In a first for Indian banking history, the Government of India has, for the first time, thrown open the SBI MD post to professionals in...

In today’s complex business world, Independent Directors are more than compliance figures—they are essential to ethical leadership, risk oversight, and long-term strategy. Free from internal bias, they challenge groupthink, enhance transparency, and bring diverse insights. As global regulations evolve, their presence signals trust and accountability. Empowered properly, they help boards not just prevent failure—but create lasting value. Independence isn’t just good governance