CSR & Sustainability

CSR & Sustainability

From a single-product company manufacturing shock absorbers in 1961 to a market leader in ride control products, Gabriel India Limited (GIL), the flagship company of the ANAND Group, has continuously evolved through innovation, engineering excellence and the power of partnerships. Today, the company offers a portfolio of more than 500 products and serves customers across six continents through a growing global presence.

Our CSR Focus

Gabriel India aligns its community development initiatives with nine United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs):

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Through SNS Foundation (SNSF), Gabriel India supports community development initiatives across Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan, with a focus on education, livelihoods, sustainability and healthcare.

KEY INITIATIVES

Advancing Quality Education

Gabriel India supports the development of learning environments that enable children to thrive by strengthening school infrastructure and enhancing access to quality education. Across government schools in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh; Hosur, Tamil Nadu; Nashik, Maharashtra and the Bali block of Rajasthan, the company has invested in facilities, teaching support and academic interventions that have improved learning outcomes and student engagement.

Impact

  • More than 42 government schools supported
  • Over 83,000 students benefited from education initiatives between 2014 and 2026
  • Improved school infrastructure and strengthened learning environments across multiple states
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Empowering Women Through Skills and Livelihoods

Gabriel India is committed to advancing economic inclusion by supporting skill development and entrepreneurship among girls and women. Through multi-skill development centres and partnerships with organisations such as National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood Mission (MSRLM), the company helps women build employability skills, access financial services and create sustainable livelihoods.

Training programmes are aligned with national skill standards and equip participants with industry-relevant capabilities that enhance their employment and income generation opportunities.

Impact

  • More than 21,000 girls and women trained through skill development centres over the last decade
  • Approximately 200 women self-help groups supported through microcredit, capacity building and livelihood initiatives
  • Increased access to entrepreneurship and income-generation opportunities for rural women
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Promoting Environmental Sustainability and Water Security

Gabriel India supports initiatives that strengthen natural resource conservation, promote renewable energy and create healthier community environments. The company collaborates with local authorities and community stakeholders to maintain green public spaces, improve access to water and expand the use of clean energy solutions.

Projects include public park development, solar-powered irrigation systems and rainwater harvesting infrastructure that improve environmental outcomes while benefiting local communities.

Impact

  • Four public parks developed and maintained in Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh, and Chakan, Pune, Maharashtra contributing to greener community spaces and improved
    environmental quality
  • Solar-powered irrigation system installed to support 42 acres of fruit cultivation in Pune
    district
  • Rainwater harvesting infrastructure established to strengthen water availability for surrounding communities
  • Enhanced access to renewable energy and sustainable water management solutions
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Improving Health and Well-Being

Gabriel India supports access to primary healthcare in underserved rural communities through mobile health services that bring medical consultation and basic healthcare closer to residents. These initiatives help address healthcare access challenges in remote areas while improving preventive and primary health outcomes.

Impact

  • Mobile medical services reaching nine villages in Rajasthan
  • Population coverage of approximately 22,500 people
  • Free medical consultations and medicines provided to rural communities
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Creating Sustainable Community Impact

Gabriel India believes sustainable business growth goes hand in hand with community well-being. Through long-term investments in education, women’s empowerment, environmental stewardship and healthcare, the company continues to create meaningful opportunities and strengthen the resilience of communities across India. By working in partnership with local stakeholders, Gabriel India is helping build a more inclusive and sustainable future.

New Initiatives in 2025 -26

  • Hosur: Construction of Water ATM 2000LPH  at Bathalapalli Village
  • Hosur: Installation of Water ATM of capacity 1000 LPH at Vill. Thoduthepalli
  • Dewas: Construction of bus stop
  • Nashik: Completion of construction of girls’ hostel at Tribal Residential School, Velunje