INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at cost or net realisable value, whichever is lower. However, raw materials, packing materials and other supplies held for use in the production of inventories are not written down below cost if the finished goods in which they will be included are expected to be sold at or above cost.

Cost of finished goods and work-in-progress include all costs of purchases, conversion costs and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. The net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

There are no unbilled receivables as at 31 March 2024 and 31 December 2022.

There are no debts due by directors or other officers of the Company or any of them either severally or jointly with any other person or debts due by firms or private companies respectively in which any director is a partner or a director or a member.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents include bank balances, cheques and drafts on hand including remittances in transit, demand deposits with banks where the original maturity is three months or less and other short term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Bank overdrafts are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of Statement of Cash flows.

*On and from the Record Date of 5^th January 2024, the equity shares of the Company have been sub- divided, such that 1 (one) equity share having face value of H10/- (H ten only) each, fully paid-up, stands sub-divided into 10 (ten) equity shares having face value of H 1/- (H one only) each, fully paid-up, ranking pari-passu in all respects. The Earnings per share for the prior periods have been restated considering the face value of H 1/- each in accordance with Ind AS 33 -''Earnings per share”.

Nature and description of reserve

(i) General Reserve - General reserve are free reserves of the Company which are kept aside out of Company's profits to meet the future requirements as and when they arise. The Company had transferred a portion of the profit after tax (PAT) to general reserve pursuant to the earlier provisions of the erstwhile Companies Act, 1956. It is not mandatory to transfer the profit to reserve under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act").

The Shareholders of the Company had, at the Court Convened Meeting held on 25^th July 2022, approved the Scheme of Arrangement ('Scheme') which envisages transfer of the entire balance of H 8,374.3 million standing to the credit of the General Reserves to Retained Earnings. The Company had accordingly filed a petition for sanction of the Scheme with the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi Bench ('Hon'ble NCLT'). The Hon'ble NCLT, vide its order dated 15^th September 2023 ('Order'), had sanctioned the Scheme. The Appointed Date as fixed in the Scheme is 1^st January 2022 and the Scheme became effective from 19^th October, 2023, the date on which certified copy of the order filed with the concerned Registrar of Companies.

(ii) Retained Earnings - Retained earnings are the accumulated profits earned by the Company till date, less transfer to general reserves, dividend (including dividend distribution tax) and other distributions made to the shareholders.

(iii) Capital Reserve - Capital Reserve is a reserve arising on business combination under common control due to difference between carrying amount of net assets acquired and consideration paid (as adjusted for amount recognized in retained earnings). The amount is not available for distribution to shareholders.

(iv) Effective portion of cash flow hedges - The Company uses forward contracts to hedge its risks associated with foreign currency transactions relating to firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions. This reserve represents the cumulative changes in fair value of forward contracts that are designated as Cash Flow Hedges. These will be reclassified to statement of profit and loss upon occurrence of the underlying forecasted transactions.

Represents Interest free loan from the state of Karnataka (repayable after 7 years from the date of disbursement in 10 equal installments commencing from the year 2021) and Interest free loan from the state of Himchal Pradesh (repayable after 8 years from the year of deferment commencing from year 2021).

25 REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS

a) Sale of products

Revenue from sale of goods is recognised on transfer of control of goods to the buyer. Revenue is measured at the price charged to the customer and are recorded net of returns (if any), trade discounts, rebates, other pricing allowances to trade/consumer, when it is probable that the associated economic benefits will flow to the Company. Accumulated experience is used to estimate the accruals and provisions for discounts and rebates.

b) Other Operating Revenue

Government Grants in relation to revenue and expenses are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the entity will comply with the attached conditions and that the grant will be received. Such grants are recognized in Other operating revenues on a systematic basis.

Government grant in relation to property, plant and equipment is treated as deferred income and is recognised in the statement of profit and loss over the useful life of the asset.

32. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

(i) The Company makes contributions to Provident Fund, Employee State Insurance, National Pension System etc. for eligible employees and these contributions are charged to statement of profit and loss on accrual basis. Under these plans, the Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll costs. The Company has recognised H1,363.1 million (Previous year H 988.7 million) as expense in the statement of profit and loss during the fifteen months towards contribution to these funds.

Out of the total contribution made for Provident Fund, H 78.9 million (Previous year H 350.8 million) is made to the Nestle India Limited Employees Provident Fund Trust. The members of the Provident Fund Trust are entitled to the rate of interest declared by the Central Government under the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The Company is generally liable for annual contributions and any shortfall in the fund assets based on the government specified minimum rates of return. Effective 01^st February 2023, Nestle India Limited Employees Provident Fund Trust was surrendered to the Regional Provident Fund and members balances including interest upto 31^st January 2023 as per the audited financial statements of the said trust amounting to H 5,477.8 million (Previous year H 5,186.4 million) were transferred to Regional Provident Fund. All Provident Fund contributions effective 01^st February 2023 onwards are made with the Regional Provident Fund.

During the period of operation of Trust, Trustees of Nestle India Limited Employees Provident Fund Trust were responsible for the overall governance of the plan and to act in accordance with the provisions of the trust deed and the relevant provisions prescribed under the law. Pattern of investment followed by the Trust was in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Government of India.

(ii) Other Employee Benefits: Short term employee benefits including performance incentives, are charged to statement of profit and loss on an undiscounted, accrual basis during the period of employment.

(iii) Pension and Gratuity Plans: The Company provides pension and gratuity to eligible employees under defined benefit plans.

The gratuity plan provides for a lump sum payment to employees upon vesting at retirement, death while in employment or on termination of employment. Gratuity vesting occurs upon completion of five years of service. The Company makes contributions to the Nestle India Limited Employees' Gratuity Trust Fund. The Trustees of Nestle India Limited Employees Gratuity Trust Fund are responsible for the overall governance of the plan and to act in accordance with the provisions of the trust deed and the relevant provisions prescribed under the law. Pattern of investment followed by the Gratuity Trust fund is in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Government of India. The Company aims to keep annual contributions to the trust relatively stable at a level such that no significant gap arises between plan assets and liabilities.

Defined benefit pension plans are discretionary and consist of an unfunded defined benefit pension plan and a funded defined benefit pension plan (known as 'Future Ready Plan'). The unfunded defined benefit plan exposes the Company to risks, such as interest rate risk, inflation risk, price risk, longevity risk etc.

Liability for defined benefit plans i.e. gratuity and 'unfunded pension plan' is determined based on the actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary as at the year-end. As these liabilities are relatively long term in nature, the actuarial assumptions take into account the requirements of the relevant Ind AS coupled with a long-term view of the underlying variables / trends, wherever required.

For funded defined benefit pension plan, the Company has made investments in appropriate Investment product of an Insurance Company to cover the obligations. The amount and timing of the defined benefits payable under the Future Ready Plan match with the amounts recoverable from the Investment product. The accumulated investment balance shall be utilised to purchase pension annuities from the Insurance Company for the employees as per the 'Future Ready Plan'. The plan exposes the Company to risks such as credit risk etc. Also, refer note 4 to the financial statements for description of pension plan amendment and settlement.

Liability for funded defined benefit pension plan (Future Ready Plan) has been determined in 2021 based on actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary for past period of services and frozen. The obligation so determined is invested in an appropriate investment product of an Insurance Company and is recognized as having 'reimbursement rights' as per Ind AS 19 Employee Benefits. This investment will earn interest and the corresponding defined benefit liability will be increased with this interest amount. The amount recoverable from the investment product would be utilized for payment of the defined benefits payable under the Future Ready Plan. Also refer to Note 4 of the financial statements.

Service cost and net interest cost on the defined benefit liabilities/assets are recognized in the statement of profit and loss as employee benefit expense and finance costs respectively. Gains and losses on remeasurement of defined benefits liabilities/plan assets arising from changes in actuarial assumptions and experience adjustments are recognised in the other comprehensive income and are included in retained earnings in the balance sheet.

Long term employee benefits such as compensated absences and long service awards are charged to statement of profit and loss on the basis of an actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary as at the year-end. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in full in the statement of profit and loss during the year in which they occur.

The estimates of future salary increases considered in actuarial valuation, take account of inflation, performance, promotion and other relevant factors such as demand and supply in the employment market.

As defined benefits obligations are of relatively long term in nature, the actuarial assumptions take in account the requirements of the relevant Ind AS coupled with a long term view of the underlying variables / trends, wherever required.

33. RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT (RSU) / PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT (PSU) PLAN

The Company participates in the Nestle Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) / Performance Share Unit (PSU) Plan of Nestle S.A., whereby select employees are granted non-tradable units with the right to obtain Nestle S.A. shares or cash equivalent. Restricted Stock Units (RSU) / Performance Share Units (PSU) granted to employees vest, subject to certain conditions, after completion of three years. Upon vesting Nestle S.A. determines, whether shares, free of charge or cash equivalent to the value of shares, is to be transferred to the employee. The fair value of these units is charged to the statement of profit and loss over the vesting period. The Company has to pay Nestle S.A. an amount equivalent to the value of Nestle S.A. shares on the date of vesting, delivered to the employee.

34. NET PROVISION FOR CONTINGENCIES

The Company has created a contingency provision of H 1,010.2 million (Previous year H 1,309.4 million) for various contingencies resulting mainly from matters, which are under litigation / related disputes and other uncertainties requiring management judgement. The Company has also reversed/utilised contingency provision of H 2,026.1 million (Previous year H 156.9 million) due to the settlement of certain litigations and settlement of obligations for which provision is no longer required.

(1) Litigations and related disputes - represents estimates made mainly for probable claims arising out of litigations / disputes pending with authorities under various statutes (i.e. Excise Duty, Service Tax, Entry tax, Income Tax, Labour Laws, Value Added Tax, Sales and Purchase Tax, Goods and Service Tax etc.). This includes positions taken on matters under dispute involving judgements and assumptions to determine the possible outcome. The probability and the timing of the outflow with regard to these matters depend on the ultimate settlement /conclusion with the relevant authorities

(2) Others - represents estimates for other uncertainties requiring management judgement. The timing and probability of outflow with regard to these matters will depend on the external environment and the consequent decision/ conclusion by the Management.

(f) At Nestle India, under CSR we focus our efforts in society on the overarching ambitions that make an impact in the area of nutrition awareness, water, sanitation, education, enhancing livelihood, rural development projects, ensuring environment sustainability and disaster management including relief, covid.

(g) Above does not include any related party transactions.

(h) The Company did not wish to carry forward any excess amount spent during the previous financial year ending Dec 2022.

includes amount paid for acquisition/ construction of assets : Nil (Previous Year : Nil)

36. (a) TAX EXPENSE

Income tax expense comprises of current tax and deferred tax. Income tax expense is recognised in the statement of profit and loss, except when it relates to items recognised in the other comprehensive income or items recognised directly in the equity. In such cases, the income tax expense is also recognised in the other comprehensive income or directly in the equity as applicable. The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation or under dispute with authorities and establishes provisions where appropriate.

Provision for current tax for the period comprises of:

(a) estimated tax expense which has accrued on the profit for the period 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2024 and,

(b) the residual tax expense for the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 arising out of the finalisation of fiscal accounts (Assessment Year 2023-2024), under the provisions of the Indian Income tax Act, 1961.

Deferred taxes are recognised basis the balance sheet approach on temporary differences, being the difference between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the Balance Sheet and its corresponding tax base, that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which such assets can be utilized.

37. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

a) RECOGNITION AND INITIAL MEASUREMENT

The Company recognises financial assets and financial liabilities when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. All financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on initial recognition. Transaction costs in relation to financial assets and financial liabilities, other than those carried at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL), are added to the fair value on initial recognition. Transaction costs in relation to financial assets and financial liabilities which are carried at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL), are charged to the statement of profit and loss.

b) CLASSIFICATION AND SUBSEQUENT MEASUREMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

For the purpose of subsequent measurement, financial assets in the nature of debt instruments are classified as follows:

Amortised cost - Financial assets that are held within a business model whose objective is to hold the asset in order to collect contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest are subsequently measured at amortised cost less impairments, if any. Interest income calculated using effective interest rate (EIR) method and impairment loss, if any are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.

Fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) - Financial assets that are held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both holding the asset in order to collect contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest and by selling the financial assets, are subsequently measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. Changes in fair value are recognized in the other comprehensive income (OCI) and on derecognition, cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified to the statement of profit and loss. Interest income calculated using EIR method and impairment loss, if any are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.

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. Changes in fair value and income on these assets are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.

c) CLASSIFICATION AND SUBSEQUENT MEASUREMENT OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

For the purpose of subsequent measurement, financial liabilities are classified as follows:

Amortised cost - Financial liabilities are classified as financial liabilities at amortised cost by default. Interest expense calculated using EIR method is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.

Fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) - Financial liabilities are classified as FVTPL if it is held for trading, or is designated as such on initial recognition. Changes in fair value and interest expense on these liabilities are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.

d) DERECOGNITION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

The Company derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows including risks and rewards of ownership.

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or expires.

e) IMPAIRMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

Financial assets (debt instruments) that are carried at amortised cost and fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) are assessed for possible impairments basis expected credit losses taking into account the past history of recovery, risk of default of the counterparty, existing market conditions etc. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition.

For Trade receivables, the Company provides for expected credit losses based on a simplified approach as per Ind AS 109 - Financial Instruments. Under this approach, expected credit losses are computed basis the probability of defaults over the lifetime of the asset.

f) DERIVATIVES AND HEDGE ACCOUNTING

Derivative instruments used by the Company include forward contracts. The Company formally establishes a hedge relationship between such forward contracts ('hedging instrument') and recognized financial asset/ liabilities ('hedged item') through a formal documentation at the inception of the hedge. Forward contracts are designated as hedging instruments against changes in fair value of recognised assets and liabilities (fair value hedges) and against highly probable forecast transactions (cash flow hedges). The effectiveness of hedge instruments is assessed at the inception and on an ongoing basis.

Derivatives instruments such as forward contracts are initially measured at fair value. When a forward contract is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of change in the fair value of the contract is recognised in the other comprehensive income and accumulated in other equity under "effective portion of cash flow hedges". Amount recognised in other equity is subsequently reclassified to the statement of profit and loss upon occurrence of the related forecasted transaction. Any ineffective portion of the change in the fair value of the contract is recognised immediately in the statement of profit and loss.

Changes in fair value of forward contracts designated as fair value hedge are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.

g) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Fair value of financial assets and liabilities is normally determined by references to the transaction price or market price. If the fair value is not reliably determinable, the Company determines the fair value using valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.

The Company determines the fair value of its financial instruments on the basis of the following hierarchy:

Level 7:The fair value of financial instruments that are quoted in active markets are determined on the basis of quoted price for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market are determined using valuation techniques based on observable market data.

Level 3: The fair value of financial instruments that are measured on the basis of entity specific valuations using inputs that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). Fair value of investment in unquoted equity shares is determined using discounted cash flow technique.

There are no transfers between different fair value hierarchy levels in fifteen months 2023-24 and in the financial year 2022.

j) FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

In the course of its business, the Company is exposed to a number of financial risks: liquidity risk, credit risk and market risk. This note presents the Company's objectives, policies and processes for managing its financial risk.

(i) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk refers to risk that the Company may encounter difficulties in meeting its obligations associated with financial liabilities that are settled in cash or other financial assets. The Company regularly monitors the rolling forecasts to ensure that sufficient liquidity is maintained on an ongoing basis to meet operational needs. The Company manages the liquidity risk by planning the investments in a manner such that the desired quantum of funds could be made available to meet any of the business requirements within a reasonable period of time. In addition, the Company also maintains flexibility in arranging the funds by maintaining committed credit lines with various banks to meet the obligations.

(ii) Credit risk

Credit risk refers to risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or a counter-party fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company has following categories of financial assets that are subject to credit risk evaluation:

Investments

The Company has made investments in tax free long term bonds, treasury bills, deposit with banks etc. Funds are invested in accordance with the Company's established Investment policy that includes parameters of safety, liquidity and post tax returns. The Company avoids the concentration of credit risk by spreading them over several counterparties with good credit rating profile and sound financial position. The Company's exposure and credit ratings of its counterparties are monitored on an ongoing basis. Based on historical experience and credit profiles of counterparties, the Company does not expect any significant risk of default.

Trade receivables

Credit risk arising from trade receivables is managed in accordance with the Company's established policy with regard to credit limits, control and approval procedures. The Company provides for expected credit losses on trade receivables based on a simplified approach as per Ind AS 109. Under this approach, expected credit losses are computed basis the probability of defaults over the lifetime of the asset. This allowance is measured taking into account credit profile of the customer, geographical spread, trade channels, past experience of defaults, estimates for future uncertainties etc.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets include employee loans, security deposits etc. Based on historical experience and credit profiles of counterparties, the Company does not expect any significant risk of default.

The Company's maximum exposure to credit risk for each of the above categories of financial assets is their carrying values as at the reporting dates.

(iii) Market RiskInterest rate risk

Interest rate risk refers to risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument may fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company is not exposed to any significant interest rate risk as its investments are primarily in fixed rate instruments. Also, there are no significant borrowings as at the balance sheet date.

Price risk

Price risk refers to risk that the fair value of a financial instrument may fluctuate because of the change in the market price. The Company is exposed to the price risk mainly from investment in equity instruments. However, equity investments are not significant as at the balance sheet date.

Foreign currency risk

Foreign currency risk refers to risk that the fair value of future cash flows of an exposure may fluctuate due to change in the foreign exchange rates. The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk arising out of transactions in foreign currency. Foreign exchange risks are managed in accordance with Company's established policy for foreign exchange management. The Company enters into forward contracts as per the hedging policy to hedge against its foreign currency exposures.

38. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

The Company's capital management objective is to ensure that a sound capital base is maintained to support long term business growth and optimise shareholders value. Capital includes equity share capital and other equity reserves.

The Company's operations are funded primarily through internal accruals. Return to shareholders through dividend is monitored as per the laid down dividend distribution policy.

42. SEGMENT REPORTING

Based on the guiding principles given in Ind AS 108 on 'Operating Segments', the Company's business activity falls within a single operating segment, namely Food. The food business incorporates product groups viz. Milk Products and Nutrition, Prepared Dishes and Cooking aids, Powdered and Liquid Beverages and Confectionery (Refer Note 25).

b) Proposed Final Dividend

The Board of Directors have recommended a final dividend of H 8.50 per equity share (Face Value of H 1 per share) amounting to H 8,195.3 million for the year 2023-24 after the balance sheet date. The same is subject to approval by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and therefore proposed final dividend has not been recognised as a liability as at the balance sheet date in line with Ind AS 10 on 'Events after the Reporting Period'.

On and from the Record Date of 5^th January 2024, the equity shares of the Company have been sub- divided, such that 1 (one) equity share having face value of H10/- (H ten only) each, fully paid-up, stands sub-divided into 10 (ten) equity shares having face value of H1/- (H one only) each, fully paid-up, ranking pari-passu in all respects.

47 OTHER STATUTORY INFORMATION

(i) The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the Company for holding any Benami property under Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 and rules made thereunder.

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

(iii) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the current financial year and previous financial year.

(iv) The Company does not have any such transactions which has not been 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.

(v) The Company has not been declared as wilful defaulter by any bank of financial institution or other lender.

(vi) 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 (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 (b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the ultimate beneficiaries.

The Company has not received funds from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities, with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Company shall directly or indirectly, (a) lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Funding Party, or (b) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.

(vii) Quarterly returns or statements of current assets filed by the Company with the banks in connection with the working capital limited sanctioned are in agreement with the books of accounts.

(viii) The title deeds of all the immovable properties (other than properties where the Company is the lessee and the lease agreements are duly executed in favour of the lessee) are held in the name of the Company.

48 NEW LABOUR CODES

The Indian Parliament has passed and approved the Code on Social Security 2020. While the effective date of the code and complete clarity on the rules/interpretations are still awaited, as a consequence, the impact of the same will be assessed and accounted for post notification of the relevant provisions. The Company has been taking cognizance of the changes and salary structures have been suitably designed to be compliant and accordingly, there are no material impacts foreseen on the financial statements of the Company.

49 REGROUPING / RECLASSIFICATION

Previous year's figures have been regrouped / reclassified, where necessary, to conform to the current year's classification.