The BJP received the highest amount, while the BRS figures among the top five beneficiaries of the electoral bonds scheme.
Several companies from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh figured among the long list of firms and individuals who purchased electoral bonds to benefit different political parties, particularly BJP and BRS. The list includes pharma majors Dr Reddy’s, Natco Pharma, Aurobindo and Hetero, green energy company Geenko, Navayuga Engineering and Shirdi Sai Electricals. Many bought bonds days after IT raids.