Sustainable Development

The India business contributes to the global sustainability goals through leadership in water stewardship, regenerative agriculture and circular packaging NEW DELHI, 17 September 2026: PepsiCo released its 2025 ESG Performance Update, highlighting measurable progress against its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) ambition and demonstrating how sustainability is increasingly embedded in the way the company operates and grows. Globally, PepsiCo has expanded regenerative, restorative and protective farming practices to 4.7 million acres across more than 60 countries, achieved 100% water replenishment at company-owned facilities in highwater-risk areas and reduced virgin plastic use in primary packaging by 6%. In India, PepsiCo continues to make strong progress across these priorities. “We’re excited by the momentum we’re building as pep+ continues to transform our business end

Kochi, [20 July]: Muthoot Finance, India’s largest gold loan NBFC, has announced a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) outlay of ₹174.03 crore for FY27, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive growth, sustainable development, and long-term community welfare across India. During FY26, Muthoot Finance spent ₹106.42 crore on CSR initiatives, positively impacting approximately 33.7 lakh beneficiaries through programmes spanning healthcare, education, housing, livelihood support, social innovation, community development, and sports promotion. Recognising education as a catalyst for social transformation, Muthoot Finance continued to invest in initiatives that expand access to quality learning, strengthening its commitment to education through programmes such as the Muthoot M. George Excellence Awards, Muthoot M. George Higher Education Scholarships, and Muthoot Shiksha Jyothi. Collectively, these programmes supported nearly 11,900 students, including first-generation learners and students from

Mumbai, 15th July 2026: Addressing the irrigation challenge in twenty-three villages in Farakka town, Murshidabad, West Bengal, Ambuja Foundation supported 5700 farmers in building River Lift Irrigation systems, adopting multi-cropping practices and doubling their incomes.  Following an extensive survey conducted by agricultural experts, Ambuja Foundation decided to construct River Lift Irrigation (RLI) systems as a sustainable solution to solve irrigation problem in the area. The foundation along with partners established twenty-five River Lift Irrigation systems across twenty three villages, covering nearly 747 hectares of farmland and directly benefiting over 5,700 farmers. The initiative has transformed the lives of rural communities by supporting the villagers with assured irrigation system and year-round cultivation. Designed to lift river water to higher elevations and

Partner organisations discussed AI, organisational capability and collaboration to strengthen long-term community impact Flipkart Foundation shared ecosystem capabilities and best practices to help partners scale programmes and improve outcomes Since 2022, the Foundation has reached over 4 million underserved individuals across 17 states through 35 projects with 21 partners Bengaluru – June 30, 2026: Flipkart Foundation convened its third annual Partners’ Meet, bringing together representatives from 10 partner organisations working across skilling, entrepreneurship, education, digital inclusion, environmental sustainability, community resilience and social welfare. Across two days, partner organisations came together to exchange on-ground learnings, build on what is working, and engage in dialogue on scaling sustainable impact for underserved communities and strengthening systems that enable long-term social change. Since its

Former Chief Justice of India Dr Justice D.Y. Chandrachud presented the Chakra of Change Award to Ravi Bhatnagar, recognising his leadership in advancing purpose-led partnerships across health, education, sanitation and community development. Mumbai, June 27, 2026: Ravi Bhatnagar, Director – Corporate Communications & Corporate Affairs (South Asia, MENARP & Africa), Reckitt, was honoured with the Chakra of Change Award by former Chief Justice of India Dr Justice D.Y. Chandrachud at a special event organised by Yuva Unstoppable. The Chakra of Change award honors leaders dedicated to social impact, community welfare, and corporate responsibility. It is presented in collaboration with Yuva Unstoppable, a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to empowering underprivileged youth and transforming public schools. The award was presented to Mr.

-Vidyut Dhaara embodies the Company’s commitment to creating meaningful social impact deeply embedded into its business purpose of providing sustainable, affordable, and innovative energy solutions. -Created in collaboration with Swarathma and Music Boutique, the film is a sparkling musical mosaic of inclusion, opportunity, livelihoods epitomising the endless possibilities unlocked by flowing energy. Mumbai, 19th June 2026: Where does the energy we generate truly flow? For most people, the journey of energy ends when a light turns on, a machine starts running, or a home is powered. For Tata Power, that journey continues much further. It continues into classrooms where young minds discover new possibilities. Into livelihoods that help families build a better future. Into communities that become more inclusive, resilient, and empowered.