Business Advantages of Corporate Social Responsibility: Cases from India

This working paper explores the business advantages of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India, tracing its roots to ancient Indian culture. It argues that ethical businesses, by prioritizing stakeholder well-being and efficient resource use, achieve financial benefits and increased revenue. The paper highlights how financial institutions and investors increasingly favor socially committed companies. It aims to identify Indian industry cases practicing ethical business and to develop a framework for future CSR engagement, noting the recent move towards mandatory CSR spending in India.