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Can the company purchase its own debentures?
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Solution
Yes, a company can purchase its own debentures provided it is authorised by its Articles of Association. As per the Company Act, if a company is authorised by its Articles of Association, only then may it purchase its own debentures from the open market. The main purposes of such a purchase are as follows:
- For immediate cancellation of debenture liability, if the interest rate on its debenture is higher than the market rate of interest.
- A company may also purchase its own debentures with the motive of investment and sell them at a higher price in future and thereby earn profit.
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