The Indian Companies Act aims to achieve multiple objectives, including regulating company formation and operations, protecting shareholder and investor interests, and promoting corporate governance and transparency.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is the nodal agency responsible for administering the Indian Companies Act and overseeing the functioning of companies in India.

As per the Indian Companies Act, a minimum of two shareholders are required to incorporate a private limited company in India.

According to the Indian Companies Act, a public limited company in India can have a maximum of 15 directors.

The Memorandum of Association (MOA) is the fundamental document that outlines the company's objectives, share capital, and other essential information, serving as the foundation for its existence.

As per the Indian Companies Act, the minimum paid-up share capital required to incorporate a public limited company in India is ₹5 lakh.

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is the primary adjudicating body for disputes related to companies governed by the Indian Companies Act.

According to the Indian Companies Act, the maximum tenure for which a director can be appointed in a company is 5 years.

Section 135 of the Indian Companies Act mandates certain corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities for companies meeting specific criteria.

As per the Indian Companies Act, public limited companies are required to have at least 33% of their board composition as independent directors.

Section 42 of the Indian Companies Act regulates the issue of shares and debentures by a company, including the prospectus requirements and other formalities.

According to the Indian Companies Act, the board of directors of a public limited company must hold at least 4 meetings in a financial year.

Section 164 of the Indian Companies Act provides various safeguards and remedies for the protection of minority shareholders in a company.

As per the Indian Companies Act, a private limited company can operate for a maximum of 20 years before it is required to convert to a public limited company.