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 — one that blurs the...

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 that future.  ...

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: Will this policy...