Defence PSU reports Rs 727.45 lakh CSR expenditure across education, healthcare, disability inclusion, sports and community infrastructure.
MUMBAI (India CSR): BEML Limited, a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence operating across defence, mining and construction equipment, and rail and metro businesses, spent Rs 7.27 crore on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in FY 2025-26, against a statutory CSR obligation of Rs 7.11 crore, according to information presented in its 62nd Annual Report.
The company reported an average net profit of Rs 355.63 crore for the preceding three financial years for the purpose of calculating its CSR obligation under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. Its CSR expenditure during the year was about Rs 16.18 lakh above the prescribed requirement.
The reported CSR interventions covered education, healthcare, disability inclusion, sports, community infrastructure and other development areas across multiple locations in India.
CSR Spending
For FY 2025-26, BEML’s prescribed CSR obligation was Rs 711.27 lakh, while the expenditure reported in the source material was Rs 727.45 lakh. This resulted in spending of Rs 16.18 lakh above the statutory requirement.
The source material states that there was no unspent CSR balance for the financial year and no administrative overhead was charged to the CSR expenditure.
BEML’s CSR and Sustainability Committee provides oversight of the company’s CSR activities. During the year, the committee met on April 28, August 11 and November 3, 2025.
The company also formulated a CSR Standard Operating Procedure during the year to guide project identification, implementation and monitoring.
Education Support
Education was one of the areas covered under BEML’s social initiatives. The company continued to support educational institutions at Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) and Bengaluru.
During the 2025-26 academic year, these institutions provided education to 2,989 students, including 2,024 students from non-BEML families, according to the source material.
BEML also supported the Government English Model Higher Primary School by providing infrastructure and other facilities associated with school operations and the Mid-Day Meal Programme.
In Mysuru, a Rs 15 lakh project at the Government Blind School included a digital reading room, smart interactive classroom facilities and a blind cricket pitch. The intervention was reported to cover 326 visually impaired students.
In Gujarat’s Rajkot district, BEML supported the construction of residential facilities in association with the Vedic Mission Trust. The Rs 20 lakh project included 24 dormitory halls and 24 sanitation units at Pransla camps and was reported to support accommodation facilities for more than 3,000 girl students.
The company also spent Rs 10 lakh on playground equipment for Government Lower Primary Schools at Ranappagola and Bijapur in Vijayapura district, Karnataka.
Healthcare Access
Healthcare and disability inclusion were another part of the company’s CSR interventions.
At KGF, BEML provided mobile medical services and healthcare camps for former Bharat Gold Mines Limited workers and their family members. The initiative involved expenditure of Rs 6 lakh and was reported to have reached 1,925 beneficiaries.
In Kolkata, the company worked with the Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy (IICP) on an initiative involving specialised wheelchairs for children with disabilities. The source material places the project expenditure at Rs 12 lakh and reports 1,018 beneficiaries.
In Bengaluru, BEML also collaborated with the Department of Factories, Boilers, Industrial Safety and Health to provide customised three-wheeler motorised vehicles to persons with disabilities.
A 16-seater mobile outreach vehicle was provided to the Rajyoga Education & Research Foundation (RERF) as part of outreach associated with the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. The vehicle was flagged off on April 16, 2025, and was intended for awareness activities on substance abuse and digital wellness across Karnataka.
The company also reported participation in the national tuberculosis eradication programme in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Sports Infrastructure
BEML supported sports-related infrastructure at educational and training institutions during the year.
At the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur, the company provided Rs 10 lakh for improvements to basketball and volleyball facilities. The project was reported to benefit around 400 students.
In Bengaluru, BEML provided Rs 21 lakh for a 125 KVA silent diesel generator set for the Anju Bobby Foundation at Kambipura. The equipment was intended to provide power backup for training, sports science and associated facilities.
The source material also refers to support for grassroots sporting activities and distribution of sports equipment at the local level.
Community Infrastructure
BEML’s reported interventions also included community infrastructure outside the locations of its major manufacturing operations.
In East Champaran district, Bihar, the company worked with the Kaushalya Foundation on a passenger resting shelter at Kalyanpur Block Campus in Motihari.
The Rs 10 lakh project was reported to serve more than 500 commuters and visitors a day, providing a sheltered waiting and resting facility.
The company also undertook cleanliness and waste-management activities under national cleanliness campaigns. The Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025 was conducted from September 17 to September 30, 2025, across its locations in KGF, Mysuru, Bengaluru and Palakkad.
BEML also participated in Special Campaign 5.0 during October 2025, covering areas such as workplace cleanliness, disposal of scrap and digitisation.
The source material further states that BEML contributed to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, which supports ex-servicemen, war widows and eligible dependants.
Sustainability Measures
Separately from the CSR expenditure, BEML reported renewable-energy infrastructure as part of its wider sustainability efforts.
Its renewable energy assets include a 5 MW wind installation at Gadag, 18 MW of wind capacity across Bagalkot and Koppal districts, and a 250 KWp solar power plant.
According to the information provided, renewable sources met about 84% of the company’s energy requirement during FY 2025-26. The source also reports avoided carbon emissions in the range of approximately 20,849 to 21,043 metric tonnes during the year.
These sustainability measures should be distinguished from expenditure counted toward the company’s statutory CSR obligation unless specifically identified as eligible CSR projects in the annual report.
CSR Governance
The CSR and Sustainability Committee underwent changes during the financial year. Vikas Kakatkar, Independent Director, was appointed chairman of the committee with effect from March 17, 2026. Bipin Kumar Gupta, Independent Director, had served as chairman before stepping down on February 9, 2026.
Siva Makutam, Independent Director, joined the committee on May 23, 2025. Anil Jerath, Director – Finance, and Rajeev Kumar Gupta, Director – Rail & Metro Business, were also listed as members.
The reported CSR expenditure of Rs 727.45 lakh, compared with the prescribed obligation of Rs 711.27 lakh, indicates that BEML spent more than its statutory requirement for FY 2025-26. The projects reported for the year covered education, healthcare, disability support, sports and community infrastructure across several states.
For assessing the longer-term social impact of these interventions, additional project-level information on outcomes, impact assessments and beneficiary verification would provide a clearer picture beyond expenditure and reported reach.
Key Facts: BEML CSR Spending FY 2025-26
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | BEML Limited |
| Company Type | Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence |
| Financial Year | FY 2025-26 |
| Average Net Profit | Rs 355.63 crore |
| Prescribed CSR Obligation | Rs 711.27 lakh (Rs 7.11 crore) |
| Actual CSR Expenditure | Rs 727.45 lakh (Rs 7.27 crore) |
| Spending Above Obligation | Rs 16.18 lakh |
| Unspent CSR Amount | Nil |
| Administrative Overheads | Nil |
| Key CSR Areas | Education, Healthcare, Disability Inclusion, Sports and Community Infrastructure |
| Students in Supported Institutions | 2,989 students |
| Non-BEML Students | 2,024 students |
| Visually Impaired Students Supported | 326 |
| Girl Students Covered by Hostel Project | More than 3,000 |
| Ex-BGML Workers and Families Reached | 1,925 beneficiaries |
| Cerebral Palsy Project Beneficiaries | 1,018 |
| NIT Raipur Sports Project | Around 400 students |
| Bihar Passenger Shelter | Reported to serve 500+ people daily |
| Major States Covered | Karnataka, Gujarat, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Bihar |
| CSR Governance | CSR & Sustainability Committee with Board-level oversight |
FAQs: BEML CSR Spending FY 2025-26
1. How much did BEML spend on CSR in FY 2025-26?
BEML spent Rs 727.45 lakh (Rs 7.27 crore) on CSR during FY 2025-26.
2. What was BEML’s prescribed CSR obligation?
The company’s prescribed CSR obligation was Rs 711.27 lakh (Rs 7.11 crore).
3. Did BEML spend more than its CSR requirement?
Yes. BEML spent Rs 16.18 lakh above its prescribed CSR obligation.
4. What were BEML’s major CSR focus areas?
Its key areas included education, healthcare, disability inclusion, sports and community infrastructure.
5. Did BEML have any unspent CSR amount?
No. The reported unspent CSR amount for FY 2025-26 was nil.
6. Which states were covered by BEML’s CSR initiatives?
Reported projects covered locations in Karnataka, Gujarat, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Bihar, among others.
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