Jindal Steel Limited spent ₹175.84 crore on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives during FY 2025-26, exceeding its statutory CSR obligation of ₹133.74 crore by ₹42.10 crore.
The company’s CSR spending was calculated based on an average net profit of ₹6,687.21 crore over the preceding three financial years, in line with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. The company reported no unspent CSR amount at the end of the financial year.
Healthcare and Nutrition Receive Highest Allocation
Healthcare and nutrition emerged as the largest focus area, receiving ₹67.21 crore during FY 2025-26.
The programmes were implemented across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Gujarat, covering districts such as Angul, Keonjhar, Sundergarh, Raigarh, Ramgarh and Gandhinagar. The initiatives focused on improving access to healthcare, preventive services and community well-being.
₹30.41 Crore Spent on Education
Jindal Steel allocated ₹30.41 crore towards education initiatives across Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
The programmes covered areas including Angul, Raigarh, Keonjhar, Khordha, Sundergarh and Ramgarh, with initiatives aimed at improving education access and learning opportunities for children and young people.
Social Inclusion and Skill Development
Social inclusion programmes received ₹22.33 crore, with projects implemented across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Delhi, Bihar, Rajasthan and Haryana.
Another ₹16.62 crore was allocated towards skill development programmes, while ₹2.73 crore went towards sustainable livelihoods and women empowerment initiatives.
The company also spent ₹14 crore on rural infrastructure, supporting community development across several states.
CSR Spending Across Key Areas
Jindal Steel’s CSR expenditure during FY 2025-26 included:
- Health and Nutrition: ₹67.21 crore
- Education: ₹30.41 crore
- Social Inclusion: ₹22.33 crore
- Skill Development: ₹16.62 crore
- Rural Infrastructure: ₹14 crore
- Art and Culture: ₹4.68 crore
- Environment and Agriculture: ₹4.13 crore
- Sports: ₹3.56 crore
- Drinking Water and Sanitation: ₹2.87 crore
- Sustainable Livelihood and Women Empowerment: ₹2.73 crore
- Administrative Overheads: ₹7.30 crore
The aggregate expenditure on CSR projects stood at ₹168.54 crore, with administrative overheads taking the total CSR spending to ₹175.84 crore.
CSR Spending Exceeds Statutory Requirement
The company’s statutory CSR obligation declined from ₹167.03 crore in FY 2024-25 to ₹133.74 crore in FY 2025-26.
Despite the lower requirement, Jindal Steel’s total CSR expenditure stood at ₹175.84 crore, resulting in an excess expenditure of ₹42.10 crore.
The company said the excess amount may be available for set-off against future CSR obligations, subject to applicable legal provisions.
There was no amount transferred to an unspent CSR account, and the company reported no CSR expenditure towards the creation or acquisition of capital assets.
CSR Programmes Reach More Than 2.5 Million People
An impact assessment covering CSR initiatives undertaken between FY 2021-22 and FY 2024-25 reviewed 15 flagship programmes across five thematic areas.
The assessment involved 23,580 structured surveys, 240 primary sampling units and 150 observed sites.
According to the company’s disclosure, its CSR initiatives have reached more than 2.5 million people, with programmes focusing on healthcare, education, livelihoods, sports and social inclusion.
Jindal Steel’s CSR activities are overseen by its Board-level Health, Safety, CSR, Sustainability and Environment Committee, with the company continuing to focus on community development around its operational areas.
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