Gautam Adani: The multiple mogul - Good Bad Billionaire podcast, BBC World Service
Description: Gautam Adani’s businesses span almost every part of life in India.
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Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violent scenes.
From energy to food, ports to mining, and drinks to weapons, the Adani group has widespread influence over millions of people day to day. From his early career as a diamond trader, Gautam built a reputation as always looking for the next opportunity.
But as well as a huge pyramid of business interests, he also has cultural and political power, leading to a close relationship with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BBC business editor Simon Jack and writer and podcaster Zing Tsjeng chart Adani’s journey from 1960s Gujarat to opening his first port in the middle of nowhere, to owning 10 private jets as one of the richest billionaires on the planet.
00:00 Tragedy at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
01:53 Gautam Adani's widespread influence
04:38 Childhood to university dropout
08:04 From diamonds to plastics
12:12 Adani Exports makes Gautam a millionaire
14:34 Mundra port
20:12 Diversifying into energy and edible oil
23:04 Being rich can be dangerous
24:36 Expanding into new sectors
25:26 Friendship with Narendra Modi
30:28 Fraud charges in the US which were later dropped
32:39 Planning for succession in the Adani Group
33:55 Scoring Adani on wealth, controversy, power, and legacy
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Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violent scenes.
From energy to food, ports to mining, and drinks to weapons, the Adani group has widespread influence over millions of people day to day. From his early career as a diamond trader, Gautam built a reputation as always looking for the next opportunity.
But as well as a huge pyramid of business interests, he also has cultural and political power, leading to a close relationship with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BBC business editor Simon Jack and writer and podcaster Zing Tsjeng chart Adani’s journey from 1960s Gujarat to opening his first port in the middle of nowhere, to owning 10 private jets as one of the richest billionaires on the planet.
00:00 Tragedy at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
01:53 Gautam Adani's widespread influence
04:38 Childhood to university dropout
08:04 From diamonds to plastics
12:12 Adani Exports makes Gautam a millionaire
14:34 Mundra port
20:12 Diversifying into energy and edible oil
23:04 Being rich can be dangerous
24:36 Expanding into new sectors
25:26 Friendship with Narendra Modi
30:28 Fraud charges in the US which were later dropped
32:39 Planning for succession in the Adani Group
33:55 Scoring Adani on wealth, controversy, power, and legacy
Watch more episodes of Good Bad Billionaire on our playlist 👉🏽 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4cokutQKfvpELC8KCarqzm-
Click here to listen to more episodes of Good Bad Billionaire 👉🏽 https://www.bbc.com/programmes/w3ct9bc1
Good Bad Billionaire is the podcast that explores the lives of the super-rich and famous, tracking their wealth, philanthropy, business ethics, and success. There are leaders who made their money in Silicon Valley, on Wall Street and in high street fashion. From iconic celebrities and CEOs to titans of technology, the podcast unravels tales of fortune, power, economics, ambition and moral responsibility. Simon and Zing put their subjects to the test with a playful, totally unscientific scorecard — then hand the verdict over to you: are they good, bad, or simply billionaires?
Here's how to contact the team: email goodbadbillionaire@bbc.com or send a text or WhatsApp to +1 (917) 686-1176.
Find out more about the show and read our privacy notice at www.bbcworldservice.com/goodbadbillionaire
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