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GQG's Adani Investments A National Drop in Profit Amid US Probe
US-based boutique investment firm GQG Partners has faced a substantial decline in profit, amounting to approximately Rs 4,400 crore, in its Adani investments. This drop came amidst reports of US authorities investigating the representations made by the Adani Group to its American investors. The scrutiny follows a scathing report released by US short seller Hindenburg Research, which raised concerns about the conglomerate's practices.
The Impact of the Probe:
As news of the US probe into the Adani Group emerged, the market capitalization of its listed firms experienced a significant decline. The flagship arm, Adani Enterprises, witnessed a substantial drop in share prices, with a decrease of up to 10%. This decline caused Adani Group's overall market capitalization to plummet by approximately Rs 55,000 crore, marking its largest single-day drop in four months.
GQG Partners' Investment and Drawdown:
In March, GQG Partners, led by Rajiv Jain, purchased shares in four Adani Group companies, amounting to $1.87 billion. However, due to the investigation findings of a six-member expert committee, GQG Partners experienced a decline in the value of its holdings. The investment firm's investment in Adani Enterprises went from Rs 10,679 crore to Rs 8,644 crore, resulting in a notional loss of Rs 2,035 crore since May 2023.
Impact on Other Adani Group Companies:
Apart from Adani Enterprises, GQG Partners also had investments in Adani Ports, Adani Green Energy, and Adani Transmission. The value of these holdings has seen a decline, causing a decrease in the investment firm's overall profit. The specific figures for each company's decline in holding value are as follows: Adani Ports (Rs 631 crore), Adani Green Energy (Rs 639 crore), and Adani Transmission (Rs 1,152 crore).
Future Prospects and Denial of Accusations:
Despite the current challenges, Rajiv Jain expressed GQG's continued interest in investing further in the Adani Group. In May, two Adani firms, Adani Enterprises and Adani Transmission, announced plans to raise up to Rs 21,000 crore together. Adani Group's spokesperson denied the accusations made by the short seller, stating that they were not aware of any subpoenas issued to investors. The group maintained that their disclosures were comprehensive and accurate.
Conclusion:
The ongoing US probe into the Adani Group has led to a significant drop in the profit of GQG Partners' Adani investments. As the investigation unfolds, the conglomerate's market capitalization has experienced a notable decline. However, the Adani Group continues to deny the accusations made against it, emphasizing the comprehensiveness and accuracy of its disclosures.
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