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succession planning

01 June 2019

Succession planning for safeguarding and optimal transitioning of wealth and control are emerging as a critical consideration for businesses in India, many of which are family owned/controlled and are characterized by significant promoter family stakes. While wealth preservation, ring fencing key assets and tax-optimized transfer to the next generation were the guiding features of such exercises earlier on, modern businesses look at corporate succession planning with the added lens of ensuring business continuity and operational competitiveness. In this context, promoters and companies need to reflect upon additional factors such as choice of successors (who may not necessarily be only from the family), composition for the board post-transition and rights of the promoters (including their successors), amongst others.