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flag Rohini Nilekani, India’s top female philanthropist in 2025, donated ₹204 crore, focusing on education, gender equity, and climate resilience.

flag Rohini Nilekani, chairperson of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and co-founder of EkStep, was named India’s most generous woman philanthropist in 2025, donating ₹204 crore in the past year. flag She ranks first among women on the EdelGive-Hurun India Philanthropy List, with ₹763 crore in total contributions over five years. flag Her giving focuses on education, gender equity, climate resilience, governance, and civil society. flag She co-founded Arghyam in 2001 and has supported institutions like ATREE, NCAER, and NIMHANS. flag Her husband, Nandan Nilekani, is a key partner in her philanthropy, including a ₹100 crore pledge for mental health research.

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