“Give it a Go” Podcast debuts: Conversations on giving back with India's most influential changemakers

EdelGive Foundation and Hurun India partner to present a podcast featuring industry stalwarts driving philanthropy in India

Mumbai, October 9, 2025: In 2024, 203 Indian philanthropists cumulatively donated INR 8783 Crore to boost development in India. The data is drawn from the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024, which recorded 96 new philanthropists that year.

EdelGive Foundation, a leading philanthropic asset manager, in collaboration with Hurun India, announces the launch of its new podcast series, "Give It a Go” to harness this potential and explore the myriad forms that philanthropy can take. The series will be hosted by Naghma Mulla, CEO of EdelGive Foundation who spent more than a decade fostering collaborative philanthropy across the globe.

The series is specifically designed to demystify philanthropy and encourage individuals and families in India to contribute to the nation’s collective development. By exploring diverse giving models and breaking down perceived barriers, “Give it a Go” seeks to challenge the notion that only substantial wealth promotes the idea of philanthropic work.

The inaugural season of "Give It a Go" features an exceptional lineup of distinguished leaders and changemakers, offering profound insights into their philanthropic philosophies and practices. Guests for the first season include among others Amit & Archana Chandra – ATE Chandra Foundation, Rashesh & Vidya Shah- EdelGive Foundation, Ronnie & Zarina Screwvala- Swades Foundation, Govind Iyer and Amita Chauhan- Social Venture Partners, and Harsh Mariwala, Chairman Marico Ltd. Through conversations, the podcast will explore their interpretations of strategic philanthropy, and the vision they have for the future of the philanthropic sector in India. Across mental health, education, special needs, art and more, the guest share their insights into their attempts at addressing key social issues central to India's social and corporate culture.

Commenting on the launch of the new podcast, Naghma Mulla, CEO of EdelGive Foundation, stated, “We've been working with philanthropists for over a decade and have seen some incredible giving from leaders who have privilege and wealth. This podcast intends to understand the humans behind the givers. What moves them and motivates them.  Philanthropy today is not merely providing funding; instead, we are striving to underwrite a more resilient future. Give it a Go serves as a platform to move past the notion of transactional giving and delve into the inspiration and personal journeys of recognized industry figures who have committed to creating impactful change. We hope to spotlight examples and encourage others to join in the catalytic journey of philanthropy.”

Anas Rahman Junaid, Founder and Chief Researcher, Hurun India, emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration, and said “EdelGive and Hurun India have been working together on the Philanthropy List for nearly a decade, gaining a deep understanding of India’s giving landscape. Give It A Go blends seamlessly with Hurun India’s founding principle of promoting responsible wealth creation, offering a platform to celebrate the journeys of our country’s most consistent philanthropic contributors. Over the years, we have seen the impact of the EdelGive–Hurun India Philanthropy List in inspiring individuals and organizations to give. With Give It A Go, we aim to humanize these stories — showing that generosity knows no barriers of age, timing, or experience — and encourage a new wave of philanthropists for years to come.”

The aim of "Give it a Go" is to serve as an example for individuals across the country, providing diverse perspectives and structures of philanthropy. By highlighting the significance of a variety of shapes and forms of giving, each episode of the podcast aims to encourage broader participation in the social sector and inspire a greater number of people to explore the idea of giving back in any way they can.

The complete series of “Give it a Go” podcast season-1 will be available on EdelGive & Hurun India’s YouTube channels, and the audio series will be available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.