After a buy-back, the debt-equity ratio of the company cannot exceed
A1:1
B2:1
C3:1
D1.5:1
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 2:1
The Companies Act allows buy-back only if the post buy-back ratio of debt to equity stays within 2:1.
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