
CA Ronak Shah
June 6, 2025 at 02:06 PM
*Even Rich People Struggle with Managing Money*
A recent survey shows that even HNI (High Net-worth Individuals) — people who have more than ₹10 crore in wealth — also face money problems.
*📊 Key Findings from the Survey:*
💰 Savings Habits:
• 63% of HNIs save more than 30% of their income.
• But still, many are not meeting financial goals.
• 43% save less than 20%, which is too low.
📉 Investment Problems:
• Low returns, lack of knowledge, and fear of equity are big issues.
• Only 17% invest over 30% of wealth in equities.
• While 44% say they are comfortable with equity, they don’t invest much in it.
*🏦 Asset Allocation:*
• 65% invest only 10–20% in gold/silver.
• 48% invest more than 30% in real estate.
• Only 1 in 3 HNIs invest over 20% in assets other than home.
*💳 Debt Worries:*
• 4 in 10 HNIs have at least one open loan.
• Emergency funds are missing — 14% don’t have any!
*🌍 Global Investing:*
• 30% feel comfortable investing globally.
• But many are still new to this idea.
*🧑💼 Advisors Not Trusted:*
• 87% rely on advisors like CAs, family, or bankers.
• But 1 in 3 are unhappy with the advice they get.
🚩 Conclusion:
Even rich people face money stress due to:
• Poor planning
• Lack of diversification
• Fear of equity markets
• Over-reliance on real estate and poor advice
They need better financial planning, not just more money.