Integra Software Services has launched COVID relief measure for its employees and their families. The India-based organization said that it is committed to implementing a comprehensive action plan through its COVID task force that supports employees and their dependants in these difficult times. The company said in a statement, “As soon as the early signs…
LimeRoad, an independent fashion platform, has announced a slew of relief measures for employees affected with COVID during India’s second wave of infections that peaked in April this year. “LimeRoad employees can now avail two additional weeks of holidays/leaves for COVID over and above their regular annual leaves. The organization will provide financial assistance to…
Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the philanthropic arm of Hyundai Motor India, in continuation to its on-going COVID-19 relief programs, announced a series of initiatives to offer infrastructural assistance to most affected states of Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. Commenting on the relief measures, S S Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India…
In keeping with its commitment towards the COVID-19 relief efforts, Hero MotoCorp Ltd, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has rapidly expanded its initiatives across the country. Under the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform “Hero WeCare”, Hero MotoCorp has partnered with the Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Kankhal (RMSK) at Haridwar in Uttarakhand for…
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a research-led, integrated global pharmaceutical company, announced the launch of antiviral drug Favipiravir (brand name FabiFlu) for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 patients. Glenmark has received manufacturing and marketing approval from India’s drug regulator, making FabiFlu the first oral Favipiravir-approved medication in India for the treatment of COVID-19, the company said.…
Coca-Cola India announced that it has partnered with United Way Mumbai to augment healthcare initiatives in 48 public hospitals across eight states in the country. The partnership has also committed to serve 65000+ public service personnel such as sanitation workers, police staff and community health workers across the nation. This initiative is a part of…
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors has approved a loan of $500 million to support India’s efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 by strengthening the preparedness of the country’s national health system. The project is funded by AIIB’s COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility created to adapt to…
Laws related to industrial disputes, occupational safety, health and working conditions of workers, laws related to trade unions, contract and migrant workers may stay suspended for 3 years.Uttar Pradesh government has approved an ordinance that exempts businesses from from almost all labour laws. The overall economy has been badly hit considering the Covid-19 pandemic, and…
Asian Paints, India’s leading paint company has announced its foray into the hand sanitizer category with the launch of the Viroprotek range of Hand and Surface Sanitizers. “Asian Paints has entered into this category to support the Government in its various measures towards COVID-19 relief and address the huge need of hand and surface sanitization…
Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, recently announced that is introducing its Vertical Relief Plan (VRP) comprised of programs and tools to assist businesses and organizations in need across three verticals severely impacted by the crisis: Education, Non-Profit & Government, and Retail. “We are so grateful to all the workers who are helping us weather…
In an effort to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and support frontline workers, Mary Kay Inc. announced that it has contributed nearly $10 million in monetary donations, product donations, and distribution support in the countries where it operates and communities in critical need around the world. “The wide-ranging impact of this pandemic…
As the need to step up relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Coca-Cola India has committed an initial support of Rs 100 crores towards helping the healthcare system and communities to combat the crisis and contain the spread of the pandemic. “The relief programs initiated by Coca-Cola in India aims at benefitting and positively…
Indus Towers, India’s independently managed company offering passive telecom infrastructure to all telecom operators, announced that it has contributed Rs 35 crore to the PM Cares Fund in order to support the country’s fight against COVID-19. “Indus Towers’ teams on the frontline are playing a crucial role in enabling essential services of keeping India and…
The coronavirus pandemic and the concern related to the extent of damage it can cause had brought in a good degree of participation form major corporations, philanthropists, and business leaders to support the fight against the pandemic. Cipla Limited has announced an Rs 25 crore fund to support the Indian Government’s efforts to effectively combat…
Jaguar Land Rover, a subsidiary of Tata Motors has announced a sharp decline in its retail sales in the fiscal 2019/20 by 12.1% in comparison to fiscal 2018/19, primarily as a result of the coronavirus pandemic that has significantly impacted sales in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. “The total retail sales for the…