Compulsorily convertible debentures retain debt character until conversion, while uniform no-interest receivable practices resist transfer-pricing adjustments.

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....Transfer-pricing treatment of compulsorily convertible debentures turns on their legal status until actual conversion or redemption. Ind AS presentation of a component as equity within a compound financial instrument does not by itself change outstanding debentures from debt; interest remains allowable where reclassification is solely for financial-reporting purposes, subject to verification of conversion or redemption. Notional interest on delayed associated-enterprise receivables should not be imputed where comparable non-associated customers receive the same no-interest treatment and the taxpayer applies that practice consistently. The relevant principle is commercial uniformity across comparable transactions.....