Siddharth Agarwal

In recent years, global geopolitical tensions have increasingly shaped economic realities far beyond national borders. Even when countries like India are not directly involved in a conflict, the ripple effects - market volatility, cautious capital, and reduced risk appetite - are felt across sectors. Philanthropy is no exception. In such moments, the question is not whether philanthropy will respond - but how. Too often, philanthropy mirrors the market. When uncertainty rises, giving becomes...

Across India, thousands of individuals and organisations work every day to rescue injured animals, rehabilitate wildlife, manage community animal populations, and protect habitats. Yet despite the scale and urgency of these challenges, animal welfare remains one of the most underfunded sectors in Indian philanthropy . This reality became even more visible during the India Animal Welfare Forum , where over 200 leaders from across the country and internationally came together to discuss the...