India CSR spending rises 17% to ₹40,794 cr in FY25
India's top companies are putting more money into social good than ever: CSR spending jumped 17% in FY25, reaching ₹40,794 crore.
Over the last decade, these contributions have added up to over ₹2.61 lakh crore, showing a steady push from businesses to give back.
India rolls out 72,233 CSR projects
In FY25, 72,233 CSR projects were implemented nationwide, a 21% increase from the previous year (FY24), with most efforts focused on education, health, skill-building, sanitation, and the environment.
Reliance Industries led the pack with ₹1,309 crore spent on CSR; HDFC Bank and TCS followed closely behind.
Gujarat stood out too, with a massive 68% rise in CSR investments, way above the national average.
According to Fulcrum's co-CEO Arun Mathai Marette, overall CSR funding has grown by more than 300% in 10 years, outpacing even India's GDP growth and highlighting how seriously companies are taking their social responsibilities.