Business Ethics & Philanthropy

Surat is a city known for its impact on the natural diamond industry through the artisans who cut and polish these rare and unique gems. India’s major diamond companies based there have deeply rooted family values that extend to the villages surrounding their businesses. Once known for silk weaving, this city in Gujarat has...

The capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow is a historic city, located at the bank of river Gomti. Also known as the city of Tehzeeb, Lucknow is famous for its unique culture. The people of Lucknow are known for their polite mannerisms and their love for poetry, literature, art and food. The city’s historic roots...

Do you wish to create long term wealth? Here are some tips to help you get started on the path to achieving your goal of creating generational wealth. You don’t need to have an ideal job or a lot of money to build wealth; in fact, you can use these eight ways to build your...

According to 51% of Indian businesses that took part in a recent poll, sustainability is a crucial differentiator. Only 19% of the organisations in the nation claim to be prepared for the future. A survey published last week by Vodafone Business reveals that sustainable practices are seen as a competitive advantage by high-performing businesses. An...

The recurring deposit calculator is, without a doubt, a helpful tool. Thanks to it, the interest accumulated on a regular deposit can be easily calculated. According to experts, starting a recurring deposit is one of the best methods to save money. Therefore, calculating how much you should save each month to achieve your goal...

Ahmedabad is among the fastest-growing cities in India. It has been emerging as an important economic and industrial hub in India. It is the second-largest producer of cotton in India. The people of Ahmedabad are known for their smartness, wit and business acumen. They are also known for being proactive in helping others. In...

Marico Limited spent a total of Rs 22.32 crores on community development initiatives during the FY 2021–2022. The Company’s CSR programmes were launched either directly or in collaboration with NGOs, authorities, and other partners. According to section 135(5), the company was obligated to spend Rs. 21.70 crores on CSR. CSR of Marico Limited Marico’s CSR strategy...

Puducherry, a colony of the French until 1954, is a union territory (UT) of India known for its heritage and culture. The influence still persists in the region with many native residents of Puducherry still speaking French and living on French cuisine. The coastal union territory is a tourism hotspot for Indians and foreigners...

Kutch is the largest district in India. It is, in fact, larger than some of the smaller states of the country. The region is mostly arid, with a major part of it covered by the salt desert. The world knew about Kutch because of the natural disasters it has to bear ever so often....

According to their annual reports, the major Indian companies that are listed on the National Stock Exchange collectively spent Rs. 7,795.98 Cr. on their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in the previous financial year. These businesses collectively spent 7,518.23 Cr. on CSR in FY21. Companies are required to contribute at least 2% of their net...

The city of Hyderabad is known for its food, culture and development. The prosperity in the city has led many corporates to invest there, thus bringing the city under the purview of the CSR spending of the corporates. In FY2020-21, the district of Hyderabad received the highest share of total CSR funds spent in the...

HCL Foundation, a CSR arm of HCL Technologies Ltd, spent Rs 216 crore during the 2021-22 fiscal on several initiatives across urban and rural development besides environmental action, up by 10.76 per cent from over the year. About Rs 195 crore was the CSR investment made during the 2020-21 financial year, the foundation said.  "HCL...