CSR & ESG News

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

TERI’s CEO Forum Sets the Strategic Tone for Catalysing Corporate Leadership for Transformative and Sustainable Growth The World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 (WSDS 2026), organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), commemorates 25 years of sustained global dialogue and action that began in 2001 with the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit, a pioneering platform for the Global South that placed climate justice and equity at the centre of the international development agenda. The summit will convene global leaders, policymakers, industry pioneers, youth changemakers, and civil society representatives in New Delhi from February 25–27, 2026, marking the landmark Silver Jubilee Edition of the Summit. Over the past two and a half decades, WSDS has evolved into a leading platform on sustainable

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