The book unfolds the intricate tapestry of Corporate Governance as a concept, providing a comprehensive and enlightening treatise on its evolution across diverse areas. With 25 chapters divided into nine parts, the scheme of the book comprises of important topics: (i) The Trajectory of Corporate Governance; (ii) The Pillars of Governance; (iii) Conflicts of Interest; (iv) Accountability and Assurance; (v) Corporate Democracy; (vi) Information Symmetry; (vii) Enterprise-wide Governance; (viii) Sustainability and Social Responsibility; (ix) Governance Considerations in Financial Sector Entities. Key Features: ? Coverage of the complete ecosystem of corporate governance including the board and its committees, independent directors, auditors, proxy advisors, and shareholders has been made ? Discusses sustainability and business responsibility covering detailed analysis of obligations relating to ESG, climate change and directors? liability for the same, sustainability financing, and CSR ? Comprises the role of technology in corporate governance such as the use of ?Artificial Intelligence? to impart objectivity and impartiality to boardroom decisions ? Several chapters are supported by well-classified FAQs ? Encompasses information symmetry and corporate transparency as one of the key targets of effective corporate governance, with substantial coverage on insider trading and ensuring confidentiality and the flow of information from companies to the stock exchanges ? Global coverage with an Indian focus, to allow the readers to put the regulations into a wider context and understand international best practices