Wed Feb 12 12:11:00 UTC 2025: ## Adani Heir Weds in Intimate Ceremony, Father Pledges $1.2 Billion to Charity
**Ahmedabad, India** – Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, celebrated his son Jeet Adani’s wedding to Diva Shah with a lavish philanthropic gesture. The intimate ceremony, held on February 7th in Ahmedabad according to Jain tradition, saw the attendance of close friends and family.
In an emotional speech, Gautam Adani lauded his wife, Preeti Adani, as the true force behind Jeet’s success, emphasizing her unwavering support and dedication. He highlighted the couple’s commitment to social responsibility, noting their wedding marked the launch of initiatives aimed at uplifting underprivileged communities.
To commemorate the occasion, Gautam Adani pledged a staggering ₹10,000 crore (approximately $1.2 billion USD) to various social causes. This includes ₹10 lakh (approximately $12,000 USD) annually for 500 Divyang (disabled) brides, as well as investments in affordable healthcare, education, and skill development programs.
Jeet Adani, a 27-year-old director at Adani Airport Holdings and alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania, oversees key business units within the Adani Group, including defense, petrochemicals, copper, and digital transformation. His commitment to social impact reflects his mother’s influence, who spearheaded the growth of the Adani Foundation. The newlyweds’ dedication to philanthropy underscores the family’s commitment to social responsibility and community development.
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