How India's New Philanthropists Are Working to Bring About

With India on a liberalized and sound economic footing, Indians are now creating wealth in diverse sectors and in non-traditional ways. Many of the new rich have their roots in middle-class values and work ethic. They are also creating wealth at a much younger age. All this is leading to new attitudes towards giving. While they are reticent about making public displays, India's new philanthropists are looking at ways to bring about deep-rooted, systemic changes. The overall numbers may still be small, but the energy is unmistakable.…Read More
With India on a liberalized and sound economic footing, Indians are now creating wealth in diverse sectors and in non-traditional ways. Many of the new rich have their roots in middle-class values and work ethic. They are also creating wealth at a much younger age. All this is leading to new attitudes towards giving. While they are reticent about making public displays, India's new philanthropists are looking at ways to bring about deep-rooted, systemic changes. The overall numbers may still be small, but the energy is unmistakable.

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