Abstract
With the significance of board independence, composition, diversity on board, governance structures and legislative frameworks, this paper explore the similarities and difference between Indian board of directors with the other country’s board of directors such as U.K., U.S., Germany, Australia, France. While the foreign boards have different proceed towards the composition of board and responsibility of directors, the Companies Act, 2013 governs the Indian board of directors which place an importance on director’s independence and gender diversity.
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