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      KPMG in India’s Board Leadership Center (BLC) champions outstanding governance to help drive long-term corporate value and enhance investor confidence. Through an array of programmes and perspectives, BLC engages with directors and business leaders to help articulate challenges and promote corporate governance. Drawing on insights from KPMG professionals and governance specialists worldwide, BLC delivers actionable thought leadership publications — on risk and strategy, talent and technology, globalisation and compliance, financial reporting, and audit quality, and more — all through a board’s lens.

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      Strong corporate governance is a critical enabler of value creation, risk mitigation, and sustainable growth in private equity investments. It goes beyond compliance, it shapes organisational culture, drives strategic alignment, and builds investor confidence throughout the investment lifecycle

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      As artificial intelligence (AI) moves from the margins to the mainstream of business strategy, a quiet but profound shift is underway in boardrooms. The implications of AI are not confined to digital transformation or operational efficiency. They are reshaping the contours of work, culture, leadership, and even ethics

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      Artificial Intelligence (AI) marks a pivotal shift for boards-no longer just a technological trend, but a strategic force reshaping governance, risk, and ethics

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      The survey provides valuable perspectives on some of the top concerns, evolving risk priorities, and shifting oversight responsibilities facing audit committees in today’s dynamic business environment

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      With the shift in the global trade architecture tariff landscape is now a boardroom concern, demanding strategic and operational recalibration

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      Strong corporate governance is a critical enabler of value creation, risk mitigation, and sustainable growth in private equity investments. It goes beyond compliance, it shapes organisational culture, drives strategic alignment, and builds investor confidence throughout the investment lifecycle

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      Artificial Intelligence (AI) marks a pivotal shift for boards-no longer just a technological trend, but a strategic force reshaping governance, risk, and ethics

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      The survey provides valuable perspectives on some of the top concerns, evolving risk priorities, and shifting oversight responsibilities facing audit committees in today’s dynamic business environment

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      With the shift in the global trade architecture tariff landscape is now a boardroom concern, demanding strategic and operational recalibration

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      Debt capital has long been seen as the quieter sibling to equity—less public, less scrutinised. That time is over. With the latest notification from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on 1 March 2025, the governance bar has been decisively raised for High-Value Debt Listed Entities (HVDLEs)

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      In today’s hypercompetitive and rapidly evolving business landscape, Customer Experience (CX) has emerged as a critical differentiator and a cornerstone of sustainable value creation

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      As artificial intelligence (AI) moves from the margins to the mainstream of business strategy, a quiet but profound shift is underway in boardrooms. The implications of AI are not confined to digital transformation or operational efficiency. They are reshaping the contours of work, culture, leadership, and even ethics

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      As we address the year-end reporting cycle, the persistent uncertainty in the business environment, along with increased complexities and higher risk profile, could necessitate a high degree of judgement and oversight for the audit committee

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      Our recent publication, 'Embracing governance in the age of social media: A playbook for boards', offers practical strategies to help directors oversee digital risk, respond effectively during crises, and build long-term resilience

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      In the evolving landscape of corporate governance, the conversation around diversity on boards has shifted from a box-ticking exercise to a strategic imperative. The term ‘diversity’ is often discussed but seldom dissected in boardrooms

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      Our publication ‘Elevating boards: The strategic role of NRCs in corporate governance’ offers insights from our engagements with leading boards and seasoned directors

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      The performance matrix emerges as a pivotal tool, ensuring that executives’ actions are in harmony with the long-term goals of the organisation

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      Regulatory roundup

      The document provides an overview of the major regulatory updates introduced in Q4 FY 2024-25 and Q1 FY 2025-26

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      The document provides an overview of the major regulatory updates introduced in Q3 of FY 2024-25

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      The document provides an overview of the major regulatory updates introduced in Q2 of FY 2024-25

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      The document provides an overview of the major regulatory updates introduced in Q1 of FY 2024-25

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      Boardroom questions

      In an era of increasing complexity and scrutiny, corporate governance is not just about compliance but about building trust across a company’s entire stakeholder ecosystem

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      In an era of increasing complexity and scrutiny, corporate governance is not just about compliance

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      The challenge of spearheading innovation is transforming corporate governance. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and increasing regulatory scrutiny

       

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      As the Russian-Ukraine conflict unfolds, companies have had to move quickly to ensure the safety of their employees, while girding themselves for the economic impacts and operational disruption to come. Many companies are now re-evaluating their businesses in Russia, with some curtailing their operations there or deciding to leave entirely

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      Understanding macroeconomic trends is essential for bank boards, particularly in an environment where policy signals, inflation trajectories, interest rate cycles, and global market volatility can have direct implications on credit demand, capital flows, and asset quality

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      As we enter the new financial year, the role of corporate boards in driving ESG excellence continues to evolve. Whilst we are witnessing mixed signals in global arena on ESG, corporates in India largely continue to be on the path of ESG enablement

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      With expanding mandates—from talent strategy to executive pay and succession planning—NRCs must navigate shifting priorities with precision

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      As the year 2025 dawns, businesses find themselves at the crossroads of innovation and instability and the landscape ahead demands more than just preparedness – it calls for foresight, proactiveness, and agility

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      An Audit Committee (AC) can expect its company’s financial reporting, compliance, risk, and internal control environment to be put to the test in 2025 by an array of challenges that have grown and intensified over the past year

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      The corporate governance landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, shaped by regulatory developments, investor expectations, digital risks, and the growing emphasis on ESG and board diversity

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      In our latest publication ‘Midyear observations on the board agenda’, we highlight pressing issues and pivotal insights to guide board agendas through this complex, evolving environment.

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      In today's digital age, organisations face an unprecedented array of cyber threats, ranging from sophisticated cyberattacks to data breaches and ransomware incidents.

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      In current times, expectations of management and boards continue to increase significantly as companies contend with uncertainty and disruption as well as demands for increased transparency amid new regulations and heightened stakeholder expectations around climate change, cybersecurity, human capital management (HCM), artificial intelligence (AI) among other issues.

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      As the global momentum towards sustainable business practices continues to grow, it has become imperative.

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      Ahead of the curve: Board’s strategic preparation for risks in 2024.

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      As we approach the year 2024, enterprises find themselves confronted with unparalleled disruptions

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      On the 2024 bank board agenda

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      On the audit committee agenda 2024

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      The challenge of spearheading innovation is transforming corporate governance. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and increasing regulatory scrutiny

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      With an aim to enhance fraud risk management systems and framework in Regulated Entities (REs), on 15 July 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the following revised Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management 

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      With an aim to enhance fraud risk management systems and framework in Regulated Entities (REs), on 15 July 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the following revised Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management.

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      Boardroom Briefing: RBI’s new guidelines on strengthening fraud risk management.

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      Achieving Audit Quality Excellence – Key considerations for Audit Committees’.

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      Corporate Governance in Brazil and India: A regulatory contrast’.

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      Achieving Audit Quality Excellence – Key considerations for Audit Committees’.

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      Corporate Governance in Brazil and India: A regulatory contrast’.

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      As we enter 2024, Indian banks stand on a solid foundation compared to their global counterparts, boasting ample capital, robust earnings. 

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      The science behind why people commit financial deception.

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      Foundations of governance: Building a solid framework for start-ups and investing partners’.

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      Beyond numbers: The strategic imperative of an age-balanced board.

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      The task of recruiting a board member can be as easy or as demanding, depending on the quality of talent that the company intends to induct.

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      Corporate Governance in India and the UK: A regulatory contrast.

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      An Audit Committee (AC) can expect its company’s financial reporting, compliance, risk, and internal control environment to be put to the test in 2025 by an array of challenges that have grown and intensified over the past year

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      The corporate governance landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, shaped by regulatory developments, investor expectations, digital risks, and the growing emphasis on ESG and board diversity

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      NRC’s Sphere of Influence: Should informal workforce be a part of it?

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      Personal risk management for audit committee members.

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      With BLC events geared towards promoting a platform for sharing ideas and opinions on boardroom challenges, it addresses the growing need for board members to have access to peer counsel, leading practice guides, benchmarking tools and knowledge forums to enable them to meet future challenges. The Center conducts board development programmes to equip directors with insights and leading practices. The Center has organised several marquee events with board members and business leaders. It has mobilised informed opinion on a wide variety of topics to earmark trends and leading practices.

      Empowering boards: Redefining leadership for a resilient future

      • 03 March 2025
      • Delhi

      KPMG in India's Board Leadership Center (BLC) organised an event in Delhi on 3 March 2025. The closed-door roundtable discussion saw participation of marquee board of directors and business leaders. Aimed at discussing ‘top-of-the-mind’ issues for boards, directors deliberated on following topics: 

      • Playbook for managing social media mishaps
      • Is the board diversity agenda dead or alive?

      Unlocking Talent: How NRCs transform human capital strategy

      • 25 November 2024
      • Mumbai

      KPMG in India's Board Leadership Center (BLC) organised an event in Mumbai on 25 November 2025. Veteran industry leaders and independent directors participated in this roundtable discussion focusing on trends shaping around nomination and remuneration committees (NRCs). The intriguing topics of discussion were: 

      • Evaluating the extent of NRCs’ remit
      • Reimagining board effectiveness

      Driving Board Excellence

      • 03 April 2024
      • Mumbai

      KPMG in India’s Board Leadership Center hosted an event, ‘Driving Board Excellence’ in Mumbai on 3 April 2024. The event included:

      • Opening remarks from Manoj Kumar Vijai, Office Managing Partner, Mumbai and Head for Risk Advisory
      • Presentation by Akhilesh Tuteja, Global Head for cybersecurity on Disruptive Innovation: AI and tech rise to forefront
      • Panel discussion on gender and cognitive diversity led by Parizad Sirwalla, Partner and National Head, Tax, Global Mobility Services, KPMG in India. Panellists for the session were Kalpana Unadkat, Independent Director, on multiple company boards Giridhar Sanjeevi, Independent Director on multiple company boards
      • Closing remarks by Ritesh Tiwari, Partner, Board Leadership Center, KPMG in India

      Board’s engagement with Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues
       

      KPMG’s Board Leadership Center organised a roundtable discussion on ‘Board’s engagement with Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues’. The session witnessed participation from Independent Directors and KPMG Partners.

      The overarching theme of the discussion was that ESG matters are presenting significant risks and opportunities for the business. Boards need to take pro-active steps to evaluate their actions and incorporate ESG into their overall strategy. The event covered topics such as:

      • What questions should board members be asking the company management to effectively address ESG issues?
      • How is the management and the Board keeping pace with the expectations of investors regarding ESG reporting and disclosures?
      • How can the Board increase its engagement on ESG matters, both internally and externally?
      • What are the challenges that Boards must be facing in addressing ESG as a strategic and operational issue?

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      Ritesh Tiwari
      Ritesh Tiwari

      Partner, National Leader - Governance, Risk & Compliance Services, National Leader - Board Leadership Center in India

      KPMG in India

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