Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) is in the spotlight after SES ESG Research Private Limited, a SEBI-registered ESG Rating Provider, upgraded the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) score. In its latest report, received by Maruti Suzuki on October 10, 2024, the company’s ESG score was increased from 68.5 (Grade B) in 2023 to 74 (Grade B+) in 2024.

The upgrade reflects improvements in Maruti Suzuki’s sustainability and governance practices. The higher score is expected to strengthen the company’s positioning among environmentally conscious investors and boost investor confidence in the company’s long-term commitment to ESG standards.

The news comes at a crucial time as companies with strong ESG credentials continue to attract significant investor interest, especially in global markets where ESG compliance plays a key role in investment decisions.