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The Founder Who Planned Ahead (And Actually Enjoys Retirement)
Rajesh Kapoor, 68, sits on his balcony in Goa with a cup of chai. His phone buzzes. Message from his son: “Dad, just closed a ₹5 crore deal. Remember how you taught me to negotiate? Used it perfectly.” Rajesh smiles. Doesn’t feel obligated to reply immediately. Doesn’t worry if the deal structure is right. He… Continue reading
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Every Family Business Has Succession Disputes. Yet Most Founders Plan Nothing.
Be it Vadilal, Lodha, Tata, Kapoors, or any family business you can name—they all have succession disputes. Ten years in court. Billions in value destroyed. Families torn apart. Yet most founders still have zero succession plan. That’s not just poor planning. That’s irresponsible stewardship of your life’s work. We All See It Happening Every few… Continue reading
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Your Listed Company Needs Succession Planning Too (Maybe More Than Private Ones)
Mr. Rajesh Desai, a pharma founder. ₹1500 crore market cap. Listed company. His story: His stock is down 18% this year. Guess why? Market knows what he doesn’t: No succession plan = value erosion. The Listed Company Succession Myth: Myth: “We’re listed. Professional management. Succession isn’t an issue.” Reality: What Happens Without Succession Plan (Listed):… Continue reading
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A Succession Lesson From Recent Political Transitions
Whether it is a political organisation or a family business, one principle remains the same: People need to know what comes next. When a founder or a powerful leader is the entire identity of an organisation, everyone naturally connects with that person. The workers.The supporters.The customers.The stakeholders. But the moment there is uncertainty about the… Continue reading
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When Financial Illiteracy Destroys Your Family Business
Mehta Uncle built a ₹10 crore business over 30 years. Strong operations. Loyal customers. Growing revenue. His son takes over. Within 3 years, the business is ₹6 crore. Why? Because the son never learned financial literacy. The Pattern I See Constantly: Business Owner (Father): Knows production, clients, operations Never taught son: P&L reading, cash flow… Continue reading
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The Financial Literacy Gap: What Every Indian Is Missing
Priya earns ₹2 lakhs/month. Saves ₹30k monthly. At 45, she has ₹25 lakhs. Then: Job loss + medical emergency + daughter’s college fees. Her “savings” is gone in 10 months. She wasn’t taught financial literacy. She was taught to save blindly. The 7 Missing Elements: 1. Emergency FundNot ₹50k in savings account. Need 6 months… Continue reading
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Growth Is the Best Disguise for a Sick Zone
I was reading a book review in Mint last weekend. Titled Snowed Under, the book is about cancer. A memoir. The author has used two phrases that stopped me mid-sip. 1 – Sick zone. 2- Wellness zone. The author used them to describe the two states everyone lives between — the crisis of active illness… Continue reading
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Why Professionalising Matters
Meet Mr. Bholabhai Patel. Founder. A Visionary. And, according to his staff, the human Swiss Army knife of his business. He could negotiate a multi-crore contract at 10 AM, scold the office boy for extra sugar in his tea at 11, approve a ₹10,000 stationery bill at 12, and argue about restroom tiles with the… Continue reading
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Built Together. Lost Separately.
When Vijay Patel launched his small spice-trading business, he single-handedly managed everything from sourcing and packaging to sales and delivery. With limited staff and no formal processes, his business relied entirely on his personal network and expertise for survival. As the business expanded, Vijay’s two sons, Arjun and Rahul, joined the company, bringing fresh ideas… Continue reading
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