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Page 4 - Corporate Governance

What a 'wise' board director is

Wisdom is born out of controlling lower ground thinking by the discipline of higher ground thinking-the word discipline is noteworthy

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Updated On : 16 Oct 2020 | 2:45 AM IST

Decriminalisation in Companies Act a move in the right direction? Explained

As government revisits all economic laws, decriminalisation experts have called for a calibrated approach to ensure we don't end with toothless legislations and maintain the standards

Decriminalisation in Companies Act a move in the right direction? Explained
Updated On : 13 Oct 2020 | 11:27 AM IST

A will and a way: How MP Birla companies performed under Harsh Lodha

In the long court battle over the M P Birla group, Harsh Lodha has been asked to step down from management. But in the last decade and a half, the group has grown under him

A will and a way: How MP Birla companies performed under Harsh Lodha
Updated On : 03 Oct 2020 | 6:10 AM IST

Narayana Murthy bats for external probe into whistleblower complaints

Says Sebi must blacklist board members, officials found guilty

Narayana Murthy bats for external probe into whistleblower complaints
Updated On : 22 Sep 2020 | 12:48 AM IST

Need to strengthen corp governance; adopt best global practices: Thakur

There is a need to strengthen corporate governance and India Inc should look at adopting global best practices and benchmarks in the interest of consumers, MoS for Finance Anurag Thakur said

Need to strengthen corp governance; adopt best global practices: Thakur
Updated On : 10 Sep 2020 | 8:21 PM IST

Zee Entertainment rises on brokerage upgrades, ad and viewership growth

The stock may see a further re-rating if the firm sticks to its pledge on free cash flow and corporate governance

Zee Entertainment rises on brokerage upgrades, ad and viewership growth
Updated On : 20 Aug 2020 | 12:10 AM IST

Infosys independent director Bobby Parikh fined for stock market trade

Parikh was appointed as an Independent Director of Infosys effective July 15, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board

Infosys independent director Bobby Parikh fined for stock market trade
Updated On : 17 Aug 2020 | 7:14 AM IST

ONGC seeks exemption from applicability of some governance norms

Says listing regulations don't apply to it as govt makes board appointments

ONGC seeks exemption from applicability of some governance norms
Updated On : 12 Aug 2020 | 6:08 AM IST

HR dept has its work cut out as companies manage layoffs, work from home

Inducting new employees virtually and deciding about earned leave: HR managers have lots of decisions to make.

HR dept has its work cut out as companies manage layoffs, work from home
Updated On : 19 Jul 2020 | 5:26 PM IST

Centre plans to decriminalise provisions of LLP Act, invites comments

More than 1.45 lakh LLPs are registered under the LLP Act and a bulk of them are small and medium enterprises.

Centre plans to decriminalise provisions of LLP Act, invites comments
Updated On : 20 Jun 2020 | 4:32 AM IST

RBI sets up panel to review corporate structure of private sector banks

The RBI said it was doing so to align regulations to meet the requirements of a dynamic banking landscape

RBI sets up panel to review corporate structure of private sector banks
Updated On : 13 Jun 2020 | 2:35 AM IST

RBI proposes 10-yr term for bank promoter-CEOs, 15 yrs for non-promoters

If the CEO or WTD is not a promoter or major shareholder of the bank, that person can continue for 15 years at the bank, after which he or she must step down.

RBI proposes 10-yr term for bank promoter-CEOs, 15 yrs for non-promoters
Updated On : 12 Jun 2020 | 3:31 AM IST
Updated On : 06 May 2020 | 10:27 PM IST

Explained: Why companies are facing crisis of confidence in leadership

The survey shows that the levels of worriedness are almost the same for respondents in Asia, Europe, and marginally higher in America.

Explained: Why companies are facing crisis of confidence in leadership
Updated On : 13 Apr 2020 | 10:27 PM IST

Wisdom for startups from grown-ups

Startups add value only if they build a sustainable business model. When will Indian startups understand this?

Wisdom for startups from grown-ups
Updated On : 26 Mar 2020 | 1:52 AM IST

Coronavirus impact: Seeking safe harbour under 'force majeure' may not help

Legal experts said that unlike many civil law jurisdictions, in India, force majeure is a contractual right, and not a right codified under the law

Coronavirus impact: Seeking safe harbour under 'force majeure' may not help
Updated On : 13 Mar 2020 | 1:41 AM IST

Beware of competence without humanity or humility

A cardinal principle in succession planning by boards is to scrutinise the "wake" of a candidate and not rely only on performance metrics

Beware of competence without humanity or humility
Updated On : 12 Mar 2020 | 9:50 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: YES Bank's rescue plan, Congress' fatal flaw, and more

From the problems with SBI's YES Bank rescue plan to the reasons for the mass discontentment among the Congress young guard, here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

Best of BS Opinion: YES Bank's rescue plan, Congress' fatal flaw, and more
Updated On : 12 Mar 2020 | 7:25 AM IST

Letter to BS: Govt needs effective ways to assess independent directors

As independent directors are appointed for their skills and expertise they bring to the table, an online test is an irrelevant exercise to determine their proficiency.

Letter to BS: Govt needs effective ways to assess independent directors
Updated On : 10 Mar 2020 | 9:09 PM IST

Stewardship code aims greater investor, India Inc engagement. Will it work?

Stewardship responsibilities include engaging investee companies on ma­tters ranging from corporate governance and financial performance to capital structure and strategy

Stewardship code aims greater investor, India Inc engagement. Will it work?
Updated On : 10 Mar 2020 | 8:50 PM IST