Adani Group Seeks SEBI Settlement Over Public Shareholding Violation Charges

The Adani Group is seeking to resolve allegations of public shareholding violations through a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to avoid regulatory penalties, according to a report by the Economic Times.

The case revolves around accusations that Adani Enterprises and its subsidiaries, including Adani Power, Adani Ports, and Adani Energy, misclassified the shareholding of certain entities, breaching minimum public shareholding norms. These alleged violations date back to 2020, with SEBI reportedly seeking to recover ₹25 billion ($295 million) from the involved entities.

Among those seeking a settlement are Adani Enterprises, represented by its director Vinay Prakash, and Ambuja Cements, whose director Ameet Desai has also proposed a resolution. Additionally, Emerging India Focus Funds (EIFF), a Mauritius-based foreign portfolio investor linked to Vinod Adani, brother of Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, has reportedly proposed a smaller settlement of ₹2.8 million ($33,035).

The settlement proposals aim to address regulatory concerns and avoid prolonged legal battles. Further details on other applications or the status of SEBI’s decision remain unclear. This development comes amid increased scrutiny of corporate governance practices in India’s financial markets.

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