Muthoot Finance Impacts 33.7 Lakh Lives Through CSR Initiatives in FY26; Announces ₹174.03 Crore CSR Outlay for FY27
Kochi, [20 July]: Muthoot Finance, India’s largest gold loan NBFC, has announced a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) outlay of ₹174.03 crore for FY27, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive growth, sustainable development, and long-term community welfare across India. During FY26, Muthoot Finance spent ₹106.42 crore on CSR initiatives, positively impacting approximately 33.7 lakh beneficiaries through programmes spanning healthcare, education, housing, livelihood […]
Shrinking the Digital Divide with AI
When technology learns to adapt to people Accessibility often becomes visible in the simplest moments. When I enter a conference room or public space, I notice the podium height, walking path, seating, lighting and ergonomics — asking myself whether the space is accessible for my needs. Some needs are visible and permanent; others are temporary, […]
Kidney Stone Prevention Initiative Unites More Than 8,200 Doctors Across India, Earns Asia Book of Records Recognition
Nationwide doctor-led awareness drive on kidney stone prevention recognized for scale and reach, reinforcing the role of preventive healthcare in everyday patient care. National | 17th July 2026: Himalaya Wellness Company’s Cystone Break Free Movement has been recognized by the Asia Book of Records for the “Largest Number of Doctors Raising Awareness about the Prevention of […]
Why Corporate Investment in Women’s AI Skills Is No Longer Optional
It has been hard to escape discussions on the impacts of AI, a technology that seems like it has sprung from the pages of science fiction. The rapid development of large language models (LLMs) and generative AI seemingly promises a cornucopia of potential benefits that many companies are eager to avail – productivity, efficiency and […]
Fixderma Marks UV Safety Month by Empowering Young Minds with Skincare Education at Pehchan NGO
Gurugram, Haryana | 16 July 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to preventive skincare and community wellbeing during UV Safety Month, dermatologist-prescribed skincare brand Fixderma conducted an interactive skincare education programme for children and teenagers at Pehchan NGO, encouraging them to develop healthy sun protection habits from an early age. The initiative focused on introducing young participants […]
Building India’s Future Workforce: VISL’s Skilling Initiatives Transform 1lac+ Lives Across States
Vedanta Iron And Steel Limited (VISL), a leading ferrous resources company with operations across India & Africa, is commitment to building a future-ready workforce through a diverse portfolio of skilling, education, IT skilling, entrepreneurship and sports development initiatives that continue to create sustainable livelihood opportunities across its operating regions. Aligned with the year’s WYSD theme […]
Vedanta Transforms 20 Lakh Lives Through Skills and Livelihoods
Holistic skilling ecosystem spans vocational training, women-led entrepreneurship, agriculture, sports and youth empowerment 46,000+ youth empowered through industry-aligned skilling initiatives since 2016 New Delhi, July 15, 2026: Marking World Youth Skills Day, Vedanta Group, the world’s leading metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power and technology conglomerate, today announced that it has empowered nearly 20 […]
Corporate Social Responsibility Provisions for Skill Development under the Companies Act, 2013: A Futuristic Perspective towards Inclusive Human Capital Development
Introduction There has been a considerable evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within the last few decades, as this concept has developed from a voluntary philanthropic approach into a strategically motivated and legally governed corporate governance practice. Historically, businesses have seen their social responsibilities in ethical terms as a way of demonstrating such responsibilities in […]
Dalmia Bharat to manufacture one of the world’s greenest cements from Andhra Pradesh
New manufacturing unit in Kadapa will run on over 80% renewable power, recycle all its water, and create 1,000 jobs – as southern India’s cement demand accelerates New Delhi/Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh | 15 July: Dalmia Bharat Limited (DBL), one of India’s leading cement manufacturing companies, today laid the foundation stone for its second manufacturing unit […]
Ambuja Foundation Empowers over 5,700 Farmers through Sustainable River Lift Irrigation systems and multi cropping in Murshidabad, West Bengal
Mumbai, 15th July 2026: Addressing the irrigation challenge in twenty-three villages in Farakka town, Murshidabad, West Bengal, Ambuja Foundation supported 5700 farmers in building River Lift Irrigation systems, adopting multi-cropping practices and doubling their incomes. Following an extensive survey conducted by agricultural experts, Ambuja Foundation decided to construct River Lift Irrigation (RLI) systems as a […]