Axis Bank Limited

Axis Bank is the third largest private sector bank in India. The Bank's CSR interventions on Sustainable Livelihoods are delivered through Axis Foundation.

About

Axis Bank is the third largest private sector bank in India. The Bank offers the entire spectrum of financial services to customer segments covering L Read more arge and Mid-Corporates, MSME, Agriculture and Retail Businesses.

The Bank has a large footprint of 5100+ domestic branches (including extension counters) with 15,000+ ATMs & cash recyclers spread across the country. The Bank has 6 Axis Virtual Centres with over 1,500 Virtual Relationship Managers as on 31st March 2023. The Overseas operations of the Bank are spread over 3 international offices with branches in Dubai (DIFC) & Gift City-IBU; representative office in Abu Dhabi. The international offices focus on Corporate Lending, Coverage Business, Trade Finance, Syndication, Investment Banking, Liability Businesses, and Private Banking/Wealth Management offerings.

The Bank’s CSR initiatives aim to bring about a meaningful socio-economic impact in the lives of the deprived and vulnerable communities across the country. Since inception, the Bank has strived to play an active role in building a resilient society and an equitable and inclusive Indian economy. The Bank’s CSR activities are guided by the CSR Committee of the Board and are in line with its CSR Policy, covering a gamut of themes including sustainable livelihoods, education, financial inclusion, conservation and protection of the environment, as well as relief- and need-based interventions. The Bank’s CSR efforts consciously strive to reach the most marginalized and scaled its interventions in India’s Aspirational Districts as well as the North-east region. The Bank’s CSR Policy, governance and oversight, and project implementation continue to be in accordance with the Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 and all rules made there under. The Bank’s CSR interventions continue to be delivered directly, through credible implementation partners, and the CSR arm of the Bank viz. Axis Bank Foundation.
Axis Bank Foundation was established in 2006 as a Trust to give strategic direction to the Bank’s CSR aspirations. Since 2012, the Foundation’s activities are focused on the theme of Sustainable Livelihoods, delivered across the two pillars of Rural Livelihoods and Skill Development.

Grant Value

  • 2021-22

    Grant Value
    Rs. 1,382,500,000
    CSR Budget
    Rs. 1,380,600,000
  • 2022-23

    Grant Value
    Rs. 2,019,200,000
    CSR Budget
    Rs. 1,994,600,000
  • 2023-24

    Grant Value
    Rs. 2,686,600,000
    CSR Budget
    Rs. 2,671,500,000

Geographical Coverage

Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Manipur
Mizoram
Nagaland
Tripura
Odisha
Ladakh
Maharashtra
Himachal Pradesh
Punjab
Telangana

Impact

Impact made in FY 2023-24
Rural households whose livelihoods were transformed 17,00,000
Children reached through education initiatives 21,868
Saplings planted 53,000
Paediatric cardiac surgeries and interventions facilitated 175
Women across India benefited through Financial Literacy Programme 8,00,000

Leadership Team

  • Abhejit Agarwal LinkedIn Logo
    Head – Sustainability and CSR
  • Wilfred Barboza LinkedIn Logo
    Vice President - Sustainability & CSR
  • Aditya Golatkar LinkedIn Logo
    Associate Vice President - ESG & CSR
  • Dnyanada K. LinkedIn Logo
    Operations Team Lead - CSR

Vision & Mission

  • Vision

    To be the preferred financial services provider excelling in customer service delivery through insight, empowered employees, and smart use of technology

  • Mission

    Our Mission is to be the preferred financial solutions provider across the country, delivering customer delight by
    * Providing innovative and intuitive banking solutions
    * A combination of organisational agility, digital capabilities and physical reach
    * Adopting sustainable banking practices, particularly around ESG and climate change

Programs

  • The Sustainable Livelihood

    Description

    The Sustainable Livelihood Programme (SLP) was initiated in 2011 to address the pressing challenges of economic exclusion in rural India.
    Lack of adequate and sustainable incomes is an outcome of smaller land holdings, landlessness, depleting natural resources, lack of access to knowledge and capital, and so on.
    SLP is designed to create a basket of livelihoods for small, marginal farmers and landless communities across rural India. SLP's focus areas are:
    * Managing Natural Resources
    * Strengthening Agricultural Productivity
    * Improving Livestock Rearing and Management Practices
    * Creating access for Government Schemes, Credit & Market Linkages:
    * Diversifying in Agriculture through Agro-forestry, Horticulture and
    Floriculture
    * Promoting Health and Nutrition Practices
    * Building Community Institutions
    * Developing Microenterprises

    Cause
    Demographics
    Impact
    Rural households 17,00,000
    Supported NGOs
    Partners for The Sustainable Livelihood
  • Education

    Description

    Through targeted CSR interventions, we aim to provide access to quality education for underprivileged students, particularly in remote areas. Together with initiatives under Axis DilSe programs and student scholarships, we provide support for the strengthening of the educational system through research and development, educational technologies, and incubation efforts. Some of the DilSe programs are:
    * Axis DilSe – Centres of Excellence in partnership with Indian Armed Forces (Assam Rifles and Indian Army) and NIEDO
    * Axis DilSe – Odapada block transformation programme in partnership with Tata Steel Foundation
    * Axis DilSe – Manipur in partnership with Sunbird Trust
    * Axis DilSe – Sikkim in partnership with 17,000 ft Foundation

    Cause
    States
    Demographics
    Impact
    Children reached 21,868
    Women benefited through Financial Literacy Programme 8,00,000
    Schools in Northeast states 52
    Out-of-school children enrolled in schools 324
    Beneficiaries who cleared NEET and JEE 225
  • Supporting Greener Cities through Miyawaki Plantations

    Description

    To create sustainable cities, where nature and humans co-exist harmoniously, it is important to nurture urban ecosystems that provide clean air, water filtration, and biodiversity support, while also enhancing the well-being of residents and fostering community engagement. By integrating nature into urban landscapes, cities can mitigate environmental challenges and create more livable and resilient urban spaces. As part of the Bank’s commitment to habitat restoration, we have planted about 53,000 saplings in Navi Mumbai using the Miyawaki technique.

    Cause
    States
    Demographics
    Impact
    Saplings planted 53,000
  • Health and Nutrition

    Description

    We aim to meet critical health needs of communities through strategic interventions.
    To improve the overall health outcomes for individuals and families, the Bank has been offering essential healthcare services and promoting healthier lifestyles.
    Through partnerships and targeted interventions, we seek to address health challenges and promote community resilience.

    Cause
    Demographics
    Impact
    Paediatric cardiac surgeries facilitated 175
    Supported NGOs
    Partners for Health and Nutrition
  • Disaster Relief

    Description

    Through strategic partnership, the bank ensures timely assistance and aid in the recovery process. This year, our disaster relief efforts extended to various affected regions, supporting wider relief initiatives in response to extreme weather events and natural calamities across the country.

    Cause
    States
    Supported NGOs

Annual Reports

In the News

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Axis Bank CSR 2020-21: Declining profits lead to lower CSR budget; Rs 91 Cr spent with focus on Livelihood
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Axis Bank Surpasses CSR Spending Goals in FY 2022-23
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Axis Bank Foundation launches the Enterprise Development Programme in collaboration with AKRSPI

Awards & Recognitions

1. The Times of India – JSW Earth Care Award for The Sustainable Livelihood Programme : 2024

2. FICCI’s Sustainable Agriculture Awards : 2023

Location

  • Headquarters

    Axis Bank Limited, Corporate Office, Bombay Dyeing Mills Compound, Pandurang Budhkar Marg,Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Directions

Contact

  • Email ID

    corporate.communication@axisbank.com

  • Phone Number

    (022) 2425 2525