Computation of capital gain in case of Sale of Converted Securities
1. As per section 47(x) conversion of bonds or debentures, or deposit certificate into shares or debentures of that company are not treated as transfer and hence no capital gain.
2. But if such converted shares or debentures are transferred subsequently then there arises capital gain whichis computed by following rules as shown under :
3. As per section 49(2A) Cost of acquisition of converted securities is cost of shares or debentures which has been appropriated towards the converted securities.
Q.1 | Mr. X purchases 200 FCD for Rs. 70 each. 100% value of FCD is converted into equity shares. Determine the cost of acquisition of equity share. |
A.1 | It is not given how much FCD is getting converted to equity share. Therefore it is assumed that 1 FCD = 1 equity share. Cost of acquisition = 14,000 ÷ 200 = Rs. 70 per share. Suppose in the same question it is given 100% value of FCD is converted into 500 equity shares, then cost of acquisition = 14,000 ÷ 500 = Rs. 28 per share. |
Q.2 | Mr. X purchases 200 PCD for Rs. 70 each. 60% value of PCD is converted into equity shares. Determine the cost of acquisition of equity share and cost of debentures. |
A.2 | It is not given how much PCD is getting converted into equity share. Therefore it is assumed that 1 PCD = 1 equity share. Cost of acquisition of share = 60% of 14,000 ÷ 200 = Rs. 42 per share. Cost of acquisition of debenture = 40% of 14,000 ÷ 200 = Rs. 28 per debenture. Suppose in the same question it is given 60% value of PCD is converted into 500 equity shares and 40% of value of PCD to 150 debentures, then cost of acquisition of share = 60% of 14,000 ÷ 500 = Rs. 16.80 per share. Cost of acquisition of debenture = 40% of 14,000 ÷ 150 = Rs. 37.33 per debenture. Let us check it. 200 × 70 = 14,000 = (500 × 16.80) + (150 × 37.33) = 14,000. |
4. To determine whether the asset is LTCA / STCA period of holding is taken from the date of allotment of original securities. (Rule 8AA w.e.f 17-3-2016)
5. Indexation is done from the year of sale of shares or debentures to year of conversion of shares.
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