Essar Group

Essar Global Fund Limited (EGFL), set up in 2005, invests in building and nurturing assets, and creating value in the core sectors of Energy, Infrastructure & Logistics, Metals & Mining and Technology & Retail.

With Assets Under Management (AUM) of USD 8.2 billion, as on 31 March 2021, and a net asset value of USD 4.4 billion, the current investment portfolio of EGFL is future centric and value accretive. Over the last five years, EGFL has rebalanced its portfolio by strategically monetising some of the world class assets and businesses built by Essar, which has an entrepreneurial track record of 50 years. EGFL is now poised to transition its existing assets towards a greener economy and invest in businesses which will transform sector landscapes from carbon to a clean energy ecosystem. The returns from the transition will not only outperform benchmark returns but also contribute to a sustainable society within the framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and transform sectors for a post carbon economy.

A new value-centric growth strategy based on Entrepreneurship, Expertise and Experience along with a robust governance system and structure will deliver superior returns, sustainably. EGFL has a globally benchmarked robust risk and regulatory framework. All of its portfolio companies share the Fund’s ESG centric value system, reflecting the philosophy of placing people before profit.