The latest report by Perpetual Capital and Hurun India, Impact 50-2026, reveals that the country’s largest corporations have rethought the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) this year. The report ranked 50 Indian companies based on their alignment with the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Among 50 companies listed, 25 have established clear goals for gender equality, 30 are directing their research and development (R&D) efforts toward environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, and 39 are making significant capital investments to advance environmental and social objectives.
Hindustan Unilever ranks as the most sustainable Indian company with 53.9 points in 2026. (Image: X)
HCL Technologies ranks second with a score of 53.8, highlighting a strong commitment to reducing operational emissions and expanding energy-efficient digital solutions. (Image: X)
In the third position is Grasim Industries. It scored 52.6 points with focus on clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, and responsible consumption. (Image: X)
Tata Motors followed closely behind in the fourth position scoring 51.8 points. The company focused on climate action, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy. (Image: X)
Dabur India scored 50.3 points. The consumer goods industry focused on responsible consumption, climate action, clean water and sanitation. (Image: X)
Next is Lupin with 50.2 points. The company prioritised good health and well-being, climate action and gender equality. (Image: X)
Hindustan Zinc secured the seventh position scoring 47.9 points. It focused on climate action, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy. (Image: X)
ITC secured the eighth position scoring 47.7 points. It focused on affordable and clean energy, decent work and responsible consumption. (Image: X)