Business Ethics & Philanthropy

Nagaland is a border state of India with a majority of its population consisting of tribals. The state is considered to be an eco-sensitive zone for its role in supporting unique biodiversity. Because of this, as well as some other political factors, the state of Nagaland has not benefitted from development making it highly...

The responsibility of the corporates towards the society does not end with setting aside a percentage of their profits to carry out philanthropic activities. What good is a philanthropic activity by an entity that on the other side of the spectrum exploits the Natural and Human Resources? With rising temperatures and increasing instances of extreme...

Hyundai Motor India Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited launched three CSR projects in Mumbai on Thursday. The initiatives focusing on art, health, and sanitation which are specific to Maharashtra, were launched at The Bombay Art Society in Bandra. The CSR initiatives include installation of 100 water RO systems in...

CSR contribution in North-Eastern India is almost negligible due to poor industrial development. Therefore, North-Eastern states are deprived from the social development and environmental conservation initiatives which are taken up by various companies through Corporate Social Responsibility. With an aim to attract CSR funding towards North-Eastern India, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is hosting...

Popularly known as the 'City of Joy', Kolkata is rich in culture and heritage but fares poorly in CSR. Trends show that mostly companies that operate in and around the city tend to invest their Corporate Social Responsibility corpus in any projects. We present the ones making the most impact with their CSR programmes...

The eastern coastal state Odisha is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in India famous for its temples, beaches, wildlife, hills, tribes, handicrafts and handloom. Capital city Bhubaneswar is called the city of temples. The temple architecture style called Kalinga is unique to this region which is characterized by curvilinear shapes and delicate...

From Goshalas to adopting strays, India has a sensitive population that does care for animals. However, in spite of various efforts, today there are over 35 million stray dogs and 5 million stray cattle, indicating that there is a lot more that could be done in this space. The stories of human-animal conflict, that...

It is not enough to just employ people, pay them a salary and make them work. An organisation should also ensure that ethical labour practices are followed, where the rights and dignity of employees are respected, where every kind of diversity, be it cultural, ethnic or in terms of gender is honoured. Ethical labour...

Delhi, as the capital city of India, holds a unique position on the national stage. In the financial year 2022, the Union Territory of Delhi garnered an impressive Rs. 1,158 Crores in CSR funding from 2,089 companies, solidifying its position as a preferred destination for corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in India. Delhi's appeal...

MSMEs play a major role in economic development of a country. According to PIB, the contribution of MSMEs to India’s GDP in FY 2021-22 was 29.15 per cent. Its contribution to manufacturing sector during the financial year was 40.83 per cent. Not only do MSMEs contribute significantly to the country’s economy, they also play...

The government of Telangana is looking to access more CSR funds to fulfil its responsibility towards the population of the state. Struggling with financial constraints, the authorities have been pressuring companies to align their CSR activities with state projects. According to industry sources, the district collectors and top bureaucrats of Telangana are actively convening...

Mizoram is a border state in the north-eastern part of India, which is known for its evergreen hills and dense bamboo Jungles. Known as the land of Blue mountains, three-fourth of the state is under forest cover. The majority of population in the state falls under Scheduled Tribe category, making it very important to...