SEBI Emphasises Structured Learning For Independent Directors

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has emphasised the need for capacity building for Independent Directors to improve Corporate Governance. Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is working on an approach centred on continuous and structured learning for Directors.

The move indicates a shift from rule-making to improving boardroom functioning. The focus will be on 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.