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The landscape of giving in India is vibrant and dynamic, with a thriving digital ecosystem, a young giving population, a growing network of high-net-worth individuals, and increasing involvement from corporations as a part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. This vibrant space has developed over the past decades within a complex paradigm of policy framework.

However, in recent years, there have been significant changes to the policy framework that affect the way the philanthropic sector functions. Of these policy changes, the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act has experienced the most significant changes, most recently in 2020. Donors looking to support philanthropic causes in India must be mindful of the restrictions in place, but through the partnership of knowledgeable organizations both in India and the US, it can be done with great impact and efficiency.