“Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index: The weight of each stock is based on its market value. This makes it easy for asset managers to create ethical Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) or index funds.”

{COMMENTARY] From Wikipedia, Ahimsa is the ancient Indian principle of nonviolence that applies to actions toward all living beings. It is a key virtue in Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. In the Ahimsa Index, nonviolence is applied broadly across industries and companies and could appeal to many ethical and sustainable investors — as well as those who are vegetarian, vegan, or against animal cruelty.
BT Explainer| Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index: What it is, which companies are included and more, by Aseem Thapliyal, July 21, 2026, Business Today, India.