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India's Next-Gen Philanthropists Are Redefining Giving With Scale And Measurability
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Moneycontrol•16-10-2026, 13:31
India's Next-Gen Philanthropists Are Redefining Giving With Scale And Measurability
- •India is experiencing a massive inter-generational wealth transfer projected at close to $128 billion in the decade ending 2028, sparking the rise of Next-Generation Philanthropists.
- •Unlike traditional views of philanthropy as a post-retirement pursuit, Next-Gen leaders like Mekin Maheshwari and Bharat Jaisinghani are engaging in social impact early in their careers.
- •Young philanthropists are bringing business strategies into giving, emphasizing scale, organizational culture, long-term sustainability, and strict measurability.
- •Next-Gen leaders prefer a hands-on approach, willing to spend time on the ground, experiment, collaborate, and contribute their professional skills alongside financial capital.
Key Questions Answered
According to the report A Generation Ahead: Helping India’s next-generation philanthropists succeed, India is set to record one of the largest inter-generation wealth transfers close to $128 billion in the decade ending 2028.
Next-generation philanthropists view giving as an early and active commitment, bringing professional skills, networks, and a strong focus on measurability and system-building rather than one-off interventions.
Organizations like Accelerate Indian Philanthropy focus on enabling wealth holders to give more, give sooner, and give better by building a stronger culture of philanthropy through next-generation leaders.
