Geopolitical Risks, Cyberattacks Top Indian Boardroom Concerns: MGC Report

• Geopolitical instability is the biggest future risk for Indian companies, with nearly 50% of CXOs identifying it as the most severe threat over the next five years, according to MGC Global Risk Advisory's 'The Global Risk Atlas – New Realities' report.
• The report indicates 70% of business leaders anticipate "steady volatility" across major risk categories, and 59% view cyberattacks and data breaches as a top board-level concern.
• AI governance has overtaken ESG as a key boardroom priority due to concerns about model bias, misinformation, and regulatory uncertainty.
• Indian companies face an era of "permacrisis" with interconnected risks, and cybersecurity has become the most active risk-control focus for boards, surpassing physical security.

Why It Matters: Global risks like geopolitics and cyber threats are top concerns for Indian businesses.