X Ltd. has Rs.10,00,000 in 10% debentures. The equity capitalization rate is 12%. The company is expecting an annual earnings before interest and taxes of Rs.25,00,000.You are required to:(i) Calculate the value of the firm and overall cost of capital using NI approach.(ignore tax)(ii) Re-calculate the value of the firm and overall cost of capital if the company decides to: (a) Raise Rs.25,00,000 by issue of 10% debentures and use the proceeds to redeem some of the equity shares (b) Raise Rs.25,00,000 by issue of equity shares and use the proceeds to redeem some of the debentures.
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