1. Corporate information
L&T Technology Services Limited ("the Company") is a leading global pure-play engineering research and development (ER&D) services company. ER&D services are a set of services provided to Manufacturing, Industrial products, Medical Devices Technology, Telecom and Hitech, Process Engineering companies to help them develop and build products, processes and infrastructure required to deliver products and services to their end customers.
The Company is a listed public company incorporated and domiciled in India and has its registered office at L&T House, N.M. Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400 001. As at March 31, 2024, Larsen & Toubro Limited, the holding company owns 73.74% (Previous Year 73.85%) of the Company's equity share capital.
2. Material accounting policiesa) Basis of accounting
These standalone financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair values or at amortised cost at the end of each reporting period, as explained in the accounting policies below.
Fair value is the price that would be received on sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements are categorised as below, based on the degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety:
(i) Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company can access at measurement date;
(ii) Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included in level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and
(iii) Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the valuation of assets or liabilities.
Above levels of fair value hierarchy are applied consistently and generally, there are no transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy unless the circumstances change warranting such transfer.
Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a new accounting standard is/ initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.
The Company classifies an asset as current asset when:
- it expects to realise the asset, or intends to sell or consume it, in its normal operating cycle;
- it is held primarily for trading;
- it expects to realise the asset within twelve months after the reporting period; or
- the asset is cash or a cash equivalent unless the asset is restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
All other assets are classified as non-current.
A liability is classified as current when -
- it expects to realise the asset, or intends to sell or consume it, in its normal operating cycle;
- it is held primarily for the purpose of trading;
- the liability is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or
- it does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve 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.
All other liabilities are classified as non-current.
The operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash or cash equivalents. The Company's normal operating cycle is twelve month for Time & Material Project and Contract life for a Fixed Price Project.
Statement of compliance and basis of preparation
These standalone financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") and the Indian Accounting Standards ("Ind AS") notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and amendments thereof issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013. In addition, the guidance notes/ announcements issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) are also applied except where compliance with other statutory promulgations require a different treatment. These financials statements have been approved for issue by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on April 25, 2024.
b) Presentation of standalone financial statements
The balance sheet and the statement of profit and loss are prepared in the format prescribed in schedule III to the Act. The statement of cash flows has been prepared under indirect method and presented as per the requirements of Ind AS 7 "Statement of cash flows". The disclosure requirements with respect to items in balance sheet and statement of profit and loss, as prescribed in schedule III to the Act, are presented by way of notes forming part of accounts along with the other notes required to be disclosed under the notified Ind AS and the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended.
Amounts in the standalone financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees in million [1 million = 10 lakhs] as permitted by schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Per share data are presented in Indian Rupees to two decimals places.
c) Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of these standalone financial statements in conformity with the recognition and measurement principles of Ind AS requires the management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities, disclosures relating to contingent liabilities as at the date of the standalone financial statements Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future years. The Company based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the financial statements were prepared.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates include useful lives of property, plant and equipment & intangible assets, allowance for doubtful debts/advances, future obligations in respect of retirement benefit plans, expected cost of completion of contracts, provision for rectification costs, future cash inflows (net) for hedging purpose, share based payment fair value measurement etc. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and future periods are affected. In particular, information about material areas of estimation, uncertainty and critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the material effect on the amounts recognised in the standalone financial statements are included in the following notes:
i) Revenue recognition: The Company applies judgement to determine whether each service promised to a customer is capable of being distinct, and is distinct in the context of the contract, if not,
the promised service is combined and accounted as a single performance obligation. The Company uses the percentage of completion method using the input (cost expended) method to measure progress towards completion in respect of fixed-price contracts. Percentage of completion method accounting relies on estimates of total expected contract revenue and costs. This method is followed when reasonably dependable estimates of the revenues and costs applicable to various elements of the contract can be made. Key factors that are reviewed in estimating the future costs to complete include estimates of future labor costs and productivity efficiencies. Because the financial reporting of these contracts depends on estimates that are assessed continually during the term of these contracts, revenue recognised, profit and timing of revenue for remaining performance obligations are subject to revisions as the contract progresses to completion. When estimates indicate that a loss will be incurred, the loss is provided for in the period in which the loss becomes probable. Volume discounts are recorded as a reduction of revenue. When the amount of discount varies with the levels of revenue, volume discount is recorded based on estimate of future revenue from the customer.
ii) Income taxes: The major tax jurisdictions for the Company are India and the United States of America. Significant judgments are involved in determining the provision for income taxes including judgment on whether tax positions are probable of being sustained in tax assessments. A tax assessment can involve complex issues, which can only be resolved over extended time periods.
iii) Defined benefit plans and compensated absences: The cost of the defined benefit plans, compensated absences and the present value of the defined benefit obligations are based on actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases and mortality rates. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.
iv) Expected credit losses on financial assets: The impairment provisions of financial assets are based on assumptions about risk of default and expected timing of collection. The Company uses judgment in making these assumptions and selecting the inputs to the expected credit loss
calculation based on the Company's history of collections, customer's creditworthiness, existing market conditions as well as forward looking estimates at the end of each reporting period.
d) Functional and presentation currency
These standalone financial statements are presented in Indian rupees, which is the functional currency of the Company.
e) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised upon transfer of control of promised services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which the company expects to receive in exchange for those services. Revenues from customer contracts are considered for recognition and measurement when the contract has been approved by the parties to the contract, the parties to the contract are committed to perform their respective obligations, each party's rights and obligations and the payment terms can be identified, the contract has commercial substance and it is probable that the entity will collect the consideration to which it is entitled to in exchange for the services that will be transferred to the customer.
The company assesses the services promised in a contract and identifies distinct performance obligations in the contract.
Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer and excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The company's contracts may include variable consideration including rebates, volume discounts and penalties. The Company includes variable consideration as part of transaction price when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the amount of the variable consideration and when it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved.
The Company allocates the transaction price to each distinct performance obligation based on the relative standalone selling price.
Revenue from contracts which are on time and material basis are recognized when services are rendered, and related costs are incurred.
Revenue from fixed-price contracts where the performance obligations are satisfied over time and where there is no uncertainty as to measurement or collectability of consideration, is recognized as per the percentage-of-completion method. Use of
the percentage of completion method requires the Company to estimate the efforts or cost expended to date (input method) as a proportion of the total efforts or costs to be expended. The cost & efforts expended (or input) method has been used to measure progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. Estimates of total costs or efforts are continuously monitored over the term of the contracts and are recognized in the net profit prospectively in the period when these estimates change or when the estimates are revised. Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on incomplete contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become probable based on the estimated efforts or costs to complete the contract.
The company presents revenue net of discounts, indirect taxes and value-added taxes in its statement of profit and loss
Contracts assets are recognised when there is excess of revenue earned over billings on contracts. Contract assets are classified as unbilled revenue when there is unconditional right to receive cash, and only passage of time is required, as per contractual terms. Contract liability ("Unearned revenue") arises when there are billing in excess of revenue
f) Other income
i. Interest income is accrued on a time basis by reference to the principal outstanding and the effective interest rate.
ii. Dividend income is accounted for in the period in which the right to receive the same is established.
iii. Exchange gain/loss consists of mark to market gain/loss on ineffective hedges, realized gain/loss and revaluation gain/loss on translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities.
iv. Other items of income are accounted as and when the right to receive arises and it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably.
g) Employee benefits
(i) Short term employee benefits
All employee benefits falling due wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short-term employee benefits. The benefits like salaries, wages, and short term compensated absences and performance incentives are recognized in the period in which the employee renders the related service.
(ii) Post-employment benefits
a. Defined contribution plan
The Company's contribution to state governed provident fund scheme, employee state insurance scheme and employee pension scheme are classified as defined contribution plans. The contribution paid / payable under the schemes is recognised in the statement of profit and loss in the period in which the employee renders the related service.
b. Defined benefit plans
The employee provident fund schemes are managed by board of trustees established by the Larsen & Toubro Limited, employees' gratuity fund schemes managed by LIC and post-retirement medical benefit scheme are the Company's defined benefit plans. The present value of the obligation under such defined benefit plans is determined based on actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation, for eligible employees.
The obligation is measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows. The discount rates used for determining the present value of the obligation under defined benefit plans, is based on the market yields on government bonds, having maturity periods approximating to the terms of related obligations. In case of funded plans, the fair value of the plan assets is reduced from the gross obligation under the defined benefit plans to recognize the obligation on net basis.
Remeasurements, comprising of actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling, excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability and the return on plan assets are recognised immediately in the 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. Other changes in net defined benefit obligation like current service cost, past service cost, gains and losses on curtailment and net interest expense or income are recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
With respect to defined benefit plan for overseas employees, the Company provides for post-employment benefits payable as per the laws applicable in respective countries and the requirements of the standard, as explained above.
(iii) Compensated absences
The Company treats accumulated leave expected to be carried forward beyond twelve months, as short-term employee benefit for measurement purposes. Such long-term compensated absences are provided based on the actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method at the reporting date. Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to the statement of profit and loss and are not deferred. The obligations are presented as current liabilities in the balance sheet if the entity does not have an unconditional right to defer the settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
h) Property, plant and equipment
a) Recognition & Measurement:
Property, plant and equipment is recognised when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost net of tax/duty credits availed, if any, less accumulated depreciation and cumulative impairment loss, if any.
Property, plant and equipment not ready for intended use on the date of balance sheet are disclosed as "capital work-in-progress".
b) Depreciation:
Depreciation is provided for property, plant and equipment so as to expense the cost over their estimated useful lives, based on evaluation, using straight-line method. The estimated useful lives and residual value are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis.
Project specific assets are amortised over their estimated useful life on a straight-line basis or over the period of the license/project period, whichever is shorter.
(i) Estimated useful life of following assets is different than useful life as prescribed under part C of schedule II of the Act.
With respect to non-removable leasehold improvements, if the lease term of the related lease is shorter than the useful life of those leasehold improvements, the Group considers whether it expects to use the leasehold improvements beyond that lease term. If the Group does not expect to use the leasehold improvements beyond the lease term of the related lease, then the useful life of the non-removable leasehold improvements is the same as the lease term. If the Group expects to use the non-removable leasehold improvement beyond the lease term, the group generally depreciates such leasehold improvements over its expected useful life.
If the useful life of the leasehold improvements is shorter than the lease term, the group generally depreciates such leasehold improvements over its expected useful life.
Depreciation is not recorded on capital work-in-progress until construction and installation are complete and the asset is ready for its intended use.
* The useful lives for these assets are different from the useful lives as prescribed under part C of schedule II of the Act. Based on technical evaluation, the management believes that the useful lives as given above best represents the period over which the management expects to use these assets.
PPE is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the same period.
i) Intangible assets and amortisation
Intangible assets are recognised when it is probable that the future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the Company and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably.
Intangible assets purchased are measured at cost (net of tax/duty credits availed, if any) or fair value as of the date of acquisition, as applicable, less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment, if any.
The estimated useful life of intangible assets (software) is are amortised on a straight line basis as per the terms of software license . Project specific intangible assets are amortised over their estimated useful life on a straight-line basis or over the period of the license/project period as given below:
Asset class
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Useful life (years)
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Specialised software
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3 - 6
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Technical knowhow
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4
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Customer contracts
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4
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and relationships
|
|
Tradename
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1
|
j) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of consideration paid over the net value of assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortised; however, it is tested for impairment on an annual basis. Refer note k (ii) for accounting policy on impairment of assets.
k) Impairment of assets i) Trade receivables
The Company uses an expected credit loss Model (ECL) to determine impairment loss on portfolio of its trade receivable. The ECL Model is based on its historically observed default rates over the expected life of the trade receivable and is adjusted for forward-looking estimates.
Sr.
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Category of asset class*
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Useful life as per schedule II
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Useful life adopted
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No.
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(in years)
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(in years)
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1
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Plant and equipment
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15
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12
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2
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Air-condition
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15
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12
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3
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Canteen equipments
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15
|
8
|
4
|
Laboratory equipments
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10
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6
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5
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Computers
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3 - 6
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3 - 5
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6
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Office equipments
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5
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>1 - 4
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7
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Vehicles
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8
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7
|
8
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Furniture and Fixtures
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10
|
10
|
9
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Electrical Installations
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10
|
10
|
ii) Non-financial assets
Tangible and intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (other than goodwill) are evaluated for recoverability whenever there is any indication that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or CGU) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
Impairment is determined for goodwill by assessing the recoverable amount of each CGU (or group of CGUs) to which the goodwill relates. When the recoverable amount of the CGU is less than it's carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognised. Impairment losses relating to goodwill cannot be reversed in future periods.
l) Leases
Ind AS 116 "Leases" sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors.
The Company recognises right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term at the lease commencement date. The cost of the right-of-use asset measured at inception comprises of the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received, plus any initial direct costs incurred.
The right-of-use assets is subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any and adjusted for any remeasurement of the lease liability. The right-of-use assets is depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date over the lease term life of right-of-use asset.
At the commencement date of the lease, the Company recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments (including in substance fixed payments) less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Company and payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the Company exercising the option to terminate. Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognised as expenses (unless they are incurred
to produce inventories) in the period in which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs. In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date because the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the lease payments (e.g., changes to future payments resulting from a change in an index or rate used to determine such lease payments) or a change in the assessment of an option to purchase the underlying asset
The company has elected not to recognize assets and liabilities for (a) short- term leases (for a period of twelve months or less) and (b) leases of low value assets. For these short-term and low value leases, the Company recognizes the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
The Company recognises the amount of the remeasurement of lease liability as an adjustment to the right-of-use asset. Where the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset is reduced to zero and there is a further reduction in the measurement of the lease liability, the Company recognises any remaining amount of the re-measurement in statement of profit and loss.
Certain lease arrangements include the options to extend or terminate the lease before the end of the lease term. ROU assets and lease liabilities includes these options when it is reasonably certain that they will be exercised.
Ind AS 116 requires lessees to determine the lease term as the non-cancellable period of a lease adjusted with any option to extend or terminate the lease, if the use of such option is reasonably certain. The Company makes an assessment on the expected lease term on a lease-by-lease basis and thereby assesses whether it is reasonably certain that any options to extend or terminate the contract will be exercised. The lease term in future periods is reassessed to ensure that the lease term reflects the current economic circumstances.
m) Financial instruments
Financial assets and/or financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes party to a contract embodying the related financial instruments. All financial assets, financial liabilities and financial guarantee contracts are initially measured at transaction price and where such price is different from
fair value, at fair value. However, for trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component are initially measured at transaction price. Transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from, as the case may be, the fair value of such financial assets or liabilities on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognised in profit or loss."
(i) Non-derivative financial assets
a. Financial assets at amortised cost
Financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost if these financial assets are held within a business model whose objective is to hold these assets in order to collect 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 on the principal amount outstanding. Financial assets at amortised cost are represented by trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, employee and other advances and other eligible current and non-current financial assets.
b. Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Financial assets are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if these financial assets are held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows that give rise on specified dates to solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
c. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets are measured at fair value through profit or loss unless it is measured at amortised cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income on initial recognition. The transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are immediately recognised in profit or loss.
(ii) Non-derivative financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are initially recognised at fair value, and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. For trade and other payables maturing within 1 year
from balance sheet date, the carrying amount approximate fair value due to short maturity of these instruments.
(iii) Derivative financial instrument Cash flow hedge
The Company designates foreign exchange forward & options contracts as hedge instruments in respect of foreign exchange risks. These hedges are accounted for as cash flow hedges.
The Company uses hedging instruments that are governed by the policies of the Company which are approved by the Board of Directors, which provide written principles on the use of such financial derivatives consistent with the risk management strategy of the Company.
The hedge instruments are designated and documented as hedges at the inception of the contract.
The effectiveness of hedge instruments to reduce the risk associated with the exposure being hedged is assessed and measured at inception and on an ongoing basis. The ineffective portion of designated hedges are recognised immediately in the statement of profit and loss.
The effective portion of change in the fair value of the designated hedging instrument is recognised in the other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading cash flow hedge reserve.
Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. Any gain or loss recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity till that time it remains and is recognised in statement of profit and loss when the forecasted transaction ultimately affects the profit or loss. When a forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss accumulated in equity is transferred to the statement of profit and loss.
(iv) De-recognition
The Company derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or it transfers the financial asset and the transfer qualifies for derecognition under Ind AS 109 "Financial Instruments". A financial liability (or a part of a financial liability) is derecognized from the Company's balance sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires.
n) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, balance with banks, deposits held at call with financial institutions and other deposits with original maturity of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
o) Employee stock option scheme
In respect of stock options granted pursuant to the Company's stock options scheme, the excess of fair value of the option over the exercise price is treated as discount and accounted as employee compensation cost over the vesting period. The amount recognised as expense each year is arrived at based on the number of grants expected to vest. If a grant lapses after the vesting period, the cumulative discount recognised as expense in respect of such grant is transferred to general reserve.
p) Foreign currencies
Income and expenses in foreign currencies are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the balance sheet date and exchange gains and losses arising on settlement and restatement are recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in foreign currencies are not retranslated.
q) Income-tax
Income tax expense comprises current tax expense and the net change in the deferred tax asset or liability during the year. Current and deferred taxes are recognized in statement of profit and loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.
Current income taxes
The current income tax expense includes income taxes payable by the Company and its branches in India and overseas. The current tax payable by the Company in India is Indian income tax payable for their worldwide income after taking credit for tax relief available for export operations in Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
Current income tax payable by overseas branches of the Company is computed in accordance with the tax laws applicable in the jurisdiction in which the respective branch operates. The taxes paid are
generally available for set off against the Indian income tax liability of the Company's worldwide income.
Advance taxes and provisions for current income taxes are presented in the balance sheet after off-setting advance tax paid and income tax provision arising in the same tax jurisdiction and where the relevant tax paying units intends to settle the asset and liability on a net basis.
Deferred income taxes
Deferred income tax is recognized using the balance sheet approach. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for deductible and taxable temporary differences arising between the tax base of assets and liabilities and their carrying amount, except when the deferred income tax arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss at the time of the transaction.
Deferred income tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilized.
The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilized.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be received or settled.
For operations carried out in SEZs, deferred tax assets or liabilities, if any, have been established for the tax consequences of those temporary differences between the carrying values of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases that reverse after the tax holiday ends.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the Company has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and where it intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Deferred tax assets include Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) paid in accordance with the tax laws in India, which is likely to give future economic benefits in the form of availability of set off against future income tax liability. Accordingly, MAT is recognized as deferred tax asset in the balance sheet when the asset can be measured reliably and it is probable that the future
economic benefit associated with the asset will be realized.
The Company recognizes interest levied related to income tax assessments in interest expenses.
r) Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets
Provisions are recognized for liabilities that can be measured only by using a substantial degree of estimation, if
i) The Company has a present obligation as a result of a past event;
ii) A probable outflow of resources is expected to settle the obligation; and
iii) The amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated
Contingent liability is disclosed in the case of
i) A present obligation arising from a past event when it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; or
ii) A possible obligation unless the probability of outflow of resources is remote
Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed.
Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date.
s) Statement of cash flows
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit for the period is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and item of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The Company segregate the cash flows in operating, investing and financing activities.
t) Investment in subsidiaries
Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost as per Ind AS 27 - Separate Financial Statements.
u) Earnings per equity share
Basic earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company by the weighted average numbers of the equity shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for events such as bonus issue, bonus element in a rights issue, share split, and reverse share split (consolidation of shares) that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders of the Company and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
Diluted earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per equity share and the weighted average number of equity shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. The dilutive potential equity shares are adjusted for the proceeds receivable had the equity shares been actually issued at fair value (i.e. the average market value of the outstanding equity shares). Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the beginning of the period, unless issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independently for each period presented.
v) Common Control Business combination
Business combinations involving entities that are controlled by the company or ultimately controlled by the same party or parties both before and after the business combination, and where control is not transitory, are accounted for using the pooling of interests method as follows:
• The assets and liabilities of the transferred division/Company are reflected at their carrying amounts immediately prior to the transfer
• No adjustments are made to reflect fair values, or recognise any new assets or liabilities. Adjustments are only made to harmonise accounting policies
• The financial information of the transferred division/Company in respect of prior periods is restated as if the business combination had occurred from the beginning of the preceding period in the financial statements, irrespective of the actual date of the combination, however, where the business combination had occurred after that date, the prior period information is restated only from that date.
The difference, if any, between consideration paid in the form of issue of share capital or cash or other assets and the amount of share capital (if any) of the transferor shall be transferred to capital reserve and should be presented separately from other capital reserves. Share capital issued will be recorded at nominal value.
w) Accounting and reporting information for operating segments
Ind AS 108 establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments and related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. The Company's operations predominantly relate to providing end-to-end business solutions to enable clients to enhance business performance. The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on an analysis of various performance indicators by business segments. Accordingly, information has been presented along business segments. The accounting principles used in the preparation of the financial statements are consistently applied to record revenue and expenditure in individual segments and are as set out in the accounting policies.
Revenue and identifiable operating expenses in relation to segments are categorized based on items that are individually identifiable to that segment. Revenue for 'all other segments' represents revenue generated by the Company. Allocated expenses of segments include expenses incurred for rendering services (offsite and onsite) Certain expenses such as depreciation, which form a significant component of total expenses, are not specifically allocable to specific segments as the underlying assets are used
interchangeably. The management believes that it is not practical to provide segment disclosures relating to those costs and expenses, and accordingly these expenses are separately disclosed as "unallocated" and adjusted against the total income of the Company.
Assets and liabilities used in the Company's business are not identified to any of the reportable segments, as these are used interchangeably between segments, and it is not practicable to provide segment disclosures relating to total assets and liabilities.
x) All amounts included in the standalone financial statements are reported in millions of Indian rupees (H in millions) except share and per share data, unless otherwise stated. Due to rounding off, the numbers presented throughout the document may not add up precisely to the totals and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures. Previous year figures have been regrouped/ rearranged, wherever necessary.
3. Recent accounting pronouncements
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") notifies new standards or amendments to the existing standards under Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules as issued from time to time. For the year ended March 31, 2024, MCA has not notified any new standards or amendments to the existing standards applicable to the Company.
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