India, June 2 -- Investing in Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has ceased to be a theme of niche investment in India's mutual fund sector. As investors look for investment instruments which are not only sustainable but also give good returns, ESG funds have emerged as the Popular investment option. Various approaches followed by Indian ESG mutual funds include exclusionary screening or ESG integration among others.

What Are ESG Mutual Funds ? Mutual Funds in ESG investing are stock-based funds that allocate their investments in companies according to the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards in addition to other financial standards. This fund considers various parameters including the effect of the compan...