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What is Due Diligence? Due diligence is a term that finds its roots in finance, where it is imperative for companies to perform a comprehensive due diligence analysis before undertaking major…

In recent years, the terms Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) have gained increasing prominence worldwide. Reporting on parameters relating to non-financial performance…

CSR is generally understood as being the way through which a company achieves a balance of economic, environmental, and social imperatives (“Triple-Bottom-Line- Approach”), while at the same time addressing the expectations…

In the last article, we discussed the Social Stock Exchange: objectives, benefits, History, Global Scenario and Social Enterprise. Now, let’s understand about registration requirements and fund-raising instruments. Registration Once the “Primary…

“Social Stock Exchange” Have you heard this term or concept for the first time? Before we begin with the history of it, let’s understand why it was required in India. In…

Form CSR-1 Applicability Form CSR 1 refers to the registration form for securing CSR funding. This Form is specified as Registration of Entities for undertaking CSR activities by the Ministry of…

Concept of CSR Companies should consider not only their profitability and growth but also the interests of society and the environment by taking responsibility for the impact of their activities on…

The Companies Act, 2013- Section 135 of the Companies Act along with The Companies (CSR Policy) Rules 2014 and Schedule VII has introduced the concept of CSR in India to the…

CSR in India: A Quick Snapshot India became the first country to legislate the need to undertake CSR activities and mandatorily report CSR initiatives under the new Companies Act 2013.  Concept:…

India is the first and only country in the world which has mandated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for certain corporate entities. Inclusion of CSR in the statue is a unique provision…