GENERAL11 Sept 2026
Coforge NRC chair resigns citing differences, tension between directors
Coforge's independent director D K Singh resigned as Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) chair, citing tension between independent and executive directors. It follows former Chairman O P Bhatt's exit days earlier. Coforge calls Singh's claims unfounded, saying an internal audit flagged governance lapses. The board named Beth Boucher as new NRC chairperson. For business owners, this signals how seriously board evaluation records are now being watched.
Key Statutory Highlights
- D K Singh resigned as an independent director and NRC chairperson of Coforge, pointing to differences between independent and executive directors.
- Coforge said his resignation came after an internal audit review flagged governance lapses in how board evaluation reports were handled.
- Beth Boucher is the new NRC chairperson, while Vivek Sharma leads as interim Chair till January 31, 2027, overseeing the search for a new board chair.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you sit on a company board, keep your evaluation reports and disclosures properly recorded and shared with all directors. Where governance questions arise, consider taking advice from a qualified company secretary or chartered accountant before acting.
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