Globalisation
As Indian companies went to overseas markets for capital, corporate governance became a buzzword. Sinking capital markets in India from 1994 through 1998 and the desire of more and more companies in India to get listed on international stock exchanges also prompted them to pay attention to corporate governance. We must, however, remember, that corporate governance is not a trick to prop up the sensex or to bring in foreign capital. It implies management of the corporate sector within the constrains of fair play, responsibility and conscience with regard to all the stakeholders. In order to strengthen investor's loyalty, the companies need to adopt better management practices. Studies on corporate governance both in India and abroad show that capital market appreciates and rewards well-managed companies. In the words of Rahul Bajaj "Strong corporate governance is indispensable for resilient and vibrant capital markets and is an important instrument for investor protection...