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XYZ Ltd. has been operating in the field of FMCG products in South Indian market. However to expand its operation in northern part of India, it needs additional capital Rs. 20,00,000 which is raised by issuing 10% Debenture of Rs. 12,00,000 of Rs. 100 issued at a discount of 10% to be repayable after 6 years. The rest of the funds is raised by issuing 5% debenture of Rs. 8,00,000 of Rs. 100 issued at 15% premium. These debentures are perpetual in nature. After six years of successful operation in northern India, company took a loan of Rs. 5,00,000 from PNB against 5% debenture of Rs. 8,00,000 of Rs. 100 each as a collateral security. The company successfully ran its operation and managed to pay off its loan within two years.

XYZ Ltd. issued another category of debenture which are perpetual in nature. What type of debentures they are called :

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✅ Correct Option: 1

Debentures that have no fixed redemption date and are not repaid during the lifetime of the company are called Irredeemable or Perpetual Debentures. They are redeemed only at the time of winding up of the company.

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