Look at the cases of Satyam, ICICI bank, Jet Airways and the infamous Enron, we can see that 'The Board' inevitably shares the blame for a major failure at a company.

As we mark International Women's Day 2026, boardrooms across the world are rightly celebrating progress in gender diversity. Numbers are improving. Reports show rising participation. Panels reflect more balance than ever before

Market conditions now change faster than planning cycles. New technologies outpace regulatory response. Cross-border capital flows are increasingly selective. Stakeholders from institutional investors to sovereign partners demand enterprise agility and long-term value creation.

India's automotive sector is undergoing rapid transformation driven by electrification, connectivity, and sustainability. As the industry evolves, women leaders are playing an increasingly influential role bringing innovation, resilience, and a collaborative approach to leadership.

As women take on increasingly visible roles in governance and industry, the focus is shifting from representation to influence. Building pathways to power isn't just about holding leadership positions; it is about shaping how authority is exercised, how decisions are made, and how institutions are reinforced in the process.

As we observe International Women's Day on 8 March 2026, the global corporate landscape finds itself at a defining crossroad. For over a decade, the conversation around gender diversity in Indian boardrooms has been driven largely by legislative mandates - beginning with the landmark Companies Act of 2013.

In Governing Pandora: Leading in the Age of Generative AI and Exponential Technology, Andrea Bonime-Blanc presents a timely and compelling reflection for directors navigating an era of rapid and often unsettling change. Her central proposition that “exponential technology requires an exponential governance mindset” lands with particular force.

The Hyderabad Regional Members' Meet on February 07, 2026 was hosted by the Institute of Directors (IOD), Hyderabad Region, at Vivanta, Hyderabad on the theme, “Balancing Innovation and Accountability: The Board's Mandate in an AI-Driven Transformation”.

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India have evolved beyond their original mandate. What began as efficiency-driven extensions of global firms are now centres of ownership, innovation, and enterprise leadership. Having worked closely with GCCs across sectors for over two decades, I have seen many factors behind this success. One of the quieter, yet most consequential drivers has been intentional inclusion.

The Bengaluru Regional Office of the Institute of Directors (IOD), India announces the appointment of Mr. Chakravarthi Mohan, IAS (Retd.) as its new Honorary Chairman.