CSR in Maharatna Companies: Strengthening the Bond Between Business and Society

  • Unique Paper ID: 177368
  • PageNo: 566-573
  • Abstract:
  • In today’s business world, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not just about looking good—it’s about making a real difference and promoting sustainable growth. Maharatna companies, which are some of the biggest public sector players in India, are key contributors to this effort. They use their resources and influence to support initiatives that benefit society, helping to create a better future for everyone. The purpose of this study is to develop a connection of how Maharatna company perceive the corporate social responsibilities of business towards society. This study found that companies are taking steps to address key issues by help grow the Indian economy, getting more involved in charitable activities, and building society to meet people's high expectations. This study explores the CSR activities of India’s five Maharatna companies, showing how they build strong connections between businesses and society by working together with communities, investors, and the government. It also highlights that these companies' contributions to CSR efforts have not been widely studied before.

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BibTeX

@article{177368,
        author = {Sarita gautam and Rashmi Agrawal and Anupam chaudhary and Shubhrangi tripathi},
        title = {CSR in Maharatna Companies: Strengthening the Bond Between Business and Society},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {566-573},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=177368},
        abstract = {In today’s business world, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not just about looking good—it’s about making a real difference and promoting sustainable growth. Maharatna companies, which are some of the biggest public sector players in India, are key contributors to this effort. They use their resources and influence to support initiatives that benefit society, helping to create a better future for everyone. The purpose of this study is to develop a connection of how Maharatna company perceive the corporate social responsibilities of business towards society. This study found that companies are taking steps to address key issues by help grow the Indian economy, getting more involved in charitable activities, and building society to meet people's high expectations. This study explores the CSR activities of India’s five Maharatna companies, showing how they build strong connections between businesses and society by working together with communities, investors, and the government. It also highlights that these companies' contributions to CSR efforts have not been widely studied before.},
        keywords = {CSR (CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY) MAHARATNA COMPANY, BUSINESS AND SOCIETY.},
        month = {May},
        }

Cite This Article

gautam, S., & Agrawal, R., & chaudhary, A., & tripathi, S. (2025). CSR in Maharatna Companies: Strengthening the Bond Between Business and Society. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 11(12), 566–573.

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