Question

What is a ‘Convertible Debenture’?

Answer 1

Convertible Debentures are those debentures that can be converted into equity shares after a specified period of time. These are of following two types:

i. Fully Convertible Debentures: When the whole amount of a debenture is convertible into equity shares worth of equivalent amount, then these debentures are called Fully Convertible Debentures. There is no need to maintain Debenture Redemption Reserves for such debentures.

ii. Partly Convertible Debentures: When only a part of the amount of a debenture is convertible into equity share, then these debentures are called Partly Convertible Debentures. In this regards, the Debenture Redemption Reserve is maintained only for the non-convertible part of the debenture.