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Corporate social responsibility is a much-discussed concept, across the world and particularly in India, during last few years due to the mandate clause as prescribed in Companies Act 2013. The present paper is an effort to find out to the extent to which five major Maharatna Companies comply with the new CSR perspective to perform a comparative analysis of their CSR activities. This research article explores Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices in Maharatna companies, including BHEL, BPCL, CIL, GAIL, and HPCL. Evaluating their initiatives in education, healthcare, environment, and community development, the study examines the impact of CSR on societal well-being. Drawing on comprehensive reports and studies, the article highlights the evolving role of CSR in these influential public sector enterprises. As India strives for sustainable development, understanding and assessing the CSR contributions of Maharatna companies becomes imperative for shaping corporate responsibility strategies and fostering positive socio-environmental change.