India's Top Philanthropic Causes in 2025
India's wealthiest families donated a record ₹10,380 crore in 2025, with education leading at ₹4,166 crore. Healthcare, environment, arts, and sports also saw significant increases. The top donors include Shiv Nadar, Mukesh Ambani, and the Bajaj family, with most funds supporting education, health, rural transformation, and emerging causes like sports and sustainability.
In 2025, India's philanthropy reached an all-time high, with the country's richest families donating ₹10,380 crore, an 85% increase over three years. Education remains the top cause, attracting ₹4,166 crore from 107 donors, led by Shiv Nadar's ₹2,392 crore. Healthcare saw a 55% rise to ₹971 crore, with the Bajaj family at the forefront. Environment and sustainability surged 148% to ₹438 crore, while arts and culture jumped 212% to ₹309 crore. Sports for Development debuted with ₹158 crore, reflecting new priorities. Rural transformation, water conservation, research, and community development also received notable funding. The top 10 families contributed over half the total, highlighting concentrated giving. Major donors include Shiv Nadar, Mukesh Ambani, Bajaj, Birla, Adani, Nilekani, Hinduja, and Poonawalla families, supporting a wide range of causes from education and health to sports and sustainability.
