Provisions are recognized when there is a presentobligation as a result of a past event, it is probablethat an outflow of resources embodying economicbenefits will be required to settle the obligationand there is a reliable estimate of the amount ofthe obligation. Provisions are measured at the bestestimate of the expenditure required to settle thepresent obligation at the year end.
If the effect of the time value of money is material,provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax ratethat reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific tothe liability. When discounting is used, the increase inthe provision due to the passage of time is recognizedas a finance cost.
Contingent liabilities are disclosed when thereis a possible obligation arising from past events,the existence of which will be confirmed only bythe occurrence or non occurrence of one or moreuncertain future events not wholly within the controlof the Company or a present obligation that arisesfrom past events where it is either not probable thatan outflow of resources will be required to settle or areliable estimate of the amount cannot be made.
Contingent liabilities and assets are not recognised infinancial statements. A disclosure of the contingentliability is made when there is a possible or a presentobligation that may, but probably will not, require anoutflow of resources.
The Company primarily earns revenue from Contractresearch and testing services.
Revenue is recognised upon transfer of control ofpromised services to customers in an amount thatreflects the consideration the Company expect toreceive in exchange for those services.
Revenue from providing services is recognised inthe accounting period in which such services arerendered.
At contract inception, the Company assesses itspromise to transfer services to a customer to identifyseparate performance obligations. The Companyapplies judgment to determine whether each servicepromised to a customer is capable of being distinct,and are distinct in the context of the contract, if not,the promised services are combined and accountedas a single performance obligation. The Companyallocates the arrangement consideration to separatelyidentifiable performance obligation based on theirrelative stand-alone selling price or residual method.
In case of fixed-price contracts, the customer paysthe fixed amount based on a payment schedule.If the services rendered by the Company exceedthe payment, a contract asset is recognised. If thepayments exceed the services rendered, a contractliability is recognised.
Revenues in excess/short of invoicing are classified asassets/liabilities, as the case may be.
Export incentives are recognised when the rightto receive the credit is established in respect ofthe exports made and where there is no significantuncertainty regarding the ultimate collection of therelevant export proceeds and utilization of exportincentives within its validity period.
Interest income is recognised when it is probablethat the economic benefits will flow to the Companyand the amount of income can be measured reliably.Interest income is accrued on a time basis, byreference to the principle outstanding and at theeffective interest rate applicable, which is the ratethat exactly discounts estimated future cash receiptsthrough the expected life of the financial asset to thatasset's gross carrying amount on initial recognition.Interest income is included in other income in theStatement of Profit and Loss.
The Company constructs or upgrades infrastructure(construction or upgrade services) used to providea public service and operates and maintains thatinfrastructure (operation services) for a specifiedperiod of time. These arrangements may include
Infrastructure used in a public-to-private serviceconcession arrangement for its entire useful life.
Under Appendix C to Ind AS 115 - Service ConcessionArrangements, these arrangements are accountedfor based on the nature of the consideration. Theintangible asset model is used to the extent that theoperator receives a right (i.e. a concessionaire) tocharge users of the public service.
The financial model is used when the operator hasan unconditional contractual right to receive cashor other financial assets from or at the direction ofthe grantor for the construction service. When theunconditional right to receive cash covers only part ofthe service, the two models are combined to accountseparately for each component. If the operatorperforms more than one service (i.e. construction,upgrade services and operation services) undera single contract or arrangement, considerationreceived or receivable is allocated by reference to therelative fair values of the service delivered, when theamount are not separately identifiable.
The intangible asset is amortised over the shorterof the estimated period of future economic benefitswhich the intangible assets are expected to generateor the concession period, from the date they areavailable for use.
An asset carried under concession arrangements isderecognised on disposal or when no future economicbenefits are expected from its future use or disposal.
The Company recognises a financial asset to theextent that it has an unconditional right to receivecash or another financial asset from or at the directionof the grantor. In case of annuity based carriageways,the Company recognises financial asset.
Grants from the government are recognized at theirfair value where there is a reasonable assurancethat the grant will be received and the Company willcomply with all attached conditions.
Government grants relating to income are deferredand recognized in the Statement of Profit and Lossover the period necessary to match them with thecosts that they are intended to compensate andpresented within other income.
Government grants relating to the purchase ofproperty, plant and equipment are included in non¬current liabilities as deferred income and are creditedto the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-linebasis over the expected lives of the related assets andpresented within other income.
Items included in the financial statements aremeasured using the currency of the primaryeconomic environment in which the entity operates('the functional currency'). The financial statementsare presented in Indian rupee (INR), which is theCompany's functional and presentation currency.
On initial recognition, all foreign currency transactionsare recorded by applying to the foreign currencyamount the exchange rate between the functionalcurrency and the foreign currency at the date of thetransaction. Gains/Losses arising out of fluctuation inforeign exchange rate between the transaction dateand settlement date are recognised in the Statementof Profit and Loss.
All monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currenciesare restated at the year end at the exchangerate prevailing at the year end and the exchangedifferences are recognised in the Statement of Profitand Loss.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms ofhistorical cost in a foreign currency are translatedusing the exchange rates at the dates of the initialtransactions.
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non¬monetary benefits that are expected to be settledwholly within 12 months after the end of the year inwhich the employees render the related service arerecognized in respect of employees' services up tothe end of the year and are measured at the amountsexpected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.The liabilities are presented as current employeebenefit obligations in the balance sheet.
Provident Fund: Contribution towards providentfund is made to the regulatory authorities, where theCompany has no further obligations. Such benefitsare classified as Defined Contribution Schemes asthe Company does not carry any further obligations,apart from the contributions made on a monthlybasis which are charged to the Statement of Profitand Loss.
Employee's State Insurance Scheme: Contributiontowards employees' state insurance scheme is made
to the regulatory authorities, where the Company hasno further obligations. Such benefits are classified asDefined Contribution Schemes as the Company doesnot carry any further obligations, apart from thecontributions made on a monthly basis which arecharged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.
The Company has gratuity as defined benefit planwhere the amount that an employee will receive onretirement is defined by reference to the employee'slength of service and final salary. The Company hassubscribed to gratuity scheme of Life InsuranceCorporation of India ('LIC') to which the Companymakes periodic Funding. Under the said policy, theeligible employees are entitled for gratuity upon theirresignation, retirement, incapitation, termination orin the event of death in lump sum after deductionof necessary taxes, as applicable. The liability inrespect of defined benefit plans is calculated usingthe projected unit credit method consistent withthe advice of qualified actuaries. The present valueof the defined benefit obligation is determined bydiscounting the estimated future cash outflowsusing interest rates of high quality corporate bondsthat are denominated in the currency in which thebenefits will be paid, and that have terms of maturityapproximating to the terms of the related definedbenefit obligation.
The current service cost of the defined benefit plan,recognised in the statement of profit and loss underemployee benefit expense, reflects the increasein the defined benefit obligation resulting fromemployee service in the current year, benefit changes,curtailments and settlements.
Past Service costs are recognised in statement ofprofit and loss in the period of plan amendment.The net interest cost is calculated by applying thediscount rate to the net balance of the definedbenefit obligation and fair value of plan assets. Thecost is included in the employee benefit expensesin the statement of profit and loss. Actuarial gainsand losses arising from experience adjustmentsand changes in actuarial assumptions are chargedor credited to other comprehensive income in theperiod in which they arise.
Compensated Absences (Leave Encashment): TheCompany's current policy permits employees toaccumulate and carry forward a portion of theirunutilised compensated absences and utilise/encash them in future periods in accordance withthe terms of such policies. The Company measuresthe expected cost of accumulated absences as theadditional amount that the Company incurs as a result
of the unused entitlements that has accumulated atthe balance sheet date and charge to Statement ofProfit and loss. The Company's liability is actuariallydetermined (using the Projected Unit Credit method)at the end of each year. Such measurement is basedon actuarial valuation at the balance sheet datecarried out by a qualified actuary. Actuarial losses/gains are recognized in the statement of profit andloss in the year in which they arise.
The stock options granted to employees in terms ofthe Employee Stock Options Schemes, are measuredat the fair value of the options at the grant date. Thefair value of the options is treated as discount andaccounted as employee compensation cost over thevesting period on a straight-line basis. The amountrecognised as expense in each year is arrived atbased on the number of grants expected to vest. If agrant lapses after the vesting period, the cumulativediscount recognised as expense in respect of suchgrant is transferred to the general reserve withinequity.
The Company recognises a right-of-use asset and alease liability at the lease commencement date. Theright-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, whichcomprises the initial amount of the lease liabilityadjusted for any lease payments made at or beforethe commencement date, plus any initial directcosts incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantleand remove the underlying asset or to restore theunderlying asset or the site on which it is located, lessany lease incentives received.
The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciatedusing the straight-line method from thecommencement date to the earlier of the end ofthe useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end ofthe lease term. The estimated useful lives of right-of-use assets are determined on the same basis asthose of property, plant and equipment. In addition,the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced byimpairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain re¬measurements of the lease liability.
The lease liability is initially measured at the presentvalue of the lease payments that are not paid at thecommencement date, discounted using the interestrate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannotbe readily determined, Company's incrementalborrowing rate. Generally, the Company uses itsincremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.
Lease payments included in the measurement of thelease liability comprise the following: -
• Fixed payments, including in-substance fixedpayments;
• Variable lease payments that depend on an indexor a rate, initially measured using the index orrate as at the commencement date;
• Amounts expected to be payable under aresidual value guarantee; and
• The exercise price under a purchase option thatthe Company is reasonably certain to exercise,lease payments in an optional renewal period ifthe Company is reasonably certain to exercisean extension option, and penalties for earlytermination of a lease unless the Company isreasonably certain not to terminate early.
The lease liability is measured at amortised cost usingthe effective interest method. It is remeasured whenthere is a change in future lease payments arisingfrom a change in an index or rate, if there is a changein the Company's estimate of the amount expectedto be payable under a residual value guarantee, or ifCompany changes its assessment of whether it willexercise a purchase, extension or termination option.
When the lease liability is remeasured in this way,a corresponding adjustment is made to the carryingamount of the right-of-use asset, or is recorded in theStatement of Profit and Loss if the carrying amount ofthe right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero.
The Company presents right-of-use assets that donot meet the definition of investment property in'property, plant and equipment' and lease liabilitiesin 'loans and borrowings' in the statement of financialposition.
Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets
The Company has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short term leasesof real estate properties that have a lease term of 12months. The Company recognises the lease paymentsassociated with these leases as an expense on astraight-line basis over the lease term.
Borrowing costs consist of interest, ancillary costsand other costs in connection with the borrowing offunds and exchange differences arising from foreigncurrency borrowings to the extent they are regardedas an adjustment to interest costs.
Borrowing costs attributable to acquisition and/or construction of qualifying assets are capitalisedas a part of the cost of such asset, up to the datesuch assets are ready for their intended use. Otherborrowing costs are charged to the Statement ofProfit and Loss.
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing thenet profit or loss for the year attributable to equityshareholders by the weighted average number ofequity shares outstanding during the year. Earningsconsidered in ascertaining the Company's earningsper share is the net profit or loss for the year afterdeducting preference dividends and any attributabletax thereto for the year. The weighted average numberof equity shares outstanding during the year and forall the years presented is adjusted for events, such asbonus shares, other than the conversion of potentialequity shares, that have changed the number ofequity shares outstanding, without a correspondingchange in resources.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings pershare, the net profit or loss for the year attributableto equity shareholders and the weighted averagenumber of shares outstanding during the year isadjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equityshares.
The Company recognizes a liability to make thepayment of dividend to owners of equity, whenthe distribution is authorised and the distributionis no longer at the discretion of the Company. Asper the corporate laws in India, a distribution isauthorised when it is approved by the shareholders.A corresponding amount is recognised directly inequity.
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method,whereby profit before tax is adjusted for the effectsof transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals oraccruals of past or future operating cash receipts orpayment and items of income or expenses associatedwith investing or financing cash flows. The cash flowsfrom operating, investing and financing activities ofthe Company are segregated.
The management has assessed and identifiedthe reportable segments in accordance with therequirements of Ind AS 108 'Operating Segment'and the Company has only one reportable segmentnamely "Contract Research and Testing Services"
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheetcomprise cash at banks, cash on hand and short-termdeposits with an original maturity of three monthsor less, which are subject to an insignificant risk ofchanges in value.
2.20 Prior Period Items
Material prior period errors are correctedretrospectively by restating the comparative amountsfor prior period presented in which the error occurredor if the error occurred before the earliest periodpresented, by restating the opening statement offinancial position.
3. Significant accounting judgments, estimates andassumptions
The preparation of financial statements requiresmanagement to make judgments, estimates andassumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues,expenses, assets and liabilities, and the accompanyingdisclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities.Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates couldresult in outcomes that require a material adjustmentto the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected infuture years.
3.1 Estimates and assumptions
The key assumptions concerning the future and otherkey sources of estimation uncertainty at the year enddate, that have a significant risk of causing a materialadjustment to the carrying amounts of assets andliabilities within the next financial year, are describedbelow. The Company based assumptions andestimates on parameters available when the financialstatements were prepared. Existing circumstances andassumptions about future developments, however,may change due to market changes or circumstancesarising that are beyond the control of the Company.Such changes are reflected in the assumptions whenthey occur.
(a) Leases
The Company determines the lease term as thenon-cancellable term of the lease, together withany periods covered by an option to extend thelease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised, orany periods covered by an option to terminate thelease, if it is reasonably certain not to be exercised.The Company applies judgement in evaluatingwhether it is reasonably certain whether or not toexercise the option to renew or terminate the lease.That is, it considers all relevant factors that createan economic incentive for it to exercise either therenewal or termination. After the commencementdate, the Company reassesses the lease term if thereis a significant event or change in circumstancesthat is within its control and affects its ability toexercise or not to exercise the option to renew or toterminate (e.g., construction of significant leaseholdimprovements or significant customisation to theleased asset).
The assessment of the probability of future taxableprofit in which deferred tax assets can be utilised isbased on the Company's latest approved forecast,which is adjusted for significant non-taxable profit andexpenses and specific limits to the use of any unusedtax loss or credit. The tax rules in the jurisdiction inwhich the Company operates are also carefully takeninto consideration. If a positive forecast of taxableprofit indicates the probable use of a deferred taxasset, especially when it can be utilised without a timelimit, that deferred tax asset is usually recognised infull.
The cost of the defined benefit plans such as gratuityand leave encashment are determined using actuarialvaluations. An actuarial valuation involves makingvarious assumptions that may differ from actualdevelopments in the future due to changing marketand economic conditions, regulatory events, judicialrulings, higher or lower withdrawal rates, or longer orshorter participant life spans.
The assumptions include determination of thediscount rate, salary growth rate, mortality rate,retirement age and attrition rate. Due to thecomplexities involved in the valuation and its long¬term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highlysensitive to changes in these assumptions. Allassumptions are reviewed at each year end."
Management uses valuation techniques in measuringthe fair value of financial instruments where activemarket quotes are not available. In applying thevaluation techniques, management makes maximumuse of market inputs and uses estimates andassumptions that are, as far as possible, consistentwith observable data that market participants woulduse in pricing the instrument. Where applicable datais not observable, management uses its best estimateabout the assumptions that market participantswould make. These estimates may vary from theactual prices that would be achieved in an arm'slength transaction at the reporting date.
The impairment provisions of financial assets arebased on assumptions about risk of default andexpected loss rates. the Company uses judgment inmaking these assumptions and selecting the inputs tothe impairment calculation, based on Company's pasthistory, existing market conditions as well as forwardlooking estimates at the end of each reporting period.
An impairment loss is recognised for the amount bywhich an asset's or cash-generating unit's carryingamount exceeds its recoverable amount to determinethe recoverable amount, management estimatesexpected future cash flows from each asset or cashgenerating unit and determines a suitable interest ratein order to calculate the present value of those cashflows. In the process of measuring expected futurecash flows, management makes assumptions aboutfuture operating results. These assumptions relate tofuture events and circumstances. The actual resultsmay vary, and may cause significant adjustments tothe Company's assets.
In most cases, determining the applicable discountrate involves estimating the appropriate adjustmentto market risk and the appropriate adjustment toasset-specific risk factors."
Management monitors progress of internal researchand development projects by using a projectmanagement system. Significant judgment is requiredin distinguishing research from the developmentphase. Development costs are recognised as anasset when all the criteria are met, whereas researchcosts are expensed as incurred. Management alsomonitors whether the recognition requirementsfor development costs continue to be met. Thisis necessary due to inherent uncertainty in theeconomic success of any product development.
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residualvalues are reviewed at each financial year end andadjusted prospectively, as appropriate.
Significant judgments are involved in determiningthe provision for income taxes including judgmenton whether tax positions are probable of beingsustained in tax assessments. A tax assessment caninvolve complex issues, which can only be resolvedover extended time periods. The recognition of taxesthat are subject to certain legal or economic limits oruncertainties is assessed individually by managementbased on the specific facts and circumstances.
The Company uses a provision matrix to calculateECLs for trade receivables and contract assets. Theprovision rates are based on days past due acrossall divisions. The provision matrix is initially basedon the Company's historical observed default rates.
The Company will calibrate the matrix to adjust thehistorical credit loss experience with forward-lookinginformation. At every reporting date, the historicalobserved default rates are updated and changesin the forward-looking estimates are analysed. Theassessment of the correlation between historicalobserved default rates, forecast economic conditionsand ECLs is a significant estimate. The amount of ECLsis sensitive to changes in circumstances and of forecasteconomic conditions. The Company's historical creditloss experience and forecast of economic conditionsmay also not be representative of customer's actualdefault in the future.
In the process of applying the Company's accountingpolicies, the management has made the followingjudgements, which have the most significant effect onthe amounts recognized in the financial statements
Determination of applicability of Appendix C ofService Concession Arrangement ('SCA'), under IndAS - 115 'Revenue from contracts with customers'
The Company, has entered into concession agreementwith Food Safety and Standards Authority of India('FSSAI') to setup, operate and transfer (SOT) a Nationalfood Testing Laboratory (NFL) in JNPT,Mumbai. Themanagement of the Company conducted detailed
analysis to determine applicability of SCA. Theconcession agreements of these entities, havesignificant non-regulated revenues, this arrangementhas been considered as a "Service ConcessionaireArrangement" (SCA) and accordingly, revenue andcosts are allocatable between those relating to labsetup services and those relating to operation andmaintenance services. Further, the Company hasacquired the right to charge the customer for theservices to be rendered which has been assessed asan intangible asset.
4. Standards (including amendments) issued but not yeteffective
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") notifies newstandards or amendments to the existing standards underCompanies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules as issuedfrom time to time. For the year ended March 31, 2025,MCA has issued a notification on August 12, 2024 issuinga new Ind AS -117 "Insurance Contracts" for accountingof Insurance contracts by replacing current Ind AS 104"Insurance Contracts". Additionally amendments havebeen made to Ind AS 101, Ind AS 103, Ind AS 105, Ind AS107, Ind AS 109, Ind AS 115 to align them with Ind AS 117,These amendments are applicable from August 12, 2024.However, there is no impact of these amendments on thecompany."
1. i) The working capital term loan from Axis Bank
included in the Rupee Term loan aggregating to R Nilas at March 31, 2025 (Previous Year R 7.30 Million)(Sanctioned limit of R 23.90 Million in FY 2020-21)under emergency Credit Line Guarantee Schemeis secured by extension of charge (second charge)on existing primary and collateral security andguaranteed by NCGTC.
ii) The above mentioned working capital term loancarries interest at the rate of 9.25% fixed {PrevYear 9.25%} and is repayable in 36 equal monthlyinstallments commencing from March, 2022.
2. i) The Rupee term loan from Axis Bank aggregating to
R 8.37 Million as at March 31,2025 (Previous year40.31 Millions) Sanctioned limit of R 262.50 Million inFY 2023-24 is secured by way of first charge on assetscreated out of Term Loan. This loan is also secured bySecond Charge on Current Assets (both present andfuture) of the company.
ii) The above mentioned rupee term loan carries interestat the rate of 8% (Linked to REPO) and is repayable in16 quarterly instalments with a 6 months moratoriumperiod from the date of first disbursement.
3. i) The Rupee Term Loan from Axis Bank aggregating to
R 25.00 Millions as on 31.03.2025 (Sanctioned limitof R 25.00 Millions in FY 2024-25) is secured by wayof 1st charge on assets created out of term loan Thisloan is also secured by second charge on CuirrentAssets (both present and future) of the Company.
ii) The above mentioned rupee term loan carries interestof 9.00 % (Linked to REPO) and is repayable in 16qurterly instalments with 12 months moratoriumperiod from the date of 1st disbursement."
1. The foreign currency term loan availed from AxisBank taken for General Capex aggregating toR 22.12 Million (equivalent to USD 0.2585 Million) asat March 31, 2025 (Sanctioned limit of R 75.00 Millionin FY 2020-21 and subsequently converted into FCTLof USD 1.034 Million) (Previous Year R 38.81 Million)is secured by way of first charge to bank on assetscreated out of Term Loan. This loan is also secured bySecond Charge on Current Assets (both present and
future) of the company at pari passu basis with HDFCBank Ltd. The loan is covered by collateral securityby way of equitable mortgage of property bearingPlot Nos.141/2 & 142, IDA, Phase - II, Cherlapally,Hyderabad - 500 083, Telangana.
The above mentioned foreign currency term loancarries interest at 12 Months SOFR 275 bps plus1% per annum (mark up fee upfront) and repayablein 20 equal quarterly installments commencing fromMarch 2022.
2. The foreign currency term loan availed from AxisBank taken for E&E Project aggregating to R 29.64Million(equivalent to USD 0.3463 Million) as at March31, 2025 (sanctioned limit of R 150.00 Million in FY2020-21 and subsequently converted into FCTL ofUSD 1.1775 Million) (Previous Year R 51.97 Million)secured by way of first charge to bank on assetscreated out of Term Loan. This loan is also secured bySecond Charge on Current Assets (both present andfuture) of the company at pari passu basis with HDFCBank Ltd. The loan is covered by collateral securityby way of equitable mortgage of property bearingPlot Nos.141/2 & 142, IDA, Phase - II, Cherlapally,Hyderabad - 500 083, Telangana.
The above mentioned foreign currency term loancarries interest at 12 Months SOFR 275 bps plus 1%per annum(markup fee upfront) and repayable in20 quarterly installments commencing from March,2022.
1. The rupee term loan from Cisco Systems Capital IndiaPrivate Limited amounting to R Nil as at March 31,2025 (Sanctioned limit of R 8.67 Million in FY 2019¬20) carries at NIL interest and is repayable in 20quarterly installments commencing from September,
2019. (Previous Year R 0.32 Million)
2) The rupee term loan from Cisco Systems Capital IndiaPrivate Limited amounting to R Nil as at March 31,2025 (Sanctioned limit of R 9.69 Million in FY 2019¬20) carries at NIL interest and is repayable in 20quarterly installments commencing from January,
2020. (Previous Year R 1.01 Million)
3) The rupee term loan from Cisco Systems Capital IndiaPrivate Limited amounting to R Nil as at March, 31,2025 (Sanctioned limit of R 4.54 Million in FY 2020-21)carries an interest at the rate of 5.00% as at March31, 2024 and is repayable in 20 quarterly installmentscommencing from September, 2019. (Previous YearR 0.73 Million)
1. The working capital facility from Axis bank amounting to ^ Nil as at March 31, 2025 (sanctioned limit ^ 150 Million) carriesan interest of 3 months MCLR and is secured by way of first paripassu charge on entire current assets of the company(both present and future) along with HDFC Bank ltd.
2. The working capital facility from HDFC bank amounting to ^ Nil as at March 31, 2025 (sanctioned limit ^ 150 Million)carries an interest of REPO rate plus spread of 3%and is secured by way of first paripassu charge on entire current assetsof the company(both present and future) along with Axis bank ltd.
3. First paripassu charge to HDFC bank on Industrial land and building situated at Plot No 141/2 and 142, IDA, Phase -II,Cherlapally, Hyderabad- 500051 as collateral security.
4. The working capital facility from HDFC bank amounting to ^ Nil as at March 31, 2025 (Sanctioned limit ^ 9 Million)carries an interest of 3 Months T Bill plus spread of 2.12% and is secured by way of primary charge on book debts andfixed deposits of the company and this working capital facility is closed during the year and No Due Certificate has beenreceived from the bank before March 31, 2025.
(f) There were no defaults as on current balance sheet date and previous year In repayment of all the above borrowings andinterest thereon
(g) The company has used the borrowings from Banks and Financial Institutions for the specific purpose for which it was taken atthe Balance sheet date.
(h) Company's borrowings from Banks on the basis of security of current assets, the quarterly returns or statements filed by thecompany with Banks are in agreement with the books of account.
(i) Company is not a declared wilful defaulter by any Bank or Financial Institution or other lender.
(j) There are no charges or satisfaction which are yet to be registered with ROC beyond the statutory period in respect of theabove borrowings.
The Company's principal financial liabilities comprise borrowings, trade and other payables. The main purpose of these financialliabilities is to finance the Company's operations. The Company's principal financial assets include loans, trade and other receivables,cash and cash equivalents and other bank balances that derive directly from its operations.
The carrying amounts of trade receivables, trade payables and cash and cash equivalents are considered to be the same as their fairvalues, due to their short-term nature. The difference between carrying amounts and fair values of bank deposits, other financialassets, other financial liabilities and borrowings subsequently measured at amortised cost is not significant in each of the yearspresented. For all other amortised cost instruments, carrying value represents the best estimate of fair value. For financial assetsmeasured at fair values, the carrying amounts are equal to the fair values.
The Company's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, including market risks, credit risks and liquidity risks. TheCompany's primary risk management focus is to minimize potential adverse effects of market risk on its financial performance.The Company's risk management assessment and policies and processes are established to identify and analyse the risksfaced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor such risks and compliance with the same.Risk assessment and management policies and processes are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions andthe Company's activities. The Board of Directors and the Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing the Company's riskassessment and management policies and processes. It is the Company's policy that no trading in derivatives for speculativepurposes may be undertaken.
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and equity prices,will affect the Company's income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. Market risk is attributable to allmarket risk sensitive financial instruments including foreign currency receivables and payables and long-term debt. Theobjective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, whileoptimising the return.
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's exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relatesprimarily to the Company's operating activities (when revenue or expense is denominated in a foreign currency) inUnited States Dollar ('USD'), Euro ('EUR'), Great Britain Pound ('GBP'), Canadian dollar ('CAD') and borrowings inUSD.
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because ofchanges in market interest rates. The Company's fixed rate borrowings are carried at amortised cost and hence are notsubject to interest rate risk as defined in Ind AS 107, since neither the carrying amount nor the future cash flows willfluctuate because of a change in market interest rates. Further, the Company's investments in deposits is with banks andelectricity authorities and therefore do not expose the Company to significant interest rates risk. The Company's maininterest rate risk arises from borrowings with variable rates, which expose it to cash flow interest rate risk.
The Company does not have any investments which are classified in the balance sheet either as fair value through OCI orat fair value through profit or loss. Hence, the Company is not exposed to any price risk.ii) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract,leading to a financial loss. The Company is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily trade receivables)and from its financing activities, including deposits with banks and financial institutions, foreign exchange transactionsand other financial instruments.
Trade and other receivables
Customer credit risk is managed by each business unit subject to the Company's established policy, procedures andcontrol relating to customer credit risk management. The credit quality of a customer is assessed based on an extensivecredit rating scorecard, internal evaluation and individual credit limits. The Company evaluates the concentration of riskwith respect to trade receivables as low, as its customers are located in several jurisdictions and industries and operate inlargely independent markets.
To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristicsand the days past due. The expected loss rates are based on the payment profiles of sales over the last 12 quarters beforethe reporting date and the corresponding historical credit losses experienced at the end of each quarter. The historicalloss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking information on macroeconomic factors affecting the abilityof the customers to settle the receivables. The expected credit loss assessment from customers as at March 31, 2025 areas follows:
The sensitivity analysis above have been determined based on a method that extrapolates the impact on defined benefit
obligation as a result of reasonable changes in key assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period.
Risk exposure
Through its defined benefit plans, the Company is exposed to a number of risks, the most significant of which are detailed
below:
(a) Asset volatility: The plan liabilities are calculated using a discount rate set with reference to current investment patternsin the economy; if plan assets underperform this yield, this will create a deficit. The plan asset investments are subjectto interest rate risk. The Company has a risk management strategy where the aggregate amount of risk exposure ismaintained at a fixed range. Any deviations from the range are corrected by rebalancing the investments. The Companyintends to maintain the investment pattern in the continuing years.
(b) Changes in bond yields: A decrease in bond yields will increase plan liabilities, although this will be partially offset by anincrease in the value of the plans' bond holdings.
(c) Life expectancy: The defined benefit obligation is to provide benefits for the life of the member, so increases in lifeexpectancy will result in an increase in the plans' liabilities. This is particularly significant where inflationary increasesresult in higher sensitivity to changes in life expectancy.
Ihe weighted average duration of the defined benefit plan obligation at the end of the reporting period is 4.86 years (31 March2024: 4.85 years).
Expected Contribution to the plan for the next annual period ^ 17.53 millions.
(ii) The Company provides for accumulation of compensated absences by certain categories of its employees. These employeescan carry forward a portion of their unutilised compensated absences and utilise/encash them in future periods as per theCompany's policy. The Company records a liability for compensated absences in the period in which the employee renders theservices that increases this entitlement.
The company vide Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) dated August 30, 2024 entered into with Thyrocare Technologies Limited(Buyer) for sale and transfer of its Diagnostic and Pathological services business (Business) under slump sale, for a considerationof ^ 70 million, transferred the said Business to the buyer on October 11, 2024. In addition to the above consideration, thecompany through the Brand and Trademarks License Agreement (BTLA) with the buyer, will receive a Brand Royalty fee of 5%of the Revenue from this business over a period of at least 2 years from the date of actual transfer of business.
The Managing Director of the company has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) as required by IndAS 108 Operating Segments. The Company is in the business of providing contract research and testing services. The ManagingDirector reviews the operations of the Company as one operating segment taking into account the nature of the business, theorganization structure, internal reporting structure and risk and rewards. Hence no separate segment information has beenfurnished herewith.
The Company's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern, so that they cancontinue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders, and maintain an optimal capital structureto reduce the cost of capital. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the amount ofdividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.
The Company monitors capital on the basis of the following gearing ratio i.e. Net debt (total borrowings net of cash and cashequivalents) divided by total equity (as shown in the balance sheet):
42 The Company had entered into a Public Private Partnership(PPP) agreement with Food Safety and Standards Authorityof India (FSSAI) on June 29, 2021 to setup, operate andtransfer (SOT) a National food Testing Laboratory (NFL) inJNPT,Mumbai. In accordance with the provisions of Ind AS115, this arrangement has been considered as a "ServiceConcessionaire Arrangement" (SCA) and accordingly,revenue and costs are allocatable between those relatingto lab setup services and those relating to operation andmaintenance services. Further, the Company has acquiredthe right to charge the customer for the services to berendered which has been assessed as an intangible asset.
Consequently, the amount of revenues from operationsand lab setup expenses includes ^ 4.3 million for yearended March 31, 2025 and ^ 2.36 million for year endedMarch 31, 2024 , respectively representing the revenuesrelating to lab setup services provided under SCA, thecosts of fulfilling the contract and the right to charge thecustomer for the services to be rendered, respectively.
43 Pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation ("the Scheme")under Section 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013sanctioned by the Hon'ble National Company LawTribunal, Hyderabad bench vide order dated 23rd January2025, EMTAC Laboratories Private Limited (EMTAC),a wholly owned Subsidiary of the Company has beenamalgamated with the Company on the appointed date,i.e., 1st April, 2024. In terms of the Scheme, the assets andliabilities of EMTAC have been vested with the Companyand have been accounted in accordance with the "Poolingof Interest Method" as laid down in Appendix - C, ofIndian Accounting Standard i.e, Ind. AS 103 - BusinessCombinations. Accordingly, the comparative financialinformation for the year ended 31st March, 2024 havebeen restated by duly including the figures of the saidsubsidiary.
44 Disclosure U/s.186(4) of the Companies Act, 2013. During the year under review, The Company has not given any loans, made
Investment, given Guarantee, provided Security to any others.
45 Disclosure pursuant to requirements of Rule 11(e) (i) & (ii) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules
(i) No funds have been advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sourcesor kind of funds) by the Company to or in any other person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities ("Intermediaries")with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Intermediary shall lend or invest in partyidentified by or on behalf of the Company (Ultimate Beneficiaries).
(ii) The Company has not received any fund from any party(s) (Funding Party) with the understanding that the Companyshall whether, directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified by or on behalf of the Company("Ultimate Beneficiaries") or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(i) The Company has no transactions with companies struck off under Sec.248 of the companies Act, 2013 or Sec.560 of theCompanies Act, 1956.
(ii) The Company does not have any transaction which is not recorded in the books of account that has been surrendered ordisclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961
(iii) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year.
(iv) No Proceeding has been initiated or pending against the Company under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988and the rules made thereunder.
(v) The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under Clause 87 of Sec.2 of the Act read with theCompanies (Restriction on number of layers) Rules 2017.
(vi) The Company has not granted loans or advances in the nature of loans to the promoters, directors or KMPs and therelated parties as defined in the companies act, 2013 either severally or jointly with any other person that are repayableon demand or without specifying terms or period of repayment.
47 Previous year figures have been regrouped/reclassified wherever necessary to correspond with the current year classification
and disclosure.
Per our report of even date attached.
For Gattamaneni & Co For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Chartered Accountants
Firm Registration No. 009303S Dr. S. P. Vasireddi Harita Vasireddi Harriman Vungal
Executive Chairman Managing Director ED-Operations
DIN :00242288 DIN:00242512 DIN :00242621
G. Srinivasa Rao G Purnachandra Rao K. Siva Rama Krishna Sujani Vasireddi
Partner Director Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
Membership No. 210535 DIN : 00876934
Place: Hyderabad Place: Hyderabad
Date : April 28, 2025 Date : April 28, 2025