Business and Community

In this book, Pushpa Sundar’s approach is refreshingly different for several reasons, and so merits the serious attention of lay readers as well as of the corporate world and management community...it is well organised and written with simplicity, clarity and felicity with language...the historical section of the book is both interesting and thought provoking.... this is an excellent work which amply justifies the expectations. Sundar has collected and organised material logically and convincingly. -- ASCI Journal of Management, Vol 43, 1 September 2013
The book discusses the aspect in lucid language backed by in-depth research. The author brings the chronicle up to date with astute depiction of history of relationship between business and society...the appendices of the book are treasury for research where it provides sound reference on historical aspect and brief sketches of CSR by a few companies. -- Abhigyan, Vol 31, April-June 2013

[The book] chronicles succinctly the fascinating story of India’s business....A must-read for all managers, management students, faculty, and business and civil society leaders.

-- The Business Standard, 2 May 2013

By tracing the course of business engagement with the community over one hundred and fifty years, the book provides a unique historical perspective of corporate citizenship in India.

-- N R Narayana Murthy

It is well worth reading by all those who would shape the institutions business India needs for more inclusive growth driven by entrepreneurial energies. 

-- Arun Maira

Pushpa Sundar is well qualified to provide a holistic perspective on the various issues concerning CSR today, and has done so admirably in this book.

-- M V Subbiah

[The book] provides a unique historical perspective of corporate citizenship in India...an easy-to-read, jargon-free hardbound volume.... Deals extensively with CSR challenges...essentially a historical narrative written with an objective to enhance knowledge, understanding and appreciation of what business can contribute to society...a work of deep insight and sound scholarship...a sound understanding of CSR and its importance in doing business in the modern world.

-- Economic & Political Weekly

This book highlights the critical issues...lucid language packed with indepth research…. Brings new realms to discussion of CSR, a true novelty…the appendices of the book are treasury for research where it provides sound reference on historical aspect and brief sketches of CSR by a few companies.

-- Abhigyan

The book deals extensively with CSR challenges both generic and those from issues which have become sites of conflict…written with an objective to enhance knowledge, understanding and appreciation of what business can contribute to society. It is a work of deep insight and sound scholarship…anyone reading it would not just emerge empowered with a wealth of knowledge but a sound understanding of CSR 

-- Economic & Political Weekly, 1 November 2014