ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURES AND INVESTOR DECISION-MAKING: A STUDY OF INDIAN LISTED COMPANIES

Environmental disclosures have become an important aspect of corporate transparency and sustainable 
investing. This study focuses on examining investor awareness, perception, and behaviour towards 
environmental disclosures made by Indian listed companies and to analyse whether such disclosures influence 
investment decisions and perceived market performance. The research is based on both primary and secondary 
data. Primary data was collected through a structured questionnaire administered to investors and non
investors, while secondary data was obtained from journals, reports, and online sources. Percentage analysis 
and graphical tools were used for data interpretation. The findings reveal that a majority of respondents are 
familiar with environmental disclosures and consider them important in investment decision-making. The study 
also highlights concerns related to greenwashing and the need for standardised and verified disclosures. 
Overall, the research suggests that environmental disclosures play a significant role in shaping investor trust, 
behaviour, and perceptions of company performance.