Question : Anmol Finance Ltd., a Listed NBFC, is to redeem 20,000, 8% Debentures of Rs. 100 each at a premium of Rs. 10 out of profit. Amount that should be invested in Debentures Redemption Investment is
Option 1: Rs. 3,00,000
Option 2: Rs. 1,65,000
Option 3: Rs. 3,15,000
Option 4: Nil.
Correct Answer: Rs. 3,00,000
Solution : Answer = Rs. 3,00,000
A company redeeming the debentures shall invest an amount which is not less than 15 per cent of the nominal (face) value of debentures to be redeemed by 31st March of the next year in the securities specified for the purpose on or before 30th April of the current year.
Hence, the correct option is 1.