High-Level Panel Discussion at NCRBC 2026 on ESG, Governance and Board-Level Disclosures
Panel discussion at NCRBC 2026 links ESG disclosure, board governance, and responsible business conduct in India
- SEBI cautioned against rushing to converge with global ESG standards and preferred an India-specific glide path.
- ICAI said ESG assurance is mandatory in India and strengthens the credibility of board disclosures.
A High-Level Panel discussion on ESG, Governance and Board-Level Disclosures at NCRBC 2026 examined how responsible business conduct can be embedded in corporate governance. The discussion is useful for UPSC because it links market regulation, board accountability, and sustainable growth.
The panel was moderated by Professor Garima Dadhich, Head, School of Business Environment, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). Regulators and industry leaders discussed ESG assurance, disclosure credibility, investor trust, and India’s approach to global standards.
What the panel highlighted
UPSC may ask about ESG disclosure, the role of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, mandatory assurance for ESG disclosures, and the trade-off between aligning with global standards and designing an India-specific regulatory glide path.
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