Priti writes a heartfelt note on Gautam Adani 60th birthday

On Gautam Adani's 60th birthday, his wife Priti Adani praised him for his 'well health' and success.

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This year also marks the centennial of my inspiring father's birth, and the family decided to contribute Rs. 60,000 crores to charities in healthcare, education, and skill development, especially in rural areas.

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Adani's pledge is almost half what Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates donated to their foundation in 2021, according to Bloomberg.

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Adani joins the ranks of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett in giving a large portion of their wealth to charity.

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