New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Sustainability is no longer viewed as a compliance exercise by India Inc. Instead, companies are increasingly embedding it into core business strategy, with top executives saying it is becoming critical for growth, risk management and long-term competitiveness.

Speaking at the fifth edition of the Mint Sustainability Summit 2026, chief sustainability officers (CSOs) from some of India's largest business groups-including Aditya Birla Group, Tata Sons, Mahindra Group, JK Organisation, Piramal Pharma and Eternal-said sustainability today is as much about business opportunity and resilience as it is about environmental responsibility.

It is not just about meeting compliance requirements. It's about business risk, busine...