If you use your common sense and ignore criticism, deposit say 10,000 Rs maturing in 10 years for her in a mutual fund. She will be grateful. Anything else will be wasteful in that we are not living in the 30s to worry about the society or relatives. Love and care for her future is the best way to avoid wastes. Wife will take time to understand. I did this to three of my nieces and they are very close to me. I ignored comments in that "If you are not paying my bills (employer) or I am not paying for you". get lost.
