The Hub February, 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.

2024 foregrounded artificial intelligence (AI) that can work magic in the boardroom as well as the living room, on the shopfloor as well as the dancefloor. Love it or hate it, organisations can no longer afford to ignore this non-sentient agent which is creating new value pools and compelling businesses to either shape up or ship out. It is no more about ‘playing catchup’, but rather about remaining economically viable in the face of current operational and long-term strategic challenges. Now CEOs have daunting task of balancing priorities between - technological disruption and climate change (sustainable business).

Setting in the Hub – February, 2025 issue highlights “28^th Annual Global CEO Survey: India Perspective” a survey report from PwC.

Vignettes showcase article from Sumir N, Professional Board Advisor titled The “Become an Independent Director!” Buzz.

Regulatory Worktop shares the key updates about, a) SEBI proposed review of Framework for Social Stock Exchange, b) NFRA launches ‘Auditor-Audit Committee Interactions’ guidance series, c) Government releases draft rules of Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Act, d) SEBI propose to mandate issuance of new securities in demat form after stock split, e) RBI takes control of Aviom India Housing’s board on governance concerns and f) MeitY Report on AI Governance Guidelines Development.

Regulators Eye focus on the key updates relating to a) Big Corporates moving away from DEI, b) India’s growing appeal for global talent and Independent Directors, c) Tatas weigh options amid IPO call from Shapoorji Pallonji Group, d) AI will push accountants toward a more supervisory role, create new opportunities: EY and e) Startup founders get into 'reboot' mode.

Events Expo showcases relevant national and global upcoming events, programs, workshops, conferences, etc. for participation of the members. This issue covers Workshop on Climate Change Risk & Sustainability for the Board Members of Banks, NBFCs & FIs | Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning, RBI | February 11, 2025 and Workshop on ‘Carbon Accounting for the BFSI Industry & Recent Changes in BRSR Regulations’ | NISM | February 27-28, 2025.

Global Events, suggested are The Top Priorities for Chief Audit Executives in 2025 (APAC) | Gartner | February 06, 2025 and The Art of Board Presentations | Governance Professionals of Canada | February 19, 2025.