{
  "id": 14241377,
  "title": "Two-thirds of UHNI husbands don’t consult spouses on investment decisions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/two-thirds-of-uhni-husbands-dont-consult-spouses-on-investment",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-13T15:52:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindu BusinessLine",
    "slug": "hindu-businessline",
    "url": "https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/two-thirds-of-uhni-husbands-dont-consult-spouses-on-investment-decisions/article71580261.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent report by Equirus Wealth Management and Family Office has revealed that two-thirds of husbands in Indian ultra high net worth individuals (UHNI) family offices do not seek their spouses' input in investment decisions. Conducted through a qualitative study, the report found that only about 30% of men in the nearly 50 female to 70-member families interviewed consulted their spouses for financial decisions, particularly for big-ticket investments and private-market opportunities. Equirus noted that while participation is universal, direct involvement in capital allocation is less common. The challenge lies in empowering women with the authority, experience, and decision-making framework to influence capital deployment. Manisha Gudka, Founder of Sapientia Family Office Solutions, observed that while some business families invite women to express their views on investment decisions, others do not consult them due to lack of experience or exposure. Most of the women interviewed were professionals in various fields before taking on a more active role in managing wealth, often stepping into family office management due to major family events like the death of the head of the family or inheritance. However, only about 70% of women had authority over the portfolio, highlighting a significant gap between involvement and decision-making power.",
  "summary": "The report found that just about 30 per cent of men in the nearly 50 female to 70 members of the UHNI families interviewed for the study consulted their spouses for financial decisions",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}