The Hub June, 2025, monthly e-newsletter from Independent Directors’ Databank provides you a broad view of developments happening around Regulatory framework, Corporate world among other updates.

The featured stories in various sections cover regulatory updates, governance practices and experience sharing by Independent Directors.

In a world where growth is becoming increasingly elusive, companies can still create significant value by adopting a strategy of disciplined stability. By focusing on steady or only slowly growing revenues, businesses can achieve shareholder returns comparable to market averages, but with significantly lower volatility and risk. Strategies that such successful stable companies apply to drive value creation include asset-light services, high-end product offerings, vertical integration, and consistent dividend payouts.

Setting in the Hub – June, 2025 issue highlights “Growth Isn’t the Only Way for Companies to Create Value” an article from Harvard Business Review.

Vignettes showcase article from Mr. Srinath Sridharan, Corporate advisor and independent director titled The balance sheet of trust.

Regulatory Worktop shares the key updates about, a) MCA amended Indian Accounting Standards Rules, b) SEBI norms on Internal Audit and Audit committee of Market Infrastructure Institutions, c) RBI’s Digital Lending directions, d) Competition commission’s comprehensive guidance on ‘Combination’ and e) SEBI proposes easier delisting rules for low-float PSUs.

Regulators Eye focus on the key updates relating to a) Implications of Apex Court order in Bhushan Power and JSW deal, b) Win for small shareholders of Linde India, c) Big 6 Accounting Firms Dominate India’s Corporate Audit Landscape, d) IndusInd Bank’s accounting fiasco continues to expand and e) Auditors flag irregularities in Indian units of Chinese brands Oppo, Realme.

Events Expo showcases relevant national and global upcoming events, programs, workshops, conferences, etc. for participation of the members. This issue covers CFO Leadership Conclave 2025 | CII | June 11, 2025 and Workshop on Mastering Leadership Communication | Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry | June 25, 2025.

Global Events, suggested are BAM Corporate Governance Conference 2025 | British Academy of Management | June 13, 2025 and Aligning the Stars: Effective Board / Management Relations | Governance Professionals of Canada | June 17, 2025.