This document summarizes the scope and provisions of Section 372A of the Indian Companies Act, 1956 regarding loans, investments, guarantees, and securities provided by companies to other bodies corporate. The key points are: - The ceiling limit for such activities is 60% of paid-up capital and free reserves or 100% of free reserves, requiring board approval below the limit and a special shareholder resolution above. - Specific details must be provided in any special resolution and registered within 7 days. Non-compliance may result in penalties. - The board can approve guarantees exceeding the ceiling limit within 12 months if certain conditions are met. - Some activities like loans to subsidiaries are exempt from these requirements.

2. Sec. 372A Created by R. SHIVA SHANKARA Companies Act, 1956

8. Special Resolution AGM EGM Postal Ballet