STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech Expands Climate Action Aid To 24 Countries, Offers $1.25 Mn

HCLTech has expanded its Climate Action Grant programme from the Americas to 24 countries globally, offering a total of $1.25 million to non-profit organisations working on climate change mitigation, ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation. Under the expanded programme, one organisation will receive $500,000, while three runners-up will each be awarded $250,000. The winners will be […]

CW Bureau · Oct 27, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE CreditAccess Grameen Raises $175 Mn Through Syndicated Social Loan

CreditAccess Grameen Ltd, a microfinance institution focused on providing financial services to women in rural India, has secured a $175 million syndicated social loan facility through the external commercial borrowing (ECB) route under the Reserve Bank of India’s automatic route. The transaction attracted 10 financial institutions from Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with the […]

CW Bureau · Oct 12, 2026

GENERAL Adani Power Improves ESG Score To 66, Retains ‘Aspiring’ Category

Adani Power Ltd (APL) has improved its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) score assessed by NSE Sustainability to 66, compared with 65 in FY26. APL continues to rank higher than other major Indian thermal, mixed-fuel and integrated energy companies, while retaining its position in the “Aspiring” category. NSE Sustainability conducts annual assessment NSE Sustainability, a […]

CW Bureau · Sep 8, 2026

GENERAL Adani Energy Solutions Gets Top Global ESG Score In Utilities

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), India’s largest private transmission and distribution company, has secured the highest ESG score globally among companies in the Utilities sector, according to S&P Global’s latest Media and Stakeholder Analysis (MSA) review. Following the review, AESL’s ESG score rose to 90 out of 100 from 81 earlier. The score compares with […]

CW Bureau · Sep 1, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech Slashes Emissions 55.84%, Beats 2030 Target Four Years Early

HCLTech has made significant progress on its sustainability targets in FY26, achieving a 55.84% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its FY20 baseline, surpassing its target of a 50% reduction by 2030 four years ahead of schedule. The technology company has also reduced its overall emissions footprint across Scope 1, 2 and 3 […]

CW Bureau · Aug 27, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE IndusInd Bank Joins PCAF Alliance To Bolster Financed-Emissions Tracking

IndusInd Bank has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), a global collaboration of financial institutions focused on developing and implementing a harmonised approach to measuring and disclosing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions linked to financial activities. The move marks a step forward in the bank’s sustainability strategy as it seeks to strengthen climate-related disclosures […]

CW Bureau · Aug 18, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech Ranks Among World’s Top Sustainable Services Companies

HCLTech has been named in TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026 list for the second consecutive year, emerging as the highest-ranked India-headquartered company among global professional services firms. The technology major also featured among the top five global professional services companies in the annual sustainability ranking, which is compiled by TIME in collaboration with Statista. […]

CW Bureau · Aug 5, 2026

GENERAL Lupin Enters TIME-Statista’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies List

Global pharmaceutical major Lupin Ltd. has made its debut on TIME and Statista’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026 list. It is ranked 318th among 750 companies selected from more than 5,000 of the world’s largest and most influential organisations. Only 16 Indian companies Lupin is among 16 Indian companies featured in this year’s global ranking. […]

CW Bureau · Jul 6, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Indian Overseas Bank Bets On Digital, RAM For Next Phase Of Growth

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) is entering a new phase of strategic growth anchored in financial stability, customer-centric transformation and operational efficiency, with a sharper focus on retail, agriculture and MSME (RAM) segments and technology-led delivery. The bank said rising adoption of mobile banking, UPI and internet banking is reshaping customer engagement, while fintech partnerships and […]

CW Bureau · Jun 11, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Persistent Systems Ranked 13th In Hurun India Impact 50-2026 List

Persistent Systems has been ranked 13th in the Perpetual Capital Hurun India Impact 50–2026, a list that recognises companies for their contribution to sustainability, social impact and responsible business practices. The recognition reflects the company’s efforts to integrate sustainability into its business strategy as it expands its digital engineering, enterprise modernisation and artificial intelligence-driven services. […]

CW Bureau · Jun 9, 2026

MANUFACTURING Hindustan Zinc, TERI To Build World’s Largest Green Cover In Industrial Area

Hindustan Zinc Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to develop a 250-hectare ecological restoration project at its Chanderiya Lead Zinc Smelter Complex in Rajasthan, a move the company says will create the world’s largest green cover area within industrial premises. The project, located in Chittorgarh district, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 6, 2026

MANUFACTURING JSW Steel Named Worldsteel Sustainability Champion For 8th Year

JSW Steel Ltd has been recognised as a Sustainability Champion by the World Steel Association (worldsteel) for the eighth consecutive year. Worldsteel’s Sustainability Champions Programme honours member organisations that demonstrate a robust and consistent commitment to sustainable development. Eligibility criteria and framework To qualify, companies must meet three core criteria. First, they must provide verifiable […]

CW Bureau · Apr 18, 2026