Is Indian Competition Law ESG-ready?

Environmental, social and governance factors, colloquially known as ESG, is a framework that helps stakeholders understand how an organization manages risks and opportunities related to the environment, society, and its internal governance. Indian companies have started taking steps to further their ESG responsibilities to attract higher investments and valuations.

The rationale behind this move is simple; companies that work towards promoting their workers, customers, shareholders and society are companies that are better run, therefore making them attractive for long-term investments and high valuations. Holistic ESG adoption is on the rise in India, creating value and profit for managers and assuring long-term returns for investors at the same time.