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Smells like teen spirit in boardrooms

A parliamentary committee recommends lowering the minimum director age to eighteen, a move the author strongly supports. This change acknowledges the digital economy where young entrepreneurs, like Gates, Jobs, and Zuckerberg, have built significant tech companies. The author argues that allowing younger talent into boardrooms fosters innovation, promotes diversity, and is crucial for India to lead in the global tech race. Management skills can be acquired on the job, and India's young population should embrace this shift to avoid outdated mindsets. Implementing this proposal is essential for future growth and competitiveness.

Economic Times · ET Bureau · Aug 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM

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