India/Global — December 2025: As businesses increasingly integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies, measuring real impact has become more important than ever. As the Research Partner for the ET Now Champions of CSR Conclave 2025, Coherent Market Insights (CMI) developed a structured evaluation framework to identify organizations delivering meaningful and measurable social change.

Presented by Mohit Shrivastava, AVP – Research & Consulting, the methodology emphasized transparency, fairness, and measurable outcomes. Organizations were evaluated only after meeting strict eligibility criteria, including operational history, consistent CSR investment, dedicated CSR functions, and regulatory compliance.

The assessment covered companies across multiple industries, including IT, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, energy, automotive, and financial services. To ensure fair benchmarking, organizations were categorized based on their CSR investment levels.

CMI's research team validated each organization using CSR reports, sustainability disclosures, regulatory filings, and corporate information. The evaluation focused on program implementation, community impact, governance, innovation, compliance, and budget growth, ensuring recognition was based on verified performance rather than reported intentions.

The shortlisted organizations were then reviewed by an independent jury comprising senior editorial leaders from The Economic Times, ET Now, ET Edge, and CSR experts before the final winners were confirmed.

Through this research-driven framework, Coherent Market Insights helped establish a more transparent and outcome-focused approach to CSR recognition, encouraging organizations to demonstrate measurable impact while strengthening governance and long-term sustainability.

About ET Now Champions of CSR Conclave 2025

The ET Now Champions of CSR Conclave 2025 recognizes organizations that create measurable social value through impactful CSR initiatives, responsible governance, and sustainable community development.

About Coherent Market Insights

Coherent Market Insights is a global market intelligence and consulting firm providing research-driven insights across diverse industries. Operating in more than 32 countries with a global network of experts, CMI supports organizations with strategic market intelligence and data-driven decision-making.

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