Provisions are recognised when the Company has apresent legal or constructive obligation as a resultof past events, it is probable that an outflow ofresources will be required to settle the obligation andthe amount can be reliably estimated. Provisions aremeasured at the present value of Management'sbest estimate of the expenditure required to settlethe present obligation at the end of the reportingperiod. Provisions are not recognized for futureoperating losses.
Contingent liabilities are disclosed when there isa 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.
Where the likelihood of outflow of resources isremote, no provision or disclosure as specified inInd AS-37 - "Provision, contingent liabilities andcontingent assets” is made.
(i) Short-term obligations
Liabilities for wages and salaries, includingnon-monetary benefits that are expected tobe settled wholly within 12 months after theend of the period in which the employeesrender the related service are recognized inrespect of employee's services up to the endof the reporting period and are measured atthe amount expected to be paid when theliabilities are settled.
(ii) Post-employment obligations
The Company operates the following post¬employment schemes:
(a) defined benefit plans such as gratuity;
(b) defined contribution plans suchas provident fund
Defined benefit plans:
The Company has taken a Company Gratuitycum Life Assurance Policy from the LifeInsurance Corporation of India (LIC).
The liability/asset recognized in the balancesheet in respect of defined benefit gratuity plansis the present value of the defined obligationat the end of the reporting period less the fairvalue of plan assets. Contributions are made toLIC in respect of gratuity based upon actuarialvaluation done at the end of every financial yearusing 'Projected Unit Credit Method'.
The present value of the defined benefitobligation is determined by discounting theestimated future cash outflows by referenceto market yields at the end of the reportingperiod on government bonds that haveterms approximating to the terms of therelated obligation.
The net interest cost is calculated by applyingthe discount rate to the net balance of thedefined benefit obligation and the fair valueof plan assets. This cost is included inemployee benefit expense in the Statement ofProfit and Loss.
Remeasurement gains and losses arisingfrom experience adjustments and changes inactuarial assumptions are recognized in theperiod in which they occur, directly in othercomprehensive income. They are included inretained earnings in the Statement of Changesin Equity and in the Balance Sheet.
Changes in the present value of the definedbenefit obligation resulting from planamendments or curtailments are recognizedimmediately in profit or loss as past service cost.
Defined contribution plans:
Contributions to Provident Fund and PensionFund are charged to the Statement ofProfit and Loss as incurred. Provident fundcontributions are made to a governmentadministered provident fund towards which theCompany has no further obligations beyond itsmonthly contributions.
Share-based compensation benefits are provided toemployees via "Balaji Telefilms ESOP, 2017” ("BTLESOP 2017'') and "Balaji Telefilms ESOP, 2023"("BTL ESOP 2023'')
The fair value of options granted under the BTL ESOP2017 and BTL ESOP 2023 scheme is recognised asan employee benefits expense with a correspondingincrease in equity. The total amount to be expensedis determined by reference to the fair value of theoptions granted:
- excluding any impact of service conditions
- including the impact of any non-vestingconditions (e.g. the requirement for employeesto save or holdings shares for a specificperiod of time)
The total expense is recognised over the vestingperiod, which is the period over which all of thespecified vesting conditions are to be satisfied. At theend of each period, the entity revises its estimates ofthe number of options that are expected to vest basedon the service conditions. It recognises the impact ofthe revision to original estimates, if any, in profit orloss, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.
(i) Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing:
- the profit attributable to owners of theCompany
- by the weighted average number of equityshares outstanding during the financial year
(ii) Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figuresused in the determination of basic earnings pershare to take into account:
- the after income tax effect of interest andother financing costs associated withdilutive potential equity shares, and
- the weighted average number of additionalequity shares that would have beenoutstanding assuming the conversion ofall dilutive potential equity shares.
All amounts disclosed in the financial statementsand notes have been rounded off to the nearest twodecimal digits after lacs as per the requirement ofSchedule III of the Act, unless otherwise stated.
The preparation of financial statements requires the useof accounting estimates which, by definition, will seldomequal the actual results. This note provides an overviewof the areas that involve a higher degree of judgementor complexity, and of items which are more likely to bematerially adjusted due to estimates and assumptionsturning out to be different than those originally assessed.Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated.They are based on historical experience and otherfactors, including expectations of future events thatmay have a financial impact on the Company and thatare believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.Detailed information about each of these estimatesand judgements is included in relevant notes togetherwith information about the basis of calculation for eachaffected line item in the financial statements.
The areas involving critical estimates or judgements are:
The Company reviews the useful lives and carrying amountof property, plant and equipment and intangible assets atthe end of each reporting period. This reassessment mayresult in change in depreciation and amortization expensein future periods.
Estimation of Current Tax Expense and Income TaxPayable / Receivable
The calculation of Company's tax charge necessarilyinvolves a degree of estimation and judgement in respectof certain items whose tax treatment cannot be finallydetermined until resolution has been reached with therelevant tax authority or, as appropriate, through a formallegal process. The final resolution of some of theseitems may give rise to material adjustment to taxableprofits/losses.
Estimation of Defined Benefit Obligation
The Company's obligation on account of gratuity isdetermined based on actuarial valuations. An actuarialvaluation involves making various assumptions thatmay differ from actual developments in the future.
These include the determination of the discount rate,future salary increases and mortality rates. Due to thecomplexities involved in the valuation and its long-termnature, this liability is highly sensitive to changes in theseassumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at eachreporting date.
The parameter most subject to change is the discountrate. In determining the appropriate discount rate, the
Management considers the interest rates of governmentbonds in currencies consistent with the currencies of thepost-employment benefit obligation.
The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortalitytables. Those mortality tables tend to change only atinterval in response to demographic changes. Future salaryincreases are based on expected future inflation rates.
The Company exercises judgement in measuring andrecognising provisions and the exposures to contingentliabilities which is related to pending litigation or otheroutstanding claims. Judgement is necessary in assessingthe likelihood that a pending claim will succeed, or aliability will arise, and to quantify the possible rangeof the financial settlement. Because of the inherentuncertainty in this evaluation process, actual liability maybe different from the originally estimated as provision orcontingent liability.
The recognition of deferred tax assets is based uponwhether it is probable that sufficient taxable profits willbe available in the future against which the reversalof temporary differences will be offset. In assessingthe realizability of deferred tax assets, the Companyconsiders the extent to which it is probable that thedeferred tax asset will be realized. The ultimate realizationof deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generationof future taxable profits during the periods in which thosetemporary differences and tax loss carry-forwards becomedeductible. The Company considers the expected reversalof deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable incomeand tax planning strategies in making this assessment.
Impairment of Trade Receivables
Trade receivables are typically unsecured and are derivedfrom revenue earned from customers. Credit risk has beenmanaged by the Company through establishing creditlimits and continuously monitoring the creditworthinessof customers to which the Company grants credit terms inthe normal course of business. On account of adoption ofInd AS 109, the Company uses expected credit loss modelto assess the impairment loss or gain. The Company usesa provision matrix and forward-looking information andan assessment of the credit risk over the expected life ofthe financial asset to compute the expected credit lossallowance for trade receivables.
Some of the Company’s assets and liabilities aremeasured at fair value for financial reporting purpose. Inestimating the fair value of an asset and liability Companyuses market observable data to the extent available. WhenLevel 1 inputs are not available, the Company engagesthird party qualified valuer to establish the appropriatetechniques and input to valuation model. Informationabout the valuation techniques used in determining thefair value of various assets are disclosed in Note 52.
In determining the lease term, Management considers all factsand circumstances that creates an economic incentive toexercise an extension option, or not to exercise a terminationoption. Extension option (or period after termination option)are only included in the lease term if the lease is reasonablycertain to be extended (or not terminated).
The lease term is reassessed if an option is actuallyexercised (or not exercised) or the Company becomesobliged to exercise it.
The assessment of reasonable certainty is only revised if asignificant event or a significant change in circumstancesoccurs, which affects this assessment, and that is withinthe control of the lessee.
The Company periodically reviews the expectedpattern of realization of economic benefits relatingto original web series taking into account the todate and future expected viewing patterns. Thisreassessment may result is change in amortizationof content in future periods on a prospective basis.
is the estimated selling price in the ordinarycourse of business less the estimated costs ofcompletion and costs necessary to make the sale.The Company evaluates the realizable value and / orrevenue potential of inventory based on the type ofprogramming asset.
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated.They are based on historical experience and otherfactors, including expectations of future eventsthat may have a financial impact on the Companyand that are believed to be reasonable underthe circumstances.
The Company has recognized deferred tax asset on account of accumulated losses and unabsorbed depreciationof the merged entities considering the expected utilization of unused tax losses aggregating H 9,375.16 Lacs as atApril 1, 2024, based on probability of taxable profits over the period of availability of the tax losses.
In accordance with the Indian Accounting Standard 12 (Ind AS 12) on "Income Taxes”, deferred tax assets andliabilities should be recognized for all timing differences. However, considering the expected utilisation of unusedtax losses based on future projection and the requirement of the Ind AS 12 the deferred tax asset is not accountedfor, to the extent of H 8,021.14 Lacs as at March 31, 2025 on accumulated tax losses of H 31,867.85 Lacs. However,the same will be reassessed at subsequent reporting date and will be accounted for in the year in which reasonablecertainty in accordance with the aforesaid Ind AS 12 is established.
(iv) Terms and rights attached to equity shares
The Company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of H 2 per share. Each shareholder is eligiblefor one vote per share held. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of theshareholders in ensuing Annual General Meeting except in case of interim dividend. In the event of liquidation of theCompany, the shareholders will be eligible to receive the remaining assets of the Company, after distribution of allpreferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding.
(v) During the five years immediately preceding March 31, 2025, no shares were bought back and no shares wereissued for consideration other than cash nor as bonus shares.
(vi) Shares reserved for Issue under options
Information relating to Balaji Telefilms Employee Stock Option Scheme, including details of option issued, exercisedand lapsed during the financial year and options outstanding at the end of the reporting period, is set out in Note 51.
(vii) The Board of Directors of the Company approved the allotment of 1,78,59,776 (One Crore Seventy-Eight Lac FiftyNine Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Six) Equity Shares of the Company of face value of H 2/- (Rupees Two)each ("Equity Shares”), on preferential basis on February 07, 2025
A. General Reserve : General reserve is created out of transfer from retained earnings and is a free reserve.
B. Securities Premium account : Securities Premium is created to record the premium on issue of shares. The reserveis utilised in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
C. Capital Reserve :Capital Reserve, being consideration over net assets taken over, recognised as per the scheme ofarrangement sanctioned by National Company Law Tribunal in earlier years.
D. Share options outstanding account : The share options outstanding account is used to recognise the grant date fairvalue of option issued to employees under Balaji Telefilms ESOP, 2017 and Balaji Telefilms ESOP, 2023.
E. Amalgamation Adjustment Account : Amalgamation Adjustment Account is created on account of merger of AltDigital Media Entertainment Limited and Marinating Films Private Limited (refer note 58)
(1) In an earlier year, the company had received a Show Cause Notice (SCN) from the Service Tax Department for theperiod April 2008 to March 2010, amounting to H 2943 lacs, related to exports made to one of its customers. In asimilar case involving the company for the earlier period of April 2006 to March 2008, the Service Tax Departmentadjudicated in the company's favor and dropped the demand of H 6348 lacs. The Department filed an appeal againstthis decision with the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), which was dismissed by theHon'ble CESTAT in their order dated March 9, 2016. Subsequently, the Department filed an appeal against this orderwith the High Court on October 19, 2016, which is currently pending adjudication.
(2) In the Assessment Years 2010-11 and 2011-12, the Income Tax Department raised a demand on the grounds thatthe company had short-deducted TDS on Telecasting fees amounting to H 218.08 lacs. The company contested thisassessment order, and the Hon'ble Mumbai Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) dismissed the order. The IncomeTax Department subsequently filed an appeal against the ITAT's order in the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature atBombay in February 2018, and the hearing is yet to take place as the appeal is still in the pre-admission stage.
With respect to Income Tax matters, a search was conducted on the company's premises on 30 April 2013. Followingthis search, block assessments under section 153A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (Act) were conducted for theAssessment Years 2007-08 to 2012-13. The company did not appeal against the additions made in the assessmentorders for these years. However, penalties were levied for these assessment years, which the company challengedbefore the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal-Mumbai (ITAT). The company accounted for the penalty amount as anexceptional item in the financial statements for the year ended March 31,2018.
Subsequently, the ITAT deleted the penalties levied, and the Income Tax Department refunded the penaltiesamounting to H1,044.44 lacs along with interest of H138.33 lacs under the Act to the company. This was disclosedas an exceptional item in the financial statements for the year ended March 31,2021.
Following this, the Income Tax Department preferred an appeal before the Hon'ble High Court (HC) Bombaychallenging the deletion of the penalties by the ITAT. This appeal is still in the pre-admission stage.
Note: Future cash outflow/ uncertainties, if any in respect of above are determinable only on receipt of judgement/decision pending with various forum/ authorities.
44 The Company has investments in subsidiaries namely Balaji Motion Pictures Limited (BMPL) and Ding Infinity PrivateLimited (DING) aggregating to H 1104.26 lacs (Previous year H 1114.16 lacs). Further, the Company has given loans(including accrued interest) of H 408.70 lacs to BMPL (Previous year H 832.29 lacs)
As at March 31, 2025, the accumulated losses in each of the components have eroded the net-worth. An impairmentprovision of H50 lacs has been provided of its investment in DING. However, basis the management evaluation there is norequirement of impairment provision of its investment in BMPL.
Recoverable amounts for BMPL and DING has been determined with the assistance of external valuation expert , furthersubjected by management to sensitivity analysis in terms of expected cash flows, discount rate and terminal growth rate.The Company is committed to provide financial support to BMPL and DING for a period of at least 12 months from thedate of signature of these financial statements, in case if assistance is needed.
During the Financial year ended March 31, 2025, the Company considered indicators of impairment for investments insubsidiaries held either directly or indirectly, such as declines in operational performance or changes in the outlook offuture profitability or weaker market conditions, among other potential indicators.
The Company estimated the recoverable amount based on the value in use of the underlying businesses. The computationuses cash flow forecasts based on the most recent financial budgets and strategic forecasts which covers futureprojections taking the analysis into perpetuity. Key assumptions for the value in use computations are those regardingthe discount rates, growth rates, market demand, expected changes to selling prices and costs. Changes in revenue,costs and demand are based on historical experience and expectations of future changes in the market.
a) Defined Contribution Plans
The employees and the Company make pre-determined contributions to the provident fund. Amount recognized asexpense amounts to H 64.80 lacs (Previous Year H74.21 lacs)
The Company operates a gratuity plan covering qualifying employees. The benefit payable is as per the Paymentof Gratuity Act, 1972. The benefit vests upon completion of five years of continuous service and once vested itis payable to employees on retirement or on termination of employment. In case of death while in service, thegratuity is payable irrespective of vesting. The Company makes annual contribution to the group gratuity schemeadministered by the Life Insurance Corporation of India through its Gratuity Trust Fund.
The above sensitivity analyses 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. Whencalculating the sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to significant actuarial assumptions the same method(present value of the defined benefit obligation calculated with the projected unit credit method at the end of thereporting period) has been applied as when calculating the defined benefit liability recognised in the Balance sheet.
The methods and types of assumptions used in preparing the sensitivity analyses did not change compared toprevious period.
The Company expects to contribute H 51.83 lacs to the gratuity fund during the next financial year. (PreviousYear H 39.14 lacs)
The expected rate of return on plan assets is based on the average long term rate of return expected on investmentsof the fund during the estimated term of obligation.
The estimate of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, takes account of inflation, seniority,promotion and other relevant factors, such as supply and demand in the employment market.
Through its defined benefit plans, the Company is exposed to a number of risks, the most significant of which aredetailed below:
Interest rate risk : A fall in the discount rate which is linked to the Government Securities will increase the presentvalue of the liability requiring higher provision.
Salary Risk : The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated by reference to the future salaries ofmembers. As such, an increase in the salary of the members more than assumed level will increase the plan's liability.
Investment Risk : The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated using a discount rate which isdetermined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds. If the return onplan asset is below this rate, it will create a plan deficit. Currently, for the plan in India, it has a relatively balancedmix of investments in government securities, and other debt instruments.
Asset Liability Matching Risk : The plan faces the ALM risk as to the matching cash flow. Since the plan is investedin lines of Rule 101 of Income Tax Rules, 1962, this generally reduces ALM risk.
Mortality Risk : Since the benefits under the plan is not payable for life time and payable till retirement age only, plandoes not have any longevity risk.
As at the year-end, the stock options granted under Tranche I and Tranche II of Balaji Telefilms ESOP Scheme 2023 asreferred in Note 51 are dilutive in nature and accordingly diluted earning per share is calculated.
The Company has presented data relating to its segments in its consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, interms of paragraph 4 of the Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS 108) "Operating Segments”, no disclosure related to itssegments are presented in the Standalone Financial Statements.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC”) of the Board of Directors of the Company has formulated the Balaji Telefilms ESOP, 2017("the ESOP Scheme 1”) to grant Stock Options to eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. The ESOP Scheme has been adoptedby the NRC by a Resolution passed at its meeting held on February 13, 2018 pursuant to the enabling authority granted under resolution passedby the members of the Company by way of Postal Ballot or electronic voting held on December 30, 2017. ESOP Scheme has been formulated inaccordance with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014 ("the SEBIRegulations”), as amended.
The NRC, vide a resolution passed at its meeting held on May 19, 2018, and June 20, 2018 has granted Options, 1,663,734 Options on May 19,2018 and 2,125,239 Options on June 20, 2018 to the eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries (as per terms decided by the NRC).
The Options granted would vest over a period of 3 years (Refer Tables 1 and 2 below). Once vested, the option remain exercisable for the period of3 years from the last vesting date. The options have lapsed during the year.
The NRC, vide a resolution passed at its meeting held on January 8, 2021, granted additional 14,00,000 Employee Stock Options to the eligibleemployees of the Company. Each option when exercised would be converted into one equity share of Rs. 2/- each, fully paid up, of the Company.The resolution passed by NRC on January 8, 2021 included a variation in terms of the Scheme. The variation was that all the options granted underthe aforesaid grant would vest after completion of 12 months from date of grant. Once vested, the option remain exercisable for the period of 3years from the last vesting date. (Refer Table 3 below)
Furthermore, Additional Options were granted during FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 at the NRC's meetings held as follows:
On February 11,2022, granted 2,50,000 Employee Stock Options to the eligible employees of the subsidiary Company. Each option when exercisedwould be converted into one equity share of Rs. 2/- each, fully paid up, of the Company. The Options granted would vest after completion of 12months from date of grant. Once vested, the option remain exercisable for the period of 3 years from the last vesting date. (Refer Table 4 below)
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC”) of the Board of Directors of the Company has formulated the Balaji Telefilms ESOP, 2023("the ESOP Scheme 2”) to grant Stock Options in the form of Options to the eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. The ESOPScheme has been adopted by the NRC by a Resolution passed at its meeting held on February 14, 2023 pursuant to the enabling authority grantedunder resolution passed by the members of the Company by way of Postal Ballot or electronic voting held on March 29, 2023 respectively. ESOPScheme has been formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits)Regulations, 2014 ("the SEBI Regulations”), as amended.
Options were granted during 2023-24 at the NRC's meetings held as follows:
On November 9, 2023, granted 21,14,552 Employee Stock Options under Balaji Telefilms ESOP scheme, 2023 to the eligible employees of theCompany. Each option when exercised would be converted into one equity share of Rs. 2/- each, fully paid up, of the Company. The Options grantedwould vest after completion of 12 months (Refer Table 5 below). Once vested, the option remain exercisable for the period of 3 years from thelast vesting date.
On February 9, 2024, granted 2,50,000 Employee Stock Options under Balaji Telefilms ESOP scheme, 2023 to the eligible employees of the Company.Each option when exercised would be converted into one equity share of Rs. 2/- each, fully paid up, of the Company. The Options granted would vestafter completion of 12 months (Refer Table 6 below). Once vested, the option remain exercisable for the period of 3 years from the last vesting date.
Options were granted during 2024-25 at the NRC's meetings held as follows:
On November 14, 2024, granted 20,00,000 Employee Stock Options under Balaji Telefilms ESOP scheme, 2023 to the eligible employees of theCompany. Each option when exercised would be converted into one equity share of Rs. 2/- each, fully paid up, of the Company. The Options grantedwould vest after completion of 12 months (Refer Table 7 below). Once vested, the option remain exercisable for the period of 3 years from thelast vesting date.
On February 11, 2025, granted 1,00,000 Employee Stock Options under Balaji Telefilms ESOP scheme, 2023 to the eligible employees of theCompany. Each option when exercised would be converted into one equity share of Rs. 2/- each, fully paid up, of the Company. The Options grantedwould vest after completion of 12 months (Refer Table 8 below). Once vested, the option remain exercisable for the period of 3 years from thelast vesting date.
When exercisable, each option is convertible into one equity share. The exercise price of the options is based on the stock exchange last closingmarket price after deducting 25% discount as determined by the Members of Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The model inputs for options granted under ESOP Scheme, 2017 during the year ended March 31, 2023, March 31,2022,
March 31,2021 and March 31, 2019 includes:
a) Options are granted for no consideration and vest upon completion of service for a period of one to three years fromthe date of grant. Vested options are exercisable for a period of three years after last vesting date.
b) Exercise price as given in the table above for each grant.
c) Grant date as per the table above for each grant.
d) Expiry date as per the table above for each grant.
e) Share price at grant date: H119.80 (Tranche 1), H123.45 (Tranche 2) and H69.65 (Tranche 3), H87.10 (Tranche 6),H42.50 (Tranche 7) and H 50.80 (Tranche 8)
f) Expected price volatility of the Company’s shares: 46.05% (Tranche 1), 45.87% (Tranche 2), 42.59% (Tranche 3),43.16% (Tranche 6), 43.41% (Tranche 7) and 43.90% (Tranche 8)
g) Expected dividend yield: 0.91% (Tranche 1 and 2), 0.67% (Tranche 3), 0.62% (Tranche 6), 0.62% (Tranche 7)and0.62% (Tranche 8)
h) Risk-free interest rate: 7.92% (Tranche 1), 8.05% (Tranche 2), 4.92% (Tranche 3), 5.70% (Tranche 6), 7.25%(Tranche 7) and 7.04% (Tranche 8)
The model inputs for options granted under ESOP Scheme, 2023 during the year ended March 31, 2025 includes:
a) Options are granted for no consideration and vest upon completion of service for a period of one year from the dateof grant. Vested options are exercisable for a period of three years after last vesting date.
c) Grant date as given in the table above for each grant.
d) Expiry date as given in the table above for each grant.
e) Share price at grant date: H 73.70 (Tranche I), H 128.40 (Tranche II) , H 58.38 (Tranche III) & H 68.37 (Tranche IV)
f) Expected price volatility of the Company’s shares: 45.60% (Tranche I), 47.64% (Tranche II), 47.06% (Tranche III) &48.19% (Tranche IV)
g) Expected dividend yield: 0.52% (Tranche I), 0.52% (Tranche II), 0.48% (Tranche III) & 0% (Tranche IV)
h) Risk-free interest rate: 7.38% (Tranche I), 7.24% (Tranche II), 6.86% (Tranche III) & 6.75% (Tranche IV)
The expected price volatility is based on the historic volatility (based on the remaining life of the options).
Fair value’ is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transactionbetween market participants at the measurement date in the principal or, in its absence, the most advantageous marketto which the Company has access at that date. The fair value of a liability reflects its non-performance risk. The bestevidence of the fair value of a financial instrument on initial recognition is normally the transaction price - i.e. the fairvalue of the consideration given or received.
The fair value of financial instruments as referred to in note above have been classified into three categoriesdepending on the inputs used in valuation technique. The hierarchy gives highest priority to quoted prices inactive market for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and lowest priority to unobservableinputs (Level 3 measurement). The categories used are as follows:
Level-1 Hierarchy includes financial instruments measured using quoted price. Mutual funds are valued atthe closing NAV.
Level-2 The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined usingvaluation technique which maximise the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrumentis 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.
Specific valuation technique used to value financial instruments include:
1) The mutual funds are valued using closing NAV available in the market.
2) Fair value of remaining Financial instrument determined using discounted cash flow analysis
Credit risk arises when a counterparty defaults on its contractual obligations to pay resulting in financial loss to theCompany. The Company deals with creditworthy counterparties as a means of mitigating the risk of financial lossfrom defaults. The Company uses publicly available financial information and its own trading records to rate itsmajor customers. The Company's exposure and credit ratings of its counterparties are regularly monitored and theaggregate value of transactions concluded is spread amongst counterparties.
Financial instruments and cash deposits
The Company maintains exposure in cash and cash equivalents, term deposits with banks and investmentsin mutual funds. The Company has diversified portfolio of investment with various number of counter-partieswhich have good credit ratings and hence the risk is reduced. The credit worthiness of such banks and financialinstitutions is evaluated by the management on an ongoing basis and is considered to be good. As a practice,the Company only invests with high rated banks/institutions.
The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk as at March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 is the carryingvalue of each class of financial assets as disclosed in note 52.
Security deposits given to lessors
The Company has given security deposit to lessors for premises leased by it as at March 31, 2025 and March31, 2024. The credit worthiness of such lessors is evaluated by the management on an ongoing basis and isconsidered to be good.
Trade receivables, Unbilled revenue and Contract assets
To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables,unbilled revenue and contract assets have beenCompany based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days past dues. The Contract assets relate tounbilled work in progress and have substantially the same risk characteristics as the trade receivables for
the same types of contracts. The Company has therefore concluded that the expected loss rates for tradereceivables are a reasonable approximation of the loss rate for the contract assets.
Trade receivables,unbilled revenue and contract assets are typically unsecured and are derived from revenueearned from customers. Credit risk has been managed by the Company through credit approvals, establishingcredit limits and continuously monitoring the creditworthiness of customers to which the Company grantscredit terms in the normal course of business. Exposures to customers outstanding at the end of eachreporting period are reviewed by the Company to determine incurred and expected credit losses.
The Company measures the expected credit loss of trade receivables, contract assets and other financialassets which are subject to credit risk, based on historical trend, industry practices and the businessenvironment in which the entity operates and adjusted for forward looking information. Loss rates are basedon actual credit loss experience and past trends.
The Company has used practical expedient by computing the expected credit loss allowance for tradereceivables based on provision matrix. The provision matrix taken into account historical credit loss experienceand adjusted to reflect current and forward looking information. The expected credit loss allowance is basedon ageing of the days the receivables are due.
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. Theresponsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of directors, which has an appropriate liquidity riskmanagement framework for the management of the Company’s short-, medium- and long-term funding and liquiditymanagement requirements. The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, bankingfacilities by regularly monitoring forecast and actual cash flows.
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because ofchanges in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: currency risk, interest rate risk and other pricerisk such as equity price risk. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market riskexposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return.
The Company’s exposure to foreign currency risk at the end of reporting period expressed in ? lacs,are as follows:
The Company's objectives when managing capital are to
- Safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern, so that they can continue to provide returns for shareholdersand benefits for other stakeholders, and
- Maintain a stable and strong capital structure with a focus on total equity so as to maintain investor, creditors andmarket confidence and to sustain future development and growth of its business.
The Company considers the following components of its balance sheet to be managed capital:
Total equity as shown in the balance sheet including reserves, retained earnings and share capital.
In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the amount of dividend paid to shareholders,return capital to shareholders or issue new shares.
a) Details of benami property held
No proceedings have been initiated on or are pending against the Company for holding benami property under theBenami Transactions Prohibition Act, 1988 (45 of 1988) and Rules made thereunder.
b) Borrowing secured against current assets
The Company has borrowed funds from banks on the basis of security of current assets and Company's premises.The quarterly returns/ statements filed by the Company with the bank is in agreement with books of accounts.
The Company has not been declared wilful defaulter by any banks or financial institution or government or anygovernment authority.
d) Relationship with struck off companies
The Company has no transactions with the companies struck off under Companies Act, 2013 or Companies Act, 1956.
e) Compliance with number of layers of companies
The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under Companies Act 2013
f) Compliance with approved scheme(s) of arrangements
The Company has complied with the scheme of arrangement which has an accounting impact on current or previousfinancial year (Refer note 58).
g) Utilisation of borrowed funds and share premium
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:
i) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or onbehalf of the Company (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
ii) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the ultimate beneficiaries
The Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Funding Party)with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Company shall:
i) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or onbehalf of the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
ii) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the ultimate beneficiaries
h) Undisclosed income
There is no income surrendered or disclosed as income during the current or previous year in the tax assessmentsunder the Income Tax Act, 1961, that has not been recorded in the books of account.
The Company has not traded or invested in crypto currency or virtual currency during the current or previous year.
The Company has not revalued its property, plant and equipment (including right-of-use assets) during the currentor previous year. There are no intangible assets.
a) Utilisation of borrowings availed from banks and financials institutions
The borrowings obtained by the Company from banks and financial institutions have been applied for thepurposes for which such loans were was taken.
There are no charges or satisfaction which are yet to be registered with the Registrar of Companies beyond thestatutory period.
58 The Board of Directors in their meeting on May 30, 2024, considered and approved the Draft Composite Schemeof Arrangement between Balaji Telefilms Limited (the "Company”), Alt Digital Media Entertainment Limited ("Alt”), andMarinating Films Private Limited ("MFPL”) and their respective shareholders, under sections 230 to 232, read with sections52 and 66 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the "Scheme”). The Scheme inter alia provides for capital reduction in Alt and theCompany and amalgamation of Alt and MFPL with BTL from the appointed date of April 1,2024 (the "Appointed Date”).
The Company on June 13, 2025 received a certified true copy of the order dated June 10, 2025, from the NCLT, approving theScheme which was subsequently filed with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai on June 20, 2025 (the "Effective Date”).
Upon coming into effect of this Scheme and with effect from the Appointed Date, all the assets, liabilities and reserves ofboth the Transferor Companies, have been transferred to and vested in the Company.
The amalgamation has been accounted for in accordance with the "Pooling of Interest Method” of accounting as laiddown in Appendix C of Ind AS 103 (Business combinations of entities under common control). Consequently, all thecorresponding figures in the Standalone Financial statement of the Company for the previous years have been restatedto give effect to the Scheme. The capital reduction in Alt has been given effect to, prior to giving effect to amalgamationadjustments prescribed by the Scheme.
Further, in accordance with Scheme, the company has given effect to the capital reduction in Alt and the Company.As a result, an amount of H 69,393.52 Lacs has been adjusted against securities premium account and an amountof H 1,113.23 Lacs has been adjusted against retained earnings of the Company.
59 The Company had advances/ receivable from one of its co-producer and film director amounting to H 1,619 lacs,which was under arbitration. During the current year, the Company received an arbitration award (including interest andlegal expenses) in favor of the Company. On receipt of the award, the Company has entered into settlement agreementwith the co-producer for recovering the amounts. Consequently, an amount of H 530 lacs to be recovered in excess of theamounts receivable as mentioned above have been recognised in the statement of profit and loss account as 'Gain onarbitration award' under note 34- Other income'.
The Financial Statements were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on July 3, 2025As per our report of even date
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Chartered Accountants
Firm Registration No. 117366W / W-100018
Partner (Chairman) (Managing Director)
Membership No: 113861 (DIN : 00005345) (DIN : 00005124)
(Group Chief Executive Officer & (Group Head Secretarial)
Group Chief Financial Officer)
Place : Mumbai Place : Mumbai
Date : July 3, 2025 Date : July 3, 2025