Corporate Social Responsibility Amendment High Impact

Companies Act 2013 - Section 135 (CSR Provisions)

Companies with net worth of ₹500 crore or more, or turnover of ₹1000 crore or more, or net profit of ₹5 crore or more must spend at least 2% of average net profits on CSR activities including environmental sustainability.

Authority: Ministry of Corporate Affairs, India
Published: Dec 15, 2024
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Deadline: March 31, 2025 (Deadline has passed)

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Key Requirements & Compliance Points

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Mandatory 2% CSR spending on environmental activities

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Board-level CSR committee formation required

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Annual CSR reporting and disclosure mandatory

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Unspent CSR funds transfer to specified funds

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Environmental sustainability projects eligible for CSR

Impact Analysis

Business Impact
High Impact Level

This regulation has high impact on business operations and requires timely attention for compliance.

Affected Industries

Companies with net worth ≥ ₹500 crore, turnover ≥ ₹1000 crore, or net profit ≥ ₹5 crore

Recommended Compliance Steps

Immediate Actions (0-30 days)
  • Review current practices
  • Conduct gap analysis
  • Form compliance team
  • Engage legal advisors
Medium-term Actions (1-6 months)
  • Develop compliance framework
  • Implement monitoring systems
  • Train staff and stakeholders
  • Establish reporting processes
Quick Information
Category:
Corporate Social Responsibility
Type:
Amendment
Authority:
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, India
Published:
Dec 15, 2024
Deadline:
Mar 31, 2025
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