Debt default risks of the holdco must not sway Vedanta’s Independent Directors
The failed delisting will only result in increased pressure on Vedanta Limited’s cash flows to support group debt: it has already...
Five trends that will shape the governance landscape in the 2020’s
Discussions on corporate governance that were met with roll of eyes at the start of the decade, now dominate media headlines. While a lot...
Independent Directors need training, not eligibility criteria
The proficiency self-assessment test instituted by the MCA is unlikely to provide any meaningful solution to board strengthening. There...
Are IndiGo’s security checks in place?
There is no denying that governance levels at Indigo could be strengthened. Even so, there is no taking away from the fact that the...
Sun Pharma: What investors should ask of its board
The whistle-blower allegations have raised governance concerns at Sun Pharma. Given its current structure, and the new SEBI-accepted...
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...
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...
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: 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...
Turbulence at Tata Sons: What stakeholders are asking
Tata Sons, while not listed, sits at the apex of the largest business group in India. It enjoys a stellar reputation and is considered...