Adani Group launches fully funded scholarships for MBA students at IIMs, ISB under leadership programme

The Adani Group has declared 24 charity, funded scholarships to management students from India's leading business schools as part of the 2025, 27 batch of the Adani Accelerated Leadership Programme (AALP). With this program, the company aims to identify and support such talented students in higher education, who may have been unable to continue their studies due to financial problems.

The scholarship awardees are from top educational institutions such as Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow and Indian School of Business. The scholars were honoured at the group headquarters in Ahmedabad by Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone.

The company states that the scholarship program is aimed at the development of inclusive leadership by making sure that the financial status of a student does not come in the way of the merit of the student. The criteria for selection are a great academic record together with the manifestation of financial need.

Addressing the scholars, Karan Adani emphasised that the initiative goes beyond financial assistance. He said the programme aims to provide access, exposure and mentorship so that students can contribute to India’s growth story.

The cohort represents diverse academic and professional achievements. One of the scholars is Anand Babu Kamineni from IIM, Calcutta, who managed to be in the top 0.1 percent in the national competitive examinations that include Joint Entrance Examination, Common Admission Test and Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination. Coming from a rural background in Andhra Pradesh, his story is a testimony to how opportunity can unleash talent.

Ayush Srivastava from IIM, Lucknow is another scholar who has been involved in training engineers in oil and gas systems for European offshore operations, while Madhu Gupta and Kanav Bansal respectively offer operational leadership and financial impact expertise.

AALP is not merely a tuition support provider but is also offering an organized industry immersion, mentorship and exposure to large, scale infrastructure projects, thus bridging the gap between academic learning and real, life business operations.

Since India's economic growth is demanding capable leaders, the programme is aimed at creating a pool of professionals who have managerial skills, social responsibility, and industry exposure. The 2025, 27 scholarships represent the continued growth of AALP as a platform that connects education with nation building.