Wealth Company Mutual Fund Introduces Ethical Investment Fund with Ahimsa Focus
The Wealth Company Mutual Fund has introduced a new ethical investment fund that tracks the Nifty 500 Shariah TRI Index while incorporating additional Ahimsa (non-violence) principles. The fund excludes investments in meat, poultry, gambling, alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, leather, pesticides, and enterprises involving animal cruelty. It allocates 20% of assets to the financial sector. The NIFTY 500 Shariah index has outperformed both the Nifty 500 and Nifty 50 indices over the past two decades, with a 20-year CAGR of 16%. The current AUM for ethical funds in India is ₹4,000 crore, with Tata MF being the market leader.

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The Wealth Company Mutual Fund has launched a new ethical investment fund that goes beyond typical ethical investing principles. This innovative fund tracks the Nifty 500 Shariah TRI Index while incorporating additional restrictions based on Ahimsa (non-violence) principles.
Key Features of the New Ethical Fund
- Benchmark: Tracks the Nifty 500 Shariah TRI Index
- Unique Approach: Incorporates Ahimsa principles
- Exclusions: Avoids investments in meat, poultry, gambling, alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, leather, pesticides, and enterprises involving animal cruelty
- Financial Sector Allocation: 20% of assets under management
The fund distinguishes itself by excluding meat and poultry companies, even if they are part of the benchmark index, adhering strictly to Ahimsa principles.
Ethical Funds in India
Aspect | Details |
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Current AUM | ₹4,000 crore |
Pioneer | Tata MF (launched first ethical fund in 1996) |
Market Leader | Tata MF (largest share of ethical fund AUM) |
Performance Comparison (20-Year CAGR)
Index | CAGR |
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NIFTY 500 Shariah | 16.00% |
Nifty 500 | 14.00% |
Nifty 50 | 13.00% |
The NIFTY 500 Shariah index, which serves as the benchmark for this new fund, has outperformed both the Nifty 500 and Nifty 50 indices over the past two decades.
Fund Objective
Madhu Lunawat, the founder of Wealth Company Mutual Fund, emphasized the fund's goal: "Our aim is to align wealth creation with values through sustainable and ethical practices."
This new offering from Wealth Company Mutual Fund provides investors with an opportunity to grow their wealth while adhering to strict ethical and sustainable investment principles. By combining the Shariah-compliant index with additional Ahimsa-based restrictions, the fund caters to investors seeking a more comprehensive approach to ethical investing.