CSR-2 Filing Deadline Extended to 30th June 2025

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In a welcome move for CSR-compliant entities, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has officially extended the deadline for filing Form CSR-2 for the financial year 2023–24.

As per the notification issued under the Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules), 2025 [G.S.R. 317(E)] dated 19th May 2025, Rule 12(1B) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 has been amended to revise the filing deadline from 31st March 2025 to 30th June 2025.

🔹 Who Needs to File?

All companies falling under the scope of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013—which mandates CSR compliance—are required to file CSR-2, disclosing key CSR activities and expenditures for the financial year.

🔹 Why It Matters

CSR-2 is a critical compliance requirement that reinforces transparency and accountability in CSR governance. Timely and accurate submission is necessary to avoid penalties and regulatory scrutiny.

🖥️ How to File

The CSR-2 Form must be submitted through the MCA Portal on or before 30th June 2025.

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