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April 8, 2022

BANKS AS SHARED CUSTODIANS OF GARMENT SECTOR WORKERS’ RIGHTS IN INDIA

A blog by Sreyan Chatterjee and Srishty Anand INTRODUCTION In a modern economy, the financial sector forms the grease that keeps the wheels of the economy spinning. Capital moves in the economy in two roles:…

April 8, 2022

MAPPING GARMENT INDUSTRY FUNDING IN INDIA – AN ANALYSIS OF THE ESG REPORTING OF BANKS

This report seeks to establish the groundwork for a long-term empirical study of the funding patterns of the garment export industry in India. As an entry point, this report sets the context by delving into…

March 3, 2021

ENSURING CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES: ROLE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

In its draft report for the Business Responsibility and Sustainability format, 2020 (BRSR), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) states that, ‘the philosophy of responsible business is based on the principle of business…

September 28, 2020

RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SEBI’S NEW FORMAT OF THE BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

The Stock Exchange Board of India (SEBI) floated the new format of the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting on 18th August. The regulator body has sought comments and feedback from stakeholders by 18th September 2020.…

July 21, 2020

BANKS’ POLICY ASSESSMENT REPORT

This assessment can serve as a baseline that enables the Indian banking sector to prepare itself for facing and addressing challenges of sustainability. It also provides an opportunity for Indian banks to assume the leader’s…

June 23, 20200

COULD FINANCIAL SECTOR VIGILANCE HAVE AVOIDED VIZAG GAS LEAK?

October 4, 2019

BANKING ON INDIA’S COAL CONUNDRUM

In the past, state and multilateral development banks made significant investments needed in the power sector. Owing to risks involved in financing conventional power projects and increasing pressure on the impact of coal and thermal…

October 4, 20190

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