AE segmental benchmarking and CCD interest deductions survive disclosure reclassification where arm's-length margins and debt status are established.

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....AE segmental benchmarking under TNMM requires consideration of segmental results included in the transfer-pricing study and certified information furnished before completion of the transfer-pricing assessment. Neither the Act nor the Rules requires audited segmental accounts; where the AE-segment margin falls within the arm's-length range of selected comparables, rejection on conjectural grounds is unwarranted and the related adjustment is deleted. Ind AS presentation of part of compulsorily convertible debentures as equity does not change their underlying debt character before actual conversion or redemption. Interest remains deductible in principle, subject to verification that no conversion or redemption occurred during the relevant year.....