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Handloom Hackathon 2026 Launched to Drive Innovation, Sustainability and Technology Solutions for India's Handloom Sector
The Hackathon has been designed to encourage innovative solutions across a broad range of thematic areas, including product and design innovation, sustainability and circularity, digital technologies, market access, branding, supply chain efficiency, productivity enhancement, business development and social impact. The initiative seeks to foster closer collaboration between the handloom ecosystem and Indias innovation and startup ecosystem, while encouraging interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Suzuki Motor arm Next Bharat Ventures launches ₹2,000 crore second impact fund to back rural entrepreneurs
Next Bharat Venture’s second fund will focus on agriculture, financial inclusion, healthcare, and AI for social good among others.
India Has Put CSR on Dalal Street. Can Markets Understand Social Impact? - TheWire.in
India Has Put CSR on Dalal Street. Can Markets Understand Social Impact?TheWire.in
NSE to route 10% of CSR spending through Social Stock Exchange after regulatory green light
NSE will channel 10% of its annual CSR corpus through the Social Stock Exchange, becoming an early institutional adopter of the platform. The move follows regulatory changes permitting CSR spending via SSE-listed instruments and aims to boost transparency, accountability and funding for social impact projects.
NSE Social Stock Exchange gets CSR boost as MCA clears corporate funding route. Check details
India's Social Stock Exchange receives a significant boost. Companies can now channel a portion of their Corporate Social Responsibility spending through this platform. This move aims to broaden funding for non-profit organizations. It also enhances transparency and accountability within the social impact sector. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended rules to facilitate this change.
Equippp Social Impact Technologies consolidated net profit declines 38.22% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 116.64% to Rs 12.37 crore
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in India
The diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside traditional metrics. Companies are adopting solar power, water recycling, and community development programs, exemplified by Shree Ramkrishna Exports achieving carbon-negative status. These initiatives are enhancing traceability, environmental standards, and social impact across the sector.
Sebi cuts minimum investment to ₹1,000 for social impact funds to broaden retail participation
This would align the minimum application size requirement for subscribing to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments under Sebi’s ICDR (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018.
Infosys names Grand Slam Champion Carlos Alcaraz as global brand ambassador
Infosys signs multi year deal with tennis star Carlos Alcaraz as global brand ambassador, to co develop AI match analytics, performance app and social impact tech projects.
4 lessons on trading impact from India’s Social Stock Exchange - The World Economic Forum
4 lessons on trading impact from India’s Social Stock ExchangeThe World Economic Forum
India needs $750 million in flexible funding to build 100 ‘non-profit Unicorns’ in 5 years: Report
A new report reveals India requires $750 million in flexible funding over five years to create 100 'non-profit unicorns' that could significantly impact social development goals. The findings highlight funding constraints and regulatory challenges that hinder the growth of impactful non-profits.
Sebi’s lower social-impact entry bar raises retail mis-selling concerns - Mint
Sebi’s lower social-impact entry bar raises retail mis-selling concernsMint