Evolution of CSR in India: Indian Roots in Emerging Context
A Historical and Modern Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility in India
Keywords:
corporate social responsibility, evolution, India, Indian businesses, historical context, ancient period, medieval period, western literature, legally mandated CSR system, implication, societyAbstract
The issue of corporate Social responsibility (CSR) has become a movement in India. This article traces the Evolution of the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility in India. Understanding and examining the historical context is very important for understanding CSR practices of Indian businesses. The article traces history of CSR practices during ancient and medieval period. It also traces the evolution of modern CSR thought in the western literature and practices. Finally, it presents and analyzes the current legally mandated CSR system in India by critically examining its different components and their implication on Indian businesses and society.Published
2018-01-01
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“Evolution of CSR in India: Indian Roots in Emerging Context: A Historical and Modern Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility in India”, JASRAE, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 1883–1887, Jan. 2018, Accessed: Oct. 18, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://ignited.in/index.php/jasrae/article/view/7481
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“Evolution of CSR in India: Indian Roots in Emerging Context: A Historical and Modern Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility in India”, JASRAE, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 1883–1887, Jan. 2018, Accessed: Oct. 18, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://ignited.in/index.php/jasrae/article/view/7481