"Shares of Adani Group companies rally after the short-seller behind their market crash announces closure"
January 16, 2025: Hindenburg Research, the short-seller that caused a $100 billion plunge in Adani Group stocks in 2023, disbands, sparking a surge in Adani shares.
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Adani Group Stock Gains Amid Positive Market Sentiment
Adani Group stocks saw a significant rise on Thursday, with shares of Adani Enterprises, Adani Green Energy, and Adani Power rallying 5.5% each. Other stocks such as Adani Ports & SEZ, Adani Energy Solutions, and Adani Total Gas also posted gains exceeding 4%.
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The surge followed the announcement that Hindenburg Research, the US-based short-seller behind the Adani Group's share crash in 2023, is being disbanded. The decision was made public by Nathan Anderson, Hindenburg’s founder.
Background on Hindenburg’s Impact on Adani Group
Hindenburg Research gained global attention in January 2023 when it released a report accusing the Adani Group of stock manipulation, accounting fraud, and using offshore tax havens improperly. The allegations triggered a massive sell-off, wiping out a significant portion of the Adani Group's market value.
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The Adani Group denied these accusations, and subsequent investigations by the Supreme Court of India and SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) found no conclusive evidence of wrongdoing. However, the damage to the conglomerate's reputation was significant.
Hindenburg Disbands: Key Details
Nathan Anderson cited the intense nature of the work and the toll it had taken on his personal life as reasons for shutting down Hindenburg Research.
In a note, he stated:
"We shook some empires that we felt needed shaking. But I now view Hindenburg as a chapter in my life, not something that defines me."
Since its inception in 2017, Hindenburg has been involved in investigations leading to charges against nearly 100 individuals for regulatory violations. However, Anderson acknowledged the emotional and physical cost of such work.
Timeline of Adani-Hindenburg Saga
- January 2023: Hindenburg accuses the Adani Group of stock manipulation and fraud.
- March 2023: The Supreme Court orders a probe into Adani Group's share crash.
- May 2023: A Supreme Court panel finds no evidence of stock manipulation.
- August 2023: SEBI reports that 22 out of 24 investigations into the matter are complete.
- January 2024: The Supreme Court grants SEBI three more months to complete the investigation.
Adani Group’s Recovery
The disbanding of Hindenburg marks a symbolic closure to a turbulent period for the Adani Group. Stocks have steadily recovered since the initial allegations, with Adani Enterprises leading the resurgence.
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