Independent directors classification clarified: institutional directors are independent except in government companies; committee limits apply to three public-company committees. Institutional directors are to be treated as independent directors except in government companies. For committee-membership limits, only public limited companies are counted and other company types are excluded; only the Audit Committee, the Shareholders' Grievance Committee and the Remuneration Committee are to be considered. Stock exchanges must amend their listing agreements and notify SEBI.
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Independent directors classification clarified: institutional directors are independent except in government companies; committee limits apply to three public-company committees.
Institutional directors are to be treated as independent directors except in government companies. For committee-membership limits, only public limited companies are counted and other company types are excluded; only the Audit Committee, the Shareholders' Grievance Committee and the Remuneration Committee are to be considered. Stock exchanges must amend their listing agreements and notify SEBI.
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