Having a stated human rights policy is no longer a matter of choice, but a business imperative for an increasing number of companies around the world. And in the Indian context, it’s just right that two of the country’s largest and respected companies—the Tata Group and Indian Oil—have made it to the list of 270 companies worldwide to have adopted a human rights policy statement, according to a report released…[by] high profile NGOs—Realising Rights and the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre…Recent problems like those in land acquisition have highlighted the need for businesses to look into human rights aspects.