Shareholder Information

Corporate Governance

We Don’t Trade With Transparency and Accountability

The timely and accurate disclosure of information regarding the financial situation, performance, board constitution, ownership of the company etc is an important part of Corporate Governance. Corporate Governance arrangements are those through which an organization directs and controls itself and the people associated with it. The Policy is normally reviewed at least once a year and modified, when deemed necessary, to ensure proper alignment with best practices in Corporate Governance.

Upholding Trust

Our corporate philosophy is led by ethical, fair and transparent governance practices. Our corporate governance practices are consistent with international best practices and standards. The Board, together with its committees, upholds all fiduciary responsibilities by ensuring fairness, independence and transparency in all its decisions through the governance framework.

Company’s Philosophy on Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance is a process that aims to meet Stakeholder’s aspirations and societal expectations. It is not a discipline imposed by a Regulator, but is a culture that guides the Board, Management and Employees to function towards best interest of Stakeholders. At Prompt Corporate Services Limited Corporate Governance philosophy stems from the belief that Corporate Governance is a key element in improving efficiency and growth as well as enhancing investor confidence. Accordingly, the Corporate Governance philosophy has been scripted as under:

“As a good corporate citizen, the Company is committed to sound corporate practices based on its vision, values & principles in building confidence of its various stakeholders, thereby paving the way for its long term success and sustenance.”

At the core of its Corporate Governance practice is the Board, which oversees how the management serves and protects the long-term interests of all the stakeholders of the Company. The Company believes that an active, well- informed and independent Board is necessary to ensure the highest standards of corporate governance. The Company’s Corporate Governance practices are aimed at meeting the Corporate Governance requirements as per the Act, besides good practices either recommended by professional bodies or practiced by leading companies in India.

Our Values

Values that define how we work:

  • Excellence
  • People Engagement
  • Integrity
  • Customer Centricity
  • Collaboration

Board of Directors

Overview The Board is responsible to act in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. In discharging their duties the Directors shall comply with the Code of Conduct as adopted by the Board. The Directors are expected to attend and actively participate in Board Meetings and Meetings of Committees on which they serve and to spend the time needed and meet as frequently as necessary to properly discharge their responsibilities. The Board is responsible for overall compliance with the Corporate Governance policy of the Company. It oversees and directs the management of the Company’s business and affairs. In doing so, it must act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the Company. The Company’s Board shall have an optimum combination of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors.
Board Responsibilities
  • The Board should ensure that the Governance principles set for the insurer comply with all relevant laws, regulations and other applicable codes of conduct.
  • The Board should set the policies in consultation with the Management of the Company.
  • The Board should define and set the following standards:-
    a) Define the standards of business conduct and ethical behaviour for directors and senior management;
    b) Define the standards to be maintained in policyholder servicing and in redressal of grievances of policyholders.
  • The Board would be responsible to provide guidance for implementation of business strategy and review the same periodically.
  • The Board should define and set the following standards:-
    a) Define the standards of business conduct and ethical behaviour for directors and senior management;
    b) Define the standards to be maintained in policyholder servicing and in redressal of grievances of policyholders.
  • In the discharge of the Governance functions, the Board may delegate the responsibilities to mandated/ other recommended Empowered Committees of Directors while retaining its primary accountability.

Independent Director

"Independent Director" means a Non-executive Director, other than a Nominee Director of the listed entity:

  • who, in the opinion of the board of directors, is a person of integrity and possesses relevant expertise and experience;
  • who is or was not a promoter of the listed entity...
  • who is not related to promoters or directors...
  • who, apart from receiving director's remuneration, has or had no material pecuniary relationship...
  • none of whose relatives has or had pecuniary relationship...
  • who, neither himself, nor whose relative(s)...
  • who is not less than 21 years of age.
  • who is not a non-independent director of another company...

Compensation/ Sitting fees

Executive Directors Executive Directors shall be paid remuneration within the limits as approved by the Board, the shareholders of the Company. As a company policy, no sitting fees are payable to Executive Directors.
Non-Executive/ Independent Directors

Non-Executive Directors/ Independent Directors are paid sitting fees...

All the details relating to the compensation so paid shall also be disclosed in the Annual Report of the Company.

An Independent Director shall not be entitled to stock options...

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of the Company shall be held at least four times a year, once every quarter and not more than one hundred and twenty days shall elapse between two successive meetings. The Quorum shall be as per the Articles of Association. Meetings may be held at the registered office or through video conferencing. Minutes shall be circulated as soon as possible and confirmed in the next meeting.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Board is responsible for Review of the Compliance Certificates...
  • Formulation, adoption and review of the various policies...
  • Setting Standards of Business Conduct...
  • Providing strategic guidance...
  • Reviewing all the Regulatory and supervisory directions...
  • Assessing the performance of Sr. Management...
  • Reviewing the Reports on integrity and appropriateness of the IT system...
  • Forming various Committees...
  • Setting up sound system of internal controls and audit...
  • Monitors the financial performance...
  • Ensuring that all material developments...
  • Formulate investment strategies...
  • Review the functioning of Whistle Blower Mechanism...
  • Take help of independent outside consultants...

Board Evaluation

The Companies Act, 2013 has prescribed provisions regarding evaluation... Independent Directors must hold at least one separate meeting annually.

Code of Conduct

Employee Responsibilities
  • Affirm annually that you have acted in accordance with our Code
  • Act in a manner that is safe, ethical and consistent with applicable laws...
  • Raise questions and concerns...
  • Cooperate fully...
Additional Responsibilities of Managers
  • Creating an environment that is respectful and inclusive.
  • Encouraging them to speak up,
  • Listening and responding to concerns...
  • Doing your part to make sure that no one experiences retaliation...
  • Help your team members understand...
  • Be consistent when enforcing...
Additional Responsibilities of Directors Directors shall also be responsible to perform the duties specified as per the Companies Act, 2013 and other relevant laws.
MOA & AOA
All Policies
1Policy On Terms Of Appointment Of Directors And Fixation Of Remuneration
2Dividend Distribution Policy
3Policy For Determining Material Subsidiary
4Policy On Determination And Disclosure Of Materiality Of Events And Information
5Policy On Materiality Of Related Party Transactions And On Dealing With Related Party Transactions
6Anti Money Laundering Policy
7Vigil Mechanism And Whistle-Blower Policy
8Web Archival Policy
9Error Account Policy
10Policy For Client Code Modification
11Policy On Handling Of Good Till Canceled Good Till Triggered Orders Of Clients
12Privacy Policy