1. Company Information / Overview
InterGlobe Aviation Limited (the "Company") is a public limited company domiciled in India. The Company was incorporated on January 13, 2004 as a private limited company in India under the provisions of the Companies Act applicable in India. Subsequently, the Company changed its legal status from a private company to a public company on August 11, 2006. The Company's registered office is at Upper Ground Floor, Thapar House, Gate No. 2, Western Wing, 124 Janpath, New Delhi - 110
001, India. The shares were listed on National Stock €xchange of India Limited (NS€) and BS€ Limited (BS€) on November 10, 2015. The Company is in the low cost carrier (LCC) segment of the airline industry in India. The principal activities of the Company comprises of air transportation which includes passenger and cargo services and providing related allied services including inflight sales.
2. a Basis of preparation
(i) Statement of compliance
The standalone financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (as amended from time to time) and presentation requirements of Division II of Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013, (Ind AS compliant Schedule III), as applicable to the standalone financial statements. The standalone financial statements are prepared on accrual and going concern basis.
The standalone financial statements were approved for issue by the Board of Directors of the Company on May 23, 2024.
(ii) Basis of measurement
The standalone financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except certain financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value or amortised cost.
(iii) Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In preparing these standalone financial statements, management has made judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
€stimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised prospectively.
Information about significant areas of estimates and judgements in applying accounting policies that have the most material effect on the standalone financial statements are as follows:
Note 2.(b) (ii), (iii) and 30 - fair value measurement of financial instruments.
Note 2.(b) (v) and (vi) - measurement of useful life and residual values of property, plant and equipment and useful life of intangible assets.
Note 2.(b) (v) and (vii) - Determination of major engine and airframe overhauls and other heavy maintenance as separate components for owned aircraft, owned engines and leased aircraft (where the Company has a right to purchase the aircraft at a nominal price after the end of lease term) and their associated costs.
Note 2.(b) (vii) - judgement is required in determining the lease term of contracts with extension and termination options. Note 2.(b) (vii) - estimation of the incremental borrowing rate.
Note 2.(b) (vii) - judgement required to ascertain lease classification and fair value of assets.
Note 2.(b) (x) - judgement required to determine grant date fair value of employees stock options.
Note 2.(b) (x) and 34 - measurement of defined benefit obligations: key actuarial assumptions.
Note 2.(b) (xi), (xv) and 19 - estimation of provision of maintenance, redelivery and overhaul cost.
Note 2.(b) (xi) and 32 - judgement is required to ascertain whether it is probable or not that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle all disputes including taxation and legal claim.
Note 2.(b) (xii) - judgement required to determine standalone price for each performance in bundled contracts.
Note 2.(b) (xvii) - judgement required to determine probability of recognition of deferred tax assets.
There are no assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment within the next financial year.
2.b Material accounting policy information
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to the periods presented in these standalone financial statements except where a newly-issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy.
(i) Foreign currency transactions and translations Functional and presentation currency
The management has determined the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates i.e., functional currency, to be Indian Rupees (Rs.). The standalone financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees, which is the Company's functional and presentation currency. All amounts have been rounded to the nearest millions upto two decimal places, unless otherwise stated.
Transactions and balances
Monetary and non-monetary transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the functional currency of the Company at the exchange rates on the date of the transactions or at an average rate if the average rate approximates the actual rate at the date of the transaction.
Monetary foreign currency assets and liabilities remaining unsettled on reporting date are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on reporting date. Gains / (losses) arising on account of realisation/settlement of foreign exchange transactions and on translation of monetary foreign currency assets and liabilities are recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss. However, gains / (losses) arising on translation of certain lease liabilities which represents long-term foreign currency monetary loans taken before March 31, 2016 and used for acquisition of depreciable right of use assets, are adjusted in the cost of respective item of right of use assets. The treatment will continue till the repayment of the long-term foreign currency monetary loans.
Foreign exchange gains / (losses) arising on translation of foreign currency monetary loans are presented in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss on net basis. However, foreign exchange differences arising from foreign currency monetary loans to the extent regarded as an adjustment to borrowing costs are presented in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss, within finance costs.
(ii) Fair value measurement
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
• In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
• In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible to / by the Company.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the standalone financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
• Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
• Level 2 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable
• Level 3 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable
For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the standalone financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by reassessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Company has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.
The Company measures financial instruments, such as, investments (other than investment in subsidiaries), at fair value at each reporting date. Also, fair value of financial instruments measured at amortised cost is disclosed in Note 30.
(iii) Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
Financial assets
Recognition and initial measurement
All financial assets are initially recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. All financial assets, except trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component, are initially measured at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component are measured at transaction price.
Classification and subsequent measurement Classification
For the purpose of subsequent measurement, the Company classifies financial assets in following categories:
• Financial assets at amortised cost
• Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
• Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
A financial asset being 'debt instrument' is measured at amortised cost if both of the following conditions are met:
• The financial asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows, and
• The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are Solely Payments of Principal and Interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
A financial asset being 'debt instrument' is measured at FVTOCI if both of the following criteria are met:
• The asset is held within the business model, whose objective is achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling the financial assets, and
• The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are SPPI on the principal amount outstanding.
A financial asset being equity instrument is measured at FVTPL.
All financial assets, not classified as measured at amortised cost or FVTOCI as described above, are measured at FVTPL.
Subsequent measurement Financial assets at amortised cost
These assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The amortised cost is reduced by impairment losses, if any. Interest income and impairment are recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.
Financial assets at FVTPL
These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Net gains and losses, including any interest income, are recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.
Financial assets at FVTOCI
These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Net gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income. Derecognition
The Company derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction in which substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred or in which the Company neither transfers nor retains substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership and it does not retain control of the financial asset. Any gain or loss on derecognition is recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.
Impairment of financial assets (other than at fair value)
The Company recognises loss allowances using the €xpected Credit Loss (€CL) model for the financial assets which are not fair valued through profit or loss. Loss allowance for trade receivables with no significant financing component is measured at an amount equal to lifetime €CL. For all other financial assets, expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to the 12-month €CL, unless there has been a significant increase in credit risk from initial recognition, in which case those financial assets are measured at lifetime €CL. The changes (incremental or reversal) in loss allowance computed using €CL model, are recognised as an impairment gain or loss in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.
UJrite-off
The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is written off (either partially or in full) to the extent that there is no realistic prospect of recovery. This is generally the case when the Company determines that the counterparty does not have assets or sources of income that could generate sufficient cash flows to repay the amounts subject to write-off. However, financial assets that are written off could still be subject to enforcement activities in order to comply with the Company's procedures for recovery of amounts due.
Financial liabilities
Recognition and initial measurement
All financial liabilities are initially recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. All financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value minus, in the case of financial liabilities not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the liability.
Classification and subsequent measurement
Financial liabilities are classified as measured at amortised cost or FVTPL.
A financial liability is classified as FVTPL if it is classified as held-for-trading, or it is a derivative or it is designated as such on initial recognition. Financial liabilities at FVTPL are measured at fair value and net gains and losses, including any interest expense, are recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.
Financial liabilities other than classified as FVTPL, are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Interest expense are recognised in Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is also recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.
Derecognition
The Company derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled, or expired.
The Company also derecognises a financial liability when its terms are modified and the cash flows under the modified terms are substantially different. In this case, a new financial liability based on modified terms is recognised at fair value. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability extinguished and the new financial liability with modified terms is recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the Standalone Balance Sheet when, and only when, the Company currently has a legally enforceable right to set off the amounts and it intends either to settle them on a net basis or to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
The Company enters into derivative financial instruments (forward contracts) to manage its exposure to foreign exchange rate risks. Derivatives are only used for economic hedging purposes and not as a speculative investment. The foreign exchange forward contracts are entered into for periods consistent with foreign currency exposure of the underlying transactions, generally from one to 12 months. Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date the derivative contracts are entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognized in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.
(iv) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprises of cash at banks and on hand, cheques on hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less, which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
(v) Property, plant and equipment Recognition and measurement
Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any.
The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment comprises: (a) its purchase price, including import duties and nonrefundable purchase taxes, after deducting trade discounts and rebates; (b) any costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
If significant parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, then they are accounted for as separate component of property, plant and equipment. The Company has recognised major inspection costs relating to engine and airframe overhauls and other heavy maintenance as separate components for owned aircraft and owned engines.
The cost of improvements to aircraft taken on lease, if recognition criteria are met, have been capitalised and disclosed separately as leasehold improvement - aircraft.
An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of property, plant and equipment (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment) is included in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss when property, plant and equipment is derecognised. The carrying amount of any component accounted as a separate component is derecognised, when replaced or when the property, plant and equipment to which the component relates gets derecognised.
Subsequent costs
Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as separate assets, as appropriate, only when it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with expenditure will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss at the time of incurrence.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated on cost of items of property, plant and equipment less their estimated residual values and is charged to Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss. Depreciation on property, plant and equipment, except owned aircraft
and spare engines, rotables and non-aircraft equipment, leasehold improvements and leasehold improvements - aircraft, is provided on written down value method at the rates and in the manner provided in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013. Depreciation on owned aircraft and spare engines, rotables and non-aircraft equipment is provided on the straight line method at the rates and in the manner prescribed in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.
Major inspection costs relating to engine and airframe overhauls and other heavy maintenance are identified as separate components for owned aircraft and owned engines and are depreciated over the expected lives between major overhauls and remaining useful life of the aircraft/engines, whichever is lower.
Depreciation on property, plant and equipment has been charged based on the following useful lives:
Asset Head
|
Useful life in years
|
Owned Aircraft and spare engines
|
- Aircraft and engine components including spare engines
|
20
|
- Major inspection and overhaul costs
|
2-13
|
Rotables and non-aircraft equipment*
|
3-20
|
Furniture and fixtures
|
10
|
Computer
|
- End user devices
|
3
|
- Server and networks
|
6
|
Office equipment
|
- Office equipment
|
5
|
- Electrical equipment
|
10
|
Ground support equipment
|
15
|
Motor vehicles (including ground support vehicles)
|
8
|
*The life of the rotables is reassessed, the moment these are installed to the aircraft and are expected to be redelivered along with the aircraft. Accordingly, the net carrying value of rotables are depreciated in the same period in which such aircraft is redelivered.
Leasehold improvements are depreciated on a straight line basis over the period of the initial lease term or their estimated useful life, whichever is lower.
Buildings are depreciated on a straight line basis over the remaining period of the lease of land on which building is constructed or 60 years, whichever is lower.
The useful lives have been determined based on internal evaluation done by management and are in line with the estimated useful lives, to the extent prescribed by the Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013, in order to reflect the technological obsolescence and actual usage of the asset. The residual values are not more than 5% of the original cost of the asset.
Depreciation is calculated on a pro-rata basis for assets purchased/sold during the period.
The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed by management at each reporting date and adjusted prospectively, as appropriate.
Capital work-in-progress
Property, plant and equipment not ready for use as at the reporting date are disclosed as capital work-in-progress. It is stated at cost, net of accumulated impairment loss, if any.
(vi) Intangible assets
Recognition and measurement
Intangible assets that are acquired are recognised only if it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the Company and the cost of assets can be measured reliably. Intangible assets are recorded at cost of acquisition including incidental costs related to acquisition and installation and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses, if any.
Gain or loss arising from derecognition of an intangible asset is measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the intangible asset and is recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss when the asset is derecognised.
Subsequent costs
Subsequent costs are capitalised only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates. fill other expenditure on intangible assets is recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss, as incurred.
Amortisation
The cost of intangible assets is amortised over their estimated useful lives of 3 years using the straight-line method. Amortisation is calculated on a pro-rata basis for assets purchased/ disposed during the period.
Amortisation method and useful life are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.
Intangible assets under development
Cost of intangible assets under development as at the reporting date are disclosed as intangible assets under development. It is stated at cost, net of accumulated impairment loss, if any.
(vii) Leases
The Company's lease asset classes primarily consist of leases for aircraft and engines, equipment, leasehold land and buildings. The Company assesses at the inception date whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.
i) Lease liabilities
At the commencement date, the Company measures the lease liabilities at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at that date. The lease liabilities include lease payments, payment of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the Company exercising the option to terminate, exercise price of a purchase option, if the company is reasonably certain to exercise that option, less any incentives receivable.
The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease, if that rate can be readily determined. If that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company uses incremental borrowing rate (IBR). The IBR is the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow over a similar term, and with a similar security, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of a similar value to the right of use assets in a similar economic environment.
After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced by the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is re-measured if there is a lease modification, including modification in the lease term, lease payments or assessment of an option to purchase the underlying asset. The lease liabilities are re-measured by discounting the revised lease payments using a revised discount rate at the effective date of the modification.
ii) Right of use assets
At the commencement date, the right of use assets are measured at cost. The cost includes an amount equal to the lease liabilities plus any lease payments made before the commencement date and any initial direct costs, less any incentives received from equipment manufacturer in terms of the same lease. An estimate of costs to be incurred in respect of redelivery obligation, in accordance with the terms of the lease, is also included in the right of use assets at commencement date.
After the commencement date, the right of use assets are measured in accordance with the accounting policy for property, plant and equipment i.e. right of use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Right of use assets are also correspondingly adjusted to reflect any re-measurement impact in the lease liabilities on account of lease modification. The right of use assets are also subject to impairment.
Major inspection costs relating to engine and airframe overhauls and other heavy maintenance are identified as separate components for leased aircraft (where the Company has a right to purchase the aircraft at a nominal price
after the end of lease term) and are depreciated over the lower of useful life of the component or remaining useful life of the leased asset.
iii) Lease Term
At the commencement date, the Company determines the lease term which represents non-cancellable period of initial lease for which the asset is expected to be used, together with the periods covered by an option to extend or terminate the lease, if the Company is reasonably certain at the commencement date to exercise the extension or termination option.
iv) Other Leases
Lease payments associated with any other leases which falls outside the purview of Ind AS 116, short term leases and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value are charged to Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss on straight line basis over the lease term or another systematic basis which is more representative of the pattern of use of underlying asset.
v) Sale and leaseback transactions
The right of use arising from leaseback is measured at the proportion of previous carrying amount of the asset that relates to right of use retained by the Company. Where sale proceeds (net of maintenance obligation, if any) received are judged to reflect the asset's fair value, any gain or loss arising on disposal is recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss, to the extent that it relates to the rights that have been transferred. Gains and losses that relate to the rights that have been retained are included in the carrying amount of the right of use assets recognised at commencement of the lease. Where sale proceeds (net of maintenance obligation, if any) received are not at the asset's fair value, any below market terms are recognised as a prepayment of lease payments, and above market terms are recognised as additional financing provided by the lessor.
vi) Depreciation
Depreciation on assets held as right of use assets is charged to Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight line basis from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right of use assets or the end of the lease term, except for leased aircraft (where the Company has a right to purchase the aircraft at a nominal price after the end of lease term) where depreciation is charged on useful life of right of use assets.
Depreciation on right of use assets has been charged based on the following period:
Asset Head
|
Useful life in years
|
Aircraft and engines
|
- Aircraft and engines components including spare engines
|
1-15
|
- Leased aircraft (where the Company has a right to purchase the aircraft at a nominal price after the end of lease term)
|
13-20
|
- Major inspection and overhaul costs (Refer to Note 2.(b) (xv))
|
2-12
|
Equipment
|
8
|
Leasehold land
|
15-20
|
Buildings
|
1-18
|
(viii) Incentive - non-refundable Cash incentives
The Company receives non-refundable incentives in connection with the acquisition of aircraft and engines. In case of owned aircraft and engines, incentives are recorded as a reduction to the cost of related aircraft and engines. In case of aircraft and engines held under leases, the incentives are recorded as reduction to the carrying amount of right of use assets at the commencement of lease of the respective aircraft and engine.
The Company also receives non-refundable milestone incentives from the engine manufacturer on achievement of certain milestones relating to acquisition and delivery of aircraft. These milestone incentives are recorded as reduction to the carrying value of aircraft and engines in case of owned aircraft and engines. In case of aircraft and engines held under leases, the incentives are recorded as reduction to the carrying amount of right to use assets at the commencement of lease of the respective aircraft and engine.
Where the aircraft is held under finance lease as per erstwhile Ind AS, the milestone incentives are deferred and recognised under the head 'Other operating revenue' in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss, on a straight line basis over the remaining initial lease period of the respective aircraft for which the aircraft is expected to be used. In case of prepayment of finance lease obligations for aircraft taken on finance lease and consequently taking the ownership of the aircraft, before the expiry of the lease term, the unamortised balance of such deferred incentive is recorded as a reduction to the carrying value of the aircraft.
Non-cash incentives
Non-cash incentives are recorded as and when due to the Company by setting up a deferred asset and a corresponding deferred incentive. These incentives are recorded as a reduction to the cost of related aircraft and engines in case of owned aircraft. In case of aircraft and engines held under leases, the incentives are recorded as reduction to the carrying amount of right of use assets at the commencement of lease of the respective aircraft and engine.
The deferred asset explained above is reduced on the basis of utilisation of incentives against liability towards purchase of goods and services.
(ix) Inventories
Inventories primarily includes stores and spares and loose tools (other than those which meet the criteria of property, plant and equipment) and in-flight inventories. Inventories are valued at lower of cost or Net Realisable Value ('NRV'). Cost of inventories comprise all costs of purchase after deducting non refundable rebates and discounts and all other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Cost are assigned to individual items of inventory on the weighted average cost basis. NRV for in-flight inventory is the estimated selling price of goods sold less the estimated cost necessary to make the sale. Where necessary, due allowance is made for all damaged, obsolete and slow moving items. The comparison of cost and net realisable value is made on an item by item basis at each reporting date.
(x) Employee benefits Short-term employee benefits
Employee benefit liabilities such as salaries, wages and bonus, etc. that are expected to be settled wholly within twelve months after the end of the reporting period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in respect of employees' services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at an undiscounted amount expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.
Post-employment benefit plans Defined contribution plans
The Company pays provident fund contributions to the appropriate government authorities. The Company has no further payment obligations once the contributions have been paid. The contributions are accounted for as defined contribution plans and the contributions are recognised as employee benefits expense when an employee renders the related service.
Defined benefit plans
Defined benefit plans of the Company comprises gratuity
The Company has an obligation towards gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan covering eligible employees. The plan provides for a lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death while in employment or on termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee's salary and the tenure of employment. Vesting occurs upon completion of five years of service. The gratuity plan of the Company is unfunded.
The liability recognised in the Standalone Balance Sheet in respect of defined benefit gratuity plan is the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the end of the reporting period. The defined benefit obligation is calculated on the basis of an actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method.
The present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds that have terms approximating to the terms of the related obligation.
The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation. This cost and other costs are included in employee benefits expense in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.
Remeasurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognised immediately in the Standalone Balance Sheet with a corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through OCI in the period in which they occur. Remeasurements are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.
Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation resulting from settlement or curtailments are recognised immediately in Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss as past service cost.
Other long-term employee benefits
i. Compensated absences
The Company's net obligation in respect of compensated absences is the amount of benefit to be settled in future, that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and previous periods. The benefit is discounted to determine its present value. The obligation is measured on the basis of an actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method. Remeasurements are recognised in Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they arise.
ii. Others
The Company's net obligation in respect of long-term employee benefits other than post-employment benefits is the amount of benefit to be settled in future, that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and previous periods. The benefit is discounted to determine its present value. The obligation is measured on the basis of an actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method. Remeasurements are recognised in Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they arise.
Share-based payment arrangements
The grant-date fair value of equity-settled share-based payment arrangements granted to employees under the €mployee Stock Option Scheme ('€SOS') is generally recognised as an employee stock option scheme expense, with a corresponding increase in equity, over the vesting period of the awards. The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of awards for which the related service and non-market performance conditions are expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately recognised is based on the number of awards that meet the related service and non-market performance conditions at the vesting date. The increase in equity recognised in connection with a share based payment transaction is presented in the 'Employee stock option outstanding account", as separate component in equity. At the end of each period, the Company revises its estimates of the number of options that are expected to be vested based on the non-market performance conditions at the vesting date.
The fair value of options granted is estimated using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model.
(xi) Provisions and contingent liabilities and assets Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
The Company has in its fleet aircraft on lease. As contractually agreed under the lease contracts (except for leases where the Company has a right to purchase the aircraft at a nominal price after the end of lease term), the aircraft have to be redelivered to the lessors at the end of the lease term under stipulated contractual return conditions. The redelivery obligations are determined by management based on historical trends and data, and are recorded under 'provision for maintenance, redelivery and overhaul cost' at the present value of expected outflow, where effect of the time value of money is material with the corresponding value capitalised under 'Right of use assets'.
Contingent liabilities and assets
Contingent liabilities are possible obligations that arise from past events and whose existence will only be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company. Where it is not probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required, or the amount cannot be estimated reliably, the obligation is disclosed as a contingent liability, unless the probability of outflow of economic benefits is remote.
Contingent assets are possible assets that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company.
(xii) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to customers. Revenue towards satisfaction of a performance obligation is measured at the transaction price (net of variable consideration such as discounts, incentives, performance bonuses, price concessions, or other similar items, if any, as specified in the contract with the customer). Revenue excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties. Revenue from bundled contracts is recognised separately for each performance obligation based on stand-alone selling price. Revenue is recorded provided the recovery of consideration is probable and determinable.
Passenger services
Passenger revenue is recognised on flown basis i.e. when the service is rendered, net of discounts given to the passengers, amount collected on behalf of third parties, applicable taxes and airport levies such as passenger service fee, user development fee, etc., if any. Fees charged for cancellation of flight tickets are recognised as revenue on rendering of the said service.
The Company considers whether it is a principal or agent in relation to services by considering whether it has a performance obligation to provide services to the customer or whether the obligation is to arrange for services to be provided by a third party, such as another carrier or a third party.
The Company sells certain tickets with connecting flights with one or more segments operated by its other airline partners. For segments operated by its other airline partners, the Company has determined that every partner airline is responsible for their portion of the contract (i.e. transportation of the passenger). The Company recognises revenue for the segment operated by the Company at the selling price of the ticket net of the amount transferrable to the other airline partner. The amount transferrable to the other airline partner for its segment is recognised as a financial liability.
Tickets sold by other airlines where the Company provides the transportation are recognised as passenger revenue at the estimated value to be billed to the other airline when the services are provided as per contract.
The consideration from sale of tickets not yet flown is credited to unearned revenue i.e. 'Forward Sales' disclosed under other current liabilities. The unutilised balance in Forward Sales for more than an year is recognised as revenue based on historical statistics, data and management estimates and considering the Company's cancellation policy.
Cargo services
Cargo revenue is recognised when service is rendered i.e. goods are transported, net of discounts, amount collected on behalf of third parties, airport levies and applicable taxes.
In flight sales
Revenue from sale of merchandise and food and beverages is recognised on transfer of goods to passengers, net of applicable taxes.
Government grants
Grants including subsidies from the government are recognised where there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and the Company will comply with all attached conditions. The grant which is revenue in nature is recognised as other operating income on a systematic basis over the period for which such grant is entitled.
Interest income
Interest income on financial assets (including deposits with banks) is recognised using the effective interest method on a time proportionate basis.
Claims and other credits - non-refundable
Claims relating to reimbursement towards operational expenses such as lease rentals, aircraft repair and maintenance, etc, are adjusted against such expenses over the estimated period for which these reimbursements pertains. When credits are used against purchase of goods and services such as lease rentals, aircraft repair and maintenance, etc, these are adjusted against such expenses on utilization basis. The claims and credits are netted off against related expense arising on the same transaction as it reflects the substance of transaction. Further, any claim or credit not related to reimbursement towards operational expenses or used for purchase of goods and services are recognised as income in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss when a contractual entitlement exists, the amount can be reliably measured and receipt is virtually certain.
Customer Loyalty Programme
The Company operates a rewards programme in partnership with credit card companies and this programme is referred as 'Co-Branded Card'. The Co-Branded Card provides points to its members on spending from the card as per the agreement. Reward points are redeemable by the members in the future periods for travel with the Company. Revenue against the reward points is recognised when redeemed by the members for travel with Company on flown basis. Reward points which remain unredeemed at the time of expiry of such points is recognised in Other Income. Consideration value received from Co- Branded card companies is recognised as other current liabilities till its redemption / expiry.
The Company recognises fees and other incidental charges collected under such programme under the head "Other Income" by allocating them to the separately identifiable performance obligations.
(xiii) Commission
The incentives / commission attributable to sales / services made through agents/ customers is recognised on rendering of services to customers which is in accordance with the terms of contracts.
(xiv) Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs consist of interest and other ancillary costs that the Company incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of a qualifying asset are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. Other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred. Borrowing cost includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an adjustment to the borrowing costs.
(xv) Supplementary rentals and aircraft repair and maintenance
Under certain lease arrangements of aircraft and engines, the Company accrues monthly expenses in the form of supplementary rentals which are based on aircraft and engine utilisation that is calculated with reference to the number of hours or cycles operated during each month. Accrual of Supplementary rentals are made for heavy maintenance visits, engine overhaul and landing gear overhaul for aircraft and engines taken on lease, except for leased aircraft where the Company has a right to purchase the aircraft at a nominal price after the end of lease term.
Aircraft repairs and maintenance includes additional accrual, beyond supplementary rentals, for the estimated future costs of engine maintenance checks. These accruals are based on past trends for costs incurred on such events, future expected utilization of engine, condition of the engine and expected maintenance interval and are recorded over the period of the next expected maintenance visit.
Aircraft maintenance covered by third party maintenance agreements, wherein the cost is charged to the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss at a contractual rate per hour in accordance with the terms of the agreements. The Company recognises aircraft repair and maintenance cost (other than major inspection costs) in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss on incurred basis.
Aircraft fuel expenses are recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss as uplifted and consumed, net of any discounts.
(xvii) Tax expense
Tax expense comprises of current tax and deferred tax. It is recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
Current tax
Current tax comprises the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year and any adjustment to the tax payable or receivable in respect of previous years. The amount of current tax reflects the best estimate of the tax amount expected to be paid or received after considering the uncertainty, if any relating to income taxes. It is measured using tax rates enacted for the relevant reporting period.
Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset only if there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts, and it is intended to realise the asset and settle the liability on a net basis.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the corresponding amounts used for taxation purposes.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognised for unused tax losses, unused tax credits and deductible temporary differences to the extent it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be used. Where the Company has a history of recent losses, deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that the Company has sufficient taxable temporary differences or there is convincing evidence that sufficient taxable profit will be available against which the unused tax losses or unused tax credits can be utilised. Deferred tax assets unrecognised or recognised, are reviewed at each reporting date and are recognised / reduced to the extent that it is probable / no longer probable respectively that the related tax benefit will be realised. Significant management judgement is required to determine the probability of deferred tax asset.
Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or liability is settled, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
The measurement of deferred tax reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the reporting date, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets levied by the same tax authorities.
(xviii) Earnings per share
The Company presents basic and diluted earnings per share (€PS) data for its equity shares.
Basic €PS is calculated by dividing the profit/(loss) attributable to equity shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted €PS is determined by adjusting profit/(loss) attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding, for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares, which comprise share options granted to employees.
(xix) Segment reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker is considered to be the Board of Directors who makes strategic decisions and is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments.
(xx) Investment in subsidiaries
Investment in subsidiaries is carried at cost, less any impairment in the value of investment, in these separate standalone financial statements.
(xxi) Share capital Cquity share capital
Issuance of ordinary shares are recognised as equity share capital in equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of new equity shares are recognised as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.
(xxii) Current - non-current classification
All assets and liabilities are classified into current and non-current.
Assets
An asset is classified as current when it satisfies any of the following criteria:
• it is expected to be realised in, or is intended for sale or consumption in, the Company's normal operating cycle;
• it is held primarily for the purpose of being traded;
• it is expected to be realised within 12 months after the reporting period; or
• it is cash or cash equivalent unless it is restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period.
Current assets include the current portion of non-current assets. All other assets are classified as non-current.
Liabilities
A liability is classified as current when it satisfies any of the following criteria:
• it is expected to be settled in the Company's normal operating cycle;
• it is held primarily for the purpose of being traded;
• it is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period; or
• the Company does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. Terms of a liability that could, at the option of the counterparty, result in its settlement by the issue of equity instruments do not affect its classification.
Current liabilities include the current portion of non-current liabilities. All other liabilities are classified as non-current. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities.
Operating cycle
The operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash or cash equivalents. Based on the nature of operations and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle being a period of 12 months for the purpose of classification of assets and liabilities as current and non-current.
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