Archive · 20 May 2025
Indian Philanthropists Featured in TIME's Inaugural Philanthropy List
TIME magazine made a list of the most important people in the world of helping others, called philanthropy.
Several people from India were included.
Mukesh and Nita Ambani, who run big businesses, give away a lot of money to help people.
Azim Premji, who used to run a tech company, also gives a lot, especially to schools.
Nikhil Kamath, a young businessman, is also on the list because he promised to give away a lot of his money to good causes.
This list highlights people around the world who are making a big difference by donating and working for charities.
They focus on things like education, health, and helping people in need.
Mukesh and Nita Ambani were recognized for their philanthropic efforts.
Azim Premji was acknowledged for his transformative work in education.
Nikhil Kamath was noted as the youngest Indian Giving Pledge signee.
The Ambanis donated approximately USD 48 million in 2024.
The TIME100 list includes global figures like David Beckham and Warren Buffett.
- Who
- Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, Azim Premji, Nikhil Kamath, and others
- What
- Named in TIME's first philanthropy power list
- When
- Released in 2025
- Where
- Featured in TIME magazine
- Why
- To recognize influential donors and leaders in philanthropy
- Donations by Mukesh and Nita Ambani (2024)
- Rs 407 crore (approx. USD 48 million)
- Azim Premji Foundation grants (last year)
- USD 109 million
- Azim Premji Foundation's support
- 8 million children
- Nikhil Kamath's Giving Pledge signing age
- 36
- Kamath brothers' climate solutions commitment
- Over USD 100 million
- YIPP funds raised
- USD 8 million