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SEBI’s ESG Bond Framework, L&T announces India’s first Listed ESG Bond Deal in partnership with HSBC 

SEBI’s ESG Bond Framework, L&T announces India’s first Listed ESG Bond Deal in partnership with HSBC 

#SEBIESGBond #LandTESGBondDeal  #LandTHSBC Chandigarh: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced a Rs 500 crore ESG bond issuance deal, becoming the first Indian corporate to do so under the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) newly introduced ESG and sustainability-linked bond framework. HSBC is acting as the sole lead arranger in this transaction. The issuance is compliant with SEBI’s regulatory framework announced on Thursday (5 June), which is designed to promote transparency, accountability, and alignment with international ESG standards. The framework outlines key requirements for issuers, including the disclosure of sustainability objectives, mandatory external assessments such as Second-Party Opinions (SPOs),…
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NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Ltd Launches ESG Ratings for Listed Companies

NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Ltd Launches ESG Ratings for Listed Companies

#NSE  #NSESustainabilityRatings #NSEESGRatings Chandigarh: NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Ltd announces the launch of its ESG ratings for listed companies, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable business practices in India. NSE Sustainability focuses on assessing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, providing stakeholders with vital information to make informed decisions. NSE Sustainability received its certificate of registration from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to operate as a Category I ESG Rating Provider (ERP). As a wholly owned subsidiary of NSE Indices Limited which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of National Stock Exchange of India…
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Amazon announces 400 million litre water replenishment project in New Delhi

Amazon announces 400 million litre water replenishment project in New Delhi

#Amazon  #Amazon400millionlitrewaterreplenishment #AmazonNewDelhi  First-ever Amazon New Delhi project benefits local communities with infrastructure rehabilitation and construction of new water-saving structures Chandigarh: Amazon is funding its first-ever water replenishment project in the Yamuna River watershed, upstream from New Delhi, tackling water scarcity and over-extraction of groundwater. This initiative adds to Amazon's growing portfolio of water conservation projects across India, which already includes major lake restoration efforts and community water solutions benefiting over 1 million people since 2020. The project is expected to replenish more than 400 million litres of water annually once completed, and will help Amazon make progress toward its…
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NHAI Celebrates World Environment Day with Tree Plantation Drive in Amritsar

NHAI Celebrates World Environment Day with Tree Plantation Drive in Amritsar

#NHAI  #NHAIWorldEnvironmentDay #TreePlantationAmritsar 300 Trees Planted under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0” Initiative AMRITSAR: To mark World Environment Day, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in partnership with its EPC contractor Joint Stock Company (JSC), organized a large-scale tree plantation drive in Amritsar. A total of 300 trees were planted under the 2025 national theme — “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0” — an initiative encouraging citizens to plant trees in honour of Mother Earth, blending ecological responsibility with cultural reverence. The event was inaugurated by Shri Jatinder Singh Moti Bhatia, Honourable Mayor of Amritsar, who planted the…
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‘Council for Green Revolution’ lists on NSE Social Stock Exchange (NSE-SSE) on the eve of World Environment Day as the 14th listing and the first such in climate action space

‘Council for Green Revolution’ lists on NSE Social Stock Exchange (NSE-SSE) on the eve of World Environment Day as the 14th listing and the first such in climate action space

#NSESocialStockExchange #NSESSE  #NSEWorldEnvironmentDay Chandigarh: Council for Green Revolution, a Hyderabad-based Non-Profit Organisation (NPO), has successfully raised approx. Rs. 69 lakhs on the NSE-SSE platform and has listed on June 4, 2025, on the eve of the globally significant World Environment Day as the 14th project listing on its social stock exchange platform (NSE-SSE). This also represents the listing of the first project working for the environment and climate action. This project fund raising will support their "Young Youth Leadership Programme" enabling it to plant saplings, establish kitchen gardens and conduct climate education trainings with domain experts with an outreach and…
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Decathlon India Leads the Way: First in Sports Retail to Embed Circularity into Core Business

Decathlon India Leads the Way: First in Sports Retail to Embed Circularity into Core Business

#DecathlonIndia  #DecathlonIndiaBuyBack Retail giant aligns with Mission LiFE and moves to circular sales; reduces gear waste in 2025 Mumbai, India: Decathlon, the leading global multi-specialist sports brand, today announced the launch of its circular business model in India, furthering its global commitment to sustainability, waste reduction and a regenerative business. Through circular models such as repair, buyback, resale, and DIY spares, Decathlon is set to triple its circular turnover by 2027, a projected 200% growth compared to 2024. With this pioneering step, Decathlon becomes the first sports retailer in India to embed circularity at scale. Decathlon’s circular business model in…
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NFO: Motilal Oswal MF launches India’s first BSE 1000 Index Fund Open Today 

NFO: Motilal Oswal MF launches India’s first BSE 1000 Index Fund Open Today 

#NFOMOFM  #MotilalOswalMF #MOMFBSE1000IndexFund Chandigarh: Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has launched the Motilal Oswal BSE 1000 Index Fund, India’s first index fund tracking the BSE 1000 Total Return Index. The new fund offer (NFO) will open on June 5 and close on June 19, 2025. The fund is an open-ended scheme designed to replicate the performance of the BSE 1000 Total Return Index, which includes the top 1,000 listed companies across large, mid, small, and micro-cap segments, representing around 94% of India’s listed market capitalisation. The fund aims to offer broad diversification across 22 sectors, with the top 10 stocks capped…
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NFO: Emkay Investment Managers launches SMID Cap Growth Engine Fund

NFO: Emkay Investment Managers launches SMID Cap Growth Engine Fund

#NFOEmkayInvestment #EmkaySMIDCapGrowthEngineFund  #SMIDCapGrowthEngineFund Chandigarh: The fund will build a diversified equity portfolio comprising listed equities and related instruments, benchmarked against the S&P BSE 500 Total Returns Index (TRI). It is intended for investors with a 2–3 year investment horizon. Emkay Investment Managers, the asset management arm of Emkay Global Financial Services, has announced the launch of its latest investment offering, the ‘Emkay SMID Cap Growth Engine Fund’. The open-ended fund will be available under both Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) and Portfolio Management Services (PMS) routes, with the asset manager targeting an asset under management (AUM) of ₹500–1,000 crore in FY26.…
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360 ONE Asset Invests INR 170 cr in Paras Healthcare, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Transformative Healthcare in India

360 ONE Asset Invests INR 170 cr in Paras Healthcare, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Transformative Healthcare in India

#360ONE  #360ONEInvests170crParasHealthcare ·         This marks 360 ONE Asset’s seventh investment in the Indian healthcare services segment through its funds Chandigarh: 360 ONE Asset, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 360 ONE WAM, has completed an investment of INR 170.60 crore in Paras Healthcare, a leading multispecialty hospital chain in North India. The transaction includes both primary capital infusion and a secondary component, including a partial exit by an existing investor. Founded by Dr. Dharminder Nagar, a seasoned entrepreneur with deep expertise in healthcare delivery, Paras Healthcare operates more than 2,000 beds across eight hospitals in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities in…
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NFO: DSP Mutual Fund launches two new index schemes, Open upto 16 June

NFO: DSP Mutual Fund launches two new index schemes, Open upto 16 June

#NFODSPMutualFund #DSPMFindexfunds Chandigarh: DSP Mutual Fund has launched two new index funds: the DSP Nifty IT Index Fund and the DSP Nifty Healthcare Index Fund. These funds aim to help investors gain exposure to sectors that historically show resilience during market volatility. Both funds are designed to track their respective indices. The IT fund will invest in the top 10 IT companies by free float market cap. The healthcare fund will invest in the top 20 healthcare companies. The New Fund Offer (NFO) period is open till June 16, 2025. IT and healthcare are known as defensive sectors. They tend…
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