CSR News

3rd July 2025: As part of our ongoing commitment to social and environmental responsibility, Team Seclore, in collaboration with Khushiyaan Foundation, successfully conducted a beach cleaning initiative at Mumbai’s iconic Juhu Beach. Our oceans produce over 50% of the oxygen we breathe, so polluted oceans aren’t just a harm to marine life, they’re a risk to polluting our air. As one of Mumbai’s most frequented coastlines, Juhu Beach was a deliberate choice as it faces constant waste accumulation, from careless littering by visitors to debris washed ashore by the sea. By focusing on such a high-footfall area, Seclore aimed to not only restore its natural beauty but also drive awareness about the importance of responsible waste disposal. While Seclore is

3rd July 2025: Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading packaged drinking water brand under its flagship sustainability initiative, Bottles for Change (BFC), implemented a comprehensive, end-to-end plastic waste management drive during the Puri Rath Yatra 2025, one of India’s most celebrated and high-footfall religious events. The drive was conducted in partnership with Puri’s Municipal Corporation and the District Administration. It promoted responsible plastic use, collection, and recycling by deploying a community-centric approach. As part of the drive, plastic collection bins were strategically placed at high-footfall areas along the Rath Yatra route to encourage pilgrims and visitors to dispose of plastic responsibly. The initiative also engaged Self-Help Group (SHG) members to facilitate on-ground segregation of plastic waste. All collected plastic was

2nd July 2025: The Playbook for Nonprofit Unicorns, an extensive research report released by Change Engine, a first-of-its-kind accelerator for nonprofits, flips the narrative that government is a hurdle. Instead, it reveals that 80% of India’s most successful nonprofits have scaled by working directly with the government. The state is one of the most powerful levers for scale, offering unmatched reach, infrastructure, and authority to drive deep, systemic change. Nonprofit unicorns are organisations that impact a million people or 5% of the target user base meaningfully. The report challenges popular belief by showing it is much easier to get a breakthrough with the government than assumed. There is a growing interest among ministries in engaging external experts to improve program

2nd July 2025: Bandhan Bank, a pan-India universal Bank, today announced the extension of its CSR grant to Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF), a partnership between the Government of Assam and Tata Trusts. The grant will support the delivery of standardised and affordable cancer care closer to patients’ homes across 17 districts in Assam over the next two years. This initiative aligns with Bandhan Bank’s commitment to fostering a healthier and more equitable society. The contribution will support patients through various stages of cancer treatment, improving access to quality healthcare and helping reduce financial hardship for families. Bandhan Bank has nearly 500 touch points spanning across the state of Assam, catering to about 15 lakh customers in the state of

2nd July 2025: In line with its commitment to community welfare and environmental sustainability, Muthoottu Mini Financiers Ltd., one of India’s most trusted and long-standing gold loan NBFCs popularly known as Muthoottu Yellow, has extended a significant contribution to public infrastructure through the sponsorship of 2,600 dustbins to Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). The initiative is aimed at strengthening better waste management, cleaner public transportation, and greater public awareness of environmental responsibility and hygiene in Kerala’s public transportation ecosystem. Of these, 2,000 dustbins have been allocated to KSRTC buses and 600 to bus stations across the state. In addition to launching a number of KSRTC-led infrastructure projects, the contribution was formally recognized on June 28, 2025, at an event

25 June 2025: In a powerful blend of purpose, culture and collaboration, over 800 employees of Avanse Financial Services, a leading education-focused non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India, united during the company’s Annual Business Meet 2025 to assemble 90 bicycles for underprivileged students in Goa. This unique initiative demonstrates Avanse’s commitment to integrating its social mission with internal engagement. What began as a large-scale team-building exercise was transformed into a meaningful effort to help students from underserved communities get better access to education. By combining collective employee participation with a tangible social outcome, Avanse reinforced its core belief that education is not just to be financed, but actively enabled. In collaboration with the Goa Livelihoods Forum (GLF), a non-profit think

Advancing the commitment of establishing a future-ready leadership pipeline within PSEs through DAKSH Leadership program, Shri Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE; Shri S.P. Roy, Joint Secretary, Capacity Building Commission signed an agreement with Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore; and Shri Rahul Rana, Partner, Egon Zehnder for the second batch of program. The agreement was signed in the presence of Chairman, CBC, Shri Adil Zainulbhai, who joined virtually, Smt. Alka Mittal, Member CBC, Shri Ayush Gupta, Director HR, GAIL, Shri K. K. Singh, Director (Personnel), SAIL and senior officials from CBC, SCOPE, and PSEs. SCOPE and CBC are collaborating with Egon Zehnder as Knowledge Partner and IIM Indore as Academic Partner for the second batch of DAKSH, a one-of-its-kind leadership

Muthoot Finance, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative under the Disaster Relief Programme, conducted a food kit distribution drive for students and families of St. Joseph LP School, Cheriyakadav and St. Antony LPS, Kannamaly in Chellanam, Ernakulam. The initiative comes as timely support for families affected by severe sea surge and monsoon-induced flooding, which continues to disrupt lives across the coastal region. The distribution drive was inaugurated by Shri. Vinod Kumar KS – Regional Manager, Ernakulam in the esteemed presence of Shri. Janson Varghese – Assistant Manager, CSR, Shri. Mathew Mathai – Branch Manager, Kumbalangi, Smt. Dhanya Anil Kumar – Branch Manager, Thoppumpady and Shri. Padmakumar P – Content Manager, Corporate Communications, Muthoot Finance Ltd. Smt. Mariya

From Left: Mr. Marimuthu – Branch Manager, Anamalai Branch, Muthoot Finance; Mr. R. Sujith IFS – Deputy Director. Parambikulam Tiger Reserve; Mr. Janson Varghese, CSR Manager, Muthoot Finance Ltd; Mr. Geo Basil Paul – Range Forest Officer, Parambikulam Range; Mr. Vijindev -Range Forest Officer, Orukomaban Range; Mr. Sudhin JK – Range Forest Officer, Sungam Range 13th June 2025 – Reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation and community safety, Muthoot Finance has extended critical support to the Forest Department at Parambikulam Tiger Reserve by providing essential camping and patrolling gear to its frontline protection staff. As part of the CSR Initiative, Muthoot Finance has provided 200 water-resistant backpacks and 150 pairs of durable trekking shoes, procured from reputed brands to enhance

New Delhi, 18th June 2025: The first lesson towards road safety begins with awareness- not only for today’s riders, but also for future road users. With two-wheelers playing a major role in daily commuting, especially among India’s youth and urban population, developing the right habits early is crucial for long-term road safety. Instilling safe habits is one of the most effective ways to create long-term behavioral change on India’s roads.   Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), in collaboration with the Delhi Traffic Police, recently concluded a Road Safety Summer Camp at the Delhi Traffic Training Park situated at Baba Kharak Singh Rd, Hanuman Road Area, Connaught Place, New Delhi. The Summer camp engaged over 1200 participants, children between the