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Strategy Presentation Group 5
Strategy Presentation Group 5
Strategy Presentation Group 5
BMN - 533
C O R P O R AT E G O V E R N A N C E
REFORMS IN CHINA AND INDIA
SUBMITTED TO
PROF. VINAY SHARMA
S U B M I T T E D B Y: G R O U P - 5
Team Members
Local firms can benefit from increased investor confidence and access to
capital.
Mode of FDI
• China-Primarily capital intensive
• India-Skill intensive
Evolution of Corporate Governance Reforms
-China
China Securities Regulatory
China's Company Law, Commission (CSRC)
enacted in 1993 and amended
in 1999,
Established in 2018 to
Enacted with the primary Focused on the relationship
recommend accounting &
intent to protect the interests between auditors and
auditing standards.
of investors in securities, companies.
promote the development of,
and to regulate the securities Increased accountability,
market, ensuring its fair and SEBI introduced the first formal independent audits, stricter
efficient functioning. framework based on Birla related party transaction
Committee recommendations. regulations, and disclosure
mandates.
Evolution of Corporate Governance Reforms
-India
• Training programs
• Regulatory bodies & • Need for strong may not address
investors prioritize short- • State ownership & regulatory bodies, specific local needs.
term gains. family control affect courts & • Incentive structures
• Management & outside board effectiveness. independent & business culture
directors lack alignment • Pyramidal structures analysts. need development.
with long-term goals. & related-party • Transparency • The case of
• Satyam Computer transactions benefit improvements are Infrastructure
Services accounting dominant crucial to combat Leasing & Financial
scandal (2009) exposed shareholders. corruption. Services (IL&FS)
lack of oversight and • Recent ICICI merger • Weakness in Indian exemplifies this
focus on short-term gains with ICICISec judiciary like concern.
by management. pendency of cases
Underdeveloped Shortage of
Lack of Incentives Power of the External Qualified
Dominant Monitoring Independent
Shareholder Systems: Directors
Implications
For Research
B
Re-evaluate governance frameworks,
study institutional co-evolution, and
consider sociological factors.
Ethical Challenges associated
Performance Evaluation:
Ensuring a transparent and objective
evaluation process for director performance.
(e.g., SEBI mandating criteria disclosure)
Weak Boards:
Lack of diversity in board experience
Business Structure & Internal Conflicts:
and background. (e.g., SEBI
Maintaining a clear structure and resolving mandating at least one woman
internal conflicts. (e.g., IndiGo Airlines board director)
spat)
Reforms Needed in Corporate Governance
Strengthening Board Independence: Enhancing Transparency & Disclosure Empowering Shareholders:
More independent directors for unbiased perspectives. Rigorous financial reporting for accurate &
Encourage proxy advisory services for
timely information.
Regular board & director performance assessments. informed voting.
Disclosure of non-financial info (ESG factors) for
Example: Infosys' strong board structure with a majority Promote shareholder activism for board &
holistic view.
of independent directors management accountability.
Example: Tata Sons' history of transparency and
adherence to governance norms.
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• Lack of incentives for comprehensive reform and the power dynamics from state and
family ownership continue to pose significant challenges.
• Both nations present a unique context for governance, requiring nuanced, context-
specific approaches to overcome institutional and cultural barriers.