The Companies Act 2013 outlines the key requirements: Board Composition (Section 149): Minimum and maximum number of directors, at least one female director, and a resident director (for some companies). Appointment Procedure (Section 152): Directors are typically appointed during a general meeting and must have a Director Identification Number (DIN). Disqualification Factors (Section 164): Certain factors can prevent an individual from becoming a director (e.g., insolvency, criminal convictions).