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CPSEs face FY27 score cuts as CSR and MSME payment rules tighten for accountability
India
Published on 14 May 2026
One missed CSR report can erase an entire score
India’s Centre has tightened FY27 performance norms for central public sector enterprises, linking accountability to measurable outcomes. CPSEs can lose full marks if they miss mandatory CSR activity targets or breach MSME procurement and payment requirements, including failing to disclose unpaid bills in annual reports. The evaluation also penalises gaps in succession planning through mark deductions, and adds a heavier focus on R&D and innovation, especially for firms with import dependence. The Centre circulated the guidelines this month under a committee chaired by the cabinet secretary.
- FY27 performance evaluation for CPSEs is now governed by new parameters
- Full marks can be deducted for failing mandatory CSR or MSME procurement obligations
- Delaying payments to micro small and medium enterprises can trigger penalties
- Succession planning shortfalls lead to mark deductions
- CPSEs must disclose pending and paid MSME bills in annual reports
- R&D and innovation assessment is mandatory, including spend over the last three years
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