India’s Top 500 Companies 2022

INDIA’S TOP 500 COMPANIES 2022 20 TOP 500 - OVERVIEW India’s Top 500 Companies: A Glimpse into the 2022 Publication Since 1997, Dun & Bradstreet, through its premier publication, “India’s Top 500 Companies” , has been tracking the performance of the leading companies of India Inc. and their critical role in transforming the Indian economy. The publication, now in its 22 nd edition, serves as a compendium and a guiding handbook of the leading Indian companies. It has earned the reputation of one of the most credible and amongst the longest running reputed publications in India. The outbreak of COVID-19 has acted as a wake-up call for corporates to prioritize a more sustainable and responsible approach to investments and operations. In fact, the COVID-19 crisis has revealed that the companies that have invested in Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) programmes weathered the pandemic-led disruption and uncertainty much better than others. In the post-COVIDworld, the advantage of tying-up business strategy with an ESG plan would go beyond creating a good public relations story. A robust ESG programme can open up access to capital, spur innovation to navigate a ‘new normal’, build a stronger corporate brand and reduce long-term risks. The strong ESG programme thus has the potential to drive long-term value while building resiliency and support sustainability and responsible growth. In this sense, we have chosen the theme “ESG: The only way for sustainable and responsible growth”. Significance of Top 500 Companies: Contribution to India’s GDP The Top 500 Companies have emerged as the driving force for the Indian economy. They have consistently growing faster than the Indian economy growth rate. Over the last 2 decades, these companies have weathered major disruptions, stood strong, and offered a great degree of resilience. Moreover, Top 500 Companies have not just contributed to economic and commercial progress but have also driven the social development of the country. In this sense, Top 500 Companies have emerged as the powerhouse of the Indian economy. Dun & Bradstreet