- With a donation of ₹7,904 crore, Azim Premji, the founder chairman of Wipro tops the EdelGiveHurun India Philanthropy List 2020.
- The list added nearly 28 philanthropists for the first time, this year.
- Here’s a quick look at the top 10 candidates in the EdelGiveHurun India Philanthropy List 2020.
EdelGive Foundation, along with Hurun India, has released the seventh edition of EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2020 today. The list includes 112 people, up 12% against the last edition.
Education remains the leading cause supported by donors. Healthcare and water conservation also witnessed a spike in donations compared to last year. Mumbai topped the preferred city of residence for top philanthropists with 36 names from the city; Delhi and Bengaluru followed.
Nearly 28 philanthropists have been added for the first time this year. The new additions include SD Shibulal of Infosys, Amit and Archana Chandra of A.T.E. Chandra Foundation, and Shri Ram Beriwala & Shyam Sunder Beriwala of Shyam Steels.
Here’s a quick look at the top 10 candidates in the EdelGiveHurun India Philanthropy List 2020: