The prestigious recognition was conferred during
AIMA’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, marking the organisation’s 70th
Foundation Day and the 20th National Management Day, held today at the Taj
Palace Hotel in New Delhi.
The businessman dedicated his award to the employees
of the Adani Group.”Truly
humbled for this award, I dedicate this award to the employees of the Adani
group they are working day and night, this is truly their award,” he said.
“I want to thank my father, I keep learning from him,
I’m fortunate to see my father and see him operating every day and I also thank
my mother from whom I have learned compassion and honesty. I also thank my 3
brothers we work together and we will take our father’s legacy forward. Thank
my wife has who has given me her constant support and she keeps pushing me and
also my daughter helping me in becoming better human everyday,” he added.
The event brought
together industry leaders, policymakers, and visionaries to discuss strategies
for sustaining India’s economic momentum amid global challenges. The citation
for Karan Adani’s award was read by Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman and Managing
Director of Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. The AIMA Managing India Awards, instituted
in 2010, celebrate excellence across business, media, arts, and social sectors.