A STUDY OF THE FOCUS AREAS OF THE TOP TEN CSR CONTRIBUTING COMPANIES IN INDIA

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the focus areas of the top ten corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributing companies in India. The research is based on secondary data obtained from the National CSR portal of these companies for the years 2016-‘17 to 2020-‘21. The study analyses the CSR spending patterns of these companies across various categories such as Education, Health, Environment, Women Empowerment, Rural Development, and others. The findings of the study suggest that Education and Skill Development, Rural Development, Health Care, and Environmental Sustainability were the most preferred areas of CSR spending among the top ten companies. Additionally, the study highlights the diversity of CSR spending patterns among different companies and the implications of these spending patterns for sustainable development in India. The study concludes that the focus areas of CSR spending of the top ten companies reflect the changing CSR landscape in India and the need for a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to CSR in the country.