Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Indian family businesses grow with AI and ESG focus
Indian family businesses are growing fast and using new technologies like artificial intelligence.
Many of them are also focusing on being more sustainable and inclusive.
However, the next generation of heirs is often more interested in purpose-driven careers like technology, finance, or creative industries rather than running the family business.
To prepare them, family offices are using professional management, structured education, and alternative legacy models like trusts and foundations.
This helps ensure that the family's wealth is preserved and managed responsibly, even if the heirs choose not to be directly involved in the business.
50% of Indian family businesses report annual revenues between $1-30 billion.
75% of Indian family businesses target growth rates above 15% for 2025-2026.
53% of Indian family businesses are leveraging AI in their operations.
76% of Indian family businesses are committed to ESG priorities.
73% report over 10% female representation on boards, but only 4% have 41-50% in board or C-suite positions.
- Who
- Indian family businesses and their next-generation heirs
- What
- Growth, AI adoption, ESG priorities, and wealth management strategies
- When
- Survey conducted for Deloitte's 2025 report, wealth transfer by 2048
- Where
- India and 35 other countries
- Why
- To understand the landscape and growth strategies of family businesses and prepare the next generation for wealth management
Traditional Business Involvement
Purpose-Driven Engagement
Next Generation's Role
Traditional Business Involvement
Heirs should actively participate in and lead the family business.
Purpose-Driven Engagement
Heirs should engage with wealth in purpose-driven ways, aligning capital with personal values.
Wealth Management
Traditional Business Involvement
Family businesses should focus on traditional operational roles for heirs.
Purpose-Driven Engagement
Family offices should adopt professionalised structures and alternative legacy models to accommodate diverse career interests.
- Survey Sample Size
- 1,587 family businesses across 36 countries, including 50 in India
- Revenue Range
- 50% report revenues between $1-30 billion annually
- AI Adoption
- 53% of Indian family businesses using AI
- Female Representation
- 73% report over 10% female board representation, 4% have 41-50% in board or C-suite
- Growth Projections
- 75% targeting growth rates above 15% for 2025-2026
- ESG Commitment
- 76% committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance priorities
- Wealth Transfer Estimate
- Over $105 trillion by 2048
- Education Programs
- Wealth with Wisdom academies for next-generation heirs
