- - Introduction As corporate governance evolves from being just a statutory necessity to becoming a true driver of value creation, Human Resources (HR) has steadily found its rightful place on the agenda of corporate Boards. Today , Boards devote significant attention to HR matters not merely as compliance issues but as strategic levers that shape long-term performance and sustainability. The HR-related areas that regularly feature on the Board’s agenda include: Leadership—

-- Global trade is undergoing a fundamental reset. While the tariff issue is still relevant, it is no longer the primary determinant of market access. Today, credibility on sustainability determines who supplies, who scales, and who is trusted over the long term.   Given this shift, Indian companies can benefit from it by treating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) as a lever for global competitiveness.  This is already visible in the trade agreements that our compan

What the rise of contract labour reveals about the health of India’s factories — and the future of India Inc. The latest Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for 2023–24 carries a statistic that should stop every business leader in their tracks: 42% of the workforce in India’s organised manufacturing sector is now on contract. This is the highest level ever recorded — and it’s a number that will almost certainly grow in the years ahead. Yet, despite its significance, this govern

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