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India is witnessing extraordinary growth not just economically but also across the social sector. Key statistics highlight the shifting dynamics/ evolving scenario
- India’s Social sector spending, currently at 8.3%* of GDP needs to grow/increase by at least 50% in the next 5 years to meet UN goal on SDG spend/ target of 13% by 2030.
- While the government’s current contribution is close to 95%* of the total social sector requirement, there is an increased participation from private philanthropists, HNIs, UHNIs, CSR and family offices.
- Private philanthropy currently stands at ₹1.3 lakh crore*, is expected to grow at an annual rate of 10-12% over the next 5 years.
- A bigger portion of Retail giving/contribution needs to be formalized by bringing the individual donors as investors on the social stock exchange.
For these specific reasons, the Social Stock Exchange was set up in 2019 with the primary objective of providing a source of funding for social sector organizations. One of the major reasons for the weak response for this exchange is the inability of the curated organizations to approach potential investors. Investors comprising Family offices, Foundations, Philanthropies, and HNIs, on the other hand, are on the lookout for credible organizations working for a worthy cause.
*Indian Philanthropy Report 2025, Bain & Company
What do Investors (Donors) look for?
As a Donor you would like to see:
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Credible, verified, and shortlisted NPOs
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Clearly visible Project definition, Implementation strategy and Impact Matrix
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All regulatory filings and compliances in place
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NPOs founder profile, track record, impact created, No. of beneficiaries and brand Image.
How will this portal help?
If you are keen to participate in the development of social sector through SSE, on this forum you will get:
A list of registered NPOs – working for a cause of your liking – which are going for listing
Detailed overview of the Focus areas, Project Pitch, Impact, and funding requirements
Deep dive into one of th projects of your interest
If you wish to associate with the NPO beyond the IPO, we can help.
If you are a family office, foundation, HNI or UHNI, just drop us a note at sse@sevatarang.org and let’s stay connected.
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