Harsh Goenka Suggests Hypothetical Philanthropy Income from Tata Sons' Equity Portfolio
Industrialist Harsh Goenka proposed a hypothetical scenario where Tata Sons could generate up to Rs 82,000 crore annually for philanthropy by selling its Rs 11.68 lakh crore listed equity portfolio and investing the proceeds in safe instruments yielding 6-7%. Currently, Tata Sons pays around Rs 4,475 crore in annual dividends. Goenka clarified this was a thought experiment, not a recommendation to sell, highlighting the potential income difference and its possible use for social good.
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economictimes broke this story on 15 Oct, 10:22 am. Other outlets followed.