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2024 - 11 - 21

Adani's $2.6 Billion Deal Goes Up in Smoke: A Tale of Billionaires and Bad News!

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Kenya says 'no thanks' to Adani's big bucks after a US fraud indictment; find out why this financial phenomenon is shaking the world!

In a shocking twist that could rival any billionaire drama, Kenyan President William Ruto has just pulled the plug on two lucrative deals worth about $2.6 billion with Indian tycoon Gautam Adani. The cancellation comes hot on the heels of serious fraud and bribery allegations leveled against Adani by U.S. federal prosecutors. It seems that the winds have shifted, leading to a rather unexpected exit by the ambitious Adani from the Kenyan financial scene. Considering the impact of this decision, the real question is: how does a few allegations lead to billions disappearing from the table?

For those who are unacquainted, Gautam Adani is one of India’s richest men, often seen rubbing shoulders with India’s political elites. With deep connections to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, Adani’s ventures have been both expansive and controversial. Just as it looked like he was cementing his position as a heavyweight in international business, the U.S. indictment has rattled not only his empire but the very stocks associated with it. Stocks from companies under the Adani Group plummeted by 20 percent after the indictment news broke. Talk about a financial rollercoaster!

Mere hours after the U.S. charges became public, the Kenyan government swiftly declared that it was scrapping the procurement process linked to the deals with Adani—everyone seems to be hopping off this train before it derails further! This decision showcases how serious the U.S. accusations are being taken internationally. The seemingly unstoppable rise of Adani is now in sharp decline, with $27 billion in overall market value evaporated from the Adani Group's firms, leaving everyone questioning: can a billionaire bounce back from such a bumpy ride?

Are these claims against Adani valid, or is there more to the story than meets the eye? Adani Group has branded the charges as 'baseless,' indicating that they plan to fight back against these severe allegations. So, while many are scrambling for safety in light of financial turbulence, this saga is far from over. Will Adani’s empire recover, or is this just the beginning of a dramatic downfall? Stay tuned as we watch this business saga unfold!

Fun Fact: Did you know that Gautam Adani originally started his career in diamond trading before he expanded into coal, energy, and various other sectors? Another interesting nugget: according to Forbes, the decline of Adani Group's stock has made headlines not just for its startling numbers, but for showcasing how regulatory scrutiny doesn’t just affect local businesses but has a rippling global impact!

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Kenya Scraps $2.6 Billion Adani Deals in Wake of US Indictment (BNN)

Kenyan President William Ruto canceled two deals with Adani Group worth about $2.6 billion over alleged corruption, hours after the company's billionaire ...

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US charges Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with fraud (BBC News)

The allegations of bribery and fraud are the latest blow for the tycoon, one of India's richest people.

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Who is Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire charged in the US over ... (The Guardian)

Adani, widely regarded as one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in India, has close ties to Modi's government.

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'Numero uno': US takes aim at Gautam Adani (Financial Times)

Criminal and civil charges against Indian tycoon and associates set out alleged $265mn bribery scheme.

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US indictments scythe $27 billion off value of India's Adani Group firms (Reuters)

Adani Group companies lost about $27 billion in market value on Thursday after U.S. prosecutors charged the Indian conglomerate's billionaire chairman in an ...

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Kenya cancels airport and energy deals with Adani group after US ... (Voice of America)

US prosecutors indicted Indian tycoon Gautam Adani this week on charges he duped investors in massive solar energy project in India by concealing that it ...

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Adani Group slams 'baseless' New York fraud and bribery charges (NBC Southern California)

India's Adani Group has denied allegations of bribery and fraud made by U.S. authorities in relation to the group's chair Gautam Adani.

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Kenya drops over $2.5 billion of Adani deals after US indictment (Reuters)

Kenyan President William Ruto said on Thursday he had ordered the cancellation of a procurement process that had been expected to award control of the ...

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Indian tycoon Adani's US indictment rattles stocks, Kenya spikes ... (Yahoo Finance UK)

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted for fraud by U.S. prosecutors and arrest warrants issued for him and his nephew for ...

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Shares in India's Adani Group plunge 20% after US bribery, fraud ... (Yahoo Finance)

One of Asia's richest men, controversial Indian tycoon Gautam Adani, is again in the spotlight. In an indictment unsealed by federal prosecutors in New York ...

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Billionaire Gautam Adani indicted in New York on bribery charges (CNNMoney)

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and other executives were indicted in New York on Wednesday by US prosecutors for their alleged roles in a ...

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Adani dollar bonds tumble after US bribery charges (Reuters)

Dollar bond prices for Adani companies fell sharply in early Asia trade on Thursday after the Indian conglomerate's billionaire chairman was indicted in New ...

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Kenya's President William Ruto cancels major deals with Adani Group (BBC News)

Kenya's President William Ruto has cancelled two major deals involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, after the tycoon was indicted for fraud by US ...

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$20bn wiped off Adani corporate empire after bribery charges (Financial Times)

US corruption charges against one of India's richest men sent shares in his businesses reeling.

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Kenya cancels more than $2.5bn in deals with Adani after US ... (Aljazeera.com)

Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered the cancellation of a procurement process that had been expected to award control of the country's main airport to ...

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Kenya drops over $2.5 billion of Adani deals after US indictment (Yahoo Finance)

NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenyan President William Ruto said on Thursday he had ordered the cancellation of a procurement process that had been expected to award ...

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US Says Adani Made False Statements to Lenders About News Report (BNN)

Nestled among the corruption allegations leveled against Gautam Adani by the US are his conglomerate's reactions to a news story this year reporting that he ...

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Indian tycoon Gautam Adani charged in US over $265 million ... (Reuters)

Arrest warrants issued for Adani and nephew · Adani Group firms' shares and bonds tumble · Adani Green Energy bond deal pulled, bond prices fall · Indictment ...

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Adani Green Energy: Firm At Heart Of U.S. Fraud Charges Against ... (Forbes)

Being associated with a renewable energy venture is seen as benign and purposeful for the wealthy. But for India's second-richest man its turned into a ...

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Adani Group, Starbucks, Volkswagen: 3 stories in focus (Yahoo Finance)

Morning Brief hosts Seana Smith and Brad Smith detail the top trending tickers on Yahoo Finance. Adani Enterprises' (ADANIENT.NS) stock fell sharply after ...

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Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani Indicted in US for Alleged ... (Legal Week)

The Adani Group has slammed as "baseless" fraud and bribery charges brought against its chairman.

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Gautam Adani: How US fraud charges against him impact India's ... (BBC News)

Now, the 62-year-old Indian billionaire and a close ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose sprawling $169bn empire spans ports and renewable energy, faces ...

SEC.gov | Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, and Cyril Cabanes (SEC.gov)

According to the SEC's allegations, the bribery scheme was orchestrated to enable the two renewable energy companies to capitalize on a multi-billion-dollar ...

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Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, former Caisse execs facing ... (The Globe and Mail)

Federal prosecutors in New York allege Adani and seven other individuals, including three former Caisse executives, conspired in a scheme to pay roughly ...

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Here's what's next for Gautam Adani after US bribery and fraud ... (Business Standard)

Adani is charged with foreign bribery, securities fraud, securities fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy.

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Adani Group stocks, bonds fall for a second day after founder's US ... (Yahoo Finance)

Stocks and bonds of India's Adani Group dropped for a second session on Friday after a U.S. arrest warrant was issued for its billionaire founder Gautam ...

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Why has Indian billionaire Gautam Adani been charged in a US ... (Aljazeera.com)

It's the latest in a recent series of fraud allegations trailing the embattled billionaire's Adani Group.

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Adani Shares Extend Losses After $27 Billion Rout on US Charges (Yahoo Finance)

(Bloomberg) -- Most shares and dollar bonds of Adani Group companies traded lower on Friday, extending declines driven by US prosecutors' charges of bribery ...

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L'unité de production de charbon australienne d'Adani fait l'objet d ... (Zonebourse.com)

Le groupe indien Adani, dont le président milliardaire a été inculpé pour fraude par des procureurs américains, fait face à des accusations de racisme dans ...

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Adani Green Loans Are Biggest Near-Term Worry, CreditSights Says (BNN)

Refinancing for Adani Group's green energy business is the biggest concern in the near term after the indictment of the conglomerate's founder Gautam Adani ...

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Adani Group's funding needs in focus after founder's U.S. indictment (Reuters)

The Adani Group's access to funding could be hampered after a U.S. arrest warrant was issued for its billionaire founder Gautam Adani over an alleged $265 ...

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Global banks weigh halting fresh credit to Adani Group after US ... (Business Standard)

The most likely liability facing the banks is civil liability from investors introduced to Adani through the banks.

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Adani Group firms' shares fall for second session after US indictments (Yahoo Finance)

Adani Group companies' shares fell for a second straight day on Friday after U.S. prosecutors charged the Indian conglomerate's billionaire chairman in an ...

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S&P lowers outlook on three Adani units after US indictment of founder (Yahoo Finance)

Adani and seven other people, including his nephew Sagar, were indicted on Thursday for fraud by U.S. prosecutors for their alleged roles in a $265 million ...

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Adani Green Debt Is Major Near-Term Worry, CreditSights Says (Yahoo Finance)

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