Provisions are recognised when the Company has apresent obligation (legal or constructive) as a resultof a past event, 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 Company expects some or all of a provisionto be reimbursed, for example, under an insurancecontract, the reimbursement is recognised as aseparate asset, but only when the reimbursement isvirtually certain. The expense relating to a provisionis presented in the statement of profit or loss net ofany reimbursement.
If the effect of the time value of money is material,provisions are discounted using a current pre¬tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risksspecific to the liability. When discounting is used, theincrease in the provision due to the passage of timeis recognised as a finance cost.
A contingent liability is a possible obligation thatarises from past events whose existence will beconfirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence ofone or more uncertain future events beyond thecontrol of the Company or a present obligation thatis not recognised because it is not probable thatan outflow of resources will be required to settlethe obligation. A contingent liability also arisesin extremely rare cases where there is a liabilitythat cannot be recognised because it cannot bemeasured reliably. The Company does not recognizea contingent liability but discloses its existence in theStandalone Financial Statements.
Contingent assets are not recognised but disclosed inthe Standalone Financial Statements when an inflowof economic benefits is probable.
Operating segments are reported in a mannerconsistent with the internal reporting provided tothe chief operating decision maker.
Adjusting events are events that provide furtherevidence of conditions that existed at the end ofthe reporting period. The financial statements areadjusted for such events before authorisation forissue. Non-adjusting events are events that areindicative of conditions that arose after the end ofthe reporting period. Non-adjusting events after thereporting date are not accounted but disclosed.
An item of income or expense which by its size, type orincidence requires disclosure in order to improve anunderstanding of the performance of the Companyis treated as an exceptional item.
The preparation of the Standalone financialstatements requires management to makejudgements, estimates and assumptions about thereported amounts of assets and liabilities, and,income and expenses that are not readily apparentfrom other sources. Such judgements, estimatesand associated assumptions are evaluated basedon historical experience and various other factors,including estimation of the effects of uncertainfuture events, which are believed to be reasonableunder the circumstances. Actual results may differfrom these estimates. The estimates and underlyingassumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis.Revisions to accounting estimates are recognisedin the period in which the estimate is revised if therevision affects only that period or in the period ofthe revision and future periods if the revision affectsboth current and future periods.
The following are the critical judgements andestimations that have been made by the managementin the process of applying the Company's accountingpolicies and that have the most significant effect onthe amount recognised in the financial statementsthat may have a significant risk of causing a materialadjustment to the carrying amounts of assets andliabilities within the next financial year.
The Company assesses its revenue arrangement inorder to determine if its business partner is acting asa principle or as an agent by analysing whether theCompany has primary obligation for pricing latitudeand exposure to credit / inventory risk associatedwith the sale of goods. The Company has concludedthat certain arrangements are on principal to agentbasis where its business partner is acting as anagent. Hence, sale of goods to its business partner isrecognised once they are sold to the end customer.
a) The Company provides for sales return based onseason wise, brand wise and channel wise trendof previous years. The Company reviews the trendat regular intervals to ensure the applicability ofthe same in the changing scenario. Provision iscreated based on the management's assessment ofmarket conditions.
b) At each balance sheet date, management estimatesthe adequacy of provision for discounts to be givento its customers on the sales made by the Companyon the basis of historical trend, past experience anddiscount policies.
Trade receivables do not carry any interest andare stated at their nominal value as reduced byappropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverableamounts. Estimated irrecoverable amounts arecalculated using simplified 12 months ECL approachbased on the ageing of the receivable balance andhistorical experience. Additionally, a large numberof minor receivables is Grouped into homogeneousGroups and assessed for impairment collectively.Individual trade receivables are written off whenmanagement deems them not to be collectible. ReferNote 7 (b) for further details.
The Company initially measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees using abinomial model to determine the fair value of theliability incurred. Estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determinationof the most appropriate valuation model, whichis dependent on the terms and conditions of thegrant. This estimate also requires determination ofthe most appropriate inputs to the valuation modelincluding the expected life of the share option,volatility and dividend yield and making assumptionsabout them. For equity-settled share-based paymenttransactions, the liability needs to be measured at thetime of grant. The expenses recognised for share-based payment transactions are disclosed in Note 32.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for unused taxcredits to the extent that it is probable that taxable
profit will be available against which the losses canbe utilised. Significant management judgement isrequired to determine the amount of deferred taxassets that can be recognised, based upon the likelytiming and the level of future taxable profits togetherwith future tax planning strategies.
The Company has taxable temporary differenceand tax planning opportunities available that couldpartly support the recognition of these credits asdeferred tax assets. On this basis, the Company hasdetermined that it can recognise deferred tax assetson the tax credits carried forward and unused lossescarried forward.
Further details on taxes are disclosed in Note 24.
An inventory provision is recognised for caseswhere the realisable value is estimated to be lowerthan the inventory carrying value. The inventoryprovision is estimated taking into account variousfactors, including prevailing sales prices of inventoryitem, the seasonality of the item's sales profileand losses associated with obsolete / slow-movinginventory items.
The assessments undertaken in recognisingprovisions and contingencies have been made in
accordance with the applicable Ind AS. A provision isrecognized if, as a result of a past event, the Companyhas a present legal or constructive obligation thatcan be estimated reliably, and it is probable thatan outflow of economic benefits will be required tosettle the obligation. Where the effect of time valueof money is material, provisions are determined bydiscounting the expected future cash flows.
The Company has capital commitments in relation tovarious capital projects which are not recognized onthe balance sheet. In the normal course of business,contingent liabilities may arise from litigation andother claims against the Company.
Although there can be no assurance regarding thefinal outcome of the legal proceedings in whichthe Company involved, it is not expected that suchcontingencies will have a material effect on itsfinancial position or profitability (Refer Note 25).
The Company evaluates its control over the entitieswhere it holds significant voting rights and considersthem as Subsidiaries where it exercises control (Refernote 7a).
Note 3: The Company has pledged 4,63,51,265 equity shares of Arvind Lifestyle Brands Limited as a security againstworking capital loans availed by the Company and Arvind Lifestyle Brands Limited.
The Company has pledged 4,05,75,090 equity shares of Arvind Youth Brands Retail Private Limited as a security againstworking capital loans availed by the Company.(Refer Note 13(a)).
Note 4: The Company has complied with the requirement with respect to number of layers prescribed under section2(87) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Restriction on number of layers) Rules, 2017.
Note 5: Investment in Perpetual Non Convertible Debentures / Perpetual Debt is redeemable / Payable at issuer's optionand can be deferred indefinitely.
Note 6 :The carrying amounts of long-term investments in equity shares and perpetual debt of subsidiary companies viz.Arvind Lifestyle Brands Limited ("ALBL") and Arvind Youth Brands Private Limited ("AYBPL") aggregates to ' 1871.51 crore,indirect investment from ALBL in AYBPL by ' 68.16 crores as at March 31,2025. The said individual subsidiary companieshave erosion in net worth as compared to investment made by the Company as at March 31,2025. The Company hasdetermined the recoverable amounts to be higher of (i) value in use and (ii) fair value less cost to sell as applicable.
The value in use has been determined based on management's best estimates, which require the application of significantjudgment. These estimates involve forecasting future cash flows, primarily relating to revenue growth, profitability,terminal growth rate, and discount rates. Furthermore, the Company applies sensitivity analysis to key inputs to ensurethe value in use reflects potential variability in future cash flows.
Fair value less cost to sell, wherever applicable, has been determined using the Comparable Companies Multiple (CCM)approach, as evaluated by the Company with the assistance of an external valuation expert. On evaluation of theaforesaid factors, the Company has concluded that no provision for impairment in respect of such investments areconsidered necessary at this stage.
Note 7 : Company has considered PVH Arvind Fashion Limited as a subsidiary even though the company has 50%ownership interest in the entity. Based upon the contractual agreement between the company and other investor, thecompany has power to appoint the chairman who has a voting right, of the board of directors and has the power todirect the relevant activities.Therefore,the directors of the company concluded that they have the practical ability todirect the power to affect the relevant activities and thus,criteria for effective control are fulfilled.
Notes :
1. Balance with Government Authorities mainly consist of input tax credit availed.
2. Other current assets are given as security for borrowings as disclosed under Note 13(a).
3. Returnable Asset are recognised pursuant to Ind AS 115 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers and are accounted,considereing the nature of inventory, ageing and net realisable value. Accordingly ' 8.17 Crores (March 31, 2024' 9.58 Crores) has been provided. The changes in write downs are recognised as an expense in the Statement ofprofit & loss.
4. No advances are due from directors or promoters of the Company either severally or jointly with any person.
5. Other current assets represents Goods and Service Tax paid on refund liability component.
The Company has one class of shares referred to as equity shares having a par value of ' 4 each. Each shareholderis entitled to one vote per share held. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approvalof the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting (Refer Note-42). In the event of liquidation, the equityshareholders are eligible to receive the remaining assets after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion totheir shareholding.However no such preferential amount exists currently.The distribution will be in proportion to thenumber of equity shares held by shareholders.
On August 21,2021 the Board of Directors approved issuance of equity shares on a preferential basis to various investors.The Company received the approval of shareholders in the extra ordinary general meeting held on September 16, 2021.The Board of Directors approved allotment of 1,83,06,624 fully paid equity shares to various investors at ' 218.50 perequity share (of which ' 4/- is towards face value and ' 214.50/- towards premium) on receipt of consideration. Therehas been no deviation in the use of proceeds of the Preferential Issue, from the Objects stated in the Offer Letter.
On June 21, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company had approved the revised size of Rights Issue of 3,99,79,347shares of face value of ' 4 each (the "Rights Issue Shares") at a price of ' 100 per Rights Equity Shares (including premiumof ' 96 per Rights Equity Share) in the ratio of 62:91, i.e. 62 Rights Equity Shares for every 91 existing Equity Shares heldby the eligible equity shareholders on the record date, i.e. March 18, 2020. On July 24, 2020, the Company has approvedthe allotment of 3,99,79,347 equity shares of face value ' 4/- each to the eligible equity shareholders as fully paid up.
On February 03, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company and subsequently on February 18, 2021, the Committeeof Directors had approved the Rights Issue of 1,48,02,856 equity shares of face value of ' 4 each (the "Rights IssueShares") at a price of ' 135 per Rights Equity Shares (including premium of ' 131 per Rights Equity Share) in the ratioof 3:20, i.e. 3 Rights Equity Shares for every 20 existing Equity Shares held by the eligible equity shareholders on therecord date, i.e. February 24, 2021. On March 25, 2021, the Company has approved the allotment of 1,48,01,776 equityshares of face value ' 4/- each to the eligible equity shareholders as partly paid up for an amount of ' 70/- per RightsIssue Share received on application (of which ' 2/- was towards face value and ' 68/- towards premium). The allotmentof 1,080 Rights Equity Shares has been kept in abeyance pending regulatory/other clearance. The third reminder to payfirst and final call of ' 65/- was made in the month of August 2022 and the company has received ' 17,01,440/- against26,176 equity shares (of which ' 2/- was towards face value and ' 63/- towards premium). As on date the First and Finalcall payment for 24,689 shares amounting to ' 0.16 Crores is yet to be received.
Refer Note 32 for details of shares to be issued under Employee Stock Option Schemes (ESOPs)
Refer Note 38.
Capital reserve represents capital reserve on amalgamation/business combination. This reserve arose pursuantto scheme of arrangement and shall not be considered to be reserve created by the Company.
Securities premium is created due to premium on issue of shares. This reserve is utilised in accordance with theprovisions of the Companies Act.
This reserve relates to share options granted by the Company to its employees (including Subsidiary Companies)and erstwhile Holding Company's employee share option plan. Further information about share-based paymentsto employees is set out in Note 32.
1) During the previous year ended March 31,2024, the company had entered into Share Purchase Agreement (SPA)with Reliance Beauty & Personal Care Limited to sell and transfer entire equity stake held by the company inArvind Beauty Brands Retail Limited (ABBRL) (now known as Reliance Luxe Beauty Limited), at an enterprise valueof ' 212.79 Crores (based on adjustments based of closing period balances) towards sale of equity shares andrepayment of loans.
The company had made a provision of ' 1.69 crores towards the ongoing contingent matters related to ABBRLbusiness prior to transfer date to be borne by the company as per SPA.The Company had made a provision of ' 10crores as ex-gratia payment to employee who were involved in the sale process.The Company had presented losson sale of equity investment and expenditure incurred as an exceptional item in the financial results.
ABBRL ceased to be a subsidiary from November 03, 2023.
(a) Employees of the Company receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Theeligible employees and the company make monthly contributions to the provident fund plan equal to a specifiedpercentage of the employees' salary.Amounts collected under the provident fund plan are deposited in a governmentadministered provident fund.The remaining portion is contributed to the government-administered pension fund.Employees of the Company receive benefits from a government administered provident fund, which is a definedcontribution plan. The Company has no further obligation to the plan beyond its monthly contributions. Suchcontributions are accounted for as defined contribution plans and are recognised as employee benefits expenseswhen they are due in the Statement of profit and loss.
The Company has following post employment benefits which are in the nature of defined benefit plans:
The Company provides for gratuity for employees in India as per the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Employeeswho are in continuous service for a period of 5 years are eligible for gratuity. The amount of gratuity payable onretirement/termination is the employees last drawn salary per month computed proportionately for 15 days salarymultiplied for the number of years of service. The Gratuity plan is a Funded plan administered by the Company.
Liabilities with regard to the Gratuity Plan are determined by actuarial valuation, performed by an independentactuary, at each Balance Sheet date using the projected unit credit method. The Company fully contributes allascertained liabilities to the Life Insurance Coporation - Insurance product.
The Company recognizes the net obligation of a defined benefit plan in its Balance Sheet as an asset or liability.Gains and losses through re-measurements of the net defined benefit liability/(asset) are recognized in othercomprehensive income and are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods. The actual return of theportfolio of plan assets, in excess of the yields computed by applying the discount rate used to measure the definedbenefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income
In presenting the above sensitivity analysis, the present value of defined benefit obligation has been calculated usingthe projected unit credit method at the end of reporting period, which is the same as that applied in calculating thedefined benefit obligation liability recognized in the balance sheet. The methods and types of assumptions usedin preparing the sensitivity analysis did not change compared with the previous period.
The company has a Gratuity plan as a part of its employee benefit program.This is a defined benefit scheme thatexposes the company to various risks. Some of the common risks associated with similar schemes are as follows:
Interest Rate Risk: The defined benefit obligation represents the present value of future cash flows expected tobe paid from the plan, calculated using prevailing interest rates.Although changes in interest rates do not impactthe actual cash flows from the scheme, they do not affect the value of the liability (defined benefit obligation) ,thereby impacting the Company's balance sheet and profit & loss statement.
Investment Risk: Plans funded with assets are exposed to market fluctuations in asset values.The company mayexperience these fluctuations impacting its balance sheet and profit & loss statement.
Demographic Risk: When determining the defined benefit scheme, it is assumed that employees will follow certainpatterns of attrition or morality.If the actual trend differ from these assumptions.the company may incur costsdifferent from those provisioned.
The Company has purchased insurance policy, which is basically a year-on-year cash accumulation plan in whichthe interest rate is declared on yearly basis and is guranteed for a period of one year.The insurance company, aspart of the policy rules, makes payment of all gratuity outgoes happening during the year (subject to sufficiacy offunds under the policy).The policy, thus,mitigates the liquidity risk.However, being a cash accumulation plan,theduration of assets is shorter compared to the duration of liabilities.Thus , the company is exposed to movement ininterest rates (in particular, the significant fall in interest rates ,which should result in a increase in liability withoutcorresponding increase in the asset).
The Company has a policy on leave encashment which are both accumulating and non-accumulating in nature. Theexpected cost of accumulating leave encashment is determined by actuarial valuation performed by an independentactuary at each Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method on the additional amount expected to bepaid/availed as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the Balance Sheet date. Expense onnon-accumulating compensated absences is recognized in the period in which the absences occur.
The management assessed that the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, other bank balances, loans, trade receivables,other current financial assets, trade payables and other current financial liabilities approximate their carrying amountslargely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities is included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchangedin a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The following methods andassumptions were used to estimate the fair values.
The fair value of borrowings and other financial liabilities is calculated by discounting future cash flows using ratescurrently available for debts on similar terms, credit risk and remaining maturities.
Level 1: Level 1 hierarchy includes financial instruments measured using quoted prices. This includes listed equityinstruments that have quoted price. The fair value of all equity instruments which are traded in the stock exchanges isvalued using the closing price as at the reporting period.
Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, traded bonds, over-the counter derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques which maximize the use of observable market dataand rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument areobservable, the instrument is included in level 2.
Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level3. This is the case for unlisted equity securities, contingent consideration and indemnification asset included in level 3.
There are no transfer between level 1, 2 and 3 during the year.
The Company's policy is to recognise transfers into and transfers out of fair value hierarchy levels as at the end of thereporting period.
The Company's principal financial liabilities, other than derivatives, comprise borrowings and trade & other payables.The main purpose of these financial liabilities is to finance the Company's operations and to support its operations. TheCompany's principal financial assets include Investments, loans given, trade and other receivables and cash & short-termdeposits that derive directly from its operations.
The Company's activities expose it to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. In order to minimise any adverse effectson the financial performance of the Company, derivative financial instruments, such as foreign exchange forwardcontracts, foreign currency option contracts are entered to hedge certain foreign currency exposures. Derivatives areused exclusively for hedging purposes and not as trading / speculative instruments.
The Company's risk management is carried out by a Treasury department under policies approved by the Board ofdirectors. Company's treasury identifies, evaluates and hedges financial risks in close co-operation with the Company'soperating units. The board provides written principles for overall risk management, as well as policies covering specificareas, such as foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, use of derivative financial instruments and non¬derivative financial instruments, and investment of excess liquidity.
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because ofchanges in market prices. Market risk comprises two types of risk: interest rate risk and currency risk. Financialinstruments affected by market risk include borrowings, deposits, Investments, trade and other receivables, tradeand other payables and derivative financial instruments.
Within the various methodologies to analyse and manage risk, Company has implemented a system based on"sensitivity analysis" on symmetric basis. This tool enables the risk managers to identify the risk position of theentities. Sensitivity analysis provides an approximate quantification of the exposure in the event that certainspecified parameters were to be met under a specific set of assumptions. The risk estimates provided here assume:
- a parallel shift of 50-basis points of the interest rate yield curves in all currencies.
- a simultaneous, parallel foreign exchange rates shift in which the INR appreciates / depreciates against allcurrencies by 2%
The potential economic impact, due to these assumptions, is based on the occurrence of adverse / inverse marketconditions and reflects estimated changes resulting from the sensitivity analysis. Actual results that are included inthe Statement of profit & loss may differ materially from these estimates due to actual developments in the globalfinancial markets.
The analyses exclude the impact of movements in market variables on: the carrying values of gratuity, pension andother post-retirement obligations and provisions.
The following assumption has been made in calculating the sensitivity analyses:
- The sensitivity of the relevant statement of profit or loss item is the effect of the assumed changes in respectivemarket risks. This is based on the financial assets and financial liabilities held at respective year end includingthe effect of hedge accounting.
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate becauseof changes in the market interest rates. The Company's exposure to the risk of changes in market interest ratesrelates primarily to the Company's debt obligations with floating interest rates.
The Company manages its interest rate risk by having a balanced portfolio of fixed and variable rate loans andborrowings. As at March 31,2025, approximately 0.14 % of the Company's Borrowings are at fixed rate of interest(March 31, 2024: 0.3%)
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates on that portionof loans and borrowings affected, after the impact of hedge accounting. With all other variables held constant, theCompany's profit before tax is affected through the impact on floating rate borrowings, as follows:
- Fixed rate financial instruments measured at cost : Since a change in interest rate would not change thecarrying amount of this category of instruments, there is no net income impact and they are excluded fromthis analysis
- The effect of interest rate changes on future cash flows is excluded from this analysis.
Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate because ofchanges in foreign exchange rates. The Company transacts business in local currency and in foreign currency,primarily in USD. The Company has obtained foreign currency loans and has foreign currency trade payables andreceivables etc. and is, therefore, exposed to foreign exchange risk. The Company may use forward contractsor foreign exchange options towards hedging risk resulting from changes and fluctuations in foreign currencyexchange rate.
The Company manages its foreign currency risk by hedging appropriate percentage of its foreign currency exposure,as approved by Board as per established risk management policy. Details of the hedge & unhedged position of theCompany given in Note 27.
Foreign currency sensitivity
The following tables demonstrate the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in USD rates to the functionalcurrency of entity, with all other variables held constant. The impact on the Company's profit before tax is due tochanges in the fair value of monetary assets and liabilities.
Although the financial instruments have not been designated in a hedge relationship, they act as an economichedge and will offset the underlying transactions when they occur.
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customercontract, leading to a financial loss. To manage this, the Group periodically assesses financial reliability of customersand other counterparties, taking into account the financial condition, current economic trends and analysis ofhistorical bad debts and ageing of financial assets. Individual risk limits are set and periodically reviewed onthe basis of such information. The Group is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily tradereceivables) and from its financing activities, including deposits with banks, foreign exchange transactions andother financial instruments.
Trade receivables
Customer credit risk is managed by each business unit subject to the Company's established policy, proceduresand control relating to customer credit risk management. Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and aregenerally on 30 days to 180 days credit term. Credit limits are established for all customers based on internalrating criteria. Outstanding customer receivables are regularly monitored and any shipments to major customersare generally covered by letters of credit. The Company has no concentration of credit risk as the customer baseis widely distributed both economically and geographically.
An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date on an individual basis for major clients. In addition, alarge number of minor receivables are grouped into homogenous groups and assessed for impairment collectively.The calculation is based on actual incurred historical data. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reportingdate is the carrying value of each class of financial assets disclosed in Note 7(b). The Company does not holdcollateral as security. The Company evaluates the concentration of risk with respect to trade receivables as low, asits customers are located in several jurisdictions and industries and operate in largely independent markets.
Credit risk from balances with banks and financial institutions is managed by the Company's treasury department inaccordance with the Company's policy. Investments of surplus funds are made only with approved counterpartieswho meets the minimum threshold requirements under the counterparty risk assessment process. The Companymonitors the ratings, credit spreads and financial strength of its counterparties. Based on its on-going assessment ofcounterparty risk, the Company adjusts its exposure to various counterparties. The Company's maximum exposureto credit risk for the components of the Balance sheet as is the carrying amount as disclosed in Note 37.
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company may not be able to meet its present and future cash and collateralobligations without incurring unacceptable losses. The Company's objective is to, at all times maintain optimumlevels of liquidity to meet its cash and collateral requirements. The Company closely monitors its liquidity positionand deploys a robust cash management system. It maintains adequate sources of financing including bilateralloans, debt and overdraft from both domestic and international banks at an optimised cost. It also enjoys strongaccess to domestic capital markets across equity.
Concentrations arise when a number of counterparties are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in thesame geographical region, or have economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligationsto be similarly affected by changes in economic, political or other conditions. Concentrations indicate the relativesensitivity of the Company's performance to developments affecting a particular industry.
For the purpose of the Company's capital management, capital includes issued equity capital and all other equityreserves attributable to the equity holders of the Company. The primary objective of the Company's capital managementis to ensure that it maintains an efficient capital structure and healthy capital ratios in order to support its business andmaximise shareholder value.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions orits business requirements to optimise return to our shareholders through continuing growth. To maintain or adjustthe capital structure, the Company may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders orissue new shares. The funding requirements are met through a mixture of equity, internal fund generation and othernon-current borrowings. The Company monitors capital using a gearing ratio, which is net debt divided by total capitalplus net debt. The Company includes within net debt, interest bearing loans and borrowings less cash and short-termdeposits (including other bank balance). The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.
In order to achieve this overall objective, the Company's capital management, amongst other things, aims to ensurethat it meets financial covenants attached to the interest-bearing loans and borrowings that define capital structurerequirements and other ratios. Breaches in meeting the financial covenants would permit the bank to charge penalinterest. There have been no breaches in the financial covenants of any long-term borrowing in the current period asof March 31, 2025. Accordingly, the management has not created provision for penal interest.
No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes for managing capital during the years ended March 31,2025 and March 31, 2024.
(i) The Company does not have any benami property held in their name. No proceedings have been initiated on orare pending against the Company for holding benami property under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act,1988 (45 of 1988) and Rules made thereunder.
(ii) The Company has not been declared wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or other lender orgovernment or any government authority.
(iii) The Company has complied with the requirement with respect to number of layers as prescribed under section2(87) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Restriction on number of layers) Rules, 2017.
(iv) Utilisation of borrowed funds and share premium
I. The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies), includingforeign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that the Intermediary shall: a) Directly or indirectly
lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the ParentCompany (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or b) Provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the ultimatebeneficiaries
II. The Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (FundingParty) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Company shall: a) Directlyor indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalfof the funding party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or b) Provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalfof the ultimate beneficiaries except as mentioned below.
(v) The Company has not invested or traded in Crypto Currency or Virtual Currency during the year.
(vi) The Company has no income surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in tax assessments under theIncome tax Act, 1961 (such as search or survey), that has not been recorded in the books of account.
(vii) The Company does not have any transactions with the companies struck off under section 248 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 or section 560 of the Companies Act, 1956.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA) has issued a notification(Companies(Accounts) Amendments Rules,2021) whichis effective from April 01,2023, State that every Company which uses accounting software for maintaining its booksof account shall use only such accounting software which has a feature of recording audit trail of each and everytransaction, and further creating an edit log of each change made in the books of account along with the date whensuch changes were made and ensuring that the audit trail cannot be disabled.
Further no instance of audit trail feature being tampered with was noted and the audit trail has been preserved by thecompany as per the statuatory requirements for record retention for accounting software used by company duringthe year.
The Parliament of India has approved the Code of Social Security, 2020 (the Code) which may impact the contributionby the Company towards Provident Fund, Gratuity and ESIC. The Code have been published in the Gazette of India.However effective date has yet not been notified. The Company will assess the impact of the Code and will record relatedimpact in the period it becomes effective.
The Company evaluates events and transactions that occur subsequent to the balance sheet date but prior to theapproval of financial statements to determine the necessity for recognition and/or reporting of subsequent eventsand transactions in the financial statements. The Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of ' 1.60 per equityshare of face value of ' 4 each, for the financial year ended March 31,2025, subject to the approval of shareholders inthe ensuing Annual General Meeting.
For and on behalf of the board of directors ofArvind Fashions Limited
Sanjay S. Lalbhai Shailesh Chaturvedi Girdhar Chitlangia Lipi Jha
Chairman & Director Managing Director & CEO Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
DIN - 00008329 DIN - 03023079
Place: Bengaluru Place: Bengaluru Place: Bengaluru Place: Bengaluru
Date: May 17, 2025 Date: May 17, 2025 Date: May 17, 2025 Date: May 17, 2025