<h1>Draft National Guidelines on Business Responsibility Released; Public Comments on Chapters 2 & 5 Open Until August 10, 2018.</h1> The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released the draft National Guidelines on Social, Environmental, and Economic Responsibilities of Business, updating the 2011 National Voluntary Guidelines. These guidelines aim to provide a framework for responsible business practices, reflecting changes like the Companies Act, 2013, and global business shifts. The Security and Exchanges Board of India requires top companies to submit Business Responsibility Reports. Public comments are invited, particularly on Chapters 2 and 5, until August 10, 2018. Feedback will be reviewed for finalizing the guidelines. Responses must be submitted using the specified NG Response form.