CSR & ESG News

11th May, 2026: For thousands of high-potential students from low-income families, the transition after Class 10 is often where education comes to a halt. This is not due to lack of talent, but lack of financial and academic support. What if we told you, your ticket to a brighter, bolder future is just one application away? This is your opportunity. Your moment. Your Future ka Golden Ticket. Say hello to the Kotak Junior Scholarship your “Future Ka Golden Ticket”, a CSR initiative of Kotak Mahindra Bank, implemented by Kotak Education Foundation (KEF). Designed to empower 1,000 high-achieving students from economically disadvantaged communities across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the programme focuses on supporting students at a critical academic juncture. The

April 29, 2026: Astrotalk Foundation, the non-profit arm of Astrotalk, has committed INR 20,00,000 towards scholarships aimed at supporting underprivileged students and recognising academically excelling individuals, as part of its ongoing efforts to drive education-led social upliftment. Through this initiative, approximately 200 students across Bengaluru have received financial assistance, helping them continue their education without the burden of economic constraints. The scholarships were distributed recently in collaboration with Nava Bengaluru Foundation at Sri Satya Sai Sadan, Koramangala, in the presence of actors Anil Shetty, Manushi Chhillar and other dignitaries, highlighting the importance of collective efforts in advancing social impact. Speaking about the initiative, Puneet Gupta, Founder and CEO of Astrotalk, said: “At Astrotalk Foundation, we believe that access to education

India, 24th April 2026 – ASUS India marks one year of its digital literacy initiative, implemented through VIDYA India (NGO), aimed at expanding access to technology and building future-ready skills among underserved communities. Since its inception, the program has reached close to 13,000 children and 650 youth across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa, while also engaging more than 1,100 women through targeted digital awareness interventions. In the past year, the initiative has demonstrated strong on-ground engagement, with average attendance levels exceeding 82% across centers and active participation from both students and local communities. The program currently operates across 19 active projects, supported by trained staff and facilitators to ensure consistent delivery and learning outcomes. Designed as a structured, curriculum-led initiative, the