Archive · 19 Nov 2025
India's Philanthropy Surge: EdelGive–Hurun List 2025
India's richest people are giving more money to help others.
In 2025, 191 wealthy people donated Rs 10,380 crore, which is a big increase from three years ago.
They gave money to help with education, health, and other important causes.
Shiv Nadar, the founder of HCL Technologies, gave the most money, focusing on education.
Other wealthy people like Mukesh Ambani and the Bajaj family also gave a lot of money.
In Gurugram, a foundation called M3M Foundation gave Rs 70 crore to help with many different causes.
191 philanthropists donated Rs 10,380 crore in FY 2024-25, an 85% rise in three years
Shiv Nadar topped the list with Rs 2,708 crore, focusing on education
Mukesh Ambani and family secured second place with Rs 626 crore
Education was the most favoured cause, with 107 philanthropists contributing
Gurugram's M3M Foundation emerged as the city's philanthropy leader, donating Rs 70 crore
- Who
- 191 philanthropists
- What
- donated Rs 10,380 crore
- When
- FY 2024-25
- Where
- India
- Why
- to support social causes
- Total donations
- Rs 10,380 crore
- Increase in donations
- 85% in three years
- Top donor
- Shiv Nadar (Rs 2,708 crore)
- Second place
- Mukesh Ambani and family (Rs 626 crore)
- Most favoured cause
- Education
- Gurugram's top philanthropist
- M3M Foundation (Rs 70 crore)