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Updated on: May 2021
Infosys cuts carbon emissions by 46% in FY21, WFH played a significant role
Industry

Infosys cuts carbon emissions by 46% in FY21, WFH played a significant role

Infosys cuts carbon emissions by 46% in FY21, WFH played a significant role Bengaluru-based IT giant, Infosys has released its ESG Report 2020-21. Further to the launch of the Infosys ESG Vision and Goals 2030, the ESG report presents efforts made and progress achieved by the company in delivering on its commitments. In the report, […]

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Subros names Shradha Suri as Chairperson and MD
Appointments

Subros names Shradha Suri as Chairperson and MD

Subros names Shradha Suri as Chairperson and MD of the company The Board of Directors of Subros at the meeting held on May 26, 2021, appointed Shradha Suri as Chairperson and Managing Director of Subros Limited. Shradha Suri Marwah is an economics graduate from Delhi University with masters in international marketing & information technology from London, UK. She […]

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Uber to offer financial aid to COVID-positive drivers
Coronavirus

Uber to offer financial aid to COVID-positive drivers

Uber to pay a one-time payout of Rs. 6,800 to COVID-positive drivers Ride-hailing major Uber on Friday said its drivers testing positive for COVID-19 will receive a one-time payout of up to Rs 6,800 in partial earnings support for 14 days. Drivers furnishing a positive RT-PCR test from an accredited lab will receive a one-time […]

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Tata Digital acquires ownership in BigBasket
Merger & Acquisition

Tata Digital acquires ownership in BigBasket

Tata Digital acquires ownership in BigBasket Tata Digital Ltd, a 100% subsidiary of Tata Sons has acquired a majority stake in online grocery seller BigBasket. Commenting on the development, Hari Menon, Big Basket CEO & Co-Founder, said it is going to be business as usual at the company. “Everything is going to be the same and all the founders […]

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Mindtree Foundation launches ‘OxyBus’ to help COVID +Ve patients
Coronavirus

Mindtree Foundation launches ‘OxyBus’ to help COVID +Ve patients

Mindtree Foundation launches ‘OxyBus’ to provide healthcare support to Covid positive patients While the country continues to grapples with an exponential surge in COVID-19 infections, reports suggest that the concentration of the infection has moved to rural areas, which are underprepared & overwhelmed with the situation. In the recent past, numerous cases have been reported […]

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GE Foundation pledges Rs 4.5 crore for COVID relief aid
Coronavirus

GE Foundation pledges Rs 4.5 crore for COVID relief aid

GE Foundation pledges Rs 4.5 crore for COVID relief measures in India The GE Foundation has announced a USD 6,00,000 (nearly Rs 4.5 crore) to aid COVID-19 relief measures in India amid the second wave of deadly coronavirus spread. Out of total grants, USD 4,50,000 is being given to NGO United Way Bengaluru, which supports […]

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Capgemini India starts COVID vaccination drive for employees, families
Coronavirus

Capgemini India starts COVID vaccination drive for employees, families

Capgemini India starts COVID vaccination drive for employees, families IT major, Capgemini starts an on-premises vaccination drive for its 1,25,000 employees and their families in India in association with health and security partner International SOS. Under the Capgemini L.I.F.E (Leading Inoculations for Employees and Families) program, the company is also tying up with several hospitals […]

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Mondelez Acquires European Snacking Company, Chipita S.A.
Merger & Acquisition

Mondelez Acquires European Snacking Company, Chipita S.A.

Mondelez Acquires European Snacking Company, Chipita S.A. for $2 Billion Mondelez International Inc., the packaged-food giant known for Oreo cookies and Ritz Crackers has announced the acquisition of Chipita S.A., a fast-growing key player in the Central and Eastern European croissants and baked snacks market. Established 4 decades in Greece, Chipita had about $580 million […]

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JK Organisation rolls out financial aid to COVID affected employees, family members
Coronavirus

JK Organisation rolls out financial aid to COVID affected employees, family members

JK Organisation rolls out financial aid to COVID affected employees, family members JK Organisation, an Indian industrial conglomerate has announced the financial support through the continuance of salary, covering education for children and medical insurance for the family of the deceased employees due to COVID-19. JK organisation comprising of companies such as JK Tyre, JK […]

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HDFC Bank pledges Rs 100 crore towards COVID relief
Coronavirus

HDFC Bank pledges Rs 100 crore towards COVID relief

HDFC Bank pledges Rs 100 crore towards COVID relief HDFC Bank has announced that it has committed Rs 100 crore for setting up medical infrastructure for COVID-19 relief in 2021-22. The bank is planning to set up 20 oxygen plants in hospitals besides three 100-bed COVID care facilities as part of the plan. Rs 100 […]

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