This research paper analyzes the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in promoting happiness and reducing workplace stress and burnout in Indian companies. The rationale behind selecting this topic is that human resources plays a significant role in every business, and effective management helps enhance the chances of the firm's success. However, in the contemporary highly competitive market, the demand from human resources is increasing, which is further creating the issue of long working hours, work-life imbalance, burden on meeting targets, etc., which creates the issue of stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, etc. which not only adversely impact their performance but also creates the issue of employee turnover and absenteeism. Hence, it has become essential for contemporary businesses to be concerned about taking CSR initiatives to enhance their sense of purpose, sense of belongingness and job satisfaction. For this research, Indian companies are selected for study purpose and their measures to reduce workplace stress and burnout are critically discussed. A secondary data collection method is used to conduct this research. Under this, Case Study Methodology is selected, which has supported the study of the measures taken by various Indian companies, namely Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Mahindra& Mahindra, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Infosys in promoting happiness to reduce workplace stress and burnout while improving their organizational productivity and performance. The study examines the positive impacts of CSR on employee well-being, particularly in promoting happiness, reducing stress, and preventing burnout. The research design's comprehensive approach and selected sample size enhance the study's reliability, clearly assessing CSR’s role in workplace wellness. The key findings of this study have supported the analysis that promoting happiness within the organization helps create a positive workplace environment, which further supports encouraging employees to showcase a positive attitude towards their job responsibility, team members and organizational success.

Organizations face a wide range of crises in the unstable business climate of today, from public relations scandals to natural calamities. Despite these difficulties, companies can use “corporate social responsibility (CSR)” as a strategy to manage and lessen the effects of crises. Thus, the study examined the strategic role of CSR in crisis management and mitigation. The primary data was acquired through a structured questionnaire from 200 respondents (executives). Respondents were selected by utilizing a purposive sampling technique and Excel and SPSS 26 were utilized for data analysis. Statistical tools such as paired sample regression and correlation were used. The results demonstrated that CSR engagement and long-term organizational sustainability following crisis events have a substantial correlation. Moreover, it has been found that CSR initiatives positively influence crisis management and mitigation strategies in organizations, and Community support significantly enhances CSR-driven crisis management strategies. Finally, it has been concluded that by integrating CSR strategies with crisis management tactics, businesses may show their dedication to moral behavior, social responsibility, and sustainability, which eventually helps organizations mitigate and manage crises more successfully. The study could motivate organizations, policymakers, and management to include CSR in their business practices and company culture to promote flexibility and resilience, which can assist them in dealing with crises more skillfully.

Supply chains in the infrastructure sector are becoming increasingly recognized as a critical element of supply chain optimization to improve operational efficiency, reduce cost, and promote sustainability. The study investigates the effect of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, and blockchain on supply chain performance metrics. The results show that technology adoption is positively related to key performance indicators, including cost reduction and lead time efficiency. The use of these technologies in organizations led to tremendous operational benefits, proving that digital transformation is crucial for companies in the infrastructure market to lead the competition. While technology adoption presents many advantages, there are many barriers to full implementation. Substantial challenges were high initial costs, shortage of skilled personnel, and data security concerns during which complexities arose during integrating new systems. To address these barriers it takes comprehensive strategies such as workforce development towards new technologies and well-defined cybersecurity measures to ensure smooth transitions to these advanced technological frameworks. It was identified that the integration of sustainability practices into supply chain management was an important part of the operational strategy. Infrastructure firms that implemented green logistics practices and AI-driven routing experienced significant reductions in carbon emissions, waste, and fuel consumption. It highlights the need to combine technological developments with sustainability actions to achieve long-term environmental benefits as well as operational efficiency. The study highlights the need to adopt technology and sustainability in the infrastructure supply chain. If organizations can overcome implementation barriers and nurture an innovation culture, they can significantly enhance their operational performance and at the same time do more to make supply chain management a more sustainable and resilient future.

Environmental policy affects economic growth, incentives, and the structural composition of economies, functioning not merely as a regulatory instrument but as a transformative macroeconomic force. By generating price, risk, and behavioral signals, environmental policies influence firms, households, and financial markets through multiple transmission channels, including productivity, innovation, capital allocation, and social distribution. While transition costs may temporarily reduce output in carbon-intensive sectors, long-term productivity gains can emerge through improved energy efficiency, process innovation, and shifts toward higher-value activities. Stringent environmental regulations often stimulate research and development in low-carbon, energy-efficient, and circular-economy technologies, thereby mitigating abatement costs and supporting sustainable growth. Financial markets respond through changes in asset valuation, credit availability, risk premia, and portfolio composition as sustainability standards and disclosure mandates reshape investor expectations.

The advent of artificial intelligence has opened many opportunities across industries. However, there are chances of job displacement that have occurred as a part of this modification. As a remedy to the changing landscape of digital workforce generation, appropriate strategies be designed as a part of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives which can lead to harnessing the role of technology in human development. The chapter dives further into the ways in which the two aspects can be integrated and provides a method through which CSR activities can lead to navigating AI powered workforce shifts and its social implications. This study looks into the previous literature dealing with the use of CSR strategies for reskilling of individuals. The challenges and ways of overcoming them have been discussed here for future outlook.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a unified tax system and was introduced in Rajasthan on July 1, 2017 to replace multiple indirect taxes (VAT, service tax, excise duty). Implementation of GST in Rajasthan has significantly impacted small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as it has given both positive as well as negative impact from an accounting perspective. It has simplified the tax structure through creating unified system while replacing it with multiple indirect taxes. It has assisted to improve transparency while reducing the tax burden through input tax credit (ITC). On the other hand, GST has increased the compliance burden and has created the need from the SMEs to maintain detailed records and file regular returns. It has enhanced the necessity of digital accounting tools or professional assistance. Hence, although GST promotes standardization and transparency in financial records however, it is also increasing the compliance costs and complexity which is creating challenge for the SMEs. This research paper is focused towards critically analyzing the selected topic while going through different literature related to the selected topic and through collecting primary data through survey questionnaire method. For this purpose, probability sampling method is used and 100 employees from small businesses of Rajasthan will be selected for developing better understanding about the impact of GST implementation on SMEs in Rajasthan especially from accounting perspective. The research finding sheds light on the challenges as well as on the long-term advantages of GST (improved financial record-keeping, reduction in tax liabilities, etc.) and also offers the strategies that can help SMEs in manage GST compliance effectively (adoption of accounting software, training and awareness, engagement with professionals, etc.). Hence, this research paper can help the SMEs of Rajasthan to manage the GST compliance in a better way