Board Evaluation: Disclosures and Practices - 2016-17
This is the third study on Board Evaluation Disclosures and Practices in India, which has been jointly undertaken by NSE and IiAS (along...
Dividends: 92 companies can pay Rs.340 bn more
Despite a muted earnings growth in FY17, Indian companies can pay higher dividends from their existing cash piles. IiAS’ research has...
Giving IT its due in the boardroom
Going through the recommendations by the Uday Kotak Committee on Corporate Governance (Kotak Committee), I was pleasantly surprised to...
The Last Minute 2016-17: The scramble continues
In the fifth edition of IiAS’ study on timelines of Annual General Meetings (AGMs) of S&P BSE 500 companies, we continue to conclude that...
Policy impact: 15 companies commit to a higher dividend payout ratio
Cash hoarding has plagued corporate India for long. Therefore, SEBI’s decision to mandate India’s top 500 to formulate and disclose a...
Corporate India: Women on Boards
This study has been conducted jointly by IiAS, Women on Corporate Boards and Prime Database to understand the trends on female representatio
Royalty payments outpace performance
IiAS views on royalty payouts
Board Evaluation in India: Disclosure and Practices 2015-16
This is our second study on board evaluation disclosures and practices in India. This compilation is for FY 2015-16: the first study...
Dividends: 88 companies can pay over Rs.250 bn more in dividends
Companies clearly continue to hold cash stockpiles and must consider paying higher dividends. IiAS’ study, based on FY16 financials...
Public Sector Banks: A Capital Question
The Government of India’s (GoI) plan to help public sector banks (PSB) make a fresh start is well intentioned. Replenishing lost capital...