BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Proposal to increase customs duty to 20% on agrochemicals will hurt interests of farmers: Report CropLife India, representing 17 research-driven crop science companies, opposes a proposal to increase customs duty on agrochemical formulations to 20%. They argue that such a move, based on misinformation about high formulation imports, would adver...
15 Jul, 2024, 07.13 PM ISTIndia Inc. leverages ESG push to gain a competitive edge and attract investments: Jatinder Cheema India Inc. is embracing ESG principles following government initiatives for long-term sustainability. Advocate Jatinder Cheema highlights the need for companies to adapt to new reporting norms. The Indian government's focus on ESG aligns with global...
13 Jul, 2024, 11.54 AM ISTThe underlying bias is changing after three years of painful readjustment: These IT stocks can 16 to 38% returns in one year While it might still not be making it to the headline, there has been a clear change in the stance for IT stocks post election results. After a long phase of underperformance the stocks are making a comeback. Because at this point of time, no one is...
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How India can drive financial efficiency & sustainability with cloud technology In today's rapidly evolving work landscape, organizations must strategically leverage GenAI, automation, and cloud technologies to drive business performance, reduce IT expenses, and differentiate technology. By optimizing cloud outlays and embracin...
01 Jul, 2024, 11.21 PM ISTMidcaps stocks for long term investors: 5 stocks from different sectors with right financial & growth matrix and upside potential of up to 49% Buying quality stocks should be one of the basic principles while investing in markets. But when one is buying mid-cap stocks this principle becomes even more important for multiple reasons. At this point of time, when valuations are high and small ...
29 Jun, 2024, 03.21 PM IST8% GDP growth not sustainable yet; bond index inclusion may see short-term volatility: Abheek Barua After the inclusion in the JP Morgan global bond index, in the short term. we need to prepare for volatility. But in the long term, the collateral and the second-round benefits are huge, says Abheek Barua. He expects this to lead to an improvement i...
29 Jun, 2024, 08.59 AM ISTWorld Bank member IFC invests Rs 650 cr in Mindspace REIT’s sustainability-linked bonds Global development institution International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has invested over Rs 650 crore in K Raheja Corp-backed Mindspace Business Parks REIT through an issue of sustainability-linked bonds.
26 Jun, 2024, 12.46 AM ISTBajaj Auto looks to sustain domestic business momentum; recover export volumes Bajaj Auto aims to sustain momentum in domestic business and expand production capacity for new ventures. Chairman Niraj Bajaj expects robust demand in FY2024, with a focus on recovering export volumes.
21 Jun, 2024, 08.37 PM ISTMSMEs & green finance: How fintechs can help small businesses adopt sustainability Small businesses need green finance to offset their environmental footprint. This is the only way to make the domestic industry more climate-friendly.
21 Jun, 2024, 09.47 AM ISTIndia's services sector softens to five-month low in May: PMI report India's services growth slowed to a five-month low in May due to weaker domestic demand, despite record export growth and a 21-month high in job creation. The services PMI fell to 60.2 from 60.8 in April. Input costs rose, intensifying price pressur...
05 Jun, 2024, 10.38 AM ISTIndian economy is on a firm footing: RBI annual report The Reserve Bank of India's annual report highlights the Indian economy's firm footing, driven by improved external sector sustainability and robust corporate balance sheets. It projects 7% GDP growth for 2024-25, supported by strong macroeconomic f...
30 May, 2024, 04.14 PM ISTFarMart raises Rs 24 crore in debt from ResponsAbility Investments B2B food supply platform FarMart raises Rs 24 crore from Switzerland-based asset manager ResponsAbility Investments for its SaaS software. Previous investors include General Catalyst and Matrix Partners India. The funding aims to reduce food loss an...
29 May, 2024, 07.22 PM ISTJakson Green secures Rs 60 crore funding from HSBC India This sustainable trade facility from HSBC India underscores Jakson Green's unwavering commitment to ESG responsibilities and its leadership in promoting a sustainable and inclusive future.
29 May, 2024, 05.26 PM ISTTop beer companies launch a new brewers association in India, backed by World Brewing Alliance Brewers Association of India (BAI) is being established in partnership with the World Brewing Alliance (WBA), the global industry body consisting of brewers and brewing trade associations from Australia, Canada, the UK, the USA, Europe, Japan, Korea...
29 May, 2024, 02.29 PM ISTEscalating emissions: How Red Sea disruptions are driving up carbon emissions Many companies had already revamped their supply chains as they navigated COVID-19 disruptions, extreme weather risks, trade protectionism that forced them to change suppliers, and rising freight costs.
29 May, 2024, 10.11 AM ISTCan leaders show profitability and sustainability together? SAP conducted a sustainability study revealing 86% of Indian organizations see a link between sustainability and profitability. Manish Prasad emphasizes sustainability's importance for business success.
25 May, 2024, 12.53 PM ISTShift towards sustainable packaging is helping companies minimise environmental impact, improve operational efficiency There is a growing consumer demand that presents a mine of opportunities for businesses to reevaluate business strategies in terms of eco-friendly packaging.
21 May, 2024, 10.09 AM ISTFamily Businesses should be run like trustees for the next generation: DCM Shriram Group Addressing the session on " Purpose-driven and responsible," Ajay S Shriram, Chairman and Senior Managing Director, DCM Shriram Limited, opened up about family businesses and emphasised that the enterprise needs to balance its approach like trustees...
18 May, 2024, 10.09 PM ISTGovt's focus on infra development to nurture sustained revival in investment cycle: RBI report According to the RBI's Monetary Policy Report- April 2024, domestic economic activity, backed by strong fundamentals, remained robust in the first half of 2023-24, weathering challenges from muted global demand.
11 Apr, 2024, 05.51 PM ISTGreen is the new gold: Investors flock to sustainable opportunities in 2024 India is making significant strides towards sustainable development through regulatory mandates like the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022 and BRSR, unleashing investment opportunities for Indian businessmen and investors.
02 Apr, 2024, 01.36 PM IST