India ID Exchange · Topic hub
Tenure & Succession
How long an independent director can serve and what happens next — the two-term ceiling and cooling-off, second-term re-appointment and the special resolution, the 75-year age rule, casual vacancies, and the board refreshment and succession planning that ties it together.
11 deep guidesAll independent-director topics
Start here
Age Limits for Independent Directors and the 75-Year Rule in IndiaIs there an age limit for independent directors in India? The SEBI LODR 75-year rule for listed non-executive directors, the special resolution it needs.Board Refreshment and Tenure Staggering for Independent DirectorsHow boards stagger independent-director terms to refresh cleanly: phasing term-ends, protecting continuity, mapping the skills matrix.Casual Vacancy and Mid-Term Cessation of Independent DirectorsWhat happens when an independent director leaves mid-term: casual vacancy under Section 161(4), the SEBI LODR fill timeline, the remaining-term rule.First-Term to Second-Term Transition for Independent DirectorsHow an independent director moves from a first term to a second: the performance evaluation, the special resolution, the disclosed rationale.
Every tenure & succession guide
How Many Years Can an Independent Director Serve in IndiaIndependent-Director Retirement and Succession Planning for BoardsIndependent-Director Tenure Rules in India: The Complete FrameworkMaximum Tenure and the Two-Term Limit for Independent DirectorsRe-Appointment After Cooling-Off: Rejoining a Board You Once ServedThe Special Resolution for Independent-Director Re-Appointment ExplainedThe Three-Year Cooling-Off Period for Independent Directors Explained
When your board proposition is ready
Create a private, board-specific profile that companies searching the marketplace may discover — or start with Board Readiness Advisory if your positioning still needs work.