ESG
BSE launches India's first Saatvik Index to promote value-based investing
BSE Index Services launched India’s first Saatvik Index, the BSE Saatvik 100, focusing on ethical investing. Derived from the BSE 500 Index, it offers investors a chance to align investments with value-based principles, particularly in light of the rising interest in ESG investing.
2 min read19 Jun 2026Why ESG-aligned workspaces are becoming non-negotiable for Indian enterprises
Managed workspace providers like DevX are adapting to these demands, integrating ESG compliance into their offerings, which enhances operational efficiency and attracts talent aligned with corporate values.
4 min read15 May 2026ESG flux: Do-gooder investors may be shifting to health but mustn’t let climate action trail off
Health is drawing ESG money as climate slips down the priority list of US investors. But going green can fight illness too—by curbing pollution, limiting heat risks and slowing disease spread. Climate action must not lose funding, regardless of the political context.
3 min read20 Apr 2026Devina Mehra: The wise investor would not take fairy tales about 'sure-shot' multi-year themes seriously
Remember the ESG theme? It has all but vanished. Now AI is being held up as the latest multi-year investment theme. But the truth is that a technology can be revolutionary without delivering winners. What we saw with railroads and the internet could happen in AI too.
3 min read25 Feb 2026India’s beverage carton recycling jumps to 48%, beats global average
A recent study shows India's recycling rate for food and beverage cartons has risen to 48%, significantly higher than the global average of 27%. This achievement results from combined efforts in sustainability, education, and innovative technology in the recycling sector.
4 min read11 Dec 2025Sebi knows the difference between ticking boxes and doing the right thing. Do companies?
Sebi’s chairperson has drawn a hard line between compliance and governance. The problem? Indian companies have mastered the performance, not the purpose — leaving investors to decode what’s real.
3 min read30 Nov 2025Raghuram Rajan: The SEC must not dilute corporate sustainability disclosures—they matter to investors and society
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must not lift the mandate for reporting corporate sustainability actions on the argument that the information is ‘political’. The truth is that it is important for a variety of stakeholders including investors and can drive long-term value generation.
4 min read13 Nov 2025What are ESG funds and why should investors invest in them? An explainer
The phenomenon of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) still does not ring a bell among the investors in India. The key goal of all investors is to maximise the earnings, rather than siding with the entities with a high moral fibre
2 min read24 Jul 2025There’s more information than ever on ESG investing, but it isn’t helping
If extra information adds nothing new, it is simply a costly distraction.
3 min read8 Jul 2025L&T’s ESG bond debut may open India’s sustainable debt market—if investors stay interested
The company listed India’s first ESG bond on the National Stock Exchange under Sebi’s new framework earlier this week. But whether this sparks a broader trend or remains an isolated milestone hinges on a critical factor: investors' willingness to pay the “greenium”.
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