High-Stakes Meeting Between Adani Representatives and Trump Officials

In a significant development, billionaire Gautam Adani's official representatives have engaged in discussions with officials from the Trump administration. The focus of these talks is the potential dismissal of criminal charges against Adani in a high-profile foreign bribery investigation.

Recent developments suggest that these discussions, which began in early 2025, have gained momentum in recent weeks. A resolution could be on the horizon within the next month, provided the current pace of negotiations continues.

Charges Against Adani and His Nephew

US authorities have leveled serious charges against Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, accusing them of involvement in bribery for Indian power supply contracts. Additionally, they are alleged to have provided misleading information to US investors during fundraising efforts.

The SEC has specifically called out Gautam Adani and his nephew for allegedly paying substantial bribes to Indian officials. This comes amid accusations of providing inaccurate anti-bribery compliance information during a $750 million bond offering by Adani Green Energy.

Adani's Defense and Administration's Stance

Adani's legal team is arguing that the prosecution does not align with the Trump administration's priorities and should be reconsidered. Meanwhile, representatives from the Adani Group, Justice Department, and White House have declined to comment on the ongoing discussions.

Adani Green Energy has stated that their review of the US indictment found no compliance violations or irregularities, maintaining their stance on the matter.