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State, whether the following statements is True or False. A public company can issue shares at only rate of discount. Options TrueFalse

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False 

Explanation: Shares can be issued at a discount by public or private companies, subject to a few conditions (as per Section 79 of Companies Act, 1956) that are mentioned below: 

➢ Shares to be issued at a discount must be of an existing class already issued, i.e. a new class of shares cannot be issued at a discount. 

➢ Shares issued at a discount must be authorised by the resolution passed in the general meeting of a company and approved by SEBI. 

➢ The resolution should specify the maximum rate of discount (not exceeding 10%). 

➢ At least one year should have elapsed since the company commenced business. 

➢ After the permission of SEBI, the shares to be issued at a discount should be issued within two months.



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