On 16th July, 2021, Dun & Bradstreet, in association with CtrlS and Cloud4C, hosted a grand virtual conference titled India's Top 500 Companies 2021 amid much fanfare. The event, with the central theme 'Laying the Foundations for an ESG-Ready Corporate India' featured keynote addresses by several eminent dignitaries and the presentation of Corporate Awards 2021. The event also featured the digital launch of the publication India's Top 500 Companies 2021. The event was graced by Guest of Honour Dr. Bibek Debroy, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) and Special Guest Dr Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Chief Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Mr. Richard Morgan, Regional Managing Director - West and Central Asia, Maersk and Ms. Rakhi Kumar, Senior Vice President - Sustainability Solutions, Liberty Mutual Insurance were the Guest Speakers at this event.

For more than two decades, Dun & Bradstreet has been compiling the list of India’s Top 500 Companies, which represent the leaders among Corporate India, and the driving force of the Indian economy. Over the years, the publication has built a reputation of being among the most credible and comprehensive compendiums and the most definitive ranking of India’s largest corporates.

The publication, India’s Top 500 Companies 2021 is an endeavour to recognize corporate India's leading companies from various sectors. It profiles the leading listed players of corporate India - private sector as well as public sector enterprises - that are leaders in their respective sectors. The publication lists, profiles and ranks the Top 500 Companies in India, across nearly 60 sectors, on the basis of their total income, net profit, net worth and other relevant financial parameters.

The publication features:

• Listings, profiles and rankings of the Top 500 Companies on the basis of their total income, net profit and net worth.
• A special listing titled ‘India’s Leading 100 ESG Performers’.
• Another special listing titled 'India's Premier 150 Unlisted Companies'.
• An overviews section providing useful insights.
• A thematic section featuring writeups on the significance of ESG.
• Interviews & case studies of Top 500 Companies.
• Success stories, case studies and interviews of Top 500 Companies, showcasing their contribution/role in terms of ESG