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over decades. The number of stakeholders in every business has also multiplied.
This has given rise to agency costs and ethical issues. However, whether it is the
proprietor or the executive managing the business, the basic objective of wealth
value framework, the ethical framework and the moral framework under which
systems, processes and principles which make sure that a company is governed
in the best interest of all stakeholders. It is the system by which companies are
directed and controlled. It make sure the commitment of the board in operate the
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and managed. It influences how the objectives of the company are set and
achieved, how risk is monitored and assessed, and how performance is
the risks involved. (ASX Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Best
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business in the global arena, it becomes essential for boards to uphold the
Changes in the US have been more visible due to the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley
Act. In India, with the advent of Clause 49, board structures have started to
change; board committees are playing a more central role, and it is now a
reality is that most listed company boards have little experience of what it
means to hear independent voices around the table and little appreciation of the
value that a truly diverse group of directors can bring to board performance. As
balance at all times between the need to enhance shareholders wealth whilst not
in any way being detrimental to the interests of the other stakeholders in the
controls the Management. It stewards the company, sets its strategic aim and
internal controls and periodically reports the activities and progress of the
In India, the capital market is regulated by the Capital Markets Division of the
responsible for formulating the policies related to the orderly growth and
development of the securities markets (i.e. share, debt and derivatives) as well
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (SEBI Act 1992); Securities
Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956; and the Depositories Act, 1996. The division
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operations, it has also made corporations vulnerable to greater risk, abuse and
fraud on a global scale. This emerging scenario has given rise to the serious
issue of the inadequacies of governance and demands for new reforms, bringing
environments due to oil spillage, etc. have occurred and many of them have
credibility.
7) Corporate Governance in India and Regulatory
There are four primary financial regulators Reserve Bank of India, Insurance
System. The RBI is the apex body in the system. The governmental role is
independent parties to monitor their behavior and reports. The legal and
markets and economic growth. The regulatory bodies in India have advocated
information disclosure.
but it also implies participation in more markets for inputs (including capital,
become more integrated, there will be strong pressure to adopt strategies and
markets for intermediate products has had a major impact on the organization of
in the market for final goods could also cause firms to consider reorganization
India is critical for ensuring the efficiency of investment. It is also essential for
Investors are the main stake holders in a company. As shareholders, they are the
Directors have to run the company keeping in view the shareholders interests.
While the term shareholders is limited to people holding shares of the company,
the term investors is broad taking into the purview all classes of investors. The
company starts its business on the basis of investments made by different
investors and as agents of the company, the board of directors should try to
the people who suffer directly are the investors. Investor protection is the
investors; small or retail investors, institutional investors and high net worth
individuals. Not all of them need the same degree of protection. It is generally
the small investors who considering his lack of financial literacy and lack of
Every business has to incur a private cost and a social cost. Any business
activity would involve the use of resources which are scarce and which have an
bringing out economic development has also caused a lot of damage to the
environment. The cost that the society has to bear in terms of pollution,
deforestation, exploitation of resources is the social cost. While the private cost
restricted to the firm, the social cost is borne by the society at large
existence and well-being of the human race and that of the earths resources.
consumption levels across nations. The life cycle of a product starts from its
manufacture, packaging use and disposal all of which will have an ecological
the propensity to consume. The gross domestic product (GDP) is one which the
cost of sustainability.
tremendous scope for expansion and growth owing to easy access to finance.
factor. The liability of a shareholder for the losses incurred by the company is
between the company and its shareholders and the relation between the
shareholders inter-se is primarily contractual in nature. The memorandum and
articles of association of the company constitute the core of this contract and the
corporate law provides the framework within which the contracts operate. The
share in the profits and assets of the company in proportion to his shareholding.