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Notes to Accounts of Asian Paints Ltd.

Mar 31, 2023

Description of nature and purpose of each reserve :

Capital Reserve -

a. Capital reserve of '' 5000/- was created on merger of '' Pentasia Chemicals Ltd '' with the Company, pursuant to scheme of Rehabilitation-cum-Merger sanctioned by Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction in the financial year 1995-96.

b. Capital Reserve of '' 44.38 crores was created on merger of Asian Paints (International) Limited, Mauritius, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, with the Company as per the order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal.

Capital Redemption Reserve - This reserve was created for redemption of preference shares in the financial year 1989-90. The preference shares were redeemed in the financial year 1990-91.

General Reserve - General reserve is created from time to time by way of transfer of profits from retained earnings for appropriation purposes. General reserve is created by a transfer from one component of equity to another and is not an item of other comprehensive income.

Remeasurement of defined benefit plans -This represents the cumulative gains and losses arising on the remeasurement of defined benefit plans in accordance with Ind AS 19 that have been recognised in other comprehensive income.

Share based payment reserve - This represents the fair value of the stock options granted by the Company under the 2021 Plan accumulated over the vesting period. The reserve will be utilised on exercise of the options.

Treasury shares - This represents cost incurred by the Company to purchase its own equity shares from secondary market through the Company''s ESOP trust for issuing the shares to the eligible employees on exercise of stock options granted under the 2021 Plan.

Trust Reserve - This represents net income of the ESOP trust.

Debt instruments through OCI - This represents the cumulative gains and losses arising on the revaluation of debt instruments measured at FVTOCI that have been recognised in other comprehensive income, net of amounts reclassified to profit or loss when such assets are disposed off and impairment losses on such instruments.

Equity instruments through OCI - This represents the cumulative gains and losses arising on the revaluation of equity instruments measured at FVTOCI, under an irrevocable option, net of amounts reclassified to retained earnings when such assets are disposed off.

The amounts receivable from customers become due after expiry of credit period which on an average ranges around from 30 to 45 days. There is no significant financing component in any transaction with the customers.

The Company provides agreed upon performance warranty for selected range of products and services. The amount of liability towards such warranty is immaterial.

The Company does not have any remaining performance obligation as contracts entered for sale of goods are for a shorter duration and sale of service contracts are measured as per output method.

The Company has recognised revenue of '' 45.00 crores (31st March, 2022 : '' 14.61 crores) from the amounts included under advance received from customers at the beginning of the year.

(ii) Financial Instrument measured at Amortised Cost

The carrying amount of Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortised cost in the Standalone Financial Statements are a reasonable approximation of their fair values since the Company does not anticipate that the carrying amounts would be significantly different from the values that would eventually be received or settled.

(iii) Invesments in debentures or bonds measured at FVTOCI

The debentures or bonds are fair valued using various market observable inputs.

(iv) Gross obligation towards Earnout

The gross obligation is valued using agreed financial milestones of Obgenix Software Private Limited for the financial year 2022-23 as per the share purchase agreement. The value is not exposed to any variability.

1) Market Risk (Contd.) a) Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the Fair value or Future cash flows of a Financial instrument will Fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. Since the Company has insignificant interest bearing borrowings, the exposure to risk of changes in market interest rates is minimal. The Company has not used any interest rate derivatives.

b) Foreign Currency Risk

Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company enters into forward exchange contracts with an average maturity of less than one month to hedge against its foreign currency exposures relating to the recognised underlying liabilities and firm commitments. The Company''s policy is to hedge its exposures above predefined thresholds from recognised liabilities and firm commitments that fall due in 20-30 days. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

NOTE 29(C) : FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT - OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

The Company''s Financial assets comprise mainly of investments, cash and cash equivalents, other balances with banks, trade receivables and other receivables and financial liabilities comprise mainly of borrowings, trade payables and other payables.

The Company is exposed to Market risk, Credit risk and Liquidity risk. The Board of Directors (''Board'') oversees the management of these financial risks through its Risk Management Committee. The Risk Management Policy of the Company formulated by the Risk Management Committee and approved by the Board, states the Company''s approach to address uncertainties in its endeavour to achieve its stated and implicit objectives. It prescribes the roles and responsibilities of the Company''s management, the structure for managing risks and the framework for risk management. The framework seeks to identify, assess and mitigate financial risks in order to minimize potential adverse effects on the Company''s financial performance. The Board has taken all necessary actions to mitigate the risks identified basis the information and situation present.

The following disclosures summarize the Company''s exposure to financial risks and information regarding use of derivatives employed to manage exposures to such risks. Quantitative sensitivity analyses have been provided to reflect the impact of reasonably possible changes in market rates on the financial results, cash flows and financial position of the Company.

1) 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 risks : interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include borrowings, investments, trade payables, trade receivables and derivative financial instruments.

c) Other Price Risk

Other price risk is the risk that the fair value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market traded price. Other price risk arises from financial assets such as investments in equity instruments and bonds. The Company is exposed to price risk arising mainly from investments in equity instruments recognised at FVTOCI. As at 31st March, 2023, the carrying value of such equity instruments recognised at FVTOCI amounts to '' 586.31 crores (Previous year - '' 496.13 crores). The details of such investments in equity instruments are given in Note 5(A)(b).

The Company is also exposed to price risk arising from investments in bonds and debentures recognised at FVTOCI. As at 31st March, 2023, the carrying value of such instruments recognised at FVTOCI amounts to '' 243.23 crores (Previous year - '' 78.80 crores). These being debt instruments, the exposure to risk of changes in market rates is minimal. The details of such investments in bonds and debentures are given in Note 5C.

The Company is mainly exposed to change in market rates of its investments in equity investments recognised at FVTOCI. A sensitivity analysis demonstrating the impact of change in market prices of these instruments from the prices existing as at the reporting date is given below :

If the equity prices had been higher/lower by 10% from the market prices existing as at 31st March, 2023, Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31st March, 2023 would increase by '' 51.80 crores (Previous year - '' 43.85 crores) and decrease by '' 51.80 crores (Previous year - '' 46.74 crores) respectively with a corresponding increase/decrease in Total Equity of the Company as at 31st March, 2023. 10% represents management''s assessment of reasonably possible change in equity prices.

d) Commodity Rate Risk

Material cost is the largest cost component for the Company, thus exposing it to the risk of price fluctuations based on the supply and demand conditions of those materials. Commodity price risk exposure is evaluated and managed through operating procedures and sourcing policies. The Company has put in place a mix of long-term and short-term mitigation plans. The long-term price view consisted of identifying single vendor dependency and finding alternate materials or vendors for the same. The Company also has a robust process of estimating the prices at a quarterly frequency, analysing deviations, if any, and taking short-term corrective measures in addition to altering the outlook for the long-term, if required. The Company also leverages its financial resources to modify the inventory levels as required keeping in mind the price outlook in the near term. Similarly, the Company modifies the contract period in negotiations with the vendors to either lock in prices or to keep them open based on the expected price movements. During the year ended 31st March, 2023 and 31st March, 2022, the Company had not entered into any derivative contracts to hedge exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices.

2) Credit Risk

Credit risk refers to risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Company. Credit risk arises primarily from financial assets such as trade receivables, investment in mutual funds, derivative financial instruments, other balances with banks and other receivables. The Company''s exposure to credit risk is disclosed in note 5 (except equity shares, bonds and debentures) 6, 10 ,11A and 11B.

The Company has adopted a policy of only dealing with counterparties that have sufficiently high credit rating. The Company''s exposure and credit ratings of its counterparties are continuously monitored and the aggregate value of transactions is reasonably spread amongst the counterparties.

Credit risk arising from investment in mutual funds, derivative financial instruments, term deposits and other balances with banks is limited and there is no collateral held against these because the counterparties are banks and recognised financial institutions with high credit ratings assigned by the international credit rating agencies.

The average credit period ranges from 30 to 45 days on sales of products. Credit risk arising from trade receivables is managed in accordance with the Company''s established policy, procedures and control relating to customer credit risk management. Credit quality of a customer is assessed based on a detailed study of creditworthiness and accordingly individual credit limits are defined/modified. The concentration of credit risk is limited due to the fact that the customer base is large. There is no customer representing more than 5% of the total balance of trade receivables.

3) Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet commitments associated with financial instruments that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. Liquidity risk may result from an inability to sell a financial asset quickly at close to its fair value.

The Company has an established liquidity risk management framework for managing its short term, medium term and long term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Company''s exposure to liquidity risk arises primarily from mismatches of the maturities of financial assets and liabilities. The Company manages the liquidity risk by maintaining adequate funds in cash and cash equivalents. The Company also has adequate credit facilities agreed with banks to ensure that there is sufficient cash to meet all its normal operating commitments in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The Company believes that its liquidity position ('' 4,269.98 crores as at 31st March 2023 (Previous Year -'' 3,574.94 crores)), anticipated future internally generated funds from operations, and its fully available revolving undrawn credit facility will enable it to meet its future known obligations in the ordinary course of business. However, if liquidity needs were to arise, the Company believes it has access to financing arrangements, value of unencumbered assets, which should enable it to meet its ongoing capital, operating, and other liquidity requirements.

The liquidity position of the Company mentioned above, includes :

i) Cash and cash equivalents as disclosed in the Cash Flow Statement

ii) Current/ Non-Current term deposits as disclosed in Other Financial Assets and Other Balances with Banks

iii) Investments in debentures or bonds (including interest accrued on the same)

The Company''s liquidity management process as monitored by management, includes- Day to day funding, managed by monitoring future cash flows to ensure that requirements can be met;

- Maintaining rolling forecasts of the Company''s liquidity position on the basis of expected cash flows;

- Maintaining diversified credit lines.

For the purpose of the Company''s capital management, capital includes issued capital and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company. The primary objective of the Company when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to maximise shareholder value.

As at 31st March, 2023 and 31st March, 2022, the Company has only one class of equity shares and has low debt. Consequent to such capital structure, there are no externally imposed capital requirements. In order to maintain or achieve an optimal capital structure, the Company allocates its capital for distribution as dividend or re-investment into business based on its long term financial plans.

a. Contingent Liabilities

('' in Crores)

As at 31.03.2023

As at 31.03.2022

Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts

i. Tax matters in dispute under appeal

Income Tax

247.17

242.62

Value Added Tax, Goods & Service Tax, Sales Tax, Entry Tax, Octroi & Trade Tax

154.15

159.20

Excise, Service Tax & Customs

15.17

14.86

ii. Labour related disputes

31.53

21.58

iii. Disputes relating to property matters

25.07

22.52

iv. Others (includes disputes on matters pertaining to rent deposits, electricity, consumer cases, etc)

17.93

18.42

Total

491.02

479.20

The above claims are pending before various Appellate Authorities. The management including its advisors expect that its position will likely be upheld on ultimate resolution and will not have a material adverse effect on the Company''s financial statement.

b. Commitments

('' in Crores)

As at 31.03.2023

As at 31.03.2022

1. Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for

i. Towards Property, Plant and Equipment

1,644.83

626.12

ii. Towards Intangible Assets

28.59

15.27

2. Letters of Credit and Bank guarantees issued by bankers towards procurement of goods and services and outstanding as at year end

80.07

104.84

NOTE 35 : EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(1) Post-employment benefits* :

(a) Defined benefit gratuity plan (Funded)

The Company has defined benefit gratuity plan for its employees, which requires contribution to be made to a separately administered fund. It is governed by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Under the Act, all employees who have completed five years of service are entitled to specific benefit. The level of benefits provided depends on the member''s length of service and salary at retirement age. There is no separate contribution by the employee in the fund. The fund has the form of a trust and it is governed by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the administration of the plan assets including investment of the funds in accordance with the norms prescribed by the Government of India.

Each year, the Board of Trustees and the Company review the level of funding in the Trust. Such a review includes the asset-liability matching strategy and assessment of the investment risk. The Company (employer) contributes to the fund based on the results of this annual review and ensures that the trust is adequately funded. Generally, it aims to have a portfolio mix of sovereign debt instruments, debt instruments of Corporates and equity instruments. The Company aims to keep annual contributions relatively stable at a level such that no significant plan deficits (based on valuation performed) will arise.

Every two years an Asset-Liability-Matching study is performed in which the consequences of the investments are analysed in terms of risk and return profiles. The Board of Trustees, based on the study, take appropriate decisions on the duration of instruments in which investments are done. As per the latest study, there is no Asset-Liability-Mismatch. There has been no change in the process used by the Company to manage its risks from prior periods.

As the plan assets include significant investments in quoted debt and equity instruments, the Company is exposed to the risk of impacts arising from fluctuation in interest rates and risks associated with equity market.

Fair value of the Company''s own transferable financial instruments held as plan assets : NIL

(b) Defined benefit pension plan (Unfunded)

The Company operates a defined benefit pension plan for certain specified employees and is payable upon the employee satisfying certain conditions, as approved by the board of directors.

(c) Defined benefit post-retirement medical benefit plan (Unfunded)

The Company operates a defined post-retirement medical benefit plan for certain specified employees and payable upon the employee satisfying certain conditions.

Aforesaid post-employment benefit plans typically expose the Company to actuarial risks such as : investment risk, interest rate risk, longevity risk and salary risk.

The sensitivity analyses presented above may not be representative of the actual change in the defined benefit obligation as it is unlikely that the change in assumptions would occur in isolation of one another as some of the assumptions may be correlated. Furthermore, in presenting the above sensitivity analysis, the present value of the defined benefit obligation has been calculated using the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period, which is the same as that applied in calculating the defined benefit obligation liability recognised in the Balance Sheet.

The average duration of the defined benefit plan obligation at the end of the reporting period is 10.49 years (Previous year -10.46 years).

The Company expects to make a contribution of '' 26.77 crores (Previous year - '' 19.66 crores) to the defined benefit plans during the next financial year.

(d) Provident Fund

The Provident Fund assets and liabilities are managed by ''Asian Paints Office Provident Fund'' and ''Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund'' in line with The Employees'' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

The plan guarantees minimum interest at the rate notified by the Provident Fund Authorities. The contribution by the employer and employee together with the interest accumulated thereon are payable to employees at the time of separation from the Company or retirement, whichever is earlier. The benefit vests immediately on rendering of the services by the employee. In terms of the guidance note issued by the Institute of Actuaries of India for measurement of provident fund liabilities, the actuary has provided a valuation of provident fund liability and based on the assumptions provided below, there is no shortfall as at 31st March, 2023.

Participation by all employees in provident funds plans is mandatory. Contribution to Provident Fund is made @ 12% of salary (computed in accordance with the prevalent regulations) by the employee. Similarly, the Company also contributes to the Provident Fund specified percentage of salary as per the prevalent regulations. Employees have the option to voluntarily contribute a higher amount.

The Company contributed '' 21.26 crores (Previous year - '' 19.41 crores) towards Asian Paints Office Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2023. The Company contributed ? 13.44 crores (Previous year - '' 11.56 crores) towards Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2023.

(2) Other Long term employee benefits :

Annual Leave and Sick Leave assumptions

The liability towards compensated absences (annual leave and sick leave) for the year ended 31st March, 2023 based on actuarial valuation carried out by using Projected Accrued Benefit Method resulted in increase in liability by '' 9.80 crores (Previous year - increased by '' 12.42 crores).

Further, the 2021 Plan replaced the existing Deferred Incentive Scheme (which provided for deferred cash payouts based on performance of the employees and satisfaction of vesting conditions). Pursuant to launch of 2021 Plan, the eligible employees were given option to convert existing deferred incentive benefit for FY 2020-21 into ESOPs. Accordingly, stock options were granted to those employees opting for ESOPs.

The Administrator approved secondary purchase of shares equivalent to the options granted in August 2021 through Asian Paints Employees Stock Ownership Trust ("ESOP Trust" or "Trust") which is shown as treasury shares in the Statement of Changes in Equity.

(3) Employee share based payment plans

During the year ended 31st March, 2022, the Company implemented Asian Paints Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 ("2021 Plan"). The plan was approved by the shareholders in the Company''s 75th AGM held on 29th June, 2021. The 2021 Plan enables grant of stock options to the eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries not exceeding 25,00,000 Shares, which is 0.26 % of the paid up equity share capital of the Company as on 12th May, 2021. Further, the stock options to any single employee under the Plan shall not exceed 5,00,000 Shares of the Company during the tenure of the Plan, subject to compliance with Applicable Law.

The options granted under 2021 Plan have a maximum vesting period of 4 years. The options granted are based on the performance of the employees during the year of the grant and their continuing to remain in service over the next 3 years. The process for determining the eligibility of employees for the grant of stock options under the 2021 Plan shall be determined by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (Administrator of the 2021 Plan) in consultation with Managing Director & CEO and based on employee''s grade, performance rating and such other criteria as may be considered appropriate. The employees shall be entitled to receive one equity share of the Company on exercise of each stock option, subject to performance of the employees and continuation of employment over the vesting period. The exercise price for stock options granted are at a discount of 50% to the Reference Share Price (the average of the daily high and low of the volume weighted average prices of the Shares quoted on a recognised stock exchange during the 22 trading days preceding the day on which the grant is made) of the shares of the Company as defined under 2021 Plan.

There are no loans and advances in the nature of loans given to subsidiaries, associates and others and investment in shares of the Company by such parties as at 31st March, 2023 and 31st March, 2022.

NOTE 36(B) : DISCLOSURE AS PER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

The details of loans, guarantees and investments under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 are as follows :

(i) Details of Investments made are given in Note 5(A)(a)(i) and 5(A)(a)(ii).

(ii) There are no guarantees issued or loans given by the Company as at 31st March, 2023 and 31st March, 2022.

NOTE 37 : ACQUISITIONS AND INCORPORATIONS(a) Equity infusion in Weatherseal Fenestration Private Limited :

The Company entered into Shareholders Agreement and Share Subscription Agreement entered with the promoters of Weatherseal Fenestration Private Limited ("Weatherseal") on 1st April, 2022. Weatherseal is engaged in the business of interior decoration/furnishing, including manufacturing uPVC windows and door systems.

The Company subscribed to 51% of the equity share capital of Weatherseal for a cash consideration of '' 18.8 crores on 14th June, 2022. Accordingly, Weatherseal became a subsidiary of the Company. Further, in accordance with the Shareholders Agreement and the Share Subscription Agreement, the Company has agreed to acquire further stake of 23.9% in Weatherseal Fenestration from its promoter shareholders, in a staggered manner, over the next 3 years period. The Company has also entered into a put contract for acquisition of 25.1% stake in Weatherseal.

On the day of acquisition, the Company recognised derivative asset / liability (net) for the same, initially measured at fair value and correspondingly adjusted in the cost of investment amounting to '' 1.86 crores. On 31st March, 2023, fair value of the derivative asset / liability (net) is '' 2.25 crores. Fair valuation impact of '' 0.39 crores is recognised in the Statement of Profit & Loss for the year ended 31st March, 2023 towards derivative contracts.

(b) Investment in Obgenix Software Private Limited :

The Company entered into Share Purchase Agreement and other definitive documents with the shareholders of Obgenix Software Private Limited (popularly known by the brand name of ''White Teak'') on 1st April, 2022. White Teak is engaged in designing, trading or otherwise dealing in all types and description of decorative lighting products and fans, etc. In accordance with the agreement, the remaining 51% of the equity share capital would be acquired in a staggered manner.

The Company acquired 49% of the equity share capital of ''White Teak'' on 2nd April, 2022 for a cash consideration of ~ '' 180 crores along with an earn out, payable after a year, subject to achievement of mutually agreed financial milestones. Accordingly, White Teak became an associate of the Company.

On the day of acquisition, the Company estimated and recognised gross obligation towards earn out for acquiring 49% stake amounting to '' 37.71 crores and derivative asset / liability (net) for acquiring the remaining 51% stake in White Teak at fair value with a corresponding adjustment in the cost of investment amounting to '' 1.32 crores.

On 31st March, 2023, fair value of earn out is '' 58.97 crores and that of derivative asset / liability (net) is '' 3.85 crores. Fair valuation impact of '' 21.26 crores and '' 5.17 crores is recognised in the Statement of Profit & Loss for the year ended 31st March, 2023 towards earn out and derivative contracts respectively.

(c) Incorporation of Asian Paints (Polymers) Limited :

On 11th January, 2023, the Company incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary named Asian Paints (Polymers) Private Limited (''APPPL'') for manufacturing of Vinyl Acetate Monomer and Vinyl Acetate Ethylene Emulsion in India. The Company invested '' 200 crores in equity share capital of Asian Paints (Polymers) Private Limited in the current year, thus subscribing to 20 crores equity shares of APPPL having a face value of '' 10 each.

(d) Agreement for acquisition of stake in Harind Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Private Limited :

The Company entered into Share Purchase Agreement and other definitive documents with the shareholders of Harind Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Private Limited (''Harind'') on 20th October, 2022 for purchase of majority stake over a period of 5 years, subject to fulfilment of certain conditions precedent in a staggered manner. Harind is a specialty chemicals company engaged in the business of nanotechnology-based research, manufacturing, and sale of a range of additives and specialized coatings.

On fulfilment of pre-condition, the acquisition would happen in the following manner :

(i) First tranche of 51% would be acquired for a consideration of '' 12.75 crores (approx.); and

(ii) Second tranche of 19% and third tranche of 20% would be acquired during the FY 2023-24 and FY 2027-28, respectively, on such consideration as agreed between the Company and the existing shareholders based on achievement of certain financial targets.

(e) Incorporation of Asian White Cement Holding Limited :

The Company has incorporated a subsidiary named Asian White Cement Holding Limited (''AWCHL'') along with other partners in Dubai International Financial Centre, UAE on 2nd May, 2023 for the purpose of setting up an operating Company in Fujairah, UAE. The Company is currently in the process of infusing capital in AWCHL and will hold 70% stake.

g) Other entities where significant influence exist :

i) Post employment-benefit plan entity :

Asian Paints (I) Limited Employees'' Gratuity Fund

ii) Other :

Asian Paints Office Provident Fund (Employee benefit plan)

Asian Paints Factory Employees'' Provident Fund (Employee benefit plan)

Asian Paints Management Cadres'' Superannuation Scheme (Employee benefit plan)


Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties :

1. The Company has been entering into transactions with related parties for its business purposes. The process followed for entering into transactions with related party is same as followed for unrelated party. Vendors are selected competitively having regard to strict adherence to quality, timely servicing and cost advantage. Further related party vendors provide additional advantages in terms of :

(a) Supplying products primarily to the Company,

(b) Advanced and innovative technology,

(c) Customization of products to suit the Company''s specific requirements, and

(d) Enhancement of the Company''s purchase cycle and assurance of just in time supply with resultant benefits-notably on working capital.

2 . The purchases from and sales to related parties are made on terms equivalent to and those applicable to all

unrelated parties on arm''s length transactions. Outstanding balances payable and receivable at the year-end are unsecured, interest free and will be settled in cash.

3. During the year ended 31st March, 2023, the Company has recorded an amount of '' 0.22 crores due from its subsidiaries and associates (Previous year - '' 0.21 crores) as provision for doubtful receivables in Statement of Profit and Loss. As at 31st March, 2023, the provision for doubtful receivables from its subsidiaries and associates is '' 7.31 crores (Previous year - '' 7.09 crores).

During the year ended 31st March, 2023, the Company has not written off any amount against doubtful receivables (Previous year - NIL).

The assessment of receivables is undertaken in each financial year through examining the financial position of related parties, the market and regulatory environment in which related parties operate and is in accordance with the accounting policy of the Company.

NOTE 39 : SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company has Forayed into new Home Decor products and services propelling its transition From ''share of surface'' to ''share of space''. Home Decor has strong synergy with the Company''s core business and hence is an essential part of the Company''s strategy. Considering the interlinked nature of products and services offered and the type of customers served, the resources are allocated across the Company interchangeably and business performance is reviewed as one segment. Thus, in accordance with Ind AS 108 - Segment Reporting, the Company''s business segment comprises of a single reportable operating segment of "Paints and Home Decor". Accordingly, no separate segment information has been provided. The comparative figures are reported in line with the current year.

NOTE 40 :

During year ended 31st March, 2022, the Company had re-assessed the expected timing of receipt of cashflow towards subsidy receivable from the State Governments in accordance with Ind AS 109 - Financial Instruments. Accordingly, an amount of '' 53.73 crores was computed under ''expected credit loss'' method and recognised as an exceptional item towards subsidy receivable for earlier years provided for time value of money in the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2022. The impact of this provision reversal / unwinding on account of passage of time has been recognised as non-operating income in the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2023.

G. Nature of CSR activities undertaken by the Company

The CSR initiatives of the Company aim towards inclusive development of the communities largely around the vicinity of its plants and registered office and at the same time ensure environmental protection through a range of structured interventions in the areas of :

(i) creating employability & enhancing the dignity of the painter/ carpenter/ plumber community

(ii) focus on water conservation, replenishment and recharge

(iii) enabling access to quality primary health care services

(iv) disaster relief measures

NOTE 43 : ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SCHEDULE III TO THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

(i) The Company does not have any benami property held in its name. No proceedings have been initiated on or are pending against the Company for holding benami property under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 (45 of 1988) and Rules made thereunder.

(ii) The Company has not been declared wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or other lender or government or any government authority.

(iii) The Company has complied with the requirement with respect to number of layers as prescribed under Section 2(87) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Restriction on number of layers) Rules, 2017.

(iv) Utilisation of borrowed funds and share premium

I 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

II 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 :

(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

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

(v) There is no income surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as search or survey), that has not been recorded in the books of account.

(vi) The Company has not traded or invested in crypto currency or virtual currency during the year.

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

NOTE 44 :

A competitor of the Company had filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) alleging the Company to be hindering its entry in the decorative paints market by virtue of unfair use of the Company''s position of dominance in the market. The CCI had passed a prima facie Order dated 14th January, 2020 directing the Director General ("DG") to conduct an investigation against the Company under the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002. The DG submitted a detailed report to the CCI. Based on the findings of the DG''s report and after hearing both the parties, the CCI passed a favourable order on 8th September, 2022 dismissing the allegations relating to abuse of dominance and anti-competitive agreements made by the competitor. The competitor has now filed an appeal against CCI''s order before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal. The said appeal is pending for hearing.

NOTE 45 :

The Financial Statements are approved for issue by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors at their respective meetings conducted on 11th May, 2023.


Mar 31, 2022

Description of nature and purpose of each reserve

General Reserve - General reserve is created from time to time by way of transfer of profits from retained earnings for appropriation purposes. General reserve is created by a transfer from one component of equity to another and is not an item of other comprehensive income.

Capital Reserve -

a. Capital reserve of ? 5000/- was created on merger of ''Pentasia Chemicals Ltd'' with the Company, pursuant to scheme of Rehabilitation-cum-Merger sanctioned by Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction in the financial year 1995-96.

b. Capital Reserve of ? 44.38 crores was created on merger of Asian Paints (International) Limited, Mauritius, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, with the Company as per the order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal.

Capital Redemption Reserve This reserve was created for redemption of preference shares in the financial year 1989-90. The preference shares were redeemed in the financial year 1990-91.

Remeasurement of defined benefit plans This represents the cumulative gains and losses arising on the remeasurement of defined benefit plans in accordance with Ind AS 19 that have been recognized in other comprehensive income.

Share based payment reserve - This represents the fair value of the stock options granted by the Company under the 2021 Plan accumulated over the vesting period. The reserve will be utilised on exercise of the options.

Treasury shares 1 This represents cost incurred by the Company to purchase its own equity shares from secondary market through the Company''s ESOP trust for issuing the shares to the eligible employees on exercise of stock options granted under the 2021 Plan.

Debt instruments through other comprehensive income -This represents the cumulative gains and losses arising on the revaluation of debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income that have been • recognized in other comprehensive income, net of amounts reclassified to profit or loss when such assets are disposed off and impairment losses on such instruments.

Equity instruments through other comprehensive income - This represents the cumulative gains and losses arising on the revaluation of equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, under an irrevocable option, net of amounts reclassified to retained earnings when such assets are disposed off.

# The Company is eligible to avail interest free loan in respect of 50% of VAT paid within Haryana on the sale of goods produced at Rohtak plant for a period of 7 financial years beginning from April 2010. The Company has received total interest free loan of ? 37.02 crores (Previous year - ? 37.02 crore) for the period from April 2010 to March 2015. Loan received post transition to Ind AS (w.e.f 01.04.2015) are recognised at fair value using prevailing market interest rate for equivalent loan. The difference between the gross proceeds and fair value of the loan is the benefit derived from the interest free loan and is recognised as deferred income (Refer note 19).

This loan is secured by way of a bank guarantee issued by the Company and is repayable after a period of 5 years from the date of receipt of interest free loan. For the year ended 31st March, 2016 and 31st March, 2017, the Company had made the necessary application to the Haryana Government for the issue of eligibility certificate. As on 31st March, 2022, the Company has repaid loan of ? 17.20 crores (Previous year - ? 9.31 crores).

* Default in terms of repayment of principal and interest - NIL.

The amounts receivable from customers become due after expiry of credit period which on an average ranges around from 30 to 45 days. There is no significant financing component in any transaction with the customers.

The Company provides agreed upon performance warranty for selected range of products and services. The amount of liability towards such warranty is immaterial.

The Company does not have any remaining performance obligation as contracts entered for sale of goods are for a shorter duration and sale of service contracts are measured as per output method.

The Company has recognized revenue of ? 14.61 crores (31st March 2021: ? 4.90 crores) from the amounts included under advance received from customers at the beginning of the year.

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 risks: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include borrowings, investments, trade payables, trade receivables and derivative financial instruments.

a) Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. Since the Company has insignificant interest bearing borrowings, the exposure to risk of changes in market interest rates is minimal. The Company has not used any interest rate derivatives.

b) Foreign Currency Risk

Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company enters into forward exchange contracts with average maturity of less than one month to hedge against its foreign currency exposures relating to the recognised underlying liabilities and firm commitments. The Company''s policy is to hedge its exposures above predefined thresholds from recognised liabilities and firm commitments that fall due in 20-30 days. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

(ii) Financial Instrument measured at Amortised Cost

The carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortised cost in the Financial Statements are a reasonable approximation of their fair values since the Company does not anticipate that the carrying amounts would be significantly different from the values that would eventually be received or settled.

NOTE 29(C) : FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT - OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

The Company''s financial assets comprise mainly of investments, cash and cash equivalents, other balances with banks, trade receivables and other receivables and financial liabilities comprise mainly of borrowings, trade payables and other payables.

The Company is exposed to Market risk, Credit risk and Liquidity risk. The Board of Directors (''Board'') oversee the management of these financial risks through its Risk Management Committee. The Risk Management Policy of the Company formulated by the Risk Management Committee and approved by the Board, states the Company''s approach to address uncertainties in its endeavour to achieve its stated and implicit objectives. It prescribes the roles and responsibilities of the Company''s management, the structure for managing risks and the framework for risk management. The framework seeks to identify, assess and mitigate financial risks in order to minimize potential adverse effects on the Company''s financial performance. The Board has been monitoring the risks that the Company is exposed to due to outbreak of COVID-19. The Board has taken all necessary actions to mitigate the risks identified basis the information and situation present.

The following disclosures summarize the Company''s exposure to financial risks and information regarding use of derivatives employed to manage exposures to such risks. Quantitative sensitivity analyses have been provided to reflect the impact of reasonably possible changes in market rates on the financial results, cash flows and financial position of the Company.

c) Other Price Risk

Other price risk is the risk that the fair value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market traded price. Other price risk arises from financial assets such as investments in equity instruments and bonds. The Company is exposed to price risk arising mainly from investments in equity instruments recognised at FVTOCI. As at 31st March, 2022, the carrying value of such equity instruments recognised at FVTOCI amounts to ? 496.13 crores (Previous year - ? 578.42 crores). The details of such investments in equity instruments are given in Note 5(A)(b).


1) Market Risk (Contd.)

c) Other Price Risk (Contd.)

The Company is also exposed to price risk arising from investments in bonds and debentures recognised at FVTOCI. As at 31st March, 2022, the carrying value of such instruments recognised at FVTOCI amounts to ? 78.80 crores (Previous year - ? 109.68 crores). These being debt instruments, the exposure to risk of changes in market rates is minimal. The details of such investments in bonds and debentures are given in Note 5C.

The Company is mainly exposed to change in market rates of its investments in equity investments recognised at FVTOCI. A sensitivity analysis demonstrating the impact of change in market prices of these instruments from the prices existing as at the reporting date is given below:

If the equity prices had been higher/lower by 10% from the market prices existing as at 31st March, 2022, Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31st March, 2022 would increase by ? 43.85 crores (Previous year -? 51.11 crores) and decrease by ? 46.74crores (Previous year - ? 51.11 crores) respectively with a corresponding increase/decrease in Total Equity of the Company as at 31st March, 2022. 10% represents management''s assessment of reasonably possible change in equity prices.

2) Credit Risk

Credit risk refers to risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Company. Credit risk arises primarily from financial assets such as trade receivables, investment in mutual funds, derivative financial instruments, other balances with banks and other receivables. The Company''s exposure to credit risk is disclosed in note 5 (except equity shares, bonds and debentures) 6, 10 and 11B.

The Company has adopted a policy of only dealing with counterparties that have sufficiently high credit rating. The Company''s exposure and credit ratings of its counterparties are continuously monitored and the aggregate value of transactions is reasonably spread amongst the counterparties.

Credit risk arising from investment in mutual funds, derivative financial instruments and other balances with banks is limited and there is no collateral held against these because the counterparties are banks and recognised financial institutions with high credit ratings assigned by the international credit rating agencies.

The average credit period ranges from 30 to 45 days on sales of products. Credit risk arising from trade receivables is managed in accordance with the Company''s established policy, procedures and control relating to customer credit risk management. Credit quality of a customer is assessed based on a detailed study of credit worthiness and accordingly individual credit limits are defined/modified. The concentration of credit risk is limited due to the fact that the customer base is large. There is no customer representing more than 5% of the total balance of trade receivables.

For trade receivables, as a practical expedient, the Company computes credit loss allowance based on a provision matrix. 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. The provision matrix at the end of the reporting period is given below.

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet commitments associated with financial instruments that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. Liquidity risk may result from an inability to sell a financial asset quickly at close to its fair value.

The Company has an established liquidity risk management framework for managing its short term, medium term and long term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Company''s exposure to liquidity risk arises primarily from mismatches of the maturities of financial assets and liabilities. The Company manages the liquidity risk by maintaining adequate funds in cash and cash equivalents. The Company also has adequate credit facilities agreed with banks to ensure that there is sufficient cash to meet all its normal operating commitments in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The table below analyses derivative and non-derivative financial liabilities of the Company into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period from the reporting date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows.

For the purpose of the Company''s capital management, capital includes issued capital and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company. The primary objective of the Company when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to maximize shareholder value.

As at 31st March, 2022 and 31st March, 2021, the Company has only one class of equity shares and has low debt. Consequent to such capital structure, there are no externally imposed capital requirements. In order to maintain or achieve an optimal capital structure, the Company allocates its capital for distribution as dividend or re-investment into business based on its long term financial plans.

In accordance with Ind AS 109 - Financial Instruments, the Company has re-assessed expected timing of cashflow towards subsidy receivable from the State Governments and has accordingly provided for time value of money. Consequently, an amount of ? 53.73 crores computed under ''expected credit loss'' method is recognized as an exceptional item towards subsidy receivable for earlier years. The Company is confident about the ultimate realisation of the dues from the State governments. There is no credit risk attached to these receivables.

Proposed Dividend:

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 10th May, 2022 have recommended payment of final dividend of ? 15.50 (Rupees fifteen and Paise fifty only) per equity share of face value of ? 1 each for the financial year ended 31st March, 2022. The same amounts to ? 1,486.76 crores.

The above is subject to approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and hence is not recognised as a liability.

1) Post-employment benefits :

The Company has the following post-employment benefit plans:

a) Defined benefit gratuity plan (Funded)

The Company has defined benefit gratuity plan for its employees, which requires contribution to be made to a separately administered fund. It is governed by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Under the Act, employee who has completed five years of service is entitled to specific benefit. The level of benefits provided depends on the member''s length of service and salary at retirement age. The fund has the form of a trust and it is governed by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the administration of the plan assets including investment of the funds in accordance with the norms prescribed by the Government of India.

Each year, the Board of Trustees and the Company review the level of funding in the India gratuity plan. Such a review includes the asset-liability matching strategy and assessment of the investment risk. The Company decides its contribution based on the results of this annual review. Generally, it aims to have a portfolio mix of sovereign debt instruments, debt instruments of Corporates and equity instruments. The Company aims to

a) Defined benefit gratuity plan (Funded) (Contd.)

keep annual contributions relatively stable at a level such that no significant plan deficits (based on valuation performed) will arise.

Every two years an Asset-Liability-Matching study is performed in which the consequences of the investments are analysed in terms of risk and return profiles. The Board of Trustees, based on the study, take appropriate decisions on the duration of instruments in which investments are done. As per the latest study, there is no Asset-Liability-Mismatch. There has been no change in the process used by the Company to manage its risks from prior periods.

As the plan assets include significant investments in quoted debt and equity instruments, the Company is exposed to the risk of impacts arising from fluctuation in interest rates and risks associated with equity market.

Fair value of the Company''s own transferable financial instruments held as plan assets: NIL

b) Defined benefit pension plan (Unfunded)

The Company operates a defined benefit pension plan for certain specified employees and is payable upon the employee satisfying certain conditions, as approved by the board of directors.

c) Defined benefit post-retirement medical benefit plan (Unfunded)

The Company operates a defined post retirement medical benefit plan for certain specified employees and payable upon the employee satisfying certain conditions.

Aforesaid post-employment benefit plans typically expose the Company to actuarial risks such as: investment risk, interest rate risk, longevity risk and salary risk.

Investment Risk These Plans invest in long term debt instruments such as Government securities and highly rated corporate bonds. The valuation of such long term debt instrument is inversely proportionate to the interest rate movements. There is risk of volatility in asset values due to market fluctuations and impairment of assets due to credit losses.

Interest Risk The present value of the defined benefit liability is calculated using a discount rate which is determined by

reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on Government securities. A decrease in yields will increase the fund liabilities and vice-versa

Longevity Risk The present value of the defined benefit liability is calculated by reference to the best estimate of the

mortality of plan participants both during and after their employment. An increase in the life expectancy of the plan participants will increase the plan''s liability.

Salary Risk The present value of the defined benefit liability is calculated by reference to the future salaries of plan

participants. As such, an increase in salary of the plan participants will increase the plan''s liability.

The most recent actuarial valuation of the plan assets and the present value of defined obligation were carried out as at 31st March, 2022 by M/s Transvalue Consultants.

The following tables summarise the components of defined benefit expense recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss/OCI and the funded status and amounts recognised in the Balance Sheet for the respective plans:

The sensitivity analyses presented above may not be representative or the actual change in the defined benefit obligation as it is unlikely that the change in assumptions would occur in isolation of one another as some of the assumptions may be correlated. Furthermore, in presenting the above sensitivity analysis, the present value of the defined benefit obligation has been calculated using the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period, which is the same as that applied in calculating the defined benefit obligation liability recognised in the balance sheet.

The average duration of the defined benefit plan obligation at the end of the reporting period is 10.46 years (Previous year -10.48 years).

The Company expects to make a contribution of ? 19.66 crores (Previous year - ? 41.65 crores) to the defined benefit plans during the next financial years.

d) Provident Fund

The Provident Fund assets and liabilities are managed by ''Asian Paints Office Provident Fund'' and ''Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund'' in line with The Employees'' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

The plan guarantees minimum interest at the rate notified by the Provident Fund Authorities. The contribution by the employer and employee together with the interest accumulated thereon are payable to employees at the time of separation from the Company or retirement, whichever is earlier. The benefit vests immediately on rendering of the services by the employee. In terms of the guidance note issued by the Institute of Actuaries of India for measurement of provident fund liabilities, the actuary has provided a valuation of provident fund liability and based on the assumptions provided below, there is no shortfall as at 31st March, 2022.

The Company contributed ? 19.41 crores (Previous Year - ? 15.35 crores) towards Asian Paints Office Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2022. The Company contributed ? 11.56 crores (Previous Year - ? 9.65 crores) towards Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2022.

3) Employee share based payment plans

During the year ended 31st March, 2022, the Company implemented Asian Paints Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 ("2021 Plan"). The plan was approved by the shareholders in the Company''s 75th AGM held on 29th June, 2021. The 2021 Plan enables grant of stock options to the eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries not exceeding 25,00,000 Shares, which is 0.26 % of the paid up equity share capital of the Company as on 12th May, 2021. Further, the stock options to any single employee under the Plan shall not exceed 5,00,000 Shares of the Company during the tenure of the Plan, subject to compliance with Applicable Law.

The options granted under 2021 Plan have a maximum vesting period of 4 years. The options granted are based on the performance of the employees during the year of the grant and their continuing to remain in service over the next 3 years. The process for determining the eligibility of employees for the grant of stock options under the 2021 Plan shall be determined by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (Administrator of the 2021 Plan) in consultation with Managing Director & CEO and based on employee''s grade, performance rating and such other criteria as may be considered appropriate. The employees shall be entitled to receive one equity share of the Company on exercise of each stock option, subject to performance of the employees and continuation of employment over the vesting period. The exercise price for stock options granted are at a discount of 50% to the Reference Share Price (the average of the daily high and low of the volume weighted average prices of the Shares quoted on a recognised stock exchange during the 22 trading days preceding the day on which the grant is made) of the shares of the Company as defined under 2021 Plan.

Further, the 2021 Plan replaced the existing Deferred Incentive Scheme (which provided for deferred cash pay-outs based on performance of the employees and satisfaction of vesting conditions). Pursuant to launch of 2021 Plan, the eligible employees were given option to convert existing deferred incentive benefit for FY 2020-21 into ESOPs. Accordingly, stock options were granted to those employees opting for ESOPs.

The Administrator approved secondary purchase of shares equivalent to the options granted in August 2021 through Asian Paints Employees Stock Ownership Trust ("ESOP Trust" or "Trust") which is shown as treasury shares in the statement of changes in equity.

A competitor of the Company had filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) alleging the Company to be hindering its entry in the decorative paints market by virtue of unfair use of the Company''s position of dominance in the market. On 14th January 2020, the CCI passed a prima facie Order under the provisions of the Competition Act,

2002 directing the Director General (DG) to conduct an investigation into the matter. The Company had received notices seeking certain information and the Company has provided the same from time to time. The Commission is yet to pass a final order in this regard.

NOTE 39 : AMALGAMATION AND ACQUISITIONS

a) Amalgamation of Reno Chemicals Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics Private Limited with the Company

On 2nd September, 2021, the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai approved Scheme of amalgamation ("the Scheme") of Reno Chemicals Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics Private Limited ("Reno"), wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, with the Company. Pursuant to the necessary filings with the Registrars of Companies, Mumbai, the scheme has become effective from 17th September, 2021 with the appointed date of 1st April, 2019. Accordingly, the comparative period has been restated for the accounting impact of amalgamation, as if the amalgamation had occurred from the beginning of the comparative period in accordance with the Scheme.

b) Acquisition of Weatherseal Fenestration Private Limited:

On 1st April, 2022, the Company entered into the Shareholders Agreement and Share Subscription Agreement with the promoters of Weatherseal Fenestration Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as "Weatherseal Fenestration") for, inter alia, infusion of ? 19 crores (approx.) for 51% stake by subscription to equity share capital of Weatherseal Fenestration, subject to customary closing adjustments and conditions precedent. On fulfillment of such conditions, the acquisition of Weatherseal Fenestration shall be considered as completed and it will become a subsidiary of the Company. Further, in accordance with the Shareholders Agreement and the Share Subscription Agreement, the Company has agreed to acquire further stake of 23.9% in Weatherseal Fenestration from its promoter shareholders, in a staggered manner, over the next 3 years period. There is no impact of the above business acquisitions on the financial statements of the Company.

c) Acquisition of Obgenix Software Private Limited:

On 1st April, 2022, the Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement and other definitive documents with the shareholders of Obgenix Software Private Limited (popularly known by the brand name of ''White Teak'') for the acquisition of 100% of its equity share capital in a staggered manner over the period of next 3 years, subject to certain conditions. The Company has acquired 49% of its equity share capital for a consideration of ? 180 crores (approx.) along with an earn out upto a maximum of ? 114 crores, payable after a year, subject to achievement of mutually agreed financial milestones. The remaining 51% of the equity share capital would be acquired in a staggered manner. White Teak has become an associate of the Company from the date of acquisition. There is no impact of the above business acquisitions on the financial statements of the Company.

Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties: (Contd.)

(c) Customization of products to suit the Company''s specific requirements, and

(d) Enhancement of the Company''s purchase cycle and assurance of just in time supply with resultant benefits-notably on working capital.

2 . The purchases From and sales to related parties are made on terms equivalent to and those applicable to all

unrelated parties on arm''s length transactions. Outstanding balances payable and receivable at the year-end are unsecured, interest free and will be settled in cash.

3. During the year ended 31st March, 2022, the Company has recorded an amount of ? 0.21 crores from Asian Paints (Bangladesh) Ltd (Previous year - ? 0.17 crores) and NIL from Kadisco Paints and Adhesive Industry Share Company (Previous Year - ? 5.44 crores) as provision for doubtful receivables in Statement of Profit and Loss. As at 31st March, 2022, the provision for doubtful receivables is ? 1.65 crores for Asian Paints (Bangladesh) Ltd (Previous year - ? 1.44 crores) and ? 5.44 crores for Kadisco Paints and Adhesive Industry Share Company (Previous year -? 5.44 crores).

During the year ended 31st March, 2022, the Company has not written off any amount against doubtful receivables (Previous year - NIL).

The assessment of receivables is undertaken in each financial year through examining the financial position of related parties, the market and regulatory environment in which related parties operate and is in accordance with the accounting policy of the Company.

(i) The Company does not have any benami property held in its name. No proceedings have been initiated on or are pending against the Company for holding benami property under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 (45 of 1988) and Rules made thereunder.

(ii) The Company has not been declared wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or other lender or government or any government authority.

(iii) The Company has complied with the requirement with respect to number of layers as prescribed under section 2(87) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Restriction on number of layers) Rules, 2017.

(iv) Utilisation of borrowed funds and share premium

I 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

II 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:

(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

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

(v) There is no income surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as search or survey), that has not been recorded in the books of account.

(vi) The Company has not traded or invested in crypto currency or virtual currency during the year.

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

NOTE 47(B) : DISCLOSURE AS PER REGULATION 34(3) OF THE SEBI (LISTING OBLIGATIONS AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS) REGULATIONS, 2015

There are no loans and advances in the nature of loans given to subsidiaries, associates and others and investment in shares of the Company by such parties as at 31st March, 2022 and 31st March, 2021 (Refer note 39(a))

NOTE 47(C) : DISCLOSURE AS PER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

The details of loans, guarantees and investments under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 are as follows:

(i) Details of Investments made are given in Note 5(A)(a)(i) and 5(A)(a)(ii).

(ii) There are no guarantees issued or loans given by the Company as at 31st March, 2022 and 31st March, 2021 (Refer note 39(a)).

NOTE 48 :

The financial statements are approved for issue by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors at their respective meetings conducted on 10th May, 2022.


Mar 31, 2021

Contingent Liabilities

These provisions represent estimates made mainly for probable claims arising out of litigations/disputes pending with authorities under various statutes (Excise duty, Sales tax). The probability and the timing of the outflow with regard to these matters depend on the final outcome of the litigations/disputes. Hence, the Company is not able to reasonably ascertain the timing of the outflow.

Dues to Micro and Small Enterprises have been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis of information collected by the Management. This has been relied upon by the auditors.

a) Exposure in foreign currency - Hedged

The Company enters into forward exchange contracts to hedge against its foreign currency exposures relating to the underlying transactions and firm commitments. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

There are no guarantees issued by the Company in accordance with section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules issued thereunder.

1) Post-employment benefits :

The Company has the following post-employment benefit plans:

a) Defined benefit gratuity plan (Funded)

The Company has defined benefit gratuity plan for its employees, which requires contributions to be made to a separately administered fund. It is governed by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Under the Act, employee who has completed five years of service is entitled to specific benefit. The level of benefits provided depends on the member’s length of service and salary at retirement age. The fund has the form of a trust and it is governed by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the administration of the plan assets including investment of the funds in accordance with the norms prescribed by the Government of India.

Each year, the Board of Trustees and the Company review the level of funding in the India gratuity plan. Such a review includes the asset-liability matching strategy and assessment of the investment risk. The Company decides its contribution based on the results of this annual review. Generally, it aims to have a portfolio mix of sovereign debt instruments, debt instruments of Corporates and equity instruments. The Company aims to keep annual contributions relatively stable at a level such that no significant plan deficits (based on valuation performed) will arise.

Every two years an Asset-Liability-Matching study is performed in which the consequences of the investments are analysed in terms of risk and return profiles. The Board of Trustees, based on the study, takes appropriate decisions on the duration of instruments in which investments are done. As per the latest study, there is no Asset-Liability- Mismatch. There has been no change in the process used by the Company to manage its risks from prior periods. As the plan assets include significant investments in quoted debt and equity instruments, the Company is exposed to the risk of impacts arising from fluctuation in interest rates and risks associated with equity market.

Fair value of the Company’s own transferable financial instruments held as plan assets: NIL

b) Defined benefit pension plan (Unfunded)

The Company operates a defined benefit pension plan for certain specified employees and is payable upon the employee satisfying certain conditions, as approved by the board of directors.

c) Defined benefit post-retirement medical benefit plan (Unfunded)

The Company operates a defined post retirement medical benefit plan for certain specified employees and payable upon the employee satisfying certain conditions.

Aforesaid post-employment benefit plans typically expose the Company to actuarial risks such as: investment risk, interest rate risk, longevity risk and salary risk.

Investment Risk

These Plans invest in long term debt instruments such as Government securities and highly rated corporate bonds. The valuation of which is inversely proportionate to the interest rate movements. There is risk of volatility in asset values due to market fluctuations and impairment of assets due to credit losses.

Interest Risk

The present value of the defined benefit liability is calculated using a discount rate which is determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on Government securities. A decrease in yields will increase the fund liabilities and vice-versa

Longevity Risk

The present value of the defined benefit liability is calculated by reference to the best estimate of the mortality of plan participants both during and after their employment. An increase in the life expectancy of the plan participants will increase the plan’s liability.

Salary Risk

The present value of the defined benefit liability is calculated by reference to the future salaries of plan participants. As such, an increase in salary of the plan participants will increase the plan’s liability.

The most recent actuarial valuation of the plan assets and the present value of defined obligation were carried out as at 31st March, 2021 by M/s Transvalue Consultants. The present value of the defined benefit obligation and the related current service cost were measured using the projected unit credit method.

The sensitivity analyses presented above may not be representative of the actual change in the defined benefit obligation as it is unlikely that the change in assumptions would occur in isolation of one another as some of the assumptions may be correlated. Furthermore, in presenting the above sensitivity analysis, the present value of the defined benefit obligation has been calculated using the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period, which is the same as that applied in calculating the defined benefit obligation liability recognised in the Balance Sheet.

The average duration of the defined benefit plan obligation at the end of the reporting period is 10.48 years (Previous year -10.59 years).

The Company expects to make a contribution of Rs. 41.65 crores (Previous year - Rs. 24.31 crores) to the defined benefit plans during the next financial years.

Provident Fund

The Provident Fund assets and liabilities are managed by ‘Asian Paints Office Provident Fund’ and ‘Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund’ in line with The Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The plan guarantees minimum interest at the rate notified by the Provident Fund Authorities. The contribution by the employer and employee together with the interest accumulated thereon are payable to employees at the time of separation from the Company or retirement, whichever is earlier. The benefit vests immediately on rendering of the services by the employee. In terms of the guidance note issued by the Institute of Actuaries of India for measurement of provident fund liabilities, the actuary has provided a valuation of provident fund liability and based on the assumptions provided below, there is no shortfall as at 31st March 2021.

The Company contributed Rs. 15.35 crores (Previous Year - Rs. 13.63 crores) towards Asian Paints Office Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March 2021. The Company contributed Rs. 9.65 crores (Previous Year - Rs. 9.56 crores) towards Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2021.

Other Long term employee benefits:

Annual Leave and Sick Leave assumptions

The liability towards compensated absences (annual leave and sick leave) for the year ended 31st March, 2021 based on actuarial valuation carried out by using Projected Accrued Benefit Method resulted in increase in liability by Rs. 27.90 crores. (Previous Year- increased by `19.70 crores)

A competitor of the Company had filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) alleging the Company to be hindering its entry in the decorative paints market by virtue of unfair use of the Company’s position of dominance in the market. On 14th January 2020, the CCI passed a prima facie Order under the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 directing the Director General (DG) to conduct an investigation into the matter. The Company has received notices from the office of the DG seeking certain information and the Company has been providing the same from time to time.

The Board of Directors of the Company and of Reno Chemicals Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics Private Limited (‘Reno’), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company at their meetings held on 22nd January 2020 and 20th January 2020 respectively, had approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of Reno with the Company, subject to necessary statutory and regulatory approvals, including approval of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) under Sections 230 to 232 and other applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013. The final hearing of the petition for approval of the Scheme of amalgamation is pending before NCLT. Pending the approval of the Scheme of Amalgamation by NCLT, no effect has been given for the scheme in the Financial Statements.

INFORMATION ON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AS REQUIRED BY IND AS 24 - ‘RELATED PARTY DISCLO SURES’ FO R THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2021

a) Associates:

PPG Asian Paints Private Limited

Wholly owned subsidiaries of PPG Asian Paints Private Limited:

a) Revocoat India Private Limited

b) PPG Asian Paints Lanka Private Limited*

* The Company has ceased its business operations during the year.

Other entities where significant influence exist:

i) Post employment-benefit plan entity:

Asian Paints (India) Limited Employees’ Gratuity Fund

ii) Other :

Asian Paints Office Provident Fund (Employee benefit plan)

Asian Paints Factory Employees’ Provident Fund (Employee benefit plan)

Asian Paints Management Cadres’ Superannuation Scheme (Employee benefit plan)

Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties

1. The sales to and purchases from related parties are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s length transactions. Outstanding balances at the year-end are unsecured, interest free and will be settled in cash. There have been no guarantees received or provided for any related party receivables or payables.

2. Trade and other receivables are unsecured, interest free and will be settled in cash. During the year ended 31st March, 2021, the Company has recorded an amount of Rs. 0.17 crores from Asian Paints (Bangladesh) Ltd (Previous year - Rs. 0.30 crores) and Rs. 5.44 crores from Kadisco Paints and Adhesive Industry Share Company (Previous year- NIL) as provision for doubtful receivables in Statement of Profit and Loss. As at 31st March, 2021, the provision for doubtful receivables is Rs. 1.44 crores for Asian Paints (Bangladesh) Ltd (Previous year - Rs. 1.27 crores) and Rs. 5.44 crores for Kadisco Paints and Adhesive Industry Share Company (Previous year - NIL)

During the year ended 31st March, 2021, the Company has not written off any amount against doubtful receivables (Previous year - Rs. 0.03 crores).

The assessment of receivables is undertaken each financial year through examining the financial position of related parties, the market and regulatory environment in which related party operate and the accounting policy of the Company.

3. During the year ended 31st March 2021, the Company has provided an additional loan Rs. 1.85 crores ( Previous year - Rs. 6.25 crores) to its wholly owned subsidiary, Reno Chemicals Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Private Limited for its business activities. The loan is unsecured and repayable within a period of one year. The interest rate is in line with the prevailing yield of one year Government Security and the same is quarterly revised.

Basis of Segmentation:

Factors used to identify the reportable segments:

The Company has following business segments, which are its reportable segments. These segments offer different products and services, and are managed separately because they require different technology and production processes. Operating segment disclosures are consistent with the information provided to and reviewed by the chief operating decision maker.

The measurement principles of segments are consistent with those used in Significant Accounting Policies. There are no inter segment transfer.

All non-current assets of the Company are located in India.

There is no transactions with single external customer which amounts to 10% or more of the Company’s revenue.

During the previous year ended 31st March, 2020, the Company had made an assessment of the recoverable value of investment in its subsidiaries taking into account the past business performance, prevailing business conditions and revised expectations of the future performance.

a. The recoverable value of investment in Sleek International Private Limited was the value in use determined as per discounted cash flow method. The discount rate used was 12.25%.

b. Maxbhumi Developers Limited (MBL) is an asset holding Company having land held for sale. It had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a buyer for sale of the land. The recoverable value of land from the proposed sale transaction less estimated incidental expenses is used to determine the value of investment in the subsidiary (Level 2 hierarchy of fair value measurement).

Total cash flows for leases including variable lease payments is Rs. 326.07 crores (Previous year - Rs. 315.81 crores) which includes finance cost on lease liability of Rs. 49.47 crores (Previous year - Rs. 55.70 crores).

The Financial Statements are approved for issue by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors at their respective meetings conducted on 12th May, 2021.


Mar 31, 2019

The recoverable amount of this CGU for impairment testing is determined based on value-in-use calculations which uses cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by management covering a five-year period (Previous year - six year), as the Company believes this to be the most appropriate timescale for reviewing and considering annual performance before applying a fixed terminal value multiple to the final cash flows.

Cash flows beyond the five-year period (Previous year - six year) were extrapolated using estimate rates stated below.

As at 31st March, 2019 and 31st March, 2018, goodwill in respect of Bath Fittings Business was not impaired.

Discount rates- Management estimates discount rates using pre-tax rates that reflect current market assessments of the risks specific to the CGU, taking into consideration the time value of money and individual risks of the underlying assets that have not been incorporated in the cash flow estimates. The discount rate calculation is based on the specific circumstances of the Company and its operating segments and is derived from its weighted average cost of capital (WACC).

Growth rates - The growth rates are based on industry growth forecasts. Management determines the budgeted growth rates based on past performance and its expectations on market development. The weighted average growth rates used were consistent with industry reports.

The cost of inventories recognised as an expense during the year is disclosed in Note 24.

The cost of inventories recognised as an expense includes Rs. 2.98 crores (Previous year Rs.14.22 crores) in respect of write down of inventory to net realisable value. There has been no reversal of such write down in current and previous years.

b) Terms/rights attached to equity shares

The Company has only one class of shares referred to as equity shares having a par value of Rs.1 per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The Company declares and pays dividends in Indian Rupees. Payment of dividend is also made in foreign currency to shareholders outside India. The final dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

@ As per the records of the Company, including its register of members.

As per the Companies Act 2013, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining assets of the Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts in the event of liquidation of the Company. However no such preferential amounts exist currently. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the shareholders.

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 22nd October, 2018 declared an interim dividend of Rs. 2.85 (Rupees two and paise eighty five only) per equity share of the face value of Rs.1 each. The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 9th May, 2019 have recommended a payment of final dividend of '' 7.65 (Rupees seven and paise sixty five only) per equity share of the face value of Rs.1 each for the financial year ended 31st March, 2019. If approved, the total dividend (interim and final dividend) for the financial year 2018-19 will be Rs.10.50 (Rupees ten and paise fifty only) per equity share of the face value of Rs.1 each ('' 8.70 per equity share of the face value of Rs.1 each was paid as total dividend for the previous year).

Description of nature and purpose of each reserve

Capital Reserve :

a. Capital reserve of Rs. 5000/- was created on merger of ''Pentasia Chemicals Ltd'' with the Company, pursuant to scheme of Rehabilitation-cum-Merger sanctioned by Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction in the financial year 1995-96.

b. Capital Reserve of Rs. 44.38 crores was created on merger of Asian Paints (International) Limited, Mauritius, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, with the Company as per the order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal.

Capital Redemption Reserve - This reserve was created for redemption of preference shares in the financial year 1989-90. The preference shares were redeemed in the financial year 1990-91.

General Reserve - General reserve is created from time to time by way of transfer profits from retained earnings for appropriation purposes. General reserve is created by a transfer from one component of equity to another and is not an item of other comprehensive income.

Debt Instruments through Other Comprehensive Income - This represents the cumulative gains and losses arising on the revaluation of debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income that have been recognized in other comprehensive income, net of amounts reclassified to profit or loss when such assets are disposed off and impairment losses on such instruments.

Equity Instruments through Other Comprehensive Income - This represents the cumulative gains and losses arising on the revaluation of equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, under an irrevocable option, net of amounts reclassified to retained earnings when such assets are disposed off.

Notes:

## The Company is eligible to avail interest free loan in respect of 50% of VAT paid within Haryana on the sale of goods produced at Rohtak plant for a period of 7 financial years beginning from April 2010. For the year ended 31st March, 2011, 31st March, 2012 and 31st March, 2013, the Company has already received the interest free loan of Rs. 3.41 crores, Rs. 5.90 crores and Rs. 7.89 crores respectively. Loan received post transition to Ind AS (w.e.f 01.04.2015) are recognised at fair value using prevailing market interest rate for equivalent loan. The difference between the gross proceeds and fair value of the loan is the benefit derived from the interest free loan and is recognised as deferred income (Refer note 19).

This loan is secured by way of a bank guarantee issued by the Company and is repayable after a period of 5 years from the date of receipt of interest free loan. For the year ended 31st March, 2014, 31st March, 2015, 31st March, 2016 and 31st March, 2017, the Company had made the necessary application to the Haryana Government for the issue of eligibility certificate.

@ Overdraft in current account carries interest rate @ 8.60% p.a. (as at 31st March, 2018 it was 8.15% p.a.)

* Default in terms of repayment of principal and interest - NIL.

# Consequent to the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) with effect from 1st July, 2017, Central Excise, Value Added Tax (VAT) etc. have been subsumed into GST. In accordance with Indian Accounting Standards and Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013, unlike Excise Duties, levies like GST, VAT etc. are not part of Revenue. Accordingly, the figures for the year ended 31st March, 2019 is not strictly relatable to previous year. The following additional information is being provided to facilitate such understanding:

* The Company''s manufacturing facility at Khandala, Maharashtra has been granted "Mega Project Status" by Government of Maharashtra (GoM) and hence is eligible for Industrial Promotion Subsidy (IPS) under Package Scheme of Incentive, 2007 in the form of refund of VAT paid to Maharashtra Government, exemption on electricity duty and stamp duty within a period of 9 years from the date of commencement of commercial production, restricted to a maximum of 100% of fixed capital investment as per the Eligibility Certificate issued by Director of Industries, Government of Maharashtra. Based on Memorandum of Understanding and clarifications from GoM, the Company has continued to recognise the incentive computed based on SGST paid to GoM. Further, in terms of the Ind AS 20 - "Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance", eligible incentive as mentioned above amounting to Rs. 133.41 crores (Previous year Rs.162.36 crores) for year ended 31st March, 2019 is credited to Statement of Profit and Loss and included under the head "Other operating income" on accrual basis.

The amounts receivable from customers become due after expiry of credit period which on an average is less than 30 days. There is no significant financing component in any transaction with the customers.

The Company provides agreed upon performance warranty for selected range of products. The amount of liability towards such warranty is immaterial.

The Company does not have any remaining performance obligation as contracts entered for sale of goods are for a shorter duration. There are no contracts for sale of services wherein, performance obligation is unsatisfied to which transaction price has been allocated.

(ii) Financial Instrument measured at Amortised Cost

The carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortised cost in the financial statements are a reasonable approximation of their fair values since the Company does not anticipate that the carrying amounts would be significantly different from the values that would eventually be received or settled.

1(A). FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT - OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

The Company''s financial liabilities comprise mainly of borrowings, trade payables and other payables. The Company''s financial assets comprise mainly of investments, cash and cash equivalents, other balances with banks, loans, trade receivables and other receivables. The Company is exposed to Market risk, Credit risk and Liquidity risk. The Board of Directors (''Board'') oversee the management of these financial risks through its Risk Management Committee. The Risk Management Policy of the Company formulated by the Risk Management Committee and approved by the Board, states the Company''s approach to address uncertainties in its endeavour to achieve its stated and implicit objectives. It prescribes the roles and responsibilities of the Company''s management, the structure for managing risks and the framework for risk management. The framework seeks to identify, assess and mitigate financial risks in order to minimize potential adverse effects on the Company''s financial performance.

The following disclosures summarize the Company''s exposure to financial risks and information regarding use of derivatives employed to manage exposures to such risks. Quantitative sensitivity analyses have been provided to reflect the impact of reasonably possible changes in market rates on the financial results, cash flows and financial position of the Company.

1) 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 risks: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include borrowings, investments, trade payables, trade receivables, loans and derivative financial instruments.

a) Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. Since the Company has insignificant interest bearing borrowings, the exposure to risk of changes in market interest rates is minimal. The Company has not used any interest rate derivatives.

b) Foreign Currency Risk

Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company enters into forward exchange contracts with average maturity of less than one month to hedge against its foreign currency exposures relating to the recognised underlying liabilities and firm commitments. The Company''s policy is to hedge its exposures above predefined thresholds from recognised liabilities and firm commitments that fall due in 20-30 days. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

The above table represents total exposure of the Company towards foreign exchange denominated liabilities (net). The details of exposures hedged using forward exchange contracts are given as a part of Note 36(a) and the details of unhedged exposures are given as part of Note 36(b).

The Company is mainly exposed to changes in USD. The below table demonstrates the sensitivity to a 5% increase or decrease in the USD against INR, with all other variables held constant. The sensitivity analysis is prepared on the net unhedged exposure of the Company as at the reporting date. 5% represents management''s assessment of reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rate.

c) Other Price Risk

Other price risk is the risk that the fair value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market traded price. Other price risk arises from financial assets such as investments in equity instruments and bonds. The Company is exposed to price risk arising mainly from investments in equity instruments recognised at FVTOCI. As at 31st March, 2019, the carrying value of such equity instruments recognised at FVTOCI amounts to Rs. 454.72 crores (Previous year Rs. 445.37 crores). The details of such investments in equity instruments are given in Note 4 (I)(A)(b).

The Company is also exposed to price risk arising from investments in bonds recognised at FVTOCI. As at 31st March, 2019, the carrying value of such instruments recognised at FVTOCI amounts to Rs. 79.51 crores (Previous year Rs. 80.47 crores). These being debt instruments, the exposure to risk of changes in market rates is minimal. The details of such investments in bonds are given in Note 4 (I)(C).

The Company is mainly exposed to change in market rates of its investments in equity investments recognised at FVTOCI. A sensitivity analysis demonstrating the impact of change in market prices of these instruments from the prices existing as at the reporting date is given below: If the equity prices had been higher/lower by 10% from the market prices existing as at 31st March, 2019, Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31st March, 2019 would increase by Rs. 40.18 crores (2017-18 Rs. 41.27 crores) and decrease by Rs. 45.47 crores (2017-18 Rs. 44.54 crores) respectively with a corresponding increase/decrease in Total Equity of the Company as at 31st March, 2019. 10% represents management''s assessment of reasonably possible change in equity prices.

2) Credit Risk

Credit risk refers to risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Company Credit risk arises primarily from financial assets such as trade receivables, investment in mutual funds, derivative financial instruments, other balances with banks, loans and other receivables. The Company''s exposure to credit risk is disclosed in note 4 (except equity shares and bonds), 5, 6, 10 and 11B. The Company has adopted a policy of only dealing with counterparties that have sufficiently high credit rating. The Company''s exposure and credit ratings of its counterparties are continuously monitored and the aggregate value of transactions is reasonably spread amongst the counterparties.

Credit risk arising from investment in mutual funds, derivative financial instruments and other balances with banks is limited and there is no collateral held against these because the counterparties are banks and recognised financial institutions with high credit ratings assigned by the international credit rating agencies.

The average credit period on sales of products is less than 30 days. Credit risk arising from trade receivables is managed in accordance with the Company''s established policy, procedures and control relating to customer credit risk management. Credit quality of a customer is assessed based on a detailed study of credit worthiness and accordingly individual credit limits are defined/modified. The concentration of credit risk is limited due to the fact that the customer base is large. There is no customer representing more than 5% of the total balance of trade receivables. For trade receivables, as a practical expedient, the Company computes credit loss allowance based on a provision matrix. 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. The provision matrix at the end of the reporting period is as follows:

3) Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet commitments associated with financial instruments that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. Liquidity risk may result from an inability to sell a financial asset quickly at close to its fair value.

The Company has an established liquidity risk management framework for managing its short term, medium term and long term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Company''s exposure to liquidity risk arises primarily from mismatches of the maturities of financial assets and liabilities. The Company manages the liquidity risk by maintaining adequate funds in cash and cash equivalents. The Company also has adequate credit facilities agreed with banks to ensure that there is sufficient cash to meet all its normal operating commitments in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The table below analyses derivative and non-derivative financial liabilities of the Company into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period from the reporting date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows.

2(B). CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

For the purpose of the Company''s capital management, capital includes issued capital and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company. The primary objective of the Company when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to maximize shareholder value.

As at 31st March, 2019, the Company has only one class of equity shares and has low debt. Consequent to such capital structure, there are no externally imposed capital requirements. In order to maintain or achieve an optimal capital structure, the Company allocates its capital for distribution as dividend or re-investment into business based on its long term financial plans.

3. DIVIDEND

Proposed Dividend:

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 09th May, 2019 have recommended a payment of final dividend of Rs. 7.65 (Rupees seven and paise sixty five only) per equity share of face value of Rs.1 each for the financial year ended 31st March, 2019. The same amounts to v 884.62 crores including dividend distribution tax of Rs.150.83 crores.

The above is subject to approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and hence is not recognised as a liability.

* Includes special dividend of Rs. 2 per share declared on occasion of completion of 75 years of Company.

4. DETAILS OF HEDGED AND UNHEDGED EXPOSURE IN FOREIGN CURRENCY DENOMINATED MONETARY ITEMS

a. Exposure in foreign currency - Hedged

The Company enters into forward exchange contracts to hedge against its foreign currency exposures relating to the underlying transactions and firm commitments. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

5(B). DISCLOSURE AS PER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

The details of loans, guarantees and investments under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 are as follows:

(i) Details of Investments made are given in Note 4(I)(A)(a)(i) and 4(I)(A)(a)(ii).

6. PURSUANT TO IND AS-17 - LEASES'', THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS DISCLOSED

A. Assets given on operating lease

The Company does not have any assets given on operating lease during the reporting period.

B. Assets taken on operating lease

a) The Company has taken certain assets such as Vehicles, Computers, Information Technology hardware and Office space on operating lease. The lease rentals are payable by the Company on a monthly or quarterly basis.

7. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

1) Post-employment benefits :

The company has the following post-employment benefit plans:

a) Defined benefit gratuity plan (Funded)

The company has defined benefit gratuity plan for its employees, which requires contributions to be made to a separately administered fund. It is governed by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Under the Act, employee who has completed five years of service is entitled to specific benefit. The level of benefits provided depends on the member''s length of service and salary at retirement age. The fund has the form of a trust and it is governed by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the administration of the plan assets including investment of the funds in accordance with the norms prescribed by the Government of India.

Each year, the Board of Trustees and the Company review the level of funding in the India gratuity plan. Such a review includes the asset-liability matching strategy and assessment of the investment risk. The Company decides its contribution based on the results of this annual review. Generally, it aims to have a portfolio mix of sovereign debt instruments, debt instruments of Corporates and equity instruments. The Company aims to keep annual contributions relatively stable at a level such that no significant plan deficits (based on valuation performed) will arise.

Every two years an Asset-Liability-Matching study is performed in which the consequences of the investments are analysed in terms of risk and return profiles. The Board of Trustees, based on the study, takes appropriate decisions on the duration of instruments in which investments are done. As per the latest study, there is no Asset-Liability-Mismatch. There has been no change in the process used by the Company to manage its risks from prior periods.

As the plan assets include significant investments in quoted debt and equity instruments, the Company is exposed to the risk of impacts arising from fluctuation in interest rates and risks associated with equity market.

Fair value of the Company''s own transferable financial instruments held as plan assets: NIL

b) Defined benefit pension plan (Unfunded)

The company operates a defined benefit pension plan for certain specified employees and is payable upon the employee satisfying certain conditions, as approved by the Board of Directors.

c) Defined benefit post-retirement medical benefit plan (Unfunded)

The company operates a defined post retirement medical benefit plan for certain specified employees and payable upon the employee satisfying certain conditions.

Aforesaid post-employment benefit plans typically expose the Company to actuarial risks such as: investment risk, interest rate risk, longevity risk and salary risk.

Investment Risk -These Plans invest in long term debt instruments such as Government securities and highly rated corporate bonds. The valuation of which is inversely proportionate to the interest rate movements. There is risk of volatility in asset values due to market fluctuations and impairment of assets due to credit losses.

Interest Risk - The present value of the defined benefit liability is calculated using a discount rate which is determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on Government securities. A decrease in yields will increase the fund liabilities and vice-versa.

Longevity Risk - The present value of the defined benefit liability is calculated by reference to the best estimate of the mortality of plan participants both during and after their employment. An increase in the life expectancy of the plan participants will increase the plan''s liability.

Salary Risk - The present value of the defined benefit liability is calculated by reference to the future salaries of plan participants. As such, an increase in salary of the plan participants will increase the plan''s liability.

The most recent actuarial valuation of the plan assets and the present value of defined obligation were carried out as at 31st March, 2019 by Mr. Saket Singhal, Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India. The present value of the defined benefit obligation and the related current service cost were measured using the projected unit credit method.

The sensitivity analyses presented above may not be representative of the actual change in the defined benefit obligation as it is unlikely that the change in assumptions would occur in isolation of one another as some of the assumptions may be correlated. Furthermore, in presenting the above sensitivity analysis, the present value of the defined benefit obligation has been calculated using the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period, which is the same as that applied in calculating the defined benefit obligation liability recognised in the balance sheet.

The average duration of the defined benefit plan obligation at the end of the reporting period is 10.24 years. (Previous year 10.57 years)

The Company expects to make a contribution of Rs. 26.37 crores (Previous year Rs. 6.88 crores) to the defined benefit plans during the next financial years.

d) Provident Fund

The Provident Fund assets and liabilities are managed by ‘Asian Paints Office Provident Fund'' and ‘Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund'' in line with The Employees'' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

The plan guarantees minimum interest at the rate notified by the Provident Fund Authorities. The contribution by the employer and employee together with the interest accumulated thereon are payable to employees at the time of separation from the Company or retirement, whichever is earlier. The benefit vests immediately on rendering of the services by the employee. In terms of the guidance note issued by the Institute of Actuaries of India for measurement of provident fund liabilities, the actuary has provided a valuation of provident fund liability and based on the assumptions provided below, there is no shortfall as at 31st March, 2019.

The Company contributed Rs.13.45 crores (Previous Year Rs.12.82 crores) towards Asian Paints Office Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2019. The Company contributed Rs. 7.58 crores (Previous Year Rs. 6.89 crores) towards Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2019.

2) Other Long term employee benefits:

Annual Leave and Sick Leave assumptions

The liability towards compensated absences (annual leave and sick leave) for the year ended 31st March, 2019 based on actuarial valuation carried out by using Projected Accrued Benefit Method resulted in increase in liability by Rs.11.48 crores. (Previous Year- decreased by ''1.02 crores)

8 . The Company has charged Rs. 34.00 crores, being the change in remeasurement of the defined benefit plans, in Other comprehensive income during the year end 31st March, 2019 due to impairment in the value of investments made in securities of IL&FS limited and IL&FS Financial Services Limited by the trusts'' managing the defined benefit plans of the Company

9. INFORMATION ON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AS REQUIRED BY IND AS-24 - RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES'' FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2019.

a) Associates :

PPG Asian Paints Private Limited

Wholly owned subsidiaries of PPG Asian Paints Private Limited:

a) Revocoat India Private Limited

b) PPG Asian Paints Lanka Private Limited

Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties

1. The sales to and purchases from related parties are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm''s length transactions. Outstanding balances at the year-end are unsecured, interest free and will be settled in cash. There have been no guarantees received or provided for any related party receivables or payables.

2. Trade and other receivables are unsecured, interest free and will be settled in cash. During the year ended 31st March, 2019, the Company has recorded an amount of Rs. 0.20 crores from Asian Paints (Bangladesh) Ltd (Previous year Rs.1.17 crores) and Nil from Asian Paints (Nepal) Private Ltd. (Previous year Rs. 0.51 crores) as provision for doubtful debts on account of receivables. As at 31st March, 2019, the provision for doubtful receivables is Rs.1.00 crores for Asian Paints (Bangladesh) Ltd (Previous year Rs.1.69 crores) and Nil for Asian Paints (Nepal) Private Ltd (Previous year Rs. 0.64 crores).

During the year ended 31st March, 2019, the Company has received Rs. 0.89 crores from Asian Paints (Bangladesh) Ltd towards doubtful receivables and the company has written off Rs.0.64 crores towards doubtful receivables from Asian Paints (Nepal) Private Ltd.

The above mentioned assessment is undertaken each financial year through examining the financial position of related parties, the market in which related party operate and the accounting policy of the Company

3. During the year ended 31st March, 2019, the Company has provided a loan Rs.1.65 crores to its wholly owned subsidiary, Reno Chemicals Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Private Limited for its business activities. The loan is unsecured and repayable within period of one year. The interest rate is in line with the prevailing yield of one year government security and the same is quarterly revised.

10. SEGMENT REPORTING

Basis of Segmentation:

Factors used to identify the reportable segments:

The Company has following business segments, which are its reportable segments. These segments offer different products and services, and are managed separately because they require different technology and production processes. Operating segment disclosures are consistent with the information provided to and reviewed by the chief operating decision maker.

11. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY EXPENSES

A. Gross amount required to be spent by the Company during the year 2018-19 - Rs. 52.35 crores (2017-18 - Rs. 46.43 crores)

B. Amount spent during the year on:

12 . The financial statements are approved for issue by the Audit Committee at its meeting held on 8th May 2019 and by the Board of Directors on 9th May, 2019.


Mar 31, 2018

NOTE 1 : INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Acquired separately) (contd.)

Note:

Allocation of Goodwill to cash generating units

Goodwill is allocated to the Following cash generating unit ("CGU") For impairment testing purpose-

The recoverable amount of this CGU for impairment testing is determined based on value-in-use calculations which uses cash Row projections based on financial budgets approved by management covering a six-year period (Previous year - seven year), as the Company believes this to be the most appropriate timescale for reviewing and considering annual performance before applying a fixed terminal value multiple to the final cash Rows.

Cash Rows beyond the six-year period (Previous year - seven year) were extrapolated using estimate rates stated below.

As at 31st March, 2018 and 31st March, 2017, goodwill in respect of Bath Fittings Business was not impaired.

Key Assumptions used for value in use calculations are as follows:

Discount rates- Management estimates discount rates using pre-tax rates that reflect current market assessments of the risks specific to the CGU, taking into consideration the time value of money and individual risks of the underlying assets that have not been incorporated in the cash Row estimates. The discount rate calculation is based on the specific circumstances of the Company and its operating segments and is derived from its weighted average cost of capital (WACC).

Growth rates - The growth rates are based on industry growth forecasts. Management determines the budgeted growth rates based on past performance and its expectations on market development. The weighted average growth rates used were consistent with industry reports.

b) Terms/rights attached to equity shares

The Company has only one class of shares referred to as equity shares having a parvalue of'' 1 per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The Company declares and pays dividends in Indian Rupees. Payment of dividend is also made in foreign currency to shareholders outside India. The final dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

@ As per the records of the Company, including its register of members.

* Formerly known as ISIS Holding and Trading Company Private Limited

As per the Companies Act 2013, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining assets of the Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts in the event of liquidation of the Company. However no such preferential amounts exist currently. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the shareholders.

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 24th October, 2017 declared an interim dividend ofRs, 2.65 (Rupees two and paise sixty five only) per equity share of the face value of Rs, 1 each. The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 10th May, 2018 have recommended a payment of final dividend of Rs, 6.05 (Rupees six and paise five only) per equity share of the face value of Rs, 1 each for the financial year ended 31st March, 2018. If approved, the total dividend (interim and final dividend) for the financial year 2017-18 will be Rs, 8.70 (Rupees eight and paise seventy only) per equity share of the face value of'' 1 each (Rs, 10.30 per equity share of the face value of Rs, 1 each was paid as total dividend for the previous year).

Description of nature and purpose of each reserve Capital Reserve :

a. Capital reserve of W 5000/- was created on merger of ''Pentasia Chemicals Ltd.'' with the Company, pursuant to scheme of Rehabilitation-cum-Merger sanctioned by Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction in the financial year1995-96.

b. Capital Reserve of W 44.38 crores was created on merger ofAsian Paints (International) Limited, Mauritius, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, with the Company as per the order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (Refer Note 31).

Capital Redemption Reserve - This reserve was created for redemption of preference shares in the financial year 1989-90. The preference shares were redeemed in the financialyear1990-91.

General Reserve - General reserve is created from time to time by way of transfer profits from retained earnings for appropriation purposes. General reserve is created by a transfer from one component of equity to another and is not an item of other comprehensive income.

Debt instruments through other comprehensive income - This represents the cumulative gains and losses arising on the revaluation of debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income that have been recognized in other comprehensive income, net of amounts reclassified to profit or loss when such assets are disposed off and impairment losses on such instruments.

Equity instruments through other comprehensive income - This represents the cumulative gains and losses arising on the revaluation of equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, under an irrevocable option, net of amounts reclassified to retained earnings when such assets are disposed off.

(ii) Financial Instrument measured at Amortized Cost

The carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost in the financial statements are a reasonable approximation of their fair values since the Company does not anticipate that the carrying amounts would be significantly different from the values that would eventually be received or settled.

NOTE 29(C) : FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT - OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

The Company''s financial liabilities comprise mainly of borrowings, trade payables and other payables. The Company''s financial assets comprise mainly of investments, cash and cash equivalents, other balances with banks, loans, trade receivables and other receivables.

The Company is exposed to Market risk, Credit risk and Liquidity risk. The Board of Directors (''Board'') oversee the management of these financial risks through its Risk Management Committee. The Risk Management Policy of the Company formulated by the Risk Management Committee and approved by the Board, states the Company''s approach to address uncertainties in its Endeavour to achieve its stated and implicit objectives. It prescribes the roles and responsibilities of the Company''s management, the structure for managing risks and the framework for risk management. The framework seeks to identify, assess and mitigate financial risks in order to minimize potential adverse effects on the Company''s financial performance.

The following disclosures summarize the Company''s exposure to financial risks and information regarding use of derivatives employed to manage exposures to such risks. Quantitative sensitivity analyses have been provided to reflect the impact of reasonably possible changes in market rates on the financial results, cash Hows and financial position of the Company.

1) Market Risk

Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash Hows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risks: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk includes borrowings, investments, trade payables, trade receivables, loans and derivative financial instruments.

NOTE 29(C) : FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT - OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (Contd.)

a) Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the Fair value or Future cash Hows of a Financial instrument will Fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. Since the Company has insignificant interest bearing borrowings, the exposure to risk of changes in market interest rates is minimal. The Company has not used any interest rate derivatives.

b) Foreign Currency Risk

Foreign currency risk is the risk that the Fair value or Future cash Hows of an exposure will Fluctuate due to changes in Foreign exchange rates. The Company enters into Forward exchange contracts with average maturity of less than one month to hedge against its Foreign currency exposures relating to the recognized underlying liabilities and Firm commitments. The Company''s policy is to hedge its exposures above predefined thresholds From recognized liabilities and Firm commitments that Fall due in 20-30 days. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments For trading or speculative purposes.

The Company is mainly exposed to changes in USD. The below table demonstrates the sensitivity to a 5% increase or decrease in the USD against INR, with all other variables held constant. The sensitivity analysis is prepared on the net unhedged exposure of the Company as at the reporting date. 5% represents management''s assessment of reasonably possible change in Foreign exchange rate.

c) Other Price Risk

Other price risk is the risk that the Fair value of a Financial instrument will Fluctuate due to changes in market traded price. Other price risk arises From Financial assets such as investments in equity instruments and bonds.

The Company is exposed to price risk arising mainly From investments in equity instruments recognized at FVTOCI. As at 31st March, 2018, the carrying value of such equity instruments recognized at FVTOCI amounts to RS, 445.37 crores (Previous year RS, 454.74 crores). The details of such investments in equity instruments are given in Note 4 (I) (A)(a).

NOTE 2(C) : FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT - OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (Contd.)

The Company is also exposed to price risk arising From investments in bonds recognised at FVTOCI. As at

31st March, 2018, the carrying value of such instruments recognized at FVTOCI amounts to RS, 80.47 crores (Previous year RS, 80.28 crores). These being debt instruments, the exposure to risk of changes in market rates is minimal.

The details of such investments in bonds are given in Note 4 (l)(C).

The Company is mainly exposed to change in market rates of its investments in equity investments recognized at FVTOCI. A sensitivity analysis demonstrating the impact of change in market prices of these instruments from the prices existing as at the reporting date is given below:

If the equity prices had been higher/lower by 10% from the market prices existing as at 31st March, 2018, Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31st March, 2018would increase by '' 41.27 crores and decrease by RS, 44.54 crores respectively (2016-17 RS, 45.47 crores) with a corresponding increase/decrease in Total Equity of the Company as at 31st March, 2018.10% represents management''s assessment of reasonably possible change in equity prices.

3) Credit Risk

Credit risk refers to risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Company. Credit risk arises primarily from financial assets such as trade receivables, investment in mutual funds, derivative financial instruments, other balances with banks, loans and other receivables. The Company''s exposure to credit risk is disclosed in note 4 (except equity shares and bonds), 5,6,10 and 11B.

The Company has adopted a policy of only dealing with counterparties that have sufficiently high credit rating. The Company''s exposure and credit ratings of its counterparties are continuously monitored and the aggregate value of transactions is reasonably spread amongst the counterparties.

Credit risk arising from investment in mutual funds, derivative financial instruments and other balances with banks is limited and there is no collateral held against these because the counterparties are banks and recognized financial institutions with high credit ratings assigned by the international credit rating agencies.

The average credit period on sales of products is less than 30 days. Credit risk arising from trade receivables is managed in accordance with the Company''s established policy, procedures and control relating to customer credit risk management. Credit quality of a customer is assessed based on a detailed study of credit worthiness and accordingly individual credit limits are defined/modified. The concentration of credit risk is limited due to the fact that the customer base is large. There is no customer representing more than 5% of the total balance of trade receivables.

For trade receivables, as a practical expedient, the Company computes credit loss allowance based on a provision matrix. 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. The provision matrix at the end of the reporting period is as follows:

NOTE 4(C) : FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT - OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (Contd.)

3) Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in raising Funds to meet commitments associated with financial instruments that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. Liquidity risk may result from an inability to sell a financial asset quickly at close to its fair value.

The Company has an established liquidity risk management framework for managing its short term, medium term and long term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Company''s exposure to liquidity risk arises primarily from mismatches of the maturities of financial assets and liabilities. The Company manages the liquidity risk by maintaining adequate funds in cash and cash equivalents. The Company also has adequate credit facilities agreed with banks to ensure that there is sufficient cash to meet all its normal operating commitments in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The table below analyses derivative and non-derivative financial liabilities of the Company into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period from the reporting date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash Hows.

NOTE 5(D) : CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

For the purpose of the Company''s capital management, capital includes issued capital and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company. The primary objective of the Company when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to maximize shareholder value.

As at 31st March, 2018, the Company has only one class of equity shares and has low debt. Consequent to such capital structure, there are no externally imposed capital requirements. In order to maintain or achieve an optimal capital structure, the Company allocates its capital for distribution as dividend or re-investment into business based on its long term financial plans.

Proposed Dividend:

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 10th May, 2018 have recommended a payment of final dividend of Rs, 6.05 (Rupees six and paise five only) per equity share of face value of '' 1 each for the financial year ended 31st March, 2018. The same amounts to Rs, 699.60 crores including dividend distribution tax of Rs, 119.29 crores.

The above is subject to approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and hence is not recognized as a liability.

NOTE 6 : MERGER OF ASIAN PAINTS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED, MAURITIUS WITH THE COMPANY

During the year, the National Company Law Tribunal had approved the scheme of amalgamation (''The Scheme'') between the Company and Asian Paints (International) Limited (''APIL''), Mauritius, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Scheme became effective from 15th January, 2018on completion of all regulatory formalities. In accordance with lndAS103-Businesscombination, the financial statements of the Company for the previous financial year 2016-17 have been restated with effect from 1st April, 2016 (being the earliest period presented).

APIL was an investment holding company which ''interalia'' held investments in Asian Paints International Private Limited (''APIPL'') (formerly known as Berger International Private Limited), a subsidiary of the Company. As per the Scheme, all assets, liabilities and reserves ofAPIL appearing as at 1st April, 2016 are recognized in the books of the Company at their respective carrying values, as detailed below. On account of this merger, APIPL is now direct subsidiary of the Company (Refer Note 4).

NOTE 7 : DETAILS OF HEDGED AND UNHEDGED EXPOSURE IN FOREIGN CURRENCY DENOMINATED MONETARY ITEMS

a) Exposure in Foreign currency - Hedged

The Company enters into Forward exchange contracts to hedge against its Foreign currency exposures relating to the underlying transactions and firm commitments. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

NOTE 8: (B) DISCLOSURE AS PER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

The details of loans, guarantees and investments under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 are as follows:

(i) Details of Investments made are given in Note 4(l)(A)(b)(i) and 4(l)(A)(b)(ii).

(ii) There are no guarantees issued or loans given by the Company in accordance with section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules issued there under.

NOTE 9: PURSUANT TO Ind AS-17 - ‘LEASES’, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS DISCLOSED

A. Assets given on operating lease

The Company does not have any assets given on operating lease during the reporting period.

B. Assets taken on operating lease

a) The Company has taken certain assets such as Vehicles, Computers, Information Technology hardware and Office space on operating lease. The lease rentals are payable by the Company on a monthly or quarterly basis.

NOTE 10 : EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

1) Post-employment benefits:

The Company has the Following post-employment benefit plans:

a) Defined benefit gratuity plan (Funded)

The Company has defined benefit gratuity plan for its employees, which requires contributions to be made to a separately administered fund. It is governed by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Under the Act, employee who has completed five years of service is entitled to specific benefit. The level of benefits provided depends on the member''s length of service and salary at retirement age. The fund has the form of a trust and it is governed by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the administration of the plan assets including investment of the funds in accordance with the norms prescribed by the Government of India.

Each year, the Board of Trustees and the Company review the level of funding in the India gratuity plan. Such a review includes the asset-liability matching strategy and assessment of the investment risk. The Company decides its contribution based on the results of this annual review. Generally, it aims to have a portfolio mix of sovereign debt instruments, debt instruments of Corporate and equity instruments. The Company aims to keep annual contributions relatively stable at a level such that no significant plan deficits (based on valuation performed) will arise.

Every two years an Asset-Liability -Matching study is performed in which the consequences of the investments are analyzed in terms of risk and return profiles. The Board of Trustees, based on the study, takes appropriate decisions on the duration of instruments in which investments are done. As per the latest study, there is no Asset-Liability-Mismatch. There has been no change in the process used by the Company to manage its risks from prior periods.

As the plan assets include significant investments in quoted debt and equity instruments, the Company is exposed to the risk of impacts arising from fluctuation in interest rates and risks associated with equity market.

Fair value of the Company''s own transferable financial instruments held as plan assets: NIL

b) Defined benefit pension plan (Unfunded)

The Company operates a defined benefit pension plan for certain specified employees and is payable upon the employee satisfying certain conditions, as approved by the Board of Directors.

c) Defined benefit post-retirement medical benefit plan (Unfunded)

The Company operates a defined post retirement medical benefit plan for certain specified employees and payable upon the employee satisfying certain conditions.

Aforesaid post-employment benefit plans typically expose the Company to actuarial risks such as: investment risk, interest rate risk, longevity risk and salary risk.

NOTE 11: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Contd.) 1) Post-employment benefits: (Contd.)

The most recent actuarial valuation of the plan assets and the present value of defined obligation (except pension) were carried out as at 31st March, 2018 by MrSaket Singhal, Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India.

The present value of the defined benefit obligation and the related current service cost were measured using the projected unit credit method.

The following tables summaries the components of defined benefit expense recognized in the statement of profit or loss/OCI and the funded status and amounts recognized in the balance sheet for the respective plans:

The sensitivity analyses presented above may not be representative of the actual change in the defined benefit obligation as it is unlikely that the change in assumptions would occur in isolation of one another as some of the assumptions may be correlated. Furthermore, in presenting the above sensitivity analysis, the present value of the defined benefit obligation has been calculated using the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period, which is the same as that applied in calculating the defined benefit obligation liability recognized in the balance sheet.

1) Post-employment benefits: (Contd.)

The average duration of the defined benefit plan obligation at the end of the reporting period is 10.57 years. (Previous year 11.17 years)

The Company expects to make a contribution of W 6.88 crores (Previous year W 3.72 crores) to the defined benefit plans during the next financial year.

d) Provident Fund

The Provident Fund assets and liabilities are managed by ''Asian Paints Office Provident Fund'' and ''Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund'' in line with The Employees'' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

The plan guarantees minimum interest at the rate notified by the Provident Fund Authorities. The contribution by the employer and employee together with the interest accumulated thereon are payable to employees at the time of separation from the Company or retirement, whichever is earlier. The benefit vests immediately on rendering of the services by the employee. In terms of the guidance note issued by the Institute of Actuaries of India for measurement of provident fund liabilities, the actuary has provided a valuation of provident fund liability and based on the assumptions provided below, there is no shortfall as at 31st March, 2018.

The Company contributed RS, 12.82 crores (Previous Year Rs,11.76 crores) towards Asian Paints Office Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2018. The Company contributed RS, 6.89 crores (Previous Year RS, 6.11 crores) towards Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2018.

The details of the Asian Paints Office Provident Fund and plan assets position asat31st March, 2018 is given below:

2) Other Long term employee benefits:

Annual Leave and Sick Leave assumptions

The liability towards compensated absences (annual leave and sick leave) For the year ended 31st March, 2018 based on actuarial valuation carried out by using Projected Accrued Benefit Method resulted in decrease in liability by RS, 1.02 crores. (Previous Year- increased by RS, 14.61 crores)

NOTE 41 : The Company''s manufacturing facility at Khandala, Maharashtra has been granted "Mega Project Status" by Government of Maharashtra (GoM) and hence is eligible for Industrial Promotion Subsidy (IPS) under Package Scheme of Incentive, 2007 in the form of refund ofVAT paid to Maharashtra Government, exemption on electricity duty and stamp duty within a period of 9 years from the date of commencement of commercial production, restricted to a maximum of 100% of fixed capital investment as per the Eligibility Certificate issued by Director of Industries, Government of Maharashtra. Based on Memorandum of Understanding and clarifications from GoM, the Company has continued to recognize the incentive computed based on SGST paid to GoM. Further, in terms of the Ind AS 20 - "Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance", eligible incentive as mentioned above amounting to RS, 162.36 crores (Previous year RS, 136.53 crores) for year ended 31st March, 2018 is credited to the Statement of Profit and Loss and included under the head "Other operating income" on accrual basis.

NOTE 13 : EARNINGS PER SHARE

NOTE 14 : INFORMATION ON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AS REQUIRED BY Ind AS- 24 - ‘RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES’ FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2018.

a) Associates:

PPG Asian Paints Private Limited

Wholly owned subsidiaries of PPG Asian Paints Private Limited:

a) Revocoat India Private Limited (w.e.f. 1st April, 2016)

b) PPG Asian Paints Lanka Private Limited

c) Faaber Paints Private Limited (Upto 31st May, 2016)

b) Subsidiaries: (where control exists)

Direct Subsidiaries:

NOTE 15 : INFORMATION ON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AS REQUIRED BY Ind AS- 24 - ‘RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES’ FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2018. (Contd.)

d) Relatives of Key Managerial Personnel who are under the employment of the Company:

Shri. JalajDani*

Shri. Manish Choksi Shri. Varun Vakil

* Shri.Jalaj Dani, a relative of Company''s Non-ExecutiveVice Chairman resigned from the services of the Companyw.e.f. 3rd April, 2017

F) Other entities where significant influence exist:

i) Post employment-benefit plan entity:

Asian Paints (India) Limited Employees'' Gratuity Fund

ii) Other:

Asian Paints Office Provident Fund (Employee benefit plan)

Asian Paints Factory Employees'' Provident Fund (Employee benefit plan)

Asian Paints Management Cadres'' Superannuation Scheme (Employee benefit plan)

NOTE 16 : INFORMATION ON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AS REQUIRED BY Ind AS- 24 - ‘RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES’ FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2018. (Contd.)

Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties

1. The sales to and purchases From related parties are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm''s length transactions. Outstanding balances at the year-end are unsecured, interest Free and will be settled in cash. There have been no guarantees received or provided For any related party receivables or payables.

2. Trade and other receivables are unsecured, interest Free and will be settled in cash. During the year ended 31st March, 2018, the Company has recorded an amount ofRs,1.17 crores From Asian Paints (Bangladesh) Ltd. (Previous year Rs,0.12 crores) and RS, 0.51 crores From Asian Paints (Nepal) Pvt. Ltd. (previous year RS, 0.13 crores) as provision For doubtful debts on account of receivables. As at 31st March, 2018, the provision For doubt Ful receivables is Rs,1.69 crores For Asian Paints (Bangladesh) Ltd. (Previous year RS, 0.52 crores) and RS, 0.64 crores For Asian Paints (Nepal) Pvt. Ltd. (previous year f 0.13 crores).

The above mentioned assessment is undertaken each Financial year through examining the Financial position of related parties, the market in which related party operate and the accounting policy of the Company.

3. The Company had provided a loan to its wholly owned subsidiary, Maxbhumi Developers Limited For its business activities. The loan has been Fully repaid during previous year. The loan was unsecured and was repayable in two years on demand. The loan carried an interest @ 9.55% p.a.

NOTE 17 : SEGMENT REPORTING

Basis of Segmentation:

Factors used to identify the reportable segments:

The Company has Following business segments, which are its reportable segments. These segments offer different products and services, and are managed separately because they require different technology and production processes. Operating segment disclosures are consistent with the information provided to and reviewed by the chief operating decision maker.

NOTE 18 : CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY EXPENSES

A. Gross amount required tobespent by the Company during the year2017-18- Rs,46.43crores(2016-17- Rs,39.88 crores)

B. Amount spent during the year on:

NOTE 19 : The financial statements are approved for issue by the Audit Committee at its meeting held on 9th May 2018 and by the Board of Directors on 10th May, 2018


Mar 31, 2017

Notes:

~ The Company had partnered with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for undertaking a painter skill development project. Under the arrangement, the Company was granted a financial assistance of Rs, 0.31 crores from NSDC disbursable in five tranches. The assistance was secured by a bank guarantee provided by the Company to NSDC on the outstanding amount. The assistance carried an interest @ 6% p.a. and was repayable over a period of nine years including a moratorium of three years on the principal amount, starting from the date of first disbursement. During the year 2014-15, the Company received Rs, 0.06 crores as per the schedule of disbursement and no amounts were repayable during the next one year. During the year 2016-17, the loan was repaid on 26th September, 2016.

# Interest free loan from The Pradeshiya Industrial Corporation of U.P Limited (PICUP) under Sales Tax Deferment Scheme of Government of Uttar Pradesh was secured by a first charge on the CompanyRs,s immovable properties of the paint plant at Kasna and by way of hypothecation of all movable properties at the above location. This interest free loan had a deferment period of 10 years and was repayable in 9 yearly installments starting from May, 2007 as per repayment schedule. Out of the total loan of Rs, 30.60 crores, the Company had already repaid Rs, 27.36 crores till 31st March, 2015 and the balance amount of Rs, 3.24 crores was paid during the previous year by 31st May, 2015. Pursuant to the repayment of loan, the charge on Company''s immovable properties was released.

## The Company is eligible to avail interest free loan in respect of 50% of VAT paid within Haryana on the sale of goods produced at Rohtak plant for a period of 7 financial years beginning from April, 2010. For the year ended 31st March, 2011, 31st March, 2012 and 31st March, 2013, the Company has already received the interest free loan of Rs, 3.41 crores, Rs, 5.90 crores and Rs, 7.89 crores respectively. Loan of Rs, 7.89 crores received during the current year and Rs, 5.90 crores received during the last year (after the date of transition to Ind AS) are recognized at fair value using prevailing market interest rates for an equivalent loan. The fair value of loans received in 2016-17 and 2015-16 is estimated at Rs, 4.84 crores and Rs, 3.62 crores, respectively, on initial recognition. The difference between the gross proceeds and fair value of the loan is the benefit derived from the interest free loan and is recognized as deferred income (Refer Note 19(b)). Loan as at 1st April, 2015 (date of transition to Ind As) is carried at historical cost (Refer point 5 under Exemptions availed under Note 31). This loan is secured by way of a bank guarantee issued by the Company and is repayable after a period of 5 years from the date of receipt of interest free loan. For the year ended 31st March, 2014, 31st March, 2015 and 31st March, 2016, the Company had made the necessary application to the Haryana Government for the issue of eligibility certificate and for the year ended 31st March, 2017, the Company is in the process of making the necessary application.

### Sales tax deferment scheme- State of Andhra Pradesh represents sales tax deferment availed under the Sales tax deferment scheme of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. It had a deferment period of 14 years and was repayable over 9 years. Out of the total loan of '' 40.70 crores, the Company had already repaid Rs, 12.08 crores till 31st March, 2016. The balance amount was settled during the current year by early repayment of Rs, 25.08 crores resulting in a gain of Rs, 3.54 crores accounted as other income.

@ Overdraft in current account carries interest rate @ 8.90% p.a. (as at 31st March, 2016 and 1st April, 2015 it was 12.50% p.a.)

* Default in terms of repayment of principal and interest - NIL.

NOTE 29(C) : FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT - OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

The Company''s financial liabilities comprise mainly of borrowings, trade payables and other payables. The Company''s financial assets comprise mainly of investments, cash and cash equivalents, other balances with banks, loans, trade receivables and other receivables.

The Company is exposed to Market risk, Credit risk and Liquidity risk. The Board of Directors (‘Board'') oversee the management of these financial risks through its Risk Management Committee. The Risk Management Policy of the Company formulated by the Risk Management Committee and approved by the Board, states the Company''s approach to address uncertainties in its Endeavour to achieve its stated and implicit objectives. It prescribes the roles and responsibilities of the Company''s management, the structure for managing risks and the framework for risk management. The framework seeks to identify, assess and mitigate financial risks in order to minimize potential adverse effects on the Company''s financial performance.

The following disclosures summarize the Company''s exposure to financial risks and information regarding use of derivatives employed to manage exposures to such risks. Quantitative sensitivity analysis have been provided to reflect the impact of reasonably possible changes in market rates on the financial results, cash flows and financial position of the Company.

1) 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 risks: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk includes borrowings, investments, trade payables, trade receivables, loans and derivative financial instruments.

a) Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. Since the Company has insignificant interest bearing borrowings, the exposure to risk of changes in market interest rates is minimal. The Company has not used any interest rate derivatives.

b) Foreign Currency Risk

Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company enters into forward exchange contracts with average maturity of less than one month to hedge against its foreign currency exposures relating to the recognized underlying liabilities and firm commitments. The Company''s policy is to hedge its exposures above predefined thresholds from recognized liabilities and firm commitments that fall due in 20-30 days. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

The Company is mainly exposed to changes in USD. The below table demonstrates the sensitivity to a 5% increase or decrease in the USD against INR, with all other variables held constant. The sensitivity analysis is prepared on the net unhedged exposure of the Company as at the reporting date. 5% represents management''s assessment of reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rate.

c) Other Price Risk

Other price risk is the risk that the fair value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market traded price. Other price risk arises from financial assets such as investments in equity instruments and bonds. The Company is exposed to price risk arising mainly from investments in equity instruments recognized at FVTOCI. As at 31st March, 2017, the carrying value of such equity instruments recognized at FVTOCI amounts to Rs,454.74 crores (Previous year Rs,323.97 crores and Rs,343.81 crores as at 1st April, 2015). The details of such investments in equity instruments are given in Note 4 (I)(A)(a).

The Company is also exposed to price risk arising from investments in bonds recognized at FVTOCI. As at 31st March, 2017, the carrying value of such instruments recognized at FVTOCI amounts to Rs,80.28 crores (Rs,77.55 crores as at 31st March, 2016 and Rs,28.70 crores as at 1st April, 2015). These being debt instruments, the exposure to risk of changes in market rates is minimal. The details of such investments in bonds are given in Note 4 (I)(C).

The Company is mainly exposed to change in market rates of its investments in equity investments recognized at FVTOCI. A sensitivity analysis demonstrating the impact of change in market prices of these instruments from the prices existing as at the reporting date is given below:

If the equity prices had been higher/lower by 10% from the market prices existing as at 31st March, 2017, Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31st March, 2017 would increase/decrease by Rs,45.47 crores (2015-16 Rs,32.40 crores, 2014-15 Rs,34.40 crores) with a corresponding increase/decrease in Total Equity of the Company as at 31st March, 2017. 10% represents management''s assessment of reasonably possible change in equity prices.

2) Credit Risk

Credit risk refers to risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Company. Credit risk arises primarily from financial assets such as trade receivables, investment in mutual funds, derivative financial instruments, other balances with banks, loans and other receivables. The Company''s exposure to credit risk is disclosed in Note 4 (except equity shares and bonds), 5, 6, 10 and 11B.

The Company has adopted a policy of only dealing with counterparties that have sufficiently high credit rating. The Company''s exposure and credit ratings of its counterparties are continuously monitored and the aggregate value of transactions is reasonably spread amongst the counterparties.

Credit risk arising from investment in mutual funds, derivative financial instruments and other balances with banks is limited and there is no collateral held against these because the counterparties are banks and recognized financial institutions with high credit ratings assigned by the international credit rating agencies.

The average credit period on sales of products is less than 30 days. Credit risk arising from trade receivables is managed in accordance with the Company''s established policy, procedures and control relating to customer credit risk management. Credit quality of a customer is assessed based on a detailed study of credit worthiness and accordingly individual credit limits are defined/modified. The concentration of credit risk is limited due to the fact that the customer base is large. There is no customer representing more than 5% of the total balance of trade receivables.

For trade receivables, as a practical expedient, the Company computes credit loss allowance based on a provision matrix. 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. The provision matrix at the end of the reporting period is as follows:

3) Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet commitments associated with financial instruments that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. Liquidity risk may result from an inability to sell a financial asset quickly at close to its fair value.

The Company has an established liquidity risk management framework for managing its short term, medium term and long term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Company''s exposure to liquidity risk arises primarily from mismatches of the maturities of financial assets and liabilities. The Company manages the liquidity risk by maintaining adequate funds in cash and cash equivalents. The Company also has adequate credit facilities agreed with banks to ensure that there is sufficient cash to meet all its normal operating commitments in a timely and cost-effective manner.

For the purpose of the Company''s capital management, capital includes issued capital and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company. The primary objective of the Company when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to maximize shareholder value.

As at 31st March, 2017, the Company has only one class of equity shares and has low debt. Consequent to such capital structure, there are no externally imposed capital requirements. In order to maintain or achieve an optimal capital structure, the Company allocates its capital for distribution as dividend or re-investment into business based on its long term financial plans.

Proposed Dividend:

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 11th May, 2017 have recommended a payment of final dividend of Rs,5.65 (Rupees five and paise sixty five only) per equity share of face value of Rs,1 each for the financial year ended 31st March, 2017. The same amounts to Rs,652.27 crores including dividend distribution tax of Rs,110.33 crores.

In addition, the Board of Directors have recommended a one-time special dividend of Rs,2 (Rupees two only) per equity share of the face value of Rs,1 each for celebrating 75 years of Excellence at Asian Paints. The same amounts to Rs,230.89 crores including dividend distribution tax of Rs,39.05 crores.

The above is subject to approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and hence is not recognized as a liability.

NOTE 4 : FIRST TIME ADOPTION OF Ind AS

For all periods up to and including the year ended 31st March, 2016, the Company had prepared its financial statements in accordance with the accounting standards notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read together with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (‘Previous GAAP''). This note explains the principal adjustments made by the Company in restating its financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP for the following-

a) Balance Sheet as at 1st April, 2015 (Transition date);

b) Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2016;

c) Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31st March, 2016; and

d) Statement of Cash flows for the year ended 31st March, 2016.

EXEMPTIONS AVAILED:

Ind AS 101- First-time adoption of Indian Accounting Standards, allows first-time adopters, exemptions from the retrospective application and exemption from application of certain requirements of other Ind AS. The Company has availed the following exemptions as per Ind AS 101:

1. The Company has elected not to apply Ind AS 103- Business Combinations, retrospectively to past business combinations that occurred before 1st January, 2015. Consequent to use of this exemption from retrospective application:

- the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities acquired pursuant to past business combinations and recognized in the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP, are considered to be the deemed cost under Ind AS, on the date of acquisition. After the date of acquisition, measurement of such assets and liabilities is in accordance with respective Ind AS. Also, there is no change in classification of such assets and liabilities;

- the Company has not recognized assets and liabilities that neither were recognized in the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP nor qualify for recognition under Ind AS in the Balance Sheet of the acquiree;

- the Company has excluded from its opening Ind AS Balance Sheet (as at 1st April, 2015), those assets and liabilities which were recognized in accordance with Previous GAAP but do not qualify for recognition as an asset or liability under Ind AS; and

- use of these exemption from retrospective application of Ind AS 103- Business Combinations requires that the carrying amount of goodwill as per financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP should be recognized in the opening Ind AS Balance Sheet after adjusting for impairment, if any. The Company has therefore tested goodwill for impairment as at the date of transition to Ind AS and accordingly, no goodwill impairment was deemed necessary.

2. For financial instruments, wherein fair market values are not available (viz. interest free and below market rate security deposits or loans) the Company has elected to adopt fair value recognition prospectively to transactions entered after the date of transition.

3. The Company has elected to consider the carrying value of all its items of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets recognized in the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP and use the same as deemed cost in the opening Ind AS Balance Sheet.

4. The carrying amounts of the Company''s investments in its subsidiary and associate companies as per the financial statements of the Company prepared under Previous GAAP, are considered as deemed cost for measuring such investments in the opening Ind AS Balance Sheet.

5. The requirements of Ind AS 20- Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance and Ind AS 109-Financial Instruments, in respect of recognition and measurement of interest free loans from government authorities is opted to be applied prospectively to all grants received after the date of transition to Ind AS. Consequently, the carrying amount of such interest free loans as per the financial statements of the Company prepared under Previous GAAP is considered for recognition in the opening Ind AS Balance Sheet.

1. Non-Current Investments:

In the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP, Non-current Investments of the Company were measured at cost less provision for diminution (other than temporary). Under Ind AS, the Company has recognized such investments as follows:

- Government securities - At amortised cost

- Debt oriented Mutual Funds and Fixed Maturity Plans - At fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL)

- Debentures or Bonds - At fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)

- Equity shares of subsidiary and associate companies - At cost

- Quoted equity shares - At FVTOCI through an irrevocable election

- Unquoted equity shares - At FVTPL through an irrevocable election

Ind AS requires the above investments to be recognized at fair value (except investments in equity shares of subsidiary and associate companies).

On the date of transition to Ind AS, the difference between the fair value of Non-Current Investments as per Ind AS and their corresponding carrying amount as per financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP, has resulted in an increase in the carrying amount of these investments by Rs,327.81 crores which has been recognized directly in retained earnings (Equity). Deferred tax liability (net) amounting to Rs,1.40 crores has been recognized on such fair valuation gain.

As at 31st March, 2016, the difference between the fair value of Non-Current Investments as per Ind AS and their corresponding carrying amount as per financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP has resulted in an increase in the carrying amount of these investments by Rs,312.75 crores. On such fair valuation, net gain amounting to Rs,4.26 crores has been recognized in other income in the Statement of Profit and Loss and net loss amounting to Rs,19.32 crores has been recognized in OCI. Correspondingly, deferred tax expense amounting to Rs,1.64 crores has been recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss and deferred tax benefit amounting to Rs,0.34 crores has been recognized in OCI.

The above transition has resulted in increase in equity by Rs,327.81 crores as at date of transition to Ind AS and by Rs,312.75 crores as at 31st March, 2016. Also, deferred tax on the same has resulted in decrease in equity by Rs,1.40 crores as at date of transition to Ind AS and by Rs,1.30 crores as at 31st March, 2016.

2. Current Investments:

In the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP, Current Investments of the Company were measured at lower of cost or fair value. Under Ind AS, these investments have been classified as FVTPL on the date of transition. The fair value changes are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

On the date of transition to Ind AS, the difference between the fair value of Current Investments as per Ind AS and their corresponding carrying amount as per financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP has resulted in an increase in the carrying amount of these investments by Rs,24.34 crores, which has been recognized directly in retained earnings (Equity). Deferred tax liability (net) amounting to Rs,7.54 crores has been recognized on such fair valuation gain.

As at 31st March, 2016, the difference between the fair value of Current Investments as per Ind AS and their corresponding carrying amount as per financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP, has resulted in an increase in the carrying amount of these investments by Rs,44.20 crores.

Fair valuation gain for the year ended 31st March, 2016, amounted to Rs,19.87 crores and the same has been recognized in Other income in Statement of Profit and Loss. Correspondingly, deferred tax benefit amounting to Rs,2.09 crores has been recognized in Statement of Profit and Loss.

The above transition has impacted an increase in equity by Rs,24.34 crores as at transition date and by Rs,44.20 crores as at 31st March, 2016. Also, deferred tax on the same has resulted in decrease in equity by Rs,7.54 crores as at date of transition to Ind AS and increase in equity by Rs,2.09 crores as at 31st March, 2016.

3. Proposed Dividend

In the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP, dividend on equity shares recommended by the Board of Directors after the end of reporting period but before the financial statements were approved for issue, was recognized as a liability in the financial statements in the reporting period relating to which dividend was proposed. Under Ind AS, such dividend is recognized in the reporting period in which the same is approved by the members in a general meeting.

On the date of transition, the above change in accounting treatment of proposed dividend has resulted in increase in Equity with a corresponding decrease in Provisions by Rs,496.43 crores. As at 31st March, 2016 above change has resulted in an increase in Equity with a corresponding decrease in Provisions by Rs,611.24 crores. The above change however, does not affect the Profit before tax and Profit after tax for the year ended 31st March, 2016.

4. Revenue from sale of products:

In the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP, revenue from sale of products was presented net of excise duty. However, under Ind AS, revenue from sale of products includes excise duty. Excise duty expense amounting to Rs,1,533.50 crores is presented separately on the face of the Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31st March, 2016.

In the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP, cash discount and sales promotional expenses were shown as a part of other expenses. However, under Ind AS, such discounts and sales promotional expenses amounting to Rs,870.85 crores for the year ended 31st March, 2016, are reduced from revenue from sale of products.

Further, in the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP, an amount of Rs,23.65 crores relating to sale of certain raw materials was presented by netting off directly from cost of materials consumed. The same has now been regrouped and presented in revenue from sale of products.

In light of the above, revenue from sale of products under Ind AS has increased by Rs,686.30 crores (Rs,1533.50 crores less Rs,870.85 crores plus Rs,23.65 crores) with an corresponding increase in excise duty by Rs,1533.50 crores, decrease in other expenses by Rs,870.85 crores and increase in Cost of materials consumed by Rs,23.65 crores in the Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31st March, 2016.

The above changes do not affect equity as at date of transition to Ind AS, profit after tax for the year ended 31st March, 2016 and Equity as at 31st March, 2016.

5. Remeasurement benefit of defined benefit plans:

In the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP, remeasurement benefit of defined plans (gratuity), arising primarily due to change in actuarial assumptions was recognized as employee benefits expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Under Ind AS, such remeasurement benefits relating to defined benefit plans is recognized in OCI as per the requirements of Ind AS 19- Employee benefits. Consequently, the related tax effect of the same has also been recognized in OCI.

For the year ended 31st March, 2016, remeasurement of gratuity liability resulted in a net benefit of Rs,2.63 crores which has now been removed from employee benefits expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss and recognized separately in OCI. This has resulted in increase in employee benefits expense by '' 2.63 crores and gain in OCI by Rs,2.63 crores for the year ended 31st March, 2016. Consequently, tax effect of the same amounting to Rs,0.91 crores is also recognized separately in OCI.

The above changes do not affect Equity as at date of transition to Ind AS and as at 31st March, 2016. However, Profit before tax and profit for the year ended 31st March, 2016 decreased by Rs,2.63 crores and Rs,1.72 crores respectively.

6. Goodwill:

In the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP, acquired Goodwill was amortized over its useful life not exceeding five years unless a longer period could be justified. Under Ind AS, Goodwill is not required to be amortized but needs to be tested for impairment at least annually. The Company has assessed and concluded that no impairment is deemed necessary on Goodwill recognized as at date of transition to Ind AS and as at 31st March, 2016.

On the date of transition to Ind AS, there is no change in amount recognized as goodwill since the Company has opted for exemption from retrospective application of accounting of business combinations. The reversal of amortization expense for the year ended 31st March, 2016 has resulted in decrease in depreciation and amortization expense in the

Statement of Profit and Loss with a corresponding increase in goodwill in the Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2016, by Rs,3.85 crores. Corresponding deferred tax expense on the same amounting to Rs,1.33 crores has been recognized in Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31st March, 2016.

The above change has resulted in increase in profit after tax for the year ended 31st March, 2016 by Rs,2.52 crores, increase in deferred tax liability as at 31st March, 2016 by Rs,1.33 crores and increase in equity as at 31st March, 2016 by Rs,2.52 crores.

7. Interest free loan:

In the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP, the carrying value of Interest free loan was recognized at the principal amounts payable by the borrower. Under Ind AS, Interest free borrowing being a financial liability is required to be recognized initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The difference between such fair value and the carrying value is recognized as deferred income disclosed under Other liabilities.

On the date of transition, there is no change in the amount of Interest free loan since the Company has opted for exemption from retrospective application for fair valuation of such financial instruments. Interest free loan amounting to Rs,5.90 crores received subsequent to the date of transition to Ind AS has been recognized at fair value amounting to Rs,3.62 crores, thereby leading to creation of deferred income amounting to Rs,2.28 crores. Such loan was received on 31st March, 2016 and hence there is no effect arising from subsequent measurement.

The above changes do not affect Equity as at date of transition to Ind AS and as at 31st March, 2016. However, it has resulted in decrease in borrowings and increase in other liabilities by Rs,2.28 crores as at 31st March, 2016.

8. Deferred tax:

In the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP, deferred tax was accounted as per the income statement approach which required creation of deferred tax asset/liability on temporary differences between taxable profit and accounting profit. Under Ind AS, deferred tax is accounted as per the Balance Sheet approach which requires creation of deferred tax asset/liability on temporary differences between the carrying amount of an asset/liability in the Balance Sheet and its corresponding tax base.

The application of Ind AS has resulted in recognition of deferred tax on new temporary differences which were not required to be recognized under Previous GAAP. In addition, the above mentioned transitional adjustments relating to current/non-current investments and goodwill have also led to temporary differences and creation of deferred tax thereon.

The above changes have resulted in creation of deferred tax liabilities (net) amounting to Rs,8.94 crores as at date of transition to Ind AS and Rs,9.48 crores as at 31st March, 2016. For the year ended 31st March, 2016, it has resulted in an increase in deferred tax expense by Rs,0.03 crores in the Statement of Profit and Loss and recognition of deferred tax benefit by Rs,0.57 crores in OCI.

9. Effect of Ind AS adoption on Statement of Cash flow for the year ended 31st March, 2016:

In the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP, cash and cash equivalents represented by short term highly liquid mutual funds were recognized at cost. However, under Ind AS, such cash and cash equivalents being financial instruments, are required to be recognized at fair value.

The Company has recognized fair value gain amounting to Rs,1.16 crores on such cash and cash equivalents as at date of transition to Ind AS. Further, as at 31st March, 2016, the Company has recognized fair value gain amounting to Rs,1.95 crores on such cash and cash equivalents. The difference between the fair value gain/loss recognized as at the date of transition to Ind AS and as at 31st March, 2016 represents a cash flow impact amounting to Rs,0.79 crores which is adjusted in the profit after tax considered for the purpose of preparation of Statement of Cash Flow for the year ended 31st March, 2016.

NOTE 9 : PURSUANT TO Ind AS-17 - ‘LEASES’, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS DISCLOSED

A. Assets given on operating lease

The Company does not have any assets given on operating lease during the reporting period.

B. Assets taken on operating lease

a) The Company has taken certain assets such as Vehicles, Computers, Information Technology hardware and Office space on operating lease. The lease rentals are payable by the Company on a monthly or quarterly basis.

c) Lease payments recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss for the year is Rs,195.56 crores (Previous year Rs,156.13 crores).

NOTE 40 : EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

1) Post-employment benefits :

The company has the following post-employment benefit plans:

a) Defined benefit gratuity plan (Funded)

The company has defined benefit gratuity plan for its employees, which requires contributions to be made to a separately administered fund. It is governed by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Under the Act, employee who has completed five years of service is entitled to specific benefit. The level of benefits provided depends on the member''s length of service and salary at retirement age. The fund has the form of a trust and it is governed by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the administration of the plan assets including investment of the funds in accordance with the norms prescribed by the Government of India.

Each year, the Board of Trustees and the Company review the level of funding in the India gratuity plan. Such a review includes the asset-liability matching strategy and assessment of the investment risk. The Company decides its contribution based on the results of this annual review. Generally, it aims to have a portfolio mix of sovereign debt instruments, debt instruments of Corporate and equity instruments. The Company aims to keep annual contributions relatively stable at a level such that no significant plan deficits (based on valuation performed) will arise.

Every two years an Asset-Liability -Matching study is performed in which the consequences of the investments are analysed in terms of risk and return profiles. The Board of Trustees, based on the study, takes appropriate decisions on the duration of instruments in which investments are done. As per the latest study, there is no Asset-Liability-Mismatch. There has been no change in the process used by the Company to manage its risks from prior periods.

As the plan assets include significant investments in quoted debt and equity instruments, the Company is exposed to the risk of impacts arising from fluctuation in interest rates and risks associated with equity market.

Fair value of the Company''s own transferable financial instruments held as plan assets: NIL

b) Defined benefit pension plan (Unfunded)

The company operates a defined benefit pension plan for certain specified employees and is payable upon the employee satisfying certain conditions, as approved by the Board of Directors.

c) Defined benefit post-retirement medical benefit plan (Unfunded)

The company operates a defined post-retirement medical benefit plan for certain specified employees and payable upon the employee satisfying certain conditions.

Aforesaid post-employment benefit plans typically expose the Company to actuarial risks such as: investment risk, interest rate risk, longevity risk and salary risk.

Investment Risk The present value of the defined benefit liability is calculated using a discount rate which is determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds.

Interest Risk A decrease in the bond interest rate will increase the plan liability; however, this will be partially offset by an increase in the return on the plan''s investments.

Longevity Risk The present value of the defined benefit liability is calculated by reference to the best estimate of the mortality of plan participants both during and after their employment. An increase in the life expectancy of the plan participants will increase the plan''s liability.

Salary Risk The present value of the defined benefit liability is calculated by reference to the future salaries of plan participants. As such, an increase in salary of the plan participants will increase the plan''s liability.

The most recent actuarial valuation of the plan assets and the present value of defined obligation were carried out as at 31st March, 2017 by Mr. Saket Singhal, Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India. The present value of the defined benefit obligation and the related current service cost were measured using the projected unit credit method.

Significant actuarial assumptions for the determination of the defined benefit obligation are discount rate and expected salary increase. The sensitivity analysis below have been determined based on reasonably possible changes of the respective assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period, while holding all other assumptions constant.

The sensitivity analysis presented above may not be representative of the actual change in the defined benefit obligation as it is unlikely that the change in assumptions would occur in isolation of one another as some of the assumptions may be correlated. Furthermore, in presenting the above sensitivity analysis, the present value of the defined benefit obligation has been calculated using the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period, which is the same as that applied in calculating the defined benefit obligation liability recognized in the Balance Sheet.

NOTE 10 : EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (contd.)

1) Post-employment benefits : (contd.)

The average duration of the defined benefit plan obligation at the end of the reporting period is 11.17 years.

The Company expects to make a contribution of Rs,3.72 crores (Previous year Rs,10.20 crores) to the defined benefit plans during the next financial year.

d) Provident Fund

The Provident Fund assets and liabilities are managed by ‘Asian Paints Office Provident FundRs,and ‘Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund'' in line with The Employees'' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

The plan guarantees minimum interest at the rate notified by the Provident Fund Authorities. The contribution by the employer and employee together with the interest accumulated thereon are payable to employees at the time of separation from the Company or retirement, whichever is earlier. The benefit vests immediately on rendering of the services by the employee. In terms of the guidance note issued by the Institute of Actuaries of India for measurement of provident fund liabilities, the actuary has provided a valuation of provident fund liability and based on the assumptions provided below, there is no shortfall as at 31st March, 2017.

The Company contributed Rs,11.76 crores (Previous Year Rs,10.29 crores) towards Asian Paints Office Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2017. The Company contributed Rs,6.11 crores (Previous Year Rs,5.52 crores) crores towards Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2017.

NOTE 11: The Company''s manufacturing facility at Khandala, Maharashtra has been granted “Mega Project Status” by Government of Maharashtra and hence is eligible for Industrial Promotion Subsidy (IPS) under Package Scheme of Incentive, 2007 in the form of refund of VAT paid to Maharashtra Government, exemption on electricity duty and stamp duty within a period of 9 years from the date of commencement of commercial production, restricted to a maximum of 100% of fixed capital investment as per the Eligibility Certificate issued by Director of Industries, Government of Maharashtra. In terms of the Ind AS 20 - “Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance”, eligible incentive as mentioned above amounting to Rs,136.53 crores (Previous year Rs,134.11 crores) for year ended 31st March, 2017 is credited to Statement of Profit and Loss and included under the head “Other operating income” on accrual basis.

# During the year, as part of consolidation of investments in overseas subsidiaries, Asian Paints (International) Limited, Mauritius, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has transferred its entire holding in its subsidiary to its wholly owned subsidiary, Berger International Private Limited, Singapore. This does not have any impact on the financial results.

## During the previous year, as part of consolidation of investments in overseas subsidiaries, Asian Paints (International) Limited, Mauritius, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has transferred its entire holding in its subsidiaries to its wholly owned subsidiary, Berger International Private Limited, Singapore. This does not have any impact on the financial results.

@ Berger International Private Limited, Singapore (“BIPL’), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the Company, acquired 51% stake in Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry Share company for a consideration of US$ 18.95 million (Rs,117 crores) in cash, on 9th February, 2015.

* PT Asian Paints Colour Indonesia was incorporated in Indonesia as a wholly owned subsidiary of Berger International Private Limited during the previous year.

** During the previous year, Kitchen Grace India Private Limited has been merged with Sleek International Private Limited pursuant to a scheme of amalgamation approved by Honourable High Court of Bombay, effective 1st April, 2015.

c) Key Managerial Personnel:

Name of the Director Designation

Shri K. B. S. Anand Managing Director & CEO

Shri Jayesh Merchant CFO & Company Secretary, President - Industrial JVs

d) Promoters and their relatives having control:

Directors

Shri. Ashwin Choksi Non-Executive Chairman

Shri. Ashwin Dani Non-Executive Vice Chairman

Shri. Mahendra Choksi Non-Executive Director

Shri. Abhay Vakil Non-Executive Director

Shri. Malav Dani Non-Executive Director

Ms. Amrita Vakil Non-Executive Director

Relatives of promoters who are under the employment of the Company:

Shri. Jalaj Dani* #

Shri. Manish Choksi**

Shri. Jigish Choksi (upto 3rd April, 2015)

Shri. Varun Vakil

Shri. Vivek Vakil (upto 29th July, 2015)

* Shri. Jalaj Dani, a relative of Company''s Non-Executive Vice Chairman resigned from the services of the Company w.e.f. 3rd April, 2017.

# Shri. Jalaj Dani, a relative of Company''s Non-Executive Vice Chairman was also a Non-Executive Chairman of Berger International Private Limited in the previous year till 9th September, 2015, Director on the Board of one of the subsidiary companies and the associate company.

** Shri. Manish Choksi, a relative of Company''s Non-Executive Director is also Non-Executive Chairman of Berger International Private Limited w.e.f. 10th September, 2015, Director on the Board of two of the subsidiary companies.

NOTE 12 : INFORMATION ON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AS REQUIRED BY Ind AS- 24 - ‘RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES’ FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2017. (Contd.)

e) Entities controlled by Directors/Relatives of Directors :

AR Intertect Design Pvt. Ltd. Haish Holding and Trading Company Pvt. Ltd. Parekh Plast India Ltd.

ARI Designs LLP* Hasit Dani (HUF) Pragati Chemicals Ltd.

Ashwin Suryakant Dani (HUF) Hitech Insurance Broking Services Ltd. Rayirth Holding and Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Ashwin Ina Charitable Trust Hitech Plast Ltd. Resins and Plastics Ltd.

Asteroids Trading and Investments Pvt. Ltd. Hitech Skills Development Pvt. Ltd. Ria Enterprises

Avinash Holding and Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd. Hitech Specialities Solutions Ltd. Riash Realty Private Ltd.

Canes Venatici Trading Company Pvt. Ltd. Hydra Trading Pvt. Ltd. Ricinash Oil Mill Ltd.

Castle Investment and Industries Pvt. Ltd. ISIS Holding and Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd. Rituh Holding and Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

Centaurus Trading and Investments Pvt. Ltd. Jalaj Trading and Investments Pvt. Ltd. Rupen Investment and Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Dani Charitable Foundation Jalaj Dani HUF S.C. Dani Research Foundation Pvt. Ltd.

Dani Finlease Ltd. Jaldhar Trading and Investments Pvt. Ltd. Satyadharma Investments & Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Doli Trading and Investments Pvt. Ltd. Lambodar Investment and Trading Co. Ltd. Smiti Holding and Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Elcid Investments Ltd. Lyon Investment and Industries Pvt. Ltd. Sudhanva Investments and Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd.

ELF Trading and Chemicals Mfg. Ltd. Murahar Investments and Trading Co. Ltd. Suptaswar Investments and Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Geetanjali Trading and Investments Pvt. Ltd. Naradiya Commercial LLP Unnati Trading and Investments Pvt. Ltd.

Germinait Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Navbharat Packaging Industries Ltd. Vikatmev Containers Ltd.

Gujarat Organics Ltd. Nehal Trading and Investments Pvt. Ltd. Vijal Holding and Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

Hiren Holdings Pvt. Ltd. Paladin Paints and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.#

* w.e.f. 13th June, 2015

# w.e.f. 22nd April, 2015

f) Post employment-benefit plan entity:

Asian Paints (India) Limited Employees'' Gratuity Fund

g) Other entity over which there is a significant influence:

Asian Paints Office Provident Fund (Employee benefit plan)

Asian Paints Factory Employees'' Provident Fund (Employee benefit plan)

Asian Paints Management Cadres'' Superannuation Scheme (Employee benefit plan)

Asian Paints Charitable Trust

NOTE 13 : INFORMATION ON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AS REQUIRED BY Ind AS- 24 - ‘RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES’ FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2017. (contd.) Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties

1. The sales to and purchases from related parties are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm''s length transactions. Outstanding balances at the year-end are unsecured, interest free and will be settled in cash. There have been no guarantees received or provided for any related party receivables or payables.

2. Employee related recoverable balances are unsecured, interest free and will be settled in cash. During the year ended 31st March, 2017, the Company has recorded an amount of Rs,0.12 crores (previous year Rs,0.15 crores) as provision for doubtful debts on account of such receivables. As at 31st March, 2017, the provision for doubtful receivables from subsidiaries is Rs,0.52 crores (previous year Rs,0.40 crores).

The above mentioned assessment is undertaken each financial year through examining the financial position of related parties, the market in which related party operate and the accounting policy of the Company.

3. The Company had provided a loan to its wholly owned subsidiary, Maxbhumi Developers Limited for its business activities. The loan has been fully repaid during the year. The loan was unsecured and was repayable in two years on demand. The loan carries an interest @ 9.55% p.a. (previous year @ 10.10% p.a.)

* Key Managerial Personnel and Relatives of Promoters who are under the employment of the Company are entitled to post employment benefits and other long term employee benefits recognized as per Ind AS 19 - ‘Employee Benefits'' in the financial statements. As these employee benefits are lump sum amounts provided on the basis of actuarial valuation, the same is not included above.

Basis of Segmentation:

Factors used to identify the reportable segments:

The Company has following business segments, which are its reportable segments. These segments offer different products and services, and are managed separately because they require different technology and production processes. Operating segment disclosures are consistent with the information provided to and reviewed by the chief operating decision maker.

A. In the previous year, the Company had made an assessment of the fair value of investment made in its subsidiary, Sleek International Private Limited (‘Sleek''), taking into account the past business performance, prevailing business conditions and revised expectations of the future performance given the understanding built up since acquisition. Based on above factors and as a matter of prudence, the Company had recognized an impairment loss in the value of investment made in Sleek to the tune of Rs,65.30 crores. The same is disclosed under “Exceptional items” in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The recoverable amount of the investment was determined at Rs,54.20 crores, which was based on its value in use. This value in use calculation was carried taking into account the discount rate of 14% per annum.

B. In the previous year, the Company had filed an application for striking off the name of Multifacet Infrastructure (India) Limited (‘Multifacet''), wholly owned non-operating subsidiary of the Company, under the “Fast Track Exit Mode” under Section 560 of Companies Act, 1956. Consequently, the Company had recognized an impairment loss in the value of investment in Multifacet for Rs,0.05 crores. During the current year, Multifacet''s name has been struck off from Register of Companies w.e.f. 24th August, 2016.

NOTE 14: During the previous year, the Company had discovered certain irregularities at M/s Sharepro Services (India) Private Limited (‘Sharepro''), the erstwhile Registrar and Transfer Agent (R&T) of the Company, in respect of share related and dividend encashment activities. Subsequently the Company had filed a criminal complaint against Sharepro and its employees and appointed M/s TSR Darashaw Limited (‘TSR'') as its R&T Agent with effect from 1st April, 2016. The process of transferring the records from Sharepro to TSR was delayed due to lack of reliable record maintenance and availability of appropriate support from Sharepro. Also, the Company could not rely on the data of unpaid dividend provided by Sharepro which required detailed verification before concluding the correctness of the same. Owing to this, unpaid final dividend for the financial year 2008-09 amounting to Rs,29.59 lakhs was transferred to Investor Education and Protection fund (‘IEPF'') beyond the stipulated timeline as per the provisions of Section 124(5) of the Companies Act, 2013. The transfer to IEPF was effected on 21st October, 2016 as against the due date of 31st August, 2016.


Mar 31, 2015

Company Background

Asian Paints Limited (the ''Company'') is a public limited company incorporated under the Indian Companies Act, 1913. The Company is engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling and distribution of paints, coatings, products related to home decor, bath fittings and providing related services.

b) Terms/rights attached to equity shares

The Company has only one class of shares referred to as equity shares having a par value of Rs.1 per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The Company declares and pays dividends in Indian Rupees. Payment of dividend is also made in foreign currency to shareholders outside India. The final dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

As per the Companies Act, 2013, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining assets of the company, after distribution of all preferential amounts in the event of liquidation of the company. However no such preferential amounts exist currently. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the shareholders.

"The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 17th September, 2014 declared an interim dividend of Rs. 1.80 (Rupee one and paise eighty only) per equity share of Rs. 1 each. A final dividend of Rs. 4.30 (Rupees four and paise thirty only) per equity share has been recommended by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 18th May, 2015, subject to the approval by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If approved, the total dividend (interim and final dividend) for the financial year 2014-15 will be Rs. 6.10 per equity share of Rs. 1 each (Rs. 5.30 per equity share of Rs. 1 each was paid as total dividend for the previous year). The total dividend appropriation for the year ended 31st March, 2015 amounted to Rs. 698.07 crores including corporate dividend tax of Rs. 112.95 crores. (Previous year Rs. 590.39 crores including corporate dividend tax of Rs. 82.02 crores)."

NOTE 5 : DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES (NET)

The Company has recognized deferred tax arising on account of timing differences, being the difference between the taxable income and accounting income, that originates in one period and is capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period(s) in compliance with Accounting Standard (AS - 22) - Accounting for Taxes on Income.

NOTE 2 : CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS

(Rs. in Crores)

a. Contingent Liabilities As at As at 31.03.2015 31.03.2014

1. Letters of comfort issued to banks on behalf of some of its operating subsidiary companies. 37.29 233.26

2. Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts

i. Tax matters in dispute under appeal 98.37 78.85

ii. Others 12.99 12.07

The Company enters into forward exchange contracts to hedge against its foreign currency exposures relating to the underlying transactions and firm commitments. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

NOTE 3 : Interest includes income from investment in fixed deposits of Rs. 1.51 crores (Previous year - Rs. 1.43 crores) and interest received of Rs. 0.73 crores (Previous year - Rs. 0.55 crores) on account of completion/disposal of various assessments/appeals during the year.

NOTE 4 : The Company enters into forward exchange contracts to hedge against its foreign currency exposures relating to the underlying transactions and firm commitments. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

NOTE 5 : DISCLOSURE AS PER CLAUSE 32 OF THE LISTING AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO WITH THE STOCK EXCHANGES

Loans and advances in the nature of loans given to subsidiaries, associates and others and investment in shares of the Company by such parties:

NOTE 6 : Pursuant to Accounting Standard (AS-19) - Leases, the following information is given A. Assets given on operating lease

a. The Company has provided tinting systems to its dealers on an operating lease basis. The lease period varies between four to nine years. Lease rentals are payable monthly by the dealers. A refundable security deposit is collected at the time of signing the agreement. During the year, the said lease has expired and hence no amounts are receivable as at 31st March, 2015.

b. Future minimum lease rentals receivable as at 31st March, 2015 as per the lease agreements:

The information pertaining to future minimum lease rentals receivable is based on the lease agreements entered into between the Company and the dealers and variation made thereto. Lease rentals are reviewed periodically taking into account prevailing market conditions.

c. Total amount of contingent rents recognised as income - NIL. (Previous Year - NIL)

d. The initial direct cost relating to acquisition of tinting system is capitalized.

e. The information on gross amount of leased assets, depreciation and impairment is given in Note 10.

B. Assets taken on operating lease

a. The Company has taken certain assets such as Vehicles, Computers and Information Technology hardware on an operating lease basis. The lease rentals are payable by the Company on a monthly or quarterly basis.

NOTE 7 : Pursuant to Accounting Standard (AS-27) - Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures, the disclosures relating to the two Joint Venture Companies viz., PPG Asian Paints Private Limited and Asian Paints PPG Private Limited (both hereinafter referred to as JVs) are as follows:

a) The proportion of interest of the Company in the JVs is by way of equal equity participation with PPG Industries Securities Inc., U.S.A.

NOTE 8 : EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

1) Short term employee benefits:

The liability towards short-term employee benefits for the year ended 31st March, 2015 has been recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

2) Post-employment benefits:

The following disclosures are made in accordance with AS - 15 (Revised) pertaining to Defined Benefit Plans:

i) Discount rate: The discount rate is based on the prevailing market yields of Indian government securities as at the balance sheet date for the estimated term of the obligations.

ii) Expected Rate of Return on Plan Assets: This is based on the expectation of the average long-term rate of return expected on investments of the fund during the estimated term of the obligations.

iii) Salary Escalation Rate: The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, takes into account the inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors such as supply and demand in the employment market.

3) Other Long term employee benefits:

The liability towards compensated absences (annual leave and sick leave) for the year ended 31st March, 2015 based on actuarial valuation carried out by using Projected Accrued Benefit Method resulted in increase in liability by Rs. 19.12 crores. (Previous year - Rs. 3.03 crores)

Annual Leave and Sick Leave assumptions

NOTE 9:

The Company''s manufacturing facility at Khandaia, Maharashtra has been granted "Mega Project Status" by Government of Maharashtra and hence is eligible for Industrial Promotion Subsidy (IPS) under Package Scheme of Incentive, 2007 in the form of refund of VAT paid to Maharashtra Government, exemption on electricity duty and stamp duty within a period of 9 years from the date of commencement of commercial production, restricted to a maximum of 100% of fixed capital investment as per the Eligibility Certificate issued by Director of Industries, Government of Maharashtra. In terms of the Accounting Standard (AS 12) "Accounting for Government Grants" prescribed by Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2006, eligible incentive as mentioned above amounting to Rs. 108.96 crores for year ended 31st March, 2015 (Previous Year - Rs. 65.59 crores) is credited to Statement of Profit and Loss under the head "Other operating income" on accrual basis.

NOTE 10 : ACQUISITION OF ESS ESS BATHROOM PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED

During the year, the Company acquired the entire front end sales business including brands, network and sales infrastructure of Ess Ess Bathroom Products Private Limited effective 1st June, 2014 for a consideration of Rs. 36.48 crores. As a result of this transaction, intangible assets consisting of Goodwill of Rs. 38.58 crores and Brand of Rs. 4.28 crores has been recognized in the Financials of the Company. The financial results of this business for the period ended 31st March, 2015 are reported as a separate segment under ''Home Improvement'' in Segment Reporting (Refer Note 49).

NOTE 11 : INFORMATION ON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AS REQUIRED BY ACCOUNTING STANDARD (AS - 18) ON RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES FOR The YEAR ENDED 31st March, 2015.

a) Joint Venture: (In which the Company has 50% equity interest)

i. PPG Asian Paints Private Limited

Wholly owned subsidiaries of PPG Asian Paints Private Limited:

a) Faaber Paints Private Limited.

b) PPG Asian Paints Lanka Private Limited

ii. Asian Paints PPG Private Limited

(c) Key Managerial Personnel:

Name of the Director Designation

K.B.S. Anand Managing Director & CEO

(d) Promoters and their relatives having control:

Directors:

Shri Ashwin Choksi Non-Executive Chairman

Shri Ashwin Dani Non-Executive Vice Chairman

Shri Mahendra Choksi Non-Executive Director

Shri Abhay Vakil Non-Executive Director (w.e.f. from 22nd July, 2014)

Shri Amar Vakil Non-Executive Director (retired on 26th June, 2014)

Shri Malav Dani Non-Executive Director

Ms. Amrita Vakil Non-Executive Director (w.e.f. from 21st May, 2014)

Relatives of promoters who are under the employment of the Company:

Shri Jalaj Dani*

Shri Manish Choksi**

Shri Jigish Choksi Shri Varun Vakil Shri Vivek Vakil

* Shri Jalaj Dani, a relative of Company''s Non-Executive Vice Chairman is also a Non-Executive Chairman of Berger International Limited, Director on the Board of some of the subsidiary companies and one of the joint venture companies.

** Shri Manish Choksi, a relative of Company''s Non-Executive Director is also on the Board of some of the subsidiary companies and one of the joint venture companies.

(f) Employee Benefit Funds where control exists:

Asian Paints Office Provident Fund

Asian Paints Factory Employees'' Provident Fund

Asian Paints Management Cadres'' Superannuation Scheme

Asian Paints (India) Limited Employees'' Gratuity Fund

(g) Other entity over which there is a significant control: Asian Paints Charitable Trust

As per the requirements of Accounting Standard 17 - Segment Reporting, the Company has identified Paints and Home Improvement as its business segments with effect from the current financial year. Home Improvement business represents bath fittings business acquired by the Company effective 1st June, 2014. During the previous year the Company had only one business segment. Hence, comparative figures for the previous period are not reported.

NOTE 12 : During the year, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the conversion of outstanding loan to Maxbhumi Developers Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary) amounting to Rs.14.99 crores into 3,57,084 equity shares of Maxbhumi Developers Limited of face value Rs. 10 per equity share at a premium of Rs. 410 per equity share based on an independent valuation carried out. In addition to the above, the Company also subscribed to an additional 11,916 equity shares of the face value of Rs. 10 per equity share at a premium of Rs. 410 per equity share.

NOTE 13 : EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS:

A. The Company has discontinued the manufacturing activities at its Bhandup Plant with effect from 5th May, 2014. A "Voluntary Retirement/Separation Scheme" along with an alternate option of relocation to other factories/establishments of the Company was offered to all the workmen at the plant in the month of April, 2014. All workmen have accepted either the Voluntary Retirement/Separation Scheme or relocation to another factory/establishment of the Company. The liability on account of the above amounting to Rs. 25.16 crores is recognized and disclosed in "Exceptional Items" in the Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31st March, 2015.

B. The Company has recognized provision for impairment in respect of Fixed Assets at Bhandup Plant for an amount of Rs. 2.41 crores (Previous year Rs. 9.96 crores). The same is included under "Impairment" in Note 10 and disclosed in "Exceptional Items" in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

C. The Company was carrying a provision of Rs. 14.04 crores in respect of the diminution in carrying value of its investment in Asian Paints (International) Limited, Mauritius in the earlier years. Based on the assessment of the fair value of the investment as at 31st March 2015, the provision for diminution has been reversed in the current year. The same is disclosed in "Exceptional items" in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

A. Gross amount required to be spent by the Company during the year 2014-15 - Rs. 29.87 crores

B. Amount spent during the year on:

NOTE 14 : Previous year''s figures have been regrouped, reclassified wherever necessary to correspond with the current year classification/disclosure.


Mar 31, 2013

A) Terms/rights attached to equity shares

The company has only one class of shares referred to as equity shares having a par value of Rs. 10 per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The company declares and pays dividends in Indian Rupees. Payment of dividend is also made in foreign currency to shareholders outside India. The final dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in the case of interim dividend.

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 25th October, 2012 declared an interim dividend of Rs. 9.50 (Rupees Nine and Paise Fifty only) per equity share of Rs. 10 each. A final dividend of Rs. 36.50 (Rupees Thirty Six and Paise Fifty only) per share has been recommended by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 9th May, 2013, subject to the approval by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If approved, the total dividend (interim and final dividend) for the financial year 2012-13 will be Rs. 46 per equity share; Rs. 40 per equity share was paid as dividend for the previous year. The total dividend appropriation for the year ended 31st March, 2013 amounted to Rs. 515.52 crores including corporate dividend tax of Rs. 74.29 crores (Previous year Rs. 445.93 crores including corporate dividend tax of Rs. 62.24 crores).

As per the Companies act 1956, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining assets of the company, after distribution of all preferential amounts in the event of liquidation of the company. However no such preferential amounts exist currently. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the shareholders.

Notes:

# Interest free Term loan from the Pradeshiya Industrial Corporation of U.P. Limited (PICUP) under Sales Tax Deferment Scheme of Government of U.P. is secured by a first charge on the Company''s immovable properties pertaining to the paint plant at Kasna and by way of hypothecation of all movable properties at the above location. This interest free loan has a deferment period of 10 years and is repayable in 9 yearly installemts starting from May, 2007 as per repayment schedule. Out of the total sales tax deferment loan of Rs. 30.60 crores the company has already repaid Rs. 18.23 crores till 31st March, 2013 and balance amount of Rs. 12.37 crores is repayable in next 3 years upto May, 2015.

## The company is also eligible to avail interest free loan in respect of 50% of VAT paid within Haryana on the sale of goods produced at Rohtak plant for a period of 7 financial years beginning from April, 2010. For the period ended 31st March, 2011 the company has received the eligibility certificate from the Government of Haryana sanctioning an interest free loan of Rs. 3.40 crores on 2nd April, 2012, of which Rs. 1.98 crore has been received by the company in March, 2013. This loan is secured by way of a bank guarantee issued by the Company and is repayable after a period of 5 years from the date of receipt of interest free loan. For the year ended 31st March, 2012, the company has made the necessary application to the Haryana Government for the issue of eligibility certificate and for the year ended 31st March, 2013 the company is in the process of making the necessary application.

### Sales tax deferment - State of Andhra Pradesh represents interest free loan availed under the Sales Tax Deferment Scheme of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. This interest free loan has a deferement period of 14 years and is repayable in 9 years starting from April, 2012 as per repayment schedule . Out of the total sales tax deferement loan of Rs. 40.70 crores the company has already repaid Rs. 0.96 crores till 31st March, 2013 and balance amount of Rs. 39.74 crores is repayable in next 7 years upto February, 2020.

@ Default in terms of repayment of principal and interest - NIL

Note 1: DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY (NET)

The Company has recognized deferred tax arising on account of timing differences, being the difference between the taxable income and accounting income, that originates in one period and is capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period(s) in compliance with Accounting Standard (AS 22) - Accounting for Taxes on income.

NOTE 2 : Purchase of stock-in-trade includes paints, putty, colourworld machines and other miscellaneous sales promotional items.

NOTE 3 : Interest includes income from investment in debt instruments and interest received of Rs. 0.77 crores (Previous year - Rs. 1.11 crores) on account of completion/disposal of various assessments/appeals during the year.

Dues to Micro and Small Enterprises have been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis of information collected by the Management. This has been relied upon by the auditors.

NOTE 4 : Dividend received from subsidiary companies includes nil (Previous year - Rs. 15.83 Crores) received from Asian Paints (International) Ltd. Mauritius (wholly owned subsidiary of the Company)

NOTE 5 : The Company uses forward exchange contracts to hedge against its foreign currency exposures relating to the underlying transactions and firm commitments. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

NOTE 6 :

I. Pursuant to Accounting Standard (AS-19) - Leases, the following information is given:

a) The Company has provided tinting systems to its dealers on an operating lease basis. The lease period varies between four to ten years. Lease rentals are payable monthly by the dealers. A refundable security deposit is collected at the time of signing the agreement.

The information pertaining to future minimum lease rentals receivable is based on the lease agreements entered into between the Company and the dealers and variations made thereto. Lease rentals are reviewed periodically taking into account prevailing market conditions.

c) Total amount of contingent rents recognised as income - NIL. (Previous Year - NIL)

d) The initial direct cost relating to acquisition of tinting system is capitalised.

e) The information on gross amount of leased assets, depreciation and impairment is given in Note 11 of Notes to Accounts.

II. a) The Company has taken certain assets such as Cars, Computers and Systems hardware on an operating lease basis. The lease rentals are payable by the company on a monthly or quarterly basis.

NOTE 7 : INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURES

Pursuant to Accounting Standard (AS-27) - Financial Reporting of interests in Joint Ventures, the disclosures relating to the two Joint Ventures viz., PPG Asian Paints Private Limited and Asian Paints PPG Private Limited (both hereinafter referred to as JVs) are as follows:

a) The proportion of interest of the Company in the JVs is by way of equal equity participation with PPG Industries Securities LLC., U.S.A.

NOTE 8 : EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

1) Short term employee benefits :

The liability towards short-term employee benefits for the year ended 31st March, 2013 has been recognized in the statement of Profit and Loss.

2) Post-employment benefits :

The following disclosures are made in accordance with AS 15 (Revised) pertaining to Defined Benefit Plans:

i) Discount rate : The discount rate is based on the prevailing market yields of Indian Government securities as at the Balance Sheet date for the estimated term of the obligations.

ii) Expected Rate of Return on Plan Assets : This is based on the expectation of the average long-term rate of return expected on investments of the fund during the estimated term of the obligations.

iii) Salary Escalation Rate : The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, takes into account the inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors such as supply and demand in the employment market.

Notes :

i) The gratuity fund assets and liabilities are managed by Asian Paints (India) Ltd. Employees'' Gratuity Fund.

ii) The company estimates that the balance amount to be contributed to the gratuity fund during the financial year 2013-2014 will be Rs. 6.10 crores and hence is shown as current.

b) Provident Fund:

The Provident Fund assets and liabilities are managed by ''Asian Paints Office Provident Fund'' and ''Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund'' in line with The Employees'' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

The guidance on implementing AS 15, Employee Benefits (revised 2005) issued by Accounting Standards Board (ASB) states that benefits involving employer established provident fund, which require interest shortfalls to be recompensated, are to be considered as defined benefit plans. The plan guarantees minimum interest at the rate notified by the Provident Fund Authorities. The contribution by the employer and employee together with the interest accumulated thereon are payable to employees at the time of separation from the Company or retirement, whichever is earlier. The benefits vests immediately on rendering of the services by the employee. In terms of the guidance note issued by the Institute of Actuaries of India for measurement of provident fund liabilities, the actuary has provided a valuation of provident fund liability and based on the assumption provided below there is no shortfall as at 31st March, 2013 and 31st March, 2012.

The company contributed Rs. 7.57 crores and Rs. 6.79 crores towards Asian Paints Office Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2013 and 31st March, 2012 respectively. The company contributed Rs. 4.81 crores and Rs. 4.62 crores towards Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2013 and 31st March, 2012 respectively. During the financial year 2012-2013, the Company also contributed Rs. 4.00 crores as advance contribution to ''Asian Paints Office Provident fund'' to meet its temporary liquidity requirements, to be adjustable against future contribution.

3) Long term employee benefits:

The liability towards compensated absences (annual leave and sick leave) for the year ended 31st March, 2013 based on actuarial valuation carried out by using Projected Accrued Benefit Method resulted in increase in liability by Rs. 11.42 crores. (Previous year - Rs. 2.21 crores)

NOTE 9 : Note on the Composite Scheme of Restructuring to Give Effect to formation of the Second Joint Venture with PPG Industries Inc., USA

A Composite Scheme of Restructuring ("the Scheme") filed with the Hon''ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay, in February, 2012 was approved on 6th July, 2012 and the "Appointed Date" under the Scheme had been fixed as 1st April, 2012. As per the Scheme, AP Coatings Limited (wholly owned subsidiary of the Company) and PPG Coatings India Private Limited (a subsidiary of PPG Industries Securities LLC. (PPG) in India) have merged with PPG Asian Paints Private Limited (formerly known as Asian PPG Industries Limited) (first Joint Venture between Asian Paints Limited and PPG). Further, the Scheme provides for the demerger of the Liquid Industrial Paints, Powder Coatings and Protective Coatings businesses from PPG Asian Paints Private Limited into Asian Paints PPG Private Limited (formerly known as Asian Paints PPG Limited) (second Joint Venture Company between Asian Paints Limited and PPG, incorporated in August, 2011). Consequently, AP Coatings Limited ceased to exist.

In accordance with the Scheme, the Company has been allotted 1,23,59,500 equity shares of PPG Asian Paints Private Limited of face value Rs. 10 each and 44,97,417 equity shares of Asian Paints PPG Private Limited of face value Rs. 10 each. The total investment cost of erstwhile AP Coatings Limited and PPG Asian Paints Private Limited has been apportioned between PPG Asian Paints Private Limited and Asian Paints PPG Private Limited on the basis of net worth of businesses on demerger mentioned above.

NOTE 10 : INFORMATION ON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AS REQUIRED BY ACCOUNTING STANDARD - 18 ON RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2013.

a. Joint Venture: (In which the company has 50% equity interest)

i. PPG Asian Paints Private Limited (Formerly known as Asian PPG Industries Limited)

Subsidiaries of PPG Asian Paints Private Limited:

a) Faaber Paints Pvt. Limited

b) PPG Asian Paints Lanka Pvt. Limited

ii. Asian Paints PPG Private Limited (Formerly known as Asian Paints PPG Limited)

1. Key management personnel and relatives of promoters who are under the employment of the company are entitled to post employment benefits and other long term employee benefits recognised as per AS-15 (Revised) Employee Benefits in the financial statements. As these employee benefits are lump sum amounts provided on the basis of actuarial valuation, the same is not included above.

2. Remuneration paid to relatives of promoters who are under the employment of the Company pursuant to the necessary approvals from the shareholders and the Central Govt., under Section 314 of the Companies Act, 1956.

The Company has issued letters of comfort/support to banks on behalf of some of its subsidiaries from time to time and the financial support/comfort based on such letters is limited to Rs. 224.48 crores as on 31st March, 2013 (Rs. 207.70 crores as on 31st March, 2012). The Company has also issued a letter to the Board of a subsidiary informing its commitment to continue extending letters of comfort for banking facilities as included in the above for a period upto 15th May, 2014.

*Others include Company''s business units manufacturing Phthalic Anhydride and Pentaerythritol.

Inter Segment Transfer Pricing Policy - Phthalic Anhydride and Pentaerythritol supplied to Paints is based on market prices.

NOTE 11 : Previous year''s figures have been regrouped, reclassified wherever necessary to correspond with the current year''s classification/disclosure.


Mar 31, 2012

Note 1 : DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY (NET)

The Company has recognized deferred tax arising on account of timing differences, being the difference between the taxable income and accounting income, that originates in one period and is capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period(s) in compliance with Accounting Standard (AS 22) - Accounting for Taxes on income.

note 2: contingent LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS

(Rs in Crores) As at As at

a) Contingent Liabilities 31.03.2012 31.03.2011

1. Guarantee given on behalf of Company's dealers in respect of loans granted to them 2.49 5.33 by a bank for acquiring dealer tinting systems.

2. Corporate guarantees issued by the Company to certain banks on behalf of some of - 130.60 its subsidiaries (converted to Letter of Comfort/ Support during the year)

3. Letters of comfort/support to banks on behalf of some of its subsidiaries, limited to: 207.70 63.11 The Company has also issued a letter to the board of a subsidiary informing its commitment to continue extending letters of comfort for banking facilities as included in the above for a period upto 15th May, 2013.

4. Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts

i. Tax matters in dispute under appeal 63.15 59.63

ii. Others 7.38 6.11

Dues to Micro and Small Enterprises have been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis of information collected by the Management. This has been relied upon by the auditors.

Note 3. Dividend received from subsidiary companies includes Rs 15.83 crores received from Asian Paints (International) Ltd. Mauritius (wholly owned subsidiary of the Company) (Previous year - NIL)

note 4: I. Pursuant to Accounting Standard (AS 19) - Leases, the following information is given:

a) The Company has provided tinting systems to its dealers on an operating lease basis. The lease period varies between four and ten years. Lease rentals are payable monthly by the dealers. A refundable security deposit is collected at the time of signing the agreement.

The information pertaining to future minimum lease rentals receivable is based on the lease agreements entered into between the Company and the dealers and variation made thereto. Lease rentals are reviewed periodically taking into account prevailing market conditions.

c) Total amount of contingent rents recognised as income - NIL. (Previous year - NIL)

d) The initial direct cost relating to acquisition of tinting system is capitalised.

e) The information on gross amount of leased assets, depreciation and impairment is given in Note 11 of Notes to Accounts.

II. a) The Company has taken certain assets such as cars, computers and systems hardware on an operating lease basis. The lease rentals are payable by the Company on a monthly or quarterly basis.

c) Lease payments recognised in the Statement of Profit or Loss for the period are Rs 5.13 crores. (Previous year Rs 4.78 crores).

Note 5: Pursuant to Accounting Standard (AS 27) - Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Venture, the disclosures relating to the two Joint Ventures viz., Asian PPG Industries Limited and Asian Paints PPG Ltd. (both hereinafter referred to as JV) are as follows:

a) The proportion of interest of the Company in the JV is by way of equal equity participation with PPG Industries Securities Inc., U.S.A.

c) No contingent liabilities and capital commitments have been incurred as at 31st March, 2012 in relation to the Company's interests in the JV along with the other venture (Previous year Rs Nil).

Note 6: Employee Benefits

(1) Short term employee benefits:

The liability towards short term employee benefits for the year ended 31st March, 2012 has been recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(2) Post-employment benefits:

The following disclosures are made in accordance with AS 15 (Revised) pertaining to Defined Benefit Plans:

Notes:

i) The gratuity fund assets and liabilities are managed by Asian Paints (India) Ltd. Employees' Gratuity Fund.

ii) The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, takes into account the inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors such as supply and demand in the employment market.

iii) The Company estimates that the balance amount to be contributed to the gratuity fund during the financial year 2012-2013 will be Rs 4.14 crores.

(b) Provident Fund:

The Provident fund assets and liabilities are managed by 'Asian Paints Office Provident Fund' and 'Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund'.

The Company contributed Rs 6.79 crores and Rs 5.69 crores towards Asian Paints Office Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2012 and 31st March, 2011 respectively. The Company contributed Rs 4.62 crores and Rs 3.79 crores towards Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund during the year ended 31st March, 2012 and 31st March, 2011 respectively. During the financial year 2011-2012, the Company also contributed Rs 1.35 crores as advance contribution to 'Asian Paints Office Provident Fund' to meet its temporary liquidity requirements, to be adjustable against future contributions.

The guidance note on implementing AS 15, Employee Benefits (revised 2005) issued by Accounting Standards Board (ASB) states that benefits involving employer established provident fund, which require interest shortfalls to be recompensed, are to be considered as defined benefit plans. Till 31st March, 2011, pending the issuance of the guidance note from Institute of Actuaries of India, the Company's actuary had expressed an inability to reliably measure provident fund liabilities. Accordingly the Company was unable to exhibit the related information. The Institute of Actuaries of India has issued the final guidance for measurement of provident fund liabilities during the quarter ended 31st December, 2011. The actuary has accordingly provided a valuation and based on the below provided assumptions there is no shortfall as at 31st March, 2012. (This being the first year of valuation, comparatives of previous period is not available.)

(a) Note on AP Coatings Limited (APCL)

APCL was incorporated on 30th November, 2010 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. On 1st June, 2011, net current assets aggregating to Rs 55.79 crores, pertaining to the Company's industrial business was transferred to APCL for which the Company was allotted 5,00,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each aggregating Rs 50 crores in APCL and the balance was received in cash.

Accordingly, the Company's financial statements for the current year do not include the results of industrial business for the period from 1st June, 2011 to 31st March, 2012 except for revenue of Rs 40.32 crores of inventory sold to APCL as part of the net current assets of Rs 55.79 crores as stated above. Further, this does not have any material impact on the Company's results for the current year

(b) Formation of Second Joint Venture with PPG Industries Inc., USA:

To give effect to the formation of the Second Joint Venture, a Composite Scheme of Restructuring has been filed with the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay in February, 2012 whereby AP Coatings Limited and PPG Coatings India Private Limited (subsidiary of PPG industries Securities Inc. in India) will merge with Asian PPG Industries Limited (APPG) (first Joint Venture between Asian Paints and PPG). The Scheme then provides for the demerger of the Liquid Industrial Paints, Powder Coatings and Protective Coatings businesses from APPG into Asian Paints PPG Limited (second Joint Venture Company between Asian Paints and PPG, incorporated in August, 2011). The "Appointed Date" to give effect to the above has been fixed as 1st April, 2012. The same is subject to the approval of the the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay and other regulatory approvals as may be required.

Note 7: Information on related party transactions as required by Accounting Standard - 18 on Related Party Disclosures for the year ended 31st March, 2012.

a) Joint Venture: (In which the Company has 50% equity interest)

i. Asian PPG Industries Ltd.

Subsidiary of Asian PPG Industries Ltd:

a) Faaber Paints Pvt. Ltd.

b) PPG Asian Paints Lanka Pvt. Ltd. (Incorporated in April, 2011)

ii. Asian Paints PPG Ltd. (Incorporated in August, 2011)

* Mr. Jalaj Dani, a relative of Company's Non-Executive Vice Chairman is also Executive Chairman of Berger International Limited and Director on some of the subsidiary companies.

** Mr. Manish Choksi, a relative of Company's Non-Executive Director is also on the board of a subsidiary company and a joint venture.

(f) Employee Benefit Funds where control exists:

Asian Paints Office Provident Fund

Asian Paints Factory Employees' Provident Fund

Asian Paints Management Cadres' Superannuation Scheme

Asian Paints (India) Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund

(g) Other entities over which there is a significant control:

Asian Paints Charitable Trust.

1. Key management personnel and relatives of promoters who are under the employment of the Company are entitled to post employment benefits and other long term employee benefits recognised as per AS 15 (Revised) Employee Benefits in the financial statements. As these employee benefits are lump sum amounts provided on the basis of actuarial valuation, the same is not included above.

2. Remuneration paid to relatives of promoters who are under the employment of the Company pursuant to the necessary approvals from the shareholders and the Central Government, under Section 314 of the Companies Act, 1956. Corporate Guarantee issued by the Company on behalf of its subsidiaries is NIL as at 31st March, 2012, as the same was converted to Letter of Comfort/ Support during the year (Previous year Rs 130.60 crores).

The Company has issued letters of comfort/support to banks on behalf of some of its subsidiaries from time to time and the financial support/comfort based on such letters is limited to Rs 207.70 crores as on 31st March, 2012 (Rs 63.11 crores as on 31st March, 2011).

The Company has also issued a letter to the Board of a subsidiary informing its commitment to continue extending letters of comfort for banking facilities as included in the above for a period upto 15th May, 2013.

Note 8: The previous year's figures have been re-grouped / re-classified to conform to this year's classification which is as per Revised Schedule VI. This adoption does not impact recognition and measurement principles followed for preparation of financial statements as at 31st March, 2011.


Mar 31, 2011

(Rs. in Crores) 2010-2011 2009-2010

1. Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for. 298.81 36.87

2. Letters of Credit and Bank guarantees issued by bankers and outstanding as on 31st March, 2011. 54.86 33.19

3. Contingent Liabilities:

a) Guarantee given on behalf of Companys dealers in respect of loans granted to them by a bank for acquiring dealer tinting systems. 5.33 11.41

b) Corporate guarantees issued by the Company to certain banks on behalf of some of its subsidiaries. 130.60 128.79

c) The Company has issued letters of comfort/support to banks on behalf of some of its subsidiaries from time to time and the financial support/comfort based on such letters is limited to: 63.11 77.18

The Company has also issued a letter to the Board of a subsidiary informing its commitment to continue extending corporate guarantees and letters of comfort for banking facilities as included in the above for a period upto 15th May, 2012.

d) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts

i. Tax matters in dispute under appeal 65.02 41.50

ii. Others. 6.11 5.23

16. Interest income includes interest received of Rs. 5.05 crores on account of completion/disposal of various assessments/ appeals during the year (Previous year - ^ 3.47 Crores).

17. Disclosure under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 are provided as under for the year 2010-11, to the extent the Company has received intimation from the "Suppliers" regarding their status under the Act.

18. Profit on sale of fixed assets includes Rs. 1.34 crores (Previous year ^ 6.06 crores) arising out of the sale of colour world machines on expiry of lease period.

19. Exceptional Item of previous year includes :

a) Rs. 5.77 crores being the write back of provision for diminution in the value of investments in the Companys wholly owned subsidiary Asian Paints (International) Limited, Mauritius in consequent to the buy back of 41,00,000 shares at US$ 1 per share by Asian Paints (International) Limited.

b) Rs. 19.69 crores being the reversal of provision made towards diminution in the value of investments.

20. The Company uses forward exchange contracts to hedge against its foreign currency exposures relating to the underlying transactions and firm commitments. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

22. The Company has recognised deferred tax arising on account of timing differences, being the difference between the taxable income and accounting income, that originates in one period and is capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period(s) in compliance with Accounting Standard (AS 22) - Accounting for Taxes on income.

23. I. Pursuant to Accounting Standard (AS-19) - Leases, the following information is given :

a) The Company has provided tinting systems to its dealers on an operating lease basis. The lease period varies between four and ten years. Lease rentals are payable monthly by the dealers. A refundable security deposit is collected at the time of signing the agreement. The equipment shall be used only to tint products of the lessor.

24. Pursuant to Accounting Standard (AS-27) - Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Venture, the disclosures relating to the Joint Venture viz. Asian PPG Industries Limited (hereinAfter referred to as JV) are as follows:

a) The proportion of interest of the Company in the JV is by way of equal equity participation with PPG Industries Inc., U.S.A.

c) The Companys share of capital commitments of the JV as at 31st March, 2011 is Rs. 1.22 crores (Previous year Rs. 0.98 crores).

d) The Companys share of contingent liabilities of the JV as at 31st March, 2011 is Rs. 6.71 crores (Previous year Rs. 6.02 crores).

e) No contingent liabilities and capital commitments have been incurred as at 31st March, 2011 in relation to the Companys interests in the JV along with the other venturer (Previous year ^ Nil).

25. Employee Benefits:

(1) Short term employee benefits:

The liability towards short-term employee benefits for the year ended 31st March, 2011 has been recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

(a) Joint Venture : Asian PPG Industries Ltd. Subsidiary of Joint Venture: Faaber Paints Pvt. Ltd.

(b) Subsidiaries : Direct Subsidiaries :

Asian Paints (Nepal) Pvt. Limited

Asian Paints (International) Limited

Asian Paints Industrial Coatings Limited

Maxbhumi Developers Limited

Multifacet Infrastructure (India) Limited

AP Coatings Limited (Incorporated on 30th November, 2010)

Subsidiaries of the wholly owned subsidiary, Asian Paints (International) Limited, Mauritius:

Asian Paints (South Pacific) Limited

Samoa Paints Limited (Acquired during the year from Taubmans Paints (Fiji) Limited)

Asian Paints (Tonga) Limited

Asian Paints (S.I.) Limited

Asian Paints (Vanuatu) Limited

Asian Paints (Lanka) Limited

Asian Paints (Bangladesh) Limited

Asian Paints (Middle East) LLC.

SCIB Chemicals S.A.E., Egypt

Berger International Limited, Singapore

Subsidiary of Asian Paints (South Pacific) Limited :

Taubmans Paints (Fiji) Limited *

* The Company ceased trading and has transferred its assets, liabilities and business to shareholder Asian Paints (South Pacific) Limited, but it still continues to remain a separate legal entity pending legal formalities.

Subsidiaries of Berger International Limited, Singapore :

Berger Paints Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Berger Building Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Enterprise Paints Limited

Universal Paints Limited

Lewis Berger (Overseas Holdings) Ltd.

Subsidiary of Berger Building Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. :

Berger Contractor (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Subsidiary of Enterprise Paints Limited :

Nirvana Investments Ltd.

Subsidiary of Nirvana Investments Ltd. :

Berger Paints Emirates Ltd.

Subsidiaries of Lewis Berger (Overseas Holdings) Ltd. :

Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd. Berger Paints Trinidad Ltd. Berger Paints Barbados Ltd.

Subsidiary of Universal Paints Limited :

Berger Paints Bahrain W.L.L.

(c) Key managerial person :

Name of the Director Designation

P. M. Murty Managing Director & CEO

(d) Promoters and their relatives having control :

Directors: Designation:

Ashwin Choksi Non-Executive Chairman

Ashwin Dani Non-Executive Vice Chairman

Abhay Vakil Non-Executive Director

Mahendra Choksi Non-Executive Director

Amar Vakil Non-Executive Director

Ina Dani* Non-Executive Director

Hasit Dani Non-Executive Director (resigned on 3rd June, 2010)

* Mrs. Ina Dani has been appointed as an Additional Director w.e.f. 27th July, 2010.

Relatives of promoters, who are under the employment of the Company :

Jalaj Dani

Manish Choksi

Jigish Choksi

Nehal Vakil (resigned on 30th July, 2010)

Varun Vakil (w.e.f 16th July, 2010)

(f) Employee Benefit Funds where control exists :

Asian Paints Office Provident Fund

Asian Paints Factory Employees Provident Fund

Asian Paints Management Cadres Superannuation Scheme

Asian Paints (India) Limited Employees Gratuity Fund

(g) Other entities over which there is a significant control:

Asian Paints Charitable Trust

29. Previous years figures have been regrouped, wherever necessary.

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