NEW DELHI (India CSR): In a world increasingly driven by innovation and technology, true progress isn’t just measured by financial milestones but by the positive imprint left on society. Cyient DLM Limited, a pioneering force in design-led manufacturing, lives by the philosophy of “bringing ideas to reality”. This commitment extends far beyond circuits and systems, reaching into the heart of communities and the health of our planet. For the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25), Cyient DLM proudly announced a substantial investment of Rs 1,16,63,654 towards its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, reaffirming its dedication to fostering sustainable growth and empowering lives. This significant outlay underscores the company’s holistic approach to business, where creating possibilities isn’t limited to products but actively shapes a better tomorrow for all.
Cyient DLM’s CSR Spending FY2025
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total CSR Obligation (FY25) | Rs 1,16,63,654 (Rs 1.17 crore) |
| Total CSR Amount Spent | Rs 1,16,63,654 (Rs 1.17 crore) – 100% utilization |
| Direct Project Expenditure | Rs 1,16,16,734 (Rs 1.16 crore) |
| Administrative Overheads | Rs 46,920 (Rs 0.47 lakh) |
| % of Total Budget Spent on Admin | 0.40% |
| CSR Focus Areas | Education, Women Empowerment, Environment, Skill Development |
| Govt. Schools Supported | 4 schools in Telangana |
| Rural Micro Skill Development Centre | CRMSDC in Mahabubnagar District, Telangana |
| Total Beneficiaries (Education & IT Literacy) | 1,351 |
| Total Beneficiaries (Skill Training) | 354 |
| % Beneficiaries from Marginalized Groups | 41.22% (education), 42.09% (skills) |
| Green Energy Initiatives | 500 kWp Rooftop Solar, LED retrofits, VFD compressors |
| Renewable Energy Usage | 80% at Abhitech Park & targeted 80% at Mysuru plant from FY26 |
| Community Infrastructure | 25 Solar Street Lights, Rainwater Harvesting (28 KL capacity) |
| Waste Reduction Measures | Vermicomposting, reusable steel cups |
| CSR Oversight Body | CSR & ESG Committee chaired by Muralidhar Yadama |
| Impact Assessment Partners | Janma Foundation, Naipunya Association |
| Revenue (FY25) | Rs 1,519.62 crore |
| EBITDA (FY25) | Rs 137.20 crore |
| Recent Acquisition | Altek Electronics (2024, USA) |
| Chairman’s Vision | “Global scaling with a sustainable, digital-first approach” |
A Deep Dive into CSR Spending for FY25
Cyient DLM’s CSR expenditure for the fiscal year 2025 meticulously aligned with its statutory obligations and strategic social goals. The company reported a total CSR obligation of Rs 1,16,63,654 for the year. Demonstrating full compliance and an unwavering commitment to its social mandate, Cyient DLM successfully spent the entire stipulated amount. This total expenditure comprises Rs 1,16,16,734 directly on CSR projects and Rs 46,920 allocated to administrative overheads, ensuring efficient execution and oversight of its wide-ranging programs. This financial transparency highlights Cyient DLM’s responsible governance and its dedication to channeling resources effectively for maximum societal benefit.
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Empowering Through Education and Skill Development
At the core of Cyient DLM’s social outreach lies a profound belief in the transformative power of education and skill-building. Through the Cyient Foundation, the company’s dedicated CSR arm, significant strides were made in boosting educational access and quality. For FY25, Cyient DLM supported four government schools through its adoption program in and around its facilities, enhancing infrastructure and providing quality education to underserved children. These efforts notably led to increased girl child enrollment and improved pass percentages within these adopted schools.
Beyond foundational education, the company also funded the Rural Micro Skill Development Centre (CRMSDC) in Telangana’s Mahabubnagar District, specifically targeting women’s empowerment. The centre’s programs are designed to build livelihood opportunities, fostering self-employability, entrepreneurship capacity, and access to sustainable skilled employment for rural women. The curriculum focuses on local industries with opportunities in healthcare, electronic manufacturing, and BPO non-voice services. In FY25, these initiatives collectively benefited 1,351 individuals in education and IT literacy, and 354 individuals through the rural skill development centre, with 41.22% and 42.09% of beneficiaries, respectively, coming from vulnerable and marginalized groups.
Pioneering a Greener Tomorrow: Environmental Stewardship
Cyient DLM’s commitment to sustainability extends deeply into environmental protection and resource conservation, showcasing a proactive approach to ecological responsibility and aligning with its long-term sustainability goals, including carbon neutrality. In FY25, the company made substantial investments in green technologies and practices. A key highlight was the installation of a 500 kWp rooftop solar power plant at its Mysuru facility, which will enable 80% of the plant’s operations to run on renewable energy from FY26. Additionally, the company’s Abhitech Park plant, commissioned in FY25, already relies on approximately 80% renewable energy.
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Further environmental efforts include replacing 90% of outdated lighting fixtures with energy-efficient LED lights across its sites, significantly reducing energy consumption and heat generation. As part of its community development efforts under CSR, 25 solar-powered LED streetlights were installed in Mysore, demonstrating local environmental impact. Water conservation was bolstered by increasing rainwater harvesting pit capacity from 18 kilolitres to 28 kilolitres. The company also implemented effective waste management practices, such as vermi-composting of garden and food waste for landscaping and replacing disposable paper cups with reusable steel glasses, further reducing waste. Regular energy audits for critical equipment, along with upgrades to systems like capacitor banks for power factor correction and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) controlled compressors, underscore a continuous drive for operational efficiency and a reduced carbon footprint. Measures like providing transportation for all associates also contribute to reducing individual vehicle usage and emissions.
Robust Oversight and Transparent Reporting
The effectiveness of Cyient DLM’s CSR initiatives is reinforced by a robust governance framework and a commitment to transparency. The company’s CSR & ESG Committee, a dedicated body chaired by Muralidhar Yadama, oversees and makes strategic decisions on all sustainability-related issues, including environment, health and safety, corporate social responsibility, and inclusion and diversity. This integrated governance structure ensures that ESG principles are embedded throughout the company’s operations. An annual Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) comprehensively details the company’s environmental, social, and governance initiatives, reflecting its adherence to stringent reporting standards.
Furthermore, impact assessments for key CSR projects, like those in education and skill development, are voluntarily conducted by independent agencies, such as Janma Foundation and Naipunya Association for Skill Development, providing verified insights into the programs’ effectiveness. These assessments confirmed the positive social impact, improved quality education, and effective skill development provided to unemployed rural women. The company maintains a clear grievance redressal mechanism with easily accessible, language-appropriate, and gender-sensitive grievance registers at adopted schools and skill centers, ensuring that feedback and concerns from stakeholders, including communities and employees, are actively received and resolved. This multi-layered oversight and reporting mechanism solidifies Cyient DLM’s position as a responsible corporate citizen, accountable to its stakeholders and committed to continuous improvement.
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Looking Ahead: A Future of Shared Prosperity
Cyient DLM’s substantial CSR spending in FY25, coupled with its strategic initiatives, paints a compelling picture of a company deeply invested in sustainable development. Beyond its impressive financial performance, which saw a robust revenue growth of 27.5% year-on-year to Rs 1,519.62 crore and an EBITDA of Rs 137.2 crore in FY25, the company recognizes its broader role in societal progress. The acquisition of Altek Electronics in 2024 further expanded Cyient DLM’s global reach and U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities, enabling it to serve diverse sectors like Medical & Healthcare, Industrial, and Defense, strengthening its overall resilience.
As Krishna Bodanapu, Chairman of Cyient DLM, articulated, the company remains “focused on scaling globally, and becoming a preferred partner in high-reliability electronics manufacturing” with a “fully digital, sustainable, and customer-driven approach”. This vision is intrinsically linked to its CSR philosophy of building a future-ready enterprise committed to innovation, resilience, and excellence for all stakeholders. By bringing ideas to reality not just in products, but in people’s lives and environmental well-being, Cyient DLM is setting a benchmark for responsible corporate growth and shared prosperity.
(India CSR)
