Companies Act, 2013 and Rules with Ready Referencer (19th Edition, 2026)
- Year of Publication: 2026
- Edition: 19th
- ISBN: 9789347875564
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.
Mr. Pavan Kumar Vijay is a seasoned professional with over 32 years of expertise in Company Law, Capital Markets, Corporate Restructuring, and Transaction Advisory. He is the Founder of Corporate Professionals, a leading legal and financial consulting group delivering innovative, techno-legal solutions.
He served as one of the youngest Presidents of ICSI (2003) and was formerly MD of BLB Limited, India’s largest corporate stockbroker of its time. A visionary, he also founded the award-winning startup takeovercode.com (TATA NEN Hottest Startups, 2008).
Mr. Vijay has been part of numerous government and regulatory committees (MCA, SEBI, ICSI, IICA, ASSOCHAM, PHDCCI) and has significantly contributed to corporate governance, M&A, and securities law reforms. He is a Fellow Member of ICSI, a law graduate from Delhi University, and M.Com from St. John’s College, Agra.
A prolific author and speaker, he has delivered 485+ lectures, authored leading books on Company Law, Insolvency, and Securities Laws, and regularly contributes to journals and media. He also pioneered knowledge-sharing initiatives through CP Connect, CP Shorts, and widely attended weekly webinars, engaging over 96,000 professionals worldwide.
Widely travelled and deeply committed to promoting good governance, Mr. Vijay is recognized as an innovative leader, thought influencer, and knowledge sharer in India’s corporate and legal ecosystem.
Commercial LAW PUBLISHERS (INDIA) PVT. LTD. which is in the legal publishing business for nearly three decades is now one of the top ranking legal publishers in India–recognized and accepted by diverse professionals and business entities as well as Government Departments in view of the high quality, practical utility as well as diversity in subjects on which it brings out Books. It has the powerful backing of its vast exposure as the leading Books Distributor All over India for over 45 years. From just a couple of titles during the first few years of its publishing activity, Commercial has now around 200 titles and over 350 Bare Acts & Manuals in the field of Direct Indirect Taxes, Corporate Law and Civil/Criminal Laws. It successfully launched the Bare Acts project in the year 1996 and has so far brought out over 350 updated Bare Acts. These are much sought after since these Bare Acts are annotated ones containing notes and brief comments, thus enhancing their utility. Commercial has been bold enough to bring out Books, Commentaries and Referencers on hitherto untouched subjects like Legal Metrology. It has a record number of publications on Income Tax, Company Law, Customs, GST and Students Publications for CA & CS by bringing out high quality publications at affordable prices and is an highly ethical business enterprise. Commercial has withstood the market competition successfully over the years including competition from Foreign publishers and strives its best to serve the legal and corporate professionals better and better every day with its novel ideas and business strategy. Commercial is backed by a team of highly competent in-house professional experts supplemented by high profile authors who have stood by it for decades.
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- Year of Publication: 2026
- Edition: 19th
- ISBN: 9789347875564
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.
Mr. Pavan Kumar Vijay is a seasoned professional with over 32 years of expertise in Company Law, Capital Markets, Corporate Restructuring, and Transaction Advisory. He is the Founder of Corporate Professionals, a leading legal and financial consulting group delivering innovative, techno-legal solutions.
He served as one of the youngest Presidents of ICSI (2003) and was formerly MD of BLB Limited, India’s largest corporate stockbroker of its time. A visionary, he also founded the award-winning startup takeovercode.com (TATA NEN Hottest Startups, 2008).
Mr. Vijay has been part of numerous government and regulatory committees (MCA, SEBI, ICSI, IICA, ASSOCHAM, PHDCCI) and has significantly contributed to corporate governance, M&A, and securities law reforms. He is a Fellow Member of ICSI, a law graduate from Delhi University, and M.Com from St. John’s College, Agra.
A prolific author and speaker, he has delivered 485+ lectures, authored leading books on Company Law, Insolvency, and Securities Laws, and regularly contributes to journals and media. He also pioneered knowledge-sharing initiatives through CP Connect, CP Shorts, and widely attended weekly webinars, engaging over 96,000 professionals worldwide.
Widely travelled and deeply committed to promoting good governance, Mr. Vijay is recognized as an innovative leader, thought influencer, and knowledge sharer in India’s corporate and legal ecosystem.
Commercial LAW PUBLISHERS (INDIA) PVT. LTD. which is in the legal publishing business for nearly three decades is now one of the top ranking legal publishers in India–recognized and accepted by diverse professionals and business entities as well as Government Departments in view of the high quality, practical utility as well as diversity in subjects on which it brings out Books. It has the powerful backing of its vast exposure as the leading Books Distributor All over India for over 45 years. From just a couple of titles during the first few years of its publishing activity, Commercial has now around 200 titles and over 350 Bare Acts & Manuals in the field of Direct Indirect Taxes, Corporate Law and Civil/Criminal Laws. It successfully launched the Bare Acts project in the year 1996 and has so far brought out over 350 updated Bare Acts. These are much sought after since these Bare Acts are annotated ones containing notes and brief comments, thus enhancing their utility. Commercial has been bold enough to bring out Books, Commentaries and Referencers on hitherto untouched subjects like Legal Metrology. It has a record number of publications on Income Tax, Company Law, Customs, GST and Students Publications for CA & CS by bringing out high quality publications at affordable prices and is an highly ethical business enterprise. Commercial has withstood the market competition successfully over the years including competition from Foreign publishers and strives its best to serve the legal and corporate professionals better and better every day with its novel ideas and business strategy. Commercial is backed by a team of highly competent in-house professional experts supplemented by high profile authors who have stood by it for decades.
