Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Shiv Nadar Leads India's Top Philanthropists in 2025 Hurun List; Ambani Family Second
Imagine rich people in India are like superheroes who use their money to help others.
A new report shows that these superheroes gave away a lot of money last year, much more than in the past!
Shiv Nadar and his family gave the most, like a superhero with a giant shield of generosity.
Mukesh Ambani and his family were also big givers, like superheroes with powerful capes.
Many other families and even some professionals joined in, donating money to help with important things like schools and making society better.
Even young entrepreneurs are now sharing their wealth.
This shows that many wealthy people in India want to make the country a better place by helping those in need.
India's top 191 philanthropists donated a collective ₹10,380 crore in FY25, an 85% increase over three years.
Shiv Nadar and his family led the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2025 with donations totaling ₹2,708 crore, primarily for education and social development.
Mukesh Ambani and his family ranked second, donating ₹626 crore, with Reliance Industries' CSR spending significantly exceeding mandates.
Rohini Nilekani was recognized as India's most generous woman philanthropist, contributing ₹204 crore to social innovation.
Professional leaders and younger philanthropists like the Kamath brothers also made substantial contributions, highlighting a growing trend of giving across different segments of the wealthy.
- Who
- 191 philanthropists in India, including Shiv Nadar & family, Mukesh Ambani & family, Bajaj family, Kumar Mangalam Birla & family, Gautam Adani & family, Nandan Nilekani, Hinduja family, Rohini Nilekani, Sudhir & Samir Mehta, Cyrus S. Poonawalla & Adar Poonawalla, Nikhil & Nithin Kamath, A M Naik, Amit & Archana Chandra, and Prashanth & Amitha Prakash.
- What
- The EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2025 details the philanthropic contributions of India's wealthiest individuals and families, showing a significant increase in donations.
- When
- Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The report was released in 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To showcase the growing culture of large-scale giving among India's wealthiest individuals and families, with a focus on education, social development, and systemic transformation.
Individual and Family Giving
Corporate and Professional Giving
Donation Amounts and Ranking
Individual and Family Giving
Shiv Nadar and his family topped the list with ₹2,708 crore in donations. Mukesh Ambani and his family were second with ₹626 crore. Other notable family/individual donors include the Bajaj family (₹446 crore), Kumar Mangalam Birla and family (₹440 crore), Gautam Adani and family (₹376 crore), Nandan Nilekani (₹304 crore), Hinduja family (₹298 crore), Rohini Nilekani (₹204 crore), Sudhir and Samir Mehta (₹189 crore), and Cyrus S. Poonawalla & Adar Poonawalla (₹173 crore). Rohini Nilekani is highlighted as India's most generous woman philanthropist.
Corporate and Professional Giving
Professional leaders like former L&T Group Chairman A M Naik (₹54 crore), Amit and Archana Chandra (₹47 crore), and venture capitalists Prashanth Prakash and Amitha Prashanth (₹17 crore) made significant personal contributions, totaling nearly ₹800 crore over the past three years. The Kamath brothers (Nikhil and Nithin) from Zerodha also donated ₹147 crore.
Focus Areas
Individual and Family Giving
Donations from top families like Shiv Nadar's are primarily directed towards education and social development. Rohini Nilekani's contributions support social innovation and systemic transformation. Reliance Industries' CSR spending exceeded mandated contributions.
Corporate and Professional Giving
While specific focus areas for professional leaders' donations are not detailed, their contributions add to the overall increase in philanthropic giving. The Kamath brothers' donation amount is also highlighted.
- Report Name
- EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2025
- Total Donors
- 191
- Total Donation Amount (FY25)
- ₹10,380 crore
- Donation Increase (Past 3 Years)
- 85%
- Top Donor
- Shiv Nadar & family
- Shiv Nadar's Donation
- ₹2,708 crore
- Mukesh Ambani & family's Donation
- ₹626 crore
- Number of First-Time Entrants
- 12
Sources
India’s Top 10 Philanthropists: Shiv Nadar, Mukesh Ambani lead the most generous families
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India’s top 10 most generous billionaires; check where Mukesh Ambani stands
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Hurun India Philanthropy List 2025: Rohini Nilekani named India’s most generous woman with ₹204 crore donation
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