ESG funds, despite charging higher fees for supposedly rigorous screening, face scrutiny for holding shares of Adani Green Energy. This comes after US prosecutors charged Gautam Adani with bribery, alleging a scheme to secure solar energy contracts. Critics argue that the situation exposes flaws in ESG assessments, particularly concerning governance in emerging markets.
Nifty records worst February month since Covid-19 with 6% loss
Nifty suffered its worst February decline since 2020, dropping 5.9% amid a broad sell-off, primarily in IT, auto, and pharma stocks. The index is down
February 28, 2025