This corporate governance handbook for directors and officers of corporations in India is based on extensive field interviews with major Indian companies as well as focus group meetings with 40-50 executives of leading corporations in Mumbai and Delhi.

Topics covered:

• Corporate Governance: A System to Ensure Corporate Effectiveness
• India and the Impetus for Corporate Governance Reform
• How Does the Board Define its Fiduciary Duties?
• How Effectively Does the Board Monitor Company Performance?
• Does the Board Have Sufficient "Independence" to Properly Perform its Duties?
• What Kind of Nominating Process Does the Board Have in Place?
• Does the Board Have the Right Size and Committee Structure?

Special Features:

• Summary of Key Trends
• Amendment to the Companies