CSR News

28th October 2025: In a major step towards ensuring access to safe and clean drinking water for frontline personnel, WAE Foundation, the social responsibility arm of WAE Limited, has successfully installed Water Stations at 28 police stations across Noida. This initiative, undertaken in collaboration with the Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Department, aims to provide a sustainable and hygienic source of drinking water to police officers, staff, and visitors. The Water Stations feature advanced purification and dispensing technology designed for minimal environmental impact — a reflection of WAE’s ongoing commitment to public health and sustainability. Speaking about the initiative, Ms. Rashi Tarika, Head-Communications, WAE Foundation, said, “Our police force works tirelessly to keep citizens safe. Providing them with clean drinking water

22nd October 2025: In a bid to create long-term economic, social, and environmental value, AUMOVIO India (formerly Continental Automotive India) has partnered with Vibhinna India Foundation to successfully complete the Namma Bengaluru’s Metro Median Maintenance Project, transforming the metro corridor between Hosa Road and Bommanahalli, and from Infosys to Huskur Road, into a vibrant green and artistic landmark. The announcement was made on 10th Oct in the presence of senior officials from BMRCL, alongside representatives of AUMOVIO and Vibhinna India Foundation. Over the past several months, dedicated teams landscaped 230 medians, planted more than 84,800 saplings, and transformed 195 metro pillars into cultural icons through beautifully painted Warli art designs. Daily maintenance activities ensure the plants’ healthy growth, supported by

22nd October 2025: TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a global leader in the two and three-wheeler segment, reinforced its commitment to road safety and social responsibility through a community initiative in Himachal Pradesh. As part of its ongoing ‘Protect Little Riders’ campaign under the #TVSRide4Safety initiative, the company distributed 100 children’s helmets to students of Delhi Public School (DPS), Shimla. The event was graced by Shri Arjit Singh Thakur (IPS), Superintendent of Police, Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Response Force, and Shri Anil Walia, a distinguished dignitary in the education sector, along with senior leadership from TVS Motor Company — Mr. Vimal Sumbly, Head of Business – Premium, and Mr. R. Babu, Senior Vice President – R&D. Their presence underscored the collective

17th October 2025: The Sundram Fasteners Ltd.-produced ‘Wild Tamil Nadu’ premiered on 16th October 2025 at PVR Sathyam in Chennai. Directed by Mr Kalyan Varma, Nature in Focus and supported by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, this ground-breaking wildlife documentary captures the stunning ecological richness of the State and aims to foster a sense of pride and a stronger dedication to conservation in its audience. Wild Tamil Nadu is a stunning new natural history documentary that unveils the remarkable biodiversity of Tamil Nadu—where rainforests, coral reefs, and arid deserts converge to form one of the most unique ecological landscapes on Earth. Throughout the documentary, viewers will traverse Tamil Nadu’s most breathtaking terrains, encounter an incredible array of wildlife, and discover

16th October 2025: Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND), a leading diversified technology company, celebrated International E-Waste Day 2025 as part of its flagship sustainability program, Harit Umang.  The program addresses important issues linked to e-waste & plastic management, afforestation/ biodiversity and energy conservation. This year’s International E-Waste Day focused on the theme ‘Critical Raw Materials’, resources of high economic importance that are essential to the functioning of modern technologies and industries. The theme resonated strongly with Panasonic’s global sustainability commitment, the GREEN IMPACT mission, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions by more than 300 million tons globally by 2050. Reinforcing its Extended Producer Responsibility, Panasonic encouraged its employees to take part in #DiwaliWaaliSafai, a special collection drive urging them to contribute

16th October 2025: Pahlé India Foundation (PIF), a Delhi-based think & action tank dedicated to shaping evidence-based policy research, today unveiled a landmark, seminal report titled “Enhancing Female Entrepreneurship and Employment in the MSME Sector – A Gender Intentional, Multi-State Perspective”. The study outlines actionable insights to strengthen women’s participation within India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector and build a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. The research adopted a mixed-method approach across six states — Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh — combining qualitative and quantitative insights to capture a holistic view of women’s participation in the MSME sector. In the first roundtable, focused group discussions were conducted with women entrepreneurs to understand their on-ground realities,

15th October 2025: Flipkart Foundation, the charitable arm of the Flipkart Group, has partnered with Smile Foundation to launch a skill development initiative designed to equip underserved youth across Bengaluru and Hyderabad with employability skills and connect them to sustainable job opportunities. This initiative aims to train a total of 540 young individuals, ensuring that women comprise at least 70% of the participants. At least 380 trainees are expected to secure employment in the BFSI sector. Overall, the program aims to directly and indirectly benefit approximately 2,700 people, including the participants’ families and communities. This collaboration builds on the strong results of the previous partnership, which successfully trained 546 young people, with 73% benefiting from meaningful employment opportunities. Building on

15th October 2025: Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading packaged drinking water company with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, has joined hands with the KATALYTIC Charter Educational Foundation (KCEF) to promote responsible plastic use and recycling across schools in Sikkim. As part of Bottles of Change, the collaboration will conduct year-round awareness sessions in charter schools, encouraging students to creatively repurpose used plastic into functional and artistic objects, also engaging over 214 Schools to redefine plastic responsibility in Sikkim. The most innovative and impactful student creations will be recognized and awarded-celebrating youth-led action in environmental stewardship. The initiative will also feature a mega cleanliness drive led by students from charter school students, and local communities. By combining Bisleri’s expertise

15th October 2025: HSBC India inaugurated the 23rd edition of its flagship annual initiative, the ‘Helping Hands Mela’, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and community empowerment. This year’s Mela brings together over 50 NGOs from across the country, offering a vibrant showcase of India’s rich heritage of arts, crafts and festive products. The exhibition will run from 13 October to 17 October, 2025, across 24 HSBC branches in 11 cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Delhi, Gurgaon, and Jaipur. Open to both HSBC customers and walk-in patrons, the Mela offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the festive spirit while supporting meaningful causes. The Helping Hands Mela showcases an extensive range of products, including: Art