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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.
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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The recently concluded AI Summit in New Delhi, addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, communicated India's ambition to lead in responsible and inclusive AI. The message was clear: innovation must advance alongside ethics, trust, and human-centred development. India does not intend to be a passive consumer of technology; it intends to shape its governance.
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The Companies Act, 2013 mandates that all companies file their Annual Return and Financial Statements, with filing fees governed under Section 403 read with the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014. Since 1 July 2018, a stringent additional fee of C100 per day-without any upper cap-has been imposed for delays in filing these documents.
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For many years, the conversation around women in boardrooms focused on representation. Numbers mattered and they still do. Mandated thresholds and formal appointments helped initiate change. They signalled intent. They opened doors and normalised presence. As representation strengthens, the conversation naturally shifts.
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The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held from 16-21 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marked a historic shift in the global artificial intelligence landscape. As the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South, it brought together heads of state, technology leaders, policymakers, industry pioneers, and representatives from over 100 countries.
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Institute of Directors (IOD) is an apex national association of Corporate Directors under the India's 'Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860'. Currently it is associated with over 30,000 senior executives from Govt, PSU and Private organizations of India and abroad.
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