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What is Face Value (Par Value)? — Meaning, Definition & Example
Definition
Face value is the original value of a share as stated in the company's charter. Most Indian companies have a face value of ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, or ₹10 per share. Face value is different from market price and is used for dividend calculation, stock splits, and bonus issues.
💡 Real Example
If a company with ₹10 face value does a 1:1 stock split, the face value becomes ₹5, number of shares doubles, but your total investment value stays the same.
🇮🇳 Face Value (Par Value) in Hindi / हिंदी में
फेस वैल्यू — फेस वैल्यू कंपनी के चार्टर में बताई गई शेयर की मूल कीमत है। अधिकांश भारतीय कंपनियों की फेस वैल्यू ₹1, ₹2, ₹5 या ₹10 है।
Face Value (Hinglish) — Face value share ki original value hai jo company ke charter mein likhi hoti hai. Mostly ₹1, ₹2, ₹5 ya ₹10 hoti hai. Market price se alag hoti hai.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Face Value (Par Value) in simple words?
Face value is the original value of a share as stated in the company's charter. Most Indian companies have a face value of ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, or ₹10 per share. Face value is different from market price and is used for dividend calculation, stock splits, and bonus issues.
Can you give an example of Face Value (Par Value)?
If a company with ₹10 face value does a 1:1 stock split, the face value becomes ₹5, number of shares doubles, but your total investment value stays the same.
What is Face Value (Par Value) meaning in Hindi?
In Hindi, Face Value (Par Value) is called फेस वैल्यू. फेस वैल्यू कंपनी के चार्टर में बताई गई शेयर की मूल कीमत है। अधिकांश भारतीय कंपनियों की फेस वैल्यू ₹1, ₹2, ₹5 या ₹10 है।