The Companies Act, 2013 has replaced the Companies Act, 1956 with an objective to achieve more transparency, accountability and promote better Corporate Governance, in the functioning of Companies. As compared to the previous law there is an enormous change in the role of a director under new companies act. Directors of company play a key role to strike a fine balance between all the key stakeholders of a company. The Handbook for Directors under Companies Act, 2013 is a practical guide for directors, on how they can perform their duties in accordance with legal provisions and professional standards, as per the new Companies Act, 2013.