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Ambani says Reliance succession plan near completion as children take over day-to-day operationsMukesh Ambani announced the near-complete transfer of daily management at Reliance Industries to his children, Akash, Isha, and Anant. They...
He dropped out of school, failed at a grocery shop in Jabalpur, and is now a billionaire at the Burj Khalifa. Who is Desi Bling star Satish Sanpal?Satish Sanpal, a school dropout from Jabalpur, is now a Dubai real estate tycoon. Featured on Netflix's Desi Bling, his journey showcases a...
An Indian-American NC State commencement speaker just paid off every senior's final-year student loansAnil Kochhar surprised graduates at NC State Wilson College of Textiles by paying off all their student loans. This generous gift offers gr...
To give, first get to know: Why India’s everyday generosity matters more than everIndia witnesses widespread everyday giving, with households contributing billions annually. While generosity is abundant, most gifts are ad...
From joke to 50X jackpot: American billionaire's simple ‘India-born CEO’ stock-picking idea would have made you a millionaire in 15 yearsA old joke by financier Michael Milken about investing in US companies led by Indian-born CEOs has sparked renewed interest. New analysis s...
India to Africa: How homegrown philanthropic models are going globalIndian philanthropy is increasingly extending its grassroots development models to Africa, adapting localized interventions to address shar...
Vijay-Path: From child artist to the new Thalapathy of Tamil Nadu politics, the life of Chandrasekhar Joseph VijayTVK chief actor Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay has emerged as a significant political force in Tamil Nadu, with his TVK party projected to win ...
Forget will, rich Indian families are writing ‘family constitutions’Family constitution meaning: Wealthy Indian families are increasingly adopting formal family constitutions to govern wealth creation, succe...
Poonawalla's clear shot at access for all via route socialCyrus S Poonawalla, chairman of Serum Institute of India, has created a legacy where business and social impact go hand in hand. His vaccin...
India’s most generous women gave over ₹600 cr in 2025; Rohini Nilekani tops the list with ₹204 crRohini Nilekani has been named India's most generous woman philanthropist, contributing ₹204 crore in the past year. Her focus on social in...
How India’s philanthropy model is changing with Three E'sIndian philanthropy is evolving. Family and young donors now focus on long-term social impact, addressing issues like mental health and cli...
India's social sector funding soars: Projected to reach Rs 45 lkh cr by 2029, driven by public & private sector growthIndia's social sector funding has grown significantly over the last five years, driven primarily by public funding, which constitutes about...
Private philanthropy to expand at 10–15% annually in next five years: Neera Nundy, Partner, DasraPrivate philanthropy is expected to see a significant expansion with family philanthropy seeing a shift towards building a strong ecosystem.
Family philanthropists join hands to launch networkEach member of the invite-only platform launched along with Dasra will contribute at least Rs 50 lakh per year, and the network aspires to ...
Total private philanthropic giving in India estimated to grow at about 12% annuallyThe Covid-19 pandemic has pushed more than 200 million Indians into poverty. With state finances negatively affected because of the pandemi...
Now Generation Philanthropists: The future of Indian philanthropyNGPs belong to multi-generational philanthropic families who are currently engaged in some form of giving, be it traditional philanthropy o...
Family philanthropists will play a pivotal role in building modern India: Amitabh KantThe 'Jedi talks' (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) introduced this year as part of the Dasra Philanthropy Week highlighted the need ...
Pandemic didn't alter altruistic behaviour in Indians: Family philanthropy continued to flourish in 2020Despite this growth in funding, the social sector remains underserved.
Philanthropy in India focuses on one's roots, progresses to the community, and usually remains low-keyFamily businesses can be looked at as microcosmic socioeconomic systems in India, with strong ties to their communities.
Philanthropy: Indians give just 1.5-3% of their annual incomesA Bain report indicates that under the right conditions, giving in India can reach significant and impactful proportions.