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Assertion (A): Securities Premium cannot be utilized for writing off loss on sale of a fixed asset. 
Reason (R): Securities Premium can be applied only for the purposes mentioned in the Companies Act, 2013. 
Choose the correct option from the following:

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Always refer to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, when determining the allowable uses of the Securities Premium Account.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
  • Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Under the Companies Act, 2013, Securities Premium is restricted to specific applications: issuing bonus shares, expensing preliminary costs, or covering the premium on redeeming preference shares or debentures. A loss on the sale of a fixed asset cannot be offset using Securities Premium.
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