Corporates route donations to parties through 9 electoral trusts

Electoral trusts have become the primary channel for corporate political donations following the Supreme Court's scrapping of electoral bonds. Prudent Electoral Trust led contributions with Rs 2,668.49 crore, predominantly favouring the BJP. Overall, contributions through trusts surged to Rs 3,811 crore in 2024-25.

Corporates route donations to parties through 9 electoral trusts
Electoral trusts have become the primary channel for corporate political donations following the Supreme Court's scrapping of electoral bonds. Prudent Electoral Trust led contributions with Rs 2,668.49 crore, predominantly favouring the BJP. Overall, contributions through trusts surged to Rs 3,811 crore in 2024-25.