Quick Info

ProfessionBusinesswomen
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/08/1965
Age60 years
BirthplaceMumbai

Latest News about Priti Adani

05/2025

Dr. Priti Adani received her second honorary doctorate, a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa, from Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research in Maharashtra. She was conferred the honour during the 16th convocation ceremony of the institution, where she was invited as the Guest of Honour, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to social welfare and development.

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Bio/Wiki

Famous ForChairperson of Adani Foundation and philanthropic work; wife of Gautam Adani (billionaire industrialist and founder of Adani Group)

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityGovernment Dental College, Ahmedabad
Educational QualificationBachelors degree in Dental Surgery (BDS)
Honorary Doctorates
  • Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa from Gujarat Law Society University, Ahmedabad (2020)
  • Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa from Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Maharashtra (2025)

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Year1986

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsNot Known

Career

Chairperson
  • Adani Foundation
  • Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Delhi
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2010-2011: FICCI-FLOW Women Philanthropist Award
  • Banas Ratna Award in 2019 by Rotary Club of Palanpur
  • January 2019: Banas Ratna Award by Rotary Club of Palanpur, Gujarat
  • February 2020: Honorary Doctorate from Gujarat Law Society University, Ahmedabad
  • February 2022: FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) Award of Excellence for Social Impact
  • May 2025: Honorary Doctorate (D.Sc. Honoris Causa) from Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Maharashtra
FounderAdani Foundation (1996)
Career HighlightsForewent a career in medicine to dedicate herself to public service and philanthropy. Under her leadership, Adani Foundation has grown from a modest rural initiative in Mundra, Gujarat to one of Asia's premier non-profit institutions with a USD 7 billion commitment and USD 100 million annual outlay, impacting 9.6 million people annually across 7,071 villages in 22 Indian states.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Priti Adani is a dentist and educationalist.
2. She offers her services as a philanthropist.
3. After graduation, she started working as a dental doctor.
4. In 2001, she established the Adani DAV School in Mundra, Gujarat.
5. She became the chairperson of the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Residential School.
6. In 2016, she launched a Skill Development Centre named ‘SAKSHAM.’
7. Under her leadership, the Adani Group's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) budget increased significantly.
8. Her entry into philanthropy was driven by compassion, conviction, and commitment.
9. The Adani Foundation operates across five key areas: education, health and nutrition, sustainable livelihoods, climate action, and community development.
10. She leads a team of 800 development professionals committed to improving the lives of children, women, youth, and marginalised communities.
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