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A Multi-Dimensional Analysis of NIFTY50's Strategic Integration and Performance on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

Title
A Multi-Dimensional Analysis of NIFTY50's Strategic Integration and Performance on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
Creator
Singh, Shanu; Srivastava, Surbhi; Awasthi, Yashmita
Description
In 2015, the United Nations introduced 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 167 specific targets which are adopted by 193 member countries. The goals serve as a global blueprint for achieving inclusive, equitable and sustainable growth. The present study evaluates the sustainability performance of leading companies listed on the NIFTY50 index to assess how effectively for top performing firms have integrated SDG principles into their strategic planning, disclosure practices and operational frameworks. The resulting scores provide a quantifiable measure of companys alignment with global SDG agenda. Also, the study analyzes the financial performance indicators specifically for stock returns and volatility using NIFTY50 as benchmark. It reveals a positive relationship between higher SDG scores and improved stock performance as well as a negative correlation for volatility suggesting that companies with stronger sustainability engagement tend to offer better risk- adjusted returns. Copyright 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global Scientific Publishing is prohibited. Use of this chapter to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is expressly prohibited. The publisher reserves all rights to license its use for generative AI training and machine learning model development.
Source
Advanced Data Analysis Techniques, Theory, and Applications;pp.1-25
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Coverage
Singh S., Christ University, India; Srivastava S., Christ University, India; Awasthi Y., Christ University, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833736928-0; 979-833736926-6; 979-833736927-3;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Singh, Shanu; Srivastava, Surbhi; Awasthi, Yashmita, “A Multi-Dimensional Analysis of NIFTY50's Strategic Integration and Performance on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 17, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24888.

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