The Economic Times

Only 2.3% of wealthy family businesses are ready for succession. Whats holding them back?

Julius BaerEYs Family Barometer Report 2026 shows that 65.9% of families believe the next generation is not yet ready, while emotional attachment, informal decision-making and weak family governance continue to complicate the transition. For Indias business families, the hardest part may not be transferring ownershipbut preparing the family to decide what comes next.