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HDFC Bank Parivartan to Field Largest Corporate Contingent at Mumbai Marathon 2026 for Cancer Awareness

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

HDFC Bank announced that it will field nearly 1,500 employees at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 through its CSR programme Parivartan, making it one of the largest corporate contingents at the event. Scheduled to be held on January 18, the initiative aims to support cancer awareness and promote the importance of early detection in partnership with the Indian Cancer Society, India’s oldest non-profit organisation dedicated to cancer care.

Under its Healthcare and Hygiene pillar, HDFC Bank Parivartan focuses on improving access to primary and preventive healthcare, strengthening health infrastructure and encouraging positive health-seeking behaviour within communities. The collaboration with the Indian Cancer Society at the Mumbai Marathon reinforces this commitment, highlighting how early detection can significantly improve cancer treatment outcomes.

As part of the initiative, the Indian Cancer Society will also field over 100 runners, including young cancer survivors and its employees, bringing visibility and inspiration to the cause. The participation of survivors adds a powerful human element, underscoring resilience, hope and the impact of timely diagnosis.

Commenting on the initiative, Kaizad Bharucha, Deputy Managing Director of HDFC Bank, emphasised the Bank’s responsibility towards community well-being, noting that the marathon represents a collective effort to raise awareness and encourage early screening. He highlighted that this is among the largest employee volunteer contingents HDFC Bank has fielded for the event to date.

Indian Cancer Society’s Hon. Secretary and Managing Trustee, Usha Thorat, expressed gratitude for HDFC Bank’s continued support, stating that awareness remains the first and most critical step in improving cancer outcomes in India, where fear, stigma and lack of information often delay diagnosis. She noted that seeing cancer survivors participate in the marathon sends a strong message of courage and hope.

To mark the collaboration, the Indian Cancer Society has conducted cancer awareness sessions for HDFC Bank employees and organised screening camps at select locations. Beyond this marathon initiative, HDFC Bank Parivartan continues to support healthcare programmes across the country, including partnerships with institutions such as the Gujarat Cancer Society and Tata Memorial Hospital, reinforcing its long-term commitment to building healthier and stronger communities across India.

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HDFC Bank Releases First Standalone CSR Report, Spends ₹1,068 Crore in FY25

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, has released its first-ever standalone annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, marking a significant milestone in its decade-long journey of social impact through its umbrella initiative, Parivartan. The report highlights the Bank’s sustained commitment to inclusive and sustainable development across the country.

In FY 2024–25, HDFC Bank spent ₹1,068.03 crore on CSR initiatives, reflecting an increase of nearly ₹123 crore over the previous year. As of March 31, 2025, the Bank’s cumulative CSR investment stands at ₹6,176 crore. Over the past ten years, Parivartan has touched 10.56 crore lives across 28 states and eight Union Territories, with projects implemented in 102 of the 112 Aspirational Districts identified by the Government of India. The Bank has also extended its rural development initiatives to 298 border villages.

The CSR Report outlines HDFC Bank’s work across six core focus areas that address critical social and environmental needs. Its flagship Holistic Rural Development Programme follows an integrated, cluster-based approach to improve infrastructure, education, natural resource management, health and sanitation, positively impacting over 14.92 lakh households. In education, the Bank has strengthened access and quality through scholarships, digital learning and infrastructure, disbursing over 29,000 scholarships, setting up more than 2,600 SMART schools and establishing 930 community libraries.

Through skill training and livelihood enhancement programmes, HDFC Bank has enabled 7.2 lakh individuals, including youth and women, to secure sustainable livelihoods. Its healthcare and hygiene initiatives have expanded access to preventive care, maternal and child health services and hygiene awareness, benefiting over three lakh individuals through mobile clinics, cancer care support and maternal health initiatives. Financial literacy and inclusion efforts have empowered individuals with banking awareness and digital safety, with the Bank’s Vigil Aunty campaign on fraud awareness reaching over 21 lakh followers online.

The newest focus area under Parivartan, natural resource management, promotes sustainability through water conservation, afforestation, solar energy solutions and biodiversity conservation. To date, the Bank has created 14,520 water conservation structures and installed more than 69,000 solar lights, supporting long-term environmental stewardship.

Aligned with 10 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, HDFC Bank’s CSR initiatives reflect an integrated approach to development that balances economic progress with social equity and environmental responsibility. Commenting on the milestone, Kaizad Bharucha, Deputy Managing Director, HDFC Bank, said that Parivartan represents the Bank’s sustained effort to work alongside communities in unlocking their potential, guided by a philosophy of inclusive, locally relevant and future-focused development.

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HDFC Bank to Host 17th Annual Nationwide Blood Donation Drive on December 5, 2025

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

HDFC Bank, one of India’s leading private-sector banks, will host the 17th edition of its nationwide Blood Donation Drive under its flagship CSR initiative, Parivartan. The annual effort is scheduled for December 5, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and will take place across more than 1,100 cities in India. The initiative continues to be one of the Bank’s most impactful community welfare programmes, encouraging large-scale participation from employees, customers, corporates, defence personnel, students and members of local communities.

The drive highlights the Bank’s commitment to supporting the country’s ongoing requirement for safe and timely blood donations. Since its inception in 2007, the Annual Blood Donation Drive has grown from only 88 centres and 4,385 units collected to more than 5,533 camps and 3.38 lakh units collected across 1,408 locations in 2024. It also earned a Guinness World Record in 2013 for conducting the largest single-day, multiple-venue blood donation event.

Mr Kaizad Bharucha, Deputy Managing Director at HDFC Bank, expressed gratitude to all volunteers and partners who have contributed to the drive over the years. He emphasised that the simple act of donating blood can create an immediate and meaningful impact on someone’s life. Mr Bhavesh Zaveri, Executive Director at HDFC Bank, noted that the initiative has grown significantly due to the dedication and teamwork demonstrated by employees and partners, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to strengthening India’s healthcare ecosystem.

To ensure the highest standards of safety and transparency, HDFC Bank collaborates with reputed blood banks, healthcare institutions, NGOs and government authorities. This year’s edition will continue these partnerships, maintaining strong adherence to medical protocols and ethical practices. With community participation at its core, the 17th Annual Blood Donation Drive seeks to inspire individuals across the country to come together and contribute to a life-saving cause.