Adani Group reaches $275 million US settlement in Iran sanctions case, probe ends
The Adani Group has reached a settlement with the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (Office of Foreign Assets Control) over alleged violations of US sanctions related to Iran-linked LPG imports, bringing a major international regulatory probe to a close.
The settlement involves Adani Enterprises Ltd paying $275 million to resolve potential civil liability.
Allegations: Iranian-origin LPG routed via Dubai trader
According to disclosures, the case centered on imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through India’s Mundra Port, operated by the Adani Group.
Adani Enterprises Limited allegedly purchased LPG shipments from a Dubai-based intermediary that represented itself as sourcing gas from Oman and Iraq.
Investigators later flagged that the supply chain may have been used as a conduit for Iranian-origin LPG.
The imports reportedly took place between late 2023 and mid-2025.
Company’s defense: No knowledge of sanctioned origin
Adani Enterprises maintained that none of the documentation provided at the time indicated Iranian origin and that none of the counterparties were officially sanctioned during the transactions.
The company also emphasized that it proactively cooperated with investigators, voluntarily disclosed findings, and later strengthened its compliance systems.
Probe details: Self-reporting and cooperation
- The settlement order notes that the company:
- Suspended LPG imports after allegations surfaced
- Engaged US legal counsel for internal investigation
- Provided extensive documentation to OFAC
- Enhanced sanctions compliance across its group companies
The regulator acknowledged these steps while reducing the penalty from a potential maximum of about $384 million to $275 million.
Separate US cases also resolved
This settlement follows another recent resolution involving Adani executives with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, signaling a broader easing of regulatory pressure on the conglomerate.
Together, the outcomes are expected to remove a significant legal overhang for the group.
Despite months of global scrutiny, the Adani Group reported strong operational performance, with record EBITDA and heavy capital expenditure across infrastructure and energy sectors, underscoring its continued expansion trajectory.
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