The Hub July, 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.

ESG outlines the vision of stakeholder capitalism which is driven by mutually beneficial relationships between you and the employees, customers, suppliers, and communities your company relies on to prosper. But ESG has become a victim of cultural wars. Cultural wars and the Ukraine invasion have created a hostile political and legal climate for firms to embrace ESG. Governments and companies are now scrambling to balance their green ambitions with new imperatives of energy security.

Setting in the Hub – July, 2025 issue highlights “Holding the Line: A Playbook for ESG Leadership in Hostile Terrain” an playbook by Prof. Ioannis Ioannou (London Business School).

Vignettes showcase article from Kalpesh Kothari, Governance & Risk-Control Specialist titled Rethinking Board Effectiveness in a Multi-Boardroom Era.

Regulatory Worktop shares the key updates about, a) SEBI Consultation Paper on “Guidelines for Responsible Usage of AI/ML in Indian Securities Markets”, b) Regulatory updation from Ministry of Corporate Affairs, c) SEBI Framework for Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Debt Securities, d) RBI issues project finance directions 2025 and e) SEBI proposes revamp of MIIs to boost governance.

Regulators Eye focus on the key updates relating to a) Despite making losses, 24 listed companies proposed dividends in FY25, b) Kirloskar group companies challenges SEBI disclosure norms in court, c) Tata Capital moving ahead for $2 bn IPO, India's biggest in 2025, d) Karnataka Bank board accepts resignation of MD and ED following Auditor’s red flag and e) Big Four, other global firms push back against draft ICAI rules.

Events Expo showcases relevant national and global upcoming events, programs, workshops, conferences, etc. for participation of the members. This issue covers 11^th National Conclave on NBFC and Green Financing | ASSOCHAM | July 24, 2025 and Directors' Certification Program for Audit Committee Members | IICA | July to October, 2025.

Global Events, suggested are Generative AI Tools for Directors | NACD | July 23, 2025 and The Ripple Effects of AI on Organizational Structure and Work | Gartner | July 24, 2025.