Independent Director
ESG & GovernanceA board member with no material relationship to the company or its promoters, meant to protect minority shareholders. Listing rules mandate minimum independent representation.
Why it matters
Board independence is the structural check on promoter power. Sudden independent-director resignations are among the strongest governance warning signals.
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