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.
US Stocks: Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook
Indian markets saw a mixed close on Thursday. While the Nasdaq and S&P dipped due to Big Tech’s AI spending concerns, the Dow edged higher.