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Abstract: The Corporate Social Responsibility which popularly known by its acronym CSR is the integral function of the Industries and Socio-Economic, Health firms etc. So far Indian CSR practices concerned, the 19th and most probably 20th century colonial Indian industrialists tried to do philanthropic activities in rural areas and in the field of education and Health though it was not the integral part of the industry. This paper tries to find out the meaning and functioning of the CSR so as to understand the jargon of CSR. It also finds why the Multinational Corporations as well as certain industries even not multi-national are engaged into the practices of CSR. Are there any motives behind conducting CSR activities? Whether it is for Social cause or for the Company to stay in a limelight of the Stock Market? Actually, the CSR systems are held to legitimise the functions of the corporation by influencing stakeholders� and society�s perceptions towards it. These CSR activities are held to build corporate reputation which will increase the consumer base for them. This paper tries to show the findings about CSR understanding by the firms which are actually involved into business practices. Whether social responsibility is imposed or these corporations themselves adopting these CSR Practices? What are the areas which can be addressed by the CSR? Are there different CSR of the Stock listed companies and non-stock-listed Companies? The paper have also taken samples of the CSR functioning firms and authorities and have tried to reveal the findings of CSR.