Custodians of change: Next generation of Indian wealth
How Indian families are approaching wealth preservation, growth, governance and succession.
While family businesses often outperform their non-family counterparts, they must navigate complex issues like succession planning, ownership alignment, and strategic direction.
A family office governance charter provides a structured approach to define legacy, align interests, and ensure smooth generational transitions.
- Three business cases – farm consumption, decentralised ammonia, and hydrogen export.
- Frameworks for land-efficient, inclusive, and sustainable growth.
- Opportunities to align with India’s clean energy and net-zero goals
The challenge
Preserving legacy amid complexity
Every successful family business eventually faces the same critical question: How do we preserve wealth, values, and unity across generations?
Family-owned businesses often outperform their non-family counterparts due to strong values and long-term vision. However, they also face unique governance challenges:
- Lack of governance: Increases the risk of fragmentation, especially as family size and wealth grow.
- Unclear roles and decision-making: Leads to internal conflicts and disruption in business continuity.
- Absence of open communication: Limits trust and transparency across generations.
Preserving wealth goes beyond investments. It requires a structured, inclusive framework of governance that builds trust, enables dialogue, and ensures smooth transitions.
Our approach
Scope of the solution
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Family values and vision
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Define shared values and long-term aspirations
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Vision statement and alignment across generations
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Family constitution
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Develop a comprehensive governance document
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Draft constitution with key policies and safeguards
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Implementation and transition
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Create actionable guidelines for governance and succession planning
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Implementation roadmap with periodic reviews
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Why choose Grant Thornton Bharat?
We combine deep local understanding with global governance standards. Our approach is empathetic, confidential, and tailored.
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Specialists in Indian family dynamics
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Integrated expertise across law, tax, finance, and emotional dynamics
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Custom governance frameworks, not templates
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Experience in facilitating complex conversations and transitions
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Strong network of legal, wealth, and regulatory experts
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End-to-end support from drafting to implementation and mentoring
Our insights
Thought leadership