The solution to Question number 46 of the Accounting for Share Capital chapter of TS Grewal Book 2025-26 Edition


Bhushan Lamps Ltd issued 30,000 Fully Paid up shares of ₹ 100 each for purchase of the following assets and liabilities from Sharma & Co.:

Plant ₹ 7,00,000
Land and Building ₹ 12,00,000
Stock-in-Trade ₹ 9,00,000
Sundry Creditors ₹ 2,00,000

You are required to pass necessary Journal entries.
[Ans.: Goodwill – ₹ 4,00,000.]

Solution:-