Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question asks for the exact date on which the Companies Act, 2013, received the official assent of the President of India.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
• Enactment Timeline of Companies Act, 2013:
The Companies Bill, 2013, was passed by the Lok Sabha on 18th December, 2012.
It was subsequently passed by the Rajya Sabha on 8th August, 2013.
The Bill received the formal assent of the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, on 29th August, 2013.
It was published in the Official Gazette on 30th August, 2013.
The Act came into force in stages, with several sections notified on various dates.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The President's assent was received on 29th August, 2013 (Option B).