what is the difference between debenture and preference share

Answer Posted / naresh

debentures are the debt security or it is long term loans to
the company and pay fixed interest for the debentures.
where as preference shares are is part of capital, and pay
devidend for them

interest on debentures are tax deductible where dividend on
preference capital is tax liable

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