00:04Hello and welcome, I'm A. Rohi and you're watching D-Note Express, weekly CSR bulletin.
00:09Here we bring you India's most impactful CSR initiatives, breakthrough partnerships and key updates.
00:15So let's get started with today's top stories.
00:21Our first story.
00:23Feenovation conducts impact evaluation of dairy-based CSR intervention in Rajasthan.
00:28Feenovation partnered with one of India's multi-diversified conglomerates to assess the impact of a dairy-focused CSR intervention in
00:36Sikar and Dungarpur, Rajasthan.
00:39The project aimed to improve dairy output and milk productivity among rural households through better livestock management.
00:46The intervention also provided a 24-7 helpline and tools such as chaff cutters, while focusing on capacity building through
00:54240 champion farmers in Dungarpur and 200 in Sikar, who served as role models in their communities.
01:02Through its impact evaluation, Feenovation assessed the outcomes of the intervention and its potential for strengthening and scaling livelihood-focused
01:10programs.
01:11Moving ahead to our next story, Bajaj Electricals reports 2.38 crore CSR spent in FY 2025-26.
01:20Bajaj Electricals reported a CSR expenditure of 2.38 crore in FY 2025-26 against a prescribed CSR obligation of
01:29around 4.56 crore.
01:31Around 2.18 crore was transferred to an unspent CSR account for ongoing projects in accordance with the Companies Act.
01:40Implemented primarily through the Bajaj Electricals Foundation, its CSR initiatives covered 19 states and three union territories focusing on environmental
01:48sustainability, renewable energy, rural women entrepreneurship, circular economy and arts and culture.
01:55A key initiative was Project Green Energy, lighting up lives in Rajasthan, focused on rural solar electrification in Sikar and
02:04Jaisalmer.
02:05The company also undertook environmental restoration initiatives across Rajasthan and Maharashtra, with its wider environmental efforts reporting over 1.16
02:14lakh saplings planted.
02:16Moving ahead to our next story, Ecomac plants 550-plus trees in Pune under CSR initiative.
02:23Ecomac has undertaken an ecological restoration initiative in Ketkawale Village, Pune under its CSR program.
02:31The company planted more than 550 trees across over 60 varieties, including fruit-bearing, medicinal and native shade species on
02:41a previously barren hill with limited vegetation.
02:44The initiative brought together Ecomac employees and local community members, encouraging greater participation in environmental conservation.
02:52Importantly, the company plans to continue maintaining the plantation to support the long-term survival and growth of the trees.
02:59Our next story, Muthuth Finance focuses on inclusive growth through CSR.
03:05Muthuth Finance is strengthening its CSR efforts with a focus on building inclusive, resilient and self-reliant communities.
03:11During FY 2025-26, its CSR initiatives positively impacted more than 33.7 lakh people across India, with an investment
03:21of 106 crore 42 cents.
03:24For FY 2026-27, the company has announced a CSR outlay of 174.03 crore.
03:33Its CSR portfolio covers education, healthcare, housing, livelihoods, community welfare, sports and social inclusion.
03:41Through initiatives such as Muthuth Shiksha Jyoti, it supports education and digital learning,
03:46while Muthuth Ashiyana has helped construct more than 270 permanent homes for vulnerable and disaster-affected families.
03:54Moving to our final story, ICICI Bank's FY26 CSR spend rises 24% to Rs.994 crore.
04:03ICICI Bank reported a 24% increase in CSR spending, reaching 994 crore in FY 2025-26, compared with 801
04:13crore in the previous year.
04:14Healthcare benefited 5 lakh people during FY26, while skilling and livelihood programs reached 3.54 lakh individuals.
04:24The foundation's cumulative reach in skilling and livelihoods now stands at 94.5 lakh people.
04:31On the environmental front, ICICI Bank reported planting 86,600 trees, creating 49 crore litres of water storage capacity,
04:40and reducing its scope 1 emissions by 32%.
04:44The bank has also committed 1,800 crore to the Tata Memorial Centre for three cancer care blocks,
04:51and partnered with the Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru for a cancer research centre.
04:56So that's all for this week's CSR Bulletin.
04:58Stay tuned for more impactful stories and updates.
05:01On that note, we conclude today's bulletin.
05:03This is Arohi.
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