(o) 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. Provision for contractual obligation is disclosed based on management's assessment of the probable outcome with reference to the available information supplemented by experience of similar transactions. When the Company expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset, but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the statement of profit and loss net of any reimbursement.
Provision in respect of loss contingencies relating to claims, litigation, assessment, fines, penalties etc. are recognised when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be estimated reliably.
Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses. Provisions for restructuring are recognised by the Company when it has developed a detailed formal plan for restructuring and has raised a valid expectation that the Company will carry out the restructuring by starting to implement the plan or announcing its main features to those affected by it.
Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small.
Provisions are measured at management's best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period and are not discounted to present value. The estimates of outcome and financial effect are determined by the judgment of the management, supplemented by experience of similar transactions and, in some cases, reports from independent experts.
The measurement of provision for restructuring includes only direct expenditures arising from the restructuring, which are both necessarily entailed by the restructuring and not associated with the ongoing activities of the Company.
Contingent liability is disclosed in the case of:
1. A present obligation arising from the past events, when it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation;
2. A present obligation arising from the past events, when no reliable estimate is possible;
3. A possible obligation arising from the past events, unless the probability of outflow of resources is remote.
Contingent liabilities are not provided for and if material, are disclosed by way of notes to financial statements.
Contingent liabilities are not provided for and if material, are disclosed by way of notes to financial statements.
A contingent asset is a possible asset 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 entity.
Contingent assets are not recognised in financial statements since this may result in the recognition of income that may never be realised. However, Contingent assets are assessed continually and if it is virtually certain that an inflow of economic benefits will arise, the asset and related income are recognised in the period in which the change occurs.
A contingent asset is disclosed by way of notes to financial statements, where an inflow of economic benefits is probable. Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date
(p) Exceptional Items
Certain occasions, the size, type or incidence of an item of income or expense, pertaining to the ordinary activities of the Company is such that its disclosure improves the understanding of the performance of the Company, such income or expense is classified as an exceptional item and accordingly, disclosed in the notes accompanying to the financial statements.
(q) Prior Period Adjustments and Pre-paid Expenses.
Income / expenditure in aggregate pertaining to prior year(s) above the threshold limit are corrected retrospectively. Prepaid expenses up to threshold limit in each case, are charged to revenue as and when incurred.
(r) Rounding off
All amounts disclosed / presented in Indian Rupees (INR) in the financial statements and notes have been rounded off to the nearest two decimals of Crores as per the requirements of Schedule III, unless otherwise stated.
(s) 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.
(ii) Contractual Obligations
The Company has no contractual obligations to purchase, construct or develop investment property or for its repair, maintenance or enhancements.
(iii) Leasing Arrangements
The investment property is leased to tenant under long term operating leases with rentals payable annually as per the formula given in the agreement executed by both the parties. The lease period is 10 years (extendable as mutually agreed). Either party can terminate the agreement by giving 6 months notice (Non cancellable period). The future lease payments receivables can not be determined as the amount of rent is dependent on variable lease payment factors.
Estimation of Fair Value
The fair value of investment property is based on the valuation by a registered valuer as defined under rule 2 of Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017.
The Company obtains independent valuations for its investment properties once in every three to five years interval. Last fair valuation was done in February 2024.
(v) There is no restriction on the title and realisability of investment property or remittance of income and proceeds of disposals.
(vi) The title deeds of all the immovable propertie(s) (which are included under the head ' investment properties') are held in the name of the company.
Note 18.7Details of Bought back of shares, Bonus Shares and Shares issue without payment being received in Cash:
The company has not bought back any equity shares, has not allotted any shares as fully paid up pursuant to contracts without payment being received in cash and has not allotted bonus shares during the period of five years immediately preceding the date of balance sheet. Further, there are no shares which are reserved for issue under options and contracts or commitments for the sale of shares or disinvestment.
Note 18.8 Proposed Dividend:
The Board of Directors, in its meeting on 6th May, 2024, have proposed a final dividend of ' 5.66 per equity share (Face value of ' 2/-each) for the financial year ended on 31st March,2024. The proposal is subject to the approval of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and, if approved, would result in a cash outflow of ' 389.63 crores.
The Board of Directors, in its meeting on 10th May, 2023, had proposed a final dividend of ' 6.65 per equity share (Face value of ' 2/-each) for the financial year ended on 31st March,2023.The proposal was approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and this resulted in a cash outflow of ' 457.78 crores.
Dividend Recognition:
The Company recognises a liability for dividends to equity holders of the Company when the dividend is authorised. As per the corporate laws in India, a dividend is authorised when it is approved by the shareholders. A corresponding amount is recognised directly in other equity.
Note 43.1 - Disputed statutory dues in respect of which Appeals are filed against / by company
The Company is contesting the demands and the management including its advisors believe that its position is likely to be upheld in the appellate process. No tax expense has been accrued in the financial statements for the tax demand raised. The management believes that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the company's financial position and results of operations.
Note 43.2 - Claims / Litigations against the company not acknowledged as debt includes the following major matters:
(i) UPL Limited (UPL) a customer of erstwhile Gujarat Gas Company Limited (GGCL) (now known as Gujarat Gas Limited) had filed
a complaint before Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) against erstwhile GGCL alleging charging of tariff illegally under the City Gas Network Distribution Agreement entered into between the parties and filed claim of approx. ' 76.98 Crores. The matter was decided against the company by PNGRB vide its Order dated 20.10.2014. The company had preferred an appeal at Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) against the aforementioned PNGRB Order. APTEL has delivered final judgement on 10.03.2021 in favour of the Company by setting aside the aforementioned PNGRB Order, and has recorded that invocation of HAPI tariff by PNGRB for the negotiated arrangement between the parties was not only against the letter and spirit of regulations defining tariff zone but also tantamount to rewriting of contract.
UPL has preferred an appeal before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India against the order of APTEL dated 10.03.2021. Presently, the matter is pending before Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.
(ii) One of the gas suppliers of the Company has submitted claims of ' 212.27 Crores (P. Y. ' 212.14 Crores), for use of allocated gas for other than specified purpose, related to FY 2013-14 to FY 2021-22 and no claim is received from supplier for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24. The company has refuted this erroneous claim and also there is no contractual provision of the agreement executed with GGL that allows such claim. The management is of the firm view that the company is not liable to pay any such claim. The company has already taken up the matter with concerned party to withdraw the claim.
(iii) The company has initiated an arbitration proceeding against one of the franchisees claiming compensation for loss of revenue. While replying to the claim, the said franchisee has also filed a counter claim of ' 177.14 Crores (P.Y. ' 177.14 Crores) against the company claiming compensation for various losses. The company has filed necessary rejoinder to the counter claim strongly refuting the same mainly on the grounds that the counter claims are wrong and without merits and as are not flowing from the same agreement under which the arbitral tribunal has been constituted. Currently arbitral proceedings of this matter is pending before the sole arbitrator.
Note 43.3 - The following demands / Litigations / matters are not included in above
(i) Erstwhile Gujarat Gas Company Limited and Erstwhile GSPC Gas Company Limited (Now collectively known as Gujarat Gas Limited "GGL”) had signed Gas supply agreement with Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPCL) for purchase of Re-gasified liquified natural gas (RLNG). As per the provision of said agreement, GGL has to pay interconnectivity charges to GSPCL for the supply and purchase of RLNG at Delivery point which is charged to GSPCL by their supplier i.e. PLL Off takers (GAIL India, BPCL, IOCL).
PGNRB had vide its order dated 13.09.2011 and the majority members of PNGRB (three member panel of Board) had vide its order dated 10.10.2011 held that GAIL had adopted Restrictive Trade Practices by blocking off direct connectivity to GSPCL and further, directed Respondents (PLL Off takers -GAIL India, BPCL, IOCL) to immediately give direct connectivity to GSPCL at Dahej Terminal.
The PLL Offtakers (GAIL) filed appeals against the said PNGRB orders before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL). On 23.02.2012 APTEL had issued an interim order for shifting the Delivery Point from GAIL-GSPL Delivery Point to GSPL-PLL Delivery Point. On 18.12.2013 APTEL issued its judgment and required GSPCL to pay the amount of the difference between 8.74/MMBTU (exclusive of Service Tax) - earlier connectivity charges and ' 19.83/MMBTU (Exclusive of Service Tax) -HVJ/DVPL Zone-1 tariff to GAIL for the period from 20th November 2008 to 29th February 2012.
GSPCL had filed an appeal against the APTEL's above referred judgment before Hon'ble Supreme Court of India (GSPCL vs. GAIL & Others, Civil Appeal No. 2473-2476 of 2014) and the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India had passed the Interim Order on 28th February 2014. The Court has stated that the ends of justice would be met if as a matter of interim arrangement, the appellant is directed to pay interconnectivity charges at the rate of ' 12.00 per MMBTU (exclusive of Taxes). The Company has already provided and paid interconnectivity charges at the rate of ' 12.00 per MMBTU (exclusive of Taxes).
GGL has not received any bill / demand note for the amount over and above ' 12.00 per MMBTU from supplier till date. As the final liability would only be determined post the final order of the court, quantification of any amount as contingent liability in the interim is inappropriate due to the uncertainty involved and hence the same is not mentioned / disclosed in the financial statement.
(ii) The Company deposited ' 464.78 crores on 12th June, 2013 into the escrow account (named "BG Asia Pacific Holdings Pte. Limited GSPC Distribution Networks Limited Escrow Account”) opened with Citibank N.A., acting as the escrow agent, pursuant to the escrow agreement executed between the BG Asia Pacific Holdings Pte. Limited (the Seller), Gujarat Gas Limited (Formerly known as GSPC Distribution Networks Limited) (the Purchaser) and Citibank N.A. The Payment of said amount into Escrow Account was to be utilized to meet future tax withholding liability (if any) based on outcome of the applications to the Authority for Advance Rulings or otherwise to be remitted to BG Asia Pacific Holdings Pte. Limited (the Seller) directly.
The Company has received the ruling from the Hon'ble Authority for Advance Ruling ("AAR”), vide consolidated ruling order dated 25th February 2021 wherein the Hon'ble AAR has held that the transaction Price is not subject to any tax withholding in India and the Purchaser is not required to withhold tax since the capital gains is not subject to tax in India in view of Article 13(4) of the India Singapore Tax Treaty under India Singapore Double Tax Avoidance Agreement in the hands of the Seller. Pursuant to the ruling of the Hon'ble AAR and as per the terms of the Escrow Agreement, amount of ' 464.78 crores kept in Escrow Account had been remitted to the BG Singapore on 7th April 2021.
In the previous year, Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation) -3 (CIT), has filed Civil Misc. Writ Petition against BG Singapore, challenging the AAR Ruling before the Hon'ble High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital on 22.09.2021. CIT has also filed Impleadment /Amendment Application in Civil Misc. Writ Petition before the Hon'ble High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital on 08.01.2022 for amendment of cause title of the petition and added Commissioner of Income Tax (IT & TP), Ahmedabad as Petitioner No. 2 and GGL as Respondent No. 2. Currently, the Impleadment /Amendment Application is in process for admission with Hon'ble High Court of Uttarakhand.
As per Share purchase agreement, the Seller had agreed to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Purchaser from and against any Tax claim notice receives on or prior to the expiry of 10 years from the Closing date (i.e. up to 11th June, 2023) in respect of Seller's sale of shares to the Purchaser. Company. Currently, the Impleadment /Amendment Application for challenging the AAR Ruling is in process for admission with Hon'ble High Court of Uttarakhand.
In view of this, there is remote possibility of any outflow in this matter and hence, the same has not been considered as Contingent Liability.
(iii) Two entities, who have been authorized by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), have filed complaints against the Company before the PNGRB for claiming compensation with respect to the unauthorized development / operations of CGD infrastructure activities carried out by the Company in their authorised area. The Company has also filed a complaint against one of the entities before the PNGRB for unauthorized development / operations of CGD infrastructure in area authorised to the Company. Further, the Company has raised objections to the maintainability of the such complaints, which are yet to be determined by the PNGRB. The quantification of any liability is not ascertainable at this stage. However, the Company is hopeful of arriving at amicable resolution of the subject issues.
(B) CONTINGENT ASSETS
(i) The Company has raised claim of ' 43.08 crores (Previous year ' 43.08 crores) for net credit of natural gas pipeline tariff as per PNGRB Order with one of the suppliers and supplier is disputing company's claim and indicating for adjusting the partial claim of ' 30.72 crores (Previous year ' 30.72 crores) out of total claim ' 43.08 crores (Previous year ' 43.08 crores) against disputed liability for use of allocated gas other than specified purpose, against demand in earlier year (Refer Point 43.2(ii) above).
(ii) The Company has filed an appeal before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) against the PNGRB order related to the matter held that the Gas Swapping Arrangement Guidelines of PNGRB is applied erroneously. APTEL has issued the order in favour of GGL. The said supplier has filed appeal at Hon'ble Supreme Court of India against the order of APTEL.
Presently, the matter is pending in Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. Currently, GGL is paying ' 19.83 per mmbtu as transmission charges for domestic gas being purchased and delivered by GAIL at one of the delivery points . If verdict is in favour of GGL, GGL will get refund of ' 305.82 Crores (Previous year ' 229.12 Crores) from December 2013 till March 2024 and the company shall be required to pass on the benefit to its customers as per relevant order of the Court.
(iii) The Company is having other certain claims, litigations and proceedings which are pursuing through legal processes. The management believe that probable outcome in all such claims, litigations and proceedings are uncertain. Hence, the disclosure of such claims, litigations and proceedings is not required in the financial statements.
Other commitments
(i) All term contracts for purchase of natural gas with suppliers, has contractual volume off take obligation of "Take or Pay” (ToP) as specified in individual contracts. Quantification of ToP amount is dependent on various factors like actual purchase quantity, gas purchase prices of respective contract etc. As these factors are not predictable, ToP commitment amount is not quantifiable.
(ii) The Company has been granted authorization for laying, building, operating and expanding CGD network in the total 27 geographical area under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Authorizing entities to lay, build, operate or expand city or local Natural Gas Distribution Networks) Regulation 2008, against which Company is required to complete Minimum Work Programme (MWP) target for development of CGD network under the terms of authorisation awarded by Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). For this purpose, the Company had submitted performance bank guarantees (issued by banks on behalf of the Company) amounting to ' 6528.83 crores (previous year ' 6528.83 crores) to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board.
Fair Value Hierarchy of Financial Assets and Liabilities :
Investment in equity accounted investee i.e.. Guj Info Petro Limited (GIPL) carried at cost.
# Fair value of financial assets and liabilities which are measured at amortised cost is not materially different from the carrying value
(i.e. amortised cost). Accordingly, the fair value has not been disclosed separately.
Level 1: Level 1 hierarchy includes financial instruments measured using quoted prices.
Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, traded bonds, over-the counter derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques which maximise the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2.
Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level 3. This is the case for unlisted equity securities included in level 3.
B. MEASUREMENT OF FAIRVALUES
i) Valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs
The following tables show the valuation techniques used in measuring Level 2 and Level 3 fair values, as well as the significant unobservable inputs used.
C. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has exposure to the following risks arising from financial instruments:
• Credit risk ;
• Liquidity risk ; and
• Market risk
i. Risk management framework
The Company's Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company's risk management framework.
The Company has a well-defined Risk Management framework for reviewing the major risks and has adopted a Business Risk Management Policy which also takes care of all the financial risks. Further, pursuant to the requirement of Regulation 21 of SEBI (Listing obligation and disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, the company has constituted a Risk Management Committee inter - alia to monitor the Risk Management Plan of the Company.
Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company's activities.
ii. Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Company's trade receivables from customers and security deposits.The Company's maximum exposure to credit risk is limited to the carrying amount of financial assets recognized at reporting date.
Note 45 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS) AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued.....) Details of the credit risk specific to the company have been enumerated below:
(a) Trade and other receivables
The Company's exposure to credit Risk is the exposure that Company has on account of goods sold or services rendered to a contractual counterparty or counterparties, whether with collateral or otherwise for which the contracted consideration is yet to be received. The Company's customer base are Industrial, Commercial-Non Commercial, Domestic and CNG.
The Commercial and Marketing department has established a credit policy for each category of customer viz. industrial, domestic and commercial.
The Company raises the invoice for quantities sold based on periodicity as per the agreement. Sales are subject to security deposit and/or bank guarantee clauses to ensure that in the event of non-payment the company's receivables are secured. In case of short/non receipt of security deposit/or bank guarantee, the Company is exposed to credit risk to that extent.
For sales to domestic customers for household purposes like cooking, geyser application, etc., invoices are raised periodically. Security deposits along with connection deposits are taken for mitigation of potential credit risk arising in the event of nonpayment of invoices. Company is exposed to credit risk beyond the value of deposits.
CNG sales made through operators of the CNG stations owned by the Company and CNG Franchises outlet are exposed to credit risk as amounts so collected is deposited/transferred in company bank account on next working day. Bank Guarantee / Security Deposit is taken to mitigate the credit risk. In case of short/non receipt of security deposit/or bank guarantee, the Company is exposed to credit risk to that extent.
For CNG sales made through Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), the Company raises the invoice for quantities sold based on periodicity as per the agreement. The OMCs are well established companies, where no significant credit risk is anticipated.
The Company provides for allowance for impairment that represents its estimate of expected losses in respect of trade and other receivables. All trade receivables are reviewed and assessed for default on regular basis. Our historical experience of collecting receivables, supported by the level of default, is that credit risk is low. Credit risk is considered high when the counter party fails to make contractual payment within 180 days of when they fall due. The risk is determined by considering the business environment in which the company operates and other macro economic factors.
Assets are written off when there are no reasonable expectation of recovery such as debtor declaring bankruptcy or failing to engage in a repayment plan with the Company. Where receivables have been written off the company continues to engage in enforcement activity to attempt to recover the receivables. where recoveries are made, these are recognised in profit and loss.
(c) Other financial assets
The company maintains its Cash and cash equivalents, bank balances and deposits with financially strong banks and financial institutions having good reputation, good past track record and high quality credit rating and also reviews their creditworthiness on an on-going basis.
Investments are made in credit worthy companies / group companies.
Loan and advances to employees are considered good in nature and hence the Company does not have exposure to any credit risk.
All other financial assets are of low credit risk and considered good.
iii. Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Company's approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company's reputation.
Management monitors rolling forecasts of the Company's liquidity position and cash and cash equivalents on the basis of expected cash flows. Short term liquidity requirements comprises mainly of trade payables arising in the normal course of business and is managed primarily through internal accruals and/or short term borrowings. Long term liquidity requirement is assessed by the management on periodical basis and managed through internal accruals as well as from undrawn borrowing facilities.
iv. Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk, such as equity price risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include loans and borrowings, deposits and FVTOCI investments.
a) Currency risk
The functional currency of the Company is Indian Rupee ( ). The Company's transactions are majorly denominated in INR and the quantum of the foreign currency transactions being immaterial, the company is not exposed to currency risk on account of payables and receivables in foreign currency. The company does not have any exports. Import amount to 0.06 % (Previous Year 0.95%) of total consumption of stores and spares, this is not perceived to be a major risk.
b) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk can be either fair value interest rate risk or cash flow interest rate risk. Fair value interest rate risk is the risk of changes in fair values of fixed interest bearing investments because of fluctuations in the interest rates. Cash flow interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of floating interest bearing investments will fluctuate because of fluctuations in the interest rates.
Sensitivity analysis
Profit or loss is sensitive to higher/lower interest expense from borrowings as a result of change in interest rates.
The Company does not account for any fixed-rate financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, and the Company does not have any designate derivatives (interest rate swaps) . Therefore, a change in interest rates at the reporting date would not affect profit or loss.
c) Commodity Price Risk
Risk arising on account of fluctuations in price of natural gas is mitigated by ability to pass on the fluctuations in prices to customers over period of time. The company monitors movements in the prices closely on regular basis.
d) Equity Price Risk
The Company do not have any investment in quoted equity shares hence not exposed to equity price risk.
Note 46 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Total equity as shown in the balance sheet includes equity share capital, general reserves and retained earnings.
There are no interest bearing loans and borrowings by the Company as on 31st March 2024.
The Company's objectives when managing capital is to Safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern, so that they can continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders.
The Company's policy is to maintain a stable and strong capital structure with a focus on total equity so as to maintain investor, creditors and market confidence and to sustain future development and growth of its business. The Company will take appropriate steps in order to maintain, or if necessary adjust, its capital structure. The management monitors the return on capital as well as the level of dividends to shareholders.
The Company monitors capital using a ratio of 'adjusted net debt' to 'adjusted equity'. For this purpose, adjusted net debt is defined as total liabilities, comprising interest-bearing loans and borrowings, less cash and bank balances. Adjusted equity comprises all components of equity.
Note 47 DISCLOSURE OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued.....)
B Investment Risk:
For funded plans that rely on insurers for managing the assets, the value of assets certified by the insurer may not be the fair value of instruments backing the liability. In such cases, the present value of the assets is independent of the future discount rate. This can result in wide fluctuations in the net liability or the funded status if there are significant changes in the discount rate during the inter-valuation period.
C Liquidity Risk:
Employees with high salaries and long durations or those higher in hierarchy, accumulate significant level of benefits. If some of such employees resign / retire from the company there can be strain on the cash flows.
D Market Risk:
Market risk is a collective term for risks that are related to the changes and fluctuations of the financial markets. One actuarial assumption that has a material effect is the discount rate. The discount rate reflects the time value of money. An increase in discount rate leads to decrease in Defined Benefit Obligation of the plan benefits & vice versa. This assumption depends on the yields on the corporate / government bonds and hence the valuation of liability is exposed to fluctuations in the yields as at the valuation date.
E Legislative Risk:
Legislative risk is the risk of increase in the plan liabilities or reduction in the plan assets due to change in the legislation / regulation. The government may amend the Payment of Gratuity Act thus requiring the companies to pay higher benefits to the employees. This will directly affect the present value of the Defined Benefit Obligation and the same will have to be recognized immediately in the year when any such amendment is effective.
(ii) The company has participated in Group Gratuity Scheme Plan with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd, SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Co. Ltd. and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd (collectively referred as Insurance Co.) through Gratuity Trust to meet its gratuity liability. The present value of the plan assets represents the balance available at the end of the year. The total value of plan assets is as certified by the various life insurance co.
(g) Other Notes:
(i) The expected rate of return on Plan Assets is determined considering several applicable factors, mainly the composition of Plan Assets held, assessed risks, historical results of return on Plan Assets and the Company's policy for the Plan Assets management.
(ii) The actuarial valuation takes into account the estimates of future salary increases, inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors such as supply and demand in the employment market. The management has relied on the overall actuarial valuation conducted by the actuary.
(iii) The company has provided long service award benefits to its employees who completed 15/20/25 Years of employment with company. Long Service Awards are recognised as a liability based on actuarial valuation of the defined benefit obligation as at the balance sheet date. Accordingly, expenses of ' 0.16 Crores (previous year ' 0.10 Crores) has been charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss towards Long service awards. The Company has recognised Current Liability of ' 0.07 Crores (Previous year ' 0.07 Crores) and Non-Current Liability of ' 1.07 Crores (Previous year ' 0.98 Crores) as at 31st March 2024 and Discount rate considered for current year is 7.20 % (previous year 7.50 %).
Note 47 DISCLOSURE OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued.....)
(iv) The Code on Social Security, 2020 ('Code') relating to employee benefits during employment and post-employment benefits received Presidential assent in September 2020. The Code has been published in the Gazette of India. However, the date on which the Code will come in to effect has not been notified.
The Company will assess the impact of the Code when it comes into effect and will record any related impact in the period when the Code becomes effective.
(v) Employee Stock Option Plan : There were no options outstanding as on 31st March 2023. All assets and liabilities of ESOP Trust had been liquidated during this year and ESOP trust has been wound up.
Note 48 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As per the Indian Accounting Standard-24 on "Related Party Disclosures”, list of parent & subsidiary of the Company are as follows.
(a) Parent Entity
Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPC) -Ultimate Holding Company (w.e.f.,20th October,2022) & Intermediate Holding Company (upto 19th October, 2022)
Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL) - Holding Company
(b) Subsidiary / Associate / Enterprise Controlled by the Company
Guj Info Petro Limited- GIPL - Associate
Gujarat Gas Limited Employee Stock Option Welfare Trust - Enterprise controlled by the Company (Dissolved on 30th September 2023)
Gujarat Gas Limited Employees Group Gratuity Scheme - Enterprise controlled by the Company
Note 50 LEASES (Ind AS 116)
The Company has adopted Ind AS 116 'Leases', effective from 1st April, 2019, using modified retrospective approach.
Note 50.1 The Company as a lessee
The Company has taken various assets on lease primarily consist of leases for land, buildings, vehicles and Plant & machinery. Under Ind AS 116, the Company recognises right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.
The weighted average incremental borrowing rate of 8.59% p.a. has been applied to lease liabilities recognised in the balance sheet at the date of initial application.
The likely weighted average incremental borrowing rate of 8.00 % p.a. has been applied to lease liabilities recognised in the balance sheet during the year.
50.1.1 The Company used a number of practical expedients summarised here below:
1) Applied the exemption not to recognize right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases with less than 12 months of lease term on the date of initial application.
2) Applied the exemption not to recognize right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases of low value assets.
50.1.2 Nature of the lease transaction:
Land Leases
The Company has taken several plots of land on lease for setting up CNG, City Gas Station, CPRS/DPRS station and for site office purpose. The lease term mentioned in the agreements ranges from 11 months to 99 years. Lease agreements are renewable on mutually agreed terms and do not contain any non-cancellable period. In certain contacts, the Company is restricted from assigning and subletting the leased assets.
Building Leases
The Company has taken various office/warehouse buildings on lease with monthly and annual payment terms. The lease term mentioned in the agreements ranges from 11 months to 9 years. Most of the agreements are renewable on mutually agreed terms, some of them are having non - cancellable period whereas few agreements are silent on renewal. In certain contacts, the Company is restricted from assigning and subletting the leased assets.
Other Leases
The Company has also taken various commercial vehicles, CNG Cascade, booster compressor and other equipments, IT equipment etc. on lease. The lease term mentioned in the agreements ranges from 6 months to 10 years. Some portion of the lease rentals is based on usage of the equipment considered as variable lease payment. Lease rentals include lease and non lease component viz. manpower, fuel cost, repair and maintenance etc. and only hiring portion is considered for ROU accounting.
50.1.3 The following is the carrying amounts of Company's Right of use assets and the movement in lease liabilities during the year ended March 31,2024.
Note 55 SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company primarily operates in the segment of Natural Gas Business. Natural gas business involves distribution of gas from sources of supply to centres of demand and to the end customers. The Managing Director of the Company allocate resources and assess the performance of the Company, thus is the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM). The CODM monitors the operating results of the business as a one, hence no separate segment needs to be disclosed.
Information about products and service:
The Company is in a single line of business of Sale of Natural Gas.
Information about geographical areas:
1. The Company does not have geographical distribution of revenue outside India and hence segmentwise disclosure is not applicable to the Company.
2. None of the Company's assets are located outside India hence segmentwise disclosure is not applicable to the Company.
Information about major customers:
None of the customer account for more than 10% of the total revenue of the Company.
Note 56 RECLASSIFICATION OF COMPARATIVE FIGURE
Certain reclassifications have been made to the comparative period's financial statements to:
- enhance comparability and ensure consistency with the current year's financial statements; and
- ensure compliance with the Guidance Note on Division II - Ind AS Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company believes that such presentation is more relevant for understanding of the Company's performance. However, this does not have any impact on the profit, equity and cash flow statement for the comparative period.
Note 57 EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE
Adjusting events (that provides evidence of condition that existed at the balance sheet date) occurring after the balance sheet date are recognized in the financial statements. Material non adjusting events (that are inductive of conditions that arose subsequent to the balance sheet date) occurring after the balance sheet date that represents material change and commitment affecting the financial position are disclosed in the Board's Report. Further, the shareholders of the Company have the power to amend the financial statements after the same has been authorized for issue by Board of Directors as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company evaluates events and transactions that occur subsequent to the balance sheet date but prior to approval of the financial statements to determine the necessity for recognition and/or reporting of any of these events and transactions in the financial statements. As on date of approval of these financial statements, there are no subsequent events to be recognized or reported that are not already disclosed.
Note 58 PREVIOUS YEAR FIGURES
Previous period figures have been re-grouped / re-classified wherever necessary, to conform to current period's presentation.
The Accompanying Notes (1-58) are an integral part of the financial Statements.
As per our report attached For and on behalf of Board of Directors of Gujarat Gas Limited
For Ashok Chhajed & Associates Chartered Accountants
ICAI Firm Reg. No. - 100641W Raj Kumar, IAS Milind Torawane, IAS Balwant Singh, IAS (Retd.)
Chairman Managing Director Director
Naresh Bahroo DIN - 00294527 DIN - 03632394 DIN- 00023872
Partner
M. No. : 117743 Rajesh Sivadasan Sandeep Dave
Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
Place : Gandhinagar Place : Gandhinagar
Date : 6th May, 2024 Date : 6th May, 2024
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