Struggling to plan meaningful CSR before your team's holiday exodus?  In 2025, 61% of corporates report a volunteer surge this season—but only 23% hit high engagement without a simple hook. Enter the Office Wish Tree : A low-cost (under INR 500 per wish), high-heart holiday ritual that turns your lobby into a giving hub. Employees pick kid-sized wishes, shop locally, and watch magic happen. Result? 16.8% engagement spike and 24% lower turnover, per Benevity's latest data. No

Environmental CSR spending by Indian companies hit ₹18,000+ crore in FY 2025-26 and is projected to cross ₹25,000 crore in FY 2026-27. Right now CSR heads, HR leaders, CFOs & sustainability teams are finalising budgets and looking for projects that are: → 100% Schedule VII (Item iv) compliant → Deliver geo-tagged proof, quarterly reports & audit-ready documentation → Boost employee engagement & retention (average 28% jump in participation in 2025) → Fit tight budgets yet giv

The #1 pain point in every CSR head’s inbox right now: “We know WHAT to do… but HOW do we actually execute without delays, low survival, audit flags or zero employee turnout?” 94% of companies face implementation fails or delays (CSR head surveys + MCA 2025 data). This is the exact playbook that got circulated in 15+ CSR WhatsApp groups last week. Implementation Readiness Table # Project Steps Timeline Permissions Needed Budget (₹ Lakhs) Risk 2025 Success Rate Best NGO 1 Miya

CSR Compliance Guide India FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Applicability, Calculation, Implementation Agencies, Deadlines and Penalties.

Arre yaar, picture this: Your old car, the one that's been your road companion through traffic jams and family trips, now sits idle in the compound. Maybe it's guzzling fuel, or repairs are costing more than it's worth. In India, with over 1 crore vehicles older than 15 years still plying the roads, deciding what to do next is a real puzzle . Whether you're in bustling Delhi or serene Kerala, letting go doesn't have to be a headache. Let's break it down simple—like sorting t

Hey, if you've got an unused laptop tucked away somewhere—maybe it's outdated, or you've switched to a tablet, and now it's just sitting idle—you're not alone. In India, with work-from-home and online classes booming, folks upgrade gadgets quick, but what to do with the old ones? Let's chat it out plainly . You've got choices: sell it for some bucks, recycle it properly, hang onto it just in case, or donate it to students who really need it. We'll weigh them all, but donating

Hey there, if you're reading this, chances are you've got an old car sitting in the garage—maybe it's not running smooth anymore, or you've upgraded and this one's just collecting dust. In India, with roads packed and parking tight, it's a common headache. But what next? Let's break it down honestly, like chatting over chai. You've got options: sell it off, scrap it, keep it for parts, or donate it to a cause that actually uses it. We'll look at each, but spoiler—donating mi

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