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What is Meant by Redemption of Debentures by ‘Purchase in the Open Market’? - Accountancy

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What is meant by redemption of debentures by ‘Purchase in the Open Market’?

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According to the Company Act, if a company is authorised by its Article of Association, only then it may purchase its own debentures from the open market. The main purpose of such purchase is as follows:

1. For immediate cancellation of debenture liability, if the interest rate on its debenture is higher than the market rate of interest.

2. A company may also purchase its own debentures with the motive of investment and sell them at higher price in future and thereby earn profit.

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Chapter 2: Issue and Redemption of Debentures - Questions for Practice [Page 135]

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NCERT Accountancy - Company Accounts and Analysis of Financial Statements [English] Class 12
Chapter 2 Issue and Redemption of Debentures
Questions for Practice | Q 17 | Page 135

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