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Education can transform lives. Not only intellectually, but also emotionally and socially. However, I do believe that academic excellence alone does not ensure well-being. Many young people are navigating stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges silently.
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Many directors face a dilemma. They may feel they are endeavouring to be socially and environmentally responsible. A company might have CSR and/or ESG policies, invest in pollution reduction initiatives and appear to satisfy legislative and regulatory requirements in jurisdictions in which it operates.
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Role of Women's leadership plays a decisive role in preparing boards for the future by strengthening governance, resilience, and long-term value creation. As boards navigate rapid technological change, ESG expectations, and stakeholder scrutiny, women leaders bring diverse perspectives that improve strategic foresight and reduce groupthink.
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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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Beyond possessing subject matter expertise, directors must demonstrate sound decision-making, provide constructive critique, and voice dissent when warranted traits that remain vital regardless of changing business climates.
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Many boards are vulnerable. The experience, expertise and development of their members, and their attitudes, assumptions and expectations, often derive from a previous era.
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Over the past decade, Indian boardrooms have witnessed a greater number of women occupying board seats. The narrative has successfully shifted from “if only” to “how meaningfully?”
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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.
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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
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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.
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