CSR & ESG News

3 March 2026 – Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young minds across India with education, skill-oriented training, and career opportunities, has been listed on the National Stock Exchange of India’s Social Stock Exchange (SSE). This milestone represents an important step in expanding FUEL’s mission of youth development through transparent and impact-aligned funding. The SSE listing will enable FUEL to scale its work across government schools and rural communities, empowering students and women through STEM education, future-ready skills such as AI and data science, soft skills, entrepreneurship development, and workforce integration initiatives. FUEL’s entry into the Social Stock Exchange marks a significant achievement in its mission to bridge the gap between education and employability,

March 16, 2026 – MSD (known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA in the United States and Canada (NYSE: MRK)) in India today announced the awarding of scholarships to 50 students under its corporate social responsibility initiative ‘Scholarship for Daughters’ program, a merit-based initiative aimed at supporting young women from underserved communities to pursue a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree at select accredited pharmacy colleges across India. Following a competitive selection process, which included aptitude assessments and personal interviews, a cohort of 50 eligible young scholars have been selected for the program this year. Building on its inaugural year, MSD India, in partnership with Smile Foundation launched the second year of the program to empower young girls to pursue

March 09, 2026: Tata Power celebrates the inspiring journeys of women whose lives have been transformed through Anokha Dhaaga, the company’s livelihood initiative focused on empowering women from underserved communities. What began as a small stitching centre in Maval, Maharashtra, has grown into a vibrant network of women collectives that support one another in building sustainable incomes and stronger community leadership.  In Mumbai, Anokha Dhaaga connects a network of home-based makers and artisans who contribute to production while managing their household responsibilities. The initiative provides skill development and materials for production, enabling women to work flexibly from their homes while remaining connected to a supportive ecosystem for learning and income generation.  Beyond traditional stitching, the initiative has expanded into diverse

March 07, 2026: Muthoot Finance Ltd. today inaugurated the M.G. George Muthoot Memorial Hall at Fort Kochi, developed in fond memory of the company’s Former Chairman Late Shri M.G. George Muthoot. Built with an earmarked amount of ₹27 lakh, the 3,400 sq. ft. fully air-conditioned facility will serve as a modern venue for community gatherings and social events in the Fort Kochi area. The hall was inaugurated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and unveiling of the commemorative stone by Hon’ble Justice Jacob Benjamin Koshy (Retd.), Former Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, and Shri. George M George, Deputy Managing Director, Muthoot Finance Ltd. The plaque naming the hall was also unveiled by Shri. George M. George, Deputy Managing Director, Muthoot

06th March 2026: ENTOD Pharmaceuticals is observing National Hearing Week from March 03 to 08, 2026, in collaboration with the Matanand Welfare Foundation. Now in its second edition, the campaign continues with the theme “Hear Their World: Early Detection, Early Action,” aiming to raise awareness about hearing health in children, encourage early diagnosis of hearing issues, and promote preventive care through the #HarBacchaSunega initiative. This year’s campaign aims to reach over 5 crore people across India through a combination of medical outreach and large-scale awareness initiatives. Hearing disability remains a major public health concern in India. Nearly 4 in 1,000 newborns are affected by severe hearing loss, which can impact speech and learning if not detected early. According to the

New Delhi / Varanasi | 7th March 2026: On the eve of International Women’s Day, M3M Foundation reiterated its commitment to the social and economic empowerment of women across the country, stating that the true strength of India’s development lies in its women. Empowering women through education, skill development, entrepreneurship, and livelihood opportunities forms the foundation of sustainable social transformation. Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson and Trustee of M3M Foundation, was speaking during the launch of the “Weaving Change – Weaving of Heritage” campaign in Kashi (Varanasi), the parliamentary constituency of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Although the campaign has been launched from Varanasi, its objective is to connect 40,000 women across the country with skills, entrepreneurship, and sustainable rural

March 05, 2026: Muthoot Finance Ltd., India’s largest gold loan NBFC, today conducted the felicitation ceremony of the 9th edition of Muthoot M George Higher Education Scholarships, a professional scholarship program aimed at supporting meritorious students pursuing higher education in professional courses. At an event held at the Muthoot Finance Corporate Office in Mumbai, the company also distributed hearing aids to 27 hearing-impaired children under its ‘Soundscape Project’ in association with the IAS Officers’ Wives Association (IASOWA). Under the Muthoot M George Higher Education Scholarships, 210 scholarships were awarded to meritorious students across India who have secured admission to B.Tech, MBBS, and B.Sc Nursing programmes for the current academic year. Of these, 27 students from the Mumbai chapter were felicitated

20 th February, 2026: The BC Jindal Foundation, the social arm of India’s leading business conglomerate, the BC Jindal Group, is empowering youth and women in Howrah by imparting high-demand skill training, boosting their employability, and building sustainable livelihoods. As part of this initiative, the foundation is committed to improving participants' socio-economic conditions through assured placement opportunities. The BC Jindal Group, led by Shyam Sunder Jindal, Promoter BC Jindal Group, through its foundation’s initiative “BC Jindal Skill Centre, Belur, Howrah”, aims to train 1,000+ candidates from marginalized and deprived communities annually across nine vocational trades of 5 sectors (Healthcare, Hospitality, Apparel, IT, and Industrial Tech) that include Industrial Electrician, Multi Skill Technician, Sewing Machine Operator, Domestic Data Entry Operator, Child

25 th Feb – Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited continues to advance its commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable community development through a series of impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives conducted in and around its Koppal plant. The company has implemented programs that focus on women empowerment, accessible healthcare and the holistic development of children, positively impacting numerous families across nearby villages. As part of its women empowerment initiatives, Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited organized structured awareness and skill development programs aimed at fostering self-reliance and confidence among women. Workshops such as flower-making using corn husks encouraged creativity while equipping participants with livelihood-oriented skills rooted in sustainable practices. These initiatives, supported by local Gram Panchayat participation, have helped women

Feb 24, 2026: PB Wheels, a brand of the PB Fintech Group, has announced the launch of ‘Safe Drive Home’, a complementary driver service aimed at discouraging drunk driving and enhancing road safety, with Delhi NCR as the first phase of rollout. This customer-centric service is available exclusively to its customers. The initiative reflects the company’s growing focus on protection-led solutions that address real-world risks faced by Indian motorists. Drunk driving continues to be a major contributor to road accidents in India. In 2022, over 10,000 road accidents nationwide were attributed to driving under the influence of alcohol. In Delhi, drunk driving violations have surged sharply. Authorities recorded more than 22,700 drunk driving cases in 2024, up around 40 percent