Karan Adani received Business Leader of the Year award from All India Management Association (AIMA).

Exam-focused facts from the 23 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

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Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited, was honoured as Business Leader of the Year at the Foundation Day of All India Management Association (AIMA).
He dedicated the award to employees of the Adani Group, stating they work day and night at plants and remote sites across the country.
Karan Adani credited his father for teaching him perseverance, hard work and long-term thinking.
He thanked his mother for teaching him compassion, humility and the need to be a better human being.
He acknowledged the support of his three brothers and his wife Paridhi for their constant encouragement.
He expressed gratitude to his three daughters for inspiring him daily to be a better father and person.
The award recognised leadership that combines business growth with strong human values.