46 pc of CSR spends in Maharashtra, aspirational districts need more attention: CrisilMaharashtra attracts almost half of India Inc's corporate social responsibility spending. However, the nation's most underdeveloped 'aspira...
26 Mar, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
Here's how to make strategic CSR countIndia's corporate social responsibility (CSR) spend has grown to ₹26,210 crore in FY2021, up 80% from FY2016, according to the corporate af...
04 Jul, 2023, 11.25 PM IST
Time govt scrapped mandatory CSRMany companies go beyond and tackle problems of the environment and of social underdevelopment. They become a draw for ethical investors.
25 Aug, 2021, 11.17 PM IST
Corporates CSR spends up 3% in FY21, PM-CARES Fund not favourite in 2nd wave: ReportThe report by rating agency Crisil said that while the first wave saw greater spending in cash largely through the PM-CARES Fund, the prefe...
24 Aug, 2021, 04.24 PM IST
New CSR rules and rising spendingET’s Gaurav Noronha takes a look at the changes and trends in CSR expenditure.
22 Feb, 2021, 12.16 AM IST
India Inc spent Rs 7,537 crore as CSR obligations in 2 months directed to address the Covid-19 pandemicThis included Rs 4,316 crore in donations to the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund. The remaining...
09 Jun, 2020, 07.10 PM IST
Pandemic could devour bulk of CSR kitty this year: CrisilThe agency has taken into consideration contributions made through the PM CARES Fund, other relief funds, distribution of food, masks, pers...
09 Jun, 2020, 05.49 PM IST
Govt may tighten disclosure norms for CSR spendingA high-level panel on CSR is likely to propose increased disclosures to bring transparency in spending on these activities.
27 Jun, 2019, 11.12 PM IST
High level panel suggests uniform tax treatment for CSR worksA high level committee has recommended leniency for companies not complying with Corporate Social Responsibility provisions of Companies Ac...
23 Nov, 2015, 12.55 PM IST
ICAI issues norms for CSR accounting by companiesCompanies meeting certain financial criteria such as a net worth, turnover or net profit of at least Rs 500 crore, Rs 1,000 crore and Rs 5 ...
01 Jun, 2015, 09.50 AM IST
Slum redevelopment a CSR activity: Ministry of Corporate AffairsSlum-redevelopment, road safety awareness & consumer protection services will be treated as CSR activities, according to clarifications iss...
26 Jun, 2014, 11.27 AM IST
- After CSR, India Inc starts Individual Social Responsibility
Apeejay is tying up with NGOs and CSR units of other companies where employees can volunteer for a cause and get rewarded during performanc...
03 Mar, 2014, 01.11 PM IST
Cos to spend Rs 15-20k cr a year on CSR: Sachin PilotThe government has left the canvas wide open for the companies to decide on their own about the CSR activities they wish to undertake to co...
10 Sep, 2013, 02.01 PM IST
- Voluntary CSR not working, to be made mandatory: Moily
The suggestion for earmarking a part of a company's profit for CSR was floated by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance.
20 Jul, 2011, 05.08 PM IST
- Govt not to set CSR floor for India Inc
The government has watered down its proposal on corporate social responsibility (CSR) by not including a provision in the Companies Bill th...
23 Dec, 2010, 03.50 AM IST
- Govt asks companies to proivide CSR reports
Companies told to provide CSR details for last fiscal as govt mulls mandatory social obligations.
11 Aug, 2010, 03.48 AM IST
- CSR spends unlikely to fetch tax sops
India Inc may not get any tax sops for spending more as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, an official in the...
16 Jul, 2010, 05.17 AM IST