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Under Section 43 Companies Act 2013, the share capital of a company limited by shares shall be of TWO kinds:

Avoting share capital and non-voting share capital, with no other types whatsoever
Bsecured share capital and unsecured share capital, each having different rights structures
Cauthorised share capital alone, with no other categorical division being recognised
DEQUITY share capital (with voting rights, or with differential rights) and PREFERENCE share capital
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. EQUITY share capital (with voting rights, or with differential rights) and PREFERENCE share capital
1. Section 43 Companies Act 2013 provides that the share capital of a company limited by shares shall be of two kinds, namely: (a) EQUITY share capital — (i) with voting rights; or (ii) with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise in accordance with such rules as may be prescribed; (b) PREFERENCE share capital — entitled to preferential payment of dividend and (in winding up) preferential repayment of capital. 2. Differential equity shares (DVR) may be issued subject to Rule 4 of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules 2014. 3. Section 47 deals with voting rights of each class. 4. Hence option A is correct. _Source: Companies Act 2013 (Act 18 of 2013), Govt. of India MCA — Companies Act 2013, Section 43_
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