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Gautam Adani marks son’s wedding with Rs 10,000 crore donation for social causes
Billionaire industrialist, Gautam Adani has stayed true to his commitment of hosting a simple and traditional wedding for his son, Jeet Adani. Contrary to speculation about a grand celebration, the wedding was understated, aligning with Gautam’s earlier remarks at the Maha Kumbh Mela last month.
Marking the occasion with an extraordinary gesture, Adani has donated Rs 10,000 crore towards various social causes. Sources close to him reveal that his philanthropic priorities align with his guiding philosophy: ‘Seva sadhana hai, seva prarthana hai, aur seva hi parmatma hai’ (Service is devotion, service is prayer, and service is the ultimate divinity).
A significant portion of the donation will be directed towards infrastructure development in healthcare, education, and skill enhancement. The funds are expected to support world-class yet affordable hospitals, medical colleges, K-12 schools, and global skill academies, ensuring access to high-quality education and employment opportunities across all sections of society.
Jeet, son of billionaire industrialist Gautam, tied the knot with Diva, daughter of diamond trader Jaimin Shah, in an intimate ceremony at the Belvedere Club in Ahmedabad’s Adani Shantigram township. The wedding, held this afternoon, was a private affair attended only by close family and friends. Notably absent were politicians, business leaders, diplomats, film stars, and other high-profile figures.
In a heartfelt gesture, Gautam referred to his daughter-in-law as his ‘daughter diva’ in a social media post. His emphasis on simplicity was consistent with his earlier remarks at the Maha Kumbh Mela, where he dismissed speculation of a grand affair, stating, “We are like common people. Jeet came here to take Ma Ganga’s blessings. His marriage will happen in a simple and traditional way.”
Two days before the wedding, Gautam launched Mangal Seva, an initiative to support newly married women with disabilities. Under this programme, 500 women will receive Rs 10 lakh each annually. To mark the launch, Jeet personally met 21 newly married divyang women and their husbands.
Through his Rs 10,000 crore donation and his commitment to social impact, Gautam has redefined personal celebrations, choosing ‘Seva Over Self’. His approach underscores a shift towards meaningful philanthropy, prioritising societal well-being over lavish displays of wealth. NDTV is majority-owned by the Adani Group, which acquired a 64.71 per cent stake in December 2022 through its subsidiary AMG Media Networks.
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Boeing appoints Barun as head of FP&A for global engineering function
Seasoned finance leader to steer budgets and strategy across global centres
BENGALURU: Boeing’s finance cockpit has a new pilot, and he is no stranger to turbulence or transformation. Boeing has appointed Barun as head of FP&A for global engineering, placing him at the centre of financial strategy for its worldwide engineering and technology operations.
Based in Bengaluru, Barun steps into a role that is as expansive as it is critical. He will serve as the primary finance lead for Boeing’s Engineering and Technology Centers globally, working closely with executive leadership to shape financial decisions, manage complex budgets, and design scalable finance processes that support the company’s growing engineering footprint.
In a note announcing his move Barun said, “I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Boeing Global Engineering. This opportunity is incredibly meaningful to me not just from a professional standpoint, but also for what Boeing represents globally.” He added that he looks forward to contributing to an organisation that continues to shape the future of aerospace and innovation.
Barun’s mandate spans strategic financial leadership, operational oversight, and stakeholder engagement. From directing large-scale budgets and schedules to influencing long-term organisational goals, the role blends financial discipline with business foresight. He will also lead cross-functional teams and partner with finance colleagues worldwide to support engineering programmes across geographies, including India.
The appointment caps a long stint at Juniper Networks, where Barun spent over a decade, most recently as finance senior manager. There, he led FP&A for global product business units and G&A functions, driving budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. He also played a key role in enterprise-wide transformation, including spearheading an Oracle to SAP ERP migration and building advanced analytics capabilities using tools such as Tableau and SAP Analytics Cloud.
His earlier career includes finance leadership roles at Sony India Software Centre, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Mphasis, where he focused on financial planning, governance frameworks, and operational efficiency across global delivery centres.
A chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Barun brings nearly two decades of experience across financial planning, digital transformation, and analytics-led decision making.
His appointment comes at a time when global engineering operations are becoming increasingly complex and distributed, requiring sharper financial oversight and agile planning. With Barun at the helm of FP&A for engineering, Boeing appears to be tightening its financial playbook as it looks to scale innovation with discipline.
