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...
Shareholders have the power to compel change
A change is underway in the Indian markets. Investors want their voice heard. In recent times, shareholders have asked for board seats:...
SEBI Corporate Governance Committee: Taking the next step
The SEBI Committee on Corporate Governance, chaired by Uday Kotak, submitted its final report today. The recommendations are aimed at...
Investors can – and must define governance practices
Earlier this year IRDA asked insurance companies to roll out their Stewardship policies by 30 September. In the month that most insurance...
Active listening: Boards must open-up to investors
Florintree Advisors Private Limited (‘Florintree’) is the second fund in almost as many months to seek a seat on a company’s board: they...
Who does Narayana Murthy speak for?
Narayana Murthy’s public criticism may not necessarily represent that of the Infosys’ entire promoter group. IiAS believes the voting...
Is the Infosys board right in blaming Narayana Murthy?
Mr Naryana Murthy has had an unprecedented impact on India’s Information Technology (IT) sector: he fashioned the Global Delivery Model...
Infosys: War and Peace
Vishal Sikka’s resignation cannot come as a surprise. Despite best efforts, Infosys’ board was unable to protect him from the constant...
Defaulting on debt - and disclosures
The Securities and Exchange Boards (SEBI) circular of August 4 asking companies to disclosure delays/defaults addresses a number of...
Alembic Limited: Will a set of small shareholders be able assert themselves?
A set of small, yet discerning shareholders in Alembic Limited have woken up to the fact that their ownership of shares in a company need...