Section378ZB
The Companies Act, 2013

Share capital

In force From 01 Apr 2014 Act 18 of 2013 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 18 of 2013 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 29 Aug 2013 In force 01 Apr 2014

Section 378ZB of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with share capital. The share capital of a Producer Company shall consist of equity shares only. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.

1[378ZB. Share capital.--(1) The share capital of a Producer Company shall consist of equity shares only.

(2) The shares held by a Member in a Producer Company, shall as far as may be, be in proportion to the patronage of that company.]

Section 378ZB, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).

Questions about Section 378ZB

What does Section 378ZB of the Companies Act deal with?

Section 378ZB of the Companies Act is headed "Share capital". [378ZB. Share capital.--(1) The share capital of a Producer Company shall consist of equity shares only.

How do I find court cases under Section 378ZB of the Companies Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Companies Act 378ZB, section 378ZB Companies Act, section 378ZB of the Companies Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 378ZB of the Companies Act come into force?

Section 378ZB of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 378ZB, came into force on 01 Apr 2014, having been enacted on 29 Aug 2013. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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