As per Rule 4 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, the following classes of companies shall have at least 2 directors as independent directors:- (i) the Public Companies having paid up share capital of ten crore rupees or more; or (ii) the Public Companies having turnover of one hundred crore rupees or more; or (iii) the Public Companies which have, in aggregate, outstanding loans, debentures and deposits, exceeding fifty crore rupees.
