ITAT ruled that adding premium on shares to holding company not taxable under sec 56(2)(viib). Fair valuation upheld.

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....The ITAT held that u/s 56(2)(viib), addition on premium amount in excess of FMV for issuing Optional Convertible Preference Shares to holding company is unsustainable. The NAV method for valuation is valid only for equity shares, not OCPS. FMV based on equity shares for conversion is justified. Allotting shares to 100% holding company benefits existing shareholders, defeating the purpose of deeming provision u/s 56(2)(viib). CIT(A)'s decision is upheld as it aligns with law and facts. Revenue's appeal is dismissed.....