Unlocking Corporate Philanthropy

Towards Unlimited Potential.

India’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) landscape has evolved from a compliance obligation to a powerful tool for nation-building and sustainable impact. This insightful handbook, developed by Team Dasra in collaboration with Social Sector Practice at Nishith Desai Associates, explores the strategic, legal, and financial dimensions of corporate philanthropy, offering a roadmap for businesses to maximize their CSR potential.

Key themes include the intersection of ESG and CSR, emerging taxation benefits, innovative funding models, and impact assessment mechanisms. The paper highlights how family businesses and collaboratives are reshaping philanthropy, with corporate contributions exceeding INR 1.5 lakh crore in the last decade. It also underscores the need for digitized compliance, high-impact projects, and public-private partnerships to drive systemic change.

As India moves toward an impact-first CSR model, this handbook is an essential guide for corporates, policymakers, and investors seeking to align business strategy with social good and long-term growth.

Please click here to access our paper.

Regards,

Divyansh Bhardwaj, Sehar Sharma and Rahul Rishi

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