The Hub April, 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.

Gen AI can revolutionize boardroom decision-making by enabling data-driven insights, automating tasks, and enhancing collaboration, ultimately improving efficiency and strategic foresight. It can analyze vast datasets to identify trends, predict market shifts, and uncover potential risks, providing boards with a more comprehensive understanding of the company's performance and the external environment. By embracing AI, boards can ensure that their organizations are well-positioned for the future and can adapt to changing market conditions.

Setting in the Hub – April, 2025 issue highlights “When AI Gets a Board Seat” an Article from Christian Stadler and Martin Reeves, Harvard Business Review.

Vignettes showcase article from Prof. Aswath Damodaran, Professor of Finance, New York University titled Indian firms return lowest earnings as cash to shareholders.

Regulatory Worktop shares the key updates about, a) NFRA guidance note on Audit Committee interaction with Auditor and Audit Strategy & Planning, b) SEBI’s Measures to facilitate ease of doing business with respect to framework for ESG assurance or assessment, c) IFSC guidelines on Cyber resilience for regulated entities, and d) SEBI Proposes Amendments to ICDR Norms to Streamline Offer-For-Sale Norms.

Regulators Eye focus on the key updates relating to a) Supreme Court allows NFRA to pursue disciplinary actions against CAs, b) IndusInd crisis highlights possible audit related lapses, c) New-age companies gear up to strengthen top leadership, d) SEBI to bring disclosure rules on ‘conflict of interest’ within SEBI’s Board and e) Government announces Start-up Helpdesk.

Events Expo showcases relevant national and global upcoming events, programs, workshops, conferences, etc. for participation of the members. This issue covers Masterclass on Post Merger Integration and Regulatory Compliance | ASSOCHAM | April 23, 2025 and Blended Finance – Leveraging Diverse Capital Sources for Sustainable Development | Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry | April 23, 2025.

Global Events, suggested are How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World | ECGI-ICGE | April 24, 2025 and How Do Corporate Boards Lead in the Age of AI? | NACD | April 15, 2025.