... and inclusion (DEI) Corporate social responsibility Environmental, social and governance (ESG) Indian firms Sustainability Content analysis In recent years, ESG performance has emerged as a cornerstone of sustainable business strategy, driving both investor interest and regulatory emphasis...

... to analyze 605 Indian firms listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) from 2015 to 2023. The methodology ensures robust and endogeneity-resistant results, reliably assessing the relationship between the variables. Findings The study indicates that ESG factors influence corporate outcomes differently...