New Delhi, 26 September, 2026: In today’s increasingly complex regulatory and corporate environment, the role of a company director extends far beyond participation in board meetings. For directors, effective governance requires more than adherence to rules—it calls for sound judgement, ethical conduct, independent thinking, leadership, and an understanding of the dynamics that shape boardroom decision-making.

Addressing these contemporary challenges, S Chand Publishing has published Directors’ Vade Mecum Personal Companion, authored by Vipin Agarwal, a C-Level Finance Professional, Board Director, Insolvency Professional and Registered Valuer. The book is designed as a practical companion for company directors, independent directors, governance professionals, and senior executives seeking to strengthen board performance and corporate integrity.

Directors’ Vade Mecum was launched on Friday, 25 September 2026, in New Delhi, at an event hosted by Frob (Friends of Books) and IILM Lodhi Road. The book launch and discussion brought together experienced voices from the fields of financial regulation, corporate governance, banking, and board practice to examine the evolving responsibilities of directors and the demands of contemporary corporate governance.

The book takes a comprehensive view of corporate governance, examining governance not merely as a framework of rules and regulations but as a matter of character, conscience, leadership, organisational culture, and people engagement. The book contrasts rule-based governance with a principle-based approach, highlighting the importance of ethics and conduct alongside legal and regulatory compliance.

Through the publication of Directors’ Vade Mecum, S Chand Publishing adds a practical resource on corporate governance and board responsibilities to its publishing portfolio, providing readers with a focused guide to navigating the contemporary responsibilities of company directors.