The Buddh International Circuit has been sitting idle for years now. That could finally change. On March 17, 2026, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved Adani Enterprises‘ USD 1.7 billion (Rs 14,535 crore) resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates. The ruling clears out competing bids from Vedanta and Dalmia Bharat, and it hands control of the Buddh International Circuit to Adani.
For anyone who followed the Indian Grand Prix when it was still a thing, this is the most concrete step toward a revival in years.
What Does Adani Get From This Deal?
This is not just about the racetrack. The NCLT approval gives Adani access to the full Sports City project and the land surrounding the circuit. That area sits right next to two major infrastructure projects: the upcoming Jewar International Airport (also known as Noida International Airport) and the Yamuna Expressway.
The location always had potential. The problem was that nothing moved forward after the Indian Grand Prix stopped. With Adani now in charge, there is at least a clear entity with the resources to do something with it.
Karan Adani’s Personal Interest in Formula 1
Karan Adani has publicly called the Buddh International Circuit a “passion project.” He has said he is personally involved in efforts to bring Formula 1 back to India and has followed the sport for years.
That level of stated personal interest from someone in the Adani family adds weight to the idea that this is more than just a real estate acquisition. Whether it actually translates into an F1 race on Indian soil again is a different question, but the intent has been made clear.
MotoGP Also Looking at a Buddh International Circuit Return
It is not just Formula 1 in the conversation. MotoGP has its eyes on the Buddh International Circuit too.
The Uttar Pradesh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AVW Global, a company founded by former MotoGP rider Karel Abraham. The plan follows a phased approach: start by hosting the Asia Road Racing Championship and then build toward a full MotoGP race. The target timeline for a MotoGP event at the circuit is around late 2027.
Why the Location Matters Now More Than Before
The Buddh International Circuit’s surroundings have changed since the Indian Grand Prix days. The Jewar International Airport, once just a proposal, is now an active project. Combined with the Yamuna Expressway, the area around the circuit is becoming far more connected than it was a decade ago.
That improved connectivity could solve one of the old complaints about the venue: getting there was a hassle. If the airport and expressway are both fully operational by the time any race happens, access becomes a much smaller problem.
What Comes Next
The NCLT approval is a legal and financial milestone. It removes the ownership uncertainty that kept the circuit in limbo. But approving a resolution plan and actually hosting a Formula 1 or MotoGP race are two very different things. There are FIA and FIM certifications, track upgrades, commercial agreements, and government clearances still needed.
Still, this is the first time in years that the Buddh International Circuit has a well-funded owner with stated ambitions to bring international motorsport back. That alone makes it worth paying attention to.
