HCLFoundation celebrates 10 years of HCLTech Grant, increases annual outlay to ₹24 crore
HCLFoundation celebrates 10 years of HCLTech Grant, investing over ₹169 crore and impacting 2.3 million lives. Annual outlay increased to ₹24 crore for the 11th edition.
The impact is medium. While a positive CSR initiative enhances brand reputation and ESG scores, it does not directly or immediately affect the company's financial performance or stock price in a substantial way.
The announcement is highly positive as it highlights a decade of successful corporate social responsibility, significant impact on rural India, and an increased financial commitment to future initiatives, demonstrating a strong dedication to sustainable development.
* HCLFoundation, driving HCLTech's CSR in India, marked the 10th anniversary of its flagship HCLTech Grant initiative on November 6, 2025. * The grant supports innovative rural development projects by Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) across India. * Since its launch in 2015, HCLTech Grant has invested over ₹169 crore, positively impacting 2.3 million lives. * The program has received over 87,000 registrations and 13,000+ proposals, with 49 projects completed and 18 active. * Over the past decade, the program has achieved significant impact, including conserving 114 million litres of water, rejuvenating 245 water bodies, reducing 67,095 tons of carbon emissions, recycling 2,722 tons of waste, and planting 1.77 lakh saplings. * For the 11th edition, HCLFoundation announced a 45% increase in annual outlay to ₹24 crore. * The project categories for the latest edition will include Water, Biodiversity, Education, and Healthcare. * Each winning NGO will receive ₹5 crore for a four-year project, while eight runner-up NGOs will receive ₹50 lakh for a two-year project. * Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech, stated, "Our focus now is on scaling the impact of the projects, expanding into new areas and investing in research and digital monitoring." * Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Senior Vice President, Global CSR at HCLTech and Director of HCLFoundation, added, "We have demonstrated that strong partnerships with NGOs can deliver meaningful transformation."
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