TTC PERSPECTIVE
India’s wealthiest are no longer defined merely by what they earn, but by what they return. The EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2025 captures this transformation with remarkable clarity—191 individuals donated a record-breaking ₹10,380 crore, marking an 85% rise in just three years. This surge isn’t just about numbers; it reflects a profound cultural shift where affluence is being reimagined as accountability.
Leading the movement, Shiv Nadar and his family contributed an extraordinary ₹2,708 crore, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to education and empowerment. Mukesh Ambani followed with ₹626 crore, while the Infosys family collectively gave over ₹850 crore—each contribution echoing the belief that true leadership extends beyond balance sheets.
Education still dominates the landscape, but causes such as sustainability, healthcare, and capacity building are steadily gaining ground, signalling a more holistic approach to nation-building.
The 2025 list also celebrates the emergence of women philanthropists as a defining force. With over ₹600 crore in contributions, they are reshaping what compassion looks like at scale. Rohini Nilekani, at the helm with ₹204 crore, exemplifies this shift—her giving marked by intellect, empathy, and vision.
What makes this year’s report deeply moving is the intentionality behind the generosity. These are not acts of impulse—they are commitments to continuity, built into the very DNA of India’s corporate conscience. Each figure on the list reflects a growing awareness that wealth, when aligned with purpose, becomes a force for societal renewal.
The EdelGive Hurun List 2025 isn’t just a compilation of donations—it’s a declaration of transformation. It signals an era where business success and benevolence are no longer separate pursuits but two sides of the same destiny.
This growing culture of giving reflects a deeper sense of social accountability, reminding us that progress is not the duty of a few but the shared responsibility of many. India’s next leap forward will come when more individuals, across every class and community, join this movement of purposeful participation.
This is the new language of Indian philanthropy—measured not in crores, but in courage.
