AMCHAM India

AMCHAM India is the apex chamber of U.S. Industry in India.

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At AMCHAM India’s 10th CSR Conference: Shaping the Future: AI & Innovation in CSR, a key question took center stage, how can India translate its AI ambitions into meaningful impact for society? In his special address, Mr. Sudeep Shrivastava, Joint Secretary, @GoI_MeitY, Chief Operating Officer, @OfficialINDIAai , Government of India, highlighted the IndiaAI Mission’s focus on building a robust AI ecosystem through indigenous innovation, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, skill development, and responsible adoption.

He emphasized the potential of CSR to accelerate AI-led social impact by supporting field-level pilots, investing in capacity building, enabling community engagement, and scaling solutions with measurable outcomes. The address also underscored the importance of collaboration among government, corporates, start-ups and civil society to ensure AI is safe, inclusive and accessible, particularly for underserved communities.

The key takeaway: The true potential of AI lies not just in technological advancement, but in its ability to drive inclusive growth and deliver lasting societal impact.

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Celebrating @lionsclubs Foundation (LCIF), our November partner in ‘Partners in Progress: U.S. Industry in India!’ LCIF and Johnson & Johnson empower children globally through Sight for Kids, providing screenings, referrals, and eyeglasses. #USIndiaPartnership #AMCHAMIndiaCares #LCIFLions

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Strengthening U.S.- India engagement through meaningful dialogue and collaboration! AMCHAM’s Agriculture & Food Processing Committee hosted an engaging interactive session with Mr. Mark Ford, Minister Counselor for Agricultural Affairs, U.S. Embassy, bringing together U.S. Embassy officials and representatives from AMCHAM member companies.

The discussion focused on opportunities to strengthen U.S.-India collaboration in agriculture and food processing, alongside broader industry priorities, including CSR, sustainability, manufacturing, employment generation, global capability centers (GCCs), skilling, and key business challenges in India.

The interactive exchange enabled members to share industry perspectives, highlight priorities, and identify opportunities for stronger engagement between the U.S. Embassy and industry.

Mr. Mark Ford, Minister Counselor for Agricultural Affairs | Ms. Karen F. Richards, Senior Agricultural Attaché | Mr. Joseph Degreenia, Agricultural Attaché | Dr. Santosh Singh, Senior Agricultural Specialist | Ms. Radha Mani, Agricultural Specialist | Ms. Shilpita Das, Agricultural Specialist

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At AMCHAM India’s Tamil Nadu signature conference, the panel on ‘Talent for Tomorrow: Building a Future-Ready Workforce’ explored how talent development can keep pace with rapid technological and industrial transformation.

The discussion highlighted the need to strengthen industry–academia collaboration, foster an innovation and R&D-led economy, prepare talent for AI-driven manufacturing, and embed continuous learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The conversation underscored the importance of aligning industry, academia, and government to build a workforce equipped to drive innovation, enhance competitiveness, and shape Tamil Nadu’s next phase of growth.

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Sandip Patel @IBM India & South Asia| Anubhav Kumar @Boeing_In| Prabhtej Singh @PinnacleGroup, Inc. | Naresh Raj k Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology (Sairam Group of Institutions)| Sudhir Kamath @Trimble Inc.| Ajay Vij @IndiaAccenture

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Can AI and fintech power Tamil Nadu’s $1.5 trillion economy ambition?
At AMCHAM India’s Tamil Nadu signature conference, ‘Tamil Nadu: Accelerating to a $1.5 Trillion Economy – AI, Innovation and Technology,’ the panel explored opportunities to strengthen the state’s financial services ecosystem.

The discussion covered access to finance for businesses and start-ups, AI-led transformation of banks and NBFCs, fintech innovation, digital public infrastructure, wealth management and emerging opportunities in financial services technology. The conversation highlighted the role of innovation, enabling policies, and industry collaboration in driving financial sector growth and advancing Tamil Nadu’s economic ambitions.

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Sivakumar Narayanaswamy Congruent Info-Tech| Mohammad “MG” Ghouse @dellindia | Srikanth Ramachandra @NTrustIndia Infotech | Mayuran Palanisamy @deloitteindia

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|| Insights || From AMCHAM's 10th CSR Conference 'Shaping the Future: AI & Innovation in CSR Ms. Nidhi Bhasin, CEO, Digital Green India

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At AMCHAM India’s 10th CSR Conference: Shaping the Future: AI & Innovation in CSR, industry and social-sector experts examined practical applications of artificial intelligence in corporate social responsibility initiatives across sectors. The session brought together perspectives on the implementation of technology and AI in CSR projects, with a focus on case studies and practices that can inform program design and execution. The session on ‘Case Studies with AI’ provided an opportunity to examine how organizations are applying these technologies to address social challenges and strengthen the implementation of development initiatives. The session focused on translating emerging technological capabilities into practical approaches for CSR, while encouraging the exchange of experiences and learnings across sectors.

Nidhi Bhasin Digital Green India| Geetanjali Gaur @KyndrylIndia | Hardik Parikh @_sattva Consulting| Rajesh Varghese @PYXERAIndia

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|| Insights || From AMCHAM's 10th CSR Conference 'Shaping the Future: AI & Innovation in CSR Mr. Hardik Parikh, Engagement Manager @_sattva Consulting

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|| Insights || From AMCHAM's 10th CSR Conference 'Shaping the Future: AI & Innovation in CSR Mr. Arun Nathan, Partner – Non-Profit Advisory, @_sattva Consulting

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What if social impact could be funded with the same rigor, transparency, and accountability that define our financial markets? That is the opportunity the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) seeks to unlock. The 10th CSR Conference: Shaping the Future: AI & Innovation in CSR featured a workshop by knowledge partner Sattva on ‘Social Stock Exchange (SSE) in Practice: Compliance, Instruments and How to List’ that offered valuable insights into the evolving landscape of social sector funding in India.

The discussions highlighted how the SSE can serve as a meaningful bridge between donors, investors, and social sector organizations, creating opportunities for greater access to funding and enabling organizations to scale their impact. A key takeaway was that trust, transparency, and accountability are the foundation of a successful SSE ecosystem. Beyond understanding fundraising opportunities, organizations need to evaluate their strategic readiness, familiarize themselves with regulatory requirements and ensure robust compliance and reporting practices.

The interactive session, including a quiz on SSE frameworks, due diligence, subscription requirements, and reporting obligations, brought a practical dimension to the discussion. As India's social impact ecosystem continues to evolve, the SSE has the potential to unlock new avenues for funding, strengthen institutional credibility, and channel resources towards meaningful, measurable social change. Because creating lasting social impact requires more than intent. It requires the right capital, credibility, and collaboration.

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Gaurav Kapoor @bseindia |Arun Nathan @_sattva | Saloni Gupta @_sattva

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At AMCHAM India’s 10th CSR Conference ‘Shaping the Future: AI & Innovation in CSR,’ a panel on ‘Code, Capital, and Community: Operationalizing AI Across India's Social Impact Sector’ explored how artificial intelligence and digital public infrastructure can help move social-impact initiatives beyond isolated pilots towards scalable, population-level implementation.

The discussion examined the role of strategic corporate philanthropy in supporting shared digital public goods (DPGs), robust data architectures, and responsible AI safeguards. It also explored practical applications across AI-driven workforce skilling, vernacular welfare entitlement delivery, and non-profit capacity building. The panel considered how CSR capital, digital infrastructure and multi-stakeholder collaboration can be aligned to address last-mile challenges and expand access to social services, while ensuring that technology-enabled interventions remain ethical, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of vulnerable communities.

Monisha Banerjee @AnudipF | Anirban Chaudhury @ILSS_Official| Arjita Madan @IndusAction | Erica Arya @ProjectTech4Dev| Rohini Kamath @Cisco India

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At AMCHAM India’s 10th CSR Conference: Shaping the Future: AI & Innovation in CSR, Mr. Harish Krishnan, Chairman – CSR Committee, AMCHAM and Managing Director & Chief Policy Officer, @Cisco South and Southeast Asia, highlighted the contributions of U.S. companies to India’s development journey and the importance of sharing best practices to inspire greater industry participation.
Looking ahead to the next decade of the U.S.–India partnership, he emphasized the potential of artificial intelligence to move beyond R&D labs and create meaningful social impact—from supporting farmers and strengthening healthcare to enabling easier access to public services in multiple Indian languages.

He underscored the importance of government–industry partnerships in democratizing AI, reaching underserved communities at scale and developing innovative collaborations for social good. Drawing on an overview of India’s CSR landscape, the discussion also highlighted the growth of CSR expenditure to ₹40,794 crore, at a CAGR of 14% since the enactment of the CSR law, while emphasizing the need for outcome-driven, sustainable models that can unlock larger investments and amplify impact.

The key takeaway: The convergence of AI, collaborative partnerships, and outcome-focused CSR can create new pathways for inclusive growth and lasting social impact.

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AMCHAM India, in collaboration with knowledge partner @_sattva , released a report on ‘India’s CSR Landscape and American Corporations’ at the 10th CSR Conference on November 3rd in New Delhi. The report highlights the growing contribution of American companies to India’s CSR ecosystem, with their share of CSR spending nearly doubling over the past decade and global capability centers (GCCs) emerging as the largest contributors.

Key findings reveal that American companies are India’s largest source of foreign CSR funding, contributing ₹6,421 crore (approximately USD 755 million) during FY 2023–25. Offering a comprehensive overview of India’s CSR landscape, the report underscores the expanding role of American companies in supporting India’s development priorities and advancing inclusive and sustainable growth.

Download the report : https://t.co/4DZ9FF1eZc

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|| Insights || From AMCHAM's 10th CSR Conference 'Shaping the Future: AI & Innovation in CSR Ms. Saloni Gupta, Head – Corporate Advisory, Sattva Consulting

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|| Insights || From AMCHAM's 10th CSR Conference 'Shaping the Future: AI & Innovation in CSR Mr. Rajesh Varghese, Co-Chairman – CSR Committee, AMCHAM and Country Director, @PyxeraGlobal India

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How can AI move beyond automation to drive smarter decisions, greater productivity, and stronger manufacturing competitiveness? At AMCHAM India’s Tamil Nadu signature conference, ‘Tamil Nadu: Accelerating to a $1.5 Trillion Economy – AI, Innovation and Technology,’ industry leaders explored the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into industrial operations.

The discussion focused on real-world AI applications, data quality, opportunities to strengthen execution, and workforce readiness, highlighting the need to translate technological advancements into measurable industrial outcomes.

With its strong manufacturing base and significant presence of U.S. companies, Tamil Nadu is well positioned to advance intelligent manufacturing and strengthen its global competitiveness.

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