SEBI Plans Training Programme For Independent Directors: Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is considering a capacity-building programme for Independent Directors to improve Corporate Governance. Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is working on a joint initiative to train Directors at scale.

The move indicates a shift from rule-making to improving boardroom functioning. The focus will be on continuous learning, risk assessment, and decision-making as investor participation increases and market conditions evolve. Pandey said governance reforms are entering a new phase centred on capability building. Earlier efforts focused on creating structures and improving processes. The next step will involve strengthening how governance practices are applied within organisations.

The regulator aims to ensure that governance frameworks support investor protection while allowing businesses to operate and adapt to changing conditions. The initiative is expected to involve collaboration with industry bodies and institutions.