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Using CSR Funds for Political Gain
While the steady increase in companies’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) spends since 2014 under the Companies Act is to be welcomed, a disaggregated look...
New-age companies are bringing structural change to CSR
There are about 3.1 million NGOs in India – of which around 1.2 million are operational – there is little verifiable data available to...
India Pledges $100 Billion to Lower Maternal and Infant Deaths by 2030
India has pledged to spend $100 billion more on health care over the next seven years with an emphasis on reducing maternal mortality rates,...
Corporate Social Responsibility Not to be Treated as Peripheral Activity: Union Minister
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) works should be part of the long term strategy of companies and should not be treated as ad hoc activities,...
CSR Report: Nestlé India spent above 2% of average net profits
Nestle India Limited spent more than the prescribed 2% in corporate social responsibility programs in the financial year 2017-18. While the prescribed CSR expenditure...
CSR Report: HUL spent 116 crore rupees on corporate social responsibility annually
HUL (Hindustan Unilever Limited) has spent INR 116 crores (the sum was INR 104 crores in 2016-17) towards various schemes of Corporate Social Responsibility.
The...
World Bank Group commits $200 billion over 5 Years for Climate Action
The World Bank Group announced a major new set of climate targets for 2021-2025, doubling its current 5-year investments to around $200 billion in...
Petroleum minister’s appeal to companies: Spare more than 2% of profits on CSR
Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged the industry to spend up to 10% of their profit on corporate social responsibility (CSR) as this is needed...
Increase In The Number Of Tigers In India
The Royal Bengal Tiger was declared as the national animal of India in 1973. The move was a part of ‘Project Tiger’ to check...
PepsiCo offers students a chance to fund their big idea
As part of their journey to attract talent and empower the youth, PepsiCo India, one of the largest food and beverage companies in the...
Cinépolis hosts a movie screening for 4700 underprivileged kids
Cinépolis organised a special movie screening in association with Round Table India for underprivileged kids. This initiative is part of Cinépolis’s endeavour to change...
Honda Cars India signs MoU with Automotive Skill Development Council
Honda Cars India Limited, leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC)...