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Adani Group Agrees to Pay $18m in US Civil Fraud Case

A Glimmer of Accountability in India's Chaotic Corporate Landscape The Adani Group, one of India's largest conglomerates, has agreed to pay $18 million in penalties to settle a civil fraud lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

The case centers on allegations that the company paid bribes to Indian officials for renewable energy projects and misled US investors about their anti bribery practices.

The proposed deal is subject to court approval, but market reaction suggests relief among investors at the prospect of closure.

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