The Art of Giving: Meet India's Top 10 Philanthropists


sdShiv Nadar:

Shiv Nadar is an Indian industrialist and philanthropist, who is the founder and chairman of HCL. As of 2014, his personal wealth is estimated at $11.1 billion ( 7,05,40,99,95,000). In 2008, Nadar was awarded Padma Bhushan for his efforts in the IT industry. He has donated Rs 1,316 cr in charity which makes him the top 3rd philanthropist in India.

sdRatan Tata:

Ratan Naval Tata is an Indian businessman and chairman of chairman of Tata Group. He stepped down as the chairman of Tata Group on 28 December 2012 but continues as the chairman of the Tata Group's charitable trusts. Rata Tata’s net income is estimated around 1 bn and he is in the 4th position when it comes to giving to charity. He has given 620 cr as charity for education in India.

Read More: NRI Forms Joint Venture To Attract Indian Investment To U.S.
India to Be Honda Parts Export Hub, Eyes Rs 1,100 Crore in FY16