OECD Principles: Are there more regulatory changes ahead?
From the time they were first rolled out in 1999, the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance (CG) have influenced global corporate...
Royalty continues to outpace profits; shareholders must demand a greater say
Royalty has been a contentious issue for MNCs set up in India. In FY15, 32 MNCs paid out an aggregate Rs. 63 bn, which was almost 21% of...
Investor communication: Plugging information asymmetry
It’s well established that company managements always find time for institutional investors, giving these investors access to more...
A field guide to shareholder redressal in India
Indian equity shareholders are increasing their proactive engagement with companies. A new class of investors are vocalizing their...
A social board: Why India Inc’s boards can’t ignore social media
Online presence is not enough; boards should stay updated about social media strategies and how best to use them. Each minute there are...
73 companies can pay over Rs.200 bn more in dividends
India Inc can pay more dividends: IiAS’ study (based on FY15 financials) shows that at least 73 of the S&P BSE 500 companies can double...
Corporate Social Responsibility: Taking root
IiAS studied the FY15 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and disclosures of the S&P BSE 100 companies. The disclosures...
Multinationals in India: Breeding corporate royalty
The CNX MNC Index has outperformed the CNX Nifty over the past five years: but does that allow parents of multinational companies (MNCs)...
Indian Depository Receipts:A framework for delisting
This is a discussion paper, prepared by IiAS to obtain market feedback on the proposed policy framework for delisting. To provide an easy...