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India’s CSR spending has surged to ₹22,212 crore, reflecting stronger compliance and ESG alignment. However, gaps in regional distribution and lack of impact measurement mean the real social outcomes remain unclear. The Number and What It Misses NSE-listed companies poured Rs 22,212 crore into CSR in FY2024-25. That’s a 23% jump from last year’s Rs…
India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mandate under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, has significantly influenced the role of private corporations in national development. However, CSR performance has traditionally been assessed in terms of total spending, which fails to capture the strategic distribution of investments across sectors and geographies. This analysis develops a data-driven…
