Intent to Impact

Intent to Impact is a clear, practical, and authoritative reference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India. Designed for corporates, NGOs, auditors, policymakers, and students, it combines statutory clarity with hands-on tools that bring CSR to life.

Across ten structured chapters, the book traces CSR's evolution from its philosophical roots to its legal framework under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. It demystifies compliance requirements, eligible activities, governance systems, financial controls, and the transition from "comply or explain" to "comply or pay." It also connects Indian CSR to global benchmarks such as the SDGs, ESG standards, and SEBI's BRSR framework.

Its standout strength is its practitioner-oriented toolkit: Q&A guides, audit-style checklists, due-diligence formats, rating matrices, impact assessment frameworks, case studies, and MCA clarifications all structured for immediate use in the field.

This is not just a book of concepts it is a practical roadmap to convert CSR intent into measurable, meaningful impact.