India's youngest and oldest donors: From Nikhil Kamath to Lachman Das Mittal, meet the top donors

5 Youngest Donors: India’s New Age Donors 1. Nikhil Kamath (39) – ₹147 crore. The Zerodha co-founder tops the list of youngest philanthropists for the fourth consecutive year. Through the Rainmatter Foundation, Nikhil Kamath focuses on environmental sustainability and social impact initiatives that promote long-term community change.

2. Binny Bansal (42) – ₹18 crore. The Flipkart co-founder is one of India’s new-age philanthropists, having donated ₹18 crore towards education and social innovation. Their contribution reflects the growing trend of young entrepreneurs supporting sustainable and inclusive growth.

3. Adar Poonawala (44) – ₹173 crore. The CEO of Serum Institute of India continues his family’s legacy of charitable giving through the Villu Poonawalla Foundation. Adar’s philanthropic focus includes health care, education, sanitation and access to clean water across India.

4. Nitin Kamath (46) – ₹147 crore. Zerodha’s Nitin Kamath, along with his brother Nikhil, has donated ₹147 crore through Rainmatter Foundation. His work supports environmental protection, entrepreneurship and sustainable rural development. (Image: Nitin Kamath.x)

5. Ranjan Pai (52) – ₹160 crore. Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG) Chairman Ranjan Pai contributed ₹160 crore towards education and healthcare. His donation aims to strengthen India’s medical infrastructure and improve access to learning. (Image: Manipal Education)

The 5 oldest donors: legends of generosity 1. Lachhman Das Mittal (94) – ₹18 crore. Lachhman Das Mittal, 94, founder of International Tractors Limited, is one of India’s oldest active philanthropists. Through Sonalika Foundation, he supports education, health care and rural upliftment initiatives. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

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2. Benu Gopal Bangur (94) – ₹33 crore. The 94-year-old chairman of Shree Cement continues to contribute through CSR efforts focused on education and social welfare. His enduring commitment to community development makes him a stalwart of Indian philanthropy. (Image: Shree Cement)

3. Hasmukh Chudgar (92) – ₹8 crore | Hasmukh Chudgar, founder of Intas Pharmaceuticals, steered his philanthropic efforts towards health care and medical research, helping to increase access to affordable treatments across India.

4. Bajranglal Tapadia (90) – ₹7 crore. Bajranglal Taparia, 90, associated with Supreme Industries, continues to support community-based projects aimed at improving livelihoods and education in underdeveloped areas.

5. Yusuf Hamid (89) – ₹22 crore. Cipla Foundation Chairman and veteran industrialist Yusuf Hamid has been a long-time advocate of affordable health care. His contribution this year has further strengthened healthcare delivery and medical education.