ICICI Group commits Rs 100 crore to fight COVID-19 pandemic

ICICI Group today announced that it has committed Rs. 100 crore to support the nation in its fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. Of this, the Group pledges to contribute Rs. 80 crore to the ‘PM Cares Fund’ and Rs. 20 crore to state governments and local authorities in their efforts to battle the pandemic. The sum of Rs. 100 crore is being contributed by ICICI Bank and all its subsidiaries.

Speaking on the initiative, Sandeep Batra, President, ICICIBank said, “ICICI Group has always partnered the nation—at the times ofprogress as well as in times of need. The outbreak of COVID-19 has thrown anunprecedented challenge to the nation and its citizens. It demands us to standtogether and fight the challenge.  “Ourpledge to the ‘PM Cares Fund’ as well as state governments and localauthorities is part of our commitment to join the Central Government and thelocal authorities in their fight against the pandemic. This is our humble wayto salute the heroic efforts of the people, who are at the forefront of this challenge.We are confident that the country will win this battle and emerge victorious.”

   

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