The announcement that boAt’s founders — Aman Gupta and Sameer Mehta — have stepped down from their executive roles just weeks before the company’s planned ₹1,500 crore IPO has sparked a wave of concern across investor and corporate-governance circles. Disclosed in the company’s updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP), the move has been viewed by many as more than a routine leadership reshuffle — raising important questions around Private Company Governance and IPO readine

The automotive sector is currently at a critical juncture in its history. For decades, discussions around production efficiency, safety regulations and evolving customer demands shaped the industry. Today, however, a more complex and consequential dialogue has taken centre stage—Responsible Business Conduct in the Automotive Sector. This is not just another sustainability buzzword. Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) is rapidly becoming a gateway to future competitiveness, boa

Indian companies already face huge pressure from investors, regulators, and even regular citizens who want cleaner business actions. Every year new laws, filings, and responsibilities get added, yet problems still appear because information reaches decision makers late. Many directors also depend on compliance officers or accountants for updates instead of checking anything directly. So mistakes travel far before someone even notices. Because of this, the idea of Corporate Go

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Let’s be honest: a lot of boardrooms still don’t get cybersecurity. Directors talk endlessly about growth strategies, shareholder...

With the growing emphasis on corporate transparency and accountability, independent directors have taken centre stage, bringing their...