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Under Ind AS 109 'Financial Instruments', an investment in equity shares not held for trading can be irrevocably designated at initial recognition to be measured at:

Options

AFair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVTOCI) without subsequent reclassification to P&L.
BAmortized Cost using effective interest rate method.
CFair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVTOCI) with recycling to P&L on derecognition.
DCost less impairment.
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Correct Answer

✅ Option A — Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVTOCI) without subsequent reclassification to P&L.

All Options:

  • AFair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVTOCI) without subsequent reclassification to P&L. ✓
  • BAmortized Cost using effective interest rate method.
  • CFair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVTOCI) with recycling to P&L on derecognition.
  • DCost less impairment.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Correct Answer: Option **A** Explanation: Under Ind AS 109 Paragraph 5.7.5, an entity may make an irrevocable election at initial recognition for particular investments in equity instruments that would otherwise be measured at FVTPL to present subsequent changes in fair value in OCI. Amounts recognized in OCI are NOT subsequently transferred to profit or loss (no recycling), though cumulative gain or loss may be transferred within equity (e.g. to Retained Earnings).

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