India’s ESG Bond Revolution: Inside SEBI’s New Framework for Social, Sustainability, and Sustainability-Linked Bonds
India’s new ESG bond framework by SEBI introduces mandatory third-party reviews, post-issuance reporting, and global alignment for social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked bonds. Designed to curb purpose-washing and boost investor trust, the regulation transforms ESG finance into a transparent, accountable, and strategic tool for sustainable development across sectors.
“While directly serving their customers, companies should indirectly serve the interests of society by taking responsibility for the holistic impact of their activities. Its simply a more broad view of value creation. This is what ESG is all about.”
Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth