Question : Ashfaq Ltd., a Listed NBFC, is to redeem 10,000, 9% Debentures of Rs. 50 each at par out of profit. Amount that should be invested in Debentures Redemption Investment is _________.
Option 1: Rs.75,000
Option 2: Rs.1,25,000
Option 3: Rs.50,000
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Rs.75,000
Solution :
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.
Therefore, the amount invested will be = Rs.10,000 X 50 X 15% = Rs.75,000.
Hence, the correct option is 1.