

Stewardship Code for India – IRDA intensifies the agenda
IRDA’s announcement1 earlier this week of a mandatory stewardship code for insurers will further strengthen markets. Insurance companies,...


Idea-Vodafone merger: Vodafone cedes ground
IiAS view on Vodafone Idea merger


The Ides of March: a testing time for board members
India belongs to the small but growing group of countries which have made board evaluation and its disclosure mandatory. March is when...


Corporate Social Responsibility: Sustainable Progress
Overall spends of S&P BSE 100 companies increased 25% to Rs.65.5bn, or 1.7% of their three-year average profits. The largest increase in...
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...


The 'here and now' boards
Myopia at the boardroom can be unhealthy and leave stakeholders confused about the company’s strategy. Making structural changes and then...


Auditing the Auditors: Audit Quality Indicators
With regulations and financial reporting standards set to change the audit landscape in India, audit committees must evaluate their...


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...


Infosys is no longer the bellwether of corporate governance in India
Infosys continues to maintain high corporate governance standards – but it is no longer a cut above the rest of corporate India. This...


Sporting Distractions for Corporate India
Vikram Limaye’s appointment by the Supreme Court as a BCCI administrator raises concerns on his ability to focus on his primary role –...