Spending on profit earning ventures cannot be CSR, says Pilot

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 14:45

However, spending on profit-making ventures for meeting CSR requirements is a "grey area", Pilot said.

CSR activity matters for Indian employees: Survey

Last Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 16:00

The Ipsos survey of 24 nations showed that workers in emerging market economies are much more concerned about their employers' responsibility towards the society than the developed nations.

CPSEs should ensure fully utilisation of CSR funds: Scope

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 18:38

State-owned units must ensure optimal utilisation of funds allocated for undertaking social activities, apex PSUs' body Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) said Monday.

'CBI probing 2 cases of irregularities in SAIL's CSR program'

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 18:00

The Central Bureau of Investigation has initiated investigations in two cases relating to alleged irregularities in steel major SAIL's corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, Parliament was informed Monday.

No guidelines issued yet on reporting of CSR spending: Govt

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 15:48

The Government Monday said it has not issued any guidelines regarding reporting of spending by firms towards social welfare activities and that suitable norms would be in place after the new companies bill comes into force.

No data with govt on CSR spending by cos at present: Pilot

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 16:11

The government on Monday said at present it does not have data on money spent by companies voluntarily towards social welfare activities.

Study on CSR initiatives of corporates to complete soon: Pilot

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 17:28

A study on corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of certain companies being done by National Foundation for Corporate Governance (NFCG) is likely to complete shortly, Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot has said.

FinMin to decide on tax benefits for CSR after Budget: Pilot

Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013, 20:41

Against the backdrop of the government making Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending mandatory in the proposed new Companies Act, various firms are pitching for tax benefits on such expenditure.

Lions Club bestows best CSR Initiative Award 2012 to Zee News’ Aapka Vote Aapki Taqat

Last Updated: Friday, January 18, 2013, 15:30

Zee News’ Aapka Vote Aapki Taaqat (AVAT) has been awarded the best CSR initiative of 2012 by Lions Club Awards.

Telugu film `Bakara` all about common man`s problems

Last Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013, 16:33

Telugu director C.S.R. Krishnan says that his forthcoming Telugu action-drama ‘Bakara’ shows how a common man is being tricked and fooled every day.

CPSEs required to double minimum CSR contribution from 2013-14

Last Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012, 14:47

As per existing norms, CPSEs whose net profit is Rs 500 crore and above in the previous year, its CSR spending ranges between 0.5 to 2 percent of their profits.

Proposal to double CSR contribution of top earning PSUs

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 15:12

Top earning PSUs like ONGC, BHEL and NTPC may have to double their expenditure on corporate social responsibility (CSR) as per the new draft guidelines being finalised by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE).