Paari School of Business at SRM University-AP is hosting a research seminar titled “CSR By Law: Shareholder Wealth Effects Of India’s Mandatory CSR Mandate” under the Fostering Research by Emerging Scholars on the Horizon (FRESH) series. The session will feature Dr Atul Ghorpade, Assistant Professor (Economics) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru, as the guest speaker.
The seminar examines empirical evidence on how India’s 2013 mandatory corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending regulation affects stock returns and firm valuation. Utilizing data from over 2,000 listed Indian firms, the talk will explore how markets price legal compliance versus voluntary ESG behavior, delivering key insights for boards, investors, and regulatory bodies.
Key Details
- Date: November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Time: 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
- Venue: Level 5, Tiered Classroom, Homi J Bhabha Block
- Topic: CSR By Law: Shareholder Wealth Effects Of India’s Mandatory CSR Mandate
- Speaker: Dr Atul Ghorpade (Assistant Professor of Economics, MAHE Bengaluru)