In this paper we explore the application and evolution of board independence in India, where concentration of shareholdings in public companies is the norm, what effects it has had, and how one might make the best use of the board independence concept in the Indian environment. Following India's...

There has been increasing recognition of the importance of women on corporate boards, however, this thesis has been limited to theoretical analysis in India. In this light, the Companies Act, 2013 appointed a quota system for the appointment of women board members. A prescribes category of...

Increasingly more and more emerging economies have been reforming their corporate governance structure to bring more independence and accountability to the board of directors and better disclosure norms to safe guard the interests of the investors. In Indian context, the corporate governance...

This study examines the relationship between board diversity and firm value for 500 large listed Indian firms. This relationship is examined using annual data from 2003-13. Board Diversity is measured by presence of women on the board. Firm Value is measured by using both accounting and market...

In recent years, India has introduced lot of changes in regulations regarding Independent Directors. But the question remains as to how effective they are? The pertinent issue is whether the underlying theory is appropriate or are there methodological problems or institutional factors in India's...

Concept of corporate board was incepted in Indian soil by the Englishmen. Present days Indian corporate board has found much of it's antecedents from of Anglo-Indian company act. The initial days of company act in India witnessed replicating effect of English company act. These years witnessed...