We have audited the accompanying Separate (“Standalone”)Financial Statements drawn in accordance with the IndianAccounting Standards of Ramco Systems Limited (“Company”),which comprise the Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025, theStatement of Profit and Loss (including Other ComprehensiveIncome), Statement of Changes in Equity and the CashFlow Statement for the year ended on 31 March 2025 anda notes to the Standalone Financial Statements, includingmaterial accounting policies and other explanatory information(“Standalone Financial Statements”).
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according tothe explanations given to us, the aforesaid Standalone FinancialStatements give the information required by the CompaniesAct, 2013 (‘Act”) in the manner so required and give a true andfair view in conformity with the accounting principles generallyaccepted in India including the Indian Accounting Standards,of the State of Affairs (“Financial Position”) of the Company asat 31 March 2025, its Loss (“Financial Performance includingOther Comprehensive Income”), Changes in Equity and itsCash Flows for the year ended on that date.
We conducted our audit of the Standalone Financial Statementsin accordance with the Standards on Auditing (“SAs”) specifiedunder Section 143(10) of the Act. Our responsibilities underthose SAs are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilitiesfor the Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements section ofour report. We are independent of the Company in accordancewith the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of CharteredAccountants of India (“ICAI”) together with the ethicalrequirements that are relevant to our audit of the StandaloneFinancial Statements under the provisions of the Act and theRules made thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethicalresponsibilities in accordance with these requirements and theICAI’s Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence wehave obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basisfor our audit opinion on the Standalone Financial Statements.
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professionaljudgment, were of most significance in the audit of theStandalone Financial Statements of the current period. Thesematters were addressed in the context of our audit of theStandalone Financial Statements as a whole, and in forming
our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinionon these matters. We have determined the matters describedbelow to be the key audit matters to be communicated in ourreport.
The Company’s significant cash generating assets areProduct Software and Technology Platform. Costs incurredin the development of the product, together with updatesto the product functionality, development of new businesscomponents, upon completion of the development phase,have been classified as “Product Software’.’ Similarly,costs incurred in the development of Technology Platformframework, together with updates to the technologyplatform functionality which would enable the Companyto provide solutions in both standard and customized way,have been classified as “Technology Platform’.’ These aredisclosed under Intangible Assets.
The carrying value of intangible assets is subjected toevaluation based on its existing verticals and functionalityand its ability to generate revenue in future for theforeseeable period. The carrying cost of Product Softwareand Technology Platform as on 31 March 2025 is Rs.3,484.09 Mln (PY: 3,533.50 Mln).
Intangible assets related to product software andtechnology platforms represent a significant portion ofthe Company’s total assets and play a critical role in itsoperations.
Intangible assets related to software and technologyplatforms are subject to rapid technological changesand market conditions, which could impair their value.Assessing the recoverability of these assets requiresevaluating future cash flows and technological viability.Therefore, there is a risk of intangible assets beingmisstated due to variations in impairment assessments.
Determining the useful lives of software and technologyplatform assets and the method of amortization involvessignificant judgment. Changes in technology, marketconditions, or usage patterns can affect the estimateduseful lives, impacting amortization expenses.
The accounting for costs related to the developmentof product software and technology platforms involvesspecific criteria for capitalization. Ensuring that thesecosts are appropriately capitalized in accordance withIndian Accounting Standards is crucial.
Given the materiality, complexity, and judgment involved inthe valuation, impairment, amortization, and capitalization
of intangible assets related to product software andtechnology platforms, we have determined this to be a KeyAudit Matter.
We have reviewed and verified the process of capitalizationof Product Software and Technology Platform, itsamortization and impairment. The Company amortizesthe cost incurred in the development of these intangibleassets over its estimated useful life, which is determinedas ten years. The Company also periodically reviewsthe carrying value to ascertain for any impairment andprovides for impairment where required.
Our procedures focused on validating the current carryingvalue by:
1. Ascertaining the functional and technical structureof the product software and technology platform andtheir reasonableness; and
2. (a) Evaluating the appropriateness of the revenue
forecasts and operating cash flows that could begenerated based on the current functionality ofthe product software and technology platform,included in the business forecast for theforeseeable future.
(b) Reviewing the reasonableness of the keyassumptions, including those driving the cashflows underpinning the analysis, by:
i) Comparing historical budget forecastsagainst actual results.
ii) Comparing forecast growth to businessplans approved by the Key ManagementPersonnel.
iii) Evaluation of the firm orderbook position atvarious reporting dates in the past and therevenue generated based on these assets.
The Company has various overseas subsidiaries. Thecarrying cost of the investment in these subsidiaries underequity as on 31 March 2025 is Rs. 4,063.26 Mln (PY:3,919.83 Mln). The investments in these subsidiaries areconsidered by the Company as long-term, strategic, andessential in nature in achieving the commercial objectivesof the Company.
Investment in Subsidiaries represents a substantialportion of the Company’s assets and financial position.
The valuation of investments in overseas subsidiariesinvolves assessing the subsidiaries' financial performance,market conditions, and economic factors in their respectivecountries. Additionally, these subsidiaries may face specificrisks such as political instability, economic downturns, orregulatory changes, which could impair their value.
Overseas subsidiaries are subject to various legal andregulatory requirements in their respective jurisdictions.Ensuring compliance with local laws, regulations, andaccounting standards is essential, as non-compliancecould result in financial reporting errors or legalconsequences.
Given the materiality, complexity, and risks associatedwith the Investment in Overseas Subsidiaries, this isconsidered a Key Audit Matter.
We have evaluated the carrying cost of the investmentsin subsidiaries. In the process of evaluation, we haveconsidered the Company’s view that these are long-term,strategic and essential in nature. While evaluating thestatement by the Company, we have considered the inter¬dependency between the Company and its subsidiaries,the manner in which the operations are carried out bythe Company and its subsidiaries. We have taken note ofthe fact that these subsidiaries have been established bythe Company to meet the requirement of the customersto enter into contracts with the Company’s local entities,and also the need to have local entities to comply withthe work permit-related requirements while deploying theCompany’s resources in such local entities.
Central to this evaluation is a detailed examination ofthe cumulative impact of the amount of the subsidiaries'Retained Earnings on the Company’s financial statements.Our conclusion reflects the careful consideration of thesefindings also.
Revenue from SaaS services, product support, applicationmaintenance services are recognised rateably on straightline basis over the term. Revenue from managed servicesare recognized based on as and when related servicesare performed.
Revenues from fixed price contracts, where theperformance obligations are satisfied over time, arerecognized using the “percentage of completion” methodwhich is based on project costs incurred to date as apercentage of total estimated project costs required tocomplete the project using input method as per Ind AS115. In the case of time and material contracts, revenueis recognized based on billable time spent, at contractualrate.
Software licenses revenue is recognized on delivery of thesoftware and when the customer obtains a right to usesuch licenses.
Royalty and services to subsidiaries are recognized atarm-length pricing.
Trade receivables are amounts billed but not yet received.As on 31 March 2025, amounts outstanding on thisaccount is Rs. 572.27 Mln (PY: 619.61 Mln). Of this Rs.300.15 Mln (PY: 39754 Mln) is receivable from twelvesubsidiaries. Trade receivables represent substantial partof Company’s assets.
Assessing trade receivables involves judgment, especiallyin estimating allowances for doubtful accounts. Thisestimation requires considering factors like historicalcollections and economic conditions.
In view of the carrying amounts of Unbilled LicenseRevenue and Unbilled Service Revenue not beingsignificant, are no longer considered as Key Audit Matters.
We have audited the revenue from SaaS services,product support, and application maintenance services,by verifying the fulfilment of obligations arising fromunderlying agreements. Revenue from managed servicesare verified based of delivery of the agreed upon services.
We have audited the Revenue recognition to ensure that itfollows the stated policy. The Company has an automatedsystem to recognize revenue with respect to current workin progress based on the input method by calculatingthe weighted cost of efforts compared with the estimatedefforts and cost for project completion. We have tested thesystem with respect to updating/revising the efforts andcost for ongoing projects with appropriate samples. Wehave reviewed the internal controls for customer invoicesbased on the completion of milestones with the underlyingcustomer contracts. We also reviewed the system foridentifying the onerous contracts and provision made bythe company for these.
In the case of Trade Receivable, there could arise a creditrisk on account of the default of the payment obligation bythe customer, resulting in a financial loss.
The Company creates a provision for Trade Receivablesby using a 12-month ECL method based on simplifiedapproach, along with ECL over lifetime of the assets byusing a provision matrix which is based on the historicalloss experience reflecting current conditions.
In our evaluation of the key audit matters concerning TradeReceivables, we have reviewed the credit risk policy of theCompany. The implementation of this policy has beenaudited by review of accounts through compliance andsubstantive testing of selected samples. The substantiveaudit procedures include ascertaining the contractualobligation of the customers, execution status of theselected projects and consequent recoverability.
The Company’s Management and Board of Directors areresponsible for the preparation of the other information. Theother information comprises the information included in theManagement Discussion and Analysis, the Board’s Reportincluding Annexures to Board’s Report, Business Responsibilityand Sustainability Report, Corporate Governance andShareholder’s Information, but does not include the StandaloneFinancial Statements, Consolidated Financial Statements andour audit report thereon.
Our opinion on the Standalone Financial Statements does notcover the other information and we do not express any form ofassurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the Standalone FinancialStatements, our responsibility is to read the other information,and in doing so, consider whether the other informationis materially inconsistent with the Standalone FinancialStatements, or our knowledge obtained during the course ofour audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude thatthere is a material misstatement of this other information; weare required to report that fact. We have nothing to report on inthis regard.
The Company’s Management and Board of Directors areresponsible for the matters stated in Section 134(5) of the
Act with respect to the preparation and presentation of theStandalone Financial Statements that give a true and fair viewof the Financial Position, Financial Performance (includingOther Comprehensive Income), Changes in Equity and CashFlows of the Company in accordance with the accountingprinciples generally accepted in India, including the IndianAccounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Act,read with relevant rules issued there under. This responsibilityalso includes maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding of theassets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraudsand other irregularities; selection and application of appropriateaccounting policies; making judgments and estimates thatare reasonable and prudent; and design, implementationand maintenance of adequate Internal Financial Controls,that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracyand completeness of the accounting records relevant to thepreparation and presentation of the Standalone FinancialStatements that give a true and fair view and are free frommaterial misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the Standalone Financial Statements, Managementand Board of Directors are responsible for assessing theCompany’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing,as applicable, matters related to going concern and using thegoing concern basis of accounting unless Management andBoard of Directors, either intends to liquidate the Company orto cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
The Board of Directors is also responsible for overseeing theCompany’s financial reporting process.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance aboutwhether the financial statements as a whole are free frommaterial misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and toissue an audit report that includes our opinion. Reasonableassurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guaranteethat an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will alwaysdetect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatementscan arise from fraud or error and are considered material if,individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably beexpected to influence the economic decisions of users takenon the basis of these financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exerciseprofessional judgment and maintain professional skepticismthroughout the audit. We, also:
i. Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement ofthe financial statements, whether due to fraud or error,
design and perform audit procedures responsive tothose risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficientand appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Therisk of not detecting a material misstatement resultingfrom fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, asfraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
ii. Obtain an understanding of Internal Financial Controlsrelevant to the audit in order to design audit proceduresthat are appropriate in the circumstances. Under Section143(3)(i) of the Act, we are also responsible for expressingour opinion on whether the Company has an adequateInternal Financial Controls system in place and theoperating effectiveness of such controls.
iii. Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies usedand the reasonableness of accounting estimates andrelated disclosures made by management.
iv. Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use ofthe going concern basis of accounting, and based on theaudit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertaintyexists related to events or conditions that may castsignificant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as agoing concern. If we conclude that a material uncertaintyexists, we are required to draw attention in our audit reportto the related disclosures in the financial statements, or ifsuch disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion.Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtainedup to the date of our audit report. However, future events orconditions may cause the Company to cease to continueas a going concern.
v. Evaluate the overall presentation, structure, and contentof the financial statements, including the disclosures, andwhether the financial statements represent the underlyingtransactions and events in a manner that achieves fairpresentation.
Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements in the financialstatements that, individually or in aggregate, makes it probablethat the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeableuser of the financial statements may be influenced. We considerquantitative materiality and qualitative factors in:
i. Planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluating theresults of our work; and
ii. To evaluate the effect of any identified misstatements inthe financial statements.
We communicate with those charged with governanceregarding, among other matters, the planned scope and
timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including anysignificant deficiencies in internal control that we identify duringour audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statementthat we have complied with relevant ethical requirementsregarding independence, and to communicate with them allrelationships and other matters that may reasonably be thoughtto bear on our independence, and where applicable, relatedsafeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged withgovernance, we determine those matters that were of mostsignificance in the audit of the Standalone Financial Statementsof the current period and are therefore the key audit matters.We describe these matters in our audit report unless law orregulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when,in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a mattershould not be communicated in our report because the adverseconsequences of doing so would reasonably be expected tooutweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
1. As required by the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order,2020 (“the Order”) issued by the Central Government ofIndia in terms of Sub-Section (11) of Section 143 of theAct, we give in the ‘Annexure A’, a statement on the mattersspecified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order.
2. As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, based on ouraudit, we report, to the extent applicable, that:
a. We have sought and obtained all the information andexplanations which to the best of our knowledge andbelief were necessary for the purposes of our audit.
b. In our opinion, proper books of account as requiredby law have been kept by the Company so far as itappears from our examination of those books.
c. The Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit and Loss(including Other Comprehensive Income), Statementof Changes in Equity and the Cash Flow Statementdealt with by this report are in agreement with thebooks of account.
d. In our opinion, the aforesaid Standalone FinancialStatements comply with the Indian AccountingStandards specified under Section 133 of the Act,read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014.
e. On the basis of the written representations receivedfrom the Directors as on 31 March 2025 and takenon record by the Board of Directors, none of theDirectors is disqualified as on 31 March 2025 frombeing appointed as a Director in terms of Section164(2) of the Act.
f. We have enclosed our report in ‘Annexure B” withrespect to the adequacy of the Internal FinancialControls over financial reporting of the Companyand the operating effectiveness of such controls.Our report expresses an unmodified opinion onthe adequacy and operating effectiveness of theCompany’s Internal Financial Controls over financialreporting.
g. With respect to the other matters to be included inthe Auditor’s Report in accordance with Rule 11 ofthe Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, inour opinion and to the best of our information andaccording to the explanations given to us:
i. The Company has disclosed the impact ofpending litigations/claims against the Companyas at 31 March 2025 on its financial position in itsStandalone Financial Statements - Refer NoteNo. 32 in the Standalone Financial Statements.
ii. The Company did not have any long-termcontracts including derivative contracts for whichthere were any material foreseeable losses.
iii. There were no amounts that were required tobe transferred by the Company to the InvestorEducation and Protection Fund.
iv. (a) The management has represented that,
to the best of its knowledge and belief,no funds have been advanced or loanedor invested (either from borrowed fundsor share premium or any other sourcesor kinds of funds) by the Company to orin any other person or entity, includingforeign entity (“Intermediaries”), with theunderstanding whether recorded in writingor otherwise, that the Intermediary shall:
• Whether directly or indirectly lendor invest in other persons or entitiesidentified in any manner whatsoeverby or on behalf of the Company(“Ultimate Beneficiaries”), or
• Provide any guarantee, security orthe like on behalf of the UltimateBeneficiaries.
(b) The management has represented that,to the best of its knowledge and belief, nofunds have been received by the Companyfrom any person or entity includingforeign entity (“Funding Parties”), with theunderstanding, whether recorded in writingor otherwise, that the Company shall:
• Whether directly or indirectly, lendor invest in other persons or entitiesidentified in any manner whatsoeverby or on behalf of the Funding Party(“Ultimate Beneficiaries”), or
• Provide any guarantee, security,or the like on behalf of the UltimateBeneficiaries; and
(c) Based on the audit procedures asconsidered reasonable and appropriate inthe circumstances, nothing has come toour notice that has caused us to believethat the representations under sub-clause(iv)(a) and (iv)(b) contain any materialmisstatement.
v. There is no dividend declared or paid during theyear by the Company and hence the requirementof compliance with Section 123 of the Act doesnot arise.
vi. The Company is using an integrated softwarefor maintaining its books of accounts, which
has a feature of recording audit trail (editlog) facility. The same has been in operationthroughout the year for all relevant transactions.Based on our examination, which included testchecks performed by us, for the financial yearended 31 March 2025, we did not come acrossany instance of the audit trail feature beingtampered with. Additionally, the audit trail hasbeen preserved by the Company as per thestatutory requirements for record retention.
h. With respect to the matter to be included in the AuditReport under Section 197(16) of the Act:
I n our opinion and according to the information andexplanations given to us, the remuneration paid bythe Company to its Directors during the current yearis in accordance with the provisions of Section 197of the Act. The remuneration paid to any Director isnot in excess of the limit laid down under Section 197of the Act. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notprescribed other details under Section 197(16) of theAct which are required to be commented upon by us.
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