New Delhi, December 08, 2025: Axis Bank has announced a commitment of more than ₹80 crore to support frontier research, advanced technology education and deep-tech innovation at Plaksha University. As part of its multi-year partnership, the Bank inaugurated the Axis Bank FutureTech Building, a state-of-the-art research and learning facility on the university’s campus.
The initiative, launched under the Axis Bank FutureTech CSR Initiative, reinforces the Bank’s long-term support to Plaksha University and its vision to reimagine higher education in India. The programme aims to accelerate India’s deep-tech ecosystem by strengthening research infrastructure, fostering experiential and interdisciplinary learning, and enhancing collaboration between industry and academia—aligning with the country’s Viksit Bharat 2047 goals.
The new FutureTech Building will house the Institute for Inventing the Future, the School of AI and Computer Science, and multiple advanced labs focused on emerging technologies. Axis Bank’s support will also enable the university to scale its interdisciplinary programmes and innovation-led initiatives.
As part of the collaboration, Axis Bank will fund several strategic initiatives, including the Axis Distinguished Faculty Chair in “AI + X”, support for academic programmes in AI, robotics and blockchain, scholarships and PhD fellowships, and global research partnerships.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Amitabh Chaudhry, Managing Director and CEO, Axis Bank, said, “At Axis Bank, we believe that innovation is a national imperative. The FutureTech Building is more than just bricks and mortar—it is a symbol of Axis Bank’s commitment to nurturing innovation, fostering collaboration, and investing in the future of India’s tech talent. Our sustained partnership with Plaksha University is aligned with our conviction that India must nurture world-class research and education ecosystems. By supporting research, scholarships, PhD fellowships, and cutting-edge infrastructure, we are enabling a pipeline of talent that will lead breakthroughs in AI, deep-tech, and emerging technologies, driving both economic growth and societal impact.”
Prof. Rudra Pratap, Founding Vice Chancellor of Plaksha University, added, “This partnership represents more than financial support - a shared vision to advance India’s technology and research capabilities. Axis Bank’s commitment has enabled us to build an ecosystem where students and researchers can collaborate, innovate, and translate frontier technology research into practical solutions that impact society. We are deeply grateful for their long-term belief in our mission.”
Axis Bank has been a key supporter of Plaksha University since 2021, particularly through the Axis Bank Scholarship Program, which has supported more than 30 undergraduate scholars—including 16 students who were part of Plaksha's first graduating class in 2025. The Bank stated that this long-term CSR commitment reflects its focus on strengthening India’s innovation, education and research ecosystem.
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