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From Ratan Tata to Warren Buffett: Who gave what among the world's biggest philanthropists?Ratan Tata's will directs a substantial portion of his wealth to charitable foundations, emphasizing education, healthcare, rural developme...01 Apr, 2025, 05.52 PM IST- Giving away Rs 5.6 cr a day, Shiv Nadar top donor in 2023 philanthropy rankings; total contributions surge 56%Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL Tech, remains India's top philanthropist, donating Rs 2,042 crore in 2023. Azim Premji of Wipro follows with Rs ...02 Nov, 2023, 05.42 PM IST
- HCL’s Shiv Nadar is India's most generous person: EdelGive Hurun IndiaWipro's Azim Premji came in second with an annual donation of Rs 484 crore. Premji is the only living Indian to feature in the EdelGive Hur...20 Oct, 2022, 07.52 PM IST
- Tech’s biggest philanthropists, from Premji to ZuckerbergThe founder and chairman of Wipro has consistently been by far the biggest giver among Indian billionaires. In 2001, he established the Azi...07 May, 2022, 08.58 AM IST
- Elon Musk's wealth is now three times more than that of Mukesh Ambani'sThe surge in Musk's wealth helped the billionaire add another milestone to his ever-burgeoning list: He is now three times as rich as Berks...02 Nov, 2021, 10.22 AM IST
- Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin donates $1.14 billion in 'meme coins' to Covid-hit IndiaVitalik Buterin transferred 500 Ethereum coins and over 50 trillion SHIB (Shiba Inu) collectively worth $1.14 billion to India’s Covid-Cryp...13 May, 2021, 10.01 PM IST
- Add philanthropy & Ambani slips in global rankingHowever, a comparison among billionaires based merely on their existing net worth may not be justifiable, especially considering the extens...10 Aug, 2020, 08.41 AM IST
- Premjis, Nadars, fake news and a Rs 45-cr donation that never happenedIt’s best to take posts and messages on social media with a pinch of salt.17 Jan, 2019, 11.28 AM IST
- UAE-based Indian-origin tycoons pledge Rs 125 million for Kerala flood victimsNearly 200 people have lost their lives in Kerala since August 8 due to floods caused by rains and landslides, while over 3.14 lakh people ...19 Aug, 2018, 04.46 PM IST
- 2016 a dull year for philanthropy: The Hurun Research InstituteHCL founder Shiv Nadar topped the Hurun Philanthropy List for the first time, with a donation of Rs 630 crore, followed by Infosys co-found...30 Mar, 2017, 03.59 PM IST
- Wipro buys back shares worth Rs 1,963 crore from Premji-owned trustsThe bulk of the Rs. 1963 crores is expected to help Premji's broader philanthropic ambitions in the near future.21 Jul, 2016, 02.47 AM IST
- American NGOs under 'watchlist' were allegedly donating money to unregistered organisationsA senior government official said US billionaire George Soros-promoted Open Society Foundations donated Rs 4.1 crore to senior lawyer Indir...09 Jun, 2016, 02.33 AM IST
- India Inc honchos to talk philanthropy with Bill Gates at an event hosted by Azim PremjiAt an event hosted by Premji, the first Indian to join Gates and Buffett’s Giving Pledge club, they will discuss how to put wealth on socia...20 Sep, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Rohini Nilekani, Ajay Piramal on Forbes Asia philanthropy listThe list, comprising of 48 persons, also includes four each from Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Sing...26 Jun, 2014, 05.09 PM IST
- Mukesh Ambani 18th richest man in world: IndexIndian business magnate Mukesh Ambani is the 18th richest person in the world with a personal wealth of $24.7 billion in 2012, according to...03 Jan, 2013, 11.10 AM IST
- Charity Fever: Corporate donations rise 30% in FY07According to data culled from a sample of about 3,300 listed companies, corporate donations for FY’07 increased by 30% to Rs 426.53 cr. Sma...07 Jan, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- LN Mittal may bag UK honour before Blair leaves officeBritish Prime Minister Tony Blair is considering honouring prominent Indian-origin businessman Lakshmi Mittal who last week made a £2 milli...23 Jan, 2007, 12.48 AM IST
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