Аннотация:Purpose The purpose of this paper is both to argue that CSR has a role to play in the empowerment of women in India and to show that this is actually happening. Design/methodology/approach The research is based on reported information from Indian companies. Findings The paper makes a link between these two topics which has not been made before. Practical implications The paper has a practical implication both for Indian companies and for companies elsewhere in the world in terms of their concern with corporate social responsibility. Originality/value The paper's value is in broadening and defining the concept of CSR and its implications.
