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Gautam Adani Reflects on Journey After US Drops Case
Gautam Adani is the boss of the Adani Group, one of India's biggest business families.
He gave a speech on Wednesday about his life.
When he was 16 years old, he left his home and family to go to Mumbai, a big city.
He said he had no plan and no family nearby — only the courage to work hard.
He sees the same courage in the young workers at his company's projects.
Just before his speech, a court in the United States dropped a criminal case that the US government had brought against him.
Adani also talked about a time his company pulled back a huge money-raising plan called the Follow-on Public Offer.
He said trust is more important than any legal right.
He thanked his workers and even his critics, saying criticism helps people improve.
He asked everyone to help build a stronger, more self-reliant India.
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, spoke at the second edition of 'Apni Baat, Apno Ke Saath', reflecting on leaving home for Mumbai at 16.
The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York dismissed the US Department of Justice criminal case against Adani on August 10, 2026.
Adani said the Hindenburg Research allegations and the DOJ case tested the group's corporate principles, arguing adversity reveals character.
He defended withdrawing the Rs 20,000 crore Follow-on Public Offer, saying 'Trust is greater than any legal right.'
Adani urged the 'Adani Parivar' and partners to build institutions that outlast individuals and help realise the vision of Viksit Bharat.
- Who
- Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group
- What
- Reflected on his personal journey, the group's response to the Hindenburg Research allegations and DOJ case, and called for building institutions for a stronger India
- Where
- Event location not specified; the dismissed case was heard by the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- When
- Wednesday, following the dismissal of the DOJ case on August 10, 2026
- Why
- To share lessons from his own journey and recent challenges with the workforce and well-wishers ahead of India's 80th Independence Day
Key facts
- Person
- Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group
- Event
- Second edition of 'Apni Baat, Apno Ke Saath'
- Legal outcome
- US DOJ criminal case against Adani dismissed on August 10, 2026
- Court
- US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- Withdrawn offer
- Rs 20,000 crore Follow-on Public Offer
- Departure age
- 16 (left home for Mumbai)
- Key quote
- Trust is greater than any legal right
- Occasion referenced
- India's 80th Independence Day
Quotes
Gautam Adani
Chairman of the Adani Group
“"16 years of age. The first step toward Mumbai. No mother's home‑cooked meals. No sense of a father's protection. No predetermined path. Just the courage of hard work and the desire to learn something new every day."”
NDTV
“"Trust is greater than any legal right. Values determine when rights should be exercised."”
NDTV
Sources
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