Six calls worth making this week.

Zeta launches youth skilling centres across Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Bengaluru under Zeta CARES

CSR track record

Previously supported digital education through Project Shiksha, setting up two computer labs in Bengaluru government schools serving 600+ students; annual CSR spend not stated

On October 10, 2026, banking technology company Zeta inaugurated a skilling centre in Hyderabad and commenced operations in Mumbai and Bengaluru in partnership with Head Held High Foundation. Fully funded by Zeta under its Zeta CARES Employability pillar, the three-month 'Make India Capable' programme covers functional literacy, digital skills, and workplace readiness for 360 underprivileged youth across the three cities.

Reliance Foundation and Estée Lauder partner to empower 1M girls in Maharashtra

CSR track record

RIL spent Rs 2,248 crore on CSR in FY26 (up from Rs 2,156 cr in FY25), with education and women's empowerment among its primary pillars.

On October 14, 2026, Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation announced a multi-year partnership targeting 1 million girls and young women aged 14–20 across India. The initiative launches initially in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, delivering life skills, digital literacy, financial literacy, and livelihood pathways via grassroots implementation partners.

Infosys Foundation Springboard Livelihood Program enables 2.5 lakh jobs, targets 5 lakh

CSR track record

Infosys spent approx. ₹526 crore on CSR in FY25, with education, skilling, and livelihoods as core spending pillars.

On October 13, 2026, Infosys Foundation announced that its Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program reached the halfway mark toward its 2030 target of 5 lakh opportunities by enabling over 2.5 lakh job offers across India. The nationwide initiative runs via 20 implementation partners—including Nirmaan, Magic Bus, and Centum Foundation—placing over 1.17 lakh graduates, 96,000 undergraduates, and 1.25 lakh women.

HSBC India commits Rs 200 crore to nationwide four-year financial literacy initiative

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Rs 200 crore

CSR track record

Education, financial literacy, and livelihood enhancement are core pillars of HSBC India's CSR policy, alongside longstanding initiatives like its national Business Case Programme.

On 15 October 2026, HSBC India launched a Rs 200 crore, four-year (2026–2030) nationwide philanthropy programme to advance financial literacy and digital financial protection. The programme targets youth, women, and low-income groups, and will be delivered via non-profit, academic, and research partnerships, though no explicit application deadline was announced.

Vashi Parivaar Foundation launches tailoring skilling for Army families in Mumbai

CSR track record

Works with 25+ NGO partners across 10+ states supporting education, livelihoods, and healthcare; annual spend not stated.

On 9 October 2026, Vashi Parivaar Foundation (CSR arm of Vashi Integrated Solutions) launched a six-month Tailoring Skills Development Programme for 30 women from Indian Army families at the Colaba Army Unit in Mumbai. Implemented with Naigaum Social Service Society as knowledge partner, successful trainees will receive certification under the Maharashtra State Vocational Training framework.

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YES Foundation launches first YES Sashakt Kendra skill centre in Rajasthan

CSR track record

Strategy anchored in Employability, Entrepreneurship, and Environment; reached 25,000+ individuals in FY25, aiming for 100,000 youth impacted.

On October 13, 2026, YES Foundation launched its first dedicated skill development centre, YES Sashakt Kendra, in Sagwara, Dungarpur district, Rajasthan, in partnership with BharatCares. The centre provides market-linked vocational training, digital skills, financial literacy, and placement support for tribal youth and women.