Corporate Governance

Independent directors are often concerned about their potential liabilities. On this count, Indian jurisprudence and the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) enforcement approach should o

The revised framework, effective October 1, 2026, requires bank boards to define reserved matters, review delegated powers and devote greater attention to strategy and risk governance

India's push for self-reliance in critical minerals is reshaping governance priorities for mining and metals companies, with industry experts calling for communication to become an integral part of board-level decision-making. With the government prioritising supply security for minerals such as lithium, nickel and rare earths to support electric vehicle, clean-energy ambitions and changing geopolitical situations, companies are facing a governance shift that goes beyond capital, technology and regulatory clearances. They said successful project execution will increasingly depend not only on capital, technology and regulatory approvals but also on stakeholder confidence and the ability to sustain a social licence to operate. Sunil Duggal, former Group CEO, Vedanta Group and Former CEO, Hindustan Zinc, and current CEO, Bhumi Ventures, said the role of boards has expanded significantly as mining projects become more stakeholder-driven. "The role of boards has changed fundamentally. .

An anthology by experts explores responsible business practices through well-argued essays and lived experiences

Financial-sector entities should look beyond retired civil servants as their non-executive chairpersons

By staying private, Rolex SA is proud that it can remain independent and sustainable, and take long-term bets

Harsh Pati Singhania, the Chairman & Managing Director of JK Paper Ltd and Director of JK Organisation, has been elected Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce, according to a statement. Singhania was elected as Chair after a meeting held at the ICC Global Headquarters in Paris on Thursday, the statement said. Addressing ICC National Committees, Singhania said, "It is a great honour to take on the role of Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce, an institution that has stood for more than a century as a force for open markets, trusted rules and human progress." Outgoing ICC Chair Philippe Varin assumes his new role as ICC Honorary Chair, continuing his engagement with the organisation. PTI RSN 1.0.

Bajaj Auto managing director cites increased responsibilities, including new ventures and KTM acquisition, as reasons for not seeking re-election to the Bajaj Finserv board

Shares hit lower circuit after Sebi's interim order, while LIC's continued holding in the company comes under scrutiny amid governance concerns

HDFC Bank must address governance concerns transparently after reports of irregular payments linked to bulk deposits, while the RBI should clarify its oversight role

From the implications of warming US-China ties and the future of the Quad to fuel-pricing reforms, SpaceX governance and youth discontent, here are today's key opinion pieces

It's not an accident that Apple's Steve Jobs, maybe the greatest of all high-tech founders and CEOs, had no need to shelter behind bespoke extra protections

Irdai's recommendation on linking CEO remuneration to customer grievances offers a larger lesson on rewards, governance and what companies choose to optimise

According to the report,emergence of internal differences strengthens tata sons' case for a market-facing structure

There are many consultants and opinions on how companies should cope with tumultuous times

Today's BS Opinion examines India's regulatory hurdles, the NEET-UG crisis, rising fiscal stress from welfare promises, corporate governance failures, and China under Xi Jinping

Crash-landings such as the one by Kingfisher Airlines could be ascribed to ill-judged government policy

Progress for women in leadership is visible-but slow, uneven, and still constrained by gaps in pay and participation

Today's Opinion wrap tracks RBI's bank board concerns, India's satellite strides, gaps in economic guidance, China's consumption debate, and a memoir on rural farming journeys

IndusInd Bank strengthens its board with key executive and independent director appointments after leadership changes triggered by last year's accounting lapse