A debenture is an instrument used by a lender, such as a bank, when providing capital to companies and individuals. It enables the lender to secure loan repayments against the borrower’s assets – even ...

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The Companies Act, 1956 defines debentures under Section 2(12) as including debenture stock bonds and any other securities of a company, whether constituting a charge on the assets of the company or ...