ESG funds invest in companies that score well on Environmental, Social, and Governance parameters — filtering out businesses involved in tobacco, weapons, heavy polluters, or those with poor labour practices. The idea is that well-run, responsible businesses create more durable long-term value, though the category is still maturing in India.
| Fund Name | AUM | 1Y Returns | TER(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category Average | ₹1,201 Cr | +1.22% | 1.25 | |
| SBI ESG Exclusionary Strategy FundVery High | ₹5,356 Cr | +0.5% | 1.42 | View → |
| Tata Ethical FundVery High | ₹3,861 Cr | -5.5% | 0.85 | View → |
| ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy FundVery High | ₹1,356 Cr | -4.0% | 1.14 | View → |
| Axis ESG Integration Strategy FundVery High | ₹1,066 Cr | +0.2% | 1.79 | View → |
| Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy FundVery High | ₹743 Cr | -1.9% | 1.16 | View → |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life ESG Integration Strategy FundVery High | ₹580 Cr | +2.3% | 1.42 | View → |
| Taurus Ethical FundVery High | ₹442 Cr | +1.8% | 1.37 | View → |
| Invesco India ESG Integration Strategy FundVery High | ₹395 Cr | +0.3% | 1.29 | View → |
| Quant ESG Integration Strategy FundVery High | ₹340 Cr | +24.9% | 1.87 | View → |
| Quantum Ethical FundVery High | ₹127 Cr | +1.1% | 0.87 | View → |
| Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy FundVery High | ₹96 Cr | -3.1% | 0.83 | View → |
| WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy FundVery High | ₹52 Cr | -1.8% | 0.99 | View → |