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Forbes India 13th Anniversary: Rewind of Key Milestones of India's Corporates and Startups
A rewind of the key milestones in India's corporates and startups, through the lens of 13 years of Forbes India
Column
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Family philanthropy is spreading its wings in India
In this special issue on India's Next Wave of Philanthropy, the Forbes India team dives deep into a new set of super-rich families that are going beyond writing cheques to support causes like education, health and women's empowerment from the grassroots. We also analyse new trends in giving and new approaches that combine funds and participation
Leadership
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Ajit Isaac and the necessity of a clear vision to create long-term impact with philanthropy
The chairman of Quess Corp had laid out a 14-point charter for Careworks Foundation, the CSR arm of his company, when it was established in 2014. The charter, planning and strategy to achieve the goals are creating long-term impact for children and youth in terms of education and health care
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How family philanthropy can shape a new social contract in India
The India Philanthropy Report 2023 released today shows that family philanthropy is expected to grow at ~18 percent CAGR from FY22 to FY27, but there is still a gap between giving potential of these families and needs of vulnerable communities. Philanthropic families must not only increase their giving, but also channel it in a more catalytic manner to have a stronger impact
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How Persistent Systems' Anand Deshpande is using his wealth to create nano entrepreneurs
Recognising that unemployment is a core problem in the country and that most new jobs will be created by small-scale entrepreneurs, Anand Deshpande has set out to create long-term social impact with his wealth by aiding nano and micro entrepreneurs who often get ignored
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Vita and Jalaj Dani: Creating self-sustaining communities
The Danis are focussed on what is described as constructive philanthropy--i.e. empowering individuals and communities through transformative actions like holistic learning, promoting well-being like physical literacy and sports, and more
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Radhika Bharat Ram: Empowering girls with education, agency
The daughter-in-law of SRF's Arun Bharat Ram launched the KARM Fellowship in 2020, to fund the education of girls and provide them with one mentor each from her rich network, and empower them to transform not just themselves and their families but impact generations
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Sanjiv Saraf: A saviour of languages
By setting up Rekhta Foundation, a not-for-profit, businessman Sanjiv Saraf has played a pivotal role in the revival of Urdu in the past decade
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Clarion call for climate donors: Need for philanthropic capital for climate action
A collective and multi-pronged philanthropic effort is required from individuals, corporates and countries to solve the climate crisis
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Marathons: How long-distance running became an avenue for philanthropy for Indian corporates
With long-distance running, Indian corporates have found an avenue to raise funds for philanthropy and various social causes while also fostering camaraderie among employees
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People give for a selfish reason—to feel good: Luis Miranda, Nimisha Pathak
Billionaires and professionals turn to philanthropy to get that warm glow in their lives. And there are other motivations too—from currying favours with God and getting awards to converting profits to purpose, Miranda, chairman and cofounder of Indian School of Public Policy, and Pathak, a project associate, write
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The changing purpose and process of philanthropy: Aparna Piramal Raje
For those wanting to be agents of change, it is essential to have domain knowledge of the subject, find the right partners and make multiplier impact the benchmark of giving
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How to create enduring social impact
India's NGOs would benefit enormously from reserves and endowments that could translate to financial resilience, and much more significant impact, Pritha Venkatachalam and Anant Bhagwati of The Bridgespan Group write
Take One: Big story of the day
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How Brand WPL will be built over the long term
The early years would be loss-making, yet the league is expected to create phenomenal value for franchises and aspiring cricketers
2023 Family Philanthropy
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Donations to religious organisations in India runs into crores. But how transparent is the management?
From Rs 10-20 to gold and silver jewellery, copper, donations to temples and other religious organisations in India amounts to crores of rupees but there is no clear account of how it is being utilised
