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GUJARAT ALKALIES & CHEMICALS LTD.

20 December 2024 | 12:00

Industry >> Chemicals - Inorganic - Caustic Soda/Soda Ash

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ISIN No INE186A01019 BSE Code / NSE Code 530001 / GUJALKALI Book Value (Rs.) 827.31 Face Value 10.00
Bookclosure 26/09/2024 52Week High 900 EPS 0.00 P/E 0.00
Market Cap. 5462.61 Cr. 52Week Low 645 P/BV / Div Yield (%) 0.90 / 1.86 Market Lot 1.00
Security Type Other

NOTES TO ACCOUNTS

You can view the entire text of Notes to accounts of the company for the latest year
Year End :2024-03 

2.11. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) 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.

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. When a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows (when the effect of the time value of money is material. If the time value of money is material, Provisions are discounted using pre-tax discount rate and when discounting is used, increase in the provision with the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost in the statement of Profit and Loss account. A contingent liability is (a) a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the entity or (b) a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognised because (i) it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation or (ii) the amount of the obligation can not be measured with sufficient reliability.

Contingent liabilities are disclosed in the Financial Statements by way of notes to accounts, unless possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefit is remote.

A contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from the past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non- occurrence of one or more of uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the entity.

Contingent assets are disclosed in the Financial

Statements by way of notes to accounts when an inflow of economic benefits is probable.

2.12. Financial Instruments

The Company determines the classification of its financial assets and liabilities at initial recognition. The classification depends on the Company’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows.

Initial Recognitionand Measurement:

The Company recognizes financial assets and financial liabilities when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. All financial assets and liabilities are recognized at fair value on initial recognition, except for trade receivables which are initially measured at transaction price. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities that are not at fair value through profit or loss, are added to or deducted from the fair value on initial recognition. Regular way purchase and sale of financial assets are accounted for at trade date.

Effective interest method

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial instrument and of allocating interest income or expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts future cash receipts or payments through the expected life of the financial instrument, or where appropriate, a shorter period.

Subsequent Measurement

2.12. a. Non-derivative financial instruments

2.12. a.1. Cash and Cash equivalents:

The Company considers all highly liquid financial instruments, which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash that are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value and having original maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase, to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of balances with banks which are unrestricted for withdrawal and usage.

2.12. a.2. Financial assets carried at amortised cost:

A financial asset is subsequently measured at amortised cost if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold the asset 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.

2.12. a.3. Financial assets at fair value through Other

Comprehensive Income(FVTOCI):

A financial asset is subsequently measured at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income if it is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets 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. The Company has made an irrevocable election for its investments which are classified as equity instruments to present the subsequent changes in fair value in Other Comprehensive Income based on its business model.

On derecognition of such Financial assets, cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in Other Comprehensive Income is not reclassified from the equity to statement of Profit and Loss.

2.12. a.4. Financial assets at fair value through profit

or loss(FVTPL):

A financial asset which is not classified in any of the above categories are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss.

2.12. a.5. Investment in Joint Venture:

A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the joint arrangement. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control. The Company accounts for its investment in joint venture at cost.

2.12. a.6. Financial liabilities:

Financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method. For trade and other payables maturing within one year from the Balance Sheet date, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. Interest bearing issued debt are initially measured at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

2.12. a.7. Derecognition of financial instruments:

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. On derecognition of Financial assets (except as mentioned in 2.17.a.3), the difference between the carrying amount and the

consideration received is recognised in the statement of Profit and Loss account. 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.

2.12. a.8. Offsetting Financial Instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is presented in the Balance Sheet when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

2.13. Share capital Ordinary Shares :

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of new ordinary shares are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.

2.14. 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 by the Company.

The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their best economic interest.

The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, which gives highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs.

Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 — Valuation techniques for inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or Liability either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 — Valuation techniques for inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability.

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.

2.15. Impairment of Financial Assets

The Company recognizes loss allowances using the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model for the financial assets which are not measured at fair value through profit or loss. Loss allowance for trade receivables with no significant financing component is measured at an amount equal to lifetime ECL. For all other financial assets, expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to the 12-month ECL, unless there has been a significant increase in credit risk from initial recognition in which case those are measured at lifetime ECL. The amount of expected credit losses (or reversal) that is required to adjust the loss allowance at the reporting date to the amount that is required to be recognised as an impairment gain or loss in the statement of profit and loss.

ECL is the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the Company in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the entity expects to receive, discounted at the effective interest rate.

ECL are measured taking into account the time value of money and other reasonable information available as a result of past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions.

For Trade receivables, the Company uses a provision matrix to measure lifetime ECL on its portion of trade receivables. The provision matrix is prepared based on historically observed default rates over the expected life of trade receivables and is adjusted for forward looking estimates.

2.16. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit or loss attributable to equity shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit after tax by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving the basic

earnings per share and the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.

2.17. Operating Segments

Operating segments are identified and reported taking into account the different risks and returns, the organization structure and the internal reporting systems. The Company operates in one reportable business segments i.e. “Chemicals”.

2.18. Statement of cash flows

Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a 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 cash flows are segregated into operating, investing and financing activities.

2.19. Current/non current classification

The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current/ non-current classification. An asset is treated as current if it satisfies any of the following conditions:

- Expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle

- Held primarily for the purpose of trading

- Expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period

- Cash or cash equivalent unless 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 current if it satisfies any of the following conditions:

- Expected to be settled in normal operating cycle

- Held primarily for the purpose of trading

- is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period

- There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period

The company classifies all other liabilities as noncurrent.

The operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash Equivalents. The Company has identified twelve months as its operating cycle.

2.20. Government Grant

Government grants are recognised when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received, and the company will comply with conditions attached to the grant.

Government grants relating to income are recognised in profit or loss on a systematic basis over the periods in which the Company recognises as expenses, the related costs for which the grants are intended to compensate. Grant relating to assets are netted off against the acquisition cost of the asset.

2.21. Critical accounting judgements, assumptions and Key sources of estimation uncertainty:

The preparation of the Company's financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates and assumptions are continuously evaluated and are based on management's experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. 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 periods.

Key source ofjudgments, assumptions and estimates in the preparation of the Financial Statements which may cause a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are in respect of useful lives of Property, Plant and Equipment, impairment, employee benefit obligations, provisions, provision for income tax, measurement of deferred tax assets and contingent assets & liabilities., Stores & Spares Written off.

2.21. a. Critical judgments in applying accounting policies

The following are the critical judgements, apart from those involving estimations (Refer note 2.25.b), that the Management have made in the process of applying the Company's accounting policies and that have the significant effect on the amounts recognized in the Financial Statements.

2.21. a.1. Determining whether an arrangement contain

leases and classification of leases

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. In evaluating the lease term, the Company considers factors such as any significant leasehold improvements undertaken over the lease term, costs relating to the termination of the lease and the importance of the underlying asset to operations taking into account the location of the underlying asset and the availability of suitable alternatives. The lease term in future periods is reassessed to ensure that the lease term reflects the current economic circumstances.

2.21. b. Key sources of estimates and assumptions

Information about estimates and assumptions that have the significant effect on recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses is provided below. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

2.21. b.1. Defined benefit obligation (DBO):

The cost ofthe defined benefit gratuity plan and the present value of the gratuity obligation are determined using actuarial valuations being carried out at reporting date. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, Salary escalation rate, expected rate of return on asset 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.

The parameter most subject to change is the discount rate. In determining the appropriate discount rate, the management considers the interest rates of government bonds in currencies consistent with the currencies of the post-employment benefit obligation. The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortality tables for the specific countries. Those mortality tables tend to change only at interval in response to demographic changes. Future salary increases and gratuity increases are based on expected future inflation rates for the respective countries.

2.21. b.2. Contingent Liabilities and Assets:

Contingent liabilities may arise from the ordinary course of business in relation to claims against the Company, including legal, contractor, land access

and other claims. By their nature, contingencies will be resolved only when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. The assessment of the existence, and potential quantum, of contingencies inherently involves the exercise of significant judgment and the use of estimates regarding the outcome of future events.

2.21. b.3. Allowance for impairment of trade receivables:

The expected credit loss is mainly based on the ageing of the receivable balances and historical experience. The receivables are assessed on an individual basis assessed for impairment collectively, depending on their significance. Moreover, trade receivables are written off on a case-to-case basis if deemed not to be collectible on the assessment of the underlying facts and circumstances.

2.21. b.4. Impairment of non-financial assets:

Evaluation for impairment requires use of judgment, estimates and assumptions.

The evaluation of applicability of indicators of impairment of assets requires assessment of external factors (significant decline in asset’s value, significant changes in the technological, market, economic or legal environment, market interest rates etc.) and internal factors (obsolescence or physical damage of an asset, poor economic performance of the asset etc.) which could result in significant change in recoverable amount of the Property, Plant and Equipment.

The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset's recoverable amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's or CGU's fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. It is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.

In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value less costs of disposal, recent market transactions are taken into account. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model

is used. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded subsidiaries or other available fair value indicators.

2.21. b.5. Income taxes:

Significant judgements are involved in determining the provision for income taxes, including amount expected to be paid / recovered for uncertain tax positions.

2.21. b.6. Recognition of Deferred tax assets:

Deferred Tax Assets (DTA) are recognized for the unused tax losses/ credits to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses will be utilized. Management judgement is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognized, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies.

2.21. b.7. Useful lives and residual value of property,

plant and equipment:

The Company reviews the useful life and residual value of property, plant and equipment at the end of each reporting period. This reassessment may result in change in depreciation expense in future periods.

2.21. b.8. Dismantling cost of property, plant and

equipment:

The company estimates assets retirement obligation on estimate basis for property, plant and equipment. Estimation is done by the management considering size of the asset and its useful life in line with industry practices.

2.21. b.9. Stores and spares inventories:

The Company's manufacturing process is continuous and highly mechanic with wide range of different types of plant and machineries. The Company keeps stores and spares as standby to continue the operations without any disruption. Considering wide range of stores and spares and long lead time for procurement of it and based on criticality of spares, the Company believes that net realizable value would be more than cost.

2.21. b.10. Fair value of investments:

The Company has invested in the equity instruments of various companies. The valuation exercise of unquoted equity instruments carried out by the Company with the help of an independent valuer, etc. has estimated fair value at each reporting period based on available historical annual reports and other information in the public domain.

a. General Reserve

The General Reserve is used from time to time to transfer profits from Retained Earnings for appropriation purpose. As General Reserve is created by a transfer from one component of Equity to another and is not an item of other comprehensive income, items included in the General Reserve will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss.

b. Securities Premium

Securities premium is used to record the premium received on issue of shares. It is utilised in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

c. Capital Reserve

As per Companies Act, 2013, capital redemption reserve is created when company purchases its own shares out of free reserves or securities premium. A sum equal to the nominal value of the shares so purchased is transferred to capital redemption reserve. The reserve is utilised in accordance with the provisions of section 69 of the Companies Act, 2013.

d. Retained Earnings

This reserve represents undistributed accumulated earnings of the Company as on the balance sheet date.

e. Reserve for equity instruments through other comprehensive income

The reserve represents the cumulative gains and losses arising on the revaluation of equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.

17.3 Represents repayment falling due in next twelve months :

(i) Rs. 1,104.37 lakhs to ICICI Bank towards ECB loan secured against Hypothecation charge on plant and machinery of 14.70 MW Windmills phase-X located at Porbandar district, Gujarat, 915 nos. Cell Elements at Ranoli, Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat and 440 nos. Cell Elements at Dahej, Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat carrying interest rate of Term SOFR plus 2.07% p.a.

(ii) Rs. 11,460.26 lakhs to State Bank of India towards ECB loan secured against Hypothecation charge on plant and machinery of Chloromethanes plant at Plot no D-II/9 P.O. Dahej Taluka Vagra Dist Bharuch, Gujarat carrying interest rate of Term SOFR plus 1.70% p.a.

37 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

37.1 Capital Management

The Company manages its capital to ensure that it will be able to continue as a Going Concern while maximising the return to stakeholders through optimisation of the Debt and Equity Balance.

The Company is subject to externally imposed capital requirements as part of its debt covenants such as maintaining a Total Debt to EBDITA ratio of 3 times (consolidated) for one bank and Interest Coverage ratio of 2.75 times for another bank, a Debt Service Coverage ratio of 1.3 times for one bank and 1.5 times for another bank, Total Debt to Tangible Net Worth ratio of 1 : 1 for one bank.

The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the requirements of the financial covenants. The Company monitors capital by computing the above ratios on an annual basis and ensuring that the same is in Compliance with the requirements of the Financial Covenants. The Total Debt to EBDITA ratio at the end of the reporting period was as follows :

37.3 Financial Risk Management Objectives

The Company’s Corporate Treasury Function provides services to the business, co-ordinates access to domestic and international financial markets, monitors and manages the financial risks relating to the operations of the Company through internal risk reports which analyse exposures by degree and magnitude of risks. These risks include market risk (including currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. Compliance with policies and exposure limits is reviewed internally on a continuous basis. The Corporate Treasury does not enter into any trade financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments and relies on natural hedge.

The Corporate Treasury Function monitors risks and policies implemented to mitigate risk exposures on a periodical basis.

37.4 Market Risk

The Company’s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The Company currently has not hedged any External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs). The Company performs an analysis of the impact of not hedging its ECBs. This has been done by comparing the actual cash outflows related to ECBs under current unhedged conditions in the past vis-a-vis the scenario of complete hedging of individual ECB on the disbursement day through quotes provided by the banks. Further, the Company parks its earnings in foreign currency in Exchange Earners Foreign Currency (EEFC) account and discharges its obligations in case of foreign currency loans out of the said account. The Company’s investments in listed and non-listed equity securities are susceptible to price risk arising from uncertainties about future value of the investment securities. The Company’s non-current investment in equity shares are strategic investments and hence are considered as Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income. The Company’s Board of Directors reviews and approves all equity investment decisions.

37.5 Foreign Currency Risk Management

The Company undertakes transactions denominated in foreign currencies; consequently, exposures to exchange rate fluctuations arise. Exchange rate exposures are managed within approved policy parameters. Further, the Company parks its earnings in foreign currency in Exchange Earners Foreign Currency (EEFC) account and discharges its obligations in case of foreign currency loans and towards import obligations out of the said account.

The carrying amounts of the Company's foreign currency denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities are restated at the end of each quarter. The same at the end of the reporting period are as follows :

37.5 Foreign Currency Risk Management (Contd.)

Foreign Currency Sensitivity Analysis

The Company is mainly exposed to US Dollar.

The following table details the Company's sensitivity to a 5% increase and decrease in the Rupee against the relevant foreign currencies. 5% is a sensitivity rate used when reporting foreign currency internally to the key management personnel and represents management's assessment of the reasonably possible changes in the foreign exchange rates. The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items and adjusts their translation at the period end for a 5% change in the foreign currency rates. A positive number below indicates an increase in profit or equity where the Rupee strengthens by 5% against the relevant currency. For a 5% weakening of the Rupee against the relevant currency, there would be a comparable impact on the profit or equity, and the balances below would be negative.

37.6 Interest Rate Risk Management

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk because the Company borrows funds at floating interest rates. The risk is managed by the Company by monitoring the exchange rate on regular basis and also parking the export proceeds in the EEFC account which also provides a natural hedge for the outflows in foreign currency. Further, the Company performs an impact analysis of not hedging its ECBs. This has been done by comparing the actual cash outflows related to ECBs under current unhedged conditions in the past visa-vis the scenario of complete hedging of individual ECB on the disbursement day through quotes provided by the banks.

Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis

The sensitivity analysis below have been determined based on the exposure to interest rates for instruments at the end of the reporting period. For floating rate liabilities, the analysis is prepared assuming the amount of the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period was outstanding for the whole year.

If the interest rates had been 50 basis points higher / lower and all other variables were held constant, the Company’s profit before tax for the year ended would be impacted to the extent of Rs.285.27 Lakhs (Rs.156.00 lakhs for the year 2022-23).

37.7 Credit Risk Management

Credit risk refers to the risk that the counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Company. The Company is operating through network of dealers based at different locations. In order to ensure the security of receivables, the Marketing Department computes an exposure ratio for every dealer based on his past turnover, track record, etc. The same is overseen and approved by the Board. Further, the Company also collects bank guarantees / security deposits from the respective dealers. Regular monitoring of the receivables is undertaken by the Marketing Department and in case the limits are exceeded, an auto lock system is in place in the SAP system of the Company to stop further supplies to the concerned dealer till the amount outstanding is recovered. In case of new customers, the goods are supplied only against advance receipts. For the export made by the Company, the sales are backed by letters of credit or advance receipts. The internal risk management committee of the Company meets regularly to discuss the dealers and credit risks, measures taken to address them and the status and level of risk after the measures taken.

Domestic & Export trade receivables are secured to the extent of interest free security deposits and bank guarantees / letter of credit received from the customers amounting to Rs.481.13 Lakhs and Rs.2,182.90 Lakhs as at 31st March, 2024 and 31st March, 2023 respectively. (Refer Note No. 12 for Trade Receivables outstanding).

37.8 Liquidity Risk Management

Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors, which has established an appropriate liquidity risk management framework for the management of the Company’s short-term, medium-term and long-term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Company manages its funds mainly from internal accruals. The liquidity risk is managed by maintaining adequate reserves and banking facilities, by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and by matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.

Liquidity and interest risk tables

The following tables detail the Company’s remaining contractual maturity for its non derivative financial liabilities with agreed repayment periods. The tables have been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the Company can be required to pay.

47 OTHER STATUTORY INFORMATION

47.1 The Company does not have any Immovable Property whose title deeds are not held in the name of the Company.

47.2 The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the Company for holding any Benami property.

47.3 The Company has utilised funds raised from issue of securities or borrowings from banks and financial institutions for the specific purposes for which they were issued/taken.

47.4 Quarterly return/statement of current assets filed by the company with bank are in agreement with the books of accounts.

47.5 The Company has not been declared as a wilful defaulter by any lender who has powers to declare a company as a wilful defaulter at any time during the financial year or after the end of reporting period but before the date when financial statements are approved.

47.6 The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that the Intermediary shall:

47.6 (a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on

behalf of the company (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or

47.6 (b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.

47.7 The Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Funding Party) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Company shall:

47.7 (a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on

behalf of the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or

47.7 (b) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.

47.8 On the basis of information available, the Company does not have any transactions with struck-off companies.

47.9 The Company does not have any transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts but has been

surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961

(such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961).

47.10 The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year.

47.11 The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under clause (87) of section 2 of the

Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Restriction on number of Layers) Rules, 2017.

47.12 The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) beyond the statutory period.

48 Approval of Financial Statements

The financial statements are approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 30th May, 2024.

As per our attached Report of even date. For and on behalf of the Board

For K C Mehta & Co LLP Swaroop P. IAS Dr. Hashmukh Adhia, IAS (Retd.)

Chartered Accountants Managing Director Chairman

Firm Reg. No. : 106237W/W100829 DIN No. : 08103838 DIN No. : 00093974

Shripal Shah Ram P. Gianani S. S. Bhatt

Partner Addl. General Manager (Finance) & Company Secretary &

Membership No. 114988 Chief Financial Officer Chief General Manager

(Legal, CC & CSR)

Place : Gandhinagar Date : 30th May, 2024