Provisions are recognised when the enterprise has apresent obligation (Legal or constructive) as a resultof past events, and it is probable that an outflowof resources embodying economic benefits willbe required to settle the obligation, and a reliableestimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.When the effect of the time value of money is material, theenterprise determines the level of provision by discountingthe expected cash flows at a pre-tax rate reflecting thecurrent rates specific to the liability. The expense relatingto any provision is presented in the statement of profit andloss net of any reimbursement."
A contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from pastevents and whose existence will be confirmed only by theoccurrence or non occurrence of one or more uncertainfuture events not wholly within the control of the entity.The Company does not recognize or disclose contingentasset in the financial statements.
A contingent Liability is a possible obligation that arises
from past events whose existence will be confirmed by theoccurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertainfuture events beyond the control of the Company or apresent obligation that is not recognized because it is notprobable that an outflow of resources will be required tosettle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises inextremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannotbe recognized because it cannot be measured reliably.
The Company does not recognize a contingent Liability butdiscloses its existence in the financial statements"
The Company reports basic and diluted earnings pershare in accordance with Ind AS 33 on Earnings per share.Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the net profit or Lossfor the year attributable to equity shareholders (afterattributable taxes) by the weighted average number ofequity shares outstanding during the year.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share,the net profit or Loss for the year attributabLe to equitysharehoLders and the weighted average number of sharesoutstanding during the year are adjusted for the effectsof aLL dilutive potential equity shares. Dilutive potentialequity shares are deemed converted as of the beginningof the period, unLess they have been issued at a Later date.In computing the dilutive earnings per share, only potentialequity shares that are diLutive and that either reduces theearnings per share or increases Loss per share are included."
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistentwith the internaL reporting provided to the chief operatingdecision maker (CODM).
The Board of Directors (BOD) of the Company assessesthe financiaL performance and position of the Company,and makes strategic decisions. The BOD, which has beenidentified as being the chief operating decision maker.The Company is engaged in the business of i) Lendingfinance and ii) Fees & commission income. The said businessare aggregated for the purpose of review of performance byCODM. AccordingLy, the Company has concLuded that thebusiness of Lending finance and fees & commission incometo be the onLy reportabLe segment.
Ind AS 116 requires Lessees to determine the Lease termas the non-canceLLabLe period of a Lease adjusted withany option to extend or terminate the Lease, if the use ofsuch option is reasonabLy certain. The Company makes anassessment on the expected Lease term on a Lease-by¬Lease basis and thereby assesses whether it is reasonabLycertain that any options to extend or terminate the contractwiLL be exercised. In evaLuating the Lease term, the Companyconsiders factors such as any significant LeasehoLdimprovements undertaken over the Lease term, costsreLating to the termination of the Lease and the importanceof the underLying asset to Company's operations taking
into account the Location of the underLying asset and theavaiLabiLity of suitabLe aLternatives. The Lease term in futureperiods is reassessed to ensure that the Lease term refLectsthe current economic circumstances.
The Company as a Lessee
The Company's Lease asset cLasses primariLy consist ofLeases for Land and buiLdings. The Company assesses
whether a contract contains a Lease, at inception of acontract. A contract is, or contains, a Lease if the contractconveys the right to controL the use of an identified assetfor a period of time in exchange for consideration. To assesswhether a contract conveys the right to controL the useof an identified asset, the Company assesses whether: (i)the contract invoLves the use of an identified asset (ii) theCompany has substantiaLLy aLL of the economic benefitsfrom use of the asset through the period of the Lease and(iii) the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset.
At the date of commencement of the Lease, theCompany recognizes a right-of-use asset (“ROU") and a
corresponding Lease LiabiLity for aLL Lease arrangements inwhich it is a Lessee, except for Leases with a term of tweLvemonths or Less (short-term Leases) and Low vaLue Leases.For these short-term and Low vaLue Leases, the Companyrecognizes the Lease payments as an operating expense ona straight-Line basis over the term of the Lease.
Certain Lease arrangements incLudes the options to extendor terminate the Lease before the end of the Lease term.ROU assets and Lease LiabiLities incLudes these optionswhen it is reasonabLy certain that they wiLL be exercised.
The right-of-use assets are initiaLLy recognized at cost,which comprises the initiaL amount of the Lease LiabiLityadjusted for any Lease payments made at or prior to thecommencement date of the Lease pLus any initiaL directcosts Less any Lease incentives. They are subsequentLymeasured at cost Less accumuLated depreciation andimpairment Losses.
Right-of-use assets are depreciated from thecommencement date on a straight-Line basis over theshorter of the Lease term and usefuL Life of the underLyingasset. Right of use assets are evaLuated for recoverabiLitywhenever events or changes in circumstances indicate thattheir carrying amounts may not be recoverabLe. For thepurpose of impairment testing, the recoverabLe amount (i.e.the higher of the fair vaLue Less cost to seLL and the vaLue-in¬use) is determined on an individuaL asset basis unLessthe asset does not generate cash fLows that are LargeLy
independent of those from other assets. In such cases, therecoverable amount is determined for the Cash GeneratingUnit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
The lease liability is initially measured at amortized cost atthe present value of the future lease payments. The leasepayments are discounted using the interest rate implicitin the lease or, if not readily determinable, using theincremental borrowing rates in the country of domicileof these leases. Lease liabilities are remeasured with acorresponding adjustment to the related right of use assetif the Company changes its assessment if whether it willexercise an extension or a termination option.
Lease liability and ROU asset have been separatelypresented in the Balance Sheet and lease payments havebeen classified as financing cash flows.
"The preparation of financial statements in conformity withthe Ind AS requires the management to make judgments,estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amountsof revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and theaccompanying disclosure and the disclosure of contingentliabilities, at the end of the reporting period. Estimates andunderlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in theperiod in which the estimates are revised and future periodsare affected. Although these estimates are based on themanagement's best knowledge of current events and actions,uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates couldresult in the outcomes requiring a material adjustment tothe carrying amounts of assets or liabilities in future periods.In particular, information about significant areas ofestimation, uncertainty and critical judgments in applying
accounting policies that have the most significant effecton the amounts recognized in the financial statements isincluded in the following notes:
The cost of the defined benefit gratuity plan and thepresent value of the gratuity obligation are determinedusing actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involvesmaking various assumptions that may differ from actualdevelopments in the future. These include the determinationof the discount rate; future salary increases and mortalityrates. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation andits long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highlysensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptionsare reviewed annually.
The measurement of impairment losses across all categoriesof financial assets requires judgement, in particular, theestimation of the amount and timing of future cash flowsand collateral values when determining impairment lossesand the assessment of a significant increase in credit risk.These estimates are driven by a number of factors, changesin which can result in different levels of allowances.
It has been the Company's policy to regularly review it's ECLmodel in the context of actual loss experience and adjustwhen necessary.
The impairment loss on loans and advances is disclosed inmore detail in Note 5.2(vii) Overview of ECL principles.
Subsequent to the year end, the company raised ' 2,506.05crores in debt through the issuance of Euro Medium TermNotes (EMTNs).
The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. The primary risks managed using derivativeinstruments are foreign currency risk.
The Company's risk management strategy and how it is applied to manage risk are explained in Note 45.
The company is exposed to foreign currency risk arising from its fixed rate foreign currency External Commercial Borrowing amountingto USD 100 million. Interest on the borrowing is payable at 7-8% p.a. and the principal amount is repayable on various due dates.The Company economically hedged the foreign currency risk arising from the loan with Cross Currency Interest Rate swaps ofequivalent amount. The Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps converts the cash outflows of the foreign currency fixed rate borrowingof USD 100 million to cash outflows in Indian Rupees with a notional amount of ' 831.70 Million
The company is exposed to foreign currency risk arising from its fixed rate foreign currency borrowing amounting to USD 43.85million. Interest on the borrowing is payable at 8.85 % p.a. and the principal amount is repayable in August 2024. The Company
economically hedged the foreign currency risk arising from the loan with Cross Currency Interest Rate swaps of equivalent amount.The Cross Currency Interest Rate Forward converts the cash outflows of the foreign currency fixed rate borrowing of USD 43.85million to cash outflows in Indian Rupees with a notional amount of '3,636 Million
There is an economic relationship between the hedged item and the hedging instrument as the terms of the forward currency contractmatch that of the foreign currency borrowing (notional amount, principal repayment date etc.). The company has established a hedgeratio of 1:1 for the hedging relationships as the underlying risk of the forward currency contract are identical to the hedged riskcomponents. For the purpose of calculating hedge effectiveness, the company uses a qualitative features to determine the hedgeeffectiveness.
Indian rupee Loan from banks (secured): These are secured by an exclusive charge by way of hypothecation of book debts pertainingto loans granted against gold and margin/cash collateral as per the agreement. Further, the loan has been guaranteed by personalguarantee of Mr. V.P Nandakumar, Managing Director and CEO to the extent of Nil (31 March 2023: Nil)
1) Foreign currency loan: 1. '3636.30 million as at March 31, 2024 ( March 31, 2023 '7,270 Million) which carries interest @ 6month SOFAR plus 120 bps. The loan is repayable after 3 years from the date of its origination, viz., March 17,2022.
2) Foreign currency loan: 1. '4160.00 million(ECB) as at March 31, 2024 ( March 31, 2023 'Nil) which carries interest @ 6 monthSOFAR plus 225 bps. The loan is repayable after 3 years from the date of its origination, viz., October 25,2023.
3) Foreign currency loan: 1. '4157.00 million(ECB) as at March 31, 2024 ( March 31, 2023 'Nil) which carries interest @ 6 monthSOFAR plus 235 bps. The loan is repayable after 3 years from the date of its origination, viz., January 24,2024. The loans are
secured against the first pari passu charge on current assets, book debts and receivables including gold loans & advances ofthe Company.
Term Loan from other parties (secured):
Third party rupee term loan is secured where Interest payments are made quarterly at 6.75 % - 10.75% pa. The loans is securedagainst the first pari passu charge on current assets, book debts and receivables including gold loans & advances of the Companyas per the agreement.
Term Loan from other parties (unsecured):
Third party rupee term loan is unsecured where interest payments are made quarterly at Nil.
Loans repayable on demand
Cash credit / Overdraft facilities from banks (secured):
These Loans are secured against the first pari passu charge on current assets, book debts and receivables including goldLoans & advances of the Company as per the agreement. Further, the loan has been guaranteed by personal guarantee ofMr. V.P Nandakumar, Managing Director and CEO to the extent of Nil(31 March 2023: ' Nil)
Working Capital demand loan from banks (secured):
These loans are secured against the first pari passu charge on current assets, book debts and receivables including goldloans & advances of the Company as per the agreement. Further, the loan has been guaranteed by personal guarantee ofMr. V.P Nandakumar, Managing Director and CEO to the extent of Nil (31 March 2023: ' Nil)
Other loans
Vehicle Loans: The loans are secured by hypothecation of the respective vehicles against which the loan has been availed- Nil
dividend is declared. The Company has transferred an amount of '3315.55Mn (2022-23 '2532.53 Mn) to Statutory reserve pursuantto Section 45-IC of RBI Act, 1934
Securities premium: Securities premium reserve is used to record the premium on issue of shares. The reserve can be utilised onlyfor limited purposes such as issuance of bonus shares in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Hedge reserve: The Company uses hedging instruments as part of its management of foreign currency risk and interest rate riskassociated on borrowings as described within note 45. For hedging foreign currency and interest rate risk, the Company uses foreigncurrency forward contracts, cross currency swaps, foreign currency option contracts and interest rate swaps. To the extent thesehedges are effective, the change in fair value of the hedging instrument is recognised in the hedge reserve. Amounts recognised inthe hedge reserve is reclassified to the statement of profit or loss when the hedged item affects profit or loss (e.g. interest payments).
(1) Pursuant to Section 71 of the Companies Act, 2013 and circular 04/2013, read with notification issued date June 19, 2016issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Company is required before 30th day of April of each year to deposit or invest, asthe case may be, a sum which shall not be less than 15% of the amount of its debenture issued through public issue maturingwithin one year from the balance sheet date.
(2) Pursuant to notification issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 16th August, 2019 in exercise of the powers conferred bysub-sections (1) and (2) of section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government amend the Companies(Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014.
In the principal rules, in rule 18, for sub-rule (7), the limits with respect to adequacy of Debenture Redemption Reserve andinvestment or deposits for listed companies (other than All India Financial Institutions and Banking Companies as specifiedin sub-clause (i)), Debenture Redemption Reserve is not required to maintain in case of public issue of debentures as well asprivately placed debentures for NBFCs registered with Reserve Bank of India under section 45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934.
(3) By complying with the above notification, the Company has transferred back ' 1,115.33 Millions from DRR to Retained earningsin the financial year ended 31 March 2020 and in respect of the debentures issued during the current year, the Company is notrequired to create DRR."
General reserve: Under the erstwhile Companies Act 1956, general reserve was created through an annual transfer of net incomeat a specified percentage in accordance with applicable regulations. The purpose of these transfers was to ensure that if a dividenddistribution in a given year is more than 10% of the paid-up capital of the Company for that year, then the total dividend distribution
is less than the total distributable results for that year. Consequent to introduction of Companies Act 2013, the requirement tomandatorily transfer a specified percentage of the net profit to general reserve has been withdrawn. However, the amount previouslytransferred to the general reserve can be utilised only in accordance with the specific requirements of Companies Act, 2013.
Share option outstanding account (ESOP reserve): The share-based payment reserve is used to recognise the value of equity-settledshare-based payments provided to employees, including key management personnel, as part of their remuneration. Refer to Note37 for further details of these plans.
Other comprehensive income: Other items of other comprehensive income consist of re-measurement of net defined benefit liability/asset and fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge, net.
The NBFCs will have to compute two types of provisions or loss estimations, ECL as per Ind AS 109 & its internal ECL model andparallelly provisions as per the RBI prudential norms. A comparison between the two is required to be disclosed by the NBFC in theannual financial statements. Where the ECL computed as per the ECL methodology is lower than the provisions computed as perthe IRAC norms, then the difference between the two should be parked in "Impairment Reserve". Allocation to Impairment Reserveshould be made out of Retained earnings and there are certain restrictions towards utilization of this reserve amount.
The Company makes Provident Fund and Employee State insurance Scheme contributions which are defined contribution plans, forqualifying employees. Under the Schemes, the Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of the payroll costs to fundthe benefits. The Company recognized '620.43Mn(31 March 2023: ?627.13Mn) for Provident Fund contributions and ?116.35Mn(31
March 2023: ?131.18Mn) for Employee State insurance Scheme contributions in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The contributionspayable to these plans by the Company are at rates specified in the rules of the Schemes.
The Company has a defined benefit gratuity plan. Every employee who has completed five years or more of service gets a gratuityon departure at 15 days salary (last drawn salary) for each completed year of service. The scheme is funded with Life insuranceCorporation of India and Kotak Life insurance.
The Code on Social Security , 2020 ('Code') relating to employee benefits during employment and post-employment benefitsreceived Presidential assent in September 2020 . The Code has been published in the Gazette of India . However , the date on whichthe Code will come into effect has not been notified. The Company will assess the impact of the Code when it comes into effect andwill record any related impact in the period when the Code becomes effective.
The following tables summaries the components of net benefit expense recognized in the statement of profit and loss and the fundedstatus and amounts recognized in the balance sheet for the gratuity plan.
The weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligation as at 31 March 2024 is 4 years (2023: 4 years)
The fund is administered by Life Insurance Corporation of India ("LIC”) and Kotak Life Insurance. The overall expected rate of return onassets is determined based on the market prices prevailing on that date, applicable to the period over which the obligation is to be settled.
The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of inflation, seniority, promotion and otherrelevant factors, such as supply and demand in the employment market. The defined benefit plans expose the Company to a numberof actuarial risks as below:
Investment Risks - The company's performance is directly affected by the over- or under-performance of the investment assets ofthe gratuity plan. Inadequate performance could, among others, increase the future employer contributions.
Interest Rate Risk - This is the risk associated with a rise or fall in the interest rate which could affect liability and asset values.The plan is exposed to the interest rate risk toward its liability and asset values.
Regulatory Risk - TThe gratuity plan is exposed to multiple regulatory risks e.g., increase in the statutory benefit definition for gratuity.Higher costs from regulatory oversight of organisation pensions or from compliance toward existing trust and funding-relatedobligations (e.g., minimum funding requirements) contribute to the regulatory risks.
b) The company has some Labour cases pending against it in various courts and with Labour commissioners of various states.The company's liability for these cases are not disclosed since actual liability to be provided is unascertainabLe.
(i) Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account, net of advances as on 31st March 2024 is?340.73Mn (31 March 2023: ?93.44Mn).
(a) Leases of Branch Premises
(i) Ind AS 116 "Leases” is applied to all lease contracts. The company recorded the lease liability at the present value ofthe Lease payments discounted at the incremental borrowing rate of the company and the right of use (ROU) assetat measured at the amount of the initial measurement of the Lease Liability.
(ii) The foLLowing is the summary of practical expedients eLected on initial appLication:
1. AppLied a singLe discount rate to a portfoLio of Leases of simiLar assets in simiLar economic environmentwith a simiLar end date. Discount rate has been taken as the IncrementaL Borrowing rate of borrowings withsimiLar tenure.
2. AppLied the exemption not to recognize right-of-use assets and LiabiLities for Leases with Less than 12 monthsof Lease term on the date of initiaL appLication.
3. ExcLuded the initiaL direct costs from the measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date of initiaL appLication..
(iii) The entity takes branch premises and computers on Lease. BeLow are the changes made during the year in thecarrying vaLue of:
The primary objectives of the Company's capital management policy are to ensure that the Company complies with externallyimposed capital requirements and maintains strong credit ratings and healthy capital ratios in order to support its business and tomaximise shareholder value.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it according to changes in economic conditions and the riskcharacteristics of its activities. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the amount of dividendpayment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue capital securities. No changes have been made to the objectives,policies and processes from the previous years. However, they are under constant review by the Board.
The Company's debt equity ratio as on 31st March 2024 stands at 2.17 times (2.14 times as at 31 March 2023).
During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company has paid the interim dividend of '3.3/- per equity share for the year endedMarch 31, 2024 amounting to '2793.18 Mn (3 per equity share amounting to ' 2539.18 Mn for the year ended March 31 2023.)
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction in the principal (ormost advantageous) market at the measurement date under current market conditions , regardless of whether that price is directlyobservable or estimated using a valuation technique. In order to show how fair values have been derived, financial instruments areclassified based on a hierarchy of valuation techniques.
The Company's process to determine fair values is part of its periodic financial close process. The Audit Committee exercises theoverall supervision over the methodology and models to determine the fair value as part of its overall monitoring of financial closeprocess and controls. The responsibility of ongoing measurement resides with business units . Once submitted, fair value estimatesare also reviewed and challenged by the Risk and Finance functions.
Equity instruments
Equity instruments in non-Listed entities are initially recognised at transaction price and re-measured (to the extent informationis available) and valued on a case-by-case and classified as Level 3. The Company uses prices from prior transactions withoutadjustment to arrive at the fair value. Prior transaction represents the price at which same investment was sold in the deal transaction..
Cross Currency Swaps
Interest rate derivatives include interest rate swaps, cross currency interest rate swaps, basis swaps and interest rate forwards(FRAs). The most frequently applied valuation techniques include forward pricing and swap models, using present value calculationsby estimating future cash flows and discounting them with the appropriate yield curves incorporating funding costs relevant forthe position. These contracts are generally Level 2 unless adjustments to yield curves or credit spreads are based on significantnon-observable inputs, in which case, they are Level 3.
Interest rate derivatives
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign exchange contracts include open spot contracts, foreign exchange forward and swap contracts and over the-counter foreignexchange options. These instruments are valued by either observable foreign exchange rates, observable or calculated forward points
The management assessed that cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, trade payabtes, bank overdrafts and other currentLiabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
Below are the methodologies and assumptions used to determine fair values for the above financial instruments which are notrecorded and measured at fair value in the financial statements. These fair values were calculated for disclosure purposes only.
For financial assets and financial Liabilities that have a short-term maturity (Less than twelve months), the carrying amounts, whichare net of impairment, are a reasonable approximation of their fair value. Such instruments include: cash and balances, balancesother than cash and cash equivalents, trade payabtes and other financial Liabilities without a specific maturity. Such amounts havebeen classified as Level 2 on the basis that no adjustments have been made to the balances in the balance sheet..
Fair value of Loans estimated using a discounted cash flow model on contractual cash flows using actuat/estimated yields.
The floating rate Loans are fair valued on the basis of MCLR spread. For fixed rate Loans, the carrying values are a reasonableapproximation of their fair vaLue.
Risk is an integral part of the Company's business and sound risk management is critical to the success. As a financial institution, the
Company is exposed to risks that are particular to its lending and the environment within which it operates and primarily includesCredit, Liquidity, Market and Operational Risks. Company's goal in risk management is to ensure that it understands measures andmonitors the various risks that arise and the organization adheres strictly to the policies and procedures which are established to
address these risks. The Company has a risk management policy which covers risks associated with the financial assets and liabilities.The Board of Directors of the company are responsible for the overall risk management approach, approving risk management
strategies and principles. Risk Management Committee of the Board reviews credit, operations and market risks faced by MAFILperiodically.Company has appointed a Chief Credit Officer who reports to MD & CEO and presenting risk related matters to RiskManagement Committee and the Board.
The Company has implemented comprehensive policies and procedures to assess, monitor and manage risk throughout the Company.The risk management process is continuously reviewed, improved and adapted in the changing risk scenario and the agility of the riskmanagement process is monitored and reviewed for its appropriateness in the changing risk landscape. The process of continuousevaluation of risks includes taking stock of the risk landscape on an event-driven basis.
The Company has an elaborate process for risk management. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematicallyaddressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.
Credit risk is the risk that a customer or counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to theCompany. As the company predominantly lend against gold jewellery, which are liquid securities, its credit risks are comparativelylower. Its other verticals, Micro Finance, Vehicle Finance, Micro loans etc have significant credit risk.
Appraisal Risk: The borrowers are awarded risk grades and only eligible borrowers are financed. Besides continuous training ofemployees through digital media, Credit officers are imparted on the job and class room training on a continuous basis. Credit appraisalprocesses are being reviewed regularly by Credit Monitoring teams and credit auditors and more risk filters are added whenevernecessary.
Collection risk: As the gold ornaments are liquid, collection in gold portfolio attaches minimal risks. We have developed a team oftrained Relationship Managers and sales staff for continuous engagement with the borrowers under verticals like Micro Finance,Vehicle Finance, Housing loans, Micro loans etc to ensure timely payment of their dues. Collection efficiency of verticals are beingmonitored closely by the Senior Management.
Concentration risk: As on 31/03/2024, our gold loan portfolio is 64% of our consolidated AUM. Gold loans are granted against liquid
securities for short period which substantially insulates from credit risk and liquidity risk. We have already diversified into MicroFinance, Home Finance, Commercial Vehicles and budget to grow the new verticals so as to contain our exposure to gold to 50% ofthe total AUM in ten years.
Our geographical presence is largely in the southern India. We are now giving thrust for opening new branches in north and northeastern states which have high growth potentials. A geographical exposure limit will be fixed when operations of the new branchesare stabilised.
The credit risk management policy of the Company seeks to have following controls and key metrics that allows credit risks to be
identified, assessed, monitored and reported in a timely and efficient manner in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Standardize the process of identifying new risks and designing appropriate controls for these risks.
- Maintain an appropriate credit administration and loan review system.
- Establish metrics for portfolio monitoring.
- Minimize losses due to defaults or untimely payments by borrowers.
- Design appropriate credit risk mitigation techniques.
In order to mitigate the impact of credit risk in the future profitability, the company makes reserves basis the expected credit Loss(ECL) model for the outstanding loans as balance sheet date.
The below discussion describes the Company's approach for assessing impairment as stated in the significant accounting policies.
The Company considers a financial instrument defaulted and therefore Stage 3 (credit impaired) for ECL calculations in all caseswhen the borrower becomes 90 days past due on its contractual payments.
As a part of a qualitative assessment of whether a customer is in default, the Company also considers a variety of instances that mayindicate unlikeness to pay. When such events occur, the Company carefully considers whether the event should result in treating thecustomer as defaulted and therefore assessed as Stage 3 for ECL calculations ow whether Stage 2 is appropriate.
The outstanding balance at the reporting date adjusted for subsequent realisations in the case of Gold Loan, is considered as EADby the Company. Considering that the PD determined above factors in amount at default, there is no separate requirement toestimate EAD.
The Company uses historical information where available to determine PD. Considering the different products and schemes, theCompany has bifurcated its loan portfolio into various pools. For certain pools where historical information is available, the PD iscalculated using Incremental NPA approach considering fresh slippage of past 6 years. For those pools where historical informationis not available, the PD rates as stated by external reporting agencies is considered.
While estimating the expected credit loss, the company reviews macro-economic developments occurring in the economy andthe market it operates in. Forward looking information is considered in addition to historical default rates to assess the probabilityof default for Stage 1 and Stage 2 of Loan contracts since it's initial recognition and its measurement of ECL. Accordingly, thecompany has assessed that the macro-economic variables that may impact credit risk are GDP growth, Interest and Inflation rates,Unemployment rates etc. Post management overlay, the PD percentages are mentioned below:
4) Onlending, Corporate Finance and Project and Industrial Finance Loan, external ratings or internal evaluation with a managementoverlay for each customer.
5) Personal Loans and other verticals, external ratings or internal evaluation with a management overlay for each customerindustry segment.
* Excluding restructured loans, where in Vehicle loan Stage II restructured loans for CV-65% ,BUS -63% and CAR -100% as at March 31,2024.
** Excludes portfolio where PD has been considered at 100%
In case of Gold loans, incremental NPA is considered after taking into account auctions during the year since such cases are auctionedand total dues are recovered even before the account turns NPA..
The Company determines its recovery rates by analysing the recovery trends over different periods of time after a loan has defaulted.Based on its analysis of historical trends, homogenous nature of the loans etc, the Company has assessed that significant recoveries
*In case of Gold Loan the Loan To VaLue(LTV), at the time of disbursement is betow 75% (As per the RBI norms) and the remainingvalue (25%) of asset held by the company acts as a margin of safety , protecting the company against volatility in asset price.LTV isone of the factor for gradation of risk. Also it reflects in the fixing of interest rates of each type of loans/ schemes. Normally fixinghigher interest rate for loans having higher LTV% and vice versa.
LGD Rates have been computed internally based on the discounted recoveries in NPA accounts that are closed/ written off/repossessed and upgraded during the year. LGD rates for SME, corporate loans and other loans is considered based on proxy FIRB
rates for secured loans.
In estimating LGD, the company reviews macro-economic developments taking place in the economy. Based on internal evaluation,company has provided a management overlay in LGD computed for Vehicle and SME portfolios.
The Company has applied management overlays to the ECL Model to consider the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the provision.The adjustment to the probability of default has been assessed considering the likelihood of increased credit risk and consequentialdefault due to the pandemic. The impact on collateral values is also assessed for determination of adjustment to the toss given defaultand reasonable haircuts are applied wherever necessary. The number of days past due shatt exclude the moratorium period for thepurposes of asset classification as per the Company's policy
As per the RBI guidelines , the ECL policy has been approved by Audit Committe and the Board.Modifications to the ECL model, ifany, is approved by the Board. As part of the management overlays, as per the approved ECL policy, the management has adjustedthe underlying PD as mentioned above and in case of corporate loan by downgrading the ratings to one level lower) and LGD ascomputed by ECL Model as mentioned above depending on the nature of the portfolio/borrower, the management's estimate of thefuture stress and risk and available market information. Refer note 5.2(vii) to the financial statements.
Asset and Liability Management (ALM) is defined as the practice of managing risks arising due to mismatches in the asset and liabilities.
Company's funding consists of both long term as well as short term sources with different maturity patterns and varying interestrates. On the other hand, the asset book also comprises of loans of different duration and interest rates. Maturity mismatches aretherefore common and has an impact on the liquidity and profitability of the company. It is necessary for Company's to monitor andmanage the assets and liabilities in such a manner to minimize mismatches and keep them within reasonable limits.
The objective of this policy is to create an institutional mechanism to compute and monitor periodically the maturity pattern of thevarious liabilities and assets of Company to (a) ascertain in percentage terms the nature and extent of mismatch in different maturitybuckets, especially the 1-30/31days bucket, which would indicate the structural liquidity (b) the extent and nature of cumulative
mismatch in different buckets indicative of short term dynamic Liquidity and © the residual maturity pattern of repricing of assets andLiabilities which would show the likely impact of movement of interest rate in either direction on profitability. This policy will guidethe ALM system in Company.
The scope of ALM function can be described as follows:
- Liquidity risk management
- Management of market risks
- Others
Liquidity risk refers to the risk that the Company may not meet its financiaL obLigations. Liquidity risk arises due to the unavaiLabiLityof adequate funds at an appropriate cost or tenure. The objective of liquidity risk management is to maintain sufficient liquidityand ensure that funds are available for use as per requirements. The Company consistently generates sufficient cash flows fromoperating and financial activities to meet its financial obligations as and when they fall due. Our resource mobilisation team sourcesfunds from multiple sources, including from banks, financial institutions and capital markets to maintain a healthy mix of sources.The resource mobilisation team is responsible for diversifying fund raising sources, managing interest rate risks and maintaininga strong relationship with banks, financial institutions, mutual funds, insurance companies, other domestic and foreign financialinstitutions and rating agencies to ensure the liquidity risk is well addressed.
Forex Risk is a risk that exists when a financial transaction is denominated in a currency other than the domestic currency of thecompany. Any appreciation/depreciation of the base currency or the depreciation/appreciation of the denominated currency will affectthe cash flows emanating from that transaction. The company has fully hedged the forex risk by derivative instruments.
Interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.
We are subject to interest rate risk, principally because we lend to clients at fixed interest rates and for periods that may differ fromour funding sources, while our borrowings are at both fixed and variable interest rates for different periods. We assess and manageour interest rate risk by managing our assets and liabilities. Our Asset Liability Management Committee evaluates asset liabilitymanagement, and ensures that all significant mismatches, if any, are being managed appropriately.
The Company has Board Approved Asset Liability Management (ALM) policy for managing interest rate risk and policy for determining
the interest rate to be charged on the loans given.
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in the interest rates on the portion of borrowingsaffected. With all other variables held constant, the profit before taxes affected through the impact on floating rate borrowings,as follows:
The Company's exposure to price risk is not material. The drop in gold prices is unlikely to have a significant impact on asset qualityof the company since the disbursement LTV is below 75% and average portfolio LTV as on the reporting period was 62% to 65%only.However the sustained decrease in market price may cause for decrease in the size of our Gold Loan Portfolio and the interestincome.Management monitors the gold prices and other loans on regular basis.
Operational risk is the risk of loss arising from systems failure, human error, fraud or external events. When controls fail tooperate effectively, operational risks can cause damage to reputation, have legal or regulatory implications, or lead to financialloss. The Company cannot expect to eliminate all operational risks, but it endeavours to manage these risks through a controlframework and by monitoring and responding to potential risks. Controls include effective segregation of duties, access, authorisationand reconciliation procedures, staff education and assessment processes, such as the use of internal audit. A Risk ManagementCommittee comprising representatives of the Senior Management, reviews matters relating to operational and business risk,including corrective and remedial actions as regards people and processes.
The Company has adopted Liquidity Risk Management (LRM) framework on liquidity standards as prescribed by the RBI
guidelines and has put in place requisite systems and processes to enable periodical computation and reporting of the LiquidityCoverage Ratio (LCR). The mandated regulatory threshold is embedded into the Liquidity Risk The Company computes the
LCR and reports the same to the Asset Liability Management Committee (ALCO) every month for review as well as to the ALMCommittee of the Board.
The Company follows the criteria laid down by RBI for calculation of High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA),gross outflows andinflows within the next 30-day period. HQLA predominantly comprises unencumbered Cash and Bank balances,Governmentsecurities viz., Treasury Bills, Central and State Government securities, Investments in TREPs (Triparty Repo trades in GovernmentSecurities provided by The Clearing Corporation of India).
The Board shall have the overall responsibility for management of liquidity risk. The Board shall decide the strategy,policies andprocedures to manage liquidity risk in accordance with the liquidity risk tolerance/limitsdecided by itfrom time to time.The ALMCommittee of the Board of Directors shall be responsible for evaluating the liquidity risk.Further details regarding managementresponsibilities on Liquidity Risk Management is disclosed under note 56(vi).
1. Oversee the Company's financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financial information to ensure that the financialstatement is correct, sufficient and credible.
2. Recommending to the Board the appointment, reappointment, and if required, the replacement or removal of the statutoryauditor and the fixation of the audit fee.
3. Approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other services rendered by the statutory auditors.
4. Reviewing with management the annual financial statements before submission to the Board for approval with particularreference to:
a) Matters required to be included in the Directors Responsibility Statement to be included in the board's report in terms ofclause(C) of Sub-section 3 of section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013.
b) Changes if any in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same.
c) Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment by management.
d) Significant adjustments made in the financial statement arising out of audit findings.
e) Compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to the financial statements.
f) Disclosure of any related party transactions.
g) Qualifications in the draft audit report.
5. Reviewing with the management the quarterly financial statements before submission to the board for approval.
6. Reviewing, with the management, the statement of uses/ application of funds raised through an issue (public issue, rights issue,preferential issue, etc.), the statement of funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the offer document/ prospectus/notice and the report submitted by the monitoring agency monitoring the utilization of proceeds of a public or rights issue, andmaking appropriate recommendations to the Board to take up steps in this matter;
7. Review and monitor the auditor's independence and performance, and the effectiveness of the audit process;
8. Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the company with related parties;
9. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
10. Valuation of undertakings or assets of the company, wherever it is necessary;
11. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
12. Reviewing the management performance of the statutory and internal auditors and the adequacy of the internal control system.
13. Reviewing the adequacy of the internal audit function if any including the structure of internal audit department, staffing andseniority of the official heading the department, reporting structure coverage and frequency of internal audit.
14. Discussion with internal auditors regarding any significant findings and fottow-up thereon.
15. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the internal auditors into matters where there is suspected fraud orirregularity or a failure of internal control systems of a material nature and reporting the matter to the Board.
16. Discussion with statutory auditors before the audit commences about the nature and scope of the audit as well as post-auditdiscussions to ascertain any area of concern.
17. To look into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payments to the depositors, debenture - holders, shareholders (in caseof non-payment of declared dividends) and creditors.
18. To review the function of whistle blower mechanism in case the same exists.
19. Approval of appointment of CFO (i.e., the whole-time Finance Director or any other person heading the finance function ordischarging that function) after assessing the qualifications, experience and background, etc. of the candidate;
20. Monitoring the end use of funds raised through public offers and related matters.
21. Carrying out any other function as mentioned in the terms of reference of the audit committee.
22. Reviewing the utilization of loans and/ or advances from/ investment by the holding company in the subsidiary exceeding rupees100 crore or 10% of the asset size of the subsidiary, whichever is lower including existing loans/ advances/ investments existingas on the date of coming into force of this provision.
23. Consider and comment on rationale, cost-benefits and impact of schemes involving merger, demerger, amalgamation etc., onthe listed entity and its shareholders.
24. The Audit Committee must ensure that an Information System Audit of the internal systems and processes is conducted at leastonce in two years to assess operational risks faced by the NBFCs.
a) The Committee shall put in place a broader policy describing the qualification, experience and other positive attributes forselection of Executive/whole time directors including their age of retirement.
b) The committee shall formulate and put in place guiding principles to determine the qualities, qualifications, and theparameters to determine the 'fit and proper' criteria for appointment of independent Directors keeping in mind the diversityquotient the company's board shall maintain from time to time and subject to the applicable regulatory requirements.
c) Filling in a timely manner vacancy on the board of the company including the position of executive/whole time directors.
d) Selection of directors, key management personnel and persons to be appointed in senior management positions as definedby the board and recommend to the board for their appointment and removal thereof.
a. The committee shall formulate and recommend to the Board of Directors of the Company for its approval a policyrelating to the remuneration for the Directors, Key managerial Personnel, Senior Management* and other employees fromtime to time.
b. The policy as aforesaid shall be formulated to ensure that-
1. The level and composition of remuneration are reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate directors ofthe quality required to run the company successfully;
2. Relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks; and
3. Remuneration to directors, key managerial personnel and senior management involves a balance between fixed andincentive pay reflecting short and long term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the company andits goals;
c. The committee shall review the performance of individual directors of the company on a yearly basis at the end of eachfinancial year or at such periodicity as the committee deems fit and recommend to the board on the basis of such review,whether a director to be recommended for re- appointment or not.
d. The committee shall review the performance of the Executive/Whole time Directors of the company and fix suitablecompensation packages in consideration of their performance, contributions, the general business environment in whichthe company operates and financial position of the company. The remuneration package may be a combination of fixedand performance based bonus/incentives for the period under review.
e. The committee shall along with the management review the performance of Key managerial personnel and seniormanagement* persons on a periodical basis and fix their remuneration packages in accordance with the policies approvedby the Board. The period of gap between two such reviews shall not elapse fifteen months.
f. As per SEBI (LODR)Regulations,2018 (Amendment Regulations) dated May 9,2018, the additional responsibilities entrusted
with Nomination Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee with effect from 1st April 2019 are as follows: -
1. NRC shall revisit the list of Senior Management to assess the additions to the list.
2. NRC shall recommend remuneration of Senior Management* to the Board
3. Formulating Succession Planning for Senior Management.
4. Review and affirm the senior management* shall abide by the code of conduct on an annual basis.
5. Senior Management* shall make disclosure to the Board relating to all material, Financial and Commercial transactions,where they have a personal interest that may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at a large.
a. The committee shall ensure that at all times, the board of the company has a fair combination of independent, non-executiveand executive directors meeting the governance standards set by the board and in compliance with regulatory requirements,SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 etc. prevailing from time to time.
b. Ensure that the organization structure and flow of command meets the governance standard set for the internalmanagement of the company.
c. The committee may evaluate and put in place proper mechanism for refreshment trainings for directors on relevant subject.
d. The committee shall evaluate and put in place a proper mechanism to ensure that the independence of independentdirectors are always maintained and to ensure that there are no situations which suggest the existence of circumstancesresulting in the loss of independence of any directors of the company.
e. The committee shall put in place subject to the provisions of applicable laws, policies and procedure for determining theretirement and re-appointment of independent and other directors on the board of the company.
f. Committee shall ensure that at all times the sub committees of the Board is functioning and are constituted according tothe regulatory requirement and governance policies of the company.
g. The committee shall oversee the overall governance standards and policies of the company and delegation of authoritiesto match with the best practices in relation to the size of the company and the level of its operations to protect the interestof all stake holders.
A) The purpose of the RMC reviews the risk management framework and risk appetite of the Company, examine the adequacy andeffectiveness of the risk management policy, and ensure appropriate / adequate reporting to the Board with recommendationswhere required. To this effect the RMC will:
(i) Oversee the development and implementation of the risk management strategy and practices by the Company and assessthe effectiveness thereof.
(ii) Ensure that the Company has an appropriate and effective mechanism to identify, measure, control and monitor allapplicable risks on a timely basis and as accurately as feasible.
(iii) Call for appropriate data/ information to confirm the risk assessments of the past or projections for the future includingdevelopment of any key performance or risk tolerance indicators.
(iv) Ensure that the risk management policy in force is in tune with regulatory requirements, corporate governance standards,emerging new risks and industry best practices.
(v) Review major breaches in policy.
(vi) Appraise uncovered/ residual risks to the Board.
(vii) Continuous Monitoring of the existence of Cyber security in the Company
(viii) Assess the capacity of the Company to withstand major 'shocks', financial or otherwise, caused by market forces, regulatorydirectives, environment, any other external factors or internal upheavals.
(ix) To formulate a detailed risk management policy which shall include:
1) A framework for identification of internal and external risks specifically faced by the listed entity, in particular includingfinancial, operational, sectoral, sustainability (particularly, ESG related risks), information, cyber security risks or anyother risk as may be determined by the Committee.
2) Measures for risk mitigation including systems and processes for internal control of identified risks.
3) Business continuity plan.
(x) To ensure that appropriate methodology, processes and systems are in place to monitor and evaluate risks associatedwith the business of the Company;
(xi) To monitor and oversee implementation of the risk management policy, including evaluating the adequacy of riskmanagement systems;
(xii) To periodically review the risk management policy, at least once in two years, including by considering the changingindustry dynamics and evolving complexity;
(xiii) To keep the board of directors informed about the nature and content of its discussions, recommendations and actionsto be taken;
(xiv) The appointment, removal and terms of remuneration of the Chief Risk Officer (if any) shall be subject to review by the RiskManagement Committee;
(xv) The Risk Management Committee shall coordinate its activities with other committees, in instances where there is anyoverlap with activities of such committees, as per the framework laid down by the board of directors."
i. Formulate and Draft the CSR policy and recommend the same to the Board for approval;
ii. Review and recommend any new CSR initiatives to be taken up by the company including the selection/appointment ofimplementation agencies;
iii. Review the progress of CSR projects already undertaken by the company and the utilization of budgets for each such projects;
iv. Review and recommend any amendments to be made in the CSR policy of the Company;
v. Formulate and recommend to the board monitoring and reporting mechanism for the projects or programmes.
vi. Formulate and recommend to the board details of need and impact assessment, if any, for the projects undertaken bythe company.
vii To carry such other functions as may be delegated to it by the board relating to CSR activities of the Company
viii. Review and recommend the CSR report to be included in the board's report.
ix. Formulate and recommend to the board the list of CSR projects or programmes that are approved to be undertaken in areas orsubjects specified in Schedule VII of the Act
x. Formulate and recommend to the board the manner of execution of such projects or programmes.
xi. Formulate and recommend to the board the modalities of utilisation of funds and implementation schedules for the projects orprogrammes.
I. The committee shall meet once in a month and transact the following business;
a. Management of liquidity position, long term and short term.
b. Review of ALM Returns to be submitted to RBI.
c. Decision on disposal of surplus funds of the company for shorter durations (up to 6 months).
d. Pricing of the products of the company depending upon the cost and benefit analysis both on the asset side and liabilityside of the balance sheet.
e. Notwithstanding anything stated herein above, the committee shall consider and discharge such other functions as maybe necessary for the day to day management of the company or such other functions as may be directed by RBI fromtime to time.
II. CEO of the company shall act as the chairman of the committee and in his absence any other member shall act as the Chairmanof the committee and shall chair the meeting.
III. The committee shall have power to invite such other officers or employees of the company as and when required.
IV. The committee shall function under the overall supervision of the Risk management committee constituted under RBI Directives.
V. CFO shall act as the member secretary of the committee.
Discussion paper covering the following areas will be deliberated by ALCO namely;
• Liquidity risk management
• Management of market risk
• Funding and capital planning
• Profit planning and growth projection
• Forecasting and analyzing 'What if scenario' and preparation of contingency plans
The committee shall be responsible for overseeing and dealing with operational matters from time to time. Such matters include: -
(a) To deliberate and make recommendation to the Board on all transactions and matters relating to the business of thecompany or its investments.
(b) Dispose the short term surplus of the company in eligible short term investment instruments and securities with a maturityperiod of not more than one year as recommended by the ALM committee of the company or to meet any statutoryobligations or cash collaterals as part of lending arrangement or as caution deposits and also to authorize officers or
directors for the purpose.
a) Approve financial arrangements whether as working capital demand loans or against assignment of receivables of thecompany or buy out of port folios or by such other means with banks and other financial institutions including the signing
of such documents for facilities within the borrowing powers of the Board.
b) Approve the creation of any mortgage/charge or other encumbrance over the company's properties or assets for theabove purposes.
c) Approve the issuing or providing or permitting the company to issue or provide any form of guarantee or indemnity orother financial or non-financial support in the ordinary course of business.
d) To consider the issue of commercial papers and other short term or long term instruments for raising funds from the market.
e) Authorize changes in signatories in respect of accounts maintained by the company with banks and other financialinstitutions.
f) Authorization for opening, operation and Closing of Bank Accounts in different centres for different branches.
g) Approve fully hedged foreign currency transactions, including External Commercial Borrowings, Trade Credits, InterCorporate Deposits and Foreign currency denominated Loans with domestic and overseas banks, investor classes,corporate and other financial institutions.
h) Buyback or Re-purchase of NCDs and other Debt Securities.
i) Allotment of Debentures and Bonds: -
1) Approve the allotment of debentures and bonds including domestic and overseas fully hedged foreign currencyinstruments issued by the Company within in the overall limit set for the issue and the creation/modification/satisfaction of mortgage/charge on such debentures/bonds as the case may be.
2) Allotment of Shares under Employees Stock Option Schemes approved by Board from time to time.
j) Others:
1) Authorizing officers of the company for making necessary application for registration under different enactments foremployee welfare, fiscal and other municipal or local or subordinate legislations.
2) Authorizing officers of the company by grant of power of attorneys or by resolution so as to represent beforeGovernment, Judicial or quasi - judicial bodies or other authorities for sanction, approval or other permissions onsuch matters affecting the business of the company.
3) Authorizing officers of the company by grant of power of attorneys or by way of resolution for matters in connectionwith day to day business activities, opening of branches, execution of rent/tenancy agreements, represent thecompany before any statutory or regulatory bodies.
(i) authorization of any director or directors of the Company or other officer or officers of the Company, including by the grant ofpower of attorneys, to do such acts, deeds and things as such authorized person in his/her/its absolute discretion may deemnecessary or desirable in connection with the issue, offer and allotment of the Bonds;
(ii) giving or authorizing the giving by concerned persons of such declarations, affidavits, certificates, consents and authorities asmay be required from time to time;
(iii) appointing the lead managers to the issue in accordance with the provisions of the Debt Regulations;
(iv) seeking, if required, any approval, consent or waiver from the Company's lenders, and/or parties with whom the Company hasentered into various commercial and other agreements, and/or any/all concerned government and regulatory authorities inIndia, and/or any other approvals, consents or waivers that may be required in connection with the issue, offer and allotmentof the Bonds;
(v) deciding, approving, modifying or altering the pricing and terms of the Bonds, and all other related matters, including thedetermination of the size of the Bond issue up to the maximum limit prescribed by the Board and the minimum subscription forthe Issue;
(vi) approval of the draft and final prospectus or disclosure document as the case may be (including amending, varying or modifyingthe same, as may be considered desirable or expedient) as finalized in consultation with the lead managers, in accordance withall applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines;
(vii) seeking the listing of the Bonds on any Indian stock exchange, submitting the listing application to such stock exchange andtaking all actions that may be necessary in connection with obtaining such listing;
(viii) appointing the registrar and other intermediaries to the Issue, in accordance with the provisions of the Debt Regulations
(ix) finalization of and arrangement for the submission of the draft prospectus to be submitted to the Stock Exchange(s) for receivingcomments from the public and the prospectus to be filed with the Stock Exchange(s), and any corrigendum, amendmentssupplements thereto;
(x) appointing the debenture trustee and execution of the trust deed in connection with the Issue, in accordance with the provisionsof the Debt Regulations;
(xi) authorization of the maintenance of a register of holders of the Bonds;
(xii) finalization of the basis of allotment of the Bonds including in the event of over-subscription;
(xiii) finalization of the allotment of the Bonds on the basis of the applications received;
(xiv) acceptance and appropriation of the proceeds of the Issue; and
(xv) To generally do any other act and/or deed, to negotiate and execute any document/s, application/s, agreement/s, undertaking/s,deed/s, affidavits, declarations and certificates, and/or to give such direction as it deems fit or as may be necessary or desirablewith regard to the Issue.
Frequency of meetings, powers, roles and responsibilities and other matters / terms of reference of IT Strategy Committee related toIT Governance shall be as per RBI Master Direction including any amendments thereto from time to time. IT Strategy Committee willcarry out review and amend the IT strategies in line with the corporate strategies, Board Policy reviews, cyber security arrangementsand any other matters related to IT Governance. (RBI Master Direction on Information Technology Framework for the NBFC Sector(SI) dated June 08, 2017)
IT Strategy Committee may delegate any of its powers / roles / responsibilities and may constitute sub-committees including ITSteering Committee as may be required for complying with RBI Master Direction and proper implementation of IT Governance.Minutes of IT Strategy Committee shall periodically be placed before the Board.
2. Recommending to the Board the appointment, reappointment, and if required, the replacement or removal of the statutoryauditor and the fixation of audit fee.
a) Matters required to be included in the Directors Responsibility Statement to be included in the board's report in terms ofclause (c) of Sub-section 3 of section134 of the Companies Act, 2013.
d) Significant adjustment made in the financial statement arising out of audit findings.
7. Review and monitor the auditor's independence and performance, and effectiveness of audit process;
12. Reviewing with the management performance of the statutory and internal auditors and adequacy of the internal control system.
13. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function if any including the structure of internal audit department, staffing and seniorityof the official heading the department, reporting structure coverage and frequency of internal audit.
14. Discussion with internal auditors regarding any significant findings and follow-up thereon.
16. Discussion with statutory auditors before audit commences about the nature and scope of audit as wett as post-audit discussionsto ascertain any area of concern.
17. To took into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payments to the depositors, debenture - holders, shareholders (in caseof non-payment of declared dividends) and creditors.
19. Approval of appointment of CFO (i.e., the whote-time Finance Director or any other person heading the finance function ordischarging that function) after assessing the qualifications, experience and background, etc. of the candidate;
21. Carrying out any other function as mentioned in the terms of reference of audit committee.
a. The committee shall formulate and recommend to the Board of Directors of the Company for its approval a policy relatingto the remuneration for the Directors, Key managerial Personnel, Senior Management* and other employees fromtime to time.
*For the purpose of this Code the term 'senior management' shall mean the officers and personnel of the listed entity whoare members of its core management team, excluding the Board of Directors, and shall also comprise all the members ofthe management one level below the Chief Executive Officer or Managing Director or Whole Time Director or Manager(including Chief Executive Officer and Manager, in case they are not part of the Board of Directors) and shall specificallyinclude the functional heads, by whatever name called and the Company Secretary and the Chief Financial Officer.
*For the purpose of this Code the term "Senior Management” shall mean and include Chief Financial Officer, Head -Analytics and Business Review, Company Secretary, Vice President - Compliance, Chief Risk Officer, Head - InformationTechnology Department, Head - Human Resource Department, Head - Internal Audit Department, HRM Training Head,Headof Sales Dept, Head of Operation Dept, Head of Vigilance Dept
In addition to what is stated above, the Committee shall discharge such other functions as may be delegated to it by the Board orprescribed under any law, rules, regulations or orders or directions of any statutory or regulatory body including stock exchangeswhere the securities of the company are listed.
a) A framework for identification of internal and external risks specifically faced by the listed entity, in particular includingfinancial, operational, sectoral, sustainability (particularly, ESG related risks), information, cyber security risks or anyother risk as may be determined by the Committee.
b) Measures for risk mitigation including systems and processes for internal control of identified risks.
c) Business continuity plan.
B) The RMC shall be empowered to call for any studies, information, data or analyses in matters pertaining to managementof risk from the officers of the Company, issue orders for investigation on any risk related subject including constitutionof any sub-committee for such purpose and seek the opinions or reports of independent experts/ professionals whereconsidered desirable or essential.
C) The Risk Management Committee shall have powers to seek information from any employee, obtain outside legal or otherprofessional advice and secure attendance of outsiders with relevant expertise, if it considers necessary.
a) Approve the allotment of debentures and bonds including domestic and overseas fully hedged foreign currencyinstruments issued by the Company within in the overall limit set for the issue and the creation/modification/satisfaction of mortgage/charge on such debentures/bonds as the case may be.
b) Allotment of Shares under Employees Stock Option Schemes approved by Board from time to time.
a) Authorizing officers of the company for making necessary application for registration under different enactments foremployee welfare, fiscal and other municipal or local or subordinate legislations.
b) Authorizing officers of the company by grant of power of attorneys or by resolution so as to represent beforeGovernment, Judicial or quasi - judicial bodies or other authorities for sanction, approval or other permissions onsuch matters affecting the business of the company.
c) Authorizing officers of the company by grant of power of attorneys or by way of resolution for matters in connectionwith day to day business activities, opening of branches, execution of rent/tenancy agreements, represent thecompany before any statutory or regulatory bodies.
(iv) seeking, if required, any approval, consent or waiver from the Company's Lenders, and/or parties with whom the Company hasentered into various commercial and other agreements, and/or any/all concerned government and regulatory authorities inIndia, and/or any other approvals, consents or waivers that may be required in connection with the issue, offer and allotmentof the Bonds;
(viii) Appointing the registrar and other intermediaries to the Issue, in accordance with the provisions of the Debt Regulations;
(xiii) finalization of the allotment of the Bonds on the basis of the applications received; (xiv)acceptance and appropriation of theproceeds of the Issue; and
(xiv) To generally do any other act and/or deed, to negotiate and execute any document/s, application/s, agreement/s, undertaking/s,deed/s, affidavits, declarations and certificates, and/or to give such direction as it deems fit or as may be necessary or desirablewith regard to the Issue.
Divergence in asset classification and provisioning above a certain threshold to be decided by the Reserve Bank:-Nit
There are no items of income and expenditure of exceptional nature for the financial years ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023
The auditors have expressed an unmodified opinion on the standalone financial statements of the Company for the financial yearsended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024.
The company did not have any long-term contracts including derivative contracts for which there were any material foreseeable losses
Amount of Unclaimed dividend 4.40 Mn transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund during the year 2023-24.
The Company has not granted unsecured advances against collateral of intangible securities such as charge over the rights, licensesor authority
Previous year figures have been regrouped/reclassified, where necessary, to conform current year's classification.
As per our Report of even date
For M S K A & Associates For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Chartered Accountants
ICAI Firm Registration No:105047W
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Tushar Kurani V. P. Nandakumar V. R. Ramachandran
Partner Managing Director & CEO Non Executive Director
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For S K Patodia & Associates LLP
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Ankush Goyal Bindu A. L Manoj Kumar V. R
Partner Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
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Date: 24th May, 2024 Date: 24th May, 2024