n) Provisions
Provisions are recognized when theCompany has a present obligation (legalor constructive) as a result of a pastevent, it is probable that an outflow ofresources embodying economic benefitswill be required to settle the obligationand a reliable estimate can be made ofthe amount of the obligation. When theCompany expects some or all of a provisionto be reimbursed, for example, under aninsurance contract, the reimbursementis recognized as a separate asset, butonly when the reimbursement is virtuallycertain. The expense relating to a provisionis presented in the Statement of profit andloss net of any reimbursement.
Provisions are measured at the presentvalue of management's best estimateof the expenditure required to settle
the present obligation at the end of thereporting period. The increase in theprovision due to the passage of time isrecognized as interest expense.
Provisions are reviewed at each balancesheet date and adjusted to reflect thecurrent best estimate. If it is no longerprobable that the outflow of resourceswould be required to settle the obligation,the provision is reversed.
o) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculatedby dividing the net profit or loss for theperiod attributable to equity shareholders(after deducting attributable taxes) bythe weighted average number of equityshares outstanding during the period. Theweighted average number of equity sharesoutstanding during the period is adjustedfor events including a bonus issue.
For the purpose of calculating dilutedearnings per share, the net profit orloss for the period attributable to equityshareholders and the weighted averagenumber of shares outstanding during theperiod are adjusted for the effects of alldilutive potential equity shares.
Potential ordinary shares shall be treatedas dilutive when, and only when, theirconversion to ordinary shares woulddecrease earnings per share or increaseloss per share from continuing operations.
p) Taxes
Current income tax
Current income tax assets and liabilitiesare measured at the amount expected tobe recovered from or paid to the taxationauthorities. The tax rates and tax laws usedto compute the amount are those thatare enacted or substantively enacted, atthe reporting date in the countries wherethe Company operates and generatestaxable income.
Current income tax relating to itemsrecognized outside profit or loss isrecognized outside profit or loss (eitherin other comprehensive income or inequity). Current tax items are recognizedin correlation to the underlyingtransaction either in OCI or directly
in equity. Management periodicallyevaluates positions taken in the taxreturns with respect to situations in whichapplicable tax regulations are subject tointerpretation and establishes provisionswhere appropriate.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is the tax expected to bepayable or recoverable on differencesbetween the carrying value of assetsand liabilities in the financial statementsand the corresponding tax base usedin computation of taxable profit and isaccounted for using the balance sheetliability method.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognizedfor all taxable temporary differencesand deferred tax assets are recognizedfor all deductible temporary differences.Deferred tax assets are recognized tothe extent that it is probable that taxableprofit will be available against which thedeductible temporary differences, and thecarry forward of unused tax credits andunused tax losses can be utilized. Deferredtax relating to items recognized outsideprofit or loss is recognized outside profitor loss (either in other comprehensiveincome or in equity). Deferred tax itemsare recognized in correlation to theunderlying transaction either in OCI ordirectly in equity.
The carrying amount of deferred taxassets is reviewed at each reporting dateand reduced to the extent that it is nolonger probable that sufficient taxableprofit will be available to allow all or partof the deferred tax asset to be utilized.Unrecognized deferred tax assets arere-assessed at each reporting date andare recognized to the extent that it hasbecome probable that future taxableprofits will allow the deferred tax assetto be recovered.
Current tax assets and current taxliabilities are offset when there is a legallyenforceable right to set off the recognisedamounts and there is an intention to settlethe asset and the liability on a net basis.Deferred tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities are offset when there is a legallyenforceable right to set off current taxassets against current tax liabilities; andthe deferred tax assets and the deferredtax liabilities relate to income taxes leviedby the same taxation authority.
q) Government grants and subsidies
Government grants are recognized wherethere is reasonable assurance that the grantwill be received and all attached conditionswill be complied with. When the grantrelates to an expense item, it is recognizedas income on a systematic basis over theperiods that the related costs, for which itis intended to compensate, are expensed.When the grant relates to an asset, it isrecognized as income in equal amounts overthe expected useful life of the related asset.
r) Segment reporting
In terms of Paragraph 4 of Ind AS 108'Operating Segments', entity widedisclosures have been presented in theconsolidated financial statements.
s) Financial guarantee contracts
Financial guarantee contracts issued by theCompany are those contracts that requirea payment to be made to reimburse theholder for a loss it incurs because thespecified debtor fails to make a paymentwhen due in accordance with the terms ofa debt instrument.
Commission charged from the entity onwhose behalf the guarantee has beenissued is taken as corporate guaranteecharges in the Statement of profit and loss.
t) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalent in the standalonebalance sheet comprise cash at banksand on hand and short-term deposits withan original maturity of three months orless, which are subject to an insignificantrisk of changes in value.
u) Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is a possibleobligation that arises from past eventswhose existence will be confirmed by theoccurrence or non-occurrence of one or
more uncertain future events beyondthe control of the Company or a presentobligation that is not recognized because itis not probable that an outflow of resourceswill be required to settle the obligation. Acontingent liability also arises in extremelyrare cases where there is a liability thatcannot be recognized because it cannot bemeasured reliably. The Company does notrecognize contingent liability but disclosesits existence in the financial statements.
v) Significant management judgementin applying accounting policies andestimation uncertainty
The following are the critical judgmentsand the key estimates concerning thefuture that management has made inthe process of applying the Company'saccounting policies and that may have themost significant effect on the amountsrecognized in the financial statementsor that have a significant risk of causinga material adjustment to the carryingamounts of assets and liabilities within thenext financial year.
The impairment for trade receivablesreflects management's estimate oflosses inherent in its credit portfolio.This allowance is based on Company'sestimate of the losses to be incurred,which derives from past experiencewith similar receivables, current andhistorical past due amounts, write¬offs and collections, the carefulmonitoring of portfolio credit qualityand current and projected economicand market conditions. Should thepresent economic and financialsituation persist or even worsen,there could be a further deteriorationin the financial situation of the
Company's debtors compared to thatalready taken into consideration incalculating the allowances recognizedin the financial statements.
- Management's estimate of theDBO is based on a number of criticalunderlying assumptions such asstandard rates of inflation, mortality,discount rate and anticipation offuture salary increases. Variation inthese assumptions may significantlyimpact the DBO amount and theannual defined benefit expenses.
evaluation of applicability of indicatorsof impairment of assets requiresassessment of several external andinternal factors which could resultin deterioration of recoverableamount of the assets.
- The extent to which deferred taxassets can be recognized is based onan assessment of the probability of thefuture taxable income against whichthe deferred tax assets can be utilized.
e. Contingent liabilities - The Companyis the subject of legal proceedingsand tax issues covering a range ofmatters, which are pending in variousjurisdictions. Due to the uncertaintyinherent in such matters, it is difficultto predict the final outcome ofsuch matters. The cases and claimsagainst the Company often raisedifficult and complex factual andlegal issues, which are subject tomany uncertainties, including but notlimited to the facts and circumstances
of each particular case and claim,the jurisdiction and the differencesin applicable law. In the normalcourse of business, managementconsults with legal counsel andcertain other experts on mattersrelated to litigation and taxes. TheCompany accrues a liability when it isdetermined that an adverse outcomeis probable and the amount of theloss can be reasonably estimated.
f. Inventory - The valuation offinished rice involves estimationsaround determination of overheadabsorption rates, rice yield frompaddy and quantum of purchased riceand manufactured rice forming partof closing inventory. The productionprocess also involves ageing thepaddy/ rice to achieve the desiredquality of rice and thus calculationof holding period and determinationof weighted average borrowing cost
involves management estimation.Further, management estimates thenet realisable values of inventoriesincluding by- products, taking intoaccount the most reliable evidenceavailable at each reporting date.
Company estimates the value in use ofthe investments based on the futurecash flows after considering currenteconomic conditions and trends,estimated future operating resultsand growth rates and anticipatedfuture economic and regulatoryconditions. The estimated cash flowsare developed using internal forecasts.The cash flows are discounted usinga suitable discount rate in order tocalculate the present value. Furtherdetails of the Company's impairmentreview and key assumptions areset out in note 4 of accompanyingfinancial statements.
The Company holds long-term investments in subsidiaries, associates, and a joint venture, which are measured atcost less accumulated impairment losses. During the year ended March 31,2025, the Company evaluated indicatorsof impairment in respect of its investment in Kameda LT Foods (India) Private Limited ("the Joint Venture"), consideringrecurring operational losses and the outlook for future profitability.
Management assesses the carrying value of such investments by considering entity-specific financial projections,current and anticipated economic and market conditions, and other relevant factors. Where indicators of impairmentare present, the recoverable amount is determined using a 'value-in-use' model based on discounted cash flowprojections. These projections are prepared using key assumptions, including volume forecasts, margins, terminalgrowth rates, and associated risks in the operating environment. The discount rate applied reflects a pre-tax weightedaverage cost of capital that captures the market's assessment of risks specific to the investment and the timevalue of money.
As of March 31,2025, based on an independent valuation report and management's assessment, the estimated value-in-use of the Joint Venture exceeds its carrying amount. However, in line with the Company's accounting policy andin the absence of objective evidence to support reversal under the applicable accounting framework, the impairmentloss previously recognized has not been reversed.
The value-in-use calculation is based on future cash flows projected over an eight-year period, applying a terminalgrowth rate of 4% (March 31,2024: 5%) and a pre-tax weighted average cost of capital of 23.60% (March 31,2024: 20.90%).
Accordingly, the Company did not record any further impairment provision for the year ended March 31,2025 (March31,2024: f 405.91 million).
The value-in-use of the Joint Venture is determined based on discounted cash flow projections, which involve significantmanagement judgement, estimates, and assumptions. While the estimated value-in-use as at March 31,2025 exceedsthe carrying value and no reversal of impairment has been recognised, the outcome remains sensitive to changes inkey valuation inputs.
If the weighted average cost of capital applied to the cash flow projections had been 1% higher, with all otherassumptions held constant, the reversal of impairment loss would have been lower by approximately f 140.93.For March 31, 2024, had the weighted average cost of capital been higher by 1%, the Company would have had torecognise additional impairment loss of f 169.40
If the terminal growth rate applied to the cash flow projections had been 1% lower, with all other assumptions heldconstant, the reversal of impairment loss would have been lower by approximately f 58.41. For March 31, 2024,had the terminal growth rate been lower by 1%, the Company would have had to recognise additional impairmentloss of f 93.21.
Retained earnings are the profits that Company has earned till date less transfers to general reserve dividends orother distributions paid to shareholders. It includes re-measurement (loss)/ gain on defined benefit plans (net oftaxes) that will not be reclassified to the statement of profit and loss.
General reserve:
The Company had transferred a portion of the net profit before declaring dividend to general reserve pursuantto the earlier provision of Companies Act 1956. Mandatory transfer to general reserve is not required under theCompanies Act, 2013.
Securities premium reserve:
Securities premium reserve represents premium received on issue of shares. The reserve is to be utilized in accordancewith the provisions of the Companies Act.
a. The Company has pending appeals before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) for the assessment years2010-11 and 2012-13 to 2014-15. For these years, no relief was granted by the Commissioner of Income Tax(CIT) (Appeals) in respect of matters amounting to f 754.74 (March 31,2024: f 754.74).
The Company had appeals for assessment years 2003-04 and 2007-08 to 2009-10 amounting to f 57.54 and f458.41 (March 31,2024: f 57.54 and f 458.41) respectively, against which the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal(ITAT) has passed orders in favour of the Company. However, the appeal effect is yet to be processed by theLd. Assessing Officer.
The Company in previous years has received demand order under section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Actfor the assessment year 1999-00 amounting to f 36.27 (March 31, 2024: f 36.27) against which an appealbefore the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has been filed. Further, the Company has also receiveddemand order for assessment year 2010-11, amounting to f 177.43 (March 31, 2024: f 177.43) againstwhich an appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) (Appeals) has been filed. The outcome of suchappeals is pending.
The Company during the financial year 2019-20, has received demand under section 147 of the Income TaxAct for the assessment year 2015-16 amounting to f 466.81 (March 31, 2024: f 466.81) against which theCommissioner of Income Tax (CIT) (Appeals) has passed an order dated February 26, 2024 in favour of theCompany allowing the claim of the Company, but the Income Tax Department has further filed an appealbefore the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). The outcome of such appeal is pending.
The Company during the financial year 2021-22, has received demand under section 143(3) of the IncomeTax Act for the assessment year 2017-18 amounting to f 599.12 (March 31, 2024: f 599.12) against whichan appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) (Appeals) has been filed. The outcome of suchappeal is pending.
The Company in previous years has received demand order under section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act forthe assessment year 2018-19 amounting to f 375.57 (March 31, 2024: f 375.57) against which an appealbefore the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has been filed. The outcome of such appeal is pending.
The Company in previous years has received revised demand order vide dated May 17, 2023 and February06, 2024 for assessment years 2014-15 and 2015-16 under section 147 amounting to f 20.59 (March 31,2024:f 20.59) and f 350.14 (March 31, 2024: f 350.14) respectively, against which the Commissioner of IncomeTax (CIT) (Appeals) has passed an order in favour of the Company allowing the claim of the Company, butthe Income Tax Department has further filed an appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). Theoutcome of such appeal is pending.
The Company during the current year has received an order under Section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act forthe assessment years 2020-21, with a tax effect amounting to f 309.17 (March 31,2024: Nil), against which anappeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has been filed. The outcome of such appeal is pending.
The Company during the current year has received demand order under Section 143(3) of the Income Tax Actfor the assessment year 2021-22 amounting to f 310.68 (March 31,2024: Nil), against which an appeal beforethe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has been filed. The outcome of such appeal is pending.
The Company during the current financial year, has received demands under Section 201(1) of the IncomeTax Act for the assessment year 2017-18 to 2019-20 amounting to f 49.41 (March 31, 2024: f Nil) againstwhich appeals before the Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) (Appeals) has been filed. The outcome of suchappeal is pending.
The Company has paid f 1,651.26 (March 31, 2024: f 1,651.26) as per the directions of the Income TaxDepartment against the outstanding demands of various assessment years and the same will be adjusted/refunded, once the appeals are finalised. The amount paid includes f 631.95 lakhs deposited against casesin respect of which favourable order has been received.
The Company is confident that its position is likely to be upheld in the appeals pending before variousappellate authorities and no liability could arise on account of these proceedings.
b. An Order dated January 27, 2025, has been passed by the Additional Commissioner, Central Goods andServices Tax, Delhi South Commissionerate, raising a GST demand (including penalty) of f 358.32. TheCompany has filed an appeal against this order before the Commissioner (Appeals-II), Central Goods andServices Tax. The outcome of such appeal in pending.
Another Order dated February 4, 2025, has been issued by the Superintendent, Central Tax, BangaloreNorth West Commissionerate, raising a GST demand (including penalty) of f14.29 (March 31,2024: Nil). Anappeal has been filed before the Joint/Additional Commissioner (Appeals), Central Tax. The outcome of suchappeal in pending.
The Company is confident that that the demands aggregating to f372.61 will be set aside by theappellate authorities.
c. The guarantees given by LT Foods Limited on behalf of related parties against the loan availed by suchcompanies for their business purposes.
Capital commitments remaining to be executed and not provided for, net of capital advances f 980.99 (March 31,2024: f 75.36).
In terms of Paragraph 4 of Ind AS 108 'Operating Segments', entity wide disclosures have been presented in theconsolidated financial statements.
As per the international transfer pricing norms introduced in India with effect from April 01, 2001, the Company isrequired to use certain specified methods in computing arm's length price of international transactions betweenthe Company and its associated enterprises and maintain prescribed information and documents relating to suchtransactions. The appropriate method to be adopted will depend on the nature of transactions/ class of transactions,class of associated persons, functions performed and other factors, which have been prescribed. The managementconfirms that all international transactions with associate enterprises are undertaken at negotiated contracted priceson usual commercial terms. The Company is in the process of conducting a transfer pricing study for the currentfinancial year. However, in the opinion of the Management the same would not have a material impact on thesestandalone financial statements as the transactions between the Company and its associated enterprises are at armslength. Accordingly, these financial standalone statements do not include any adjustments for the transfer pricingimplications, if any.
The Company provides gratuity for employees in India as per the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The plannedassets are managed by Life Insurance Corporation of India. Employees who are in continuous service for a periodof 5 years are eligible for gratuity. The amount of gratuity payable on retirement/termination is the employeeslast drawn basic salary per month computed proportionately for 15 days salary multiplied for the number of yearsof service. For the funded plan the Company makes contributions to recognized funds in India. The Companydoes not fully fund the liability and maintains a target level of funding to be maintained over a period of timebased on estimations of expected gratuity payments.
The above sensitivity analysis are based on a change in an assumption while holding all other assumptionsconstant. In practice, this is unlikely to occur and changes in some of the assumptions may be correlated.When calculating the sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to significant actuarial assumptions, thesame method (present value of the defined benefit obligation calculated with the projected unit creditmethod at the end of the reporting period) has been applied which was applied while calculating the definedbenefit obligation liability recognised in the balance sheet.
The methods and types of assumptions used in preparing the sensitivity analysis did not change comparedto prior period.
1 The discount rate is based on the prevailing market yields of Indian Government securities as at thebalance sheet date for the estimated term of obligations.
2 The estimates of future salary increases considered takes into account the inflation, seniority, promotionand other relevant factors on long term basis.
Contribution made towards provident fund by the Company during the year is f 283.25 (March 31,2024: f 255.92)Contribution made towards ESI fund by the Company during the year is f 14.41 (March 31,2024: f 17.23)
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in the balance sheet are categorised into threelevels of fair value hierarchy. The three levels are defined based on the observability of significant inputs to themeasurement, as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for financial instruments.
Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques which maximise the use of observable marketdata and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value aninstrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2.
Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument isincluded in level 3.
There are no financial liabilities as at March 31,2024 which have been measured at fair value.
Valuation process and technique used to determine fair value
(i) Key man insurance policy fair value is based on surrender value stated by Life Insurance Corporation ofIndia, Max New York Life Insurance Company Limited, SBI Life Insurance Company Limited, Star Union Dai-Ichi Life Insurance and Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance.
(ii) The Company does not have any significant investments in equity instruments, hence no fair valueadjustments have been made.
(iii) Foreign exchange forward contracts and foreign exchange option contracts are valued using valuationtechniques, which employs the use of market observable inputs. The most frequently applied valuationtechniques include forward pricing models, using present value calculations. The models incorporate variousinputs including the credit quality of counterparties, foreign exchange spot and forward rates etc.
The carrying value of loans, trade receivables, cash & cash equivalents, other bank balances, other financialassets, lease liabilities and other financial liabilities approximate their fair value largely due to the short-termmaturities of these instruments. The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities are estimated at the amount atwhich the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forcedor liquidation sale.
All the borrowing facilities (other than vehicles loans) availed by the Company are variable rate facilities which aresubject to changes in underlying Interest rate indices. Further, the credit spread on these facilities are subject tochange with changes in Company's creditworthiness. The management believes that the current rate of interest onthese loans are in close approximation from market rates applicable to the Company. Therefore, the managementestimates that the fair value of these borrowings are approximate to their respective carrying values.
(i) Risk management framework
The Company's activities expose it to market risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. This note explains the sources ofrisk which the Company is exposed to and how the Company manages the risk and the related impact in thefinancial statements. 'The Company does not have any significant investments in equity instruments which createan exposure to price risk.
The Company's risk management is carried out by a central treasury department (of the Company) underpolicies approved by the board of directors. The board of directors provides written principles for overall riskmanagement, as well as policies covering specific areas, such as foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, creditrisk and investment of excess liquidity.
A) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrumentfails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company is exposed to credit risk principally from the tradereceivables and other financial assets including cash & bank balances and loans. The carrying amount offinancial assets represents the maximum credit exposure.
Cash and cash equivalents and other bank balances
Credit risk related to cash and cash equivalents and bank deposits is managed by only accepting highly ratedbanks and diversifying bank deposits and accounts in different banks.
Trade receivables
The Company closely monitors the creditworthiness of the debtors through internal systems that areconfigured to define credit limits of customers, thereby, limiting the credit risk to pre-calculated amounts.The Company assesses increase in credit risk on an ongoing basis for amounts receivable that become pastdue and default is considered to have occurred when amounts receivable become past due one year.
Other financial assets measured at amortised cost
Other financial assets measured at amortised cost includes loans and advances to employees, securitydeposits and others. Credit risk related to these other financial assets is managed by monitoring therecoverability of such amounts continuously, while at the same time internal control system in place ensurethe amounts are within defined limits.
b) Expected credit losses
Expected credit losses for financial assets other than trade receivables
The Company provides for expected credit losses on financial assets other than trade receivables byassessing individual financial instruments for expectation of any credit losses. Since, the Company dealswith only high-rated banks and financial institutions, credit risk in respect of cash and cash equivalents,other bank balances and bank deposits is evaluated as very low. In respect of other financial assets,credit risk is evaluated based on Company's knowledge of the credit worthiness of those parties and lossallowance is measured as lifetime expected credit losses. The Company does not have any expected lossbased impairment recognised on such assets considering their low credit risk nature, though incurredloss provisions are disclosed under each sub-category of such financial assets.
B) Liquidity risk
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities and theavailability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities to meet obligationswhen due. Due to the nature of the business, the Company maintains flexibility in funding by maintainingavailability under committed facilities.
Management monitors rolling forecasts of the Company's liquidity position and cash and cash equivalentson the basis of expected cash flows. The Company takes into account the liquidity of the market in which theCompany operates.
a) Financing arrangements
The Company had access to the following undrawn 'fund based' borrowing facilities at the end of thereporting period:
b) Maturities of financial liabilities
The tables below analyse the Company's financial liabilities into relevant maturity of the Company basedon their contractual maturities for all non-derivative financial liabilities.
The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. Balances due within 12months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant.
C) Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices - such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates- will affect the Company's income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective ofmarket risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters,while optimizing the return.
1) Foreign currency risk
The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from foreign currency transactions, primarilywith respect to the US Dollar, Euro and other foreign currencies. Foreign exchange risk arises fromfuture commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities denominated in a currency that isnot the Company's functional currency (INR). The risk is measured through a forecast of highly probableforeign currency cash flows. The objective of the hedges is to minimise the volatility of the INR cashflows of highly probable forecast transactions.
The Company's policy is to hedge all material foreign exchange risk associated with highly probableforecast sales transactions denominated in foreign currencies that are expected to occur within amaximum 12-month period. The Company uses combination of pre-shipment credit in foreign currency(PCFC), forward contracts and foreign currency option contracts (derivative instruments) to hedge itsexposure in foreign currency risk.
Sensitivity
A reasonably possible strengthening (weakening) of the Euro, US dollar, GBP and CHF against all other currencies atMarch 31,2025 and March 31,2024 would have affected the measurement of financial instruments denominatedin a foreign currency and affected equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. Further, the sensitivityof profit or loss to changes in the exchange rates arises mainly from foreign currency denominated financialinstruments and the impact on other components of equity arises from foreign forward exchange contracts andpre-shipment credit in foreign currency (PCFC) designated as cash flow hedges. This analysis assumes that all othervariables, in particular interest rates, remain constant and ignores any impact of forecast sales and purchases.
The Company's capital management objectives are:
- to ensure the Company's ability to continue as a going concern
- to provide an adequate return to shareholders
The Company monitors capital on the basis of the carrying amount of equity less cash and cash equivalents aspresented on the face of balance sheet.
Management assesses the Company's capital requirements in order to maintain an efficient overall financing structurewhile avoiding excessive leverage. This takes into account the subordination levels of the Company's various classesof debt. The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in economicconditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, theCompany may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares,or sell assets to reduce debt.
Under the terms of major borrowing facilities, the Company is required to comply with the following covenants:
- the current ratio must be more than 1.33 times (March 31,2024: 2 times);
- the debt to equity must remain lower than 2 times (March 31,2024: 2 times);
- the promoter's holding must not be less than 51%;
- the total outside liability to tangible net worth ratio must not exceed 2 times (March 31,2024: 2 times);
- the Debts to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation must not exceed 4 times;
- the Net Working Capital to be maintained at minimum level of 25% of current assets;
- Interest Service Coverage Ratio to be more than 2 times;
- Asset Coverage Ratio not to fall below as approved at the time of assessment
- To maintain a minimum Adjusted Tangible Net Worth of INR 12,000 million
- Debt Service Coverage Ratio not less than 1.5 times
The Company has complied with these covenants throughout the reporting period.
54 The Supreme court of India in the month of February 2019 had passed a judgement relating to definition ofwages under the Provident Fund Act,1952. There are numerous interpretation issues relating to the judgementpassed by Supreme Court dated February 28, 2019 in the matter of Surya Roshni Ltd and others v/s State ofM.P. on Provident fund. The order does not specifically mention the date of applicability of this judgement,whether it will be retrospectively or prospectively. Pending issuance of guidelines by the regulatory authoritieson the application of this ruling, the impact on the Company for the previous periods, if any, can be ascertained.However, the Company has adopted the above changes prospectively.
55 The Code on Social Security, 2020 ('Code') relating to employee benefits during employment and post-employmentreceived Indian Parliament approval and Presidential assent in September 2020. The Code has been publishedin the Gazette of India and subsequently on November 13, 2020 draft rules were published and invited forstakeholders' suggestions. However, the date on which the Code will come into effect has not been notified. TheCompany will assess the impact of the Code when it comes into effect and will record any related impact in theperiod the Code becomes effective.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") notifies new standards or amendments to the existing standards underCompanies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules as issued from time to time. During the year ended March 31,2025, MCA has notified Ind AS 117 - Insurance Contracts and amendments to Ind As 116 - Leases, relating to saleand lease back transactions, applicable from April 1,2024. The Company has assessed that there is no significantimpact on its financial statements.
On May 9, 2025, MCA notifies the amendments to Ind AS 21 - Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates. Theseamendments aim to provide clearer guidance on assessing currency exchangeability and estimating exchangerates when currencies are not readily exchangeable. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginningon or after April 1, 2025. The Company is currently assessing the probable impact of these amendments on itsfinancial statements.
57 The Company has a working capital limit of ' 69,800 (March 31,2024: ' 69,800). For said facility, the managementfiles returns/ statements, with such banks on monthly basis. The management also files revised returns/ statementsas at quarter-end and for the quarter then ended, with such banks on quarterly basis after reconciling the datawith quarter-end accounts. The revised returns/ statements filed with such banks, except for few immaterialdifferences, are in agreement with the unaudited books of accounts of the Company on aggregate basis.
(i) The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending againstthe Company for holding any 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 advanced or loaned or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies), including foreignentities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that the Intermediary shall: a) directly or indirectly lend or investin other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Company (UltimateBeneficiaries) or, b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(iv) The Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (FundingParty) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Company shall: a) directlyor indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf ofthe Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or , b) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of theUltimate Beneficiaries.
(v) The Company has no such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrenderedor disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search orsurvey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961).
(vi) The Company has not been declared as wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution (as defined under theCompanies Act, 2013) or consortium thereof, in accordance with the guidelines on wilful defaulters issued by theReserve Bank of India.
(vii) The Company does not have any transactions with company struck-off under section 248 of the Companies Act,2013 or section 560 of Companies Act, 1956.
(viii) The Company has not entered into any scheme of arrangement which has an accounting impact on current orprevious financial year.
(ix) The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with ROC beyond thestatutory period.
(x) The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under clause (87) of section 2 of the Act readwith the Companies (Restriction on number of Layers) Rules, 2017.
(xi) The borrowings obtained by the Company from banks and financial institutions have been applied for thepurposes for which such borrowings were taken.
(xii) Title deeds of all immovable properties (other than properties where the Company is the lessee and the leaseagreements are duly executed in favour of the lessee) are held in the name of the Company.
For MSKA & Associates For and on behalf of Board of Directors of
Chartered Accountants LT Foods Limited
Firm Registration Number:- 105047W
Partner Managing Director and Managing Director
Membership Number: 505676 Chief Executive Officer DIN: 01574728
DIN:01574773
Sachin Gupta Monika Chawla Jaggia
Place : Gurugram Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
Date : May 15, 2025 Membership No. :- 99415 Membership No. :- F5150