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Ambitious ESG goals. Invisible funding.

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🚩 Red Flag of the Week: What Companies Don’t Say Matters More Than What They Do

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Why Geopolitical Conflict is the Ultimate ESG Stress Test

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Over the past decade, ESG has moved from the margins of investing to the mainstream. Trillions of dollars now flow into ESG-labelled funds, companies publish glossy sustainability reports, scores and rankings are widely ...

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From Compliance to Performance: How ESG Ratings Are Reshaping Infrastructure Investment Trusts

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How Ratings Influence Capital, Risk & Valuation: A Boardroom Perspective by Niche99 ESG Ratings

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Setting the Stage for ESG Insights

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As ESG ratings become integral to investment decisions and corporate strategy, the debate around whether India needs a uniform methodology has intensified. Investors seek comparability, regulators want consistency, and ...

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In the world of finance, ratings bring order to uncertainty. For decades, credit ratings have provided investors with a standardized, trusted measure of financial risk. Now, as environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...

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SEBI’s decision to reclassify Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as equity is more than a technical change it is a bold structural reform that could reshape the way Indian investors think about real estate and capital...

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India’s accelerating free trade agreement (FTA) agenda is reshaping export opportunities, investment flows, and supply chain structures. Agreements with the UAE, Australia, and Mauritius are already operational; a landma...

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Author: Capt. Tapas Majumdar (re-attired)\nCapt. Tapas Majumdar is an Independent Director and Founder of Niche99, a SEBI registered ESG rating and research firm following the ‘Subscriber’ model.

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Bringing MSMEs into the ESG Fold: A Strategic Imperative for Sustainable Growth

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In the increasingly complex world of global finance, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have transcended their niche origins to become a mainstream consideration for investors worldwide. No longer confin...

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In today’s fast-paced landscape, there are countless forums to learn and share. However, some engagements are truly exceptional — and the 10th edition of the RIL P&C Symposium 2025 was one such experience.

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Introduction

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Niche99: Enhancing Sustainability Performance Via A Unique Evaluation Framework

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In today's ESG-driven investment environment, the choice of an ESG rating provider can shape not only portfolio decisions but also brand perception and compliance outcomes. While MSCI and Sustainalytics are dominant play...

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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have transitioned from being considered mere ethical considerations to becoming integral components of investment analysis and corporate strategy. This shift is largely...

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Industry Outlook's recognition of Niche99 as a \"Top 10 ESG and Sustainability Consulting Startup\" truly validates our team's hard work and dedication. We're incredibly proud to be among other innovative companies making ...

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Feeling incredibly grateful for the guiding lights that have illuminated my entrepreneurial journey! The wisdom and challenges offered by mentors and guides are truly invaluable in pushing boundaries and fostering profes...

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Given the serious nature of the allegations and the regulatory actions, Gensol's overall ESG ratings from various agencies are highly likely to be downgraded. Some credit rating agencies have already downgraded Gensol's ...

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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have undergone a remarkable transformation from niche considerations to fundamental pillars of investment analysis and corporate strategy worldwide. This evolution is i...

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