Lodha Group Pledges Rs 20,000 Crore Stake to Philanthropy
Real Estate

Lodha Group Pledges Rs 20,000 Crore Stake to Philanthropy

In a significant move toward national development, Abhishek Lodha, Managing Director and CEO, Lodha Group, along with his family, has pledged to transfer a stake worth Rs 20,000 crore from Macrotech Developers, their listed entity, to the Lodha Philanthropy Foundation (LPF). This foundation, a non-profit organisation, is dedicated to using its income and assets solely for social and national causes.

Inspired by Tata’s Legacy

Speaking about the family's decision, Abhishek Lodha said the inspiration came from the Tata family’s century-old tradition of philanthropy. “About 100 years ago, the Tata family gave a major part of their shareholding in their enterprise to the Tata Trusts. The huge impact of this gift on India and the good work by the Tata Trusts has been a major inspiration for me,” he said.

Lodha emphasised the family's belief in nation-building and expressed hope that LPF's contributions would align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047. “The Lodha Philanthropy Foundation represents the dreams of all 1.5 billion Indians and from today onwards, all of India will be a partner in, and benefit from, the growth and success of Lodha Group and Macrotech Developers. In the spirit of Jan Bhaagidari (public participation), this is our humble contribution to nation building,” he added.

Focus Areas of Lodha Philanthropy Foundation

Established in 2013, the Lodha Philanthropy Foundation focuses on four main areas: Women, children, the environment and Indian culture. The foundation has been scaling its activities in recent years and now operates various social and educational programs.

Among its prominent initiatives is Lodha Unnati, a programme aimed at increasing female participation in India’s workforce by working closely with corporates. Another initiative, the Institute of Applied Mathematics (IAM), modeled after the Fields Institute in Toronto, seeks to boost high-quality research in mathematics by attracting top talents from both India and abroad.

Additionally, the Lodha Genius Programme is focused on providing support to exceptionally bright children across India, regardless of their income background. The Justice Gumanmal Lodha Scholars Programme honors the legacy of Chief Justice Guman Mal Lodha, offering scholarships to students from humble backgrounds who aspire to rise to prominence in their chosen fields.

Net Zero and Educational Programmes

In line with global sustainability goals, the Foundation has also launched the Lodha-RMI Net Zero Accelerator, aimed at transitioning India’s built environment—buildings and infrastructure—toward net-zero carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative reflects Lodha Group's commitment to a greener future.

Furthermore, the foundation manages the Chandresh Lodha Memorial Schools, which provide high-quality education to nearly 10,000 students, with a strong emphasis on character development. The Sitaben Shah Temples Foundation supports the construction and maintenance of temples, helping to preserve and promote India’s rich cultural and religious heritage among younger generations.

In a significant move toward national development, Abhishek Lodha, Managing Director and CEO, Lodha Group, along with his family, has pledged to transfer a stake worth Rs 20,000 crore from Macrotech Developers, their listed entity, to the Lodha Philanthropy Foundation (LPF). This foundation, a non-profit organisation, is dedicated to using its income and assets solely for social and national causes. Inspired by Tata’s Legacy Speaking about the family's decision, Abhishek Lodha said the inspiration came from the Tata family’s century-old tradition of philanthropy. “About 100 years ago, the Tata family gave a major part of their shareholding in their enterprise to the Tata Trusts. The huge impact of this gift on India and the good work by the Tata Trusts has been a major inspiration for me,” he said. Lodha emphasised the family's belief in nation-building and expressed hope that LPF's contributions would align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047. “The Lodha Philanthropy Foundation represents the dreams of all 1.5 billion Indians and from today onwards, all of India will be a partner in, and benefit from, the growth and success of Lodha Group and Macrotech Developers. In the spirit of Jan Bhaagidari (public participation), this is our humble contribution to nation building,” he added. Focus Areas of Lodha Philanthropy Foundation Established in 2013, the Lodha Philanthropy Foundation focuses on four main areas: Women, children, the environment and Indian culture. The foundation has been scaling its activities in recent years and now operates various social and educational programs. Among its prominent initiatives is Lodha Unnati, a programme aimed at increasing female participation in India’s workforce by working closely with corporates. Another initiative, the Institute of Applied Mathematics (IAM), modeled after the Fields Institute in Toronto, seeks to boost high-quality research in mathematics by attracting top talents from both India and abroad. Additionally, the Lodha Genius Programme is focused on providing support to exceptionally bright children across India, regardless of their income background. The Justice Gumanmal Lodha Scholars Programme honors the legacy of Chief Justice Guman Mal Lodha, offering scholarships to students from humble backgrounds who aspire to rise to prominence in their chosen fields. Net Zero and Educational Programmes In line with global sustainability goals, the Foundation has also launched the Lodha-RMI Net Zero Accelerator, aimed at transitioning India’s built environment—buildings and infrastructure—toward net-zero carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative reflects Lodha Group's commitment to a greener future. Furthermore, the foundation manages the Chandresh Lodha Memorial Schools, which provide high-quality education to nearly 10,000 students, with a strong emphasis on character development. The Sitaben Shah Temples Foundation supports the construction and maintenance of temples, helping to preserve and promote India’s rich cultural and religious heritage among younger generations.

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Macrotech acquires Bain Capital's stake in 3 entities for Rs 3 Bn

Realty firm Macrotech Developers has acquired Bain Capital's stake in three industrial and logistics park entities for Rs 3.07 billion as part of a strategy to enhance rental income. Macrotech Developers is one of the leading real estate firms in the country. It sells properties under Lodha brand. In a regulatory filing, the company informed that it has "executed Securities Purchase Agreements (SPAs) with India Opportunities Fund SSA Scheme 1 and DSS Opportunities Investment 1 (Bain Capital) for acquisition of their interest in the digital infrastructure platform entities (Bellissimo Digital I..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Tata Steel reports Rs 7.59 Bn net profit in Jul-Sep

Tata Steel reported a net profit of Rs 7.58 billion for the September 2024 quarter, helped by lower expenses. It had posted a net loss of Rs 65.11 billion in the July-September period of the preceding 2023-24 fiscal, the company said in an exchange filing. In a separate statement, Tata Steel CEO and MD TV Narendran said the global operating environment remained complex, with key regions facing subdued growth. Macroeconomic conditions in China continued to weigh on commodity prices, including steel. In India, steel demand continued to improve, but domestic prices were under pressure due to chea..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

SC to verdict on Nov 7 on plea against NCLAT

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on a plea of State Bank of India (SBI) and other creditors challenging the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) decision that upheld the resolution plan of grounded air carrier Jet Airways and approved the transfer of its ownership to Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC). A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will pronounce the verdict which was reserved on October 16. The NCLAT had on March 12 upheld the resolution plan of the grounded air carrier and approved the transfer of its ownersh..

Hi There!

"Now get regular updates from CW Magazine on WhatsApp!

Join the CW WhatsApp channel for the latest news, industry events, expert insights, and project updates from the construction and infrastructure industry.

Click the link below to join"

+91 81086 03000