Author: Rupam Tandon

Rupam Tandon is a certified board director and former investment banker with expertise in governance, risk, and sustainability. She advises startups and SMEs on ethical leadership and board resilience, teaches ESG and stakeholder strategy to executives, and mentors emerging leaders. She advocates for policy-led reforms in India’s entrepreneurial governance landscape.

Family Businesses 2.0: Balancing Tradition with Modern Governance

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Family Businesses 2.0: Balancing Tradition with Modern Governance

Why legacy-led enterprises must professionalise without losing their soul In her article Family Businesses 2.0: Balancing Tradition with Modern Governance, Rupam Tandon explores how India’s legacy enterprises can evolve without losing their essence. As family-run firms navigate global markets, investor scrutiny, and next-gen leadership, governance has become their true test of resilience. Drawing lessons from…

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Leadership, Opinion, SMEs, start-up, TOP STORIES

The Governance Premium: Why Trust Outperforms Growth

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The Governance Premium: Why Trust Outperforms Growth

Strong governance is no longer a compliance burden but a strategic advantage. Startups and SMEs that embed transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership gain investor trust, secure better valuations, and build resilience in uncertain markets. In today’s funding landscape, governance is the true dividend that fuels sustainable growth.

ESG, FEATURED, Governance, Opinion, SMEs, start-up, TOP STORIES

Enhancing Corporate Governance in Indian Startups and SMEs

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Enhancing Corporate Governance in Indian Startups and SMEs

Why Governance Matters at the Grassroots Rupam Tandon discusses why robust corporate governance is becoming a growth imperative for Indian startups and SMEs. From moving beyond founder-led decision-making to building independent boards, embedding ethical leadership, succession planning, and ESG-focused practices, governance is now central to attracting investors, managing risks, and achieving sustainable, scalable growth in…

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