Provisions are recognized when there is a presentlegal or constructive obligation that can beestimated reliably, as a result of a past event,when it is probable that an outflow of resourcesembodying economic benefits will be required tosettle the obligation and a reliable estimate can bemade of the amount of the obligation. Provisionsare not recognized for future operating losses.
Any reimbursement that the Company can bevirtually certain to collect from a third party withrespect to the obligation is recognized as a separateasset. However, this asset may not exceed theamount of the related provisions.
Provisions are reviewed at each reporting date andadjusted to reflect the current best estimate. If itis no longer probable that an outflow of economicresources will be required to settle the obligation,the provisions are reversed. Where the effect of thetime of money is material, provisions are discountedusing a current pre-tax rate that reflects, whereappropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Whendiscounting is used, the increase in the provisionsdue to the passage of time is recognized as a financecost.
Provision for litigation related obligation representsliabilities that are expected to materialize in respectof matters in appeal
These amounts represent liabilities for goodssupplied to the Company prior to the end offinancial year which are unpaid. Trade payables arepresented as current liabilities unless payment is notdue within 12 months after the reporting period.They are recognized initially at their fair value andsubsequently measured at amortized cost using theeffective interest method.
The Company recognises a liability to make cashdistributions to equity holders when the distributionis authorized and the distribution is no longer at thediscretion of the Company. As per the corporatelaws in India, a distribution is authorised when itis approved by the shareholders. A correspondingamount is recognized directly in equity. Interimdividends are recorded as a liability on the date ofdeclaration by the Company's Board of Directors.The Company is required to pay/distribute dividendafter deducting applicable taxes. The remittance ofdividends outside India is governed by Indian law onforeign exchange and is also subject to withholdingtax at applicable rates.
Ordinary Shares are classified as Equity shareCapital. Incremental costs directly attributable tothe issue of new ordinary shares or share optionsand buy back are recognized as a deduction fromequity, net of tax effects, if any.
Revenue expenditure pertaining to research ischarged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.Development costs of products are also charged tothe Statement of Profit and Loss unless a product'stechnical feasibility has been established, in whichcase such expenditure is capitalized. Developmentexpenditure on an individual project are recognizedas an intangible asset when the Company candemonstrate:
• The technical feasibility of completing theintangible asset so that the asset will beavailable for use or sale
• Its intention to complete and its ability andintention to use or sell the asset
• How the asset will generate future economicbenefits
• The availability of resources to complete theasset
• The ability to measure reliability theexpenditure during development
The expenditure to be capitalized includes the costof materials and other costs directly attributableto preparing the asset for its intended use. Otherdevelopment expenditures are recognized in thestatement of profit and loss as and when incurred.As at 31st March, 2025, none of the developmentexpenditure amounts has met the aforesaidrecognition criteria.
The Company's contribution to providentfund and employee state insurance schemesis charged to the statement of profit andloss. The Company's contributions towardsProvident Fund are deposited with the RegionalProvident Fund Commissioner under a definedcontribution plan.
The Company has gratuity as defined benefitplan where the amount that an employee willreceive on retirement is defined by reference tothe employee's length of service and final salary.
The liability recognized in the balance sheetfor defined benefit plans as the present valueof the Defined Benefit Obligation (DBO) at thereporting date. Management estimates the DBOannually with the assistance of independentactuaries as per the requirements of IND AS 19"Employee Benefits". Actuarial gains and lossesresulting from re-measurement of the liabilityare included in other comprehensive income.
The Company has subscribed to a groupgratuity scheme of Life Insurance Corporationof India (LIC). Under the said policy, the eligibleemployees are entitled for gratuity upon theirresignation, retirement or in the event of deathin lump sum after deduction of necessary taxesupto a maximum limit as per the Gratuity Act,1972. Liabilities in respect of the Gratuity Planare determined by an actuarial valuation, basedupon which the Company makes contributionsto the Gratuity Fund
The employees of Company are entitled tocompensated absences the employees cancarry forward a portion of the un utilisedaccumulated compensated absences andutilize in future periods or encash the leavesat the time of retirement or terminationof employment. The Company recordsan obligation in the period in which theemployee render the services that increasesthis entitlement. The Company measures theexpected cost of compensated absences as theadditional amount that the Company expectsto pay as a result of the unused entitlementthat has accumulated at the end of thereporting period. The Company recognisesaccumulated compensated absences basedon actuarial valuation using the projectedunit credit method as on the reporting dateas per the requirements of IND AS "EmployeeBenefits". Non accumulating compensatedabsences are recognised in the period in whichthe absences occur. Actuarial gains and lossesarising from experience adjustments andchanges in actuarial assumptions are recordedin the statement of profit and loss in the year inwhich such gains or losses arise.
Short -term employee benefits comprise ofemployee costs such as salaries, bonus etc. isrecognized on the basis of the amount paid orpayable for the period during which servicesare rendered by the employees.
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing thenet profit or loss for the year attributable to equityshareholders (after deducting attributable taxes)by the weighted average number of equity sharesoutstanding during the year. The weighted averagenumber of equity shares outstanding during theyear is adjusted for events including a bonus issue.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings pershare, the net profit or loss for the year attributableto equity shareholders and the weighted averagenumber of shares outstanding during the year areadjusted for the effects of all dilutive potentialequity shares.
Where it is not probable that an outflow of economicresources will be required, or the amount cannot beestimated reliably, the asset or the obligation is notrecognised in the statement of balance sheet and isdisclosed as a contingent liability.
Possible outcomes on obligations, whose existencewill only be confirmed by the occurrence or non¬occurrence of one or more future events are alsodisclosed as contingent liabilities.
Contingent Assets are neither recognized nordisclosed. However, when realization of Income isvirtually certain, related asset is recognized.
Exceptional items are disclosed separately in thefinancial statements where it is necessary to do soto provide further understanding of the financialperformance of the Company. These are materialitems of income or expense that have to be shownseparately due to the significance of their nature oramount.
The Company measures Financial Instruments at fairvalue at each Balance Sheet Date.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sellan asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderlytransaction between market participants at themeasurement date. The fair value measurement isbased on the presumption that the transaction tosell the asset or transfer the liability takes placeeither in the principal market for such asset orliability, or in the absence of a principal market, inthe most advantageous market which is accessibleto the Company.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measuredusing the assumptions that market participantswould use when pricing the asset or liability,assuming that market participants act in theireconomic best interest.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial assettakes into account a market participant's ability togenerate economic benefits by using the asset inits highest and best use or by selling it to anothermarket participant that would use the asset in itshighest and best use.
The Company uses valuation techniques that areappropriate in the circumstances and for whichsufficient data are available to measure fair value,maximizing the use of relevant observable inputsand minimizing the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value ismeasured or disclosed in the standalone financialstatements are categorized within the fair valuehierarchy, described as follows, based on thelowest level input that is significant to the fair valuemeasurement as a whole:
Level 1 - Quoted (unadjusted market prices) inactive markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowestlevel input that is significant to the fair valuemeasurements is directly or indirectly observable.
Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowestlevel input that is significant to the fair valuemeasurement is unobservable
The key assumptions concerning the future andother key sources of estimation uncertainty at thereporting date, that have a significant risk of causinga material adjustment to the carrying amountsof assets and liabilities within the next financialyear, are described below. The Company based itsassumptions and estimates on parameters availablewhen the standalone financial statements wereprepared. Existing circumstances and assumptionsabout future developments, however, may changedue to market changes or circumstances arisingthat are beyond the control of the Company. Suchchanges are reflected in the assumptions when theyoccur.
The extent to which deferred tax assets can berecognized is based on an assessment of theprobability of the Company's future taxableincome against which the deferred tax assetscan be utilized. In addition, significant judgmentis required in assessing the impact of any legalor economic limits or uncertainties in varioustax jurisdictions.
The extent to which the Company can controlthe timing of reversal of deferred tax calculationon undistributed profits of its subsidiariesrequires judgment.
The evaluation of applicability of indicatorsof impairment of assets requires assessmentof several external and internal factors whichcould result in deterioration of recoverableamount of the assets.
At each balance sheet date, based on historicaldefault rates observed over expected life, themanagement assesses the expected credit losson outstanding receivables and advances.
Management reviews its estimate of the usefullives of depreciable/amortisable assets at eachreporting date, based on the expected utilityof the assets. Uncertainties in these estimatesrelate to technical and economic obsolescencethat may change the utility of certain software,customer relationships, IT equipment andother plant and equipment.
Management's estimate of the DBO is basedon a number of critical underlying assumptionssuch as standard rates of inflation, medical costtrends, mortality, discount rate and anticipationof future salary increases. Variation in theseassumptions may significantly impact theDBO amount and the annual defined benefitexpenses.
(vii) Fair Value Measurements:
Management applies valuation techniquesto determine the fair value of financialinstruments (where active market quotes arenot available) and non-financial assets. Thisinvolves developing estimates and assumptionsconsistent with how market participants wouldprice the instrument. Management uses thebest information available. Estimated fair valuesmay vary from the actual prices that would beachieved in an arm's length transaction at thereporting date.
(viii) Provisions:
At each balance sheet date the managementjudgment, changes in facts and legal aspects,the Company assesses the requirement ofprovisions against the outstanding warrantiesand guarantees. However, the actual futureoutcome may be different from this judgment.
3.28 Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") notifies newstandards or amendments to the existing standardsunder Companies (Indian Accounting Standards)Rules as issued from time to time. For the yearended 31st March, 2025 MCA has notified IndAS-117Insurance contracts and amendments to IndAS-116- Leases, relating to sale and leaseback transactions,applicable to the Company w.e.f 1st April, 2024. TheCompany has reviewed the new pronouncementsand its evaluation has determined that it does nothave any impact in Standalone financial Statements.
3.29 Rounding of Amounts:
All amounts disclosed in the financial statementsand notes have been rounded off to the nearestlakhs, as per the requirement of Schedule III of theCompanies Act, 2013 unless otherwise stated.
The Company does not face significant liquidity risk with regard to its lease liabilities as the current assets aresufficient to meet the obligations related to lease liabilities as and when they fall due.
Lease agreement of office premises initially entered for three years in 2019, extended for Four years andfurther extended for another two years with revised terms and conditions, it expires by 31st January, 2028.
5.1 Operating Lease Commitments - Company as Lessor: The Company has given part of its office for sublease andrental income is very meger and the same was included in other income.
a) No trade or other receivables are due from directors or other officers of the Company either severally or jointlywith any other person.
b) Trade receivables are non-interest bearing.
c) Of the trade receivables Rs. 4,124.21 Lakhs in aggregate (Previous Year Rs. 3,076.47 Lakhs) is due from theCompany's customers individually representing more than 5% of the total trade receivables.
d) The Company has used practical expedient for computing the expected credit loss allowance for doubtful tradereceivables based on a provision matrix. The provision matrix takes into account historical credit loss experiencein calculating expected credit loss.
Contributions are made to provident fund in India for employees at the rate of 12% of basic salary as perregulations. The contributions are made to registered provident fund administered by the government.The obligation of the company is limited to the amount contributed and it has no further contractual norany constructive obligation. The expense recognised during the year towards PF Contribution is Rs.240.96Lakhs (31st March, 2024 Rs. 224.48 Lakhs).
Contributions are made to State Insurance Scheme in India for employees at the rate of 3.25%. TheContributions are made to Employees State Insurance Corporation(ESI) to the respective State Governmentsof the Company's location. This Corporation is administered by the Government and the obligation ofthe company is limited to the amount contributed and it has no further contractual nor any constructiveobligation. The expense recognised during the period towards ESI Contribution is Rs.7.78 Lakhs (31st March,2024 - Rs. 8.67 Lakhs).
The Company has a defined benefit gratuity plan governed by Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. EveryEmployee who has completed five years or more of service is entilted to a gratuity on departure at 15days salary for each completed year of Service. The Scheme is funded through a policy with Life InsuranceCorporation of India (LIC).
The Company has a defined benefit Compensated Absence Plan governed by The Factories Act, 1948. EveryEmployee who has worked for a period of 240 days or more during a calendar year shall be allowed duringthe subsequent calendar year, leave with wages for a number of days calculated as per Act.
The following table summarise net benefit expenses recognised in the statement of profit and loss, thestatus of funding and the amount recognised in the Balance Sheet for both the plans:
(a) Assumptions regarding future mortality experience are set in accordance with the published statisticsby the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
(b) Plan assets does not comprise any of the Company's own financial instruments or any assets used bythe Company. The Company has the plan covered under a policy with the Life Insurance Corporationof India.
(c) The Significant acturial assumptions for the determination of the defined benefit obligation are thediscount rate, the salary growth rate and the average life expectancy. The calculation of the netdefined benefit liability is sensitive to these assumptions. However, the impact of these changes isnot ascertained to be material by the management.
The above sensitivity analysis is based on a change in an assumption while holding all other assumptionsconstant. In practice, this is unlikely to occur and changes in some of the assumptions may be correlated.When calculating the sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to significant acturial assumptions, thesame method (Projected Unit Credit Method) has been applied while calculating the defined benefitliability recognised within the Balance Sheet.
38.2.10 Other Information
(i) Expected rate of return basis
EROA is the discount rate as at previous valuation date as per the accounting standard
100% of the Plan Asset is entrusted to LIC of India under their Group Gratuity Scheme. Thereimbursement is subject to LIC's Surrender Policy
The discount rate has decreased from 6.97% to 6.77% and hence there is an increase in liabilityleading to actuarial loss due to change in discount rate.
Present value of the defined benefit obligation is calculated by using Projected Unit Credit Method(PUC Method). Under the PUC Method, a "projected accrued benefit" is calculated at the beginningof the year and again at the end of the year for each benefit that will accrue for all active members ofthe Plan. The "Projected accrued benefit" is based on the Plan's accrual formula and upon service asof the beginning or end of the year, but using a member's final compensation, projected to the age atwhich the employee is assumed to leave active service. The Plan Liability is the acturial present valueof the " Projected accrued benefits" as of the begining of the year for active members.
The average remaining service can be arithmatically arrived by deducting current age from normalretirement age whereas the expected average remaining service is arrived acturially by applyingmultiple decrements to the average remaining future service namely mortality and withdrawals. Thus,the expected average remaining service is always less than the average remaining future service."
The total of current and non-current liability must be equal with the total of PVO (Present ValueObligation) at the end of the period plus short term compensated liability if any. It has been classifiedin terms of " Schedule III" of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has purchased insurance policy to provide for payment of gratuity to the employees.Every year, the insurance company carries out a funding valuation based on the latest employee dataprovided by the Company. Any deficit in the assets arising as a result of such valuation is funded bythe Company. The company considers that the contribution rate set at the last valuation date aresufficient to eliminate the deficit over the agreed period and that regular contributions, which arebased on service costs will not increase significantly.
Though it is defined benefit plan, the company is exposed to a number of risks, the most significant ofwhich are detailed below:
The Company is exposed to Investment / Interest risk if the return on the invested fund falls below thediscount rate used to arrive at present value of the benefit.
The Company is not exposed to risk of the employees living longer as the benefit under the schemeceases on the employee separating from the employer for any reason.
The Company is exposed to higher liability if the future salaries rise more than assumption of salaryescalation.
Term Loans are Secured by First Charge on Property, Plant and Equipment and Second Charge on CurrentAssets
Long Term Working Capital Term Loans are secured by Second charge on Property, Plant and Equipmentand Current Assets
42 Fair Value Measurements
42.1 Fair Value Hierarchy
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in the statement of financial position are groupedinto three levels of a fair value hierarchy. The three levels are defined based on the observability of significantinputs to the measurement, as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active market for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined usingvaluation techniques which maximise the use of observables market data rely as little as possibleon entry specific estimates.
Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument isincluded in level 3.
Valuation technique used to determine fair value:
Specific Valuation techniques used to value financial instruments include:
- The use of quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments.
- The fair value of remaining financial instruments is determined using discounted cashflow analysis.Valuation Process:
The Finance and accounts department of the Company performs the valuation of financial assets and liabilitiesrequired for financial reporting purposes, and report to the Board of Directors. The main Level 3 inputs arederived using the discounted cash flow analysis, Market Approach, Net Assets Value Method as applicable.
Financial Risk Management Framework
The Company is exposed primarily to credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (fluctuations in foreign currencyexchange rates and interest rate), which may adversley impact the fair value of its financial instruments. TheCompany assess the unpredictability of the financial environment and seeks to mitigate potential adverseeffects on the financial performance of the Company.
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customercontract, leading to a financial loss. Credit risk encompasses of both, the direct risk of default and the risk ofdeterioration of creditwrothiness as well as concentration of risks. Credit risk is controlled by analysing creditlimits and creditworthiness of customers on a continuous basis to whom the credit has been granted afterobtaining necessary approvals for cerdit. Financial instruments that are subject to concentration of credit riskprincipally consist of trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, bank deposits and other financial assets.None of the financial instruments of the Company result in Material Concentration of credit risk, except forTrade Receivables.
(i) Financial Instruments and Cash Deposits
For banks and financial institutions, only high rated banks/ institutions are accepted. Other Financialassets (excluding Bank deposits) majorily constitute deposits given to State electricity department forsupply of power, which the company considers to have negligible credit exposure. Counterparty creditlimits are reviewed by the Management on an annual basis, and may be updated throughout the year.The limits are set to minimise the concentration of risks and therefore mitigate financial loss throughcounterparty's potential failure to make payments.
Liquidity risk refers to the risk that the Company cannot meet its financial obligations. The objective ofliquidity risk management is to maintain sufficient liquidity and ensure that funds are available for use asper requirements. The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilitiesand reserve borrowing facilities, by continously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows, and by matchingthe maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial isntrument will fluctuate because ofchanges in market price. Market price comprises three types of risk, currency rate risk, interest rate risk andother price risks such as equity risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include loans and advancesdeposits investments in debt securities mutual funds and other equity funds.
(i) Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuatebecause of change in market ineterest rates. In order to optimize the Company's position with regardsto interest income and interest expenses and to manage the interest rate risk, treasury performs acomprehensive corporate interest risk management by balancing the proportion of fixed rate andfloating rate financial instruments in its portfolio.
(ii) Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk:
Currency risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreignexchange rates. Currency risk arises when transactions are denominated in foreign currencies.
The Company has transactional currency exposures arising from services provided or availed that aredenominated in a currency other than the functional currency. The foreign currencies in which thesetransactions are denominated are mainly in US Dollars ($). The Company's trade receivable and tradepayable balances at the end of the reporting period have similar exposures.
The following table demonstrate the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in USD exchangerate, with all other variables held constant. The change in the fair value of monetary assets andliabilites including foreign currency derivatives may impact on the company's profit before tax.The Company's exposure to foreign currency changes for all other currencies is not material.
(iii) Other Price Risk:
Other price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of the Company's financial instrumentswill fluctuate because of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk orcurrency risk) whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual financial instrumentor its issuer or by factors affecting all similar financial instruments traded in the market.
For the purpose of the Company's Capital Management, capital includes issued equity capital, sharepremium and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders. The primary objective of theCompany's capital management is to maximise the shareholders value.
Customs Department has raised demand for an amount of Rs 81.60 lakhs in the year 2000 for non fulfillmentof export obligations by earstwhile Plant Organics Limited which was merged with SMS Phamaceuticalslimited, demerged company vide BIFR order dated 28-08-2008 and vested with the company vide NCLT,Hyderabad, demerger order dated 15-5-2017. Madras High Court has granted stay in 2011. Considering thefacts of the case and based on the legal advise, liability was not recognised in this regard.
# # IGST Exemption availed on Imports
The Company has received a Show Cause Notice from DRI, Kolkata for an amount of Rs.10.03 Crores IGSTpayable on imports saying that the company has violated the pre import condition while availing the IGSTexemption on imports made against advance authorisations. The company has filed writ petition withHonourable High Court of Telangana and the said High Count has granted stay. Considering the facts of thecase and based on the legal advise, liability was not recognised in this regard.
A Basis for segmentation
The operations of the Company are limited to one segment viz. Pharmaceutical products including ingredientsand intermediaries. The products being sold under this segment are of similar nature and comprises ofpharmaceutical products only. The Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) reviews the internalmanagement reports prepared based on aggregation of financial information of the Company on a periodicbasis, for the purpose of allocation of resources and evaluation of performance. Accordingly, managementhas identified pharmaceutical segment as the only operating segment for the Company.
i) The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pendingagainst the Group for holding any Benami property. There are no proceedings initiated or pending againstthe group as at 31st March 2025 under prohibition of Benami Property transaction Act, 1988 and rulesmade there under (as ammended in 2016).
ii) The Company does not have any transactions with companies struck off as per Section 248 of thecompanies Act, 2013 and Section 560 of the Companies Act, 1956.
iii) The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with ROC beyond thestatutory period.
iv) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financialyear.
v) The Company has not defaulted and has not been declared wilful defaulter by any bank or financialinstitution or government or any government authority.
vi) The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies), includingforeign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that the Intermediary shall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoeverby or on behalf of the Company (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
vii) The Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (FundingParty) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Company shall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoeverby or on behalf of the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
viii) The Company has not any such transactions which is not recorded in the books of account 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).
ix) Title deeds of all Immovable properties were held in the name of the company.
x) The Company has not entered into any scheme of arrangements which has an accounting impact oncurrent and previous financial year
xi) The Company has not granted any loans or advances in the nature of loans to promoters, directors, KMP'sand the related parties as defined under the Companies Act, 2013.
xii) The Company has Complied with the relavant provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999and the companies act for the above transactions and the transactions are not violative of the Preventionof Money Laundering Act 2002.
No significant subsequent events have been observed till 29th May, 2025 which may require any additionaldisclosure or an adjustment to the standalone financial statements.
53 Figures have been rounded off to the nearest rupees in Lakhs.
54 Previous year figures have been regrouped and reclassified wherever considered necessary to confirm to thisyear's classifications.
as per our report of even date for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of
for RAMBABU & CO SMS Lifesciences India Limited
Chartered Accountants
Ravikumar Kilarapu N V Managing Director Executive Director
Partner DIN: 00465198 DIN: 08772030
M No. 255088
Place : Hyderabad Company Secretary Chief Financial Officer
Date : 29-05-2025 M No. F13407 M.No.026567