India’s first clean economy index fund is here: Should you invest?India's green transition is accelerating, and the Motilal Oswal BSE Clean Environment Index Fund offers a unique passive investment route. ...
ETMarkets PMS Talk | The best alpha comes from spotting inflection points before the market does: Anuj JainAnuj Jain of Green Portfolio emphasizes identifying businesses at the cusp of transformation for alpha, not momentum. He highlights discipl...
GMDC to develop India’s first AI-powered rare earth supply chain observatory with £600,000 investmentGujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd is partnering with the University of Cambridge to create India's first AI-powered rare earth su...
CSR norm tweak to boost social stock exchangesCompanies can now allocate up to 10% of their annual CSR spending via zero coupon zero principal instruments from not-for-profit organizati...
Wall St regulator proposes to scrap Biden-era climate ruleThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing to remove rules requiring companies to disclose climate-related risks and spending...
Funds are won or lost on operational rigour, not just deal-making: Artha Group COOAs venture capital matures beyond the era of easy money and momentum investing, operational discipline is becoming as important as deal-mak...
Offices gear up for a green makeoverCompanies are choosing eco-friendly office designs and materials to push for carbon neutrality goals. Office fit-outs contribute significan...
India’s office fit-outs could cut embodied carbon emissions by up to 55%Corporates are increasingly adopting green office interiors and recycled materials to achieve carbon neutrality. With India's office leasin...
Gujarat’s GIFT City boom draws Incuspaze into 60,000 sq ft office expansion dealFlexible workspace provider Incuspaze has leased 60,000 sq ft at Million Minds Tech City in the Ahmedabad-GIFT City corridor, expanding its...
Compliance squeeze, global scrutiny redefine India’s $30 billion pharma export playbookAs global markets prioritise quality and regulatory trust, India’s pharma sector is recalibrating beyond its traditional cost advantage.
Kerala to incentivise businesses that meet ESG goalsKerala has launched its first state-cleared ESG policy, offering significant incentives like tax breaks, subsidies, and low-interest loans ...
Bank of Baroda aims to achieve net-zero target by 2057Bank of Baroda has unveiled its ESG policy, committing to achieve net-zero emissions by 2057, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable ban...
India to take lead in defining global rating standards for ESG: SanyalSanjeev Sanyal, a Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, spoke at the Africa Partnership Conference in Mauritius ab...
Is the backlash over SVB collapse a threat to 'woke' investments?The bank financed more than 1,500 clients in the climate and sustainability space and funded key sectors like women's health and affordable...
View: India Inc cannot take its eyes off ESG if it aims to become future-readyInvestors, on their part, are increasingly considering sustainable, responsible, and ethical practices when they assess corporate performan...
Updating credit assessment: Banks eye common social, climate frameworkBanks to include climate risk as part of risk management policy. IBA to coordinate for a common framework.
Kotak Mutual Fund launches Kotak ESG Opportunities FundKotak Mahindra Asset Management Company has launched Kotak ESG Opportunities Fund. The fund will focus on Environmental, Social and Governa...