Several Indian companies might have to set aside 2% of theiraverage net profits during the preceding three years to meet corporate socialresponsibility (CSR) spending requirements as the ministry of corporate affairshas agreed to the suggestion. (BS)

Petrol and diesel prices across the country will increase by9-13 paise a litre with effect from Tuesday midnight, after the governmentdecided to increase the commission to petrol pump dealers. (BS)

Telecom operators in the country added 17 millionsubscribers in July this year, taking the total number of mobile users in thecountry to 652.4 million. (ET)

The country’s tea exports fell by nearly 20% to Rs2.1bn inJuly. (ET)

The government on Tuesday exuded confidence that the newcompany law will be enacted by the end of this fiscal. (ET)