More than 2,000 companies don't have women directors: Government
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According to information revealed by the government today, more than 2,000 listed and unlisted companies do not have a woman director on their boards.
Corporate Affairs Minister
Besides, there are 329 unlisted private and public sector firms without a woman director on their boards.
"Prosecution has been launched against 121 defaulting unlisted companies (other than PSUs)," Jaitley said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
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Besides, a daily fine of Rs 5,000 is being imposed for continued violation after October 1.
"Sebi had requested the government to advise the concerned administrative Ministries to take appropriate steps for ensuring compliance by defaulting listed PSUs," Jaitley said.
Thousands of corporates are required to have at least one woman director on their Boards under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, by end of March this year.
Certain class of listed and unlisted firms are required to comply with the woman director rules.
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Every company having paid-up share capital of at least Rs 100 crore or a minimum turnover of Rs 300 crore is required to ensure compliance.Most provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 came into effect from April 1, 2014.
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