About the Book

This 19th Edition of the Companies Act, 2013, updated up to January 2026, presents the complete and authoritative text of the Act along with all applicable Rules, Notifications, Circulars, and Amendments as in force up to 10-01-2026. Designed as a dependable bare act reference, the book incorporates amendments introduced by the Companies (Amendment) Acts, the Mediation Act, 2023, relevant provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and its subsequent amendments, Finance Act, 2017, and references to exemption notifications issued under section 31 of the IFSCA Act, 2019.

The publication includes the Companies Act, 2013 with updated enforcement status of each provision, Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), and all relevant Rules with corresponding penal provisions placed in their respective sections for ease of understanding and compliance. A key feature of this edition is the inclusion of more than 55 concise Ready Referencers covering resolutions, disclosures, exemptions, privileges, compliances, consequences, and lists of offences applicable to various classes of companies, making it a practical and time-saving tool.

Prepared in a clear and systematic manner without commentary or interpretation, this edition is especially useful for company secretaries, chartered accountants, corporate professionals, legal practitioners, regulators, academicians, and students who require an accurate, up-to-date, and easily navigable reference to company law. Covering all statutory developments and procedural requirements as applicable in 2026, this book serves as a comprehensive legal resource for corporate compliance, governance, and professional practice.

Key Features

• Companies Act, 2013 as amended by Mediation Act, 2023; Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 and reference of Exemption Notification issued u/s 31 of IFSCA Act, 2019
• Provided relevant rules, notifications, important circulars and penal provisions in relevant section
• Secretarial Standards issued by ICSI
• Enforcement status of each provision of Companies Act, 2013 as well as each of the subsequent amendments made by RODs, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 Companies Amendment Acts; IBC 2016 and IBC (2nd Amend.) 2018; and Finance Act, 2017
• More than 55 Concise Ready Referencer on various resolutions, disclosures, privileges and exemptions for various classes of companies, lists of offences, Consequences, Compliances etc.