Reliance on NGOs declining as corporates prefer direct implementation MUMBAI, India, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Spending on corporate social responsibility (CSR) in India has grown significantly since it became a legal mandate with the introduction of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. Our analysis shows that, over the decade through fiscal 2024, qualifying listed companies collectively spent more than Rs 1.22 lakh crore on various CSR activities. Close to 63% (Rs 77,000 crore) of that...