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India’s Capital Markets Regulator Proposes Tighter ESG Rules
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India’s capital market watchdog proposed tighter environmental, social and governance rules as it seeks to minimize the risk of greenwashing and misuse of ratings by companies.
In a consultation paper released Monday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India sought to regulate ESG ratings providers, mandate disclosures and compel listed companies, registered funds or index-providers to use only these accredited ESG raters. It also proposed a subscriber-pay model, which contrasts with the one used by traditional credit-rating firms where the issuer of the bond pays a fee.