Have you ever thought about how a small change in interest rates might affect your monthly bills or the value of your investments? If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably heard that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has just made a significant move—they’ve cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, dropping it to 5.25%. You might be wondering, What does this actually mean for me?  Well, in simple terms, it could mean cheaper loans, lower EMIs, and a bit of a boost

India's economic and geopolitical trajectory is at a turning point. A growing digital economy, more globally integrated boardrooms, maturing financial markets, a demographic dividend that most nations envy, and an innovation ecosystem that is increasingly inventing rather than copying are all indicators that have been there for some time.   However, as we frequently observe in boardroom debates, leadership is not developed solely by metrics. The deliberate actions of a countr

There’s a certain shift underway in India’s corporate landscape—quiet, steady, and far more transformative than we immediately realise. Unlike the big announcements we see splashed across media, the real change is happening in boardrooms, investor meetings, compliance discussions, and those long internal strategy calls where leaders are asking a fundamentally new question:  “What does climate responsibility really look like for us as a business today, and who is holding us ac

The rise of generative AI has quietly changed the way modern boardrooms function. What once relied solely on human deliberation and handwritten notes is now being shaped by chat assistants, automated transcripts and intelligent summaries. A director can now review meeting minutes in seconds, a chair can generate sharper pre-board questions and the company secretary can capture discussions with near-perfect accuracy.  But this convenience comes with a new kind of exposure — on

A few years ago, boardrooms were often seen as places where decisions were endorsed—not built. That’s no longer true. The 2025 proxy season has made it clearer than ever that boards have moved to the frontlines of corporate strategy. For professionals preparing to step into these roles, this isn’t just theory—it’s the new reality. From our experience at Directors’ Institute, the boards shaping 2030 are being moulded today. Here’s what this year’s proxy season tells us about t

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

Virtual Boardrooms: Redefining Expectations and Elevating Governance in the Digital Era There was a time when a board meeting meant being physically in the same room. You’d have senior leaders flying in from different cities, hotel rooms booked, and stacks of printed reports piled high on the table. It was a scene straight out of a corporate movie — long days, long flights, and a lot of coffee. Those days are fading fast. Today, the boardroom lives online. It’s no longer a ph