Adani Green Energy Clarifies SEC Proceedings Against Directors Have No Business Impact
Adani Green Energy Limited clarified to stock exchanges that SEC's January 21, 2026 application for alternate service of summons against directors Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani in civil proceedings does not impact the company. The company emphasized it is not a party to the case, no charges exist against it, and the directors face no bribery or corruption charges under US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, with business operations remaining unaffected.

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Adani Green Energy Limited has issued a regulatory clarification to stock exchanges regarding recent media reports about SEC proceedings involving its directors, emphasizing that the company remains unaffected by the ongoing legal matters.
SEC Application for Service of Summons
The company disclosed that on January 21, 2026 (New York time) / January 22, 2026 (India time), the United States Securities and Exchange Commission made an application for alternate means of service of summons and complaint upon directors Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani. This development relates to a civil complaint filed by the SEC in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Date: | January 21, 2026 (New York time) |
| Court: | US District Court, Eastern District of New York |
| Nature: | Civil complaint proceedings |
| Defendants: | Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani |
Company's Position on Legal Proceedings
Adani Green Energy Limited clarified its position regarding the SEC proceedings, stating that the company is not a party to these proceedings and no charges have been brought against it. The clarification was issued in response to a media report titled 'SEC seeks fresh pathway to advance in stalled Adani fraud case' published on January 23, 2026.
The company specifically emphasized that the defendants have not been charged with violations of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, meaning there are no charges of bribery or corruption against the directors. The SEC proceedings are civil in nature rather than criminal.
Business Operations Remain Unaffected
The renewable energy company stated that the media reports and ongoing SEC proceedings do not have any adverse impact on its business or operations. This clarification was provided under Regulation 30(11) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Previous Disclosures and Regulatory Compliance
Adani Green Energy Limited referenced its previous intimations to stock exchanges dated November 21, 2024 and November 27, 2024, which had disclosed initial information about the SEC proceedings. The latest clarification, signed by Company Secretary Pragnesh Darji on January 23, 2026, was filed with both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited to ensure regulatory compliance and transparency with stakeholders.
Historical Stock Returns for Adani Green Energy
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -14.54% | -17.37% | -24.29% | -23.76% | -25.09% | -26.25% |


































