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
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
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
Why Indian CSR must back think tanks to realise Aatmanirbhar BharatIndia's CSR regime, a significant source of social funding, has primarily focused on education, health, and rural development. However, it ...
14 Sep, 2025, 07.34 PM IST
Rework the CSR framework to incorporate a sliding scale of contributions and tax breaksIndian companies contributed nearly ₹30,000 cr to CSR in 2022-23, focusing on education and healthcare. There's a need for a more equitable...
19 Mar, 2025, 11.02 PM IST
Companies to see frauds in their CSR programs during Covid-19 pandemic: EY report75% companies lack a structure or policy to address frauds in CSR programs, the report said. Many companies that are now looking to allocat...
06 May, 2020, 10.01 AM IST
Supreme Court judge defends mandatory CSR provisionJustice Madan Lokur of the Supreme Court today said that it was a step towards realisation of directive principles of state policy enshrine...
27 Jul, 2015, 01.42 PM IST
81% companies consider education as the top core area for CSR activities in India: Mercer SurveyThe survey was conducted across 40 organisations in India, with respondents based out of different cities in India and from various sectors.
28 Apr, 2015, 12.58 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
Now companies to be ranked for their CSR performanceThe index, being prepared by the India Institute of Corporate Affairs and leading stock exchange BSE, would rank the companies in different...
25 Sep, 2013, 04.20 PM IST
- India among countries which practice CSR: Survey
India is among countries where more than four out of five organizations are practicing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), ranging from ...
13 Apr, 2007, 11.20 AM IST
- What India Inc does as social service
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can broadly be defined as the commitment of businesses to contribute to sustainable economic developm...
22 Mar, 2007, 12.56 AM IST