India: SEBI governance committee publishes report and recommendations

The committee formed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India to provide advice on a range of governance matters - with a view to enhancing the standard of governance amongst listed companies - has published its report and recommendations: see here. The recommendations are wide-ranging. An increase in the minimum number of directors a listed company must have is proposed as well as an increase in the proportion of independent directors.  An increase in the minimum frequency of board and committee meetings is also proposed.  The Committee also recommends that a Stewardship Code should be introduced.