India’s NSE Indices launches the Nifty500 Ahimsa Index, a new benchmark designed to provide investors exposure to companies from the Nifty 500 universe that align with principles of non-violence and animal welfare. According to the reports, the index is intended to support “animal-friendly trade” by encouraging ethical business practices among selected firms.
The index construction follows a screening process tied to the Ahimsagain Foundation’s AIM framework, which is used to determine company eligibility. The framework is cited as the basis for assessing alignment with non-violence-related principles, and the index is presented as a transparent benchmark for responsible investment products.
The index is also expected to be used as a base for financial products such as ETFs and index funds, allowing investors to track or build portfolios around the Ahimsa-focused criteria.
