diversified infrastructure projects in energy, transport, and natural resources.