Corporate Governance

Corporate 'living wills' can make insolvency rescues more effective

The next frontier of insolvency reforms is preparing companies for distress before it strikes

The fine balance of good governance: How boards safeguard value, integrity

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

Setting the agenda: RBI directs bank boards to sharpen strategic focus

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

Critical mineral push calls for board-level focus on communication: Experts

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. .

Business responsibility in practice: Lessons from leaders on ethical growth

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

A level playing field: Look beyond retired civil servants for chairpersons

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

Why Rolex's ownership model offers a different view of capitalism

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

J K Paper CMD Singhania elected Chair of International Chamber of Commerce

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.

Rajiv Bajaj exits Bajaj Finserv board amid expanding role at Auto biz

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

Rajesh Exports says 400 GB data shared with Sebi amid accounting row

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

Governance questions: HDFC Bank must emphatically address all 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

Best of BS Opinion: Quad relevance, fuel pricing, and a Cockroach Party

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

Founder supremacy is eroding the discipline of corporate governance

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

Linking CEO pay to customer happiness: Benefits and risks for Indian firms

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

InGovern renews listing call for Tata Sons on governance concern

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

A shared corner office may temper the risks of turbulent leadership

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

Best of BS Opinion: India must push ahead on reforms agenda

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

India Inc's boardrooms have failed spectacularly at corporate governance

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

Datanomics: Women see limited gains in top jobs as pay gaps persist

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

Best of BS Opinion: Government must expedite board appointments at PSBs

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