Adani Group Takes Full Control of IANS, Acquires Remaining 24% Stake
Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani’s conglomerate has completed the full takeover of Indo-Asian News Service (IANS), acquiring the remaining 24 per cent stake for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition was carried out by AMG Media Networks Ltd, the media subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, according to a stock exchange filing on Wednesday.
With this transaction, IANS becomes a wholly owned step-down subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, marking a significant milestone in the group’s expanding media footprint.
How the Acquisition Unfolded
Adani Group first entered IANS in December 2023 by acquiring a 50.50 per cent stake, making the news agency a subsidiary of AMG Media Networks. In January 2024, AMNL raised its ownership to 76 per cent of voting shares and nearly all non-voting shares.
The latest agreement, executed on January 21, 2026, involves the purchase of the remaining 24 per cent Category-I shares with voting rights and 0.74 per cent Category-II shares without voting rights. Post-acquisition, AMNL now holds 100 per cent ownership of IANS.
Strategic Significance for Adani Group
IANS is one of India’s established multi-language news agencies, supplying content to print, digital and broadcast platforms across the country. Full ownership gives Adani complete control over a key node in the news content supply chain.
The move aligns with Adani Group’s broader media expansion, which began in 2022 with the formation of AMG Media Networks. Since then, the group has acquired stakes in BQ Prime, NDTV, and now fully absorbed IANS.
Our Thoughts
Adani’s full takeover of IANS signals a decisive push to consolidate influence across India’s media ecosystem — from content creation to distribution. By owning a major newswire, digital platforms and a national broadcaster, the group has positioned itself as a powerful multi-platform media player. How this consolidation reshapes editorial dynamics and competition within India’s media landscape will be closely watched in the months ahead.