CSR norms: Is India moving back to Inspector Raj?

According to experts by making CSR spending mandatory, the government has made it into a statutory due like tax but with none of its democratic quality. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Top 100 cos spent Rs 5,240 cr on philanthropic activities

While most of the amount has been spent on hunger, poverty, healthcare and education, the least was spent on sports, armed forces veterans and technology incubators. Top 100 companies in the......

Govt to levy Swachh Bharat cess on select services

The government will levy up to two per cent Swachh Bharat Cess on select services but only if there is a need for funds for the Prime Minister's Clean India drive, revenue secretary Shaktikanta Das......

All services will not attract Swachh Bharat cess

Cess upto 2 per cent will be levied on select services depending on the funds needed The Swachh Bharat cess will be levied on select services at the rate of up to 2 per cent, depending upon the......