Archive · 21 Jul 2026
NSE Launches Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index
The Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index is a new stock index created by NSE Indices.
It includes companies that do not harm animals in their business operations.
The index has 326 stocks and is rebalanced twice a year.
It is designed to help investors choose ethical investment options that consider animal welfare.
The index is based on the Ahimsa Investment Movement (AIM) framework, which evaluates companies on their products, services, and business practices.
The top companies in the index include Bharti Airtel, Infosys, and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
The index aims to encourage the development of ethical investment products like ETFs and index funds.
NSE Indices launched the Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index to track companies aligned with non-violence towards animals.
The index includes 326 stocks and is rebalanced semi-annually in March and September.
Top constituents include Bharti Airtel, Infosys, and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
The index is based on the Ahimsa Investment Movement (AIM) framework, evaluating companies on their products, services, and business practices.
The index aims to encourage ethical investment products like ETFs and index funds.
- Who
- NSE Indices, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange
- What
- Launched the Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index
- When
- July 10
- Where
- India
- Why
- To track companies that follow business practices aligned with the principle of non-violence towards animals
Proponents of Ethical Investing
Critics of Ethical Investing
Ethical Investing
Proponents of Ethical Investing
Promotes animal welfare and ethical business practices.
Critics of Ethical Investing
May limit investment opportunities and potential returns.
- Index Name
- Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index
- Launched By
- NSE Indices
- Number of Stocks
- 326
- Rebalancing Frequency
- Semi-annually (March and September)
- Weighting Basis
- Free-float market capitalisation
- Collaboration
- Ahimsa Investment Movement (AIM) framework
- Top Constituents
- Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Tata Consultancy Services, Maruti Suzuki India, NTPC, BSE, Tata Steel, Hindalco Industries, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone
