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Can a company operate without an independent director?

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Can a company operate without an independent director?

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Answered 18 Apr 2026
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Yes, A company can operate without independent director As per Companies Act,2013, Following Companies are required to appoint an Independent Director: - 1. Every listed public company shall have at least one-third of total number of Director as Independent Director 2. Every Other Public company having paid up share capital of 10 Crore rupees or more or turnover of Rs. 100 Crore or more or having outstanding loan, debentures and deposits exceeding 50 Crore shall have at least two Independent Director A Private Company is exempted from appointing an Independent Director

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