Archive · 29 Jul 2025
India Inc. Boosts CSR Spending: Education and Healthcare Lead
Big companies in India are giving more money to help people and the environment.
Between 2022 and 2024, they spent 29% more on these projects.
They spent about Rs 12,897 crore in total, focusing on things like education and healthcare.
Some companies are also helping areas that need more support.
They are also following goals set by the United Nations, like improving education and health.
While they're doing better, there's still room to support more causes and places.
India Inc. increased its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending by 29% between FY2022 and FY2024.
Companies spent a collective Rs 12,897 crore on CSR initiatives, with an average of Rs 129 crore.
Education and healthcare were the top focus areas for CSR, with alignment to UN SDGs.
Maharashtra and Gujarat received the highest CSR allocations, while Odisha saw an 85% growth in CSR spending.
CSR spending in aspirational districts surged by 115% from FY2021 to FY2023.
- Who
- India Inc.
- What
- India Inc.'s CSR spending increased.
- When
- Between FY2022 and FY2024.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To contribute to India’s broader climate and social goals.
- CSR Spending Increase
- 29% (FY2022-FY2024)
- Total CSR Spending (Sample Set)
- Rs 12,897 crore (till March 2024)
- Average CSR Spend Per Company
- Rs 129 crore
- Top Focus Areas
- Education, Healthcare
- Growth in Aspirational Districts
- 115% (FY2021-FY2023)