Daily News Analysis ‘The India Philanthropy Report 2025’ : 28 February

Key Findings:

• Social Sector Funding

• • 95% of social sector funding comes from public spending.
  • In FY 2024, India’s total social sector spending is estimated at ₹25 lakh crore, with ₹23 lakh crore coming from the government.
• Private Philanthropy Contribution:
  • 40% of private philanthropy comes from Ultra High Net-Worth Individuals (UHNIs) and High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs).
  • Private philanthropy is mainly through personal giving and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives from family businesses.
• CSR & Family Business Contributions:
  • 2% of families account for 50-55% of CSR spending by family businesses.
  • Tata, Ambani, Adani, and Birla contribute 20% of family business CSR, spending ₹800-1,000 crore per family.
• Projected Growth in Private Philanthropy
  • Expected to grow at 10-12% annually over the next five years.
  • Growth will be driven by:
    • Increasing family philanthropy from UHNIs, HNIs, and affluent individuals.
    • Structured support and strategic services.
    • Compliance-driven CSR growth among firms.
• Fund Allocation Priorities:
  • 40% of philanthropic families support Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) initiatives.
  • 29% contribute to climate action.

Why in News?

• The India Philanthropy Report 2025, co-curated by Dasra and Bain & Company India, was published in February 2025.