Business Ethics & Philanthropy

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has stated that new rules will be drafted to stop businesses from utilising CSR campaigns to promote items such as liquor and tobacco. The consumer protection body has stated that use of surrogate advertising must be checked and the brands must be held accountable for exploiting CSR and sponsorships...

The Kotak Mahindra Bank has been in business for 21 years now. The bank has a wide reach with about 1,869 branches across the country. It also has a presence outside India in Singapore, London, the USA and the Middle East. The Bank has cemented its distinctive status through unique offerings and services, e.g....

In the rapidly evolving world of today, sustainability and resilience have emerged as a central point for development. As the global economy attempts to find footing after the COVID-19 pandemic and amid geopolitical tensions and wars, the importance of sustainable development has never been more evident than now. This is observed in the way...

Maharashtra’s Thane is another city besides Rajasthan’s Udaipur that is known as the City of lakes. The reference has been derived due to the factor that the city features about 35 lakes within its boundaries. The city’s close proximity to Mumbai has caused a perception among people outside Maharashtra that it is an extended...

Jharkhand, one of the newest states of India is known for its rich mineral resources like Uranium, Mica, Bauxite, Granite, Gold, Silver, etc. and for the large amount of indigenous population living there. Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar on the 15th of November 2000, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of tribal...

Jharkhand is known to be one of most mineral-rich states in India. It is blessed with natural resources such as coal, iron ore, copper, mica, bauxite, uranium, and limestone, making it one of the most resource-abundant states in the country. Jharkhand is known provide for around 40 per cent of share of India’s total...

More than nine out of ten households in India use HUL products and the company does take this reach very seriously to achieve its sustainable goals. The company which was founded more than a century ago strives to make sustainable living commonplace. HUL spent Rs. 234 Cr. on its CSR activities in FY 2023-24. Of...

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has registered itself under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and is now authorised for undertaking CSR activities in Gurugram. Private firms and corporates who aim to conduct activities pertaining to infrastructure development in Gurugram, can now partner with GMDA for their CSR initiatives. Gurugram, formerly known as Gurgaon is...

Asian Paints is India's largest paint company by market share. The company has 27 paint manufacturing facilities in 15 countries and serves consumers in more than 60 countries. With a presence in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the South Pacific, Asian Paints has aligned all its business ventures with the goal of making dream...

In the heart of northern India lies Haryana, a state brimming with historical significance and cultural richness. Amidst its urban landscapes and agricultural expanses, Haryana is a key player in India's economic growth trajectory. As we delve into the realm of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the state emerges as a focal point for transformative...

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited. It is one of the largest government-owned coal producers in the world. SECL is one of the highest coal producing companies of India. The coal mines of SECL are spread across the central Indian states of Chhatisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, hence...

Renewable energy is widely acknowledged as the most effective tool against climate change. The current state of renewable energy will serve as a solid foundation, but much more needs to be constructed on top of it in order to achieve the complete transition to renewable energy in India. Since its inception in 1995, Suzlon has...