3.21 Accounting of Provisions, Contingent Liabilities andContingent Assets
Provisions are recognised, when there is a present legal orconstructive obligation as a result of past events, where it isprobable that there will be outflow of resources to settle theobligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount of theobligation can be made. Where a provision is measured using thecash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carryingamount is the present value of those cash flows. Where the effectis material, the provision is discounted to net present value usingan appropriate current market-based pre-tax discount rate andthe unwinding of the discount is included in finance costs.
Contingent liabilities are recognised only when there is apossible obligation arising from past events, due to occurrenceor non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events, notwholly within the control of the Company, or where any presentobligation cannot be measured in terms of future outflowof resources, or where a reliable estimate of the obligation
cannot be made. Obligations are assessed on an ongoing basisand only those having a largely probable outflow of resourcesare provided for.
Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets arereviewed at each Balance Sheet date.
Contingent assets are not disclosed in the financial statementsunless an inflow of economic benefits is probable.
3.22 Dividend to Equity shareholders
Dividend to equity shareholders is recognised as a liability anddeducted from Shareholders' Equity, in the period in whichthe dividends are approved by the equity shareholders in thegeneral meeting.
3.23 Earnings per share ('EPS')
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit (orloss) attributable to the owners of the Group by the weightedaverage number of equity shares outstanding during the year.The weighted average number of equity shares outstandingduring the year is adjusted for bonus issue, bonus element ina rights issue to existing shareholders, share split and reverseshare split (consolidation of shares).
Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit(considered in determination of basic earnings per share) afterconsidering the effect of interest and other financing costs orincome (net of attributable taxes) associated with dilutive potentialequity shares by the weighted average number of equity sharesconsidered for deriving basic earnings per share adjusted for theweighted average number of equity shares that would have beenissued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.
3 A. Critical accounting judgements and key sources ofestimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements in conformitywith the Ind AS requires management to make judgements,estimates and assumptions that affect the application ofaccounting policies and the reported amounts of assets,liabilities and disclosures as at date of the financial statementsand the reported amounts of the revenues and expenses forthe years presented. The estimates and associated assumptionsare based on historical experience and other factors that areconsidered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from theseestimates under different assumptions and conditions.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewedon an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates arerecognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if therevision affects only that period, or in the period of the revisionand future periods if the revision affects both current andfuture periods.
In the process of applying the Company's accountingpolicies, management has made the followingjudgements, which have the most significant effect onthe amounts recognised in the financial statements:
In determining the appropriate discount rate forplans operated in India, the management considersthe interest rates of government bonds in currenciesconsistent with the currencies of the post-employmentbenefit obligation.
In the normal course of business, contingent liabilitiesmay arise from litigations and other claims against theCompany. Where the potential liabilities have a lowprobability of crystallising or are very difficult to quantifyreliably, we treat them as contingent liabilities. Suchliabilities are disclosed in the notes but are not providedfor in the financial statements. Although there can beno assurance regarding the final outcome of the legalproceedings, we do not expect them to have a materiallyadverse impact on our financial position or profitability.
The key assumptions concerning the future, andother key sources of estimation uncertainty at theend of the reporting period, that have a risk of causinga material adjustment to the carrying amounts ofassets and liabilities within the next financial year arediscussed below:
As described in Note 3.5, the Company reviews theestimated useful lives and residual values of property,plant and equipment at the end of each reporting period.During the current financial year, the management hasreassessed the useful lives of certain property, plant andequipment and the impact of the change is not materialfor the year. There were no changes in residual values ofthe property, plant and equipment.
The Company makes allowances for doubtful debtsbased on an assessment of the recoverability of tradeand other receivables. The identification of doubtfuldebts requires use of estimates. Where the expectationis different from the original estimate, such differencewill impact the carrying value of the trade and otherreceivables and doubtful debts expenses in the period inwhich such estimate has been changed.
Management reviews the inventory age listing ona periodic basis. This review involves comparison ofthe carrying value of the aged inventory items withthe respective net realizable value. The purpose is toascertain whether an allowance is required to be madein the financial statements for any obsolete and slow-moving items. Management is satisfied that adequateallowance for obsolete and slow-moving inventories hasbeen made in the financial statements.
In making estimate for liability for sales return, themanagement considered the detailed criteria for therecognition of revenue from the sale of goods set out inInd AS 115 and in particular, whether the Company hadtransferred to the buyer the significant risk and rewardsof ownership of the goods. Following the detailedquantification of the Company's liability towards salesreturn, the management is satisfied that significant riskand rewards have been transferred and that recognitionof the revenue in the current year is appropriate, inconjunction with the recognition of an appropriateliability for sales return.
Accruals for estimated product returns, which arebased on historical experience of actual sales returnsand adjustment on account of current market scenariois considered by Company to be reliable estimate offuture sales returns.
Provision for rebates, discounts and incentives
The recognition and measurement of rebates, discountsand incentives involves significant estimates, particularlythe expected level of claims of each of the customers.Assumption of level of customer wise claims for rebates,discounts and incentives relates to estimating which ofthe Company's customers will ultimately be subject to arelated rebate, discount and/ or incentive.
Employee benefit obligations are determined usingactuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involvesmaking various assumptions that may differ from actualdevelopments. These include the estimation of theappropriate discount rate, future salary increases andmortality rates. Due to the complexities involved inthe valuation and its long-term nature, the employeebenefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in theseassumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at eachreporting date.
Provisions and contingencies
From time to time, the Company is subject to legalproceedings, the ultimate outcome of each beingsubject to uncertainties inherent in litigation. A provisionfor litigation is made when it is considered probablethat a payment will be made and the amount can bereasonably estimated. Significant judgement is requiredwhen evaluating the provision including, the probabilityof an unfavorable outcome and the ability to make areasonable estimate of the amount of potential loss.Litigation provisions are reviewed at each accountingperiod and revisions made for the changes in facts andcircumstances. Contingent liabilities are disclosed in thenotes forming part of the financial statements. Contingentassets are not disclosed in the financial statements unlessan inflow of economic benefits is probable.
Significant management judgement is required todetermine the amount of deferred tax assets that can berecognised, based upon the likely timing and the level offuture taxable profits.
The amount of total deferred tax assets could changeif management estimates of projected future taxableincome or if tax regulations undergo a change.
The Company assesses on a forward looking basis theexpected credit losses associated with its assets carried atamortised cost and debt instruments carried at FVTOCI.The impairment methodology applied depends onwhether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.In respect of trade receivables the Company applies thesimplified approach permitted by Ind AS 109 - FinancialInstruments, which requires expected lifetime losses tobe recognised upon initial recognition of the receivables.For all other financial assets, expected credit losses aremeasured at an amount equal to the 12-months expectedcredit losses or at an amount equal to the life timeexpected credit losses if the credit risk on the financialasset has increased significantly since initial recognition.
The Company reviews its carrying value of investmentin subsidiaries and goodwill carried at cost (net ofimpairment, if any) annually, or more frequently whenthere is indication for impairment. If the recoverableamount is less than its carrying amount, the impairmentloss is accounted for in the statement of profit and loss.
The carrying values of assets / cash generating units('CGU') at each balance sheet date are reviewed todetermine whether there is any indication that an assetmay be impaired. If any indication of such impairmentexists, the recoverable amount of such assets / CGU isestimated and in case the carrying amount of theseassets exceeds their recoverable amount, an impairment
loss is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.The recoverable amount is the higher of the net sellingprice and their value in use. Value in use is arrived at bydiscounting the future cash flows to their present valuebased on an appropriate discount factor. Assessment isalso done at each balance sheet date as to whether thereis indication that an impairment loss recognised for anasset in prior accounting periods no longer exists ormay have decreased, consequent to which such reversalof impairment loss is recognised in the Statement ofProfit and Loss.
The Company reviews goodwill carried at cost (net ofimpairment, if any).
Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basisand whenever there is an indication that the recoverableamount of a cash generating unit is less than its carryingamount based on a number of factors including operatingresults, business plans, future cash flows and economic
conditions. If the recoverable amount is less than itscarrying amount, the impairment loss is accounted for inthe statement of profit and loss.
The recoverable amount of cash generating units isdetermined based on higher of value-in-use and fairvalue less cost to sell. The goodwill impairment test isperformed at the level of the cash-generating unit orCompany of cash-generating units which are benefittingfrom the synergies of the acquisition and which representthe lowest level at which goodwill is monitored forinternal management purposes.
Market related information and estimates are used todetermine the recoverable amount. Key assumptionson which management has based its determination ofrecoverable amount include estimated long term growthrates, weighted average cost of capital and estimatedoperating margins. Cash flow projections take intoaccount past experience and represent management'sbest estimate about future developments.
Notes:
1. Buildings includes 2 flats (March 31, 2025 - 6 flats) which are classified as Investment Property by the Company in accordance with IND AS 40 "Investment Property".
2. Cost of buildings includes cost of Nil shares (March 31, 2025 : 2 shares) of H 100 each fully paid and 5 shares (March 31, 2025 : 15 shares) of H 250 each fully paid inrespect of ownership flats in 1 (March 31, 2025 : 2) Co-operative Societies.
3. Rental income recognised by the Company during the year ended March 31, 2026 was H 0.29 crore (March 31, 2025: H 0.51 crore) and was included in 'Other income'(refer note 25).
4. The Company has not capitalised any borrowing cost during the current year (March 31, 2025 : H Nil).
5. Total fair value of Investment Property is H 10.55 crore (March 31, 2025 : H 23.64 crore). Refer note (a) and (b).
6. The Company has not recognised any impairment loss during the year (March 31, 2025 : H Nil).
7. During the current year, 3 flats having carrying value of H 0.36 crore (March 31, 2025 : Nil flats) were transferred from Investment Property to Asset held for Sale (refernote 14 : Assets held for Sale).
8. The figures in italics are for the previous year.
(a) Fair Value Heirarchy
The fair value of investment property has been determined by external independent property valuers as defined under Rule(2)of Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules 2017, having appropriate recognised professional qualification and recentexperience in the location and category of the property being valued.
The fair value measurement for all of the investment property has been categoried as a level 3 fair value based on the inputs to thevaluation techniques used.
(b) Description of Valuation Technique used
The Company obtains Independent Valuations of its investment property as per requirement of Ind AS 40. The fair value ofthe investment property have been derived using the Direct Comparison Method. The direct comparison approach involves acomparison of the investment property to similar properties that have actually been sold in arms-length distance from investmentproperty or are offered for sale in the same region. This approach demonstrates what buyers have historically been willing to pay(and sellers willing to accept) for similar properties in an open and competitive market, and is particularly useful in estimating thevalue of the land and properties that are typically traded on a unit basis. This approach leads to a reasonable estimation of theprevailing price. Given that the comparable instances are located in close proximity to the investment property, these instanceshave been assessed for their locational comparative advantages and disadvantages while arriving at the indicative price assessmentfor investment property.
6 (a) : Goodwill on amalgamation (continued)
Goodwill includes amount of H 165.22 crore (March 31, 2025 H 165.22 crore) allocated to Seeds business of Rallis India Limited (earlier namedas Metahelix Life Sciences Limited). The recoverable amount of Cash Generating Unit 'CGU' was based on its value in use determined bydiscounting the future cash flows using discount rate of 9.42% per annum (March 31, 2025 10.3% per annum) for the period of 5 years usinga 4.00 % per annum (March 31, 2025 4.00% per annum) annual growth rate. The recoverable amount was determined to be higher than itscarrying amount of CGU.
Goodwill of H 30.60 crore (March 31, 2025 H 30.60 crore) has been allocated to Geogreen business of Rallis India Limited (earlier named asZero Waste Agro Organics Limited). The recoverable amount of Cash Generating Unit 'CGU' was based on its value in use determined bydiscounting the future cash flows using discount rate of 9.42% per annum (March 31, 2025 10.3% per annum) for the period of 5 years usinga 5.00 % per annum (March 31, 2025 5.00% per annum) annual growth rate. The recoverable amount was determined to be higher than itscarrying amount of CGU.
An analysis of the sensitivity of the computation to a combined change in key parameters (operating margin, discount rates and long termaverage growth rate), based on reasonably probable assumptions, did not identify any probable scenario in which the recoverable amount ofthe CGU would decrease below its carrying amount.
During the year ended March 31, 2026, the Company reviewed the carrying value of individual Intangible Assets under Development (IAUD)and determined their future economic benefits in accordance with IND AS 36 'Impairment of Assets' and the Company's Accounting Policy. Asa result of which the Company has determined that the carrying value of technical know-how related to seed development technology andproduct registration for some of the IAUDs was impaired. The impairment was primarily driven by changes in market conditions and significantchanges in market segmental requirements. As a result of the impairment, the Company has recognized an expense of H 0.25 crore and H 8.05crore for the year ended March 31,2026 and March 31, 2025 respectively.
> A .1.
20: Trade payables (continued)
The Company has entered into an arrangement with a bank under a scheme of the Reserve Bank of India, under which certain suppliers mayobtain financing directly from the bank, at their option. Under the arrangement, the bank extends credit to such growers/suppliers based onits independent credit assessment. The Company's role is limited to facilitation, including suggesting eligible suppliers, and the bank retainssole discretion in sanctioning such credit. The principal purpose of this arrangement is to facilitate access to financing for suppliers.
The Company has not derecognised the original trade payables, as neither a legal release has been obtained nor has the original liability beensubstantially modified on entering into the arrangement.
From the Company's perspective, the arrangement does not significantly extend payment terms beyond the normal terms agreed with othersuppliers that are not participating. Payments to suppliers continue to be made in accordance with agreed terms, and the arrangement mayprovide participating suppliers with access to early financing independently of the Company.
The Company continues to present amounts payable to suppliers within trade payables, as the nature and function of these payables remainconsistent with those of other trade payables.
Based on the above, the arrangement has been considered a supplier finance arrangement as envisaged under Ind AS 107.
All payables under the arrangement are classified as current as at March 31, 2026 and March 31,2025.
Non cash changes
There were no significant non-cash changes in the carrying amount of financial liabilities subject to supplier finance arrangements.The payments to the bank are included within operating cash flows because they continue to be part of the normal operating cycle andtheir principal nature remains operating i.e., payments for the purchase of goods and services. The payments to a supplier by the bank ofH 88.23 crore are considered non-cash transactions. For additional information about how these arrangements affect the Company exposureto liquidity risk, refer note 37 Financial Instruments.
34: Segment information
Products and services from which reportable segments derive their revenues
Information reported to the Chief Operating Decision Maker ('CODM') for the purpose of resources allocation and assessment of segmentperformance focuses on the types of goods or services delivered or provided. No operating segments have been aggregated in arriving at thereportable segments of the Company.
Based on the current operations, the Company has determined Agri inputs as reportable segments. Agri-inputs segment comprises ofPesticides, Plant Growth Nutrients, Organic Compost and Seeds. The other segment includes 'Polymer'.
34: Segment information (continued)
For the purpose of monitoring segment performance and allocation resources between segments:
- All assets are allocated to reportable segments other than investments, other financial assets, non-current tax assets, cash & bankbalances, fixed deposits and interest accrued thereon.
- All liabilities are allocated to reportable segments other than borrowings, other financial liabilities, interest accrued on loans, provisionfor supplemental pay, ex-director's pension scheme, unpaid dividend, current and deferred tax liabilities.
Geographical information
The Company operates in two principal geographical areas - India and outside India.
The Company's revenue from continuing operations from external customers by location of operations and information about its non-currentassets* by location of assets are detailed below:
36: Employee benefit plansDefined contribution plans
Contribution to provident fund and Employees' State Insurance Corporation ('ESIC')
The Company makes provident fund contributions to defined contribution retirement benefit plans for eligible employees. Under the scheme,the Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of the payroll costs to fund the benefits. The contributions as specified under thelaw are paid to Government authorities (PF commissioner) at factories.
Amount recognised as expense and included in the Note 29 — in the head 'Contribution to Provident and other funds' for March 31, 2026:H 10.21 crore (March 31, 2025: H 10.06 crore)
The Company offers its employees, defined-benefit plans in the form of a gratuity scheme (a lump sum amount), a supplemental pay scheme (alife long pension) and ex-director pension liability. The gratuity scheme covers substantially all regular employees, ex-director pension liabilitycovers ex-director and supplemental pay plan covers certain former executives. In the case of the gratuity scheme, the Company contributesfunds to Gratuity Trust, which is irrevocable. Ex-director pension liability and supplemental pay scheme are not funded. Commitments areactuarially determined at year-end. The actuarial valuation is done based on 'Projected Unit Credit' method.
These plans typically expose the Company to actuarial risk such as: investment risk, interest rate risk, longevity risk and salary risk.
The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated using a discount rate which is determined by reference to market yields atthe end of the reporting period on Government bonds. If the return on plan asset is below this rate, it will create plan deficit.
A decrease in the bond interest rate will increase the plan liability; however, this will be partially offset by an increase in the plan assets.
36: Employee benefit plans (continued)
Longevity risk:
The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated by reference to the best estimate of the mortality of plan participants bothduring and after their employment. An increase in the life expectancy of the plan participants will increase the plan's liability.
The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated by reference to the future salaries of plan participants. As such, an increasein the salary of the plan participants will increase the plan's liability.
Defined contribution plans
The Company makes provident fund contributions to defined contribution retirement benefit plans for eligible employees. Under the scheme,the Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of the payroll costs to fund the benefits. The contributions as specified under thelaw are paid to the provident fund set up as a trust by the Company in case of certain locations. The Company is liable for contributions and anydeficiency compared to interest computed based on the rate of interest declared by the Central Government under the Employees' ProvidentFund Scheme, 1952 and recognises, if any, as an expense in the year it is determined.
The Company's board of directors holds overall responsibility for establishing and overseeing the Company's risk management framework. Tosupport this, the board of directors has established the risk management committee, which is responsible for developing and monitoring theCompany's risk management policies. The committee reports regularly to the board of directors on its activities.
The Company, through its corporate treasury function provides services to the business teams, co-ordinates access to domestic financialmarkets, monitors and manages the financial risk related to the operations of the Company. These risks include market risk (including currencyrisk, interest rate risk and other price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk.
The use of financial derivatives is governed by the Company's risk management policy, approved by the board of directors. This policyprovides written principles on foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, the use of financial derivatives and non-derivatives financialinstruments, Similarly, the board-approved investment policy provides guidance for investing excess liquidity. Compliance with these policiesand exposure limits is reviewed by the internal auditors on a continuous basis. The Company does not enter or trade financial instruments,including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes.
The corporate treasury function reports quarterly to the Company's audit committee that monitors risks and policies implemented to mitigaterisk exposures.
Market risk
The Company's activities expose it primarily to the financial risk of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company enters into avariety of derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to foreign currency risk including forward foreign exchange contracts tohedge the exchange rate risk arising on imports and exports.
The Company undertakes transactions denominated in foreign currencies; consequently, exposures to exchange rate fluctuations arise.Exchange rate exposures are managed within approved policy parameters utilising forward foreign exchange contracts.
The Company is mainly exposed to the currency : USD, EUR, JPY, GBP, AUD, AED and CHF.
The following table details the Company's sensitivity to a 5% increase and decrease in the H against the relevant foreign currencies. 5%is the sensitivity rate used when reporting foreign currency risk internally to key management personnel and represents management'sassessment of the reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rates. This is mainly attributable to the exposure outstanding onreceivables and payables in the Company at the end of the reporting period. The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreigncurrency denominated monetary items and adjusts their translation at the period end for a 5% change in foreign currency rate. Apositive number below indicates an increase in the profit or equity where the H strengthens 5% against the relevant currency. For a 5%weakening of the H against the relevant currency, there would be a comparable impact on the profit or equity, and the balances belowwould be negative.
Note: USD= US Dollar; JPY = Japanese Yen.
The line item in the Balance Sheet that includes the above hedging instruments are "other financial assets and otherfinancial liabilities".
There is no material equity risk relating to the Company's equity investments which are detailed in note 7 'Other investments'. TheCompany's equity investments majorly comprises of strategic investments rather than trading purposes.
The Company is mainly exposed to the price risk due to its investment in mutual funds. The price risk arises due to uncertainties aboutthe future market values of these investments. At March 31, 2026, the investments in mutual funds amounts to H 501.78 crore (March31, 2025: H 408.12 crore). These are exposed to price risk. The Company has laid policies and guidelines which are adhered to in order tominimise price risk arising from investments in mutual funds. A 1% increase/ (decrease) in prices would increase/(decrease) the profit orloss by the amounts shown below :
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument that will fluctuate because of changes inmarket rates. The Company's exposure to the risk of changes in market rates relates primarily to the Company's non-current debtobligation with floating interest rates. The Company's policy is generally to undertake non-current borrowing using facilities that carryfloating interest rate.
Moreover, the short-term borrowings of the Company do not have a significant fair value or cash flow interest rate risk due totheir short tenure.
37: Financial instruments (continued)
The credit risk on investment in mutual funds and derivative financial instruments is limited because the counter parties are reputedbanks or funds sponsored by reputed bank.
Impairment losses on Financial assets and contract assets recognised in profit and loss (refer note 11 Trade receivable).
Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors, which has established an appropriate liquidityrisk management framework for the management of the Company's short-term, medium-term and long-term funding and liquiditymanagement requirements. The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilities and reserveborrowing facilities, by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows, and by matching the maturity profiles of financial assetsand liabilities.
As described in note 20: Trade payables the Company has a supplier finance arrangement, wherein the financier with the principalpurpose of facilitating efficient payment processing of supplier dues and providing the suppliers with range of realisation of receivablesfrom the Company as compared with the related invoice payment due date, which provides credit to the suppliers as the Banking rule& regulation in India. The Company plays the role of facilitator by making suggestions of the suppliers to whom credit can be extended(which is at sole discretion of the bank).
This banking arrangement does not significantly extend supplier credit terms beyond the normal terms agreed with other suppliers thatare not participating (see note 20).
All current financial liabilities are repayable within one year. The contractual maturities of non-current liabilities are disclosed in note no. 18.Liquidity risk table
The following tables detail the Company's remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative and derivative financial liabilities withagreed repayment periods. The tables have been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on theearliest date on which the Company can be required to pay.
Credit risk refers to the risk that a counter party will default on its contractual obligation resulting in financial loss to the Company. TheCompany uses its own trading records to evaluate the credit worthiness of its customers. The Company's exposures are continuouslymonitored and the aggregate value of transactions concluded, are spread amongst approved counter parties. Outstanding customerreceivables are reviewed periodically. Provision is made based on expected credit loss method and specific identification method (refernote 11 Trade receivable).
The credit risk related to the trade receivables is mitigated by taking security deposits / letter of credit - as and where considerednecessary, setting appropriate credit terms and by setting and monitoring internal limits on exposure to individual customers.
There is no substantial concentration of credit risk as the revenue and trade receivables from any of the single customer do not exceed10% of Company revenue and trade receivables.
39: Contingent liabilities
The Company is involved in a number of appellate, judicial and arbitration proceedings (including those described below) concerning mattersarising in the course of conduct of the Company's businesses. Some of these proceedings in respect of matters under litigation are in earlystages, and in some other cases, the claims are indeterminate. A summary of claims asserted on the Company in respect of these cases havebeen summarised below.
(i) It is not practicable for the Company to estimate the timings of cash outflows, if any, in respect of the above pending resolution of therespective proceedings as it is determinable only on receipt of judgements/decisions pending with various forums/authorities.
(ii) The Company has reviewed all its pending litigations and proceedings and has adequately provided for where provisions are required ordisclosed as contingent liabilities where applicable, in its financial statements.
(iii) The above matters are inclusive of interest and penalty upto the date of order.
Guarantees issued by bank on behalf of the Company as on March 31, 2026 is H 20.10 crore (March 31, 2025 H 21.68 crore). Outof these H Nil crore are covered by the charge created in favour of the said Company's bankers by way of hypothecation ofstock and debtors.
Amounts in respect of claims asserted by various revenue authorities on the Company, in respect of taxes, which are in dispute,have been tabulated below:
The Company had also filed the Writ petition for surrender of all godowns except 3 godowns. The said surrendered writ petitionwas allowed by the high court by an order dated March 7, 2025 and accordingly those premises are surrendered. After surrenderingtwo godowns during the year currently the Company has one godown in possession.
Management is generally unable to reasonably estimate a range of possible loss for proceedings or disputes other than thoseincluded in the estimate above, including where:
(i) plaintiffs / parties have not claimed an amount of money damages, unless management can otherwise determine anappropriate amount;
(ii) the proceedings are in early stages;
(iii) there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending appeals or motions or negotiations;
(iv) there are significant factual issues to be resolved; and/or
(v) there are novel legal issues presented.
However, in respect of the above matters, management does not believe, based on currently available information, that theoutcomes of the litigation, will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, though the outcomes could bematerial to the Company's operating results for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period.
40: Commitments
(i) Estimated amount of contract with minimum commitment for plant activity H 43.63 crore (March 31,2025 H 1.18 crore).
(ii) Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account of property, plant and equipment is H 9.28 crore (March 31,2025 H 12.56 crore) and Intangible assets is H 1.27 crore (March 31, 2025 H 3.04 crore) against which advances paid aggregate H 0.86 crore( March 31, 2025 H 0.79 crore).
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All amounts are in H crore unless otherwise stated
44 : Title deeds of Immovable Property not held in the name of the Company
Relevant lineitem in the
Descriptionof item of
G
ross
Title deeds held in the
Whether title deedholder is a promoter,director or relative
Propertyheld since
Reason for not being held in
Balance sheet
property
b
lock
name of
of promoter/directoror employee ofpromoter/director
which date
the name of the Company
Property,
Land
16.23
Allotment Letter in the
No
Since 2008
The plot has been allotted
Plant and
name of Rallis India
and is in the possession of
Equipment
Limited. Lease deed
the Company. The lease deed
yet to be executed
has not yet been executed by
by Gujarat Industries
Development
Corporation
lessor.
Assets Held
1.13
Tata Fison Industries
September
The agreement is in the name
For Sale
Limited
01, 1972
of Tata Fison Industries Limited(amalgamated with Rallis IndiaLimited in 1972)
As at March 31
, 2025
Whether title deed
Relevant lineitem in theBalance sheet
Descriptionof item ofproperty
Gross
block
Title deeds held in thename of
holder is a promoter,director or relativeof promoter/directoror employee ofpromoter/director
Propertyheld sincewhich date
Reason for not being held inthe name of the Company
Building
0.03
of Tata Fison Industries Limited
Equipment (amalgamated with Rallis India
Limited in 1972)
45: Borrowing based on security of inventory and book debts
The quarterly returns/ statements read with subsequent revisions filed by the Company with the banks are in agreement with thebooks of accounts.
46 : Ratios
Type of Ratio
Numerator
Denominator
FY 2026
FY 2025
Variance
Reason for Variancegreater than 25%
Current ratio
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
1.89
1.93
(2%)
NA
Debt Equity Ratio
Borrowing (current non¬current) Lease liability(current and non-current)
Total equity
(10%)
Debt ServiceCoverage Ratio
Earnings available for debtservice includes Profit forthe year from continuingoperations Depreciation andamortisation expense Financecosts - Other income non cashitems such as Unrealised Forexloss, provision for doubtfuldebts, advances writtenoff,deposits written off, markedto market loss and impairmentof intangibles and intangiblesunder development
Debt Service includesInterest & LeasePayments PrincipalRepayments
9.15
5.59
64%
Favourable variancedriven by improvedearnings available fordebt servicing, alongwith reduced utilisationof borrowings and lowerlease liabilities.
Return on Equity
(%)
Profit for the year
Average Total Equity
9.32%
6.70%
39%
Increase is on accountof increased profit ascompared to previousyears mainly driven byrevenue
Inventory
Turnover
Cost of material consumed,Purchase of Stock in trade andChanges in Inventories
Average Inventories
2.02
2.03
(0%)
Debtors Turnover
Sale of Products and Services
Average TradeReceivables
4.96
4.71
5%
Trade PayablesTurnover
Average Trade Payables
2.72
2.67
2%
Net capitalturnover ratio
Average Working Capitalwhere Working capitalis Current Assets lessCurrent Liabilities
2.90
3.18
(9%)
Net Profit Margin
Sale of Products andServices
6.40%
4.74%
35%
Increase due to higherprofitability duringthe current year asmentioned above
Return on Capitalemployed (%)
Earning before interest andtaxes
Tangible Net worth TotalDebt Deferred TaxLiability
12.39%
10.09%
23%
Return oninvestment (%)
50: Other Statutory Information
i. The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the Company for holdingany Benami property.
ii. The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year.
iii. The Company has not been declared as wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or other lender.
iv. The Company has not entered in to any transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrendered ordisclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any otherrelevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961).
v. The Company has not received any funds from any persons or entities, including foreign entities ('Funding Parties'), with the understanding,whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Company shall:
- directly or indirectly, lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever ('Ultimate Beneficiaries') by oron behalf of the Funding Party or
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- provide any guarantee, security or the like from or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
vi. The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or kind offunds) to or in any other persons or entities, including foreign entities ('Intermediaries'), with the understanding, whether recorded inwriting or otherwise, that the Intermediary shall:
- directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever ('Ultimate Beneficiaries') by oron behalf of the Company or
- provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
51: Exceptional items
Exceptional item as disclosed in Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended March 31,2026 comprises:
(a) Profit on sale of flats amounted to H 10.84 crore and profit on sale of freehold land amounted to H 2.95 crore (net of costs). (March 31,2025: Exceptional item comprised profit on sale of leasehold land (net of costs) amounting to H 1.17 crore.)
(b) Impact of labour codes : On November 21, 2025, the Government of India notified the four Labour Codes - the Code on Wages, 2019, theIndustrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
- consolidating 29 existing labour laws. The Ministry of Labour & Employment published draft Central Rules and FAQs to enable assessmentof the financial impact due to changes in regulations. The Company has assessed and disclosed the incremental impact of these changes ofH 40.02 crore on the basis of best information available, consistent with the guidance provided by the Institute of Chartered Accountants ofIndia. Considering the materiality and regulatory-driven, non-recurring nature of this impact, the Company has presented such incrementalimpact under 'Exceptional items' in the statement of profit and loss for the year ended March 31,2026.
The incremental impact consisting of gratuity of H 40.02 crore primarily arises due to change in wage definition. The Company continuesto monitor the finalisation of Central / State Rules and clarifications from the Government on other aspects of the Labour Code andwould provide appropriate accounting effect on the basis of such developments as needed.
52:Subsequent event
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 27, 2026 has recommended a dividend of H 3 per equity share (March 31, 2025 : H 2.50 perequity share), subject to shareholders approval at annual general meeting.
53: The Company made a contribution to an electoral trust of H Nil (March 31, 2025 H 4.95 crore) which is included in Other expenses.
54: The MCA wide notification dated March 24, 2021 has amended Schedule lll to the Companies Act, 2013 in respect of certain disclosures.The Company has incorporated appropriate changes in the financial statements of March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025.