A provision is recognised when the Company hasa present obligation (legal or constructive) as aresult of past event, it is probable that an outflowof resources embodying economic benefits will berequired to settle the obligation and a reliableestimate can be made of the amount of theobligation. When the Company expects some orall of a provision to be reimbursed, for example,under an insurance contract, the reimbursementis recognised as a separate asset, but only whenthe reimbursement is virtually certain. The expenserelating to a provision is presented in theStatement of Profit and Loss net of anyreimbursement.
If the effect of the time value of money is material,provisions are discounted using a current pre-taxrate that reflects, when appropriate, the risksspecific to the liability. When discounting is used,the increase in the provision due to the passageof time is recognised as a finance cost.
The Company provides warranties for general
repairs of defects that existed at the time of sale.The estimated liability for product warranties isrecorded when products are sold. These estimatesare established using historical information on thenature, frequency and average cost of warrantyclaims, Management estimates for possible futureincidence based on corrective actions on productfailures. The timing of outflows will vary as andwhen warranty claims arise being typically up toten years.
A contingent liability is a possible obligation thatarises from past events whose existence will beconfirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence ofone or more uncertain future events beyond thecontrol of the Company or a present obligation thatis not recognized because it is not probable thatan outflow of resources will be required to settlethe obligation. A contingent liability also arises inextremely rare cases, where there is a liability thatcannot be recognized because it cannot bemeasured reliably. The Company does notrecognize a contingent liability but discloses itsexistence in the financial statements unless theprobability of outflow of resources is remote.
Provisions, contingent liabilities, contingent assetsand commitments are reviewed at each balancesheet date.
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non -monetary benefits that are expected to be settledwholly within twelve months after the end of theperiod in which the employees render the relatedservice are recognized in respect of employeeservice upto the end of the reporting period andare measured at the amount expected to be paidwhen the liabilities are settled. The liabilities arepresented as current employee benefit obligationsin the balance sheet.
Retirement benefit in the form of Provident Fundis a defined contribution scheme. The Company
has no obligation, other than the contributionpayable to the provident fund. The Companyrecognises contribution payable to the providentscheme as an expenditure, when an employeerenders the related service. If the contributionpayable to the scheme for service received beforethe Balance Sheet date exceeds the contributionalready paid, the deficit payable to the scheme isrecognised as a liability after deducting thecontribution already paid. If the contributionalready paid exceeds the contribution due forservices received before the balance sheet date,then excess is recognised as an asset to the extentthat the pre-payment will lead to, for example, areduction in future payment or a cash refund.
Retirement benefit in the form of SuperannuationFund is a defined contribution scheme. TheCompany has no obligation, other than thecontribution payable to the superannuation fund.The Company recognises contribution payable tothe relevant scheme as expenditure, when anemployee renders the related service. TheCompany has arrangement with InsuranceCompany to administer its superannuationscheme.
Gratuity liability is defined benefit obligation andis provided for on the basis of an actuarialvaluation on projected unit credit (PUC) methodmade at the end of each financial year. TheCompany has created an approved Gratuity Fund,which has taken a group gratuity cum insurancepolicy with an Insurance company to cover thegratuity liability of the employees and premium oncontribution paid to such insurance company ischarged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Remeasurements, comprising of actuarial gainsand losses, the effect of the asset ceiling, excludingamounts included in net interest on the net definedbenefit liability and the return on plan assets(excluding amounts included in net interest on thenet defined benefit liability), are recognisedimmediately in the Balance Sheet with acorresponding debit or credit to retained earnings
through OCI in the period in which they occur.Remeasurements are not reclassified to Statementof Profit and Loss in subsequent periods.
Past service costs are recognised in Statement ofProfit and Loss on the earlier of:
• The date of the plan amendment orcurtailment, and
• The date that the Company recognises relatedrestructuring costs.
Net interest is calculated by applying the discountrate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. TheCompany recognises the following changes in thenet defined benefit obligation as an expense in theStatement of Profit and Loss:
• Service costs comprising current service costs,past-service costs, gains and losses oncurtailments and non-routine settlements;and
• Net interest expense or income.
i. The Company provides for liability in respectof other long term benefit schemes offeredto the employees of the FaridabadRefrigeration Operations and PuducherryWashers Operations on the basis of year endactuarial valuation. This is an unfundeddefined benefit scheme.
ii. The Company provides for liability in respectof long term service award scheme for itsemployees at the Faridabad and PuneRefrigeration Operations and PuducherryWashers Operations on the basis of year endactuarial valuation. This is an unfundeddefined benefit scheme.
The cost of providing benefits under the welfareschemes is determined using the projected unitcredit method and such costs are recognised inStatement of Profit and Loss.
Compensated absences:
Compensated absences for white collar employeesare expected to occur within twelve months afterthe end of the period in which the employee
renders the related services, are recognised asundiscounted liability at the Balance Sheet date.
For blue collar employees, the Company accountsaccumulated leave to be carried forward beyondtwelve months as long term employee benefit formeasurement purposes, such long termcompensated absences are provided for based onactuarial valuation which is done as per projectedunit credit method at year end. The Companypresents the leave as current liability in the BalanceSheet to the extent it does not have anunconditional right to defer its settlement beyondtwelve months from the reporting date.
Employees (including senior executives) of theCompany receive remuneration from the UltimateHolding Company in the form of share-basedpayments, whereby employees render services asconsideration for equity instruments (equity-settled transactions).
The Company does not provide any share-basedcompensation to its employees. However, theUltimate Holding Company, Whirlpool Corporation,USA has provided various share-based paymentschemes to employees.
The cost of equity-settled transactions isdetermined by the fair value based on the marketprice of the common stock of Ultimate HoldingCompany at the date when the grant is made.
That cost is recognised as employee benefitsexpense in the Statement of Profit and Losstogether with a corresponding increase in otherequity as 'Share based payments reserve (Deemedcapital contribution)' in lines with requirement asper Ind AS 102 (Share based payments), over theperiod in which the performance and/ or serviceconditions are fulfilled. The cumulative expenserecognised for equity-settled transactions at eachreporting date until the vesting date reflects theextent to which the vesting period has expired andthe Company's best estimate of the number ofequity instruments that will ultimately vest. TheStatement of Profit and Loss expense or credit for
a period represents the movement in cumulativeexpense recognised as at the beginning and endof that period and is recognised in employeebenefits expense.
Service and non-market performance conditionsare not taken into account when determining thegrant date fair value of awards, but the likelihoodof the conditions being met is assessed as part ofthe Company's best estimate of the number ofequity instruments that will ultimately vest. Marketperformance conditions are reflected within thegrant date fair value. Any other conditions attachedto an award, but without an associated servicerequirement, are considered to be non-vestingconditions. Non-vesting conditions are reflected inthe fair value of an award and lead to an immediateexpensing of an award unless there are also serviceand/ or performance conditions.
No expense is recognised for awards that do notultimately vest because non-market performanceand/ or service conditions have not been met.Where awards include a market or non-vestingcondition, the transactions are treated as vestedirrespective of whether the market or non-vestingcondition is satisfied, provided that all otherperformance and/ or service conditions aresatisfied.
When the terms of an equity-settled award aremodified, the minimum expense recognised is theexpense had the terms had not been modified, ifthe original terms of the award are met. Anadditional expense is recognised for anymodification that increases the total fair value ofthe share-based payment transaction, or isotherwise beneficial to the employee as measuredat the date of modification. Where an award iscancelled by the entity or by the counterparty, anyremaining element of the fair value of the awardis expensed immediately through Statement ofProfit and Loss.
The Ultimate Holding Company gives performancebased cash incentives to certain employeesincluding Key Management Personnel on account
of their contribution towards Company's growth.As the amount is paid to employees after a periodof 3 years, therefore the cost of cash incentive isrecognised on an accrual basis based on the bestpossible estimate by the Management. Such costis recognised as a part of employee benefitsexpense in the Statement of Profit and Loss with acorresponding increase in other equity as 'CashIncentive reserve (Deemed capital contribution)'.
A financial instrument is any contract that gives riseto a financial asset of one entity and a financialliability or equity instrument of another entity.
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial assets are classified, at initial recognition,as subsequently measured at amortised cost, fairvalue through other comprehensive income (OCI),and fair value through profit or loss.
The classification of financial assets at initialrecognition depends on the financial asset'scontractual cash flow characteristics and theCompany's business model for managing them.With the exception of trade receivables that do notcontain a significant financing component or forwhich the Company has applied the practicalexpedient, the Company initially measures afinancial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of afinancial asset not at fair value through profit orloss, transaction costs. Trade receivables that donot contain a significant financing component orfor which the Company has applied the practicalexpedient are measured at the transaction pricedetermined under Ind AS 115. Refer to theaccounting policies in section (e) Revenue fromcontracts with customers.
In order for a financial asset to be classified andmeasured at amortised cost or fair value throughOCI, it needs to give rise to cash flows that are'Solely Payments of Principal and Interest (SPPI)'on the principal amount outstanding. Thisassessment is referred to as the SPPI test and isperformed at an instrument level. Financial assetswith cash flows that are not SPPI are classified andmeasured at fair value through profit or loss,irrespective of the business model.
The Company's business model for managingfinancial assets refers to how it manages itsfinancial assets in order to generate cash flows.The business model determines whether cashflows will result from collecting contractual cashflows, selling the financial assets, or both. Financialassets classified and measured at amortised costare held within a business model with the objectiveto hold financial assets in order to collectcontractual cash flows while financial assetsclassified and measured at fair value through OCIare held within a business model with the objectiveof both holding to collect contractual cash flowsand selling.
Purchases or sales of financial assets that requiredelivery of assets within a time frame establishedby regulation or convention in the marketplace(regular way trades) are recognised on the tradedate, i.e., the date that the Company commits topurchase or sell the asset.
For purposes of subsequent measurement,financial assets are classified in three categories:
• Financial Assets at amortised cost
• Financial Assets at Fair Value through profitand loss (FVTPL)
• Financial Assets at fair value through othercomprehensive income (FVTOCI)
A financial asset is measured at the amortised costif both the following conditions are met:
a) The asset is held within a business modelwhose objective is to hold assets for collectingcontractual cash flows, and
b) Contractual terms of the asset give rise onspecified dates to cash flows that are SolelyPayments of Principal and Interest (SPPI) onthe principal amount outstanding.
This category is the most relevant to the Company.
After initial measurement, such financial assets aresubsequently measured at amortised cost usingthe effective interest rate (EIR) method. Amortisedcost is calculated by taking into account anydiscount or premium on acquisition and fees orcosts that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIRamortisation is included in other income in theStatement of Profit and Loss. The losses arisingfrom impairment are recognised in the Statementof Profit and Loss. This category generally appliesto trade receivables, security deposits and otherreceivables. For more information on receivables,refer note 5 & 8.
A financial asset is classified as at the FVTOCI if bothof the following criteria are met:
a) The objective of the business model isachieved both by collecting contractual cashflows and selling the financial assets, and
b) The asset's contractual cash flows representSolely Payments of Principal and Interest.
Financial assets included within the FVTOCIcategory are measured initially as well as at eachreporting date at fair value. Fair value movementsare recognized in the other comprehensive income(OCI). However, the Company recognizes interestincome, impairment losses & reversals and foreignexchange gain or loss in the Profit and loss. Onderecognition of the asset, cumulative gain or losspreviously recognised in OCI is reclassified fromthe equity to Profit and loss. Interest earned whilstholding FVTOCI financial asset is reported asinterest income using the EIR method.
The Company does not have financial assets whichare classified at the FVTOCI.
FVTPL is a residual category for financial assets.Any financial asset, which does not meet thecriteria for categorization as at amortized cost oras FVTOCI, is classified as at FVTPL.
In addition, the Company may elect to designate afinancial asset, which otherwise meets amortisedcost or FVTOCI criteria, as at FVTPL. However, such
election is allowed only if doing so reduces oreliminates a measurement or recognitioninconsistency (referred to as 'accountingmismatch'). The Company has designated, forwardexchange contracts taken by the Company tomitigate the foreign exchange risk, as at FVTPL.
Financial assets included within the FVTPL categoryare measured at fair value with all changesrecognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of afinancial asset or part of a group of similar financialassets) is primarily derecognised (i.e. removedfrom the Company's Balance Sheet) when:
• The rights to receive cash flows from the assethave expired, or
• The Company has transferred its rights toreceive cash flows from the asset or hasassumed an obligation to pay the receivedcash flows in full without material delay to athird party under a 'pass-through'arrangement; and either (a) the Company hastransferred substantially all the risks andrewards of the asset, or (b) the Company hasneither transferred nor retained substantiallyall the risks and rewards of the asset, but hastransferred control of the asset.
When the Company has transferred its rights toreceive cash flows from an asset or has enteredinto a pass-through arrangement, it evaluates ifand to what extent it has retained the risks andrewards of ownership. When it has neithertransferred nor retained substantially all of therisks and rewards of the asset, nor transferredcontrol of the asset, the Company continues torecognise the transferred asset to the extent of theCompany's continuing involvement. In that case,the Company also recognises an associatedliability. The transferred asset and the associatedliability are measured on a basis that reflects therights and obligations that the Company hasretained.
The Company considers a financial asset in defaultwhen contractual payments are 180 days past due.
However, in certain cases, the Company may alsoconsider a financial asset to be in default wheninternal or external information indicates that theCompany is unlikely to receive the outstandingcontractual amounts in full before taking intoaccount any credit enhancements held by theCompany. A financial asset is written off whenthere is no reasonable expectation of recoveringthe contractual cash flows.
The Company recognises an allowance forexpected credit losses (ECLs) for all financialinstruments not held at fair value through profitor loss. ECLs are based on the difference betweenthe contractual cash flows due in accordance withthe contract and all the cash flows that theCompany expects to receive, discounted at anapproximation of the original effective interestrate. The expected cash flows will include cashflows from the sale of collateral held or other creditenhancements that are integral to the contractualterms.
ECLs are recognised in two stages. For creditexposures for which there has not been asignificant increase in credit risk since initialrecognition, ECLs are provided for credit losses thatresult from default events that are possible withinthe next 12-months (a 12-month ECL). For thosecredit exposures for which there has been asignificant increase in credit risk since initialrecognition, a loss allowance is required for creditlosses expected over the remaining life of theexposure, irrespective of the timing of the default(a lifetime ECL).
For trade receivables and contract assets, theCompany applies a simplified approach incalculating ECLs. Therefore, the Company does nottrack changes in credit risk, but instead recognisesa loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at eachreporting date. The Company has established aprovision matrix that is based on its historical creditloss experience, adjusted for forward-lookingfactors specific to the debtors and the economicenvironment.
Financial liabilities are classified, at initialrecognition, as financial liabilities at fair valuethrough Statement of Profit and Loss, trade &other financial liabilities, as appropriate.
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fairvalue and, in the case of payables, net of directlyattributable transaction costs.
The Company's financial liabilities include tradeand other financial liabilities and derivativefinancial instruments.
The measurement of financial liabilities dependson their classification, as described below:
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit orloss
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit orloss include financial liabilities held for trading andfinancial liabilities designated upon initialrecognition as at fair value through profit or loss.Financial liabilities are classified as held for tradingif they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasingin the near term. This category also includesderivative financial instruments entered into by theCompany that are not designated as hedginginstruments in hedge relationships as defined byInd AS 109. Separated embedded derivatives, ifany, are also classified as held for trading unlessthey are designated as effective hedginginstruments.
Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading arerecognised in the profit or loss.
Financial liabilities designated upon initialrecognition at fair value through profit or loss aredesignated as such at the initial date of recognition,and only if the criteria in Ind AS 109 are satisfied.For liabilities designated as FVTPL, fair value gains/losses attributable to changes in own credit riskare recognised in OCI. These gains/ loss are notsubsequently transferred to Statement of Profitand Loss. However, the Company may transfer the
cumulative gain or loss within equity. All otherchanges in fair value of such liability are recognisedin the Statement of Profit and Loss. The Companyhas not designated any financial liability as at fairvalue through profit and loss.
A financial liability is derecognised when theobligation under the liability is discharged orcancelled or expires. When an existing financialliability is replaced by another from the samelender on substantially different terms, or theterms of an existing liability are substantiallymodified, such an exchange or modification istreated as the derecognition of the original liabilityand the recognition of a new liability. The differencein the respective carrying amounts is recognisedin the Statement of Profit and Loss.
The Company determines classification of financialassets and liabilities on initial recognition. After
initial recognition, no reclassification is made forfinancial assets which are equity instruments andfinancial liabilities. For financial assets which aredebt instruments, a reclassification is made only ifthere is a change in the business model formanaging those assets. Changes to the businessmodel are expected to be infrequent. TheCompany's Senior Management determineschange in the business model as a result ofexternal or internal changes which are significantto the Company's operations. Such changes areevident to external parties. A change in thebusiness model occurs when the Company eitherbegins or ceases to perform an activity that issignificant to its operations. If the Companyreclassifies financial assets, it applies thereclassification prospectively from thereclassification date which is the first day of theimmediately next reporting period following thechange in business model. The Company does notrestate any previously recognised gains, losses(including impairment gains or losses) or interest.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offsetand the net amount is reported in the BalanceSheet if there is a currently enforceable legal rightto offset the recognised amounts and there is anintention to settle on a net basis, to realise theassets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
The Company uses derivative financialinstruments, such as forward currency contracts,to hedge its foreign currency risks. Such derivativefinancial instruments are initially recognised at fairvalue on the date on which a derivative contract isentered into and are subsequently re-measured atfair value. Derivatives are carried as financial assetswhen the fair value is positive and as financialliabilities when the fair value is negative.
Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fairvalue of derivatives are taken directly to profit orloss.
Cash and cash equivalents in the Balance Sheetcomprise cash at bank and in hand and short-termdeposits with an original maturity of three monthsor less, which are subject to an insignificant risk ofchanges in value.
For the purpose of the Standalone statement ofcash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist ofcash and short-term deposits, as defined above,net of outstanding cash credit as they areconsidered an integral part of the Company's cashmanagement.
The Company recognises a liability to make cashdistributions to equity holders of the Companywhen the distribution is authorised and thedistribution is no longer at the discretion of theCompany. As per the corporate laws in India, adistribution is authorised when it is approved bythe shareholders. A corresponding amount isrecognised directly in equity.
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividingthe net profit or loss attributable to equity holderof the Company by the weighted average numberof equity shares outstanding during the period.The weighted average number of equity sharesoutstanding during the period is adjusted forevents such as bonus issue, bonus element in arights issue, that have changed the number ofequity shares outstanding, without acorresponding change in resources.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings pershare, the net profit or loss for the periodattributable to equity shareholders of theCompany and the weighted average number ofshares outstanding during the period are adjustedfor the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
The Company has only one class of equity shares having par value of INR 10 per share. Each holder of equityshares is entitled to one vote per share. The dividend, if declared, are paid in Indian rupees. The dividend, ifany, proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting.
In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive remainingassets of the Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts. The distribution will be in proportion tothe number of equity shares held by the shareholders.
a) Does not include any amount due and outstanding, to be credited to the Investor Education and ProtectionFund under section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013.
b) Terms and conditions of the above financial liabilities:
* Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled as per agreed credit terms.
Trade payables from related parties are INR 2,633 lacs (31 March 2024: INR 2,383 lacs), for terms andconditions with related parties, refer to note 36.
- The range of interest rate for lease liabilities is 4.47% to 9.04%, (31 March 2024: 4.47% to 9.04%),with maturity between 2024-2033 (31 March 2024: 2023-2033).
- Other financial liabilities are non-interest bearing and have an average term varying from 0 to 180days.
- For explanations on the Company's credit risk management processes, refer note 42.
- The maturity analysis of financial liabilities are disclosed in note 42 Liquidity Risk.
In FY 2023-24, there was a fire at one of the warehouse of the Company situated at Alipur, Delhi on March 25,2024 resulting in destruction/ damage of inventories and Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) with value ofINR 1,890 Lacs and INR 1 Lac respectively. The loss aggregating to INR 1,891 Lacs has been accounted for inthe books and disclosed as "Exceptional item" in the standalone Statement of Profit and Loss. The processrelating to filing of claim with the insurance company is under process along with the process of filing thesurveyor report in respect of claim for inventories and PPE. The Company has adequate insurance coveragefor the aforesaid loss and based on its assessment of the loss and the terms and conditions of the insurancepolicies, the claim is fully admissible.
Consequently, during the current financial year, the Company partly received an insurance claim amountingto INR 700 Lakhs against the fire loss (31 March 2024: INR 1,891 Lacs) that occurred at its Alipur, Delhi. Theamount has been duly accounted for in the books of accounts and disclosed under "Exceptional Items" in thefinancial statements. Follow-up procedures for the recovery of the remaining claim amount are ongoing.
The preparation of the standalone financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimatesand assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and theaccompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptionsand estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assetsor liabilities affected in future years.
In the process of applying the Company's accounting policies, management has made the following judgements,which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the standalone financial statements.
The Company determines the lease term as the non-cancellable term of the lease, together with any periodscovered by an option to extend the lease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised, or any periods covered byan option to terminate the lease, if it is reasonably certain not to be exercised.
The Company has several lease contracts that include extension and termination options. The Company appliesjudgement in evaluating whether it is reasonably certain whether or not to exercise the option to renew orterminate the lease. That is, it considers all relevant factors that create an economic incentive for it to exerciseeither the renewal or termination. After the commencement date, the Company reassesses the lease term ifthere is a significant event or change in circumstances that is within its control and affects its ability to exerciseor not to exercise the option to renew or to terminate.
The Company applied the following judgements that significantly affect the determination of the amount andtiming of revenue of contract with customers:
Certain contracts for the sale of products include a right to return and volume rebates that give rise to variableconsideration. In estimating the variable consideration, Company is required to use either the expected valuemethod or the most likely amount method based on which method better predicts the amount of considerationto which it will be entitled.
The Company determined that the expected value method is the most appropriate method in estimating thevariable consideration for the sale of products with rights to return and volume rebates, given the large numberof customer contracts that have similar characteristics. In estimating the variable consideration for the sale ofproduct with volume rebates, the Company determined that using a combination of the most likely amountmethod and expected value method is appropriate. The selected method that better predicts the amount ofvariable consideration was primarily driven by the number of volume thresholds contained in the contract.The most likely amount method is used for those contracts with a single volume threshold, while the expectedvalue method is used for contracts with more than one volume threshold.
Before including any amount of variable consideration in the transaction price, the Company considers whetherthe amount of variable consideration is constrained. The Company determined that the estimates of variableconsideration are not constrained based on its historical experience, business forecast and the currenteconomic condition. In addition, the uncertainty on the variable consideration will be resolved within a shorttime frame.
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reportingdate, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets andliabilities within the next financial year, are described below. The Company based its assumptions and estimateson parameters available when the financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptionsabout future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising that arebeyond the control of the Company. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.
The Company measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by Ultimate Holding Companyusing a Black Scholes Options Pricing model to determine the fair value of the liability incurred. Estimating fairvalue for share-based payment transactions requires determination of the most appropriate valuation model,which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determination ofthe most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life of the share option, volatilityand dividend yield and making assumptions about them. The assumptions and models used for estimatingfair value for share-based payment transactions are disclosed in note 34.
The cost of the defined benefit gratuity plan and other post-employment medical benefits and the presentvalue of the gratuity obligation are determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involvesmaking various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include thedetermination of the discount rate, future salary increases and mortality rates. Due to the complexities involvedin the valuation and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in theseassumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.
The parameter most subject to change is the discount rate. In determining the appropriate discount rate forplans operated in India, the management considers the interest rates of government bonds where remainingmaturity of such bond correspond to expected term of defined benefit obligation.
The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortality tables. Those mortality tables tend to change onlyat interval in response to demographic changes. Future salary increases and gratuity increases are based onexpected future inflation rates. Further details about gratuity obligations are given in note 33.
When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the Balance Sheet cannot bemeasured based on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniquesincluding the DCF model. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, butwhere this is not feasible, a degree of judgement is required in establishing fair values. Judgements includeconsiderations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions about thesefactors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments. See note 41 and 42 for further disclosures.
The Company estimates variable considerations to be included in the transaction price for the sale of productswith rights of return and volume rebates.
The Company developed a statistical model for forecasting sales returns. The model used the historical returndata of each product to come up with expected return percentages. These percentages are applied to determinethe expected value of the variable consideration. Any significant changes in experience as compared to historicalreturn pattern will impact the expected return percentages estimated by the Company.
The Company expected volume rebates are analysed on a per customer basis for contracts that are subject toa single volume threshold. Determining whether a customer will be likely entitled to rebate will depend on thecustomer's historical rebates entitlement and accumulated purchases to date.
The Company applied a statistical model for estimating expected volume rebates for contracts with morethan one volume threshold. The model uses the historical purchasing patterns and rebates entitlement ofcustomers to determine the expected rebate percentages and the expected value of the variable consideration.Any significant changes in experience as compared to historical purchasing patterns and rebate entitlementsof customers will impact the expected rebate percentages estimated by the Company.
The Company updates its assessment of expected returns and volume rebates quarterly and the refundliabilities are adjusted accordingly. Estimates of expected returns and volume rebates are sensitive to changesin circumstances and the Company's past experience regarding returns and rebate entitlements may not berepresentative of customers' actual returns and rebate entitlements in the future.
The provisions for product warranties, on account of goods sold, recorded in the Balance Sheet on the basisof actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actualdevelopments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate and failure rates. Due to thecomplexities involved in the valuation and its long-term nature, a provision for product warranty is highlysensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.
The parameter most subject to change is the discount rate. In determining the appropriate discount rate, themanagement considers the interest rates of government bonds in currencies consistent with the currenciesof the product warranty provision.
The failure rate is based on actual number of calls received by the Company from customers on account ofcomplaints.
Further details about provisions for product warranties are given in note 16.
Uncertainties exist with respect to the interpretation of complex tax regulations, changes in tax laws, and theamount and timing of future taxable income. Given the nature of business differences arising between theactual results and the assumptions made, or future changes to such assumptions, could necessitate futureadjustments to tax income and expense already recorded. The Company establishes provisions, based onreasonable estimates. The amount of such provisions is based on various factors, such as experience ofprevious tax audits and different interpretations of tax regulations by the taxable entity and the responsibletax authority. Such differences of interpretation may arise on a wide variety of issues depending on theconditions prevailing in the jurisdiction of the Company.
As the Company's lease agreements normally do not provide an implicit interest rate, we apply the Company'sincremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining thepresent value of future lease payments. Relevant information used in determining the Company's incrementalborrowing rate includes the duration of the lease, location of the lease, and the Company's credit risk relativeto risk-free market rates.
Gratuity (being administered by a Trust) is computed as 15 days salary, for every completed year of service orpart thereof in excess of 6 months and is payable on retirement/termination/resignation. The benefit vestson the employee completing 5 years of service. The Gratuity plan for the Company is a defined benefit schemewhere annual contributions as demanded by the insurer are deposited, to a Gratuity Trust Fund establishedto provide gratuity benefits. The Trust has taken an Insurance policy, whereby these contributions aretransferred to the insurer. The Company makes provision of such gratuity asset/ liability in the books ofaccount on the basis of actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary.
The Company also provide certain additional retirement benefits to the employees of the FaridabadRefrigeration Operations where INR 35,000 and Puducherry Washer Operations where INR 30,000 is paid toemployee on retirement. This retirement benefit is an unfunded defined benefit scheme. The Company makesprovision of such liability on the basis of actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary.
The following tables summarise the components of net benefit expense recognised in the Statement of Profitor Loss and the net funded status and amounts recognised in the Balance Sheet for the respective plans:
The average duration of the defined benefit plan obligation at the end of the reporting period is 12.62 years(31 March 2024: 13.25 years).
The Company does not provide any share-based compensation to its employees. However, the Ultimate HoldingCompany, Whirlpool Corporation, USA has provided various share-based payment schemes to employees.
I. Employee Stock Options
A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Whirlpool Corporation at a fixedprice for a specific period of time. The grant price (or strike price) is fixed based on the closing priceof Whirlpool Corporation common stock on the date of grant. Stock options vest in three equalannual instalments and expire in ten years from the date they are granted.
a. Performance - These are the units of stock granted to employee at nil exercise price. It convertsone for one shares of Whirlpool Corporation at the end of the vesting period of three years.
b. Time based- These are the units of stock granted to employee at nil exercise price. It convertsone for one shares of Whirlpool Corporation at the end of the vesting period in the followingmanner: -
i) One third of the option vests after one year, another one third vests after two years andfinal one third will vests after three years.
ii) Vesting for one half option after two years and rest after four years.
iii) Vesting for one half option after one year and rest after three years.
There were cancellations in employee stock options and restricted stock units (RSU) and performance stockunits (PSU). Refer below movement for details.
The following table illustrates the number and weighted average share prices (WASP), and movements duringthe year:
The fair value of RSUs and PSUs is calculated at the grant date by multiplying the number of sharesgranted by the discounted fair value of Whirlpool Corporation's stock price. This discounted value isdetermined based on risk-free rate. The fair value of the grant is then expensed over the vesting period.
Operating lease commitments - Company as lessor
The Company has entered into operating lease for a specific area of its building located at Faridabad.The lease is renewable with mutual consent of both the parties. The income recognised in the Statementof Profit and Loss under the head "Other Income" is INR 129 lacs (31 March 2024: INR 127 lacs).
b. Commitments
Capital work contracted but still under execution (net of advances) is estimated at INR 1,136 lacs (31March 2024: INR 649 lacs).
a. (i) For AY 2004-05 to 2005-06, the pending Transfer Pricing (TP) litigation of INR 1,708 lacs (31March 2024: INR 1,040 lacs) on account of TP adjustment made in the TP assessment for allegedshort fall in profit on account of differences in the arm's length price and prices charged /received by the Company from associated enterprises along with the disallowance of otherexpenses of INR 928 lacs (31 March 2024: Nil) are pending for adjudication / re-computationbefore the ITAT and DRP respectively. The year wise facts and updates are as follows:-
AY 2004-05 - The company in the earlier years received a revised final assessment order fromthe TPO / AO giving effect to the ITAT order directing re-computation of TP adjustments on theappeal of the Revenue against the CIT-A order deleting the TP adjustments of INR 7,968 lacs asper the original TP / assessment order. The TPO while giving effect to the ITAT order sustainedan addition of INR 633 lacs (31 March 2024 INR: 633 lacs) attributing the same to the allegedgeneral functions performed by WOIL on behalf of its AE's. The DRP, on the objection of thecompany, directed the TPO/ AO to pass a speaking order but the TPO/ AO continued with theTP adjustment of INR 633 lacs (31 March 2024: INR 633 lacs) against which, the company is inappeal for second time before the ITAT.
AY 2005-06 - The Company in the earlier years received a favorable order from the ITAT wherein the ITAT deleted TP adjustments of INR 9,327 lacs (31 March 2024: INR 9,327 lacs) by upholdingthe CIT(A) order restricting the TP adjustment to the international transaction only. For balanceadjustments of INR 407 lacs, ITAT had set aside the issue to the AO / TPO for re-computation ofthe TP adjustments. During the course of set aside proceedings, the TPO vide his order dt. 27Jan 2025 has re-computed the arms length margin and enhanced the adjustment to INR 1075lacs (31 March 2024: INR 407 Lacs) and the AO has considered the same and passed its draftorder dated 24 March 2025. The company filed an objection against the draft assessmentorder before the DRP which is pending for disposal.
As at March 31, 2024, for Assessment Years 2008-09 to 2022-23, the Income tax departmenthas made transfer pricing adjustments in respect of Advertisement, Marketing & SalesPromotion ('AMP') expenses incurred by the Company. The appeal of the company and therevenue against the ITAT order for AY 2008-09 was decided by the Hon'ble High Court in favourof the company. Aggrieved by the order of the Hon'ble High Court favouring the company,Revenue filed Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. Thecumulative pending litigation at different forums on account of AMP issues for AY 2008-09 toAY 2020-21 as on 31 March 2025: INR 131,184 lacs (31 March 2024: INR 151,527 lacs) and on
account of trading segments issues for AY 2020-21 as on is 31 March 2025: INR 5,032 lacs (31March 2024: INR 5,032 lacs).
During the current year, the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India vide its order dated Nov 20, 2024[SLP No. 29270/2016], has dismissed the Revenue's SLP against the Delhi High Court's judgmentin respect of the said expenditure and decided in favour of the Company for the A.Y. 2008-09and deleted the disallowance of INR 20,343 Lacs. Accordingly, the Income tax departmenthave not made adjustments in the fresh assessments related to A.Y. 2022-23. Basis the abovefavourable order, the matter has now attained finality in the case of the Company andaccordingly the pending cases (at various appellate forums) on the similar issue in thesubsequent years will accordingly be dealt with in due course.
Considering the said judgement of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, the managementbelieves that no tax liability will devolve upon the Company in respect of the AMP adjustmentsmade for the remaining assessment years and contingent liability aggregating to INR 131,184Lacs is now assessed as remote and not disclosed in current year financial statements.
AY 2020-21 - The company during the year received final assessment order where in the TPO/AO in its order made Transfer Pricing adjustment on account of AMP expenses and TPadjustment of INR 5,032 lacs (31 March 2024: INR NIL) in the Trading Segments. The companyfiled an appeal before the ITAT against the said assessment order which is pending for disposal.
AY 2022-23 - The company during the year received draft assessment order wherein the TPO/AO in its order made Transfer Pricing adjustment of INR 470.91 lacs (31 March 2024: INR NIL).The company filed an objection against the draft assessment order before the DRP which ispending for disposal.
b. In the Income-tax assessments for preceding assessment years, AY 1994-95 to AY 2020-21 theAssessing Officer (AO) had made disallowances / additions of various expenses and claims of thecompany for which the appeal(s) of the company and also the revenue are pending at various forums.
For AY 1994-95 to 2020-21, the pending Non-TP litigation of INR 10,715 lacs (31 March 2024: INR10,568 lacs) on account of Non-Transfer Pricing (TP) adjustment (majorly on account of R&D expenses,bad debts, provision for package tour / travel expenses and other disallowances). During the currentyear, following is the update.
AY 2020-21 - During the year the company received a final assessment order from the AO disallowingvarious claims of the assesses on non-transfer pricing issues (disallowance of gratuity paid u/s 43Band Education Cess) for INR 2,164 lacs (31 March 2024: INR 2,113 lacs). The company has filed anappeal before the ITAT which is pending for disposal. In the meanwhile, upon Company's request,the AO has rectified the apparent mistakes in the order and the amount of disallowances is revisedto Rs. 2 lacs.
AY 2022-23 - The company during the year received draft assessment order where in the AO in itsorder made disallowances of INR 1,479 lacs (31 March 2024: INR NIL). The company filed an objectionagainst the draft assessment order before the DRP which is pending for disposal.
AY 2005-06 - During the course of set aside proceedings as mentioned above, the AO vide his orderdated 24 March 2025 sustained the addition of INR 928 lacs on account of claim of depreciationand disregarded the rectification orders passed in the earlier years on the same issue, since theclaim of depreciation was still not verified by the AO and no order was being passed for the currentyear as directed by the CIT(A) in the first round of proceedings. The company filed an objectionagainst the draft assessment order before the DRP which is pending for disposal.
All of the above-mentioned matters are pending with various judicial/appellate authorities includingDispute Resolution Panel, CIT(Appeals), Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, High Court. For some of thematters, judicial / appellate authorities have decided the cases in favor of the Company. However,these are being contested again by the Revenue.
The Company based on its assessment of ongoing litigations, believes that it has merit in thesecases and it is only possible, but not probable that these cases may be decided against the Company.Hence, these have been disclosed as contingent liability and no provision is required to be consideredin the standalone financial statements.
responsibility targets as per Schedule III and Schedule IV of the said Rules. Basis management'sinternal assessment of E-waste rules, Management believes that the Company has an obligation tocomplete the Extended Producer Responsibility targets, only if it is a participant in the market duringa financial year. The obligation for a financial year is measured based on sales made in the precedingyears. Basis management assessment and in accordance with Appendix B of Ind AS 37, 'Provisions,Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets', the Company will have an e-waste obligation for futureyears, only if it participates in the market in those years.
Also, as per the direction given by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Company was requiredto channelise 54,930 MT of e-waste and the Company has channelised e-waste through recyclers asdefined under the provision of the E-waste rules till date. As per CPCB circular dated September 09,2024, the minimum charges for recycling waste have increased and accordingly management hasrecorded an expense amounting to INR 8,057 Lacs (31 March 2024: INR 4,377 Lacs). The contractedrate with the vendor has been recorded as liability and balance between notified rate and contractedrate has been presented as provision amounting to INR 4,002 Lacs as disclosed in note 16 of thefinancial statements. The industry body has represented the Government for reconsideration ofthe rates and some players in the industry have also challenged the constitutional validity of thesecircular. These provision amount will be settled once more clarity emerges and subsequentconclusion with the vendor.
All the above mentioned transactions with the related parties are made on terms equivalent to those thatprevail in arm's length transactions. Outstanding balances at the year-end are unsecured and interest freeand settlement occurs in cash.
There have been no guarantees provided or received for any related party receivables or payables other thanthe letter of comfort which has been given by the Ultimate Holding Company, Whirlpool Corporation, torespective banks against bank overdraft, cash credit, letter of credit etc. facilities provided to the Company.
An operating segment is a component of the Company that engages in business activities from which it mayearn revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any ofthe Company's other components, and for which discrete financial information is available. The Company isengaged in manufacturing and trading of Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Air Conditioners, Microwave Ovens,Kitchen appliances, built in and Small appliances, the risks and returns on these being similar, it recognizesHome appliances as its only primary business segment. The 'Chief Operating Decision Maker' i.e MD and CFOmonitors the operating results of the Company's business as single segment. Accordingly in context of 'Ind AS108 - Operating Segments' the principle business of the Company constitute a single reportable segment.Accordingly, income from sale of goods comprises the primary basis of segmental information set out inthese financial statements.
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to manage some of its transaction exposures. Theforeign exchange forward contracts are not designated as hedge instrument and are entered into for periodsconsistent with foreign currency exposure of the underlying transactions, generally for the following period:
- From one to five months in case of vendor payments
The management assessed that cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, loans, other receivables, tradepayables and other current liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-termmaturities of these instruments.
The loss allowance on the financial assets are disclosed in note 5 as at 31 March 2025: INR 44 lacs (31 March2024: INR 44 lacs) provided in the books on account of uncertainty of recoverability for the amount.
The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities is included at the amount at which the instrument could beexchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.
and cash and cash equivalents that derive directly from its operations. The Company also enters into derivativetransactions.
The Company is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company's Senior Managementoversees the management of these risks and also ensure that the Company's financial risk activities aregoverned by appropriate policies and procedures and that financial risks are identified, measured and managedin accordance with the Company's policies and risk objectives. All derivative activities for risk managementpurposes are carried out by specialist teams that have the appropriate skills, experience and supervision. It isthe Company's policy that no trading in derivatives for speculative purposes may be undertaken.
The Board of Directors reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks, which are summarisedbelow:
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuatebecause of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, currencyrisk and other price risk, such as commodity risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk includedeposits and derivative financial instruments.
The sensitivity analysis in the following sections relate to the position as at 31 March 2025 and 31 March2024.
The analysis exclude the impact of movements in market variables on the carrying values of gratuity,other post-retirement obligations and provisions.
The sensitivity of the relevant profit and loss item is the effect of the assumed changes in the respectivemarket risks. This is based on the financial assets and financial liabilities held as of 31 March 2025 and 31March 2024.
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument willfluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company's exposure to the risk of changesin market interest rates relates primarily to the overdraft, letter of credit, cash credit etc. facilitiesprovided by the respective banks to the Company carrying variable interest rates.
Since, the Company has not availed any long-term credit facilities, therefore there is no need for theCompany to enter into hedge contract to mitigate the possible exposure risk.
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuatebecause of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company's exposure to the risk of changes inforeign exchange rates relates primarily to the Company's operating activities (when revenue orexpense is denominated in a foreign currency).
The Company manages its foreign currency risk by hedging transactions that are expected to occurwithin a maximum period of five month for hedges of forecasted purchases and a maximum periodof three year period for hedges of forecasted cash inflow relating to senior notes (including interest).
When a derivative is entered into for the purpose of being a hedge, the Company negotiates theterms of those derivatives to match the terms of the hedged exposure. For hedges of forecasttransactions, the derivatives cover the period of exposure from the point the cash flows of the
The Company is affected by the price volatility of certain commodities. Its operating activities requirethe ongoing purchase and manufacture of various electronic parts which consist of copper elementand therefore require a continuous supply of the same. However, due to the non-significantmovement in the prices of the copper, the Company has not entered into any forward contracts forcommodity hedging purpose.
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument orcustomer contract, leading to a financial loss. The Company is exposed to credit risk from its operatingactivities (primarily trade receivables) and from its financing activities, including deposits with banks andfinancial institutions, foreign exchange transactions and other financial instruments.
Customer credit risk is managed subject to the Company's established policy, procedures and controlrelating to customer credit risk management. Credit quality of a customer is assessed based on anextensive credit rating scorecard and individual credit limits are defined in accordance with thisassessment. Outstanding customer receivables are regularly monitored and balances of customersare not covered by letters of credit or other forms of credit insurance.
An impairment analysis is performed at each quarter end on an individual basis for major customers.In addition, a large number of minor receivables are grouped into homogenous groups and assessedfor impairment collectively.
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of each class offinancial assets disclosed in note 8. The Company does not hold collateral as security. The Companyevaluates the concentration of risk with respect to trade receivables as low, as its customers arelocated in several jurisdictions and industries and operate in largely independent markets.
For the purpose of the Company's capital management, capital includes issued equity capital, securitiespremium and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders of the Company. The primary objectiveof the Company's capital management is to maximise the shareholder value.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditionsand the requirements of the financial covenants, if any. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Companyreviews the fund management at regular intervals and take necessary actions to maintain the requisite capitalstructure.
No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes for managing capital during the years ended31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024.
Additional Regulatory Information/disclosures as required by General Instructions to Division II of Schedule IIIto the Companies Act, 2013 are furnished to the extent applicable to the Company.
(i) The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pendingagainst the Company for holding any Benami property.
(ii) The Company does not have any transactions with Companies struck off.
(iii) The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with ROC beyondthe statutory period.
(iv) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year.
(v) 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
(vi) The Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities(Funding Party) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Companyshall:
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
(vii) The Company has not 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).
(viii) No borrowings from banks or financial institution has been availed by the Company on the basis ofsecurity of current assets.
(ix) The Company has not been declared wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or government.orany government authority
46 Pursuant to amendment by Ministry of Corporate Affair (MCA) in the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, theCompany 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 recordedin the software, except that audit trail feature is not enabled for changes made using privileged/ administrativeaccess rights to the SAP and related interfaces across the accounting software at database level. Further, noinstance of audit trail feature being tampered with was noted in respect of above said software except inregard to privileged access users where the audit trail feature has not been enabled. Additionally, the audittrail of prior year has been preserved as per the statutory requirements for record retention to the extent itwas enabled and recorded in the respective year.
47 In line the recent opinion issued by the Expert Advisory Committee (EAC) of the Institute of CharteredAccountants of India (ICAI), review of commonly prevailing practices and to align with presentation used bythe peer companies, the management of the Company has reclassified employee related payables aggregatingto Rs. 3,671 Lacs as at March 31, 2024, previously classified under 'Trade payables', have been reclassified
under the head 'Other financial liabilities'. The above change does not impact recognition and measurementof items in the financial statements, so there is no impact on total equity and/ or profit (loss) for the current orany of the earlier periods.
48 The Code on Social Security, 2020 ('Code') has been notified in the Official Gazette in September 2020 whichcould impact the contribution by the Company towards certain employment benefits. The effective date fromwhich the changes and rules would become applicable is yet to be notified. Impact of the changes will beassessed and accounted in the relevant period of notification of relevant provisions. Based on a preliminaryassessment, the Company believes the impact of the change will not be significant.
As per our report of even date attached
For S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of
Chartered Accountants Whirlpool of India Limited
ICAI Firm Registration Number: 301003E/E300005 CIN: L29191PN1960PLC020063
Partner Chairman Managing Director
Membership No. 095169 DIN: 00104992 DIN: 08065594
Place of Signature: Gurugram Aditya Jain Roopali Singh
Date: 20 May 2025 Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary