Priti Adani
Indian businesswoman, dentist and philanthropist (born 1965) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Indian businesswoman, dentist and philanthropist (born 1965) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Priti Gautam Adani (born 29 August 1965) is an Indian businesswoman, dentist, philanthropist, and chairperson of Adani Foundation.[1][2] With a net worth of over US$1 billion, she is one of the richest women in India.[3]
Priti Gautam Adani | |
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Adani in 2021 | |
| Born | Priti Vora 29 August 1965 |
| Education | Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
| Alma mater | Government Dental College & Hospital, Ahmedabad |
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| Organisation | Adani Foundation |
| Title | Chairperson of Adani Foundation |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, including Karan Adani |
| Relatives | Pranav Adani (nephew) |
Priti Vora was born in Mumbai in a Gujarati family on 28 August 1965. She completed her bachelor’s degree in dental surgery from Government Dental College, Ahmedabad.[4]
During her early days, Priti Adani started her career as a dentist. In the year 1996, she was appointed as chairperson of Adani Foundation.
In 2001, after the Bhuj Earthquake, she started the Adani DAV School in Mundra. Later, the school was renamed Adani Public School. In June 2009, she and her husband established Adani Vidya Mandir in Bhadreshwar (near Mundra) and Ahmedabad.[5] Adani Vidya Mandir provides free higher secondary education to underprivileged children.[6] Under her leadership, Adani Group's CSR budget for 2018-19 rose to ₹128 crore from ₹95 crore, in a year's time.[7][8]
Priti Adani is married to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, the chairman of the Adani Group.[11] They have two sons, Karan Adani[12] and Jeet Adani.
