The IUP Journal of Corporate Governance

Volume 25, Issue 1, January-March 2026

ISSN :0972-6853

Impact Factor: 2.74; Acceptance rate: 25%; Acceptance rate: 6-8 months

A "peer-reviewed" journal included in the ABDC List, and also distributed by EBSCO and ProQuest (Part of Clarivate) Database

It is a quarterly journal focusing on Governance and ethics framework, Role of boards, Role of CEOs, CFOs and other senior management in corporate governance, Role of other stakeholders, Disclosure and transparency, Regulation and best governance practices, etc.

Focus Areas

  • Governance & Ethics Framework   |  
  • Role of Boards   |  
  • Role of CEOs, CFOs and other Senior Management   |  
  • Role of other Stakeholders   |  
  • Disclosure & Transparency   |  
  • Regulation   |  
  • Best Practices   |  

Current Issue

Volume 25, Issue 1, January-March 2026
Exploring the Relationship Between Ownership Structure and Firm Performance of Nifty 500 Companies: A GMM Approach

Author: Vishnu Kumar Mahawar and Shilpa Lodha

Published Online: January, 2026

Keywords: Ownership structure, Ownership concentration, Institutional ownership, Corporate governance, Return on investment, Return on equity

Which Comes First, Profit or Purpose? A Causal Analysis of ESG and Financial Performance

Author: Preethi Karlapudi and Gaddam Naresh Reddy

Published Online: January, 2026

Keywords: ESG, Panel data regression, Bidirectional causality, Granger causality, Highly polluting industries

Unveiling the Short-Term Profitability Dynamics of CEO Overconfidence: Insights from Indian Firms

Author: Diksha Saini and Balwinder Singh

Published Online: January, 2026

Keywords: CEO overconfidence, Firm profitability, Behavioral bias, Corporate decisions, Overinvestment, India

Shareholder Activism by Institutional Investors: An Analysis of Mutual Fund Business Group Connections and Proxy Voting in India

Author: S Subramanian

Published Online: January, 2026

Keywords: Shareholder activism, Corporate governance, Mutual funds, Proxy voting

ESG Metrics and Financial Resilience in Euro STOXX 50 Companies: A Quantile Regression and Cluster Analysis Using Bloomberg Data

Author: Sumedh Pimpalkhute, Saumya Joshi and Abhay Kumar

Published Online: January, 2026

Keywords: ESG metrics, Financial resilience, Quantile regression, Cluster analysis, Corporate governance

Archives


Volume 24, Issue 4, October-December 2025

Exploring How Power Dynamics and Overconfidence Influence CEO Compensation in India

Author: Gobinda Gopal Pahari and Chandra Sekhar Mishra

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJCG/2025.24.4.5-35

Keywords: CEO compensation, CEO overconfidence, CEO power, Entrenchment, Governance

Corporate Finance and Governance: How Board Diversity Influences the Leverage-Performance Nexus

Author: A Priyanka, Irala Lokanandha Reddy and B Naresh Goud

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJCG/2025.24.4.36-56

Keywords: Financial leverage, Firm performance, Board diversity, Moderating role, Upper echelon theory

Research on Women in Corporate Governance: A Bibliometric Review

Author: Ravi Sankar Pasupuleti, Deevena Charitha Jangam, Deepthi Thiyyagura and Anitha Bhimavarapu

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJCG/2025.24.4.57-77

Keywords: Corporate governance, Gender diversity, Women's status, Governance approach, Sustainability, Bibliometric analysis

AI’s Workplace Impact: Understanding Sentiments and Corporate Governance Trends

Author: Shalini Wadhwa, Sumedh Pimpalkhute and Saumya Joshi

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJCG/2025.24.4.78-100

Keywords: Corporate governance, Artificial intelligence, AI, Human resource management, Workplace, Organizations, HR analytics

University Governance as a Double-Edged Sword: Fostering and Undermining Ethical AI Chatbot Adoption in Academia

Author: Ahmad Alhindi and Arunkumar Sivakumar

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJCG/2025.24.4.101-118

Keywords: Moral climate, Moral disengagement, Moral intention, Ethical AI use, University governance, Research scholars

ESG Disclosure Scores of NSE-Listed Companies: A Comparative Analysis

Author: Gattaiah Tadoori, Egurla Kishan and P Bhanu Sireesha

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJCG/2025.24.4.119-130

Keywords: ESG, ESG disclosure score, ANOVA and t-test

Corporate Governance in Indian Public Sector Enterprises: A Review

Author: Dingari Sreenivasa Chary

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJCG/2025.24.4.131-143

Keywords: Public enterprises, Corporate governance, Independent directors, Agency problem

Key Governance Lessons from Major Corporate Frauds

Author: Priyadarshani V Keshtty, Anchal Maine, Nihar Dahake and Sakshi Lekhwani

Published Online: October, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJCG/2025.24.4.144-148

Keywords: Corporate Scams, Financial Crime, Causes, Vijay Mallya, Regulations