Why firms need ESG
As information becomes more democratised, the need for companies to strike a balance between profitability and sustainability is growing.
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Budget booster for insurance sector
The Budget proposes to raise the 49% cap on foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance companies to 74%, with governance and management safeguards.
CMD role split: India Inc. breathes a sigh of relief
CMDs at India’s top 500 listed companies had time till April 1, 2020, to comply with a SEBI mandate for splitting the role. Now they have got a two-year extension.
Troubles mount for embattled lender YES Bank
YES Bank’s audit committee chairman Uttam Prakash Agarwal resigned as independent director citing deteriorating corporate governance standards at the private lender.
Cyrus Mistry bids ‘Tata’ to chairmanship
Investors will be pleased with Cyrus Mistry’s decision as it means much-needed stability in leadership at the group at a crucial time.
NCLAT reinstates Mistry as Tata Sons chairman
The appellate tribunal held Mistry’s removal as illegal, but the matter is far from over as Tata Sons is expected to challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court.
Boards need to look beyond quarterly numbers: PwC
India Inc. has seen grave corporate governance failures: From ICICI Bank to IL&FS to Jet Airways, the list is long and the damages bigger. What can firms do to protect stakeholder interests?
Light at the end of the tunnel for YES Bank?
The private lender receives a binding offer of $1.2 billion from a global investor; shares rally as much as 35% before closing the day with 24% gain at ₹70.45.
Trusted advisors: True custodians of corporate governance
Today’s promoters need the guidance of trusted advisors who can analyse a given situation and help resolve a host of issues that invariably lead to dire consequences, if ignored or suppressed.
In 2019, is human capital on top of your board’s agenda?
Almost all companies are faced with a serious skills shortage
