Hurun Philanthropy List: India’s 5 most favoured philanthropic causes

CNBC TV18

By  Kiran Khatri

Published by  Priyanka Deshpande

Published Nov 3, 2023

The number of donors contributing over ₹100 crore surged from 2 to 14 in 5 years & those contributing over ₹50 crore rose from 5 to 24, said Hurun India MD Anas Rahman Junaid.

The EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023 revealed that just like the previous years, education remained the most favoured cause in FY23. Take a look at India’s 5 most favoured philanthropic causes.

Cause: Ecosystem building

Total Donation: ₹231 crore

Biggest Donor: Nandan Nilekani

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Cause: Environment & sustainability

Total Donation: ₹253 crore

Biggest Donor: Nithin & Nikhil Kamathi

4

Cause: Healthcare

Total Donation: ₹633 crore

Biggest Donor: Mukesh Ambani & family

3

Cause: Arts, Culture & Heritage

Total Donation: 1,345 crore

Biggest Donor: Shiv Nadar & family

2

Cause: Education

Total Donation: 1,547 crore

Biggest Donor: Shiv Nadar & family

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