Big Philanthropy in India: Perils and Opportunities

This report explores the emerging landscape of "big philanthropy" in India, driven by the rise of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) since the 1990s liberalization. Influenced by American billionaire philanthropy, this trend brings ambitious goals but also risks. The report identifies three types of risks: financial (encouraging ambitious social goals and innovation despite failure risks), social (potential adverse impacts that need investigation), and personal (supporting "controversial" or "activist" issues). It highlights big philanthropy's power to influence development and introduces the AMAR framework for Indian UHNWIs to assess risks and opportunities in their giving.