We have audited the accompanying standalone financialstatements of Arvind Fashions Limited (the "Company"),which comprise the Balance Sheet as at March 31,2025,and the Statement of Profit and Loss (including OtherComprehensive Income), the Statement of Cash Flows andthe Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended onthat date, and notes to the financial statements, includinga summary of material accounting policies and otherexplanatory information.
In our opinion and to the best of our information andaccording to the explanations given to us, the aforesaidstandalone financial statements give the informationrequired by the Companies Act, 2013 (the "Act") inthe manner so required and give a true and fair viewin conformity with the Indian Accounting Standardsprescribed under section 133 of the Act, ("Ind AS") and
other accounting principles generally accepted in India, ofthe state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2025,and its profit, total comprehensive income, its cash flowsand the changes in equity for the year ended on that date.
We conducted our audit of the standalone financialstatements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing("SA"s) specified under section 143(10) of the Act. Ourresponsibilities under those Standards are furtherdescribed in the Auditor's Responsibility for the Audit ofthe Standalone Financial Statements section of our report.We are independent of the Company in accordance withthe Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of CharteredAccountants of India ("ICAI") together with the ethicalrequirements that are relevant to our audit of thestandalone financial statements under the provisionsof the Act and the Rules made thereunder, and we havefulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordancewith these requirements and the ICAI's Code of Ethics. Webelieve that the audit evidence obtained by us is sufficientand appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinionon the standalone financial statements.
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of thestandalone financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. These matters were addressed in thecontext of our audit of the standalone financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we donot provide a separate opinion on these matters. We have determined the matters described below to be the key auditmatters to be communicated in our report.
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Auditor's Response
1. Revenue Recognition (Wholesale business): [Assertion- Cut off]and provision for sales return.
Revenue recognition involves certain key judgements relating toidentification of distinct performance obligations, determinationof transaction price of the identified performance obligations, theappropriateness of the basis used to measure revenue recognizedat a point of time and provision for sales return.
Principal Audit Procedures Performed:
The details of audit procedures performed by us are asfollows:
• Evaluated the company's accounting policies with
respect to revenue recognition and provision for salesreturn in accordance with Ind As 115 "Revenue from
Contracts with customer".
Cut-off is the key assertion in so far as revenue recognition isconcerned.
• Selected a sample and tested the operatingeffectiveness of the internal control, relating toidentification of the distinct performance obligationsand determination of transaction price. We carriedout a combination of procedures involving enquiryand observation, re-performance and inspection ofevidence in respect of operation of these controls.
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There is a risk that revenue is recognized on sale of goods aroundthe year end without substantial transfer of control and is notin accordance with Ind AS-115 "Revenue from Contracts withCustomers".
Also, Company has contracts with customers which entitles themto right of return. At year end, amount of expected returns thathave not yet been settled with the customers are estimated andaccrued.
Estimating the amount of such accrual at year end is considered akey audit matter due to assumptions and judgments required tobe made by management.
• We obtained an understanding of process andevaluated the design and operating effectiveness ofkey controls, over timing of revenue recognition andcalculating, reviewing and approving sales returns.
• Selected samples and performed the followingprocedures:
- Read, analyzed and identified the distinctperformance obligations in these contracts andcompared these performance obligations withthat identified and recorded by the Company.
- For the selected samples, tested with theperformance obligations specified in theunderlying contracts.
- Performed analytical procedures forreasonableness of revenues with comparativeperiod.
- Analyzed historical trends for returns and helddiscussions with management to understandchanges in provisioning norms/additionalprovisions made based on management'sassessment of market conditions and based onthat, we have tested the estimates of returnsrelated accruals with underlying documentationsuch as management approved norms,customer agreements, sales data and customerreconciliations, as applicable.
• At the year-end on the selected samples, we haveperformed early and late cut off to test that therevenue is recorded in the appropriate period. Wehave traced sales with proof of delivery (POD) toconfirm the recognition of sales.
2.
Assessment of Impairment of Investment in Subsidiaries -
The carrying values of Company's investments in subsidiariesis assessed annually by management for potential indicatorsof impairment by reference to the requirements of Ind AS 36'Impairment of Assets".
The company has direct equity investments (including perpetualdebt) of ' 1,824.60 crores and ' 46.91 crores in Arvind LifestyleBrands Limited (ALBL) and Arvind Youth Brands Private Limited(AYBPL) respectively and indirect investment in AYBPL from ALBLis ' 68.16 crores. [Refer note 7(a)].
• Evaluated the Company's accounting policies withrespect to impairment of financial asset in accordancewith Ind AS 36 "Impairment of Assets".
• We have obtained and discussed with managementand evaluated the key judgements / assumptionsunderlying management's assessment of potentialindicators of impairment.
• Evaluated the design and implementation of therelevant internal controls and tested the operatingeffectiveness of such internal controls over impairmentassessment process, which inter-alia included themanagement's control over reasonableness of keyassumptions considered in related forecasts offuture cash flows principally related to revenue andprofitability growth, terminal growth rate and discountrates used.
We obtained the investment valuations from themanagement and performed the following substantiveprocedures:
The Company has carried out detailed evaluation of recoverable
• Assessed the reasonableness of the key business
value of its equity investments in ALBL and AYBPL given considering
assumptions such as revenue growth and EBIDTA
various factors, as further explained in Note 7(a)(6) to the
margins, by understanding the management's plan
standalone financial statements. As per Ind AS 36, the Company
and performing retrospective testing.
has considered the recoverable amount to be higher of (i) value inuse and (ii) fair value less cost to sell as applicable. Value is use has
• Evaluated the valuation approach and assumptions
been determined, which requires management to make significant
used by the independent valuation expert appointed
estimates and assumptions related to forecasts of future cash
by the Management. This involved assessing
flows principally related to revenue, profitability growth, terminal
the competence, expertise and objectivity of the
growth rate and discount rates used. Furthermore, the value in
independent valuer.
use is highly sensitive to changes in some of the inputs used inforecasting the future cash flows.
Fair value less cost to sell, wherever applicable, has beendetermined using the Comparable Companies Multiple (CCM)approach, as evaluated by management with the assistance of anexternal valuation expert.
• Where potential indicators of impairment wereidentified, we evaluated management's impairmentassessment and assumptions around key driversof the cash flow forecasts, discount rates, expectedgrowth rates and terminal growth rates used bycomparison with available financial informationincluding considerations of audited financial
Based on such assessment the management has concludedthat the carrying value of the equity investments is good andrecoverable. Any adverse changes in these assumptions could
statements of the subsidiary.
• With internal fair-value specialists, we evaluated the
have a significant impact on either the recoverable value, or the
reasonableness of (1) the valuation methodology and
amount of any impairment charge, or both.
(2) the discount rate considered, by
Accordingly, we identified the assessment of potential impairmentof investments in above mentioned subsidiaries as a key audit
• Testing the source information underlying thedetermination of the discount rate.
matter because materiality of equity investments in subsidiaries
• Developing a range of independent estimates and
and impairment assessment involves significant degree of
comparing those to the discount rate selected by
management judgement in determining the key assumptions.
management.
• We also performed sensitivity analysis to determineimpact of changes in key assumptions both individuallyand in aggregate.
• The Company's Board of Directors is responsiblefor the other information. The other informationcomprises the information included in the Director'sreport including annexures thereof, but does notinclude the consolidated financial statements,standalone financial statements and our auditor'sreport thereon.
• Our opinion on the standalone financial statementsdoes not cover the other information and we do notexpress any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
• In connection with our audit of the standalonefinancial statements, our responsibility is to read theother information and, in doing so, consider whetherthe other information is materially inconsistent withthe standalone financial statements or our knowledgeobtained during the course of our audit or otherwiseappears to be materially misstated.
• If, based on the work we have performed, weconclude that there is a material misstatement ofthis other information, we are required to report thatfact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT ANDBOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE STANDALONEFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company's Board of Directors is responsible forthe matters stated in section 134(5) of the Act withrespect to the preparation of these standalonefinancial statements that give a true and fair view ofthe financial position, financial performance includingother comprehensive income, cash flows and changes inequity of the Company in accordance with the accountingprinciples generally accepted in India, including Ind ASspecified under section 133 of the Act. This responsibilityalso includes maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of the Actfor safeguarding the assets of the Company and forpreventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities;selection and application of appropriate accounting
policies; making judgments and estimates that arereasonable and prudent; and design, implementation andmaintenance of adequate internal financial controls, thatwere operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy andcompleteness of the accounting records, relevant to thepreparation and presentation of the financial statementsthat give a true and fair view and are free from materialmisstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the standalone financial statements,management and Board of Directors are responsible forassessing the Company's ability to continue as a goingconcern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to goingconcern and using the going concern basis of accountingunless the Board of Directors either intend to liquidatethe Company or to cease operations, or has no realisticalternative but to do so.
The Company's Board of Directors is also responsible foroverseeing the Company's financial reporting process.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance aboutwhether the standalone financial statements as a wholeare free from material misstatement, whether due to fraudor error, and to issue an auditor's report that includesour opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level ofassurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conductedin accordance with SAs will always detect a materialmisstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise fromfraud or error and are considered material if, individuallyor in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected toinfluence the economic decisions of users taken on thebasis of these standalone financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exerciseprofessional judgment and maintain professionalskepticism throughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatementof the standalone financial statements, whetherdue to fraud or error, design and perform auditprocedures responsive to those risks, and obtainaudit evidence that is sufficient and appropriateto provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of notdetecting a material misstatement resulting fromfraud is higher than for one resulting from error,as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentionalomissions, misrepresentations, or the override ofinternal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal financialcontrols relevant to the audit in order to designaudit procedures that are appropriate in thecircumstances. Under section 143(3)(i) of the Act, weare also responsible for expressing our opinion onwhether the Company has adequate internal financialcontrols with reference to standalone financialstatements in place and the operating effectivenessof such controls.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policiesused and the reasonableness of accounting estimatesand related disclosures made by the management.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of management'suse of the going concern basis of accounting and,based on the audit evidence obtained, whethera material uncertainty exists related to events orconditions that may cast significant doubt on theCompany's ability to continue as a going concern. Ifwe conclude that a material uncertainty exists, weare required to draw attention in our auditor's reportto the related disclosures in the standalone financialstatements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, tomodify our opinion. Our conclusions are based onthe audit evidence obtained up to the date of ourauditor's report. However, future events or conditionsmay cause the Company to cease to continue as agoing concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure andcontent of the standalone financial statements,including the disclosures, and whether the standalonefinancial statements represent the underlyingtransactions and events in a manner that achievesfair presentation.
Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements in thestandalone financial statements that, individually orin aggregate, makes it probable that the economicdecisions of a reasonably knowledgeable user of thestandalone financial statements may be influenced.We consider quantitative materiality and qualitativefactors in (i) planning the scope of our audit work and inevaluating the results of our work; and (ii) to evaluate theeffect of any identified misstatements in the standalonefinancial statements.
We communicate with those charged with governanceregarding, among other matters, the planned scope andtiming of the audit and significant audit findings, including
any significant deficiencies in internal financial controlsthat we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance witha statement that we have complied with relevantethical requirements regarding independence, and tocommunicate with them all relationships and othermatters that may reasonably be thought to bear on ourindependence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged withgovernance, we determine those matters that were ofmost significance in the audit of the standalone financialstatements of the current period and are therefore the keyaudit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor'sreport unless law or regulation precludes public disclosureabout the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances,we determine that a matter should not be communicatedin our report because the adverse consequences of doingso would reasonably be expected to outweigh the publicinterest benefits of such communication.
1. As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, based on our
audit we report that:
a) We have sought and obtained all the informationand explanations which to the best of ourknowledge and belief were necessary for thepurposes of our audit.
b) In our opinion, proper books of account asrequired by law have been kept by the Companyso far as it appears from our examination ofthose books.
c) The Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit andLoss including Other Comprehensive Income,the Statement of Cash Flows and Statement ofChanges in Equity dealt with by this Report are inagreement with the relevant books of account.
d) In our opinion, the aforesaid standalone financialstatements comply with the Ind AS specifiedunder Section 133 of the Act.
e) On the basis of the written representationsreceived from the directors as on March 31,2025 taken on record by the Board of Directors,none of the directors is disqualified as on March
31, 2025 from being appointed as a director interms of Section 164(2) of the Act.
f) With respect to the adequacy of the internalfinancial controls with reference to standalonefinancial statements of the Company and theoperating effectiveness of such controls, referto our separate Report in "Annexure A". Ourreport expresses an unmodified opinion onthe adequacy and operating effectiveness ofthe Company's internal financial controls withreference to standalone financial statements.
g) With respect to the other matters to be includedin the Auditor's Report in accordance with therequirements of section 197(16) of the Act, asamended, in our opinion and to the best of ourinformation and according to the explanationsgiven to us, the remuneration paid by theCompany to its directors during the year is inaccordance with the provisions of section 197of the Act.
h) With respect to the other matters to be includedin the Auditor's Report in accordance with Rule11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules,2014, as amended in our opinion and to thebest of our information and according to theexplanations given to us:
i. The Company has disclosed the impact ofpending litigations on its financial positionin its standalone financial statements- Refer Note 25 to the standalonefinancial statements;
ii. The Company did not have any long-termcontracts including derivative contractsfor which there were any materialforeseeable losses.
iii. There has been no delay in transferringamounts, required to be transferred, to theInvestor Education and Protection Fund bythe Company.
iv. (a) The Management has represented that,
to the best of its knowledge and belief,as disclosed in the note 39(a)(iv)(I) tothe financial statements no funds havebeen advanced or loaned or invested(either from borrowed funds or share
premium or any other sources or kindof funds) by the Company to or in anyother person(s) or entity(ies), includingforeign entities ("Intermediaries"),with the understanding, whetherrecorded in writing or otherwise,that the Intermediary shall, directlyor indirectly lend or invest in otherpersons or entities identified in anymanner whatsoever by or on behalf ofthe Company ("Ultimate Beneficiaries")or provide any guarantee, securityor the like on behalf of theUltimate Beneficiaries.
(b) The Management has represented,that, to the best of its knowledge andbelief, as disclosed in the note 39(a)(iv)(II) to the financial statements,no funds have been received bythe Company from any person(s)or entity(ies), including foreignentities ("Funding Parties"), with theunderstanding, whether recorded inwriting or otherwise, that the Companyshall, directly or indirectly, lend orinvest in other persons or entitiesidentified in any manner whatsoeverby or on behalf of the Funding Party("Ultimate Beneficiaries") or provideany guarantee, security or the like onbehalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(c) Based on the audit proceduresperformed that have been consideredreasonable and appropriate in thecircumstances, nothing has cometo our notice that has caused us tobelieve that the representations undersub-clause (i) and (ii) of Rule 11(e), asprovided under (a) and (b) above,contain any material misstatement.
v. The final dividend proposed in the previous
year, declared and paid by the Company
during the year is in accordance with
section 123 of the Act, as applicable.
As stated in note 42 to the standalonefinancial statements, the Board of Directorsof the Company has proposed final dividendfor the year which is subject to the approvalof the members at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting. Such dividend proposedis in accordance with section 123 of the Act,as applicable.
vi. Based on our examination, which includedtest checks, the Company has used anaccounting software for maintaining itsbooks of account for the year endedMarch 31, 2025 which has a feature ofrecording audit trail (edit log) facility andthe same has operated throughout theyear for all relevant transactions recordedin the software. Further, during the courseof our audit, we did not come across anyinstance of the audit trail feature beingtampered with.
Additionally audit trail has been preservedby the Company as per the statutoryrequirements for record retentionas stated in note 39(b) of standalonefinancial statement.
2. As required by the Companies (Auditor's Report)Order, 2020 ("the Order") issued by the CentralGovernment in terms of Section 143(11) of the Act,we give in "Annexure B" a statement on the mattersspecified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order.
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Chartered Accountants(Firm's Registration No. 117365W)
Kartikeya Raval
(Partner)(Membership No. 106189)(UDIN: 25106189BMNRJG9903)
Place: AhmedabadDate: May 17, 2025