Indian billionaire's wealth grows along with Modi's political stature

New Delhi

AFTER flying across India on a corporate jet owned by billionaire Gautam Adani prior to last year's election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is returning the favour.

In New York, Mr Adani sat in the audience as Mr Modi addressed the United Nations. In Canberra, he shared breakfast with Mr Modi and signed business deals. Mr Adani was also in Bhutan, Brazil, Japan, France and - earlier this month - China.