The idea of CSR, as has been rightly alluded to, is deeply rooted in the principle of trusteeship, a concept most eloquently articulated by Mahatma Gandhi. It is a principle that views institutions not merely as economic entities, but as custodians of societal resources.

Let me begin candidly. As someone who has spent a significant part of my career in the public sector, I am aware of the perceptions that often accompany institutions and individuals like us. In gatherings such as these, largely comprising private sector leaders, there is a certain preconceived view of the public sector boards and their functioning.

On the eve of International Women's Day, the Institute of Directors (IOD), India, convened its Bi-annual Members' Meet on March 07, 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together an accomplished cohort of women leaders from across the corporate and public sectors.

The Institute of Directors (IOD), Bengaluru Region, convened the Business Leaders Forum and Members' Meet 2026 on March 06, 2026 at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru. The gathering brought together an accomplished cross section of board leaders, governance experts, and industry professionals for an evening of substantive dialogue and institutional engagement.

India presents a striking paradox. We are home to nearly eighteen percent of the world's population, yet we possess only four percent of its groundwater resources. Over the years, we have extracted this resource with remarkable efficiency, but at a cost.

The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes wide-ranging changes to both the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and the Companies Act, 2013, marking one of the most comprehensive overhauls since the enactment of the 2013 law.

In my work with EKI Energy, our engagement has spanned advisory, training, investments, and environmental commodities, with a particular focus on enabling organisations to deploy CSR capital in a manner that is both impactful and sustainable.

Boards today are no longer debating whether sustainability drives value-they are deciding how fast they can operationalize it. We now operate in a world where resource risks, climate disruptions, and ESG expectations intersect directly with business competitiveness.

The Hyderabad Regional Office of the Institute of Directors (IOD), India is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Neerabh Kumar Prasad, IAS, (Retd.) as its new Honorary Chairman.

The Institute of Directors (IOD), India hosted the 20th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) during February 19-20, 2026, at Hotel Taj Lands End, Mumbai, on the theme "Making CSR work: Integrating ESG into Board Strategy and Governance."