LIC and GQG Reshuffle Adani Group Holdings in Q3 FY25
Major institutional investors reshuffled their Adani Group portfolios in Q3 FY25, with LIC reducing stakes in Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports while increasing ACC holdings. GQG Partners booked profits in Adani Ports and Adani Power. FIIs reduced holdings in five Adani stocks while mutual funds increased positions in six companies. The Adani Group's market cap grew 10.60% to ₹14.60 lakh crore with record H1 FY26 EBITDA of ₹47,375 crore.

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The December quarter of FY25 saw major institutional investors reshuffling their portfolios across Adani Group companies, with India's largest domestic institutional investor making strategic adjustments to its holdings.
LIC Portfolio Adjustments
Life Insurance Corporation of India made notable changes to its Adani Group investments during Q3 FY25. The PSU insurer reduced its ownership in Adani Enterprises by 52 basis points to 3.64% and booked profits in Adani Ports, with its stake declining from 7.73% to 6.79% quarter-on-quarter.
| Company | Previous Stake | Current Stake | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adani Enterprises | 4.16% | 3.64% | -52 bps |
| Adani Ports | 7.73% | 6.79% | -94 bps |
| ACC | 9.95% | 10.51% | +56 bps |
Conversely, LIC increased its position in ACC, raising its stake by 56 basis points from 9.95% to 10.51%. The insurer maintained largely unchanged positions in Adani Energy, Adani Green, Adani Total Gas, and Ambuja Cements.
GQG Partners' Strategic Moves
GQG Partners, led by NRI Rajiv Jain and one of the largest foreign institutional backers of the Ahmedabad-based conglomerate, also booked profits during the quarter. The firm significantly reduced its Adani Ports holdings from 3.49% to 2.27% and marginally decreased its Adani Power stake to 1.53%.
Besides these adjustments, GQG maintains positions in Adani Energy, Adani Enterprises, and Adani Green.
Broader Institutional Investment Patterns
Across the Adani Group portfolio, foreign institutional investors reduced holdings in five out of nine companies, excluding Sanghi Industries for which data was not yet available. FII ownership declined in:
- Adani Enterprises
- Adani Ports
- Adani Total Gas
- Ambuja Cements
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However, FII holding in ACC increased by 94 basis points to 5.99%, with buying also observed in Adani Energy, Adani Green, and Adani Power.
Mutual funds demonstrated a different strategy, booking profits in ACC and Adani Ports while increasing ownership in six companies: Adani Energy, Adani Enterprises, Adani Green, Adani Power, Adani Total Gas, and Ambuja Cements.
Group Performance and Financial Metrics
The Adani Group's market capitalization grew 10.60% to ₹14.60 lakh crore in calendar year 2025, with Adani Ports, Adani Power, and Adani Energy leading performance with double-digit gains of up to 35%.
| Financial Metric | H1 FY26 | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | ₹47,375 crore | All-time high |
| TTM EBITDA | ₹92,943 crore | +11.20% YoY |
| ROA | 15.10% | Maintained above 15% |
| Core Infrastructure EBITDA | 83% of total | Stable cash flows |
The conglomerate achieved record EBITDA of ₹47,375 crore in the first half of FY26, pushing trailing twelve-month EBITDA to ₹92,943 crore, representing an 11.20% year-on-year increase. The group's return on assets stood at 15.10% despite substantial capital work in progress for new assets.
Future Growth Initiatives
Adani Enterprises completed a ₹25,000 crore rights issue last month to strengthen its capital base and support future growth initiatives. Ventura Securities projects consolidated revenue and EBITDA growth at a CAGR of 17.40% and 18.70% respectively, with EBITDA margins expected to widen by 48 basis points to 15.00%.
The group plans to list key businesses including airports and Adani New Industries by FY31, mirroring its successful FY16-20 value-unlocking cycle. Antique recently initiated coverage on Adani Power with a buy rating and target price of ₹187.00, valuing the stock at 15x FY28E EBITDA.
Historical Stock Returns for Adani Enterprises
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.11% | -5.85% | -9.24% | -19.26% | -14.19% | +283.38% |















































