As a part of its social obligations, IndianOil has always supported the economically and socially challenged sections of the society. Making them a part of its nationwide reseller network and providing them with a source of livelihood. Almost all socially challenged sections are covered under the umbrella of the social objectives schemes. The following table explains how:
Per centage of RO dealerships/LPG distributorships reserved under various social objectives categories:
| Categories | % reserved |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes | 25 |
| Defence Personnel | 8 |
| Freedom Fighters | 2 |
| Outstanding Sports Persons | 2 |
| Paramilitary/Police/Government Personnel | 8 |
| Physically Handicapped | 5 |
| Open Category | 50 |
As a special initiative for empowerment of women, 33% of the dealerships/distributorships in each category are reserved for women. Widows and unmarried women above 40 years of age without earning parents are given preference.
Financial assistance is provided to SC/ST categories of dealers and distributors under the corpus fund scheme. Under this scheme, IndianOil makes the dealership/distributorships ready for operation at its own cost. Thereafter, adequate working capital loan for a full operation cycle of operation is provided recoverable in 100 instalments. This facility is also extended selectively to widows and unmarried women above 40 years of age without earning parents. For those Northeast States that have a pre-dominant population of Scheduled Tribes, the per centage reserved for ST category is as follows:
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