Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Kapur Family Joins Inheritance Battles in India
Sometimes, after a business leader dies, family members disagree about who gets the company.
This article talks about this happening in several wealthy Indian families, like the Kapurs, Modis, Oberois, and Bajajs.
Rani Kapur says her daughter-in-law is trying to take over the Sona Group.
Other families also fight over money and company control.
Some disputes are resolved, while others continue, often leading to court battles and accusations.
It is common for families to have disagreements when deciding how to divide assets, particularly when substantial wealth is involved.
Rani Kapur alleges coercion by her daughter-in-law to gain control of the Sona Group.
Sunjay Kapur, former Chairman of the Sona Group, died in June.
The Sona Group has a market capitalization of approximately Rs 30,000 crore and operates in multiple sectors.
Other inheritance disputes involve the Modis, Oberois, and Bajajs.
Disputes often arise after the death of the family head regarding wealth distribution.
- Who
- Families like the Kapurs, Modis, Oberois, Bajajs, and Ambanis.
- What
- Family disputes over inheritance and control of businesses.
- When
- Recent years, with examples from 2002 to 2024.
- Where
- India, focusing on family businesses.
- Why
- Disagreements over wealth distribution and company control after the death of the family head.
Contested Wills and Control
Unresolved Financial Conflicts
The Kapur Family
Contested Wills and Control
Rani Kapur's claims of coercion and usurpation of the family's legacy.
Unresolved Financial Conflicts
Priya Sachdev Kapur has yet to respond to these claims.
The Modi Family
Contested Wills and Control
Samir Modi's lawsuit alleging misuse of trust by Bina Modi.
Unresolved Financial Conflicts
Bina Modi and shareholders of Godfrey Philips supporting the latter.
The Oberoi Family
Contested Wills and Control
Anastasia Oberoi's backing of the 2022 codicil for property division.
Unresolved Financial Conflicts
The stepsiblings and cousin backing the 1992 will.
- Sona Group Market Cap
- Nearly Rs 30,000 crore
- Modi Enterprises Dispute
- Over Rs 11,000 crore inheritance
- Oberoi Company Value
- Around Rs 9,000 crore
- Bajaj Group Restructure
- Allowed for division between sons
- Ambani Dispute Outcome
- Reliance empire division