Equitas Small Finance Bank has been assigned an independent ESG score of 66 by NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Limited. The rating was determined through an assessment of publicly available information, without direct engagement or data contribution from the bank. This acknowledgment highlights the bank’s transparency and reporting standards as evaluated by an external ESG rating provider under a Category I status.
Assessing ESG Performance
On April 6, 2026, Equitas Small Finance Bank announced that it has received an independent ESG score of 66. This score was provided by NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Limited, a SEBI-registered ESG Rating Provider (ERP). The evaluation reflects the bank’s current standing regarding its environmental, social, and governance practices.
Evaluation Methodology
It is important to note that this rating was generated independently. The bank did not engage with the rating agency for the evaluation process, nor did it provide any specific internal data or participate in the assessment. Instead, the score of 66 was derived entirely from publicly available information concerning the bank’s activities and disclosures. This independent assessment provides stakeholders with an objective view of the bank’s ESG maturity level based on existing public reporting.
Source: BSE
