Family-run businesses make substantial CSR investments: Report
According to the latest India Philanthropy Report 2025, the top four business families in India — Tatas, Ambanis, Adanis, and the Birlas — were responsible for 20% of the total CSR contributions made by family-owned or family-run companies in FY2023-24
India's social spending is seeing steady growth, primarily driven by the public sector, the latest India Philanthropy Report 2025 by Bain & Company in collaboration with Dasra noted.
However, despite being the fifth-largest economy globally, India is facing a significant funding deficit in the social sector, which is anticipated to increase over the next five years.
According to the latest India Philanthropy Report 2025, the top four business families in India — Tatas, Ambanis, Adanis, and the Birlas — were responsible for 20% of the total corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions made by family-owned or family-run companies in the fiscal year 2023-24. On average, the top four families contributed between Rs 800 crore to Rs 1,000 crore per family group, ranging from Rs 200 crore to Rs 1,500 crore.