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NISM-IICA MoU on ESG, Governance and Capital Markets

23 May 20261 min read
BANKING & FINANCENISM-IICA MoU onESG, Governanceand CapitalMarkets23 May 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Two institutes, one backed by SEBI and the other focused on corporate affairs, agreed to work together on sustainability and governance topics in the financial sector.

Key facts

  • Parties: National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM, SEBI-backed) and Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).
  • Theme areas: ESG practices, corporate governance and capital markets.
  • Activities: joint research, training, certificate courses and policy inputs on new financial and regulatory topics.
  • Aim: make India’s financial system more open and efficient.

Significance

  • Pairs market-education strength with corporate-affairs expertise.
  • Supports better governance standards and sustainability reporting culture.

Exam angle

  • MoU partners: NISM and IICA.
  • Focus: ESG, corporate governance, capital markets.
  • Full forms: NISM, IICA, ESG.

Test yourself

1. NISM signed an MoU in May 2026 with which institute to cooperate on ESG and capital markets?

The partner was the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).

2. NISM, a party to the ESG-related MoU, is backed by which regulator?

NISM is described as SEBI-backed.

3. Which area is a focus of the NISM-IICA MoU alongside corporate governance and capital markets?

The MoU covers ESG practices as well.