A.T.E.’s founder, Mr S H Bhagwati, was a social worker and an independence campaigner who set up A.T.E. in 1939 to promote Indian economic development. A.T.E. has a long history of taking up social causes – ranging from the donation of 200,000 ft² of land that contributed to the establishment of the Bhagwati Hospital at Borivali in Mumbai, to rural development work in Gujarat through the Associated Industries Rural Development Trust formed in 1979, including the Santokba Bhagwati General Hospital at Dholka.
The philosophy of “doing business in the best interest of society” is firmly embedded in the DNA of the A.T.E. group and is integral to strategy, business practices, and Corporate Social Responsibility at A.T.E.
Our ethos is encapsulated in our corporate slogan, “Partnering People & the Planet”. Partnering People covers our social welfare activities, and Partnering the Planet includes our efforts for sustainable development through our products and actions.
Our social welfare initiatives are anchored through structured CSR efforts and long-term engagement with communities, reflecting A.T.E.’s values and legacy.
We contribute to sustainable development through green products and actions that aid the environment, aligned with A.T.E.’s commitment to responsible growth.
A.T.E. has created an enabling environment for its employees to contribute to society, not just through donations and charity, but through volunteering personal time for the welfare and upliftment of society.
A.T.E.’s CSR initiatives are guided by a long-standing commitment to society and delivered through the A.T.E. Chandra Foundation, focusing on education, healthcare, and community development.
A.T.E. Chandra Foundation (ATECF) anchors the giving of the Chandra family and the A.T.E. Group. The Foundation works in collaboration with many leading Indian and Global organisations in the social sector.