Provisions are recognized when the Companyhas a present obligation (legal or constructive)as a result of a past event, it is probable thatan outflow of resources embodying economicbenefits will be required to settle the obligationand a reliable estimate can be made of theamount of the obligation.
If the effect of the time value of money is material,provisions are discounted using a current pre¬tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risksspecific to the liability. When discounting is used,the increase in the provision due to passage oftime is recognized as a finance cost.
In preparing these financial statements,management has made judgements, estimatesand assumptions which might have an effecton recognition and measurement of thereported amounts of assets, liabilities, incomeand expenses. Actual results may differ fromthese estimates.
The management believes that these estimatesare prudent and reasonable and are basedupon the management's best knowledge ofcurrent events and actions as on the reportingdate. Actual results could differ from theseestimates and differences between actualresults and estimates are recognised in theperiods in which the results/actions are known ormaterialised. Revisions to accounting estimatesare recognised prospectively.
(i) Short-term Employee Benefits
The undiscounted amount of short term employeebenefits expected to be paid in exchange for theservices rendered by employees are recognizedas an expense during the period when theemployees render the service.
The Company recognizes contribution payableto provident fund scheme as an expense, whenthe employee renders the related service. If thecontribution payable to the scheme for servicereceived before the balance sheet date exceedsthe contribution already paid, the deficit payableto the scheme is recognized as a liability after
deducting the contribution already paid. Ifthe contribution already paid exceeds thecontribution due for services received before thebalance sheet date, then excess is recognized asan asset.
The liability or asset recognized in the balancesheet in respect of defined benefit gratuityplans is the present value of the defined benefitobligation at the end of the reporting period lessthe fair value of plan assets. The defined benefitobligation is calculated annually by actuariesusing the projected unit credit method.
The present value of the defined benefitobligation denominated in INR is determined bydiscounting the estimated future cash outflowsby reference to market yields at the end of thereporting period on government bonds thathave terms approximating to the terms ofthe related obligation. The estimated futurepayments which are denominated in a currencyother than INR, are discounted using marketyields determined by reference to high-qualitycorporate bonds that are denominated in thecurrency in which the benefits will be paid, andthat have terms approximating to the terms ofthe related obligation.
The net interest cost is calculated by applying thediscount rate to the net balance of the definedbenefit obligation and the fair value of planassets. This cost is included in employee benefitexpense in the statement of profit or loss.
Re-measurement gains and losses arisingfrom experience adjustments and changes inactuarial assumptions are recognized in theperiod in which they occur, directly in othercomprehensive income. They are included inretained earnings in the statement of changes inequity and in the balance sheet.
The liabilities for earned leave are not expectedto be settled wholly within 12 months after the endof the period in which the employees render therelated service. They are therefore measured asthe present value of expected future paymentsto be made in respect of services provided byemployees up to the end of the reporting periodusing the projected unit credit method. Thebenefits are discounted using the appropriatemarket yields at the end of the reporting periodthat have terms approximating to the terms ofthe related obligation. Re-measurements as aresult of experience adjustments and changesin actuarial assumptions are recognized in thestatement of profit or loss.
Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) / PerformanceStock Units (PSU)
Equity settled share based payments toemployees and others providing similarservices are measured at fair value of the equityinstruments at the grant date. Details regardingthe determination of the fair value of equitysettled share based payments transactions areset out in Note 27.
The fair value determined at the grant date ofthe equity settled share based payments isexpensed on a straight line basis over the vestingperiod, based on the Company's estimate ofequity instruments that will eventually vest,with a corresponding increase in equity. At theend of each reporting period, the Companyrevives its estimate of the number of equityinstruments expected to vest. The impact of therevision of original estimates, if any, is recognizedin Statement of profit and loss such that thecumulative expenses reflect the revised estimate,with a corresponding adjustment to Share basedoptions outstanding account.
The dilutive effect of outstanding options isreflected as additional share dilution in thecomputation of diluted earnings per share.
Reliance Capital Asset Management EmployeesBenefit Trust
The Reliance Capital Asset ManagementEmployees Benefit Trust is administered by theCompany. The Company treats the trust as its
extension and is consolidated in Company'sfinancial statements. There are no sharespending to be allotted in the Trust.
a) Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividingthe profit attributable to equity holders of theCompany by the weighted average number ofequity shares outstanding during the financialyear, adjusted for bonus element in equity sharesissued during the year.
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figuresused in the determination of basic earningsper share to take into account the after incometax effect of interest and other financing costsassociated with dilutive potential equity shares,and the weighted average number of additionalequity shares that would have been outstandingassuming the conversion of all dilutive potentialequity shares.
All amounts disclosed in the financial statementsand notes have been rounded off to the nearestcrore as per the requirements of Schedule III,unless otherwise stated.
There are no standards that are notified and notyet effective as on the date.
The Company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of I 10 per share. Each holder ofequity shares is entitled to one vote per share.
I n the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receiveany of the remaining assets of the Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts. However,no such preferential amounts exists currently. The distribution will be in proportion to the number ofequity shares held by the Shareholders.
The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of Shareholders at theensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend.
Information relating to the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) / Performance based Stock Unit(psu), including details regarding options issued, exercised and lapsed during the year and optionsoutstanding at the end of the reporting year is set out in note 27.
a) Securities premium
Securities premium reserve is used to record the premium on issue of shares. The reserve can beutilised only for limited purposes such as issuance of bonus shares in accordance with the provisionsof the Companies Act,2013.
The general reserve is used from time to time to transfer profits from retained earnings for appropriationpurposes. As the general reserve is created by a transfer from one component of equity to anotherand is not an item of other comprehensive income, items included in the general reserve will not bereclassified subsequently to profit or loss.
Surplus in the statement of profit and loss that the Company earned/incurred till date, less anytransfers to general reserve, dividends or other distributions paid to Shareholders. Surplus in thestatement of profit and loss include re-measurement loss / (gain) on defined benefit plans, net oftaxes that will not be reclassified to Statement of Profit and Loss.
The share options outstanding account is used to recognise the grant date fair value of optionsissued to employees under share based payments arrangement over the vesting period. (Refer Note.27)
The weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligation is 08 years (previous year - 08 years)
These plans typically expose the Group to actuarial risks such as: Interest rate risk, salary risk, Investment
risk, Asset Liability Matching risk, Mortality risk and Concentration risk.
i) Interest rate risk: A fall in the discount rate which is linked to the G.Sec. Rate will increase the presentvalue of the liability requiring higher provision. A fall in the discount rate generally increases the markto market value of the assets depending on the duration of asset.
ii) Salary Risk: The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated by reference to thefuture salaries of members. As such, an increase in the salary of the members more than assumedlevel will increase the plan's liability.
iii) Investment Risk: The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated using a discountrate which is determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period ongovernment bonds. If the return on plan asset is below this rate, it will create a plan deficit. Currently,for the plan in India, it has a relatively balanced mix of investments in government securities, andother debt instruments.
iv) Asset Liability Matching Risk: The plan faces the ALM risk as to the matching cash flow. Since theplan is invested in lines of Rule 101 of Income Tax Rules, 1962, this generally reduces ALM risk.
v) Mortality risk: Since the benefits under the plan is not payable for life time and payable till retirementage only, plan does not have any longevity risk.
vi) Concentration Risk: Plan is having a concentration risk as all the assets are invested with theinsurance Company and a default will wipe out all the assets. Although probability of this is very lessas insurance companies have to follow regulatory guidelines.
24. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company is in the business of providing asset management services to the schemes of Nippon IndiaMutual Fund, portfolio management service, and advisory service to the clients / schemes. The primarysegment is identified as asset management services. As such, the Company's financial results are largelyreflective of the asset management business and accordingly there are no separate reportable segmentsas per Ind AS 108 Operating Segment.
25. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTa) Fair value hierarchy
Fair value measurements are analysed by level in the fair value hierarchy as follows: (i) level 1 aremeasurements at quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, (ii) level2 measurements are valuations techniques with all material inputs observable for the asset or liability,either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices), and (iii) level 3 measurementsare valuations not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs). Management appliesjudgement in categorising financial instruments using the fair value hierarchy. If a fair value measurementuses observable inputs that require significant adjustment, that measurement is a Level 3 measurement.The significance of a valuation input is assessed against the fair value measurement in its entirety.
This section explains the judgements and estimates made in determining the fair values of the financialinstruments that are (a) recognised and measured at fair value and (b) measured at amortised cost andfor which fair values are disclosed in the financial statements. To provide an indication about the reliabilityof the inputs used in determining fair value, the Company has classified its financial instruments into thethree levels prescribed under the accounting standard. An explanation of each level follows underneaththe table.
Level 1: The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives,and equity securities) is based on quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period. The quotedmarket price used for financial assets held by the company is the current bid price. These instruments areincluded in level 1.
Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques which maximize the use of observablemarket data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required tofair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2.
Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument isincluded in level 3. This is the case for unlisted equity securities.
There are no transfers between levels 1 and 2 during the current year and previous year.
Mutual Funds: Net Asset Value (NAV) declared by the mutual fund at which units are issued or redeemed
Debt Securities: At Amortised Cost
Alternative Investment Funds: Close ended Alternative Investment Schemes at declared NAV'sprovided by issuer fund which is arrived at based on valuation from independent valuer for unlistedportfolio companies.
In order to assess Level 3 valuations as per Company's investment policy, the management reviews theperformance of the investee companies.
The Company activities expose it to credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk. The Company's riskmanagement is carried out by a Risk department under the policies approved by the Board ofDirectors. The Risk team identifies, evaluates and highlights financial risks in close cooperation with theother departments.
Credit risk is the risk of suffering financial loss, should any of the Company's customers, clients or marketcounterparties fail to fulfil their contractual obligations to the Company. The Company is also exposed toother credit risks arising from investments in debt securities. Credit risk is the one of the largest risk for theCompany's business; management therefore carefully manages its exposure to credit risk.
1. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is primarily from Cash & Cash Equivalentsand Bank Fixed Deposit. The credit worthiness of such banks and financial institutions is evaluated bythe management on an ongoing basis and is considered to be high.
2. The Company has extended loans to its subsidiary. Credit risk on the loans has been managed bythe Company. The Company uses expected credit loss model to assess the impairment loss or gain.Refer note 6 for the same.
3. Exposures to customers' outstanding at the end of each reporting period are reviewed by theCompany to determine incurred and expected credit losses. As the Company has a contractual rightto such receivables as well as has the control over such funds due from customers, the Companydoes not estimate any credit risk in relation to such receivables. Further, management believes thatthe unimpaired amounts that are past due by more than 180 days are still collectible in full, based onhistorical payment behaviour.
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and liquid investments to meetpayment obligations, when due, under all circumstances.
Management monitors rolling forecasts of the Company's liquidity position and cash and cashequivalents on the basis of expected cash flows. This is generally carried in accordance with practiceand limits set by the Company after giving due considerations to internal and external factors that couldimpact the liquidity position of the Company. Further, since the Company has no external borrowings andhas sufficient cash and liquid investments to meet payment obligations, there is low liquidity risk.
The table below summarises the maturity profile of the undiscounted cash flows of the Company'sfinancial assets and liabilities as at reporting date.
Market risk is the risk of loss of future earnings, fair values or future cash flows related to financial instrumentthat may result from adverse changes in market rates and prices (such as foreign exchange rates, interestrates, other prices). The Company is exposed to market risk primarily related to currency risk, interest raterisk and price risk.
i) Foreign currency risk
The Company has insignificant amount of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.Accordingly, there is no significant exposure to currency risk.
Interest rate risk is the risk where the Company is exposed to the risk that fair value or future cashflows of its financial instruments will fluctuate as a result of change in market interest rates. Tax FreeBonds held by the Company and loans extended by the Company to subsidiaries are at yearly fixedrate of coupon and accordingly the Company does not perceive any interest rate risk.
Price risk is the risk that the value of the financial instrument will fluctuate as a result of changes inmarket prices and related market variables including interest rate for investments in debt orientedmutual funds and debt securities, caused by factors specific to an individual investment, its issuerand market. The Company's exposure to price risk arises from diversified investments in mutual fundsheld by the Company and classified in the balance sheet at fair value through profit or loss (note 7).
The table below summarizes the impact of increases/decreases of the Net Asset Value (NAV) onthe Company's investment in Mutual fund and its profit for the period. The analysis is based on theassumption that the NAV increased by 5% or decreased by 5% with all other variables held constant,and that all the Company's investments in mutual funds moved in line with the NAV.
39. The Company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of account which has a featureof recording audit trail (edit log) facility and the same has operated throughout the year for all relevanttransactions recorded in the software. Further, no instance of audit trail feature being tampered with wasnoted in respect of accounting software where the audit trail has been enabled. Additionally, the audittrail for the current financial year ended March 31, 2025 has been preserved by the Company as perthe statutory requirements for record retention. The audit trail for the previous financial year has beenpreserved by the Company as per the statutory requirements for record retention, to the extent it wasenabled and recorded in the prior year.
40. The Company has not borrowed any fund from bank or financial Institution or other lender hence disclosureis not applicable.
41. The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pendingagainst the Company for holding any Benami property.
42. The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with ROC beyondthe statutory period.
43. The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year.
44. 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 whatsoever byor on behalf of the company (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries
45. 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 whatsoever byor on behalf of the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries,
46. The Company does not has any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that hasbeen surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income TaxAct, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
47. The Code on Social Security 2020, relating to employee benefits during employment and post-employment,has been notified in the Official Gazette on 29th Sep 2020, which could impact the contributions madeby the company towards Provident Fund and Gratuity. The effective date from which the changes areapplicable is yet to be notified, and the rules are yet to be framed. Impact, if any, of the change will beassessed and accounted in period of notification of the relevant provisions.
48. During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company had received a Show Cause Notice fromSecurities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) alleging non-compliances of certain provisions of applicableSEBI guidelines with respect to certain investments made by the Schemes of the Nippon India MutualFund. Based on its current assessment of the said matter, management is of the view that the Companyhas complied with relevant provisions of SEBI guidelines. Further, under legal advice, the Company isengaging with the regulator on the matter. Accordingly, pending the foregoing, no provisions have beenmade in these financial results for the year ended March 31, 2025.
49. The figures for the corresponding previous period have been regrouped/reclassified wherever necessary,to make them comparable.
The Board of Directors have proposed final dividend of I 10.00/- per equity share of I 10/- each for thefinancial year 2024-25. This is in addition to the interim dividend of I 8.00/- per equity share declared bythe Board of Directors on October 24, 2024. (Refer note 31 for details).
For S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of
Chartered Accountants Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited
ICAI Firm Registration Number: 301003E/E300005
Partner Executive Director & CEO Director
Membership Number: 131658 DIN No. 02553654 DIN No. 06559989
Chief Financial Officer Manager
Mumbai Company Secretary
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