Rashmi Bansal, Author of 13 Bestsellers, Partners with Accelerate Indian Philanthropy for her latest book – Live to Give, Spotlighting 16 of India’s Leading Philanthropists

New Delhi, October 6, 2025 – India is experiencing a transformation in the way wealth is perceived and used. Once synonymous with charity, philanthropy is now emerging as a conscious, purpose-led pursuit a second calling for a generation of wealth creators. Capturing this shift is Live to Give Inspiring Stories of Wealth with Purpose, a new book by bestselling author and entrepreneur Rashmi Bansal, in collaboration with Accelerate Indian Philanthropy (AIP).

Live to Give.”

Published by Bushfire Publications, the book was officially launched today in Delhi, with follow-up events scheduled in Mumbai (October 9) and Bangalore (October 14).

Sixteen Powerful Stories of Giving with Purpose

Live to Give features 16 compelling stories of India’s leading philanthropists, whose work spans critical sectors like education, healthcare, mental health, livelihoods, culture, and systemic transformation. Among those profiled are:

  • Ajit Isaac, Ankit Nagori, Binny Bansal

  • Dr. Sunita Maheshwari (healthcare pioneer)

  • Business leaders like Harsh Mariwala and Pramod Bhasin

  • Family philanthropists such as Kumari and S.D. Shibulal

  • Rekha and the late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Rekha and Rizwan Koita

  • Sanjiv Kumar and Setika Singh, Sanjiv Saraf

  • Shabana and Faizal Kottikollon, Sunil Wadhwani

  • Susmita and Subroto Bagchi, Swathi Kantamani and Vikrant Bhargava

Each chapter delves into not just how these leaders give, but why uncovering personal motivations, values, turning points, and strategies that define their philanthropic journeys.

The book is divided into three thematic sections:

  • Prana – heart-led, hands-on giving

  • Gyaan – strategic, scale-focused philanthropy

  • Daan – trust-based, legacy-driven giving

Together, these stories reflect the growing realization that there is no one way to give—only intentional ones.

A Timely Conversation on Wealth and Purpose

The launch of Live to Give comes at a pivotal moment. According to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2025, India will have over 93,000 individuals with assets exceeding $10 million (₹90 crore) by 2028. The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 revealed India now has over 350 billionaires, a sixfold rise in just over a decade, with a combined net worth of ₹167 lakh cror nearly half of the country’s GDP.

This wealth boom is being matched by a rising focus on giving. The EdelGive-Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024 reported total contributions of over ₹8,700 crore from 203 philanthropists, with the top 100 accounting for ₹8,000 crore alone clear evidence of a shift from accumulation to impact.

Voices from the Launch

“Live to Give is not about wealth itself  it’s about what wealth can achieve when guided by purpose,” said Rashmi Bansal at the launch.“Too often, we celebrate success only in terms of money. But a true legacy is built when that success is shared. Each of the 16 stories in this book shows us a different path: some give with heart, some with strategy, others with quiet trust. What unites them is conviction — the belief that giving is not charity, but responsibility.”

Ashish Dhawan, Founder-CEO, The Convergence Foundation and Core Founder at AIP, added:“Giving has always been part of India’s DNA. What’s new today is the scale of opportunity—to transform philanthropy into a catalyst for large-scale systemic change.”