Integrated Annual Report 2025-26 120 Your Company also remains committed to strengthening India’s higher education infrastructure. Through its continued support to institutions such as Mahindra University, it is fostering academic excellence, research and industry collaboration to nurture future-ready talent. Additionally, merit and need-based scholarships are helping to ensure that deserving students can pursue higher education irrespective of their socio-economic backgrounds. Aligned with the evolving needs of the Automotive Sector marked by a surge in demand for mobility, youth skilling in these emerging capabilities has become a key priority. Your Company supported technical lab infrastructure, and capacity building for students and faculty across 70 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) this year. These efforts are aimed at bridging the skill gaps and building a workforce equipped for the future of mobility. Environmental sustainability continues to be an important part of your Company’s CSR strategy. Through water conservation initiatives, your Company is working closely with rural communities to promote sustainable agriculture practices, enhance water security and encourage responsible management of natural resources. Looking ahead, your Company will continue to strengthen its role as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable growth. By strengthening partnerships, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and deepening community engagement, your Company remains committed to building a more equitable India, one where every individual has the opportunity to Rise. #TogetherWeRise The impact of some of the flagship CSR initiatives your Company invested in FY26 is detailed below: Empowering Girls Project Nanhi Kali embarked on a new journey since last academic year, to empower girls from lower-income backgrounds by supporting them from Grades 6th to 10th through targeted educational and sports initiatives. The program emphasizes holistic development, by integrating curricular and extracurricular activities within schools, enabling girls to transition more seamlessly to higher education and employment opportunities. The in-school curriculum, comprising 40 hours of structured learning, is delivered by highly qualified trainers. Complimenting this, the after-school sports leadership program is facilitated by women from the local communities who are trained by experts. This approach not only creates strong grassroots role models but also serves as a vital bridge between the project and on-ground stakeholders. Additionally, Nanhi Kalis receive a comprehensive kit that includes t-shirts, shoes, socks, a notebook, pens and a year-long supply of feminine hygiene materials, ensuring they can attend school with dignity. Another short-duration initiative, Skill Bridge, focuses on improving English fluency and enhancing job readiness among adolescent girls from Grades 9th to 12th. In parallel, the Teacher Training initiative aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 equips educators to integrate 21st century skills into classroom teaching. In FY26, Project Nanhi Kali supported the education of 1,94,392 underserved girls. Of these, 1,81,037 girls participated in the academic interventions during school hours and sports training programme after school hours in 1,935 schools across 17 districts in 7 states of India. The Mahindra Group supported 1,00,007 girls of which your Company supported 55,406 girls. An additional 13,355 girls were trained under the Skill Bridge program conducted in 6 states. Of these, your Company supported 7,000 girls. Furthermore, 1,500 school teachers from State of Assam, were trained under the Teacher Training program, which was fully supported by your Company. This initiative is expected to further impact the lives of an additional 78,676 girls. Over the years, Project Nanhi Kali has significantly improved school attendance, reduced dropout rates, and enhanced the learning outcomes of girls. Since its inception, Project Nanhi Kali has supported the education of over 9,40,000 underprivileged girls. Empowering Women Kaabil, a CSR-led pioneering flagship initiative dedicated to bridging the gap between Skills, Education and Employment. Kaabil aims to address this gap via a phygital approach through both in-person and digital interventions. Since its inception, Kaabil, has skilled more than 1.4 million women marking a significant milestone leveraging deep learnings and best practices. In FY26 alone the Company has trained 4,62,704 women which has been achieved via three pathways: Employability Skilling: The Mahindra Group’s flagship employability skilling program imparts 21st century soft and life skills to ensure job readiness, including communication, time management, and business etiquette to navigate and secure formal employment.
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