New Delhi: In a significant revelation at the Adani Group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) for fiscal 2026, chairman Gautam Adani confirmed that drones and anti-drone systems supplied by Adani Defence & Aerospace played a pivotal role in Operation Sindoor — India’s high-profile counterterror operation following the Pahalgam terror strike.
“Operation Sindoor called, and we delivered. Our drones became the eyes in the skies as well as the swords of attack, and our anti-drone systems helped protect our forces and citizens. We operate where India needs us the most,” he stated.
According to the Adani Group, SkyStriker kamikaze drones, developed under its joint venture with Alpha Design Technologies and Elbit Systems, were crucial in precision strikes, while the group’s indigenous anti-drone systems neutralized aerial threats during Pakistan’s retaliatory response. The equipment was credited with enhancing mission success and safeguarding Indian forces.
The billionaire industrialist also warned of rising threats to India’s sovereignty, saying: “The evolving security environment demands self-reliant defence capabilities. We must be ready for emerging threats — from rogue drones to state-sponsored cyber-attacks.”
$15-20 Billion Annual Capex, IPO Plans, Green Tech Drive
Beyond defence, Adani laid out an ambitious growth map. The group will invest $15-20 billion annually for the next 5 years, targeting infrastructure, energy, logistics, airports, and renewables. Cumulative investment across infrastructure is projected at $2.5 trillion over the long term.
Adani Airports is set to pursue an IPO by 2027, as part of a broader $100 billion capex acceleration.
On the energy front: Adani Green Energy is constructing the world’s largest renewable energy park in Khavda, Gujarat, aiming for 50 GW capacity by 2030. Adani Energy Solutions bagged ₹44,000 crore in transmission orders and ₹13,600 crore in smart metering projects this year.
Adani Power is on track to achieve 31 GW power capacity by 2030 after crossing 100 billion units of electricity generation this fiscal.
Global Risks & Market Response
Adani flagged geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as a shadow on logistics and energy security, particularly with ongoing instability around Israel and Haifa Port, where the group has major operations.
Despite these concerns, Adani Group stocks rose between 1.5% and 3.8% on AGM day, with markets upbeat on the group’s investment visibility and financial strength.
