Motilal Oswal Foundation Commits ₹25 Crore to Rishihood University

Haryana, August 25, 2026: The Motilal Oswal Foundation (MOF) has committed ₹25 crore over three years to Rishihood University as part of a grant focused on institution building and organisational development. The funding will support the university in strengthening leadership, governance, academic systems and organisational capabilities.

The partnership, formalised at Rishihood University’s Sonipat campus, will follow a milestone-based framework. Progress will be assessed against outcomes covering leadership development, faculty capacity, governance, financial sustainability, academic quality, fundraising, research and national and international engagement.

Speaking at the MoU signing, Mr Motilal Oswal, Chairman & Trustee, Motilal Oswal Foundation, said, “Education is one of the most powerful avenues for nation-building, because strong institutions can shape generations of young people and influence society far beyond the classroom. And the real test of our philanthropy is what remains after the money has been spent. If it leaves behind a stronger institution that can create impact for decades, the value of that giving goes far beyond the original grant. Our support for Rishihood is built around that idea, strengthening the institution so that its impact can endure well beyond our grant.”

For Rishihood University, which focuses on computer science, data science, design, entrepreneurship, governance and public leadership, the commitment is its first major external funding specifically structured around institutional capability building. Earlier external funding had primarily supported capital projects or specific programmes.

Sahil Aggarwal, Co-Founder & CEO, Rishihood University, said, “An institution of lasting significance is built with a long-term vision, strong partnerships and a shared commitment to creating impact that extends well beyond the present. The grant is a significant milestone in Rishihood University’s journey and reflects the Foundation’s deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are grateful for their continued support and association with Rishihood. We see this not simply as a financial commitment, but as a shared investment in the future of education and nation-building.”

The grant is intended to provide catalytic support for building the university’s leadership, fundraising and institutional capabilities, with the aim of strengthening its ability to diversify its future resource base and sustain growth beyond the three-year partnership.