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What you should know before investing in ESG funds

While investing in environment, social, government-focused funds seems like an enticing idea, consult your financial advisor before making a decisionTaking a cue from the current situation, the mutual fund industry has launched ESG funds—environment, social and governance-focused funds

3 min read29 Jun 2019
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What are ESG funds and why are they relevant to Indian investors?

ESG funds are portfolios of equities and/or bonds for which environmental, social and governance factors have been integrated into the investment process. So, the equities and bonds in the fund have passed stringent tests over how sustainable the company or government is regarding its ESG criteria. In an interview to Mint's Nasrin Sultana, Chandru Badrinarayanan, Managing Partner, ECube Investment Advisors Pvt Ltd discusses what are ESG funds and why such investments are relevant for Indian investors.

5 Jun 2019
Companies

Ex-Tata executives start fund to spur change at Indian companies

Former Tata employees including Mukund Rajan and Govind Sankaranarayanan have partnered with Ajit DayalThe team expects to get regulatory approval for the tentatively named Active Engagement Fund by May

3 min read1 Apr 2019
Companies

Can ESG funds change the way business is done?

ESG funds invest in companies that conduct their business in a fair and ethical mannerESG funds also account for environmental sustainability of a company before investing

2 min read19 Feb 2019
Companies

Avendus Capital arm to launch ESG focused fund

The fund is likely to be launched by end of November and Avendus is targeting to build assets under management (AUM) of up to $1 billion over the next three years

1 min read30 Aug 2018

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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared

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