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Ind AS 33: Earnings Per Share

Ind AS 33 - Earnings Per Share accounting. Basic EPS, diluted EPS, and calculation methodology.

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8 April 2026·Updated 8 April 20262 min read12.5K views

Ind AS 33: Earnings Per Share#

Scope#

Applies to entities whose shares are:

  • Listed on stock exchange
  • In the process of listing

Types of EPS#

Basic EPS

Basic EPS = (Profit attributable to equity shareholders) / (Weighted average number of equity shares)

Diluted EPS

Diluted EPS = (Profit attributable to equity shareholders) / (Weighted average number of equity shares + dilutive potential equity shares)

Profit Attribution#

For Basic EPS

  • Profit for the period
  • Less: Non-controlling interest
  • Less: Dividend on preference shares (if any)
  • = Profit attributable to equity shareholders

For Diluted EPS

  • Adjust profit for:
    • After-tax effect of dilutive potential equity shares
    • Dividends on dilutive potential equity shares

Weighted Average Number of Shares#

For new shares:

  • From date of consideration receivable
  • For bonus shares: from beginning of reporting period
  • For share split: adjusted retrospectively

Dilutive Potential Equity Shares#

  • Stock options and warrants
  • Convertible preference shares
  • Convertible debentures
  • Employee share purchase plans

Anti-dilutive Items#

  • Excluded from diluted EPS calculation
  • When conversion would increase EPS or reduce loss per share

Disclosure Requirements#

  • Basic and diluted EPS
  • Profit used in calculation
  • Weighted average number of shares
  • Instruments that could dilute EPS in future
  • Restatements of prior period EPS

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