Adani Group Breaks Into India’s Top 10 Most Valuable Brands

Ahmedabad–The Adani Group has entered India’s list of the 10 most valuable brands for the first time, while Adani Power has been ranked the country’s leading energy brand, according to the Brand Finance India 100 Report 2026.

The Adani Group rose to eighth place from 13th last year, becoming the fastest company to enter the top 10 after climbing into the ranking within three years, according to independent brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance.

The group’s brand value increased 31.3% to $8.48 billion from $6.46 billion a year earlier. The latest figure excludes approximately $500 million associated with Adani Wilmar and related consumer-facing brands.

The increase was the largest among India’s 20 most valuable brands and made Adani the country’s third-most valuable conglomerate.

Adani also recorded the steepest three-year rise among India’s 25 most valuable brands, advancing 15 positions during the period. Over the past year, the group added $2.02 billion in brand value, exceeding its total valuation in 2022.

Adani Power emerged as India’s most valuable energy brand after its brand value surged 152% to $1.8 billion.

Adani Green Energy and Adani Energy Solutions were also ranked among the country’s five most valuable energy brands, while Adani Total Gas further expanded the group’s presence in the sector rankings.

“The Adani Group’s entry into India’s top 10 most valuable brands reflects the strength of a business that has become deeply embedded in India’s growth story. Through its expanding presence across infrastructure, logistics and energy, the Group has built a powerful portfolio of brands supporting some of the country’s most important economic priorities,” said Alex Haigh, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Brand Finance.

The Adani Group’s Brand Strength Index increased 3.6 points to 84, lifting it eight positions to 18th place.

The report said Adani recorded the fastest improvement in brand strength among India’s top 20 companies, placing the diversified conglomerate alongside several of the country’s most established consumer and retail brands. The gain reflected increasing familiarity, trust and confidence among stakeholders, according to Brand Finance. (Source: IANS)