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India Philanthropy Report 2026: The step change India needs: Strengthening philanthropy infrastructure to accelerate private giving
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India Philanthropy Report 2026: The step change India needs: Strengthening philanthropy infrastructure to accelerate private giving

Strategic Philanthropy

Feb 2026

In its 16th edition, the India Philanthropy Report (IPR) 2026, co-created by Dasra and Bain & Company, examines giving trends across funder archetypes — CSR, Retail Givers, UHNIs, HNIs, and Affluent Givers. This year's report finds India at an inflection point: domestic family wealth is rapidly institutionalizing, the Indian diaspora is growing in influence, and philanthropic hubs are emerging across Asia. It underscores family philanthropy as the backbone of private giving, where structured support can unlock significant upside. As India moves through this formative institutional window, strengthening philanthropic infrastructure is a critical lever for greater wealth stewardship and long-term impact.