preference dividend rate

no person of ordinary prudence wud subscribe to such 1% pref shares..  

and thus it won't be fruitful to issue such pref shares.. as market wont react to it positively..

Dear Joseph,

As per my knowledge of sec 80 of companies act 1956, there is no minimum or maximum rate prescribed relating to preference dividend.

I would like you to be more specific on what do you mean by group companies? Does it mean subsidiary co?

If yes then it would create a doubt in the minds of authorities as the rate is not justifiable as per market rates.

A doubt regarding the company employing it's own funds can be raised?

Correct me if i am mistaken or got confused.

Regards

Rahul Gupta

You can do so in compliance with Sec.372A.

ROC may interpret it as diversion or mismanagement of funds.

You can justify it as strategic investments( if they are in your associate Companies, Distributors, Suppliers etc)

can a company issue preference share without fixing dividend on them

As per my knowledge, preference shares cannot be issued for zero coupon rates.