

The Last Minute: More challenges ahead
Companies with weak financial performance continue to wait till the last minute to hold their AGMs. In FY16 too, companies holding their...


What gets measured can be improved: A Corporate Governance Scorecard for India
IiAS has worked with IFC Washington and the BSE to develop a Corporate Governance Scorecard for India. A scorecard is aquantitative tool...


Turning the page: On N. Chadrasekaran’s appointment as Chairman of Tata Sons
While investors focus on the operating companies and expect Chandra to focus on these too, the long-term success of the group hinges on...


Responsible shareholder engagement: The case for an Indian stewardship code
The thrust of regulations and public norms is pushing companies to embrace best governance practices. This will help them fulfil their...


Tata Group: Reading the shareholder vote
Six resolutions were put to vote in four recent Tata group company meetings. Analysing the outcome data in the aggregate and by splicing...


Tata Group: Time to reboot
Cyrus Mistry’s resignation must not be seen as an end in itself – instead it must be read as a new beginning to clean up some of the...


India’s static governance ranking
Two reports published over the last few weeks warrant close reading and carry important lessons: Ease of Doing Business and Asia CG...


Removal of Independent Directors: A Sword of Damocles
The ongoing tussle between Tata Sons and Cyrus Mistry is spilling over to the boardrooms of the listed companies in the group. Soon after...


Tata Group: Structural Fixes Necessary
IiAS believes the current back-and-forth between Tata Sons and Cyrus Mistry, with Independent Directors of listed companies in the fray,...


Tata Group: Game of Thrones
Cyrus Mistry’s position as Chairperson of listed companies of the Tata group is now being questioned. Whatever be Tata Sons’ opinion in...