Macro level exploration of corporate social responsibility (csr) in India

Social Responsibility (CSR) means Companies promising to do business in a way that’s good for the economy, Society and the Environment. The core of the Indian businesses adhered towards their social responsibilities since ancient times. Ancient Indian literatures promoted this concept on several occasions. However, it is the Companies Act,2013 which formalised the same in the compulsory spend on CSR activities. As a result, during the post mandate period, CSR landscape in India has changed permanently. In this context, an effort will be made to explore the macro trends in CSR in India during the period of 2014-15 to 2021-22. The study will effort to bring out trends in some important aspects of CSR activities undertaken by Indian Companies which may have important policy implications.