04 July 2010
First search on google. Key word---borrowing power under companies act, 1956.
Connected sections in companies act are 292 and 293(1)(d).
A company can borrow by passing a board meeting resolution u/s 292.
However if proposed loan is in excess of the aggregate of paid up capital and free reserve of the company then before taking such loan approval of shareholders through AN ORDINARY resolution is required u/s 293(1)(d).