Securities and Exchange Board of India reviews ESG ratings
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Feb 20, 2026
The formation of a working group by India — Securities and Exchange Board of India to review ESG rating regulations is expected to enhance transparency and investor confidence in India's financial markets. This move could lead to more reliable ESG ratings, influencing investment decisions and potentially increasing capital flows into companies with strong ESG performance.
The India — Securities and Exchange Board of India (India — Securities and Exchange Board of India) has established a working group to conduct a comprehensive review of the regulatory framework governing ESG Rating Providers (ERPs). This decision was prompted by feedback from market participants and stakeholders regarding the existing regulatory framework. The working group, comprising representatives from issuers, investors, domestic and global ERPs, ESG analysts, legal experts, and academia, is tasked with examining the current rules, evaluating international regulatory developments, and recommending measures to enhance transparency, reliability, and investor confidence in ESG ratings. The group will also identify areas for alignment with global best practices while considering the Indian market context. Its findings and recommendations on policy and regulatory changes will be submitted to India — Securities and Exchange Board of India.
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