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.
FIIs increase stake: 11 Nifty stocks rally up to 50% in FY27 so far
Foreign institutional investors raised their stakes in 19 Nifty 50 companies in the September 2026 quarter. Of these, 11 stocks have gained 10% to 50%