BSE Index Services Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE, launched India’s first Saatvik Index, named the BSE Saatvik 100, on Friday. The index is designed to promote value-based investing by focusing on ethical and sustainable companies. It is derived from the BSE 500 Index and aims to provide investors with an opportunity to align their portfolios with principles of responsible investing, reflecting the growing interest in ESG themes in India, according to livemint.com.
The BSE Saatvik 100 Index includes companies selected based on their adherence to ethical business practices and sustainability criteria. The financial services sector holds the largest weight in the index at 37.55%, making it the single-largest contributor. The launch follows a rising trend among Indian investors seeking to incorporate environmental, social, and governance factors into their investment decisions, as detailed by livemint.com.
This index marks a significant step in India’s capital markets by providing a benchmark for value-based investing, which has been gaining traction globally. Comparable indices internationally have helped channel investments towards companies with strong ESG credentials. The BSE Saatvik 100 could encourage more companies to adopt sustainable practices and attract investors focused on long-term value creation, according to livemint.com.
BSE Index Services Pvt. Ltd. announced the launch on June 19, 2026, with the financial services sector holding a 37.55% weight in the BSE Saatvik 100 Index, underscoring the sector’s prominence in this new ethical investing benchmark, per livemint.com.