Adani Enterprises Limited was incorporated in March, 1992 with the name 'Adani Exports Limited'. Initially, the company started as a partnership firm in 1988, and attained joint stock company status in the year 1993. In April 1, 1993, the company was accorded the status of 'Star Trading House' by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. In April 1, 1994, they were accorded the status of 'Super Star Trading House' by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. In September 1994, the Company came out with its Initial Public Issue and in August 2006, the Company changed its name from Adani Exports Limited to Adani Enterprises Limited.
Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of Adani Group, is one of the fastest growing diversified businesses providing an extensive range of products and services. The Company is engaged in mining & services, resource logistics, new energy supply chain including solar module and cell manufacturing, transport & logistics business like airports and roads, utilities like water and data centers, edible oil and food businesses. It operates as an incubator, establishing new businesses in transport & logistics and energy & utility sectors, apart from increasing focus on direct-to-consumer businesses.
Apart from this, it is engaged in the production of packaged food, edible oils, personal care products and industry essentials (including oleochemicals, castor oil and its derivatives and de-oiled cakes). As of 31st March 2022, the Company is having a market capitalization of over USD 29 billion. Its 22 plants are strategically located across ten States in India, comprising 10 crushing units and 18 refineries. Of the 18 refineries, 10 are port-based to facilitate the use of imported crude edible oil and reduce transportation costs, while the rest are located in the hinterland proximate to raw material production bases. The Company's refinery in Mundra is the one of the largest standalone in India (capacity 5,000 MT per day).
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