Role of Qualified Women Company Secretaries as Independent director
Independent Directors: The Need for a New Corporate Mindset and the Emerging Role of Qualified Women Company Secretaries Introduction The Indian corporate landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last two decades. With increasing globalization, enhanced regulatory oversight, growing investor activism, and rising expectations regarding corporate governance, the role of the Independent Director has become more significant than ever before. Corporate governance is no longer viewed merely as a compliance requirement. It has become a strategic necessity that directly influences stakeholder confidence, organizational sustainability, and long-term value creation. At the heart of this governance framework stands the Independent Director, entrusted with the responsibility of bringing objectivity, transparency, accountability, and balanced judgment to boardroom discussions. Despite the legal recognition and importance attached to Independent Directors under the Companies...