Weekly Recap: MSCI inclusion and high EV/EBITDA for unlisted units
MSCI added Adani Enterprises to its Global Standard Index on Aug 31, 2026, increasing its index weight and causing sector volatility. Analysts assigned high EV/EBITDA multiples to its unlisted units: AAHL ~35x, ANIL ~20x, AdaniConneX ~30x, with no holding-company discount.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
The inclusion may trigger passive fund buying, but the impact is likely modest and short‑term.
Market read
Index inclusion creates a brief trading catalyst for ADANIENT, with limited broader market effect.
What to watch
Regulatory scrutiny on Adani group could offset any index-driven buying pressure.
Background
MSCI added Adani Enterprises to its Global Standard Index, raising its weight and prompting analyst commentary on valuation multiples of its unlisted units.
Market effects
Potential increased volatility in Indian infrastructure and energy sectors as MSCI inclusion may attract passive inflows.
May boost broader Indian market sentiment, especially for other Adani group stocks.
Limited to investors tracking MSCI indices; modest effect on global index funds.
Counterpoint
Inclusion could be a short opportunity if the anticipated inflows are already priced in.
Key entities
- companyAdani Enterprises Limited
Indian conglomerate added to MSCI Global Standard Index.





