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Women directors: Companies not complying with Sebi rules is a worrying sign

The average number of women independent directors in Nifty 50 companies is 1.28. In several countries in Europe the percentage is above 30. It is above 25 in the US

Bonding with bonds: Creating a deeper, wider market

India needs a vibrant bond market to fuel its growth ambitions but financial repression is keeping investors and issuers away

A bad idea: Separating 'E' from ESG

The S and G pillars are as important as E in assessing corporate performance

Petroleum pricing quagmire

It's futile to insulate domestic consumers from international prices

Central banks: Redeeming credibility

Central banks seem to have forgotten that there is one role, viz. controlling inflation, which is solely their responsibility

Who doesn't want growth?

The RBI, however, cannot use the growth argument to justify inflation

Improve governance before divesting

A fixation on the target amount, without improving the corporate governance of public sector enterprises, is misplaced

The ESG rating conundrum

India must put forth its own regulatory framework to accredit ESG rating providers as universal consensus is a distant dream