Dependence Industries Limited Chairman and Billionaire Industrialist Mukesh Ambani and his Wife Nita Ambani featured in the first time100 philanthropy list 2025. According to the time100 philanthropy list 2025, Both Mukesh and Nita Ambani continued to expand their philanthropic footprint, Donating RS 4077 Broker (approximately $ 48 million) in 2024 Through a wide Range of Social Initiatives – Placing them among the main donors of India.
According to the list, with a net value of $ 92.5 billion, Mukesh Ambani is not only a company tycoon but also a philanthrope, makes substantial contributions that reshape various sectors in India. Nita Ambani is the founder of the Reliance Foundation.
The charitable work of Ambanis, largely motivated by the Reliance Foundation, has affected millions of lives in sectors such as education, health care, rural development and the empowerment of women. From the financing of scholarships and the improvement of school infrastructure to the promotion of sustainable agriculture, the conservation of water and the construction of the hospital, their initiatives reflect the large scale of the reliance business empire, which has earned the couple an estimated fortune at $ 110 billion.
According to Time, the charitable initiatives of Mukesh and Nita Ambani are as varied and varied as the commercial empire which has built their wealth.
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani financed initiatives that have supported scholarships, helped women strengthen professional skills, help rural communities for sustainable agriculture, advanced water conservation, finance the construction of the hospital and improve school infrastructure.
The couple was also deeply involved in expanding access to health care and helps people with vision disorders. Their philanthropic work continues to focus on systemic impact through urban and rural India.
Business leader and full -fledged sports boss, Nita Ambani also directs the sports development programs of the Reliance Foundation, which include the training of athletes and the development of infrastructure. She is a co -owner of the IPL team of Mumbai Indians with her son Akash Ambani and emphasized the support of female athletes.
In addition, Azim Premji was recognized in the “Titans” category, the founder of Zerodha, Nikhil Kamath, winning a place in the list of “pioneers”.
The other selected individuals include David Beckham, recognized for his current efforts as a change ambassador; Michael Bloomberg, recognized as the best donor in 2024; Oprah Winfrey, congratulated his contributions to the education of women; Melinda French Gates, known for her dedication to empowering women, girls and families; And Warren Buffett, celebrated for its significant impact on modern philanthropy.
The very first list celebrating philanthropic contributions was led by Ayesha Javed. She stressed the importance of recognizing the generosity of donors and managers to provide vital support to communities in need.
The magazine highlighted the importance of philanthropy in the height of gaps left by global institutions and governments, presenting the impact of individuals in the formation of a better future. “We have launched the annual time 21 years ago with the conviction that individuals have the power to change the world, and in recent years, we have widened the franchise in areas ready to considerably shape our future – AI, the climate, health and now philanthropy. In many places, while global institutions are chased and world governments reverses ambitions, philanthropy enters the Void. ”
