Gautam Adani is an Indian billionaire industrialist and the chairman of the Adani Group, a multinational conglomerate with interests in sectors like energy, infrastructure, logistics, ports, and mining. Adani is one of the richest individuals in India and globally, with his business empire playing a pivotal role in shaping India’s infrastructure and energy landscape. The Adani Group is particularly known for operating major ports, including Mundra Port, the largest commercial port in India.

Adani's rapid rise to wealth and influence has sparked both admiration and controversy. His close ties with political leaders, including the Indian government, have led to scrutiny, with critics questioning the transparency and regulatory frameworks surrounding some of his businesses. Despite this, Gautam Adani remains a key figure in India's push for industrial growth and its ambition to become a global economic powerhouse, particularly in renewable energy and infrastructure development.

In April 2023, BOOM investigated a claim made by Congress and Adani Watch that mistakenly identified Gautam Adani's Taiwanese associate as a Chinese national.

BOOM found that the confusion arose because the document backing the claim referred to the associate as a citizen of the 'Republic of China,' which is Taiwan's official name, leading to the error.