Read the following passage and answer the question.

A company was registered with a nominal capital of ₹30,00,000 divided into shares of ₹100 each, Out of which 20,000 shares were offered to the public. The amount payable was ₹30 per share on the application, ₹40 per share on the allotment, and ₹30 per share on the first and final call. 19,500 shares are subscribed by the public which is allotted to them. A shareholder holding 800 shares did not pay the allotment money and further any call.

What is the authorized capital of the company?

₹30,00,000

The correct answer is option 1- ₹30,00,000.

Authorised capital is ₹30,00,000 divided into shares of ₹100 each.

Authorised capital is the amount of share capital which a company is authorised to issue by its Memorandum of Association. The company cannot raise more than the amount of capital as specified in the Memorandum of Association. It is also called Nominal or Registered capital. The authorised capital can be increased or decreased as per the procedure laid down in the Companies Act. It should be noted that the company need not issue the entire authorised capital for public subscription at a time. Depending upon its requirement, it may issue share capital but in any case, it should not be more than the amount of authorised capital.