Gautam Adani, family commit ₹60,000 crore for social causes
The Morning Standard|June 24, 2022
IN what may make Asia’s richest billionaire Gautam Adani a top philanthropist, the Adani family has committed a donation of ₹60,000 crore to a range of social causes on the occasion of centenary birth anniversary of Gautam Adani’s father Shantilal Adani, and Gautam Adani’s own 60th birthday
Gautam Adani, family commit ₹60,000 crore for social causes

Without disclosing the time period by when this amount will be spent, the donation amount, according to Adani Group, will be spent on charitable activities related to healthcare, education, and skill development.

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