Mr. A holds 100 Equity shares of XYZ Ltd. (a listed Company) since 2010 and the cost of the same is Rs. 1,00,000/-. In the year 2015 he got another 100 Equity shares as Bonus Shares of XYZ Ltd.
QUERY
Will he get benefit of market value of Equity shares as on 31/01/2018 in respect of Bonus Shares for future sale of such Bonus Shares as per the Budget 2018.
22 March 2018
yes. as such there is no distinction made under the new amendment for bonus shares. So they should also be eligible to valued at 31.01.2018 value for ascertaining the cost.