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MCA Amends Rules to Allow Companies to Undertake CSR Through Social Stock Exchange Instruments
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has amended CSR rules, effective May 27, 2026, allowing companies to channel up to 10% of their CSR expenditure into "Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments" (ZCZP Instruments) issued by Not-for-Profit Organisations (NPOs) and listed on Social Stock Exchanges. This aims to simplify compliance and provide a transparent funding mechanism for NPOs. Companies subscribing to these instruments are also exempt from impact assessments.
CSR Spend Jumps from ₹10,065 Cr to ₹34,908 Cr in 2024
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) data reveals a significant increase in CSR expenditure in India, growing from ₹10,065.93 crore in FY 2014-15 to ₹34,908.75 crore in FY 2023-24. The number of companies participating in CSR also rose from 16,548 to 27,188 during this period. This expansion highlights CSR's evolution into a broader development tool, covering 28 sectors aligned with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.
SIS Limited CSR Spending Report FY 2025-26
SIS Limited fully met its statutory CSR obligation for FY 2025-26, spending ₹2.47 crore on CSR activities. The company reported no unspent CSR amount and no administrative overheads, indicating that the entire allocated amount was directed towards projects. This spending was based on an average net profit of ₹141.11 crore, with a set-off adjustment of ₹0.35 crore from previous years' excess expenditure.
Mumbai Opens 71 Parks, Gardens, and Playgrounds for CSR Collaboration
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has invited corporate participation through CSR funding for 71 park, garden, and playground projects. These projects range from small-scale improvements to major redevelopments, with individual initiatives valued up to ₹10 crore. This initiative aims to address Mumbai's shortage of accessible public open spaces and improve community well-being.
Tata Trusts to Hike Philanthropic Spending to ₹2,000 Crore in FY27: CEO
Tata Trusts plans to increase its philanthropic spending to approximately ₹2,000 crore in the current fiscal year (FY27), up from ₹1,600 crore in FY25-26. This significant outlay will primarily support healthcare and education initiatives, particularly focusing on providing affordable cancer care in states like Assam, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. The Trusts are also finalizing a collaboration with a reputed educational institution.
CSR Spend by NSE-listed firms jumps 23% to ₹22,212 crore in FY25: Report
A report by PRIME Database Group indicates that CSR spending by companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) surged by 23% to ₹22,212 crore in FY25, compared to ₹18,011 crore in the previous fiscal year. This increase is largely attributed to a 22% rise in the average net profit of these companies over the preceding three years. The number of companies undertaking CSR activities also increased, with 1,521 out of 1,549 mandated companies reporting expenditure.
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