Interest on loans for acquiring controlling shares is deductible u/s 36(1)(iii) for business expansion purposes.

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....Allowability of interest on borrowed funds - loan taken for acquisition of share - assessee acquired shares of DPSC Ltd which is in the similar business to control stake is a commencement of business - allowable as deduction u/s 36(1)(iii) as it is a commercial expediency with a view to expand business and acquiring, controlling interest in subsidiary companies....