The solution to Question number 48 of the Accounting for Share Capital chapter of TS Grewal Book 2025-26 Edition


Santoor Ltd. purchased a running business from Sanchar Ltd for ₹ 15,00,000 payable 10% by cheque and the balance by the issue of fully paid Equity Shares of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 20%. The assets and liabilities consisted of the following:

Particulars Book Value (₹) Agreed Value (₹)
Building 5,00,000 6,50,000
Plant and Machinery 3,00,000 2,50,000
Stock 6,00,000 5,00,000
Trade Receivables 2,80,000 2,50,000
Trade Payables 1,80,000 2,00,000

Pass the necessary Journal entries in the books of Sandesh Ltd.
[Ans.: Goodwill – ₹ 50,000; No. of Shares to be issued – 11,250.

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