Business Ethics & Philanthropy

India gained independence from its colonial rulers on 15th of August, 1947. Today, it has been 75 years since India gained freedom. On this occasion, the government of India has launched the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative to commemorate the glorious history of India’s people, culture and achievements. The campaign is dedicated to the...

International Youth Day is observed on August 12 every year. The United Nations had in 1999 designated August 12 as International Youth Day. The first International Youth Day was celebrated on August 12, 2000. Established on the recommendation of the World Conference of Ministers, International Youth Day provides an opportunity to recognise young talents and...

Rajasthan is known for its beautiful palaces, unique culture, topography and cuisine. Economically, it is an important state in the country as it houses 90 per cent of the country’s total mineral reserves and is an extremely popular tourism destination for travel lovers from across the globe. Economic opportunity and poverty go hand in...

Reliance Industries Limited. (RIL) has been one of the largest companies in India for the better part of the last two decades. It leads the corporate world in net profits every year. As CSR in India is mandatory as per the Companies Act 2013, The CSR Journal in its #LetsTalkCSR series is evaluating the...

It is the year of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav or the 75th Year of Independence Day of India and today is National Handloom Day. This day is celebrated across the nation to remember India’s Swadeshi Movement (7th August, 1905) which had encouraged home-grown industries, especially handloom. National Handloom Day is observed on the 7th of...

What happens to a use and throw pen after the ink is finished? We throw it away and forget about it. Today, we will narrate the story of a use and throw pen, which after being thrown away, will give birth to a plant! Yes, you read that right. Kolkata’s Subhajit Saha has come...

The state of Himachal Pradesh, also referred to as ‘Deva Bhumi’ is known for its scenic mountains and tourist destinations. Agriculture and horticulture are important occupations in the state, owing to the easy availability of water from the perennial rivers. In FY2021-22, the state received CSR expenditure of Rs. 108.1 Crore from over 157 companies....

Cairn oil and gas is the largest private crude oil producer in India. In an exclusive conversation with The CSR Journal, Ms Harmeet Sehra, CSR Head at Cairn Oil and Gas talks about the Company’s focus on the socio-economic development of the communities it engages with and its plans for going Net-Zero. Following are...

Bajaj Finance Limited (BFL), a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Limited, is a deposit-taking Non-Banking Financial Company registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It is primarily involved in the business of lending and acceptance of deposits. BFL has a diversified lending portfolio across retail, SMEs and commercial customers with a significant presence in urban...

Vedanta Limited is one of the world’s leading natural resources companies with interests in zinc-lead-silver, oil & gas, aluminium, power, iron ore, steel and copper, operating across India, South Africa and Namibia. The company, known across the country for its flagship initiative ‘Nand Ghar’, has spent Rs. 399 Crore in FY22 for Corporate Social...

According to the government, businesses are permitted to use CSR funds for initiatives associated with the "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, with the aim of intensifying the efforts to popularise the campaign. What is Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign? The Central Government plans to commemorate the...

Have you ever spared a minute to take a closer look at a vagabond limping on a railway station platform or maybe an elderly lady stinking in dirty clothes sitting helplessly on the over bridge? Where do these people come from? What do they eat? Where do they sleep? Today, we will narrate the...