Adani denies deal in US case dismissal
Analysis based on 17 articles · First reported Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The dismissal of the criminal case, if approved, would remove a major legal overhang for Adani Group, potentially boosting investor confidence and stock prices. However, the ongoing scrutiny and denial of any deal may limit immediate positive sentiment.
Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, filed a sworn affidavit on July 15, 2026, denying any promise, agreement, or deal behind the U.S. Department of Justice's (DoJ) motion to dismiss a criminal indictment against him. The indictment, filed in November 2024 under the Biden administration, accused Adani and seven others of paying about $250 million in bribes to Indian officials for power contracts and misleading U.S. investors. The DoJ moved to dismiss the case with prejudice, citing legal and evidentiary challenges, including that the alleged conduct occurred mainly in India, no investor losses were identified, and the case did not align with Trump administration enforcement priorities. Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter stated he was the sole decision-maker and denied any link to Adani Group's proposed $10 billion U.S. investment. U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis ordered the affidavit to ensure no undisclosed agreement influenced the dismissal. The court has yet to rule on the dismissal motion.
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