Capital Commitments
(a) A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event,the Company has a present legal or constructive obligationthat can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that anoutflow of economic benefits will be required to settle theobligation.
(b) The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate ofthe consideration required to settle the present obligationat reporting date, considering the risks and uncertaintiessurrounding the obligation.
(c) When some or all of the economic benefits required tosettle a provision are expected to be recovered from athird party, the receivable is recognized as an asset if it isvirtually certain that reimbursement will be received andthe amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.The expense relating to a provision is presented in thestatement of profit and loss net of reimbursement, if any.
(d) Contingent liabilities are possible obligations that arise frompast events and whose existence will only be confirmed bythe occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more futureevents not wholly within the control of the Company. Whereit is not probable that an outflow of economic benefits willbe required, or the amount cannot be estimated reliably,the obligation is disclosed as a contingent liability, unless
the probability of outflow of economic benefits is remote.Contingent liabilities are disclosed on the basis of judgmentof the management/independent experts. These arereviewed at each balance sheet date and are adjusted toreflect the current management estimate.
(e) Show Cause Notices (SCNs) issued by various Governmentauthorities are generally not considered as obligation.However, when the demand notices are raised against theSCNs and disputed by the Company, they are classified asdisputed obligations.
(f) Contingent assets are possible assets that arise frompast events and whose existence will be confirmed onlyby the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or moreuncertain future events not wholly within the control ofthe Company. Contingent assets are disclosed in thefinancial statements when inflow of economic benefits isprobable on the basis of judgment of management. Theseare assessed continually to ensure that developments areappropriately reflected in the financial statements.
(g) Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation inmeasurement are recognized when there is a presentobligation as a result of past events and it is probable thatthere will be an outflow of resources. Contingent liabilities/assets exceeding ? 5 Lacs in each case are disclosed byway of notes to accounts except when there is remotepossibility of settlement/realization.
(h) Estimated amount of contracts (Inclusive of Tax & net ofadvances) remaining to be executed on capital accountsare disclosed in each case above ? 5 lacs.
a) Current Tax
Provision for current tax is made as per the provisions ofthe Income Tax Act, 1961. The tax rates and tax laws usedto compute the amount are those that are enacted orsubstantially enacted at the reporting date.
Current tax relating to items recognized out side the P&Lare recognized either in Other Comprehensive Income orOther Equity.
Deferred tax is provided, using the balance sheet method,on all temporary differences at the reporting date betweenthe tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carryingamounts for financial reporting purposes consideringthe tax rate and tax laws that have been enacted orsubstantively enacted as on the reporting date.
Deferred tax relating to items recognized outside Statementof Profit and Loss is recognized outside Statement of Profitand Loss (either in Other Comprehensive Income or inEquity).
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset ifa legal right exists to set off the same.
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash at bank, cash in hand,
TREPS/CROMS and short-term deposits with an original maturity
of three months or less, which are subject to an insignificant risk
of changes in value.
The Management of the company monitors the operating resultsof its business Segments for the purpose of making decisionsabout resource allocation and performance assessment.Segment performance is evaluated based on profit or lossand is measured consistently with profit or loss in the financialstatements.
The Operating segments have been identified on the basis of thenature of products / services.
a) Segment revenue includes directly identifiable with/allocable to the segment including inter-segment revenue.
b) Expenses that are directly identifiable with / allocable tosegments are considered for determining the segmentresult.
c) Expenses which relate to the Company as a whole andnot allocable to segments are included under unallocableexpenditure.
d) Income which relates to the Company as a whole and notallocable to segments is included in unallocable income.
e) Segment assets including CWIP and liabilities includethose directly identifiable with the respective segments.Unallocable assets and liabilities represent the assets andliabilities that relate to the Company as a whole and notallocable to any segment.
Basic earnings per equity share is computed by dividing thenet profit after tax attributable to the equity shareholders bythe weighted average number of equity shares outstandingduring the year. Diluted earnings per equity share is computedby dividing adjusted net profit after tax by the aggregate ofweighted average number of equity shares and dilutive potentialequity shares during the year.
Statement of cash flow is prepared in accordance with theindirect method prescribed in Ind AS 7, 'Statement of CashFlows'
The Company measures financial instruments includingderivatives and specific investments (other than subsidiary, jointventure and associates), at fair value at each balance sheet date.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured ordisclosed in the financial statements are categorized within thefair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowestlevel input that is significant to the fair value measurement asa whole:
(i) Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in activemarkets for identical assets or liabilities
(ii) Level 2 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest levelinput that is significant to the fair value measurement isdirectly or indirectly observable
(iii) Level 3 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest levelinput that is significant to the fair value measurement isunobservable.
For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the balance sheeton a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfershave occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessingcategorization (based on the lowest level input that is significantto the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of eachreporting period.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Company hasdetermined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of thenature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and thelevel of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financialasset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrumentof another entity.
a) Classification
The Company classifies financial assets as subsequentlymeasured at amortized cost, fair value through othercomprehensive income or fair value through Statementof Profit and Loss on the basis of its business model formanaging the financial assets and the contractual cashflows characteristics of the financial asset.
All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus,in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair valuethrough Statement of Profit and Loss, transaction coststhat are attributable to the acquisition of the financialasset.
For purposes of subsequent measurement financial assetsare classified in below categories:
A financial asset other than derivatives and specificinvestments, is subsequently measured at amortisedcost if it is held within a business model whoseobjective is to hold the asset in order to collectcontractual cash flows and the contractual termsof the financial asset give rise on specified dates tocash flows that are solely payments of principal andinterest on the principal amount outstanding.
A financial asset other than derivatives comprisingspecific investment is subsequently measured atfair value through other comprehensive income if itis held within a business model whose objective isachieved by both collecting contractual cash flowsand selling financial assets and the contractual termsof the financial asset give rise on specified dates tocash flows that are solely payments of principal andinterest on the principal amount outstanding. TheCompany has made an irrevocable election for itsinvestments which are classified as equity instrumentsto present the subsequent changes in fair value inother comprehensive income based on its businessmodel.
A financial asset comprising derivatives which isnot classified in any of the above categories aresubsequently fair valued through profit or loss.
A financial asset is primarily derecognized when the rightsto receive cash flows from the asset have expired or theCompany has transferred its rights to receive cash flowsfrom the asset.
i. The company has accounted for its investment insubsidiaries, joint ventures and associates at cost.The company assesses whether there is any indicationthat these investments may be impaired. If any suchindication exists, the investment is considered forimpairment based on the fair value thereof.
ii. When the company issues financial guarantees onbehalf of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associatesinitially it measures the financial guarantee at theirfair values and subsequently measures at higher of:
• The amount of loss allowance determined inaccordance with impairment requirements of IndAS 109 and
• The amount initially recognized less, whenappropriate, the cumulative amount of incomerecognized in accordance with the principlesof Ind AS 115 'Revenue from Contracts withCustomers'
iii. The Company recognize the initial fair value offinancial guarantee as deemed investment with acorresponding liability recorded as financial guaranteeobligation. Such deemed investment is added tothe carrying value amount of the investment insubsidiaries, joint venture and associates. Financialguarantee obligation is recognized as other incomein Statement of Profit and Loss over the remainingperiod of financial guarantee.
f) Impairment of other financial assets
The Company assesses impairment based on expectedcredit losses (ECL) model for measurement and recognitionof impairment loss on the financial assets that are tradereceivables or contract revenue receivables and all leasereceivables etc.
(B) Financial Liabilities
The Company classifies all financial liabilities as subsequentlymeasured at amortized cost, except for financial liabilitiesat fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss. Suchliabilities, including derivatives shall be subsequentlymeasured at fair value.
All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair valueand, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, netof directly attributable transaction costs. The Company'sfinancial liabilities include trade and other payables, loansand borrowings including bank overdrafts, and derivativefinancial instruments.
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on theirclassification, as described below:
After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans andborrowings are subsequently measured at amortizedcost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method.Gains and losses are recognized in Statement of Profitand Loss when the liabilities are derecognized as wellas through the EIR amortization process.
Amortized cost is calculated by taking into accountany discount or premium on acquisition and feesor costs that are an integral part of the EIR. TheEIR amortization is included as finance costs in theStatement of Profit and Loss.
Financial liabilities at fair value through Statementof Profit and Loss include financial liabilities held fortrading and financial liabilities designated upon initialrecognition as at fair value through Statement ofProfit and Loss. Financial liabilities are classified asheld for trading if they are incurred for the purposeof repurchasing in the near term. This categorycomprises derivative financial instruments enteredinto by the Company that are not designated ashedging instruments in hedge relationships as definedby Ind AS 109. Separated embedded derivatives arealso classified as held for trading unless they aredesignated as effective hedging instruments.
Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading arerecognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
A financial liability is derecognized when the obligationunder the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires.
(C) Embedded Derivatives
a) If the hybrid contract contains a host that is an assetwithin the scope of Ind AS 109, the Company doesnot separate embedded derivatives. Rather, it appliesthe classification requirements contained in Ind AS109 to the entire hybrid contract.
b) If the hybrid contract contains a host that is not anasset within the scope of Ind AS 109, the Companyseparate embedded derivatives from the host andmeasures at fair value with changes in fair valuerecognized in statement of profit or loss if, and only if:
(i) The economic characteristics and risks of theembedded derivative are not closely related tothe economic characteristics and risks of thehost.
(ii) A separate instrument with the same termsas the embedded derivative would meet thedefinition of a derivative; and
(iii) The hybrid contract is not measured at fair valuewith changes in fair value recognized in profit orloss
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and thenet amount is reported in the balance sheet if there is acurrently enforceable legal right to offset the recognizedamounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis,to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously
The Company uses derivative financial instruments, in formof forward currency contracts, interest rate swaps, crosscurrency interest rate swaps, commodity swap contractsto hedge its foreign currency risks, interest rate risks andcommodity price risks.
i. The derivatives that are not designated as hedginginstrument under Ind AS 109, are initially recognizedat fair value on the date on which a derivative contractis entered into and are subsequently re-measured atfair value. Derivatives are carried as financial assetswhen the fair value is positive and as financial liabilitieswhen the fair value is negative.
ii. Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fairvalue of derivatives are taken directly to Statement ofProfit and Loss.
i. The derivatives that are designated as hedginginstrument under Ind AS 109 to mitigate its riskarising out of foreign currency and commodity hedgetransactions are accounted for as cash flow hedges.
ii. The Company enters into hedging instruments inaccordance with policies as approved by the Boardof Directors, provide written principles which isconsistent with the risk management strategy of theCompany.
iii. The hedge instruments are designated anddocumented as hedges at the inception of thecontract. The effectiveness of hedge instrumentsis assessed and measured at inception and on anongoing basis. The effective portion of change in thefair value of the designated hedging instrument isrecognized in the "Other Comprehensive Income" as"Cash Flow Hedge Reserve". The ineffective portion isrecognized immediately in the Statement of Profit andLoss as and when occurs. The amount accumulatedin Cash Flow Hedge Reserve is reclassified to profit orloss in the same period(s) during which the hedgeditem affects the Statement of Profit or Loss Account.In case the hedged item is the cost of non- financialassets / liabilities, the amount recognized as Cash FlowHedge Reserve are transferred to the initial carryingamount of the non-financial assets / liabilities.
iv. If the hedging relationship no longer meets thecriteria for hedge accounting, then hedge accountingis discontinued prospectively. If the hedginginstrument expires or sold, terminated or exercised,the cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrumentrecognized in Cash Flow Hedging Reserve remains inCash Flow Hedging Reserve till the period the hedgewas effective. The cumulative gain or loss previously
recognized in the Cash Flow Hedging Reserve istransferred to the Statement of Profit and Loss uponthe occurrence of the underlying transaction. If theforecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur,then the amount accumulated in cash flow hedgingreserve is reclassified in the Statement of Profit andLoss.
The Company assesses at the inception of contract whether acontract is, or contains, a lease i.e. if the contract conveys theright to control the use of an identified asset for a period of timein exchange for consideration.
a) Identifying a lease
The Company applies a single recognition and measurementapproach for all leases except for short term leases andleases of low value assets. The Company recognizes leaseliabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use assetsrepresenting the right to use the underlying assets.
The Company recognizes a ROU asset at the leasecommencement date (i.e., the date the underlying asset isavailable for use). ROU assets are initially measured at costless any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses,and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities.
ROU assets are subsequently amortized using the straight¬line method from the commencement date to the earlierof the end of the useful life of ROU asset or the end ofthe lease term. If ownership of the leased asset transfersto the Company at the end of the lease term or the costreflects the exercise of a purchase option, depreciationis calculated using the estimated useful life of the asset.In addition, the right of use asset is periodically reducedby impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain re¬measurement of the lease liability.
Lease liabilities are initially measured at the present valueof the lease payments to be paid over the lease term.Lease payments included in the measurement of the leaseliabilities comprise of the following:
i. Fixed payments, including in-substance fixed payments
ii. Variable lease payments that depend on an index or arate
iii. Amounts expected to be payable under a residualvalue guarantee; and
iv. The exercise price under a purchase option, extensionoption and penalties for early termination only ifthe Company is reasonably certain to exercise thoseoptions.
d) Subsequent measurement of lease liability
Lease liabilities are subsequently increased to reflect theaccretion of interest and reduced for the lease paymentsmade. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilitiesis remeasured if there is a modification, a change in thelease term, a change in the lease payments (e.g., changesto future payments resulting from a change in an index or
rate used to determine such lease payments) or a changein the assessment of an option to purchase the underlyingasset.
The Company applies the short-term lease recognitionexemption to its short-term leases (i.e., those leasesthat have a lease term of 12 months or less from thecommencement date and do not contain a purchaseoption). It also applies the lease of low-value assetsrecognition exemption. Lease payments on short-termleases and leases of low-value assets are recognized asexpense in Statement of Profit and Loss.
Leases in which the Company does not transfersubstantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of anasset are classified as operating leases. Rental income fromoperating lease is recognised on a straight-line basis overthe lease term.
Leases are classified as finance leases when substantiallyall of the risks and rewards of ownership transfer from theCompany to the lessee. Amounts due from lessees underfinance leases are recorded as receivables and finance leaseincome is allocated to accounting periods so as to reflecta constant periodic rate of return on the net investmentoutstanding in respect of the lease.
Company cannot readily determine the interest rate implicitin the lease, therefore, it uses its incremental borrowingrate (IBR) to measure lease liabilities. Company estimatesits incremental borrowing rate, which is the rate of interestthat the Company would have to pay to borrow on acollateralized basis over a similar term an amount equalto the lease payments in a similar economic environmentusing observable available inputs (such as market interestrates).
The Company presents assets and liabilities in the Balance Sheetbased on current/ non-current classification as below.
(a) An asset is treated as current when it is:
i. Expected to be realised or intended to be sold orconsumed in normal operating cycle
ii. Held primarily for the purpose of trading
iii. Expected to be realised within twelve months afterthe reporting period, or
iv. Cash or Cash Equivalents unless restricted from beingexchanged or used to settle a liability for at leasttwelve months after the reporting period
All other assets are classified as non-current.
i. It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle
ii. It is held primarily for the purpose of trading
iii. It is due to be settled within twelve months after thereporting period, or
iv. There is no unconditional right to defer the settlementof the liability for at least twelve months after thereporting period
All other liabilities are classified as non-current
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") notifies new standardsor amendment to the existing standards under Companies(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules as issued from time to time.For the year ended March 31, 2025, MCA has notified Ind AS- 117 Insurance contracts and amendments to Ind AS 116 -Leases, relating to sale and leaseback transactions, applicableto the Company w.e.f. 1st April 2024 and notified amendmentsto Ind AS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates,applicable to the Company w.e.f. 1st April 2025. The Companyhas reviewed the new pronouncements based on its evaluationhas determined that it does not have any significant impact inits financial statements.
The preparation of the Company's standalone financial statementsrequires management to make judgments, estimates andassumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses,assets and liabilities, accompanying disclosures, contingent liabilities/assets at the date of the standalone financial statements. Estimatesand assumptions are continuously evaluated and are based onmanagement's experience and other factors, including expectationsof future events that are believed to be reasonable under thecircumstances. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimatescould result in outcomes that require adjustment to the carryingamount of assets or liabilities affected in future periods.
In particular, the Company has identified the areas where significantjudgements, estimates and assumptions are required. Furtherinformation on each of these areas and how they impact the variousaccounting policies are described below and also in the relevant notesto the financial statements. Changes in estimates are accounted forprospectively.
In the process of applying the Company's accounting policies,management has made the judgments, which have the mostsignificant effect on the amounts recognized in the standalonefinancial statements:
Ind AS requires assessment of materiality by the Companyfor accounting and disclosure of various transactionsin the financial statements. Accordingly, the Companyassesses materiality limits for various items for accountingand disclosures and follows on a consistent basis. Overallmateriality is also assessed based on various financialparameters such as Revenue and Profit Before Tax. Themateriality limits are reviewed from time to time.
Contingent liabilities and assets which may arise from theordinary course of business in relation to claims againstthe Company, including legal, contractor, land access andother claims. By their nature, contingencies will be resolvedonly when one or more uncertain future events occur or failto occur. The assessment of the existence, and potentialquantum, of contingencies inherently involve the exerciseof significant judgments and the use of estimates regardingthe outcome of future events.
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sourcesof estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have asignificant risk of causing adjustment to the carrying amounts ofassets and liabilities within the next financial year, are describedbelow. The Company determines its assumptions and estimateson parameters available when the financial statements areprepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about futuredevelopments, however, may change due to market change orcircumstances arising beyond the control of the Company. Suchchanges are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.
The Company assesses at each reporting date whetherthere is an indication that an asset may be impaired. Inassessing value in use, the estimated future cash flowsare discounted to their present value using a pre-taxdiscount rate that reflects current market assessmentsof the time value of money and the risks specific to theasset. In determining fair value, recent market transactionsare taken into account. If no such transactions can beidentified, an appropriate valuation model is used.
The cost of the defined benefit plan and other post¬employment benefits and the present value of suchobligation are determined using actuarial valuation. Anactuarial valuation involves making various assumptionsthat may differ from actual developments in the future.These include the determination of the discount rate,future salary increases, mortality rates and future pensionincreases. Due to the complexities involved in the valuationand its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation ishighly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. Allassumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.
When the fair values of financial assets and financialliabilities recorded in the balance sheet cannot bemeasured based on quoted prices in active markets, theirfair value is measured using valuation techniques includingthe DCF model. The inputs to these models are taken fromobservable markets where possible, but where this is notfeasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishingfair values. Judgments include considerations of inputssuch as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes inassumptions about these factors could affect the reportedfair value of financial instruments.
The impairment provisions for financial assets are basedon assumptions about risk of default and expected lossrates. The Company uses judgments in making theseassumptions and selecting the inputs to the impairmentcalculation, based on Company's past history, existingmarket conditions as well as forward looking estimates atthe end of each reporting period. Impairment of investmentin subsidiaries, joint ventures or associates is based on theimpairment calculations using discounted cash flow/netasset value method, valuation report of external agencies,Investee Company's past history etc.
The Company uses estimates and judgements based on therelevant facts, circumstances, present and past experience,rulings, and new pronouncements while determining theprovision for income tax. A deferred tax asset is recognisedto the extent that it is probable that future taxable profitwill be available against which the deductible temporarydifferences and tax losses can be utilised.
As per the Companies Act 2013, Capital Redemption Reserve is created when the Company purchases its own shares out of free reservesor securities premium. A sum equal to the nominal value of the shares purchased is transferred to Capital Redemption Reserve. Utilizationof this reserve is governed by the provisions of the Companies Act 2013.
'This reserve represents the cumulative effect of fair value fluctuations of investments made by the company in equity instruments of otherentities. The cumulative gain or loss arising on such changes are recognised through Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) and accumulatedunder this reserve. This will not be re-classified to the statement of profit and loss in subsequent periods.
The Cash Flow Hedge Reserve represents the cumulative effective portion of gains/ (losses) arising on changes in fair value of designatedportion of hedging instruments entered into for cash flow hedges. The cumulative gain/ (loss) arising on such changes are recognisedthrough Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) and accumulated under this reserve. Such gains/ (losses) will be reclassified to statement ofprofit and loss in the period in which the hedged item occurs/ affects the statement of profit and loss.
I. In respect of certain customers towards Ship orPay charges, matter being sub-judice / underdispute, the Company has been issuing claimletters, aggregate amount of which as on31st March 2025 is ?1,744.84 crore (Previous Year:? 1,744.84 crore). Income in respect of the same shallbe recognized as and when the matter is finally decided.The amount includes ^816.71 crore pertainingto customers who are under liquidation and CIRPproceedings and there is a rertio9 chance of recovery ofthe said amount.
II. Pending court cases in respect of certain customersfor recovery towards invoices raised by the Companyfor use of APM gas for non-specified purposes byfertilizer companies pursuant to guidelines of Ministryof Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), the Companyhas issued claim letters amounting to ? 1,704.56crore (Previous Year: ? 1,704.56 crore) on the basis ofinformation provided by Fertilizer Industry CoordinationCommittee (FICC). The proceeds, if received, will betransferred to the Gas Pool.
I. With effect from 1st April 2002, Liquefied Petroleum Gas(LPG) prices have been de-regulated and decided on the
basis of import parity prices fixed by the Oil MarketingCompanies. However, the pricing mechanism is provisionaland is yet to be finalized by the Ministry of Petroleum andNatural Gas (MoPNG). Impact on pricing, if any, will berecognized as and when the matter is finalized.
II. Natural Gas Pipeline Tariff and Petroleum Products PipelineTransportation Tariff are subject to various Regulationsissued by Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board(PNGRB) from time to time. Impact on profits, if any, isbeing recognized consistently as and when the pipelinetariff is revised by orders of PNGRB.
III. The Company has filed appeal(s) before Appellate Tribunal(APTEL), against various moderations done by PNGRB inrespect of Final Tariff Order(s) issued by PNGRB for Dadri-Bawana-Nangal Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNPL), Chhainsa-Jhajjar-Hissar Natural Gas Pipeline (CJHPL), CauveryBasin, Kochi -Koottanad -Mangalore-Bengaluru Pipeline(KKMBPL), Krishna Godavari Basin (KG Basin) and Dabhol-Bangalore Pipeline (DBPL) Networks. The same are pendingfor final adjudication.
IV. During the financial year 2015-16, the Company has filed aWrit Petition before Hon'ble Delhi High Court challengingthe jurisdiction of PNGRB to fix transmission tariff fornatural gas marketed to consumers. Hon'ble High Courthas dismissed the aforesaid Writ Petition vide its Orderdated 11th April 2017. In this regard, the Company hasfiled a Review Petition before the Hon'ble Delhi High Courton 12th May 2017 which has been admitted by the Hon'bleCourt and is pending for final adjudication.
V. PNGRB vide Gazette Notification F. No. PNGRB/COM/11-PPPL(1)/2024 (E- 5022) dated 19th July 2024, amendedthe LPG Pipeline tariff determination regulations providingfor a one-time escalation of 17% (@3.40% from 2019-20till 2023-24, based on 10 year WPI CAGR from 2013-14to 2022-23) over the Railway's goods tariff table of aboverailway rate circular No.19 of 2018 on the base tariff tillthe end of financial year 2024-25 and an annual escalationbased on WPI Data from 2025-26 onwards. Based on theamended regulations, PNGRB has also issued the amendedtariff orders for JLPL and VSPL LPG pipelines on 28.11.2024,boosting LPG transportation revenues.
33. On 19th February 2014, PNGRB notified the Amended AffiliateCode of Conduct Regulations by insertion of Regulation 5Amandating that an entity engaged in both marketing andtransportation of natural gas shall create a separate legalentity on or before 31st March 2017 so that the activity oftransportation of natural gas is carried on by such separatelegal entity and the right of first use shall, however, be availableto the affiliate of such separate legal entity. The Company haschallenged the said PNGRB Regulation before Hon'ble DelhiHigh Court by way of a Writ Petition and the same is pendingfor final adjudication.
34. PNGRB, vide Tariff Order Ref No. : TO/ 2023-24/02 dated31.05.2023, determined the revised tariff of the AgartalaRegional Natural Gas Pipeline Network at ' 2.06/MMBtu witheffect from 01.06.2023 as against ' 1.02/MMBtu and vide TariffOrder Ref No.: TO/2023-24/11 dated 27.12.2023, determinedthe revised tariff of the KG-Basin Natural Gas Pipeline Networkat '8.40/MMBtu with effect from 01.01.2024 as against'16.14 /MMBtu impacting transmission revenues.
35. In accordance with the Office Memorandum (OM) issuedperiodically by the Department of Fertilizers (DoF), theCompany continued the supply of gas to Nagarjuna Fertilizersand Chemicals Limited (NFCL) in the public interest to ensureuninterrupted urea production. Gas Supply to NFCL wasdiscontinued from 8th June 2024 to avoid further financialexposure to the company. Payment for the gas supplied underthe subsidy payment mechanism has been secured throughan Escrow Arrangement, as communicated by the DoF videOM dated 25th November 2021 which has been extended upto 31st March 2025 vide DoF's OM dated 2nd January 2025.Further, as per the Hon'ble Delhi High Court's order dated24th December 2024 in Application I.A. 49910/2024 (O.M.P.(I)(COMM.) 205/2024), escrow mechanism was extended up to31st December 2025.
As per SARFAESI Act 2002, the core assets of NFCL weresold by Assets Care & Reconstruction Enterprise Limited.Total outstanding dues of NFCL are '870.86 crore whereasapproximately '332.93 crore is expected to flow in theEscrow account as on 31st March 2025. The Company filed apetition in the Hon'ble Delhi High Court mentioning the "issueof misleading" stand of NFCL regarding escalation claim forenergy component of ' 656 crore to be part of outstandingsubsidy payable by DoF to to NFCL. This claim was actually notpart of outstanding subsidy amount and said claim requirescertain government policy changes and approval from variousgovernmental departments. This put strain over the recoveryof pending dues from NFCL. Hon'ble Delhi High Court passeda stay order against the sale of NFCL's non-core assets till nextdate of hearing. The company is constantly pursuing matterwith Ministry of Chemical and Fertiliser for early settlement ofoutstanding dues towards gas supplies to NFCL.
II. Gas Pool Money (Provisional) shown under "Other FinancialLiabilities - Non-Current" amounting to ? 581.33 crore(Previous Year: ? 581.33 crore) with a corresponding debitthereof under Trade Receivable will be invested / paid as andwhen the said amount is received from the customers.
38. The Company is acting as Pool Operator in terms of thedecision of the Government of India for capacity utilization ofthe notified gas-based power plants. The Scheme, which wasapplicable till 31st March 2017, envisaged support to the powerplants from the Power Sector Development Fund (PSDF) of theGovernment of India. The gas supplies were on provisional /estimated price basis, which were to be reconciled based onactual cost. Accordingly, current liabilities include a sum of? 91.21 crore (Previous Year: ? 87.63 crore) on this account,as on 31st March 2025 which is payable to the above saidpower plants and / or to the Government of India.
Ind AS 115 establishes a five-step model to account forrevenue arising from contracts with customers and requiresthat revenue be recognized at an amount that reflects theconsideration to which an entity expects to be entitled inexchange for transferring goods or services to a customer.
Ind AS 115 requires entities to exercise judgement, takinginto consideration all of the relevant facts and circumstanceswhen applying each step of the model to contracts with theircustomers. The standard also specifies the accounting forthe incremental costs of obtaining a contract and the costsdirectly related to fulfilling a contract. In addition, the standardrequires extensive disclosures.
During the year, the Company has contributed ? 124.46 crore (Previous Year: ? 114.67 crore) to Superannuation Benefit Fund(including National Pension System) and charged to Statement of Profit and Loss/ CWIP.
During the year, the Company has contributed ? 4.86 crore (Previous Year: ? 4.99 crore) to EPS-95 and charged to Statement of Profitand Loss/ CWIP.
a. Provident Fund
During the year, the Company has contributed ? 109.52 crore (Previous Year: ? 100.68 crore) to Provident Fund Trust at predeterminedfixed percentage of eligible employees' salary and ? 1.84 crore (Previous year: nil) towards Provident Fund contribution for interestshortfall/losses on portfolio basis, and charged to statement of profit and loss/CWIP. Further, the obligation of the Company is to makegood shortfall, if any, in the fund assets based on the statutory rate of interest.
b. Gratuity
Each employee rendering continuous service of 5 years or more is entitled to receive gratuity amount based on completed tenure ofservice subject to maximum of ? 0.20 crore at the time of separation from the Company.
PRMS provides medical coverage to retired employees and their eligible dependant family members.d Terminal Benefits (TB)
At the time of superannuation, employees are entitled to settle at a place of their choice in India and they are eligible for TransferTravelling Allowance from their last place of posting.
The Company provides various assistance to the dependent family members of the deceased employees for Education of Children,Medical Benefits and Residential Quarter Facilities in the event of death of an employee during the service.
Earned Leave is accrued 30 days per year. Earned Leave is encashable in the multiple of 5 any no of times in a year while in service,subject to keeping a minimum balance of 15 days in the respective employee's account. Encashment on retirement or superannuationis limited to 300 days.
b. Half Pay Leave (HPL)
HPL is accrued 20 days per year. The encashment of unavailed HPL is allowed as per approved Company rules at the time ofSuperannuation.
c. Long Service Award (LSA)
As per approved policy of the Company, on completion of specified period of service with the company and also at the time ofretirement, employees are rewarded monetarily based on the duration of service completed.
d. Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
The Financial Assistance Scheme is formulated by the Company for the welfare of its regular employees. The obligation of the Companyis to provide an assured lump sum amount in the event of death or permanent total disablement of an employee while in service.
Notes:
(i) The Company is a Non-operating partner in E&P blocks for which reserves are disclosed.
(ii) The initial oil and gas reserve assessment was made through an expert third party agency / internal expert assessment by respectiveoperators of E&P blocks. The year-end oil reserves are estimated based on information obtained from operators / on the basis ofdepletion during the year. Re-assessment of oil and gas reserves carried out by the respective Operator as and when there is newsignificant data or discovery of hydrocarbon in the respective block.
(iii) E&P blocks are assessed individually for impairment.
III The Company's share of balance cost recovery is ? 476.52 crore (Previous Year ? 310.41 crore) to be recovered from future revenues fromE&P blocks having proved reserves as per production sharing contracts. The increase in Cost Recovery in FY 2024-25 is due to increase ininvestment in A-3, Myanmar Block for Phase-IV Development activities.
In compliance of 'Ind AS 36 Impairment of Assets' and 'Ind AS 109 Financial Instruments', the Company carried out assessments ofimpairment in respect of assets of GAIL Tel, LPG Plant at Vaghodia, Producing Property of Exploration and Production, Plant and Machineryand Right of Use (RoU) for Pipelines as on 31st March 2025:
I. The Company accounted impairment loss of ? 0.92 crore (Previous Year impairment loss ? 1.95 crore) in respect of assets of GAILTel.
II. The Company has accounted reversal of impairment loss of ? 0.22 crore (Previous Year Nil) in respect of Plant and Machinery.
III. The Company accounted impairment loss of ? 0.30 crore (Previous Year ? 19.37 crore) in respect of Producing Property ofExploration and Production business.
IV. The Company has accounted impairment loss of ? 8.98 crore (Previous Year Nil) in respect of assets of LPG Plant at Vaghodia.
V. The Company conducted impairment study of RoUs for Pipelines in compliance to the provisions of Ind AS 36. There is no impairmentloss found in respect of RoUs.
48. In compliance of Ind AS 109 on Expected Credit Loss (ECL) on Financial Guarantee, the Company has carried out an assessment in respectof its following Financial Guarantee as on 31st March 2025:
During the year, based on the fair valuation of GAIL Global USA Inc. (GGUI), the Company has provided for Expected Credit Loss of? 49.32 crore (Previous Year: ? 46.05 crore) against Corporate Guarantee provided by the company on behalf of GGUI.
49. In compliance of Ind AS 37 on "Provisions, Contingent liabilities and Contingent Assets", the required information on Provision forProbable Obligations is as under:
54. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), Government of India in its meeting held on 21st September 2016 approved 40% capitalgrant of estimated capital cost of ? 12,940 crore i.e. ? 5,176 crore to the Company for execution of Jagdishpur Haldia Bokaro DhamraPipeline Project (JHBDPL). The Company has received ? 4,926.29 crore (Previous year ? 4,926.29 crore) towards Capital Grant till 31stMarch 2025. During the year, the Company has amortised the capital grant amounting ? 143.42 crore (Previous Year: ? 137.48 crore)based on the useful life of the asset capitalized.
55. Other Current Assets includes of ' 177.94 crores (Previous year ' 155.08 cores) receivable from Custom departments on account ofcustom duty paid provisionally on import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Cargoes sourced from United Arab Emirates (UAE) under India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in terms of notification No. 22/2022-Cus dated 30th April 2022 issued byMinistry of Finance, Govt of India. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Custom (CBIC) vide Instruction No 21/2024 Custom dated 16.10.24issued clarification for acceptance of retrospective issuance of Certificate of Origin under India-UAE CEPA. Against the denial of Nil customduty benefit for such imports under CEPA by adjudicating Authority, GAIL preferred appeal before Commissioner of Custom (Appeals),Ahmedabad. Commissioner of Custom (Appeal), Ahmedabad vide order dated 31.01.2025 allowed the appeal and remanded the casesto adjudicating authority with a direction to finalize the provisional assessment of such BoEs after considering the CBIC instruction dated16.10.2024. Final re-assessment of these BoEs are pending with Adjudicating Authority.
The company is exposed to a number of financial risks arising from natural business exposures as well as its use of financial instruments.This includes risks relating to commodity prices, foreign currency exchange, interest rates, credit and liquidity.
Market risk is a risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in marketprices. Market risk comprises of interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, equity price risk and commodity price risk. Financialinstruments affected by market risk includes Loans, Borrowings, Deposits and Derivative Instruments.
Interest rate risk is a risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in marketinterest rates. The Company's exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates relates primarily to the long-term domestic rupeeterm loans with floating interest rates. The Company manages its interest rate risk according to its Board approved Foreign Currency andInterest Rate Risk Management Policy. Market interest rate risk is mitigated by hedging through appropriate derivatives products such asinterest rate swaps & full currency swaps, in which it agrees to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and variablerate interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional principal amount.
With all other variables held constant, the following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates onfloating rate portion of forex loans and borrowings outstanding as on 31st March 2025, after considering the impact of swap contracts.
Foreign currency risk is a risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreignexchange rates. The Company transacts business in local currency and foreign currency, primarily US Dollars. Company has obtainedforeign currency loans and has foreign currency trade payables and receivables and is therefore, exposed to foreign exchange risk. Asper its Board approved policy, Company may mitigate its foreign currency risk through plain vanilla derivative products such as foreignexchange option contracts, swap contracts and forward contracts for hedging such risks. These foreign exchange contracts, carried at fairvalue, may have varying maturities depending upon the underlying contract requirement and risk management strategy of the Company.
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity in the USD, EURO, and other currencies to the functional currency of the Company, withall other variables held constant. The impact on the Company's profit before tax is due to changes in the fair value of monetary assets andliabilities including foreign currency derivatives.
The Company imports LNG for marketing and its internal consumption on an on-going basis and is not exposed to the price risk to theextent it has contracted with customers in India and overseas on back to back basis. However, the Company is exposed to the price riskon the volume which is not contracted on back to back basis. As most of the LNG purchase and sales contracts are based on natural gasor crude based index, such price risk arises out of the volatility in these indices. Further, Company has index linked price exposure on salesof LPG/LHC products and sales of crude oil & natural gas produced from E&P blocks. In order to mitigate this index linked price risk, theCompany has been taking appropriate derivative products in line with the Board approved Commodity Price Risk Management Policy'.
The Company's investment in listed and unlisted equity instruments are subject to market price risk arising from uncertainties about futurevalues of these investments. The Company manages the equity price risk through review of investments on a regular basis. The Company'sBoard of Directors reviews and approves all the equity investment decisions of the Company.
At the reporting date, the exposure to unlisted equity investments at fair value was ^386.14 crore (Previous Year: ? 374.75 crore).
At the reporting date, the exposure to listed equity investments at fair value was ? 7608.69 crore (Previous Year: ? 8276 crore). Avariation of ( /-) 10% in share price of equity investments listed on the stock exchange could have an impact of approximately ( /-)^760.87 crore (Previous Year ? 827.6 crore) on the OCI and equity investments of the Company. These changes would not have an effecton profit or loss.
Liquidity risk is a risk that suitable sources of funding for Company's business activities may not be available. The Company's objective isto maintain optimum level of liquidity to meet its cash and collateral requirements. The Company closely monitors its liquidity position anddeploys a robust cash management system. It also maintains adequate sources to finance its short term and long term fund requirementssuch as overdraft facility and long term borrowing through domestic and international market.
Credit risk is a risk that a customer or ship party to a financial instrument may fail to perform or pay the due amounts causing financial lossto the Company. It is considered as a part of the risk-reward balance of doing business and is considered on entering into any businesscontract to the extent to which the arrangement exposes the Company to credit risk. It may arises from Cash and Cash Equivalents,Derivative Financial Instruments, deposits with financial institutions and mainly from credit exposures to customers relating to outstandingreceivables. Credit exposure also exists in relation to guarantees issued by the Company. Each segment is responsible for its own creditrisk management and reporting.
The Company has issued Corporate Guarantees on behalf of its group companies, refer note no. 51 for details.
Customer credit risk is managed by each business unit subject to the Company's established policy, procedures and controls relating tocustomer credit risk management. Outstanding receivables from customers are regularly monitored. An impairment analysis is performedat each reporting date on an individual basis for major clients.
Credit risk from balances with banks and financial institutions is managed by the Company's treasury department in accordance withapproved limits of its empanelled banks, for the purpose of investment of surplus funds and foreign exchange transactions. Foreignexchange transaction and investments of surplus funds are made only with empanelled Banks and Liquid & Overnight Mutual Funds. Creditlimits of all Banks are reviewed by the Management on regular basis.
Capital includes issued capital and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders of the Company. The primary objective ofthe Company's capital management is to ensure that it maintains a strong credit rating and healthy capital ratios in order to support itsbusiness and maximize the shareholder value.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions and the requirements ofthe financial covenants. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, returncapital to shareholders, or issue new shares. No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes during the reporting year.
The Company uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by valuation technique:Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2: other techniques for which all inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either directly orindirectly
Level 3: technique which use inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value that are not based on observable market data.As at 31st March 2025, the Company held the following financial instruments carried at fair value on the statement of financial position:
i) The carrying cost of Interest bearing Loans & Borrowings is approximately equal to their Fair Market Value.
ii) The carrying amount of trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, other bank balance, others receivables, trade payables,interest accrued and due, other payables and other financial liabilities are considered to be same as their fair value due to their shortterm nature.
iii) With respect to borrowings, the fair value was calculated based on cash flows discounted using the current lending rate. They areclassified as level 3 fair values in the fair value hierarchy due to the inclusion of unobservable inputs including counter party creditrisk.
The fair values of the financial assets and liabilities are included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current
transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.
As at 31st March 2024, the Company held the following financial instruments carried at fair value on the statement of financial position:
The Company uses forward currency contracts, interest rate swaps, cross currency interest rate swaps, commodity swap contracts tohedge its foreign currency risks, interest rate risks and commodity price risks. Derivative contracts not designated by management ashedging instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequentlyremeasured at fair value on each reporting date. Such contracts are entered into for periods consistent with exposure of the underlyingtransactions.
The Company enters into hedging instruments in accordance with policies as approved by the Board of Directors with written principleswhich is consistent with the risk management strategy of the Company. Company has decided to apply hedge accounting for certainderivative contracts that meets the qualifying criteria of hedging relationship entered into post October 01, 2017.
Foreign exchange forward contracts are designated as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges of firm commitment of capital purchasesin USD and existing borrowings e.g. USD / Japanese Yen etc.
The Company purchases and sells natural gas / liquefied petroleum gas on an ongoing basis as its operating activities. The significantvolatility in natural gas / liquefied petroleum gas prices over the years has led to Company's decision to enter into hedging instrumentsthrough swap transactions including basis swaps. These contracts are designated as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges of forecastedsales and purchases of natural gas / liquefied petroleum gas.
The table below shows the position of hedging instruments and hedged items (underlying) as at the balance sheet date.
I. Some balances of trade and other receivables, trade and other payables are subject to confirmation / reconciliation. Adjustment, if any,will be accounted for on confirmation / reconciliation of the same, which will not have a material impact.
II. In the opinion of management, the value of assets, other than fixed assets and non-current investments, on realization in the ordinarycourse of business, will not be less than the value at which these are stated in the Balance Sheet.
63. Based on the internal technical analysis by the Company, the residual value of Roads has been revised to 'NIL' against earlier 5%, whichresulted in additional depreciation of ? 7.59 crore during financial year ended 31st March 2025.
64. The Company has extended moratorium of Principal repayment on Inter Corporate Loan (ICL - I, ' 2,700 Cr) given to one of its subsidiaryfor a period of two years (i.e., from Mar'25 to Mar'27). Further, Company has extended moratorium on monthly interest payment on InterCorporate Loan (ICL - II, ' 1,113 Cr) given to same subsidiary for a period of two years (i.e., from Apr'25 to Apr'27) and interest accruedtill Mar'27, shall be payable from Dec'27 in eight quarterly equal instalments. Based on the future projections including commissioning ofBreak Water, Company is confident of recovering its Inter Corporate Loans including Interest thereon.
67. Consequent upon settlement agreement dated 15th January 2025 entered with one of the LNG supplier, which includes payment ofUS$ 285 million by LNG supplier to the Company towards settlement of litigation for non-supply of LNG cargos during FY 2022-23, theCompany has recognised ? 2,440.03 crore (US$ 285 million) as an exceptional income during the year ended 31st March 2025.
The Company has not been declared as a wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or any other lender as on 31st March 2025and 31st March 2024.
The Company is not holding any Benami Property as on 31st March 2025 and 31st March 2024. Further, no proceedings have been initiatedor pending against the Company for holding any benami property under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 (45 of 1988) andthe rules made thereunder.
During the financial year ended 31st March 2025, the Company has not availed any borrowings from banks or financial institutions againstsecurity of current assets. Accordingly there is no requirement for filing quarterly return/statements of current assets by the Company withBanks or Financial Institutions.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company has registered charges or satisfaction with ROC on or before the statutory date and thereis no delay in registration.
73. Previous Year's figures have been regrouped / reclassified, wherever necessary to correspond with the current year's classification /disclosure.
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