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By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM AVSM (Retd.)
Oct 15, 2026
The October 2026 issue of Director Today, themed “What Truly Gets You the Board Seat: Equipping IDs for the Future Boardrooms,” addresses a question that every aspiring and serving Independent Director (ID) must answer squarely, “What does it take to earn a seat in an Indian boardroom, and what does it take to keep it?”
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By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM AVSM (Retd.)
Jul 06, 2026
In an era defined by economic uncertainty, technological disruption, geopolitical tensions and rapidly evolving stakeholder expectations, financial literacy is no longer the exclusive domain of finance professionals.
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By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM AVSM (Retd.)
Apr 08, 2026
Corporate Social Responsibility has evolved from being a voluntary goodwill gesture to a strategic imperative in India, driven by a combination of legislative mandates, stakeholder expectations, and the rising aspirations of a socially aware population.
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By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM AVSM (Retd.)
Jan 05, 2026
Much like the beginning of the previous year marked a renewed commitment to evolving boardroom excellence, the closing months of 2025 have reaffirmed IOD's growing role as a bridge between nations, institutions and boardrooms worldwide
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By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM AVSM (Retd.)
Oct 08, 2025
The road to COP30 in Belém, Brazil runs through the Boardroom. As world leaders prepare to meet in the heart of the Amazon in 2025, the setting is a stark reminder: the old models have not succeeded.
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By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM AVSM (Retd.)
Jul 08, 2025
Boardrooms across the globe, and particularly in India, are undergoing a paradigm shift, redefining their priorities to stay relevant, resilient, and responsible. At the Institute of Directors, we believe that directors must not only govern with foresight but also lead with purpose.
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By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM AVSM (Retd.)
Apr 08, 2025
Globally corporate boards are finding themselves at the intersection of resilience and reinvention. The global business landscape is witnessing rapid transformation geopolitical shifts
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By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM AVSM (Retd.)
Oct 02, 2024
The Cornerstone of Effective Governance for Directors
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By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM AVSM (Retd.)
Jul 02, 2024
Safeguarding the Future with Cyber Governance
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By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM AVSM (Retd.)
Apr 02, 2024
Urgent, aligned, and collective action is now required at a rapid pace. A major concern is to identify the aspirations and evolving priorities of various stakeholders
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About Author
President, Institute of Directors
former Chairman, UPSC
former Vice Chief of Army Staff and
former Independent Director, L&T Ltd.
He took over as the President of Institute of Directors with effect from 02 December, 2022
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