In the Indian corporate-governance landscape, few developments have drawn as much attention in recent months as the decision of the state of Kerala to adopt a full-fledged investment policy grounded in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. On the face of it, this is a bold move: a sub-national jurisdiction attempting to position itself not just as an industrial destination, but as a sustainable  industrial destination. The question we ask today is two-fold: Wil

Environmental and social realities are more deeply ingrained in businesses today and the challenges they pose to Corporate Governance are so real, resulting in its fundamental restructuring. Boards of directors have to play more active roles in sustainable value creation and financial performance. This asserts boards to go beyond the approach of oversight and into guardianship of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) transformation. This blog offers you insights into pot

The New Face of India Inc Leadership India Inc leadership trends are changing very fast. Today’s boardroom is not only about finance or growth numbers. It’s more about data, technology, and how quick leaders can think using new tools like AI. Companies are hiring super-specialist CXOs  who know one thing very deeply—like AI, sustainability, or data science—and can use that skill to guide big company decisions. Now we see people with titles like Chief AI Officer  or Chief Sust

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