Website honored for its dedication to empowering individuals and uplifting communities throughout the Asia Pacific region at the Euromoney Awards.
Deutsche Bank India has been lauded for its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, winning the title of "India's Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility" by Euromoney in 2025 [1].
The bank's CSR programs have made a significant impact, touching the lives of over 316,000 people in 2024 alone [1]. Key initiatives include:
Education
Deutsche Bank has partnered with the Smile Foundation to support over 700 young women in STEM education through a four-year program, offering mentorship from bank employees [1].
Empowering Women
In collaboration with SEWA, the bank has helped more than 4,000 women entrepreneurs build sustainable livelihoods, exemplified by the Kamla Café chain run by 2,400 women in Ahmedabad [1].
People with Disabilities
Through the Sarthak Educational Trust, 500+ people with disabilities have been trained in English, digital, and life skills, with 75% securing employment [1].
Environmental Impact
Partnering with the Centre for MicroFinance, the bank has promoted climate-smart agriculture, supporting 3,000 women farmers to increase crop yields and irrigation efficiency by 80% [1].
LGBTQ+ Inclusion
The bank provides educational opportunities to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including support for Mumbai’s first salon run by the Transgender community, further reflecting its inclusive CSR outlook [1].
Volunteerism
Kaushik Shaparia, CEO of India and Emerging Asia, stated that more than 40% of employees in India volunteered their time and talent last year [1].
Deutsche Bank employees have also shown their support at events like the Tokyo Pride Parade and participated in events such as the dbEnable inclusive cycling event with the Para Cycling Federation of Singapore.
These initiatives have collectively contributed to the bank’s recognition for corporate responsibility in India in 2025 [1].
[1] Deutsche Bank website, accessed on March 22, 2025.
Investment banking at Deutsche Bank within the realm of finance is not just about numbers, but also about investment in diversity-and-inclusion. The bank's business strategies extend to education-and-self-development, with partnerships like the one with the Smile Foundation, empowering over 700 young women in STEM education [1]. Furthermore, personal-growth is fostered as the bank supports women entrepreneurs through SEWA, providing opportunities for over 4,000 women to build sustainable livelihoods [1].
