Anuradha and Anand Mahindra Complete ₹500 Crore University Pledge With ₹300 Crore Share Gift
Anuradha and Anand Mahindra have donated Mahindra & Mahindra shares worth about ₹300 crore to Mahindra University, fulfilling their family's ₹500 crore pledge.
- ≈ ₹300 crore
- ₹500 crore
What Happened
Mahindra University in Hyderabad said it has received an endowment contribution from Anuradha and Anand Mahindra made up of Mahindra & Mahindra shares worth approximately ₹300 crore. Together with earlier contributions, this completes the personal pledge of ₹500 crore that Anand Mahindra and family announced on 27 March 2024. The contribution supports the university's educational and charitable objectives, including infrastructure, scholarships, research grants, student aid and academic operations. It also backs the university's mission to pursue interdisciplinary academic excellence and train multi-skilled leaders committed to inclusive and sustainable progress.
Anand Mahindra and family publicly announce a ₹500 crore pledge to Mahindra University.
Anuradha and Anand Mahindra contribute M&M shares worth about ₹300 crore, fulfilling the pledge.
“We have long believed that real legacy lies in what one gives back to society and in the opportunities one creates for the next generation.”
- Infrastructure
- Scholarships
- Research grants
- Student aid
- Academic operations
Why this matters
This gift completes a landmark ₹500 crore pledge, giving Mahindra University a stable financial base for infrastructure, scholarships, research grants, student aid and academic operations. For students and faculty, that means expanded facilities and more financial support, and for the university, it secures funding for its interdisciplinary mission and long-term growth.
Terms in This Story
- Endowment
- A donation of money or assets to an institution, often invested to provide ongoing income.
- Pledge
- A formal promise to give a specific amount of money or assets, usually over time.
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