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19 July 2026

Corporate India CSR spending trends

This data provides a clear, quantitative update on the performance and sectoral impact of the mandatory CSR framework under the Companies Act, which is a recurring theme in GS2 and GS3 regarding development, social sector funding, and inclusive growth.

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  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure in India rose by 17% year-on-year in FY25, reaching ₹40,794 crore.
  • Cumulative CSR investment by Corporate India over the last decade has reached ₹2.61 lakh crore.
  • A total of 72,233 CSR projects were implemented in FY25, marking a 21% increase from the previous year.
  • The average cost per CSR project stands at ₹56.47 lakh.
  • Key sectors for CSR investment include education, skill development, health, sanitation, and environmental conservation.
  • The top 10 companies contributed 17% of the total CSR expenditure, amounting to ₹7,123 crore.
  • Reliance Industries Ltd. was the highest CSR spender in FY25 (₹1,309 crore), followed by HDFC Bank Ltd. (₹1,039 crore).
  • Data is based on reports from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Trends in Indian Philanthropy and CSR, which has been running since 19 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Analyze the trends in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending in India and discuss how these investments contribute to achieving national socio-economic development goals. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. What was the total CSR expenditure by Corporate India in the financial year 2025 as per the recent report?

  2. Which company emerged as the highest CSR spender in India for the financial year 2025?

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