The Adani Group, already battling allegations by U.S.-based short-seller Hindenburg Research as it transitioned out of allegations, faces the latest layer of accusations. This time, the challenge comes from a court in the U.S., which has alleged that Adani Green Energy bribed Indian government officials using the funds fetched from U.S. investors. It further claims that the bribes were in the tune of $250 million that were paid to get attractive contracts for providing solar energy to the government of India. It also charges Gautam Adani, founder of the Adani Group, personally with meeting with these officials to discuss the arrangements. Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and six executives tied to the Canadian pension fund CDPQ and its investee firm Azure Power, have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for their role in bribing Indian officials for favorable agreements about green energy projects. Impact on Stocks of Adani Group The most recent allegations have caused a...
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