Richard acquired 1,000 preference shares of ₹100 each in Terry Ltd. on 10-4-2016 for ₹1,32,000. He received 10,000 equity shares of ₹10 each on conversion of preference shares into equity shares. The Fair Market Value (F

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Richard acquired 1,000 preference shares of ₹100 each in Terry Ltd. on 10-4-2016 for ₹1,32,000. He received 10,000 equity shares of ₹10 each on conversion of preference shares into equity shares. The Fair Market Value (FMV) of equity shares on the date of such conversion was ₹2,20,000. Cost Inflation Index F.Y. 2016-17 = 264; F.Y. 2018-19 = 280. The taxable long-term capital gain would be :
(A) NIL
(B) ₹70,000
(C) ₹10,000
(D) ₹15,000

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (A)

Official answer key: (A).

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