CSR norm tweak to boost social stock exchangesCompanies can now allocate up to 10% of their annual CSR spending via zero coupon zero principal instruments from not-for-profit organizati...
30 May, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Govt amends CSR norms; provides more leeway for companiesCompanies can now invest up to ten percent of their Corporate Social Responsibility funds into special instruments. These instruments are c...
29 May, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
As India's R&D faces funding & talent crunch, Niti panel suggests 50+ fixesIndia's research and development spending lags behind global leaders. A Niti Aayog report highlights funding issues and bureaucratic delays...
21 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Uncertainty scars J&K’s economy and impacts banking, but resilience here is remarkable: Amitava Chatterjee, J&K BankJammu and Kashmir Bank has recorded its highest profit to date, soaring to Rs 2363.47 crore in FY-26. This achievement marks a significant ...
13 May, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
India's R&D punches above its weight, but grant delays and red tape hold back researchersIndia is an innovation 'overperformer' but its research systems lag behind. Improving 'ease of doing R&D' is crucial. This requires faster ...
11 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
PM's economic advisory panel flags demand surge for caregivers, seeks policy overhaul for sectorIndia's Prime Minister's economic advisory panel recommends a major revamp of the care sector. Demand for caregivers is expected to surge p...
05 May, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Care economy in India: EAC-PM working paper lays out a roadmapThe paper, Re-imagining the Care Economy: From Private Burden to Social and Economic Infrastructure and co-authored by Shamika Ravi, member...
05 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Want higher health insurance coverage through super top-up policy? HDFC Ergo, Aditya Birla, ICICI Lombard, Niva Bupa, Care plans comparedRising healthcare costs necessitate enhanced coverage beyond base policies. Super top-up plans offer this crucial protection, acting as an ...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
ET Opinion | The STEM Multiplier: Preparing India’s youth to leadIndia is embracing STEM education to prepare for a future shaped by automation and digitalization. New roles combining technology and human...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Groww's strong Q4; Iran conflict hits India's GCCsFintech major Groww more than doubled its net profit in the fourth quarter of FY26. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
20 Apr, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Autism Acceptance Month: Care, from beyond the spectrumFamilies raising autistic children face a daunting financial future. India's systems fall short in providing lifelong support and structure...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Companies can spend CSR funds for activities related to 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign: GovernmentThe campaign is being organised by the government as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage people to bring home the national fla...
27 Jul, 2022, 10.58 AM IST
CSR: 4,195 companies spend nothing; show cause notices to 496 firmsThe reasons for not spending included cos not finding suitable implementing agency, delay in formation of CSR committee and inability to fo...
22 Nov, 2016, 03.39 PM IST
Cos can set up trusts, societies to implement CSR policyCertain class of profitable cos are now required to spend at least 2% of their three-year annual average net profit towards CSR activities.
11 Jul, 2014, 06.18 PM IST
Government notifies rules for CSR activitiesVarious activities aimed at reducing inequalities faced by socially and economically backward groups have been included.
28 Feb, 2014, 04.53 AM IST
Ministry of Corporate Affairs writes to Chattisgarh government on CSR policyMinistry of Corporate Affairs has written to the Chattisgarh govt on the state's proposed CSR policy.
27 Sep, 2013, 04.41 PM IST
- Cos to provide details of CSR initiatives to shareholders
The new company law will make it mandatory for companies to disclose details of social sector initiatives, called CSR, in addition to money...
08 May, 2011, 01.29 PM IST