The LT Foods executive linked responsible growth with sustainable farming, water stewardship, governance and measurable outcomes.
NEW DELHI (India CSR): Monika Chawla Jaggia, Chief Corporate Development Officer of LT Foods Ltd., delivered a Leadership Address at the 19th India CSR Summit 2026, held at the India International Centre on October 16. India CSR organised the summit under the theme, “CSR Enabling Innovation – Bringing Ideas, Technology, Capital and Partnerships Together to Scale Social Impact.” Jaggia addressed the role of corporate social responsibility in advancing social and environmental outcomes. Her remarks located the consumer food sector within a discussion on responsible growth, where farming practices, water management, community engagement and governance can be relevant. Her participation brought LT Foods’ perspective to a programme examining business purpose, partnerships and measurable social impact.
Summit Context Examined
The summit brought together more than 200 corporate representatives, CSR professionals, social-sector organisations, academic institutions and policy stakeholders. Discussions covered skilling, livelihoods, education, entrepreneurship, inclusion and sustainable development, with speakers examining practical approaches to strengthen the reach and effective measurement of CSR initiatives. The theme centred on the role of ideas, technology, capital and partnerships in scaling social impact. Leadership addresses formed part of a programme that gave business representatives an opportunity to discuss sector-specific considerations alongside development priorities. For consumer-food companies, these considerations can often directly include agricultural practices, resource use, supply-chain relationships and community engagement. Jaggia’s participation placed LT Foods’ stated responsible-growth approach within that wider conversation. The gathering provided a forum for participants from business and the development sector to exchange perspectives on collaboration, implementation and outcomes.
“For us, responsible growth means creating value that goes well beyond business.” — Monika Chawla Jaggia, Chief Corporate Development Officer, LT Foods Ltd.
Responsible Growth Outlined
Addressing the gathering, Jaggia described responsible growth as an approach to create value beyond commerce. “For us, responsible growth means creating value that goes well beyond business. It means enabling farmers to adopt more sustainable practices, conserving critical resources such as water, investing in communities and ensuring that these commitments are backed by strong governance and measurable outcomes,” she said. Jaggia said businesses can create lasting impact when sustainability and social responsibility become integral to how they grow. The address linked corporate responsibility with farming, water stewardship, community investment and governance. It pointed to assessing outcomes alongside implementation. Her remarks placed these elements within LT Foods’ approach to responsible growth, connecting operating decisions with social and environmental responsibilities. The comments reflected the summit’s focus on innovation, partnerships and measurable impact.
Company Profile Context
LT Foods is a leading global FMCG company in the consumer food space. The company says it has been in the business for more than 70 years and serves markets in over 85 countries, including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. Its portfolio includes the DAAWAT and Royal brands, alongside organic-food offerings and ingredient supplies for businesses. LT Foods reported consolidated revenue of around Rs. 11,023 crore in FY2026. It operates through a farm-to-fork model, supported by supply-chain hubs, processing units in India, the United States and Europe, and a distribution network of more than 1,400 distributors. At the summit, Jaggia’s address provided the company’s account of how its business context intersects with responsible growth, community engagement and environmental considerations. LT Foods is listed on the NSE as LTFOODS and on the BSE as 532783.
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