8. Meera Enterprises is considering changing its capital structure by increasing its debt ratio from 30% to 50%. What is the likely impact on the…

CA Intermediate · Financial Management and Strategic Management · MTP · September 2026
8. Meera Enterprises is considering changing its capital structure by increasing its debt ratio from 30% to 50%. What is the likely impact on the company's cost of equity, assuming all other factors remain constant?
(A) (a) Cost of equity will be unaffected by debt ratio
(B) (b) Cost of equity will remain unchanged
(C) (c) Cost of equity will decrease
(D) (d) Cost of equity will increase

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Correct Answer: Option (D)

(d) Cost of equity will increase

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