The Hub May, 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.

India’s ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 relies heavily on the support of Corporate India. Several BSE 100 companies have shown a decline in their Scope 1 + Scope 2 emissions. More companies are beginning to acknowledge climate change as a key long-term risk and have begun taking steps to either manage or mitigate these risks. Companies’ intent on improving their corporate governance standards must have a well-balanced approach which takes a holistic view on their corporate governance framework.

Setting in the Hub – May, 2025 issue highlights “Corporate Governance Scores – Committing to Stakeholders” a survey report from Institutional Investor Advisory Services (Proxy Advisors).

Vignettes showcase article from Mr. K R Ashok, titled Risk Management – Role of Directors.

Regulatory Worktop shares the key updates about, a) RBI’s draft norms on securitisation of stressed assets, b) SEBI proposed review of Investor Charter for Registrar & Share Transfer Agent, Research Analysts, c) IFSCA Consultation Paper on “Framework for Transition Bonds”, d) ICAI’s exposure Draft of Standards on Auditing for Audits of Limited Liability Partnerships and e) SEBI issues norms for withdrawing an ESG rating.

Regulators Eye focus on the key updates relating to a) Governance failure at Gensol Engineering/BluSmart, b) IndusInd Bank board to hold key personnel accountable after audit report, c) Listed firms record 16% rise in CSR spending, d) Deloitte flagged issues in internal controls of parent company of popular news app and e) Indian Inc brace for mandatory auditor rotation.

Events Expo showcases relevant national and global upcoming events, programs, workshops, conferences, etc. for participation of the members. This issue covers Understanding CSR Impact Assessment | Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry | May 6, 2025 and Empowering Investors and Corporates: Opportunities and Regulations in GIFT City and IFSC | ICAI | May 6, 2025.

Global Events, suggested are Utilizing Effective Board Reporting for Strategic Excellence | NACD | May 13, 2025 and Boardroom of the Future: Opportunities and threats in a chaotic world | Corporate Governance Institute | May 28, 2025.