Overview
- Radhakrishnan, speaking at the Institute of Company Secretaries of India’s 58th Foundation Day on Sunday, October 4, said rapid advances in artificial intelligence and data analytics require firms to upgrade governance and become more agile.
- He framed company secretaries as the ‘guardians of governance’ who must keep integrity, accountability and transparency at the centre of corporate decision‑making even as technology changes how information is produced.
- At the ceremonial event in New Delhi he launched the MSME Compliance Calendar 2027 and praised ICSI initiatives for MSMEs and start‑ups to help smaller firms meet regulatory requirements.
- The ICSI used the programme to announce other institutional moves, including a new international governance forum, a raised benevolent fund cap, donations to defence funds, and memoranda of understanding with private partners.
- Radhakrishnan tied stronger institutions and sound governance to India’s goal of becoming a leading economy, and his call signals pressure on companies to update controls, train compliance staff, and expect further guidance from professional bodies and regulators.