Corporate social responsibility in India: towards a sane society?

Abstract

Purpose

Based on a survey, this paper seeks to confirm that Indian corporates are already working on the guideline of the Global Compact.

Design/methodology/approach

The approach is theoretical with ample scope for application.

Findings

It is found that there should be a realisation that the real CSR leadership is not just putting one's own house in order, but advocating the right conditions to reward responsible practice.

Research limitations/implications

A disadvantage is the paucity of literature for the survey.

Originality/value

The paper succeeds in confirming that Indian corporates are already working on the guideline of the Global Compact, because the Indian ethos and religious values teach these doctrines from a socio‐religious aspect.

Citation

Das Gupta, A. and Das Gupta, A. (2008), "Corporate social responsibility in India: towards a sane society?", Social Responsibility Journal, Vol. 4 No. 1/2, pp. 209-216. https://doi.org/10.1108/17471110810856965