What is the minimum number of directors required for a public company as per the Companies Act, 2013?
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Section 149(1) prescribes a tiered minimum: 3 for public companies, 2 for private, 1 for OPC. The maximum is 15 for all types, extendable by special resolution. Certain classes must also have at least one woman director.
The text reads: Section 149(1): Minimum directors: Public = 3, Private = 2, OPC = 1. Maximum = 15.
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