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Did you know that Wipro founder-chairman Azim Premji has made donations Rs 7,904 crore in one year alone? That means, on an average, he donated Rs 22 crore per day for causes ranging from education to the fight against Covid-19. There are hitherto unknown facets of India's rich that rarely come to the fore. The 2020 Hurun Philanthropy List gives an insight into the mindset of some of India's most successful entrepreneurs and philanthropists. Here are 10 things you should know about India's top philanthropists.

Sensex crosses 43,000 points benchmark for the first time ever as its gained more than 500 points and Nifty hit 12,600

On the road, there are BMWs like the M5 that can clock over 300 Km per hour.

The eighth series of Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2020-21 will open for subscription today. The government and the Reserve Bank of India are offering a discount of Rs 50 per gram to those applying and paying for the scheme online.

MS Dhoni has retired from international cricket, but continues to lead Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, and has a number of sponsors for himself. Virat Kohli leads Team India and Royal Challengers Bangalore, besides being brand ambassadors for many.

"The Meteor 350 is a supremely refined, easy and accessible cruiser. It is a charming combination of classic cruiser styling with modern capability."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells global investors that a strong and vibrant India can contribute to stabilization of the world economic order.

Partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and United Way to launch Covid-19 Young Leaders Fund, the London non profit organisers say that the fund is supported by Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Emma Watson, among others.

The festive season has injected new thrust to the sagging auto industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Amazon has announced its entry into the online food delivery space in India. The company is set to open this option to few pin codes in Bengaluru and Delhi. It is expected to start the food delivery services this Deepavali.