The transfer was formalized through two gift deeds executed on March 6, 2025, ensuring continuity of ownership within the Nadar family. "Gift deeds have been executed pursuant to a private family arrangement intended to streamline succession, ensuring stability and control by the Shiv Nadar Family," the filings stated.
The paper saw mixed reactions from students and educators. While the paper followed the CBSE sample pattern, its length posed a challenge for some
The three-hour, 80-mark paper featured a mix of multiple-choice, short-answer, and long-answer questions, with a notable emphasis on case-based problem-solving
Shiv Nadar and family have once again topped the EdelGive-Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024, contributing an impressive ₹2,153 crore, marking the third time they’ve led the rankings in the past five years. This year’s list also includes prominent names like Mukesh Ambani, the Bajaj family, Kumar Mangalam Birla, and Gautam Adani. Notably, Mukesh Ambani secured the second position with donations of ₹407 crore, while the Bajaj family climbed to third with ₹352 crore, reflecting a 33% increase in their contributions. The report highlights a significant rise in high-value donations, with 18 Indian philanthropists donating over ₹100 crore each, up from just two in 2018. Nikhil Kamath of Zerodha stands out as the youngest philanthropist on the list, while Rohini Nilekani, contributing ₹154 crore, leads as the most generous woman philanthropist in India.
Mukesh Ambani (67), who helms Reliance Industries, made it to the second spot with contributions to the tune of Rs 407 crore. The Bajaj family climbed three spots to feature in the third place with contributions of Rs 352 crore.
Gautam Adani's net worth saw a remarkable increase of 95% to reach Rs 11.6 lakh crore last year, a significant rise attributed to the recovery from the impact of the Hindenburg Research report. In 2023's report, Adani's wealth declined by 57 per cent to Rs 4.74 lakh crore.
In 2023, India boasts a formidable lineup of billionaires who have made significant strides in accumulating immense wealth. Topping the list is Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, with a staggering net worth of $94.3 billion. His empire spans diverse sectors, including telecommunications, petrochemicals, and retail. Closely following is Gautam Adani, the visionary behind the Adani Group, holding the second position with a formidable net worth of $85.1 billion. His conglomerate is involved in various industries such as infrastructure, energy, logistics, and resources, reflecting his multifaceted success. Securing the third spot is Shapoor Mistry, the force behind the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, with a net worth of $34.1 billion. His influence extends across diverse sectors, including construction, real estate, and infrastructure development. The technology sector is represented by Shiv Nadar, the founder of HCL Tech, who claims the fourth position with a net worth of $32.6 billion. His contributions to the IT industry have been instrumental in shaping India's global technological footprint. Savitri Jindal of the JSW Group secures the fifth position with a net worth of $25.3 billion, showcasing her prominence in the steel and power industries. Following closely is Azim Premji, the founder of Wipro, whose net worth stands at $24.5 billion, highlighting his enduring influence in the IT sector. The pharmaceutical sector is represented by Dilip Shanghvi of Sun Pharma, who claims the seventh spot with a net worth of $20.3 billion. The global steel magnate, Lakshmi Mittal, founder of ArcelorMittal, follows closely with a net worth of $19.8 billion, securing the eighth position. Radhakishan Damani of DMart fame, with a net worth of $19.4 billion, captures the ninth position, reflecting his success in the retail industry. Closing the top ten is Kumar Mangalam Birla of the Aditya Birla Group, with a net worth of $17.7 billion, showcasing his diverse interests in sectors such as metals, cement, and telecommunications. These individuals, as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index as of December 15, 2023, epitomize the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit that define India's economic landscape, contributing significantly to the nation's growth and global standing.
Hurun India and EdelGive released the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023. This is the 10th annual ranking of the most generous individuals in India. This is the tenth year of the list and it follows on from the Hurun India Rich List, a ranking of 1,319 richest individuals in India, released in October 2023 for the twelfth year. Watch this video as Anas Rahman Junaid, MD and Chief Researcher, Hurun India and Naghma Mulla, CEO, EdelGive Foundation decode the key highlights.
The list further showed that Rohini Nilekani of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies led among women, donating Rs 170 crore. She ranked 10th on the list.
The 10th annual EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List for 2023 has been released, showcasing the most generous philanthropists in India.
Shiv Nadar's Birthday: Industrialist and philanthropist Shiv Nadar, the founder of HCL Technologies, is celebrating his 78th birthday today, July 14. On this birthday, know his net worth, education, and how a business he co-started in a Delhi Barsati became one of India's biggest IT companies.
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