In a move to encourage more investors to participate in reconstruction schemes, including Yes Bank and others approved by National Company Law Tribunal or are still pending with it, the government has exempted purchase of such shares at discounted prices from income tax.
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/i-t-relief-on-purchase-of-discounted-shares-of-troubled-companies/articleshow/76705931.cms
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/cbdt-offers-tax-relief-for-government-s-rescue-of-mismanaged-companies-11593536755897.html
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/tax-sop-to-be-boon-for-sbi-in-yes-bank-rejig/articleshow/76718593.cms
https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/govt-amends-income-tax-rules-no-tax-on-discounted-shares-of-stressed-firms/2009074/
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/relief-from-income-tax-for-investors-in-yes-bank-reconstruction-scheme-ilfs-resolution-plan/article31953233.ece