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India's next economic reform starts with stronger corporate boardrooms

India's next economic reform starts with stronger corporate boardrooms
The next economic reform begins in the boardroom · financialexpress.com

India has big dreams.

It wants to become a rich country, make lots of products, and be great at computers and robots.

The government has built roads, banks, and rules to help businesses grow.

But one important team is often forgotten: the people who lead big companies, called the board.

These leaders make big choices about what to build and which new technology to use.

The article says that better rules alone are not enough anymore.

We also need better leaders who can think, ask hard questions, and make wise decisions.

Some leaders even copy private company secrets into robot helpers, which is risky.

The article says strong company leaders can help India succeed for a very long time.

Key facts

Author
Srinath Sridharan
Author role
Author, corporate adviser, and independent director
Country focus
India
Reform period referenced
Past two decades of corporate governance reforms
Core argument
Next-generation reform should build better boards, not just better regulations
Key risks cited
AI adoption, geopolitical rivalry, international acquisitions
Article type
Opinion/analysis essay

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