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Bollywood actor and co-founder of Ketto.org, Kunal Kapoor celebrated the joy of Christmas with the children at St. Jude India Childcare Centre. The actor spent a day with children while providing food and presents along with laughter and happiness while he wore a Santa Claus costume.

On the occasion of World Kindness Day, crowdfunding platform Ketto put together a Kindness Report that showcases how Indians donated in 2024. This year's report highlights the nation's ever-expanding culture of giving, with data points that reveal the remarkable ways in which people came together to make a positive change.

Varun Sheth, founder of Ketto, has built a Rs 70 crore crowdfunding empire prioritising impact over profit. Starting with just Rs 10 lakh, Sheth’s vision for Ketto was to support charitable causes while ensuring sustainable growth.

Ketto, India’s crowdfunding platform joins hands with India’s most iconic and celebrated beauty pageant, Femina Miss India, to support the empowerment of tribal women across India.

Ketto, one of India’s prominent crowdfunding platforms, has reported a notable uptick in donation activity during the 2024 festive season in Maharashtra.

In 2024, the role of purpose-driven marketing has never been more critical, especially for brands involved in crowdfunding and social causes

Kousturi Sharmah, National Arm Wrestling Champion, Starts Ketto Fundraiser to Reach World Championships

Actor Kunal Kapoor, one of the first ones to start crowdfunding platform ‘Ketto’ for social and individual causes, was engaged by Jwala Kumar, VP - Monetisation and Strategic Partnerships, Explurger

Ketto: Innovating Crowdfunding for a Better World

Renowned filmmaker Jaideep Sen, best known for directing the 2008 film Krazzy 4, is in urgent need of a heart transplant due to a severe heart condition called Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)

Crowdfunding has garnered immense attention in past few years owing to the steep rise in digitization in India. This coincides with a simultaneous growth in disposable incomes, online payment platforms as well as individual giving. These factors, coupled with many more, makes it pertinent for us to learn more about crowdfunding- not only as a growing industry but also for its potential to bring about a radical shift in the way people give.

Kunal Kapoor, an acclaimed Bollywood actor, has ventured beyond the silver screen to make a significant impact in the world of social entrepreneurship. His brainchild, Ketto, a crowdfunding platform, is revolutionizing the way India donates to causes. Launched to address critical issues in the fundraising landscape, Ketto has grown organically to become a beacon of hope for many. At the IReCxD2C Summit in Bengaluru, Kapoor shared insights into Ketto's journey, challenges, and triumphs.

Over 419,893 Indians made their first-ever online donations this year, and most of them donated Rs 500, said Ketto in its latest report released on World Kindness Day. The crowdfunding platform also revealed that the biggest donation this year was Rs. 25,00,000 from Mysore, Karnataka.

Garhwal United Football Club (GUFC) has long been a beacon of women’s football in the region, fostering talent and promoting the sport among young women, many of whom come from humble backgrounds. Participation in the Indian Women’s League 2 (IWL 2) and Football Delhi Women’s Premier League (FDWPL) presents a significant opportunity for the team to showcase their skills on a national platform, gain invaluable experience, and inspire future generations of female footballers.

This Father’s Day, Ketto, A crowdfunding platform based in India, brought early Father’s Day cheer to Mumbai’s Marine Drive, celebrating dads and sparking conversations about their unseen strength.