Corporate Governance Advisory

Effective corporate governance ensures transparent, accountable, and sustainable business operations while protecting stakeholder interests and maintaining regulatory compliance. Our governance advisory services help businesses establish robust frameworks that support growth while meeting evolving regulatory requirements.

Board Governance and Management

Board Composition and Structure:

Independent Director Requirements:

• Qualification and appointment procedures
• Independence criteria verification
• Disclosure and conflict management
• Performance evaluation frameworks
• Succession planning strategies

Board Committee Formation:

• Audit Committee establishment and operations
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee setup
• Risk Management Committee formation
• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
• Stakeholder Relationship Committee

Meeting Management:

• Board meeting scheduling and preparation
• Agenda development and documentation
• Minutes preparation and maintenance
• Resolution passing procedures
• Compliance certification processes

Director Duties and Responsibilities

Fiduciary Obligations:

Duty of Care:

• Business judgment standards
• Information gathering requirements
• Professional development and training
• Risk assessment responsibilities
• Performance monitoring obligations

Duty of Loyalty:

• Conflict of interest management
• Related party transaction oversight
• Insider trading prevention
• Confidentiality maintenance
• Stakeholder interest protection

Compliance Responsibilities:

• Regulatory requirement adherence
• Financial reporting oversight
• Internal control system monitoring
• Risk management supervision
• Audit process participation

Internal Control Systems

Financial Controls:

Accounting and Reporting:

• Financial statement preparation oversight
• Internal audit function establishment
• External auditor coordination
• Fraud detection and prevention
• Management reporting systems

Operational Controls:

• Business process documentation
• Authority and approval matrices
• Segregation of duties implementation
• Performance monitoring systems
• Exception reporting mechanisms

Compliance Controls:

• Regulatory compliance monitoring
• Policy and procedure implementation
• Training and awareness programs
• Violation reporting systems
• Corrective action management

Risk Management Framework

Enterprise Risk Management:

Risk Identification and Assessment:

• Business risk mapping
• Operational risk evaluation
• Financial risk analysis
• Compliance risk monitoring
• Strategic risk assessment

Risk Mitigation Strategies:

• Risk tolerance level definition
• Mitigation plan development
• Insurance coverage optimization
• Crisis management procedures
• Business continuity planning

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Risk dashboard development
• Regular risk assessments
• Board reporting mechanisms
• Stakeholder communication
• Performance indicator tracking

Stakeholder Engagement

Shareholder Relations:

Communication Strategy:

• Annual general meeting management
• Investor presentation preparation
• Quarterly performance reporting
• Regulatory disclosure management
• Grievance handling procedures

Minority Protection:

• Fair treatment policies
• Information access rights
• Voting procedure transparency
• Dispute resolution mechanisms
• Exit option provisions

Employee Engagement:

• Code of conduct implementation
• Whistleblower policy establishment
• Performance management systems
• Training and development programs
• Grievance redressal mechanisms

Regulatory Compliance Framework

Companies Act Compliance:

Statutory Requirements:

• Annual filing obligations (Form AOC-4, MGT-7, ADT-1)
• Board resolution requirements
• Related party transaction approvals
• Capital structure maintenance
• Dividend distribution procedures

Corporate Social Responsibility:

• CSR policy development and implementation
• CSR committee formation and operations
• Project selection and monitoring
• Impact assessment and reporting
• Compliance with spending requirements

Listing Compliance (for listed companies):

• SEBI LODR regulation adherence
• Disclosure and transparency requirements
• Corporate governance reporting
• Insider trading prevention
• Market communication protocols

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Framework

Sustainability Integration:

Environmental Responsibility:

• Environmental impact assessment
• Sustainability reporting frameworks
• Green initiative implementation
• Carbon footprint management
• Stakeholder expectation management

Social Impact:

• Community engagement programs
• Employee welfare and development
• Customer satisfaction initiatives
• Supply chain responsibility
• Human rights protection

Governance Excellence:

• Transparency and disclosure enhancement
• Ethical business practices
• Anti-corruption measures
• Fair dealing policies
• Stakeholder engagement improvement

Technology and Digital Governance

Digital Transformation Governance:

• IT governance framework establishment
• Data privacy and protection policies
• Cybersecurity risk management
• Digital asset protection
• Technology investment oversight

Data Governance:

• Data quality management
• Access control and authorization
• Data retention and disposal policies
• Privacy compliance management
• Cross-border data transfer protocols

Our corporate governance advisory services provide the foundation for building trust with investors, regulators, and other stakeholders while enabling sustainable business growth through transparent and accountable management practices.