About the Training

This 4-day, immersive digital training is designed to equip senior leadership and governance professionals with the latest insights, practices, and foresight needed to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by digital disruption, ESG demands, regulatory shifts, and stakeholder activism. With curated speakers ranging from regulators, industry leaders, academicians, legal experts, and tech innovators, the program provides a 360-degree view of governance transformation in India and globally.

Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, and focused sessions, participants will gain critical knowledge on modern governance structures, regulatory accountability, ESG integration, digital risks, startup governance, and board redesign strategies for 2030 and beyond.

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Overview

Target Audience

This program is ideal for:

  • Board Members (Independent, Executive, and Non-Executive)
  • CXOs: Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Chief Risk Officers (CROs)
  • Corporate Secretaries & Compliance Heads
  • Sustainability & ESG Officers
  • Policymakers & Government Regulators
  • Legal & Governance Consultants
  • Family Business Owners & Startup Founders
  • Private Equity and Institutional Investors

Key Takeaways

  • Master Modern Governance Principles:
    Understand how traditional governance models are being reshaped by digital risks, ESG mandates, and evolving board responsibilities.
  • Navigate Regulatory Complexities with Confidence:
    Gain clarity on the Companies Act, SEBI LODR, audit requirements, and whistleblower mechanisms from top regulators and legal minds.
  • Strengthen Board Effectiveness & Ethics:
    Learn how to build ethical cultures, set the tone at the top, and detect early red flags before crises unfold.
  • Integrate ESG, AI & Cybersecurity into Governance:
    Explore how emerging technologies and sustainability imperatives are influencing board-level decisions and reporting mandates.
  • Future-Proof Your Governance Strategy (Outlook 2030):
    Discover innovative board redesign approaches, stakeholder capitalism models, and India Inc.’s potential to lead global governance reform.

Agenda

9:15 AM onwards
  • 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM

    Welcome Remarks and Introduction

  • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Session 1: Understanding Corporate Governance

    • Definition and Importance of Corporate Governance
    • Accountability, Transparency, Fairness, and Responsibility
    • Corporate Governance vs. Corporate Management

    Trainer: Dr. Risham Garg, Associate Professor of Law, Associate Dean, Executive Director, Centre for Transnational Commercial Law (CTCL), National Law University, Delhi

  • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

    Session 2: Regulatory Frameworks & Best Practices in India

    • The Companies Act, 2013 – Key Governance Provisions
    • SEBI’s Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements (LODR)
    • The Role of Independent Directors
    • Role of Regulatory Bodies (SEBI, RBI, MCA)
  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    Lunch Break

  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    Session 3: Corporate Governance Structures & Board Roles

    • Role & Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
    • Composition and Functioning of Audit, Risk, and Nomination Committees 
    • Case Studies on Good & Bad Corporate Governance Practices

    Trainer: Vivek Jha, Partner, Fox Mandal & Associates LLP

10:00 AM onwards
  • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Session 4: Ethical Governance & Corporate Culture

    • The Role of Ethics in Corporate Governance 
    • Preventing Fraud & Corruption: The Role of Whistleblower Policies 
    • Governance Failures: Lessons from Global Corporate Scandals

    Trainer: Kartik Jain, Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors

  • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

    Session 5: Emerging Trends in Corporate Governance (Global & India)

    • ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Reporting & Sustainability 
    • Board Diversity: The Growing Role of Women in Governance
    • Digital Transformation & AI in Corporate Governance

    Trainer: Archana Tewary, Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors

  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    Lunch Break

  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    Session 6: Shareholder Activism & Stakeholder Engagement

    • Rights & Responsibilities of Shareholders
    • Institutional Investors & Activism in Corporate Decision-Making
    • Role of Proxy Advisory Firms in Governance

    Trainer: Bir Bahadur Singh Sachar, Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors

10:00 AM onwards
  • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Session 7: Financial Reporting & Transparency

    • Importance of Transparent Financial Reporting 
    • Role of Audit Committees & Internal Controls
    • Addressing Fraud Risks & Financial Misreporting
  • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

    Session 8: Risk Management & Cybersecurity in Governance

    • Governance of Cybersecurity & Data Protection 
    • Business Continuity & Crisis Management Frameworks
    • Regulatory Guidelines on Cyber Risk in India 

    Trainers: Probir Roy Chowdhury, Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors & Yajas Setlur, Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors

  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    Lunch Break

  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    Session 9: Common Governance Challenges & How to Overcome Them

    • Related-Party Transactions & Conflicts of Interest
    • Executive Compensation & Performance-Linked Pay
    • Compliance Burden & Regulatory Risks

    Trainer: Ravi Bhasin, Senior Partner, AZB & Partners

10:00 AM onwards
  • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Session 10: Case Study Workshop - Learning from Governance Failures

    • Analysis of Major Corporate Scandals (e.g., Satyam, IL&FS, Yes Bank) 
    • What Went Wrong & How It Could Have Been Avoided 
    • Governance Red Flags to Watch For

    Trainer: Suraj Malik: Founder and Managing Partner at Legacy Growth

  • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

    Session 11: The Future of Corporate Governance - Where Are We Headed?

    • The Role of AI & Blockchain in Governance 
    • Regulatory Trends & Future Compliance Expectations 
    • How Companies Can Stay Ahead in Governance Best Practices
  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    Lunch Break

  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    Session 12: Panel Discussion & Open Forum - Governance in Practice

    • Interactive Q&A with Experts & Industry Leaders 
    • Governance Trends Across Different Industries
  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

    Closing Remarks & Certification Distribution


Experts

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Dr. Risham Garg

Associate Professor of Law, Associate Dean, Executive Director, Centre for Transnational Commercial Law (CTCL), National Law University Delhi
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Vivek Jha

Partner, Fox Mandal & Associates LLP
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Kartik Jain

Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors
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Archana Tewary

Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors
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Bir Bahadur Singh Sachar

JSA Advocates & Solicitors, Partner
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Probir Roy Chowdhury

Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors
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Yajas Setlur

Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors
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Ravi Bhasin

Senior Partner, AZB & Partners
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Suraj Malik

Founder and Managing Partner, Legacy Growth

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