Mukesh and Nita Ambani named among TIME's 100 most influential people in philanthropy

Industrialist Mukesh Ambani, Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani, former Wipro chairman Azim Premji, and Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath have been featured in TIME magazine’s inaugural TIME100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy 2025 list. The newly launched list recognises donors and leaders of foundations and non-profits who are significantly impacting communities in need. According to TIME, the individuals selected are shaping global philanthropy through bold giving and long-term



commitment.

TIME highlighted that the Ambanis donated Rs 407 crore (approximately USD 48 million) in 2024, placing them among the country’s top givers. It noted their wide-ranging charitable work, matching the scale and diversity of their vast business empire.

“Empowering millions,” the magazine wrote, the Ambanis’ philanthropic initiatives span education, health, disaster response, and sports. Nita Ambani, founder-chair of the Reliance Foundation, leads many of these programmes.