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Notes to Accounts of Piramal Phytocare Ltd.

Mar 31, 2018

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Piramal Phytocare Limited ("the Company") is engaged in manufacturing & marketing / trading of pharmaceutical products. The Company is listed on the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited in India.

1. Inventories are net of breakages and unsaleable stock.

2. The cost of inventories recognised as an expense during the year was Rs.1,272.87 lakhs (Previous year Rs. 206.99 lakhs).

3. The cost of inventories recognised as an expense includes Rs. Nil (Previous year Rs.14.11 lakhs) in respect of write downs of inventory to net realisable value and Rs.11.89 lakhs (Previous year Rs.1.54) in respect of provisions for slow moving/non moving/ expired/near expiry products.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The credit period on sale of goods ranges from 60 to 90 days

Of the Trade Receivables balances, the top 2 customers represent a balance of Rs.83.12 lakhs (Previous year Rs.123.80 lakhs). 3 customers represent more than 5% of total balance of Trade Receivables.

The Company maintains Expected Credit Loss (ECL) based on present and prospective financial condition of the customer and ageing of accounts receivable after considering historical experience and the current economic environment.

c) Rights, preferences and restrictions attached to shares

Equity Shares:

The company has one class of equity shares having a par value of Rs.10/- per share. Each shareholder is eligible for one vote per share held. In the event of liquidation, the equity shareholders are eligible to receive the remaining assets of the Company after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding.

2. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The disclosures required as per the revised IND AS - 19 are as under :

Refer Note 2(vi) for brief description of the Plans.

These plans typically expose the Group to actuarial risks such as: investment risk, interest rate risk and salary risk.

Investment risk

The present value of the defined benefit plan 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. If the return on plan asset is below this rate, it will create a plan deficit. Currently, for the plan in India, it has a relatively balanced mix of investments in government securities, and other debt instruments.

Interest risk

A decrease in the bond interest rate will increase the plan liability requiring a higher provision; however, this will be partially offset by an increase in the return on the plan''s debt investments.

Salary risk

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

The above sensitivity analysis are based on change in an assumption while holding all other assumptions constant. In practice, this is unlikely to occur, and changes in some of the assumptions may be correlated. When calculating the sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to significant actuarial assumptions, the same method (present value of the defined benefit obligation calculated with the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period) has been applied as when calculating the defined benefit liability recognised in the balance sheet.

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

3. The Company''s significant operating lease arrangements are mainly in respect of godown premises. The aggregate lease rentals payable on these leasing arrangements are charged as rent under "Other Expenses" in Note 24.

These lease arrangements are for a period not exceeding five years and are in most cases renewable by mutual consent, on mutually agreeable terms.

4. The Company is mainly engaged in Manufacturing, trading and marketing of Pharmaceuticals Products.

The Chief Operating Decision Maker (Manager) of the Company examines the company''s performance from a product perspective only i.e. Pharmaceuticals. Hence the company has only one segment as per IND AS108 " Operating segment" and no geographic segment.

5. Risk Management

The Company''s activities expose it to market risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. The company has independent and dedicated Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system to identify, manage and mitigate business risks.

a. Market Risk - Foreign Exchange Risk

The Company does not have significant exposure to foreign currency and hence does not hedge its foreign currency exposure.

b. Liquidity Risk Management

Liquidity Risk refers to insufficiency of funds to meet the financial obligations. Liquidity Risk Management implies maintenance of sufficient cash and marketable securities and the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit lines to meet obligations when due (Refer Note 37)

The Company invests surplus funds in fixed deposits with banks with varying maturities.

The financial liabilities of the company including trade payables and other current liabilities are payable within one year from the balance sheet date.

The financial assets of the company including trade receivables and other current assets are receivable within one year from the balance sheet date.

c. Credit Risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Company. Refer Note 6 for Trade Receivables credit risk.

6. Fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities

All financial assets and liabilities are carried at amortised cost.

The management consider that the carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities recognized in the financial statements approximate their fair value as on March 31, 2018 and March 31 2017.

7. Going Concern

In the current year, the Company entered into the following transactions (after obtaining necessary approvals) on an arms-length basis, with Piramal Enterprises Limited (''PEL''):

(a) Trademark & Knowhow License Agreement for granting an exclusive license to the Company for using specific Trade Marks of PEL against payment of royalty

(b) Distribution Agreement for appointment of PEL as a Distributor for selling Company''s products bearing specific trademarks under which the Company would be selling the products to PEL for onward distribution for a distribution margin.

Sales and profits of the company during the current year were adversely impacted due to transition into Goods and Services Tax regime.

The Company has accumulated losses of Rs.4,338.58 lakhs as at March 31, 2018 which has resulted in negative net worth of Rs.1,742.55 lakhs. The Company''s current liabilities exceed its current assets by Rs.1,759.57 lakhs as of that date.

The Company''s ability to continue as a going concern notwithstanding the accumulated losses is dependent upon infusion of funds for its operations. The Company is in discussion with banks for loan funding. It expects to gradually reduce its operating costs in future as a result of restructuring of operations.

The promoters have affirmed their continued financial support to the company to enable it to meet its liabilities for a period of 12 months from the date of signing of the financial statements. Notwithstanding the above, subsequent to the year end, the Board of Directors have approved a "Scheme of Amalgamation” ("the Scheme”) which provides for the amalgamation of the company with Piramal Enterprises Limited (Refer Note 38).

The financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the company is a going concern and that no adjustments are required to the carrying values of assets and liabilities.

8. The Board of Directors of the Company, at their meeting held on May 28, 2018, has approved the Scheme of Amalgamation (''the Scheme'') under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 between the Company and Piramal Enterprises Limited (''PEL'') and their respective shareholders. The Scheme is subject to the approval of the shareholders, creditors, Securities and Exchange Board of India, BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal and other regulatory authorities, as applicable.

The Appointed Date of the Scheme is April 1, 2018 or such other date as may be approved by the Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal.

On the Scheme coming into effect, 1 fully paid-up equity share of the face value of Rs.2/- each of PEL shall be issued and allotted as fully paid up to the equity shareholders of the Company as on the Record Date for every 70 fully paid up equity shares of Rs.10/- each held by them in the Company.


Mar 31, 2017

1. The above sensitivity analyses are based on change in an assumption while holding all other assumptions constant. In practice, this is unlikely to occur, and changes in some of the assumptions may be correlated. When calculating the sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to significant actuarial assumptions the same method (present value of the defined benefit obligation calculated with the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period) has been applied as when calculating the defined benefit liability recognized in the balance sheet.

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

2. The liability for Leave Encashment (Non-Funded) as at year-end is Rs. 15.96 Lakhs (Previous year Rs. 8.51 Lakhs).

Brief description of the Plans:

These plans typically expose the Group to actuarial risks such as: investment risk, interest rate risk, longevity risk and salary risk.

Investment risk

The present value of the defined benefit plan 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. Plan investment is a mix of investments in government securities, other debt instruments and equity shares of listed companies.

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 debt investments.

Longevity risk

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

3. There is no reasonable certainty supported by convincing evidence that future taxable income will be available. Accordingly no Deferred Tax Asset and Deferred Tax Liability has been created.

4. Foreign Currency Risk Management

The company does not have significant exposure to foreign currency movements.

There are no derivative / forward contracts outstanding as on March 31, 2017.

5. The Company is mainly engaged in Manufacturing & Marketing of Herbal Products which is considered the Primary reportable business segment as per IND AS108 "Operating Segments".

6. Information in accordance with the requirements of Indian Accounting Standard 24 on Related Party Disclosures.

7. Controlling Companies

- The Ajay G. Piramal Foundation*

- Ajay G. Piramal - Trustee, Piramal Life Sciences Limited Senior Employees'' Stock Option Trust*

- Piramal Corporate Services Limited, Trustee of Piramal Welfare Trust (Formerly Piramal Enterprises Limited Trustee of the Piramal Enterprises Executive Trust)*

- The Sri Krishna Trust through its Trustees, Mr. Ajay G. Piramal and Dr. (Mrs.) Swati A. Piramal (Previously held through its Corporate Trustees, Piramal Management Services Private Limited)*

*There are no transactions with the above related parties during the year.

7. Other related parties where common control exists

- Piramal Enterprises Limited

(The Company is an Associate of Piramal Enterprises Limited)

8. Key Management Personnel

- Mr. Rajiv Salvi (w.e.f. February 8, 2017)

- Dr. Ashish Suthar (upto October 6, 2016) Rs. in Lakhs

9. Fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured at fair value:

The management consider that the carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities recognized in the financial statements approximate their fair value as on March 31, 2017, March 31, 2016 and April 1, 2015.

10. Subsequent to the year end, the Board of Directors, subject to the approval of shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting have approved a proposal for entering into the following transactions on an arms-length basis, with Piramal Enterprises Limited (''PEL''):

11. Trademark & Knowhow License Agreement for granting an exclusive license to the Company for using specific Trade Marks of PEL against payment of royalty

12. Distribution Agreement for appointment of PEL as a Distributor for selling Company''s products bearing specific trademarks under which the Company would be selling the products to PEL for onward distribution for a distribution margin.

13. The financial statements were approved by board of directors on April 12, 2017


Mar 31, 2016

Contingent Liabilities: Contingent liabilities are disclosed when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, the existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the company or a present obligation that arises from past events where it is either not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made.

1. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The disclosures required as per the revised AS - 15 are as under:

Brief description of the Plans:

The Company has various schemes for long term benefits such as Provident Fund, Superannuation, Gratuity, Leave Encashment, Pension and Long Term Service Award. In case of funded schemes, the funds are administered through trustees. The Company''s defined contribution plans are Provident Funds, Superannuation and Employees Pension Scheme (under the provisions of the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952). The Company has no further obligation beyond making the contributions. The Company''s defined benefit plans include Gratuity, Leave Encashment and Long Term Service Award.

The Company contributes to the approved Staff Provident Fund of Piramal Healthcare Limited. The Company has no further obligations beyond making these contributions.

2. P previous year''s figures have been regrouped / reclassified wherever necessary to correspond with the current year''s classification/ disclosure.


Mar 31, 2013

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Piramal Life Sciences Limited ("the Company") is engaged in Marketing of Herbal Products. Effective April 1, 2011, the company demerged its New Chemical Entity (NCE) Research Unit into Piramal Enterprises Limited (formerly Known as Piramal Healthcare Limited).

2. DEMERGER OF NEW CHEMICAL ENTITY RESEARCH UNIT (NCE RESEARCH UNIT)

i) Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement (the "Scheme") between the Company and Piramal Enterprises Limited (formerly Known as Piramal Healthcare Limited) ("PEL") and their respective shareholders, the Company has transferred all its assets, liabilities and reserves pertaining to New Chemical Entity Research Unit (NCE Research Unit) to PEL from the appointed date i.e. April 1, 2011. The Scheme was sanctioned by Hon''ble High Court of Bombay on November 25, 2011 and it became effective from December 14, 2011 (date of filing of Scheme with Registrar of Companies). The Scheme has accordingly been given effect to in the accounts for the year ended March 31, 2012. Refer Note 4.

ii) The Company had granted 254,513 Options under the PLSL Employees Stock Option Plan (PLSL Option Scheme) for the Financial Year 2010-11. However, in accordance with Clause 10.1 of the Scheme, the employee stock options granted under the PLSL Option Scheme but not vested in the hands of the employees of the NCE Research Unit as on the Effective Date lapsed. Refer Note-4.

3. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The disclosures required as per the revised AS -15 are as under:

Brief description of the Plans:

The Company has various schemes for long term benefits such as Provident Fund, Superannuation, Gratuity, Leave Encashment, Pension and Long Term Service Award. In case of funded schemes, the funds are administered through trustees. The Company''s defined contribution plans are Provident Funds, Superannuation and Employees'' Pension Scheme (under the provisions of the Employees'' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952). The Company has no

further obligation beyond making the contributions. The Company''s defined benefit plans include Gratuity, Pension, Leave Encashment and Long Term Service Award.

The Company contributes to the approved Staff Provident Fund of Piramal Healthcare Limited. The Company has no further obligations beyond making these contributions.

-Amount is below the rounding off norm adopted by the Company.

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

J. Expected employer''s contribution for the next year is Rs. Nil for Gratuity.

K. The liability for Leave Encashment (Non - Funded) as at year-end is Rs. 0.6 Million. (Previous year Rs. 0.2 Million).

The expected rate of return on plan assets is based on market expectations at the beginning of the year. The rate of return on long-term government bonds is taken as reference for this purpose.

4. There is no virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that future taxable income will be available. Accordingly no Deferred Tax Asset and Deferred Tax Liability has been created.

5. There are no derivative / forward contracts outstanding as on March 31, 2013.

6, The Company is mainly engaged in Marketing of Herbal Products which is considered the Primary reportable business segment as per AS-17 "Segment Reporting" issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

7. Related Party Disclosures, as required by Accounting Standard -18 "Related Party Disclosures" issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India are given below:

A. Controlling Companies

The Ajay G. Piramal Foundation*

Piramal Management Services Private Limited as a Corporate Trustee of Sri Krishna Trust (w.e.f 28th December, 2012)*

Propiedades Realities Private Limited (w.e.f 31 st December, 2012)* The Swastik Safe Deposit and Investments Limited* - PHL Holdings Private Limited (upto December 31, 2012)* Paramount Pharma Private Limited (upto October 30, 2012)*

B. Other related parties where common control exists

Piramal Enterprises Limited (formerly Known as Piramal Healthcare Limited)

C. Key Management Personnel

Dr. Somesh Sharma Mr. Prashant Surana *There are no transactions with the above related parties during the year.

8. There are no Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, as defined in the Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, to whom the Company owes dues on account of principal amount together with interest and accordingly no additional disclosures have been made.

The above information regarding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis of information available with the Company. This has been relied upon by the auditors.

9. The Company''s significant leasing arrangements are mainly in respect of motor vehicles. The aggregate lease rentals payable on these leasing arrangements are charged as rent under "Other Expenses" in Note 23.

These leasing agreements are for a period not exceeding five years and are in most cases renewable by mutual consent, on mutually agreeable terms. Future lease rentals payable in respect of motor vehicles and office premises on lease:

10. Previous year figures have been regrouped and recasted wherever necessary to confirm to current year''s classification.


Mar 31, 2012

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Piramal Life Sciences Limited ("the Company") is engaged in Marketing of Herbal Products. Effective April 1, 2011, the company demerged its New Chemical Entity (NCE) Research Unit into Piramal Healthcare Limited.

a) Rights, preferences and restrictions attached to shares

The company has one class of equity shares having a par value of Rs.101- per share. Each shareholder is eligible for one vote per share held. In the event of liquidation, the equity shareholders are eligible to receive the remaining assets of the Company after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding.

e) Allotment of 446 Equity Shares has been kept in abeyance in respect of 4462 Rights Equity Shares of Piramal Healthcare Limited (PHL) pending receipt of necessary documentation for establishing to the said Rights Shares of Piramal Healthcare Limited (PHL).

f) Shares reserved for issue under options

Refer Note 34 for shares reserved for issue under options in the previous yt„

1. DEMERGER OF NEW CHEMICAL ENTITY RESEARCH UNIT (NCE RESEARCH UNIT)

i) Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement (the "Scheme") between the Company and Piramal Healthcare Limited ("PHL") and their respective shareholders, the Company has transferred all its assets, liabilities and reserves pertaining to New Chemical Entity Research Unit (NCE Research Unit) to PHL from the appointed date i.e. April 1, 2011. The Scheme was sanctioned by Hon'ble High Court of Bombay on November 25, 2011 and it became effective from December 14, 2011 (date of filing of Scheme with Registrar of Companies). The Scheme has accordingly been given effect to in these accounts.

As per the Scheme:

a) The balance in the Securities Premium Account as on the Appointed date has been utilized to adjust the debit balance in Statement of Profit and Loss pertaining to NCE Research Unit to the extent feasible. Refer Note 4.

c) The excess of Assets and Debit balance in Statement of Profit and Loss transferred over Liabilities and Reserves [as computed in Note 24(i)(b)] has been recognised as Goodwill in the books of the Company.

(ii) The Company has carried on the business and activities relating to NCE Research Unit in trust from the Appointed Date to the Effective Date. The Company has incurred revenue expenditure ofRs. 1,376.2 Million and spent an amount ofRs. 154.9 Million on Assets (net of liabilities) from the Appointed Date to the Effective Date. These amounts have been adjusted against the amounts payable to PHL to the extent of Rs. 1,552.0 Million. Balance amount of Rs. 20.9 Million has been paid by the Company to PHL in March 2012.

2. There is no virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that future taxable income will be available. Accordingly no Deferred Tax Asset and Deferred Tax Liability has been created.

3. There are no derivative / forward contracts outstanding as on March 31, 2012.

4. The Company is mainly engaged in Marketing of Herbal Products which is considered the Primary reportable business segment as per AS-17 "Segment Reporting" issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

5. Related Party Disclosures, as required by Accounting Standard -18 "Related Party Disclosures" issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India are given below:

A. Controlling Companies

- The Ajay G. Piramal Foundation*

- Paramount Pharma Private Limited*

- Piramal International Private Limited*

- PHL Holdings Private Limited (formerly Piramal International Private Limited)*

- The Swastik Safe Deposit and Investments Limited*

B. Other related parties where common control exists

- Piramal Glass Limited*

- Piramal Enterprises Limited*

- Piramal Estates Private Limited (formerly known as Piramal Realty Private Limited)*

- Piramal Healthcare Limited

C. Key Management Personnel

- Mr. Ajay G. Piramal (upto February 2, 2012)*

- Dr. (Mrs.) Swati A. Piramal (upto February 2, 2012)*

- Ms. Nandini Piramal#*

- Mr. Anand Piramal#*

- Mr. N. Santhanam (upto February 2, 2012)*

- Mr. Rajesh Laddha (from February 2, 2012)* -

- Dr. Somesh Sharma

- Mr. Prashant Surana (from February 3, 2012)

6. There are no Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, as defined in the Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, to whom the Company owes dues on account of principal amount together with interest and accordingly no additional disclosures have been made.

The above information regarding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis of information available with the Company. This has been relied upon by the auditors.

7. Employees Stock Option Scheme

Pursuant to approval of Shareholders in Annual General Meeting dated August 22, 2008 and Board of Directors in their meeting dated May 9, 2008, the Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2008 has been formed.

At Board Meeting held on July 14,2009, 254,513 options each had been granted for financial year 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 at Exercise Price of Rs. 10. The said options have been exercised on 13th May 2011 against which 509,026 Equity Shares have been issued.

During the year, the Company had granted 254,513 options under the Employee Stock Option Plan for the Financial Year 2010-11 amounting toRs.24.7 Million. Difference between exercise price and intrinsic value has been amortized and charged to Statement of Profit and Loss amounting to Rs. 8.2 Million during the year. With the demerger of NCE Research Unit, the above options are cancelled and accordingly the amount charged to Statement of Profit and Loss is reversed during the year.[Refer Note 4 and 24(iv)].

8. The Company's significant leasing arrangements are mainly in respect of residential / office premises and motor vehicles. The aggregate lease rentals payable on these leasing arrangements are charged as rent under "Other Expenses" in Note 23. These leasing agreements are for a period not exceeding five years and are in most cases renewable by mutual consent, on mutually agreeable terms. The Company has placed a refundable deposit of Nil (Previous Year Rs.51.3 Million) in respect of these leasing arrangements. Future lease rentals payable in respect of motor vehicles and office premises on lease:

9. Going concern basis has been adopted in the preparation of the financial statements based on the management expectations and projections.

Note:

a) Figures in brackets represent previous year figures

b) Sales and Purchase exclude free samples issued.

10. There are no amounts due and outstanding to be credited to Investor Education Protection Fund.

11. The figures for the year ended March 31. 2012 are not comparable to the previous year ended March 31, 2011 as the current year's figures do not include NCE Research Unit on account of demerger into Piramal Healthcare Limited. Refer Note 24(iii).


Mar 31, 2011

As at As at March 31, 2011 March 31, 2010 Rs. in Million Rs. in Million

(a) Estimated Amount of outstanding contracts / Capital Commitment 33.1 7.0

(b) Contingent Liability w.r.t Income Tax 1.2 NIL

3. The accumulated loss of the Company as at March 31, 2011 is Rs. 4753.3 million as against Net Worth (Share Capital and Reserves) of Rs. 1861.6 million. Although the Net worth of Company is fully eroded, Management has prepared financial statements on going concern basis based on various finance options, future projections approved by the Company and its future cash flow from development of molecules, some of which are in Phase I/II studies. Considering the success of Phase I/II studies, the Company is of the opinion that the studies may be completed successfully. The Company has the product development option whereby it can sell it at development stage or engage a partner for further development. The Company is also considering other options, strategic funding, partnership / outsourcing of development of molecules. Also, the Company has been able to secure funding / corporate guarantee for its requirements from Piramal Healthcare Limited, its associate company for the next 12 months. Accordingly, no adjustment is required to be made to the assets of the Company.

4. The Company is engaged in development of novel molecules. After successful pre clinical studies, the Company makes application to requisite regulatory authorities for conducting Phase I studies. The Company enters into agreement with different Clinical Research Organisations (CRO) for conducting Phase I studies on human volunteers. The expenses related to Phase I studies are relating to design and testing of a new or improved materials, products or processes and payments made to CROs. These expenses are recognized as an intangible asset and are carried forward under Capital Work in Progress until the completion of the project as it is expected that such assets will generate future economic benefits.

Currently major developments programs are in Phase I/II studies. In Oncology, P276 is in Phase II study and P1446 is in Phase I, In Diabetes and Metabolic Disorder, P1736 -05 is in Phase II, P2202 is in Phase I and P1201 -07 is in Phase I and Inflammation, NPS 31807 has completed Phase II study, Psoriasis - Tinefcon (topical) is in Phase II. During the year company has received from M/s Eli Lilly initial milestone payment of USD 3 Million (Rs. 132.9 Millions) against development of P2202. The Company has the product development option whereby it can sell / transfer it at development stage or engage a partner for further development. For certain studies, on development, the Company will be entitled for milestone payments. Development expenses which are incurred after approval for conducting Phase I study are included in Capital work in Progress.

5. There is no virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that future taxable income will be available. Accordingly no Deferred Tax Asset and Deferred Tax Liability has been created.

6. There are no derivative / forward contracts outstanding as on March 31, 2011.

7. Employee Benefits :

The disclosures required as per the revised AS -15 are as under:

Brief description of the Plans:

The Company has various schemes for long term benefits such as Provident Fund, Superannuation, Gratuity, Leave Encashment and Long Term Service Award. In case of funded schemes, the funds are administered through trustees. The Company has made necessary application to Income Tax Authorities for approval of Provident fund and Superannuation trust. The Companys defined contribution plans are Provident Fund, Superannuation and Employees Pension Scheme (under the provisions of the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952). The Company has no further obligation beyond making the contributions. The Companys defined benefit plans include Gratuity, Leave Encashment and Long Term Service Award. The Guidance on implementing Accounting Standard (AS -15) (Revised 2005) "Employee Benefits" issued by the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) states that provident fund set up by employers which require interest shortfall to be met by the employers needs to be treated as defined benefit plan. However, as at the year end no shortfall remains unprovided for. As advised by an independent actuary, it is not practical or feasible to actuarially value the liability considering that the rate of interest as notified by the Government can vary annually. Further the pattern of investment for investible funds is as prescribed by the Government. Accordingly other related disclosures in respect of provident fund have not been made. Since the company has not yet got its own approved Trust for Provident Fund and Superannuation as per the scheme of demerger, it continues paying its contribution to approved Trust of Piramal Healthcare Limited.

J. Expected employers contribution for the next year is Rs. 3.5 Million for Gratuity.

K. The liability for Leave Encashment (Non - Funded) as at year-end is Rs. 21.3 Million (Previous year Rs. 15.8 Million).

The expected rate of return on plan assets is based on market expectations at the beginning of the year. The rate of return on long-term government bonds is taken as reference for this purpose.

There is no change in accounting estimates due to applicability of AS-15 (Revised) as the parameters considered in the FY 2010-11 are same as the one considered in FY 2009-10 apart from assumptions used for Principal Actuarial.

8. The Company is mainly engaged in Pharmaceutical Research and Development business which is considered the Primary reportable business segment as per AS -17 "Segment Reporting" issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

9. Related Party Disclosures, as required by Accounting Standard -18 "Related Parties Disclosures" issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India are given below:

A. Controlling Companies

The Ajay G. Piramal Foundation* Paramount Pharma Private Limited*

- Piramal International Private Limited*

The Swastik Safe Deposit & Investments Limited* PHL Holdings Private Limited*

B. Other related parties where common control exists

Piramal Glass Limited*

- Piramal Enterprises Limited

- Piramal Realty Private Limited (formerly known as Alpex International Limited)* Piramal Healthcare Limited

C. Key Management Personnel Ajay G. Piramal* Swati A. Piramal* Nandini Piramal #* Anand Piramal#* - N. Santhanam* Dr. Somesh Sharma

# Relative of Mr.Ajay G. Piramal and Dr.Swati A. Piramal

* There are no transactions with the above related parties during the year.

13. There are no Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, as defined in the Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, to whom the Company owes dues on account of principal amount together with interest and accordingly no additional disclosures have been made.

The above information regarding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis of information available with the Company. This has been relied upon by the auditors.

14. The Companys significant leasing arrangements are mainly in respect of residential / office premises and motor vehicles. The aggregate lease rentals payable on these leasing arrangements are charged as rent under "Other Expenses" in Sch.16.

18. Employees Stock Option Schemes

Pursuant to approval of Shareholders in Annual General Meeting dated August 22, 2008 and Board of Directors in their meeting dated May 9, 2008, the Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2008 has been formed.

At Board Meeting held on July 14, 2009, 254,513 options each has been granted for financial year 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 at Exercise Price of Rs. 10. Vesting period of one year has been completed. However the said options have not been exercised as on Balance Sheet date, as it can be exercised within a period of five years from the date of vesting.

The shares against exercise of these Options would be issued out of the new shares proposed to be allotted by the Company in respect of which, in principle approval has been received from Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India.

19. There are no amounts due and outstanding to be credited to Investor Education Protection Fund.

20. The figures for the year ended March 31, 2010 have been regrouped, wherever necessary.

Signatures to Schedule 1 to 18 which form an integral part of the Financial Statements


Mar 31, 2010

1. The accumulated loss of the Company as at March 31, 2010 is Rs. 3323.5 million as against Net Worth (Share Capital and Reserves) of Rs. 1854.3 million. Although the Net worth of Company is fully eroded, Management has prepared financial statements on going concern basis based on various finance options, future projections approved by the Company and its future cash flow from development of molecules, some of which are in Phase l/II studies. Considering the success of Phase I/II studies, the Company is of the opinion that the studies will be completed successfully. The Company has the product development option whereby it can sell it at development stage or engage a partner for further development. The Company is also considering other options, strategic funding, partnership / outsourcing of development of molecules. Also, the Company is in process of arranging long term finance to meet its requirement. Accordingly, no adjustment is required to be made to the assets of the Company.

2. The Company is engaged in development of novel molecules. After successful pre clinical studies, the Company makes application to requisite regulatory authorities for conducting Phase I studies. The Company enters into agreement with different Clinical Research Organisations (CRO) for conducting Phase I studies on human volunteers. The expenses related to Phase I studies are relating to design and testing of a new or improved materials, products or processes and payments made to CROs. These expenses are recognized as an intangible asset and are carried forward under Capital Work in Progress until the completion of the project as it is expected that such assets will generate future economic benefits.

Currently major developments programs are in Phase I/II studies. In Oncology, P276 is in Phase II study and P1446 is in Phase I, In Diabetes and Metabolic Disorder, P1736 -05 is in Phase II, P2202 is in Phase I and P1201 -07 is in Phase I and Inflammation, NPS 31807 has completed Phase II study. The Company has the product development option whereby it can sell / transfer it at development stage or engage a partner for further development. For certain studies, on development, the Company will be entitled for milestone payments. Development expenses which are incurred after approval for conducting Phase I study are included in Capital work in Progress.

3. There is no virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that future taxable income will be available. Accordingly no Deferred Tax Asset and Deferred Tax Liability has been created. Net Deferred Tax Liability of Rs. 67.0 million which is created so far has been written back to Profit and Loss Account.

The disclosures required as per the revised AS - 15 are as under:

Brief description of the Plans:

The Company has various schemes for long term benefits such as Provident Fund, Superannuation, Gratuity, Leave Encashment and Long Term Service Award. In case of funded schemes, the funds are administered through trustees. The Company has made necessary application to Income Tax Authorities for approval of Provident fund and Superannuation trust. The Companys defined contribution plans are Provident Fund, Superannuation and Employees Pension Scheme (under the provisions of the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952). The Company has no further obligation beyond making the contributions. The Companys defined benefit plans include Gratuity, Leave Encashment and Long Term Service Award. The Guidance on implementing Accounting Standard (AS - 15) (Revised 2005) "Employee Benefits" issued by the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) states that provident fund set up by employers which require interest shortfall to be met by the employers needs to be treated as defined benefit plan. However, as at the year end no shortfall remains unprovided for. As advised by an independent actuary, it is not practical or feasible to actuarially value the liability considering that the rate of interest as notified by the Government can vary annually. Further the pattern of investment for investible funds is as prescribed by the Government. Accordingly other related disclosures in respect of provident fund have not been made. Since the company has not yet got its own approved Trust for Provident Fund and Superannuation as per the scheme of demerger, it continues paying its contribution to approved Trust of Piramal Healthcare Limited.

I. Expected employers contribution for the next year is Rs. 2.9 Million for Gratuity.

J. The liability for Leave Encashment (Non - Funded) as at year-end is Rs.15.8 Million (Previous year Rs. 12.3 Million).

The expected rate of return on plan assets is based on market expectations at the beginning of the year. The rate of return on long-term government bonds is taken as reference for this purpose.

There is no change in accounting estimates due to applicability of AS-15 (Revised) as the parameters considered in the FY 2009-10 are same as the one considered in FY 2008-09 apart from assumptions used for Principal Actuarial.

4. The Company is mainly engaged in Pharmaceutical Research and Development business which is considered the Primary reportable business segment as per AS - 17 "Segment Reporting" issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

5. Related Party Disclosures, as required by Accounting Standard - 18 "Related Parties Disclosures" issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India are given below:

A. Controlling Companies

Nandini Piramal Investments Private Limited* Savoy Finance & Investments Private Limited* The Swastik Safe Deposit & Investment Limited* PHL Holdings Private Limited* The Ajay G. Piramal Foundation*

B. Other related parties where common control exists

Piramal Glass Limited* Piramal Enterprises Limited Alpex International Limited* Piramal Healthcare Limited Piramal Healthcare UK Limited* Piramal Critical Care Inc.* PHL Fininvest Private Limited*

C. Key Management Personnel and their relatives

Mr. Ajay G. Piramal*

Dr. (Mrs.) Swati A. Piramal*

Mr. Anand Pirama!#*

Ms. Nandini Piramal#*

Mr. N. Santhanam*

Dr. Somesh Sharma

Mr. Rajesh Laddha # Relative of Mr. Ajay G. Piramal & Dr. Swati A. Piramal *There are no transactions with the above related parties during the year.

6. The Companys significant leasing arrangements are mainly in respect of residential / office premises and motor vehicles. The aggregate lease rentals payable on these leasing arrangements are charged as rent under "Other Expenses" in Sch.15.

These leasing agreements are for a period not exceeding five years and are in most cases renewable by mutual consent, on mutually agreeable terms. The Company has placed a refundable deposit of Rs 20.2 Million (Previous Year Rs. 20.6 Million) in respect of these leasing arrangements. Future lease rentals payable in respect of motor vehicles on lease:

(Rs. in Million)

Payable As at As at March 31, 2010 March 31, 2009

Not Later than one year 2.4 2.8

Later than one year but not later than five years 5.0 5.5

Later than five years — —

7. (i) Earning Per Share (EPS) - EPS is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to the equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Numbers used for calculating basic and diluted earnings per equity share are as stated below:

(ii) As per Para 41 of AS - 20 "Earning Per Share", Potential shares are anti-dilutive when their conversion to equity shares would decrease loss per share from continuing ordinary activities. Accordingly, the effect of anti-dilutive potential equity shares are ignored in calculating Diluted Earning Per Share.

8. (i) The Companys intangible assets, other than Computer Software, comprise of Brands. No internally generated intangible assets have been recognised in the books of accounts.

ii) Since the drug response to [52 agonist is not encouraging, the Company has decided to write off the Asthama Brand and accordingly Rs. 40.8 million have been charged to Profit and Loss Account.

9. Employees Stock Option Schemes

Pursuant to approval of Shareholders in Annual General Meeting dated August 22, 2008 and Board of Directors in their meeting datec May 9, 2008, the Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2008 has been formed.

At Board Meeting held on July 14, 2009, 254,513 options each has been granted for financial year 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 at Exerciss Price of Rs.10, which would vest after a period of one year from the date of Grant and would be entitled to exercise the same within ; period of 5 years from the date of vesting.

The shares against exercise of these Options would be issued out of the new shares proposed to be allotted by the Company in respec of which, in principle approval has been received from Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

10. There are no amounts due and outstanding to be credited to Investor Education Protection Fund.

11. The figures for the year ended March 31, 2009 have been regrouped, wherever necessary.

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