Provisions
The Company recognizes a provision when there isa present legal or constructive obligation as aresult of a past event that probably requires anoutflow of resources and a reliable estimate can bemade of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are measured at the present value ofmanagement's best estimate of the expenditurerequired to settle the present obligation at the endof the reporting period. The discount rate used todetermine the present value is a pre-tax rate thatreflects current market assessments of the timevalue of money and the risks specific to the liability.The increase in the provision due to the passage oftime is recognized as an interest expense.
Contingent Liability
A disclosure for a contingent liability is made whenthere is a possible obligation or a present obligationthat may but probably will not, require an outflowof resources. Where there is a possible obligation ora present obligation that the likelihood of outflow ofresources is remote, no provision or disclosure ismade.
(m) Revenue from Operations
i. Sale of Goods
The Company's revenue contracts represent asingle performance obligation to sell its products totrade customers. Sales are recorded at the timecontrol of the products is transferred to tradecustomers, in an amount that reflects theconsideration the Company expects to be entitledto in exchange for the products. Control is theability of trade customers to direct the use of andobtain the benefit from our products. In evaluatingthe timing of the transfer of control of products totrade customers, the Company considers transfer ofsignificant risks and rewards of products and theprobability of flowing of future economic benefitto the Entity as per the terms of the Contract whichusually coincide with the delivery of the goods.
Revenue is measured on the basis of contractedprice and reduced by variable consideration. Variableconsideration includes sales returns, trade discounts,volume based incentives, and cost of promotionalprograms, indirect taxes as may be applicable.
The Company provides volume based incentives tocertain customers once the quantity of productspurchased during the period exceeds a thresholdspecified in the contract. Incentives are offsetagainst amounts payable by the customer. Toestimate & recognize a liability for the incentives,the Company applies methods which best predictsthe amount of incentive and is primarily driven bythe number of volume thresholds contained in thecontract. The volume incentive is estimated atcontract inception and recognized when it is highlyprobable that significant revenue reversal will notoccur.
Company's contracts with trade customers do nothave significant financing components or non-cashconsideration and the Company does not have
unbilled revenue or significant amounts ofprepayments from customers.
The company pays sales commission to itsemployees for contract that they obtain for sales ofgoods and immediately expensed out salescommissions (included under employee benefits).
Contract Balances
Contract Liabilities
A contract liability is the obligation to transfergoods or services to a customer for which theCompany has received consideration (or an amountof consideration is due) from the customer. If acustomer pays consideration before the Companytransfers goods or services to the customer, acontract liability is recognized when the payment ismade or the payment is due (whichever is earlier).Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue whenthe Company performs its obligation to transfergoods or services under the contract.
ii. Service Income
Service Income is recognized on cost plus basis asper the terms of the contract with customers, asand when the service is performed.
iii. Interest Income
Interest income from debt instruments is recognizedusing the effective interest rate method. The effectiveinterest rate is the rate that exactly discountsestimated future cash receipts through the expectedlife of the financial asset to the gross carrying amountof a financial asset. When calculating the effectiveinterest rate, the Company estimates the expectedcash flows by considering all the contractual terms ofthe financial instrument but does not consider theexpected credit losses.
iv. Rental Income
Rental income from operating leases where theCompany is a lessor is recognized in income on astraight-line basis over the lease term unless thereceipts are structured to increase in line withexpected general inflation to compensate for theexpected inflationary cost increases. The respectiveleased assets are included in the balance sheetbased on their nature.
v. Government Grant
Government grants are recognized where there isreasonable assurance that the grant will be received,and all attached conditions will be complied with.When the grant relates to an expense item, it isrecognized as income on a systematic basis over theperiods that the related costs, for which it is intendedto compensate, are expensed. Ind AS 20 permits thegrant to be recognized in profit or loss. The Companyhas chosen to present grants related to an expenseitem as other operating income in the statement ofprofit and loss.
(n) Employee Benefits
i. Short Term Employee Benefits
Liabilities for salaries, wages and performanceincentives including non-monetary benefits that areexpected to be settled wholly within twelve monthsafter the end of the period in which the employeesrender the related service are recognized in respectof employees services up to the end of thereporting period and are measured at the amountsexpected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.The liabilities are presented as current employeebenefits obligations in the Balance Sheet.
ii. Long Term Employee Benefits
• Defined Contribution Plans
Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund andEmployee's State Insurance:
The Company has Defined Contribution Plansfor its employees such as Provident Fund,Superannuation Fund, Employee's State Insuranceetc. and contribution to these plans are chargedto the Statement of Profit and Loss as incurred,as the Company has no further obligationbeyond making the contributions.
• Defined Benefit Plans
Gratuity:
The Company provides for gratuity, a definedbenefit plan (the "Gratuity Plan") covering eligibleemployees in accordance with the Payment ofGratuity Act, 1972. The Gratuity Plan provides alump sum payment to vested employees atretirement, death, incapacitation or terminationof employment, of an amount based on therespective employee's salary and the tenure of
employment. The Company's liability isactuarially determined (using the Projected UnitCredit method) at the end of each year. Thebenefits are discounted using the market yieldsat the end of the reporting period that haveterms approximating to the terms of the relatedobligation. Remeasurement gains and lossesarising from experience adjustments andchanges in actuarial assumptions are recognizedin the period in which they occur directly in othercomprehensive income. They are included inretained earnings in the Statement of changes inEquity and in the Balance Sheet. Changes in thepresent value of the defined benefit obligationresulting from plan amendments or curtailmentsare recognized immediately in the Statementof profit and loss as past service cost.Remeasurements are not reclassified to Profit orLoss in subsequent periods.
The net interest cost is calculated by applyingthe discount rate to the net balance of thedefined benefit obligation and the fair value ofplan assets. This cost is included in employeebenefit expense in the Statement of Profit andLoss.
Provident Fund:
In respect of certain employees, Provident Fundcontributions are made to a Trust administeredby the Company. The interest rate payable bythe trust to the beneficiaries every year isnotified by the Government. The Company hasan obligation to make good the shortfall, if any,between the return from the investment of thetrust and interest as per the notified rate. TheCompany's liability is actuarially determined(using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at theend of the year. Measurement gains and lossesarising from experience adjustments andchanges in actuarial assumptions are recognizedin the period in which they occur directly inother comprehensive income. They are includedin retained earnings in the Statement of changesin Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Changes inthe present value of the defined benefitobligation resulting from plan amendments orcurtailments are recognized immediately in theStatement of profit and loss as past service cost.Remeasurements are not reclassified to Profit orLoss in subsequent periods.
Compensated Absences:
Accumulated compensated absences, which areexpected to be availed or encashed within 12months from the end of the year and are treatedas short term employee benefits. The obligationtowards the same is measured at the expectedcost of accumulating compensated absences asthe additional amount expected to be paid as aresult of the unused entitlement as at the yearend.
Accumulated compensated absences, whichare expected to be availed or encashed beyond12 months from the end of the year end aretreated as other long term employee benefits.The Company's liability is actuarially determined(using the Projected Unit Credit method) at theend of each year. Actuarial losses/gains arerecognized in the Statement of Profit and Lossin the year in which they arise.
Voluntary Retirement Scheme:
Expenditure on voluntary retirement scheme ischarged to the Statement of Profit and Loss inthe year in which incurred.
Share Based Payments
The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However,the parent Company, Colgate PalmoliveCompany, U.S.A. ("the grantor") maintains equityincentive plans that provide for the grant ofstock-based awards to its executive directors andcertain categories of officers and employees. The2009 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan and2013 Incentive Compensation Plan ("IncentivePlan") provides for the grant of non-qualified andincentive stock options, as well as restricted stockunits which are together referred to as employeestock options. Exercise prices in the case of non¬qualified and incentive stock options are not lessthan the fair value of the underlying commonstock of the grantor on the date of grant.
A stock option gives an employee, the right topurchase shares of Colgate Palmolive Companycommon stock at a fixed price for a specificperiod of time. Stock options generally have aterm of six years and vest over three years.
A restricted stock unit (RSU) provides anemployee with a share of Colgate PalmoliveCompany common stock upon vesting. Restrictedstock units vest in annual installments generallyover a period of three years. Dividends will accruewith each restricted stock unit award grantedsubsequent to grant date.
Employee Stock Options (ESOPs') issued by theparent entity are accounted for as equity-settledas the Company has no obligation to settle theshare-based payment transaction and also theshares are of parent Company.
Company recognizes the expense over thevesting period, which is the period over which allof the specified vesting conditions are to besatisfied, as determined on the grant date,based on the fair value of the options/RSUs. Atthe end of each period, the entity revises itsestimates of the number of options that areexpected to vest based on the non-marketvesting and service conditions. It recognizes theimpact of the revision to original estimates, ifany, in the Statement of Profit and Loss, with acorresponding adjustment to equity.
In case where there is a clear link between therecharge from the parent company and theexpense, Company accounts for the rechargeas capital distribution even if the amount ofrecharge is more than the expense recognizedover the vesting period (as the recharge isbased on the intrinsic value).
In case where the employee has not served theCompany during the vesting period and forwhich they get the debit note from parent, thecost is debited to management rechargeexpense.
Further, where the management recharge is notexpected from the parent entity as theemployee has been relocated to another groupcompany i.e. the employee is not expected torender future services to the Company at thetime of exercise of option, the Companytransfers the proportionate amount of shareoptions outstanding account related to suchemployees to Retained Earnings, after takinginto consideration the probability of employeesre-locating back to the Company.
(o) Income Tax
Tax expense for the period, comprising current taxand deferred tax, are included in the determinationof the net profit or loss for the period. Current tax ismeasured at the amount expected to be paid tothe tax authorities in accordance with prevailingincome tax law. Management periodically evaluatespositions taken in the tax returns with respect tosituations in which applicable tax regulations aresubject to interpretation and establishes provisionswhere appropriate.
The Company evaluates whether it has any uncertaintax positions which requires adjustments to provisionfor current tax. The Company has ongoing disputeswith Income Tax Authorities on various matters. Inrespect of certain allowance/deductions, it isprobable that such positions will not be accepted byTax authorities and hence the same has beenconsidered and adequately provided for whilecalculating current tax provision of the respectiveyears. In respect of certain allowances/ deductionstaken by the Company, it is probable that suchdisputes will be accepted by Tax authorities andhence the same have been considered and disclosedas a part of Contingent Liability.
• Current Tax
Current tax assets and current tax liabilities areoffset when there is a legally enforceable right toset off the recognized amounts and there is anintention to settle the asset and the liability on anet basis.
• Deferred Tax
Deferred tax is recognized for all the deductibletemporary differences by using the liabilitymethod, only to the extent that there is areasonable certainty that sufficient future taxableincome will be available against which suchdeferred tax assets can be realized. Deferred taxassets and liabilities are measured using the taxrates and tax laws that have been enacted orsubstantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date.At each Balance Sheet date, the Companyreassesses unrecognized deferred tax assets, ifany.
Deferred tax relating to items recognized outside
profit or loss is recognized either in othercomprehensive income or in equity. Deferredtax items are recognized in correlation to theunderlying transaction either in OCI or directlyin equity. Unrecognized deferred tax assets arere-assessed at each reporting date and arerecognized to the extent that it has becomeprobable that future taxable profits will allowthe deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities areoffset when there is a legally enforceable right toset off assets against liabilities representingcurrent tax and where the deferred tax assets anddeferred tax liabilities relate to taxes on incomelevied by the same governing taxation laws.
(p) Segment Reporting
Operating segments are reported in a mannerconsistent with the internal reporting provided tothe Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"). TheCODM, who is responsible for allocating resourcesand assessing performance of the operatingsegments, has been identified as the ManagingDirector and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.The Company has identified 'Personal Care(including Oral Care)' as its only primary reportablesegment, which primarily includes products such asSoaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations.
(q) Cash Flow Statement
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method,whereby profit before tax is adjusted for the effects oftransactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals oraccruals of past or future cash receipts or payments.
(r) Offsetting Financial Instruments
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the netamount reported in the balance sheet when there isa legally enforceable right to offset the recognizedamounts and there is an intention to settle on a netbasis, or realize the asset and settle the liabilitysimultaneously.
(s) Contributed Equity
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incrementalcosts directly attributable to the issue of new sharesor options are shown in equity as a deduction, netof tax.
(t) Earnings Per Share
i. Basic Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing:
• the profit attributable to owners of the Company
• By the weighted average number of equity sharesoutstanding during the Financial Year.
ii. Diluted Earnings Per Share
Diluted earnings per share adjust the figures used inthe determination of basic earnings per share totake into account:
• the after income tax effect of interest and otherfinancing costs associated with dilutive potentialequity shares, and
• The weighted average number of additionalequity shares that would have been outstandingassuming the conversion of all dilutive potentialequity shares.
The preparation of financial statements requires theuse of accounting estimates which, by definition, willseldom equal the actual results. This note provides anoverview of the areas that involved a higher degreeof judgment or complexity, and of items which aremore likely to be materially adjusted due to estimatesand assumptions turning out to be different thanthose originally assessed. Detailed information abouteach of these estimates and judgments is included inrelevant notes.
The areas involving critical estimates or judgmentsare:
- Estimation of defined benefit obligation (ReferNote 1B(n) and Note 28)
- Estimation of Useful life of Property, plant andequipment and intangibles (Refer Note 1B(c) andNote 3)
- Estimation of taxes (Refer Note 1B(o), Note 19 and31)
- Estimation of impairment of trade receivables(Refer Note 1B(i) and Note 8)
- Estimation of provision and contingent liabilities(Refer Note 1B(l)(iv), Note 24 and 32)
- Estimation of Share based payments toemployees (Refer Note 1B(n) and Note 38)
- Estimation of variable consideration in respect ofrevenue recognition (Refer Note 1B(m) and Note25)
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated.They are based on historical experience and otherfactors, including expectations of future events thatmay have a financial impact on the Company and thatare believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
There are no standards that are notified and not yeteffective as on the date.
(i) Buildings include : (a) Research Centre at Powai, Mumbai, (b) Factory Building at Baddi, (c) Factory Buildings at Goa, (d) Factory Buildings at Sanand and (e)Factory Building at Sricity.
(ii) Refer to Note 34 for disclosures of capital commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.
(iii) Buildings include investment property with net carrying value of H 164 Lakhs (March 31, 2024 : H 176 Lakhs) and fair value of H 3,544 Lakhs (March 31, 2024:H 3,434 Lakhs). Fair value is determined based on an annual evaluation performed by an accredited external independent valuer using the sales comparisonmethod of valuation under market approach in which due weightages have been given to factors such as right to sell/transfer the property, demand andprospective buyers for such type of commercial offices etc. The significant unobservable inputs considered includes total of Weighted reconciliation isH 22,500/- per square feet (March 31, 2024: H 21,800/-). The rental income and depreciation expense for the year ended March 31, 2025 are H 266 Lakhs(March 31, 2024 : H 259 Lakhs) and H 13 lakhs (March 31, 2024 : H 13 Lakhs) respectively. (Refer Note 16).
The effective interest rate for lease liabilities is 7.40% p.a. to 8.40% p.a., with maturity between 2025-2033.
The Company had total cash outflows for leases of H 1,750 lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2025 and H 1,899 lakhs forthe year ended March 2024.
The maturity analysis of lease liabilities are disclosed in Note 40.
As a Lessor
The Company has given office premise space under non-cancellable operating lease for a period of 1 year ended May 31,2024. The rental income from the asset given on lease of H 266 Lakhs (March 31, 2024 : H 259 Lakhs) has been disclosedas "Lease Rentals" under Other Income in Note 26 to the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Description of significant operating lease arrangements in respect of premises:
- The Company has taken refundable interest free security deposit under the lease agreements.
- Agreement contain provision for renewal at the option of either party.
- Agreement provide for restriction on sub lease.
Performance Obligation
The Company’s revenue contracts represent a single performance obligation to sell its products to trade customers. Salesare recorded at contracted price at the time control of the products is transferred to trade customers, in an amount thatreflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products. Control is the ability oftrade customers to direct the use of and obtain the benefit from our products. In evaluating the timing of the transfer ofcontrol of products to trade customers, the Company considers transfer of significant risks and rewards of products andthe probability of flowing of future economic benefit to the entity as per the terms of the Contract which usually co-incidewith the delivery of the goods. The performance obligation for service Income is satisfied as and when the service isperformed.
The payment terms include advance payment and credit given to certain customers.
The nature of goods includes personal care (including oral care) and Research and Development service income.
Variable Consideration
Variable consideration includes sales returns, trade discounts, volume based incentives, and cost of promotional programs,indirect taxes as may be applicable.
B) Balance Sheet Amounts
i) Balance sheet amounts- Gratuity
The Company provides for gratuity for employees as per the Company policy. Employees who are in continuousservice for a period of 5 years are eligible for gratuity. The amount of Gratuity is payable on retirement/termination of the employee's based on last drawn basic salary per month multiplied for the number ofyears of service. The Company has established ‘Colgate-Palmolive India Gratuity Fund for Workmen’ and‘Colgate-Palmolive India Gratuity Fund for Non-Workmen’ to which the Company makes contribution.
ii) Balance Sheet Amounts- Provident Fund
The Company has established ‘Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited Provident Fund’ in respect of certainemployees to which both the employee and the employer make contribution. Such contribution to theprovident fund for all employees, are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. In case of any liabilityarising due to shortfall between the return from its investments and the guaranteed specified interest rate,the same is provided for by the Company. The actuary has provided an actuarial valuation and the interestshortfall liability if any has been provided in the books of accounts after considering the assets available withthe Company's Provident Fund Trust. The guaranteed rate of return (p.a) is 8.25% ( March 31, 2024 - 8.25%).
D) Projected Plan Cash flow:
The expected contribution payable to the Gratuity plan for the next year is H 1,530 Lakhs. The expectedcontribution payable to the Provident Fund plan for the next year is H 1,533 lakhs.
The weighted average duration to the payment of these cash flows for Gratuity is 10.89 years (March 31,2024: 10.88 years). The weighted average duration to the payment is for Provident Fund plan is 12.37 years(March 31, 2024 : 12.42 years)
refunds based on these ITAT orders for such years, along with interest on the income tax refund amounting to H 6,478 lakhs,which has been recognized as income in the current year. Further, the income tax department has preferred appeal withthe high court for certain years which are yet to be admitted in the High Court.
As at March 31, 2025, the Company has outstanding demand from Bombay Port Trust (BPT) for H 13,914 Lakhs due toincreased rentals on the three leased properties (Leased Plots), applied retrospectively from October 1, 2012 till November30, 2024. The Company filed a writ petition against BPT to request acceptance of the surrender of Leased Plots. BPTaccepted the surrender for two of the plots, however did not accept the surrender of one plot which has been brought tothe attention of the Hon'ble High Court. The surrender of the third plot and demand notices issued in respect of the LeasedPlots until year ended March 31, 2025 are currently part of ongoing litigation before the Hon'ble Mumbai High Court.
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief OperatingDecision Maker ("CODM") of the Company. The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessingperformance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of theCompany. The Company operates only in one Business Segment i.e. ‘Personal Care (including Oral Care)' which primarilyincludes products such as Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations and the activities incidental thereto within India, hencedoes not have any reportable Segments as per Ind AS 108 "Operating Segments". The performance of the Company ismainly driven by sales made locally and hence, no separate geographical segment is identified.
Terms and conditions:
Transactions relating to dividends and bonus shares were on the same terms and conditions that apply to othershareholders.
Goods and Services procured or provided from/ to related parties are generally priced at arm’s length. Otherreimbursement of expenses to/ from related parties is on Cost basis.
All other transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates.
All outstanding balances are unsecured and are repayable/ receivable in cash.
(a) Employee Option Plan
The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However, the parent company,Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A. ("the grantor") maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards to its executive directors and certain categories of officers and employees. The Parent's Incentive Planprovides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units. Exercise prices inthe case of non-qualified and incentive stock options are not less than the fair value of the underlying common stockon the date of grant.
A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock at afixed price for a specific period of time. Stock options generally have a term of six years from the date of grant andvest over a period of three years.
A restricted stock unit provides an employee with a share of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock upon vesting.Restricted stock units vest generally over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue with each restricted stock unitaward granted subsequent to the grant date.
Fair Value of options granted
The fair value at the grant date of options granted during the year ended March 31, 2025 was H 1,896 per option(March 31, 2024 : H 1,225 per option). The fair value at grant date is determined using the Black-Scholes Model whichtakes into account the exercise price, expected volatility, option's life, the share price at grant date, expected pricevolatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option.
Fair Value of options granted (contd.)
The risk free interest rates are determined based on the zero-coupon sovereign bond yields with maturity equal to theexpected term of the option. The expected volatility was determined based on the volatility of the equity share for theperiod of one year prior to issue of the option. Volatility calculation is based on historical stock prices using standarddeviation of daily change in stock price. The historical period is taken into account to match the expected life of theoption. Dividend yield has been calculated taking into account expected rate of dividend on equity share price as ongrant date.
The Company uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instrument:Level 1 : Quoted prices for identical instruments in active market.
Level 2 : Directly or indirectly observable market inputs, other than Level 1 inputs; andLevel 3 : Inputs which are not based on observable market data.
(ii) Assets and Liabilities that are disclosed at Amortised Cost for which Fair values are disclosed are classified as Level 3
Current financial asset and current financial liabilities have fair values that approximate to their carrying amounts dueto their short-term nature. Non current financial assets and non current financial liabilities have fair values thatapproximate to their carrying amounts as it is based on the net present value of the anticipated future cash flows.
Inherent to the nature of the Company's business are a variety of financial risks, namely liquidity risk, market risk and creditrisk. Developing policies and processes to assess, monitor, manage and address these risks is the responsibility of theCompany's Management. The Risk Management Committee oversees this risk management framework in the Companyand intervenes as necessary to ensure there exists an appropriate level of safeguards against the key risks. Updates oncompliance, exceptions and mitigating action are placed before the Audit Committee periodically. Risk management
policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes like major changes in ERP systems or go to market model,changes in organization structure, events denoting material change in the risk environment, etc.
The Company's Management works closely with its Treasury department and Internal Audit department to ensure there areappropriate policies and procedures governing the operations of the Company with a view to providing assurance thatthere is visibility into financial risks and that the business is being run in conformity with the stated risk objectives. Periodicreviews with concerned stakeholders provides an insight into risks to the business associated with currency movements,credit risks, commodity price fluctuations, etc. and necessary deliberations are undertaken to ensure there is an appropriateresponse to the developments.
A MANAGEMENT OF LIQUIDITY RISK
The Company follows a conservative policy of ensuring sufficient liquidity at all times through a strategy of profitablegrowth, efficient working capital management as well as prudent capital expenditure and dividend policies. TheCompany has a overdraft facility with banks to support any temporary funding requirements. The Company is cognizantof reputational risks that are associated with the liquidity risk and the risk is factored into the overall business strategy.
The Company's treasury department regularly monitors the rolling forecasts to ensure it has sufficient cash on an on¬going basis to meet operational needs. Any short term surplus cash generated by the operating entities, over and abovethe amount required for working capital management and other operational requirements, is retained as cash and cashequivalents (to the extent required) and any excess is invested in interest bearing term deposits and debt investmentswith appropriate maturities to optimise the cash returns on investments while ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet itsliabilities.
C MANAGEMENT OF CREDIT RISK
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or other counter-party fails to meet its contractualobligations.
Trade Receivables
Trade receivables are subject to credit limits, controls and approval processes. A majority of customers pay prior toshipment, thereby reducing exposure to trade receivables significantly. Due to a large customer base, the Company isnot exposed to material concentration of credit risk. Basis the historical experience supported by the level of default,the credit risk in case of trade receivable is low and so trade receivables are considered to be a single class of financialassets. (Refer Accounting Policy 1 B (i) on trade receivables.)
The gross carrying amount of trade receivables is H 23,474 Lakhs as at March 31, 2025 and H 17,335 Lakhs as atMarch 31, 2024.
Other Financial Assets
The Company maintains exposure in cash and cash equivalents, term deposits with banks and investments in debtinstruments. The Company concentrates its major investment activities with a limited number of counter-parties whichhave secure credit ratings, to reduce this risk. Individual risk limits are set for each counter-party based on financialposition, credit rating and past experience. Credit limits and concentration of exposures are actively monitored by theCompany's Treasury department.
The Company's objective in managing its capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to optimisereturns to our shareholders. The Company considers the following components of its Balance Sheet to be managed capital:
1) Share Capital, 2) Securities Premium and 3) Other Reserves comprising of General Reserve and Retained Earnings.
The Company's capital structure is based on the Managements assessment of the balances of key elements to ensurestrategic decisions and day to day activities. The capital structure of the Company is managed with a view of the overallmacro economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.
The Company’s policy is to maintain a strong capital structure with a focus to mitigate all existing and potential risks to theCompany, maintain shareholder, vendor and market confidence and sustain continuous growth and development of theCompany.
The Company's focus is on keeping a strong total equity base to ensure independence, security, as well as high financialflexibility without impacting the risk profile of the Company.
In order, to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company will take appropriate steps as may be necessary. TheCompany does not have any debt or financial covenants.
(i) No proceedings have been initiated or are pending against the Company for holding any Benami property under theBenami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 and rules made thereunder.
(ii) The company does not have any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has beensurrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as,search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act,1961).
(iii) The Company has not been declared as wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or any other lender.
(iv) The Company has not traded, nor invested in any Crypto currency or virtual currency during the period ended March31, 2025.
(v) During the period, the Company has not advanced or given any loan or invested funds to any other persons or entities,including foreign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that Intermediary shall:
(a) Directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalfof the Company (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) Provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(vi) During the period, the Company has not received any fund from any persons or entities, including foreign entities(Funding Party) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that Company shall:
(a) Directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalfof the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) Provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(vii) The Company has maintained daily back of up of books of accounts on servers physically located in India.
(viii) The Company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of account which has a feature of recordingaudit trail (edit log) facility and the same has operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded inthe software. Further no instance of audit trail feature being tampered with was noted in respect of the software.Further, the Company has preserved audit trail for prior years to the extent it was enabled.
Note 46: Subsequent to year end, the Company has declared a Second Interim dividend of H 27/- per share aggregatingto H 73,436 Lakhs on May 21, 2025 for FY 2024-25 which will be paid on and from June 16, 2025.
Note 47: Exceptional Item in the previous year ended March 31, 2024 includes severance and related expenses ofH 1,950 Lakhs with respect to certain organisation structure changes.
Signature to Notes 1 to 47 are an integral part of these financial statements
As per our report of even date. For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
For S R B C & CO LLP M. S. Jacob Prabha Narasimhan
Chartered Accountants Whole-time Director & Managing Director &
Firm Registration No. 324982E/E300003 Chief Financial Officer Chief Executive Officer
(DIN : 07645510) (DIN : 08822860)
per Pritesh Maheshwari Surender Sharma
Partner Whole-time Director - Legal
Membership Number - 118746 & Company Secretary
(F-8913)
(DIN : 02731373)
Place : Mumbai Place : Mumbai
Date : May 21, 2025 Date : May 21, 2025