Parliament’s monsoon session ends with low productivity, Chandrasekaran ‘s exit from Tata Sons, and more: The week in 5 charts
The Indian Parliament's monsoon session concluded with record-low productivity due to persistent disruptions. Simultaneously, N. Chandrasekaran resigned as Tata Sons chairman following board tensions, and Lebanon became the first Arab nation to abolish the death penalty.
Why it matters
These events highlight significant shifts in corporate governance, legislative efficiency, and human rights policy across different global regions.
The Monsoon session of the Parliament concluded on Thursday (August 13, 2026) with the productivity of the session in both Houses taking a hit due to a multitude of disruptions. The productivity in Lok Sabha reached a new low of just 15%, which is the lowest in the three NDA-terms, equalling the low of the winter session in 2016.
The Rajya Sabha witnessed a productivity of 33%, which is the lowest since the budget session in 2023 (24%).
This Monsoon Session witnessed no Question Hour and several bills being passed without debate - except the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 also known as the anti-paper leak legislation - amid repeated disruption over Opposition’s protests on the NEET paper leak, Ram Temple donations theft, Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence in the Parliament and his statement on the police crackdown on students’ protests, among others.
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