ESG mutual funds: Why these MFs may not be the right choice for investorsHaving failed to beat even simpler fund categories, ESG funds may not be the right choice for investors.
Risk vs return in ESG investments - is there really a trade-off?But does investing in ESG portfolios affect the financial returns and risks of investors? Is there a trade-off between pursuing sustainabil...
Why it's crucial to consider long-term perspective inherent in ESG investingA growing number of businesses are poised to embrace the net-positive concept. Nations, too, are diligently striving toward the ambitious n...
ESG not about wokeness but a business imperative: Punit RenjenSpeaking at a B20 panel on Saturday, Renjen said businesses need to address the climate question as that is what their employees increasing...
Need to keep in mind ESG cost math: ITC's Sanjiv PuriSanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director of ITC, highlighted the importance of considering cost implications when implementing environme...
Allowing MFs to launch multiple ESG schemes to provide responsible investment avenues: ExpertsThe capital markets regulator on Thursday allowed mutual funds to introduce five new categories under ESG and put in place a disclosure fra...
Indian companies should start paying more attention to ESG, says Pontoka Managing Partner'Catching up on ESG' once too late will not put you in the driver’s seat, says Mathias Pontoppidan.
92% of Indian SMEs are focused on adopting ESG measures: StudyThe survey finds that SMEs in India contend that an ESG practice could increase their competitive edge, boost the company’s reputation and ...
BlackRock warns Wall Street watchdog new ESG rule could harm investorsWhile BlackRock acknowledged the need to boost oversight, it questioned the SEC's demand for more details on how funds should categorize st...
Why RBI should be careful while framing ESG lending rulesIn RBI's preamble, 'monetary stability' and 'currency and credit' occupy the centre stage. It is mandated to keep 'in mind the objective of...
Companies are judged on capability and character — ESG choices are key to building reputational capital now: Rupert YoungerWe are also now now researching whether in certain industries, corporate character is starting to matter more than capability — historicall...
Firms plan to link investment in social good to CEO salaryThe pandemic has taken the discussion to a fever pitch with many boards devoting significant time in their strategy meetings to discuss ESG...
Why its time for business leaders to integrate ESG into their firm’s DNAMany studies have shown a correlation between better financial success and strong performance on relevant ESG priorities.
ESG funds gains momentum in Indian mutual fund industryEnvironment, social and governance (ESG), the flavour of the season from Tokyo to Toronto, has caught the fancy of the local mutual fund in...
About time we learnt to build in ESG principles into our businessesNow, with ESG gaining importance among global investors, India has a golden chance of making the most of this opportunity.
ESG investing: Covid-19 tells you it’s an idea whose time has comeESG investing is fast gaining currency in the financial world. This is evident from the swelling ranks of people who are now beginning to a...
Quantum Mutual Fund launches ESG Equity FundThe Quantum India ESG Equity Fund (QESG) will invest primarily in stocks of Indian companies.