Sagar Adani, the nephew of billionaire Gautam Adani, is making headlines following fraud allegations against the Adani Group. With a background in economics and a key role in Adani Green Energy, he is considered a rising figure in the Adani empire.
The U.S. Justice Department has accused Sagar Adani, Gautam Adani, and others of conspiring to commit fraud. They allegedly paid 265 million dollars in bribes to secure contracts for India’s largest solar energy project.
The allegations claim that during a 750 million dollars bond offering, the accused misled investors, raising 175 million dollars from U.S. investors. The scheme reportedly aimed to generate 2 billion dollars in profits over two decades.
Sagar Adani is the son of Rajesh Adani, Gautam Adani’s brother. He joined the Adani Group in 2015 after graduating in economics from Brown University. As Executive Director of Adani Green Energy, he oversees strategic and financial development.
Sagar Adani is credited with expanding the company’s solar and wind energy portfolios. His leadership has significantly contributed to Adani Green Energy becoming a leading player in renewable energy.
Sagar Adani is among four potential successors to Gautam Adani's business empire. Others include Karan Adani (Gautam’s elder son), Jeet Adani (Gautam’s younger son), and Pranav Adani (a cousin).
While the allegations against him are serious, they remain accusations until proven in court. As the likely heir to the Adani empire, Sagar's journey and how he navigates these challenges will be closely watched.