Protests Erupt in India Over Adani's U.S. Charges

India's opposition parties have staged protests against billionaire Gautam Adani, who faces U.S. bribery and fraud charges, accusing the government of protecting him. The Adani Group's shares have plunged since the charges, with a 20% drop in a single day, indicating market confidence erosion. The case has raised questions about corporate governance and crony capitalism in India, potentially impacting investor sentiment and overall market stability.

Adani's legal troubles, including the U.S. indictment for fraud and bribery, have sparked protests from India's opposition parties, accusing the government of protecting the billionaire. The Adani Group's shares have plunged since the charges, with a 20% drop in a single day, indicating market confidence erosion. The case has raised questions about corporate governance and crony capitalism in India, potentially impacting investor sentiment and overall market stability.

The protests highlight the growing political pressure on India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with opposition parties demanding investigations into Adani's perceived links to the government. If the charges are proven, this could potentially weaken Modi's position and strengthen the opposition's hand in upcoming elections. However, the government has not officially commented on the charges, and the Adani group has denied the allegations. The outcome will depend on how the legal process unfolds and the government's response to the political pressure.