US drops Adani criminal charges; group stocks rally up to 3.5%

DOJ dismissed bribery charges against Gautam and Sagar Adani, with the group settling an Iran-LPG sanctions matter for $275M. The resolution lifts a key overhang on Adani Enterprises, Ambuja Cements, ACC and AWL Agri Business — easing fundraising for the conglomerate's retail and consumer arms.

— Filed Tue, 19 May, 2026, 09:49 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

US DOJ dropped all criminal charges against Gautam and Sagar Adani; group settled Iran-LPG sanctions case for $275M. Adani stocks rose up to 3.5%, removing overhang and aiding fundraising for the conglomerate's retail and consumer arms.