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India Inc pitches for widening scope of CSRBy : Sustainability ..., Nov 5, 2013
India Inc wants activities including public awareness advertisements, gainfully employing skilled professionals, and contribution to local governing bodies for public causes to be included under corporate social responsibility (CSR), as defined under the Companies Act, 2013... Read more.. |
Ramky Acquires Sembcorp's Stake In Indian JVBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 31, 2013
Sembcorp Environment, subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, is divesting its entire stake of 51% in Sembcorp Enviro (India) to partner Ramky International (Singapore) for $7.25 Mn, Straitstimes states. The move is line to streamline its businesses and sharpen its strategy for... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Labor , Law , Ramky International , Sembcorp Environment Pte. Ltd , Sembcorp Industries |
Sleeping giant awakes as India’s infrastructure buildsBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 29, 2013
Investors in the Indian market quickly realise there are no short-term fixes for the Indian economy. But there are long-term structural and demographic drivers that are shaping the country’s future. One of the key elements in India’s long-term story is the development... Read more.. |
India says GM flouted emissions test regulationsBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 25, 2013
General Motors India appears to be up to some shenanigans. In July, the company had its first vehicle recall since 1995 when 114,000 Chevrolet Tavera sport utility vehicles needed to be brought in over "emission standards and other regulatory specifications," according to... Read more.. |
Enhancing brand value through sustainability By : Sustainability ..., Oct 17, 2013
Consumer sentiment has been subdued in India. Perhaps for the first time, a fundamental energy resource constraint has driven a period of slow, volatile growth. Almost all sectors of consumption have experienced volatility and a decline in demand in the last 6 months. It... Read more.. |
Consumers pay the price for the pollution caused by improper disposal of e-waste By : Sustainability ..., Oct 17, 2013
India has been urbanizing at a rapid pace and the Indian agglomeration needs competent infrastructure and smart planning to move forward sustainably and meet the demands of the ever growing population. Today, every industry and business vertical is witnessing development but... Read more.. |
Power outage hits ift irrigation schemesBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 10, 2013
Agricultural fields spread over about four lakh acres in Prakasam and Guntur districts may wither away if the electricity employees continue their agitation. Power supply to a number of lift irrigation schemes has been affected in the last five days after electricity... Read more.. |
Indian Companies Seek Business-Trust Listings in SingaporeBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 3, 2013
Indian wind-power developers and a toll-road operator are flocking to list in Singapore, but they could be in for a bumpy ride thanks to India's struggles with a weaker currency and an ailing economy. Companies from the South Asian country seeking to unlock value from... Read more.. |
No drinking water, electricity and sanitation in 20% of rural houses: ReportBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 27, 2013
One in five rural households has none of three basic facilities - drinking water, electricity and sanitation - while only about 18% have access to all three. The India Rural Development Report 2012-13 released by Jairam Ramesh on Thursday also shows that while rural poverty... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , electricity , Entertainment , Health , Labor , Law , Social Issues , Technology |
Oil & Gas Companies Focus Sustainable Growth and harnessing Human Factors in HSEBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 27, 2013
Experts and top brass of oil and gas industry discussed sustainable growth and the importance of human actions in loss prevention. The two day conference organized by Cairn India [BSE -0.34 %] along with the Indian oil and gas Industry, aimed at promoting health, safety and... Read more.. |