Assistant Manager - Lead Business Development

Role overview

Adani Group is a diversified Indian enterprise with 10 publicly listed companies and a strong presence across logistics and utility infrastructure. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it has built a nationwide footprint and is recognized for large-scale infrastructure development backed by global-standard operations and maintenance practices. Within the group, Adani Power Limited is India’s largest private thermal power producer, with 15,250 MW of generation capacity across plants in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand, along with a 40 MW solar project in Gujarat.

This position is focused on supporting business expansion through greenfield and brownfield opportunities as well as merger and acquisition initiatives. The role involves opportunity evaluation, demand and supply assessment, handling the bidding process, building business-level financial models, and assisting with due diligence for M&A activity.

Bidding and tender support

• Draft concise opening notes and briefing documents for new bidding opportunities.
• Ensure RFQ and RFP responses are accurate, complete, and submitted within deadlines.
• Work with internal and external teams to collect and compile all required bid documents.
• Coordinate revisions so that bid submissions remain aligned with regulatory expectations and commercial requirements.
• Manage registration on e-bidding platforms and keep digital signature certificates valid for compliance.
• Monitor tender pipelines and keep management informed about new opportunities, timeline changes, and revised requirements.
• Review tender documents at the outset and prepare clarification or amendment communication for distribution companies when needed.

Market and regulatory analysis

• Carry out detailed demand-supply studies to identify state-level electricity needs and expansion opportunities.
• Maintain an updated market intelligence database to assess competition and support strategic decisions.

M&A coordination

• Support the end-to-end M&A process with a strong emphasis on due diligence and stakeholder coordination.
• Prepare documents and submissions required during the due diligence stage.
• Help manage communication with internal and external parties throughout the transaction process.
• Assist with project integration and post-acquisition transition so that new assets are smoothly absorbed into operating processes.
• Participate in site visits during due diligence to evaluate feasibility and operational readiness.
• Build financial models to estimate the long-term performance of potential acquisitions and generate strategic insights.

Reporting and stakeholder management

• Prepare management presentations and detailed reports summarizing due diligence findings, financial projections, and recommendations.
• Provide analytical support for decision-making by highlighting the financial and operational implications of bids and acquisitions.

Key internal stakeholders

Group M&A team, Projects team, Operations team, Technical team, Techno-commercial team, Regulatory Affairs team, Finance team, Fuel Management team, Legal team, Insurance team, and other Adani Group businesses for specific projects.

Key external stakeholders

Lenders, resolution professionals, law firms, and consultants.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a B.E., B.Tech, or a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or another discipline. A graduate degree is acceptable. MBA, Finance, or Energy Management qualifications are preferred.

Experience

No prior work experience is required; freshers are eligible.

Preferred background

Experience or exposure in the power and energy sector is preferred.