India's richest billionaire class: Not afraid to spend money to buy a series of planes and luxury cars, owning mansions in expensive residential areas of the capital

As the world’s richest man, it is no surprise that billionaire Gautam Adani owns a series of valuable assets.

Indian business tycoon Gautam Adani has surpassed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, becoming the third richest person in the world, after billionaires Elon Musk and Bernard Arnault. According to Forbes estimates, Gautam Adani’s assets are currently worth $144.5 billion.

Coming from a middle-class family, Gautam Adani started his business journey in Mumbai in the late 1970s. At that time, his job was grading diamonds for Mahendra Brothers. He is currently the chairman of Adani Group, one of the three largest industrial groups in India.

In February, Gautam Adani surpassed billionaire Mukesh Ambani and became the richest person in Asia. But the public often knows about the expensive Antilia mansion and Mukesh Ambani’s lavish lifestyle, but few people hear about the expensive things that billionaire Gautam Adani owns. According to Lifestyle Asia, this third richest man in the world owns a collection of planes, luxury cars and real estate that is a dream for many people.

India’s richest billionaire Gautam Adani. Photo: SCMP.

Owns 3 private jets

Bombardier Challenger 605

According to a report by Economic Times, Indian billionaire Adani bought the Bombardier Challenger 605 in 2009. This midsize jet can accommodate 12 passengers and has the largest interior in its class.

With a cruise time of up to eight hours and a range of 7,400 km, the Bombardier Challenger 605 is an updated version of the Challenger 604 with improvements and enhancements inside and out. The aircraft is powered by two General Electric CF34-3B engines providing 8,729 pounds of thrust. For long flights, the Bombardier Challenger 605 can fly at a maximum speed of 870 km/h.

The approximately $14.5 million aircraft features world-class amenities, including LCD screens in each seat, a fully equipped dining room, free domestic WiFi and in-flight luggage compartments.

Embraer Legacy 650

The Embraer Legacy 650 is one of Gautam Adani’s favorite means of transportation when traveling to business meetings. The plane has 3 cabins divided into sections, accommodating a maximum of 14 passengers.

The jet can travel at a top speed of 850 km/h and has 9,020 pounds of thrust from two Rolls-Royce AE3007 A2 engines. In contrast to the Legacy 600, the Legacy 650 has completely new tanks, engines and wings.

The Embraer Legacy 650 has large passenger space and an industry-standard entertainment system. The jet also offers Wi-Fi access and LCD TVs in every seat, providing the best passenger experience.

Aircraft Bluebook puts the price of an Embraer Legacy 650 in the range of $15.9-19.9 million for 2015-2019 models (the last 5 years of production).

Photo: Global Jet.

Hawker Beechcraft 850XP

The Hawker Beechcraft 850XP is one of the most popular business jets of all time. It is also the favorite plane of Indian billionaires, including Gautam Adani and Gautam Singhania.

This aircraft, developed in the United Kingdom, has the largest capacity among billionaire Gautam Adani’s jets with 15 passengers. In the cabin area, the aircraft is equipped with amenities such as LCD lighting, touch screen seat controls, ventilated seats and many storage compartments.

According to Man’s World India, this jet is worth about 13.7 million USD.

In addition to his trio of jets, billionaire Gautam Adani also has another “sky” vehicle, a helicopter, used for short trips. According to BollywoodShaadis, the tycoon likes to fly in helicopters and has bought three for use, including a 15-seat AgustaWestland AW139 with two engines and a maximum speed of 310 km/h.

Car collection from Ferrari to Rolls-Royce

Ferrari California

Ferrari California 2008 is one of billionaire Gautam Adani’s most appreciated cars.

The car is equipped with two fuel-injected V8 engines with 485 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 4 seconds, becoming the fastest sports car in the segment.

BMW 7 series

Gautam Adani’s car collection includes exotic machines. Among them, the luxurious BMW 7 Series cannot be ignored. This is the most notable product from the German automaker as the model offers more power and comfort than any other car in the same segment.

For speed lovers, this car is considered a “monster” thanks to its ability to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, peaking at 250 km/h. The car comes with a 6.6 liter, V12, twin turbocharged engine with a capacity of 600.7 horsepower, the ability to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 305 km/h.

This is the billionaire’s favorite and most used car. Photo: BMW.

Range Rover LWB

According to a post by Hottest Cars in India on October 19, Gautam Adani owns a majestic white “beast”, belonging to Land Rover’s mid-range Range Rover line. The Indian billionaire’s latest car model is equipped with a 3.0-liter in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine, capable of generating a maximum capacity of 346 horsepower and maximum torque of 700 Nm.

In addition, this variant of the Range Rover is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive system. The 7-seater SUV comes with luxurious beige and black leather seats.

Rolls-Royce Ghost

Rolls-Royce Ghost is the pinnacle of luxury, has outstanding amenities and is said to be the most expensive car in billionaire Gautam Adani’s garage. The car is equipped with a 6.6-liter V12 twin-turbo engine with maximum torque of 780 Nm and 562 horsepower. In particular, the car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5 seconds, becoming one of the most flexible sedans in the high-end car market.

Photo: Rolls-Royce.

The mansion is in an expensive residential area

In early 2020, Adani acquired Aditya Estates, now known as “Adani House”. The property is located in Lutyens’ Delhi, the most expensive residential area in the capital New Delhi, with an area of 1.4 hectares, including a wooden house with an area of more than 2,300 m2 and a land area of more than 650 m2 for employees. pellets.

This total real estate transaction cost the billionaire ₹ 400 crore (more than $49.4 million, after adjusting for inflation).

Pictures inside Gautam Adani’s house have never been made public. But the Square Yards website said that the billionaire’s bungalow is no less than a palace. A lawn with many trees covers the entire campus, creating a peaceful scene. The mansion is painted in bright and neutral tones and exudes the charm of Indian style architecture. According to GQ India, the mansion has 7 bedrooms, 6 living rooms and a dining room.

Along with the expensive things mentioned above, billionaire Gautam Adani also owns a number of other real estate properties. His business fields range from infrastructure, commodities, power generation to real estate…