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Accounting Policies of Blue Dart Express Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2023

1 General Information

Blue Dart Express Limited (''the Company'') is engaged in the business of integrated air and ground transportation and distribution of time sensitive packages to various destinations, primarily within India. The Company is a public limited company incorporated in India having its registered office at Blue Dart Centre, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri East, Mumbai. The Company has its equity shares listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The standalone financial statements were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on May 05, 2023.

2 Basis of preparation of financial statements

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (amended) under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ( the ''Act''). The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost basis except for certain financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value and Defined benefit plans - plan assets measured at fair value (Refer note 28).

The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (''INR'') in lakhs, which is also the Company''s functional currency. The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.

Current versus non-current classification

The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current/ non-current classification. An asset is treated as current when it is:

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

b. Held primarily for the purpose of trading

c. Expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period, or

d. Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period

All other assets are classified as non-current.

A liability is current when:

a. It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle

b. It is held primarily for the purpose of trading

c. It is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period, or

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

The Company classifies all other liabilities as non-current.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities.

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

Use of estimates and judgements

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

The areas involving critical estimates and judgements are:

(i) Estimation of useful life of property, plant and equipment and intangibles assets (Refer note 3(a))

(ii) Estimation of defined benefit obligation (Refer note 28)

(iii) Estimation of revenue recognised (Refer note 25)

3 Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements.

a. Property, plant and equipment

Free hold land is carried at historical cost, net of accumulated impairment losses, if any. All other items of Property, Plant and Equipment are at historical cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset''s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of any component accounted for as a separate asset is derecognised when replaced. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred.

Capital work-in-progress represents Property, plant and equipment that are not yet ready for their intended use as at the balance sheet date.

An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the income statement when the asset is derecognised.

Intangible Assets:

Intangible assets are stated at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. The Company capitalises identifiable costs relating to development of internally generated software and these are stated net off accumulated amortization.

Intangible assets under development comprise costs relating to development of software that are not yet ready for their intended use as at the balance sheet date.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

a. Leasehold improvements Over the period of lease

term

b. Office Equipments 5 to 10 years (refer note below)

c. Electrical Equipment 6 to 10 years (refer note below)

d. Computers 3 to 6 years (refer note below)

e. Furniture Fixtures 10 years

f. Vehicles 5 to 8 years (refer note below)

g. Material Handling Equipment 10 to 15 years (refer note below)

h. Machinery and Equipment 2 to 6 years (refer note below)

i. Buildings 60 years

Note: Based on technical evaluation, the Management believes that the useful lives as given above best represent the period over which the Management expects to use these assets. Hence, the useful lives for these assets is different from the useful lives as prescribed under Part C of Schedule II of the Companies Act 2013.

Depreciation for assets purchased/sold during a year is proportionately charged.

Amortisation

Following initial recognition of the development expenditure as an asset, the asset is carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Amortisation of the asset begins when development is complete and the asset is available for use. It is amortised over the period of expected future benefit. Amortisation expense is recognised in the profit and loss unless such expenditure forms part of carrying value of another asset.

Computer softwares, amortised under straight line method over the estimated useful life of 6 to 10 years. Internally generated software is amortised using the straight-line method over a period of 10 years, based upon its estimated useful economic life.

b. Impairment of Non Financial Assets

The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is any indication that an asset (tangible or intangible) may be impaired. If any indication exists, the Company estimates the asset''s recoverable amount. An asset''s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s or cash generating unit''s (CGU) net selling price and its value in use. Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered to be impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Assessment is also done at each Balance Sheet date as to whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset in prior accounting periods may no longer exist or may have decreased then such reversal is recorded in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

c. Investments in Subsidiaries

The Company has accounted for it''s investments in subsidiaries at cost. (Refer note 5)

d. Inventories

Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realisable value.

Inventories primarily consist of packing and stationery consumables which are valued at cost (arrived at using First-in First-out basis).

e. Revenue Recognition Service Charges:

Company''s normal business operations consist of the business of integrated air and ground transportation and distribution of time sensitive packages to various destinations, primarily in India. All income relating to normal business operations is recognised as revenue in the Statement of profit and loss. All other income is reported as other operating income.

Revenue has been recognised when control over the services transfers to the customer i.e., when the customer has the ability to control the use of the transferred services provided and generally derive their remaining benefits. The requirement is that a contract with enforceable rights and obligations exists and, amongst other things, the receipt of consideration is likely, taking into account the customer''s credit quality. The revenue corresponds to the transaction price to which the Company is expected to be entitled. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price when it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of revenue recognised will not occur and as soon as the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration no longer exists. The Company does not expect to have contracts where the period between the transfer of the promised services to the customer and payment by the customer exceeds one year. Accordingly, the promised consideration is not adjusted for the time value of money.

For each performance obligation under contracts entered for logistic services, revenue is recognised over a certain period of time as determined by the Company.

Other Income:

- Interest Income (including Unwinding interest on Payload Deposit and Lease Deposit):

Interest income is recognised using the effective interest rate(EIR) method. EIR is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts over the expected life of the financial instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset or to the amortised cost of a financial liability. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Company estimates the expected cash flows by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument (for example, prepayment, extension, call and similar options) but does not consider the expected credit losses. Interest income is included in other income in the statement of profit and loss.

- Dividend Income:

Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive the dividend is established.

f. Foreign Currency Transactions

Functional and Presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of the Company are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (''the functional currency''). The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupee (INR), which is the Company''s functional and presentation currency.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into functional currency using the exchange rates at the date of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year end exchange rates are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Foreign exchange differences regarded as an adjustment to borrowing costs are presented in the Statement of Profit and Loss, within finance cost. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a net basis within other gains/(losses).

Non-monetary items that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined. Translation differences on assets and liabilities carried at fair value are reported as part of the fair value gain or loss.

g. Employee Benefits

(i) Short-term obligations

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in respect of employees'' services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liabilities are presented as current employee benefit obligations in the balance sheet.

Compensated absences:

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed within 12 months from the end of the Balance Sheet date are treated as short term employee benefits. The liability in respect of compensated absences of short term nature is determined based on actuarial valuation and is provided on an estimated basis.

(ii) Other long-term employee benefit obligations

The liabilities for earned leave are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service. They are therefore measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. The benefits are discounted using the market yields at the end of the reporting period that have terms approximating to the terms of the related obligation. Remeasurements as a result of experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of Balance Sheet date are treated as other long term employee benefits for measurement purposes. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the end of each year. Remeasurements, comprising of Actuarial losses/ gains are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

The Company presents the leave as a short term employee benefit obligation in the balance sheet to the extent it does not have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for 12 months after the reporting date.

(iii) Post-employment obligations

The Company operates the following post-employment schemes:

(a) Defined benefit plans such as gratuity

(b) Defined contribution plans such as provident fund, super annuation fund, employee''s state insurance funds and employee''s pension scheme.

Defined Benefit Plans:

Gratuity:

The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit plan (the ''Gratuity Plan'') covering eligible employees in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee''s salary and the tenure of employment. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit method) at the end of each year. Re-measurement of the net defined benefit liability, which comprise actuarial gains and losses, the return on plan assets (excluding interest) and the effect of the asset ceiling (if any, excluding interest), are recognised immediately in other comprehensive income (OCI).

Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. The Company recognises the following changes in the net defined benefit obligation as an expense in the statement of profit and loss: Service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailments, non-routine settlements; and Net interest expense or income.

Defined Contribution Plans:

Contribution towards Provident Fund for all employees are made to the regulatory authorities, where the Company has no further obligations. Such benefits are classified as Defined Contribution Schemes as the Company does not carry any further obligations, apart from the contributions made on a monthly basis.

Superannuation is classified as a defined contribution scheme of the Company. Contribution due towards Superannuation Fund for eligible employees is made to an insurance company, and the Company has no further obligation beyond making this payment.

The Company also contributes to State plans, namely Employee''s State Insurance Fund and Employee''s Pension Scheme 1995, and has no further obligation beyond making its contribution.

Company''s contributions to the above funds are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss for the year for which the contributions are due for payment.

(iv) Bonus plans

The Company recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses. The Company recognises a provision where contractually obliged or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.

(v) Share Based Payment

Employees of the Company receive Stock Options as per the Employee Stock Option (“ESOP”) scheme maintained and operated by the Ultimate Holding Company. The expense is recognized in the statement of profit and loss based on a cross charge from Ultimate Holding Company.

h. Leases

The Company assesses at contract inception whether a contract is or contains, a lease. That is, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

Company as a lessee

The Company applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets. The Company recognises lease liabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use assets representing the right to use the underlying assets.

Right-of-use assets

The Company recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any initial lease incentives received. Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:

- Building: 1 to 10 years

- Motor Vehicles and other equipments: 1 to 5 years

The right-of-use assets are also subject to impairment assessment. Refer to the accounting policies in section 3(b) Impairment of non-financial assets.

Lease Liabilities

At the commencement date of the lease, the Company recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable.

In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Company calculates it''s incremental borrowing rate by using the Government''s Zero coupon yield rates adjusted for the financial spreads for AA rated bonds at the lease commencement date because the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term.

Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets

The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of buildings, equipments (i.e., those leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option). It also applies the lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases of equipments that are considered to be low value. Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as expense on a systematic basis, which reflects the pattern of lessee''s benefit, i.e., on an as and when basis.

i. Income Taxes

Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. It is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity or in other comprehensive income(OCI).

Current tax

Tax expense for the year, comprising current tax and deferred tax, are included in the determination of the net profit or loss for the year. Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the provision of The Income Tax Act, 1961.

Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset only if there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and it is intended to realise the asset and set off the liability on a net basis or simultaneously.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for unused tax losses, unused tax credits and deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be used. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised; such reductions are subsequently reversed when it becomes probable that such assets will be realised.

Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be used.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or in equity). Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity.

The measurement of deferred tax reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the reporting date, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only if:

a) the entity has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities; and

b) the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on the same taxable entity.

j. Trade and other payables

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company prior to the end of financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid as per contractual terms. Trade and other payables are presented as current financial liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period. They are recognised initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

k. Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated.

Provisions are measured at present value of management''s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period. The discount rate used to determine the present value pre-tax rate that reflect current market assessment of the time value of money and the risk specific to the liability.

l. 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.

m. Cash and Cash Equivalents

In the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, cash at banks, cheques in hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities upto three months adjusted for bank overdrafts, if any. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities in the balance sheet.

n. Trade receivables

Trade receivables are recognised initially at transaction price.

o. Financial instruments

A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.

A. Financial assets

(i) Classification

The Company classifies financial assets as subsequently measured at amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income or fair value through profit or loss on the basis of its business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset.

(ii) Initial recognition and Measurement

All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value including, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognised on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.

The Company has accounted for it''s investment in subsidiaries at cost.

(iii) Debt instruments at amortised cost

A ''debt instrument'' is measured at the amortised cost if both the following conditions are met:

a) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows, and

b) Contractual terms of the asset give rise to cash flows on specified dates that are solely payments

of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.

After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in finance income in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Debt instruments included within the fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL) category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(iv) Derecognition

A financial asset is derecognised only when

(i) The Company has transferred the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset or

(ii) Retains the contractual rights to receive the cash flows of the financial asset, but assumes a contractual obligation to pay the cash flows to one or more recipients.

Where the entity has transferred an asset, the Company evaluates whether it has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset. In such cases, the financial asset is derecognised. Where the entity has not transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is not derecognised.

Where the entity has neither transferred a financial asset nor retains substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is derecognised if the Company has not retained control of the financial asset. Where the Company retains control of the financial asset, the asset is continued to be recognised to the extent of continuing involvement in the financial asset.

(v) Impairment of financial assets

In accordance with Ind-AS 109, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the following financial assets and credit risk exposure:

a) Financial assets that are debt instruments and are measured at amortised cost e.g., loans, debt securities, deposits and bank balance

b) Trade receivables

The Company follows ''simplified approach'' for recognition of impairment loss allowance on:

i) Trade receivables which do not contain a significant financing component

ii) All lease receivables resulting from transactions

The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognises impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECL at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.

For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Company determines that whether there has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition. If credit risk has not increased significantly, 12-month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, then the entity reverts to recognising impairment loss allowance based on 12-month ECL.

B. Financial liabilities

(i) Classification

The Company classifies all financial liabilities as subsequently measured at amortised cost, except for financial liabilities at fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss. Such liabilities, including derivatives that are liabilities, are subsequently measured at fair value.

(ii) Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.

All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.

The Company''s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts.

(iii) Financial liabilities at fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair

value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Company that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by Ind-AS 109. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments.

Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss are designated at the initial date of recognition, and only if the criteria in Ind-AS 109 are satisfied. For liabilities designated as fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss (FVTPL), fair value gains/ losses attributable to changes in own credit risk are recognized in OCI. These gains/losses are not subsequently transferred to Statement of Profit and Loss. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity. All other changes in fair value of such liability are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The Company has not designated any financial liability as fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss.

(iv) Loans and borrowings

After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss when the liabilities are derecognized.

Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(v) Derecognition

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(vi) Offsetting of financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset

and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

p. Fair value measurement

''Fair value'' is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date in the principal or, in its absence, the most advantageous market to which the Company has access at that date. The fair value of a liability reflects its non-performance risk.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

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

? Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable

? Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable

For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.

q. Earnings per share

(i) Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing:

- the net profit attributable to owners of the Company

- by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in equity shares issued during the year, if any and excluding treasury shares (Refer note 32).

(ii) Diluted earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account:

- the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential equity

shares, and

- the weighted average number of additional equity shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. (Refer note 32).

r. Segment Information

The Company has only one operating segment, which is ''integrated air and ground transportation and distribution''. All assets of the Company are domiciled in India and the Company earns it''s entire revenue from its operations in India. There is no single customer which contributes more than 10% of the Company''s total revenues (Refer note 34).

s. Rounding of amounts

All amounts disclosed in the financial statements and notes have been rounded off to the nearest Lakhs as per the requirement of Schedule III of the Act.

3.1 Recent accounting pronouncment

1.6 Recent accounting pronouncements Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) notifies new standards or amendments to the existing standards under Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules as issued from time to time. On March 31, 2023, MCA amended the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2023, as below:

Ind AS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements - This amendment requires the entities to disclose their material accounting policies rather than their significant accounting policies. The effective date for adoption of this amendment is annual periods beginning on or after April 1, 2023. The Company has evaluated the amendment and the impact of the amendment is insignificant in the Company''s financial statements.

Ind AS 8 - Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors - This amendment has introduced a definition of ''accounting estimates'' and included amendments to Ind AS 8 to help entities distinguish changes in accounting policies from changes in accounting estimates. The effective date for adoption of this amendment is annual periods beginning on or after April 1, 2023. The Company has evaluated the amendment and there is no impact on its financial statements.

Ind AS 12 - Income Taxes - This amendment has narrowed the scope of the initial recognition exemption so that it does not apply to transactions that give rise to equal and offsetting temporary differences. The effective date for adoption of this amendment is annual periods beginning on or after April 1, 2023. The Company has evaluated the amendment and there is no impact on its financial statement.


Mar 31, 2022

1 General Information

Blue Dart Express Limited (''the Company'') is engaged in the business of integrated air and ground transportation and distribution of time sensitive packages to various destinations, primarily within India. The Company is a public limited company incorporated in India having its registered office at Blue Dart Centre, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri East, Mumbai. The Company has its equity shares listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The standalone financial statements were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on May 05, 2022.

2 Basis of preparation of financial statements

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (amended) under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ( the ''Act''). The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost basis except for certain financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value and Defined benefit plans - plan assets measured at fair value (Refer note 28).

The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (''INR'') in lakhs, which is also the Company''s functional currency. The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.

Current versus non-current classification

The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current/ non-current classification. An asset is treated as current when it is:

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

b. Held primarily for the purpose of trading

c. Expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period, or

d. Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period

All other assets are classified as non-current.

A liability is current when:

a. It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle

b. It is held primarily for the purpose of trading

c. It is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period, or

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

The Company classifies all other liabilities as non-current.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities.

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

Use of estimates and judgements

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

The areas involving critical estimates and judgements are:

(i) Estimation of useful life of property, plant and equipment and intangibles assets (Refer note 3(a))

(ii) Estimation of defined benefit obligation (Refer note 28)

(iii) Estimation of current tax expense and receivable/payable (Refer note 8 and 36)

(iv) Estimation of contingent liabilities (Refer note 40)

(v) Estimation of deferred costs (Refer note 16)

(vi) Estimation of revenue recognised (Refer note 25)

(vii) Estimation of lease term of contracts (Refer note 33)

3 Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements.

a. Property, plant and equipment

Free hold land is carried at historical cost, net of accumulated impairment losses, if any. All other items of Property, Plant and Equipment are at historical cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset''s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of any component accounted for as a separate asset is derecognised when replaced. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred.

Capital work-in-progress represents Property, plant and equipment that are not yet ready for their intended use as at the balance sheet date.

An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the income statement when the asset is derecognised.

Intangible Assets:

Intangible assets are stated at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. The Company capitalises identifiable costs relating to development of internally generated software and these are stated net off accumulated amortization.

Intangible assets under development comprise costs relating to development of software that are not yet ready for their intended use as at the balance sheet date.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

a. Leasehold improvements Over the period of lease

term

b. Office Equipments 10 years

c. Electrical Equipment 6 to 10 years

d. Computers 3 to 6 years

e. Furniture Fixtures 10 years

f. Vehicles 8 years

g. Material Handling Equipment 15 years

h. Machinery and Equipment 2 to 6 years

i. Buildings 60 years

The Company, based on technical assessment made by technical expert and management estimate, depreciates computers over estimated useful lives of 3 to 6 years which are different from the useful life prescribed in Schedule II to the Act. The management believes that these estimated useful lives are realistic and reflect fair approximation of the period over which the assets are likely to be used.

Depreciation for assets purchased/sold during a year is proportionately charged.

Amortisation

Following initial recognition of the development expenditure as an asset, the asset is carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Amortisation of the asset begins when development is complete and the asset is available for use. It is amortised over the period of expected future benefit. Amortisation expense

is recognised in the profit and loss unless such expenditure forms part of carrying value of another asset.

Computer softwares, amortised under straight line method over the estimated useful life of 6 to 10 years. Internally generated software is amortised using the straight-line method over a period of 10 years, based upon its estimated useful economic life.

b. Impairment of Non Financial Assets

The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is any indication that an asset (tangible or intangible) may be impaired. If any indication exists, the Company estimates the asset''s recoverable amount. An asset''s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s or cash generating unit''s (CGU) net selling price and its value in use. Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered to be impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Assessment is also done at each Balance Sheet date as to whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset in prior accounting periods may no longer exist or may have decreased then such reversal is recorded in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

c. Investments in Subsidiaries

The Company has accounted for it''s investments in subsidiaries at cost. (Refer note 5)

d. Inventories

Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realisable value.

Inventories primarily consist of packing and stationery consumables which are valued at cost (arrived at using First-in First-out basis).

e. Revenue Recognition Service Charges:

Company''s normal business operations consist of the business of integrated air and ground transportation and distribution of time sensitive packages to various destinations, primarily in India. All income relating to normal business operations is recognised as revenue in the Statement of profit and loss. All other income is reported as other operating income.

Revenue has been recognised when control over the services transfers to the customer i.e., when the customer has the ability to control the use of the transferred services provided and generally derive their remaining benefits. The requirement is that a contract with enforceable rights and obligations exists and, amongst other things, the receipt of consideration is likely, taking into account the customer''s credit quality. The revenue corresponds to the transaction price to which the Company is expected to be entitled. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price when it is highly probable that a

significant reversal in the amount of revenue recognised will not occur and as soon as the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration no longer exists. The Company does not expect to have contracts where the period between the transfer of the promised services to the customer and payment by the customer exceeds one year. Accordingly, the promised consideration is not adjusted for the time value of money. For each performance obligation under contracts entered for logistic services, revenue is recognised over a certain period of time as determined by the Company.

Other Income:

- Interest Income (including Unwinding interest on Payload Deposit and Lease Deposit):

Interest income is recognised using the effective interest rate(EIR) method. EIR is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts over the expected life of the financial instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset or to the amortised cost of a financial liability. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Company estimates the expected cash flows by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument (for example, prepayment, extension, call and similar options) but does not consider the expected credit losses. Interest income is included in other income in the statement of profit and loss.

- Dividend Income:

Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive the dividend is established.

f. Foreign Currency Transactions

Functional and Presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of the Company are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (''the functional currency''). The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupee (INR), which is the Company''s functional and presentation currency.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into functional currency using the exchange rates at the date of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year end exchange rates are recognised in the Statement of Profit or Loss.

Foreign exchange differences regarded as an adjustment to borrowing costs are presented in the Statement of Profit of Loss, within finance cost. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the Statement of Profit or Loss on a net basis within other gains/(losses).

Non-monetary items that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined. Translation differences on assets and liabilities carried at fair value are reported as part of the fair value gain or loss.

g. Employee Benefits

(i) Short-term obligations

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in respect of employees'' services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liabilities are presented as current employee benefit obligations in the balance sheet.

Compensated absences:

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed within 12 months from the end of the Balance Sheet date are treated as short term employee benefits. The liability in respect of compensated absences of short term nature is determined based on actuarial valuation and is provided on an estimated basis.

(ii) Other long-term employee benefit obligations

The liabilities for earned leave are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service. They are therefore measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. The benefits are discounted using the market yields at the end of the reporting period that have terms approximating to the terms of the related obligation. Remeasurements as a result of experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of Balance Sheet date are treated as other long term employee benefits for measurement purposes. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the end of each year. Remeasurements, comprising of Actuarial losses/ gains are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

The Company presents the leave as a short term employee benefit obligation in the balance sheet to the extent it does not have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for 12 months after the reporting date.

(iii) Post-employment obligations

The Company operates the following post-employment schemes:

(a) Defined benefit plans such as gratuity

(b) Defined contribution plans such as provident fund, super annuation fund, employee''s state insurance funds and employee''s pension scheme.

Defined Benefit Plans:

Gratuity:

The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit plan (the ''Gratuity Plan'') covering eligible employees in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee''s salary and the tenure of employment. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit method) at the end of each year. Re-measurement of the net defined benefit liability, which comprise actuarial gains and losses, the return on plan assets (excluding interest) and the effect of the asset ceiling (if any, excluding interest), are recognised immediately in other comprehensive income (OCI).

Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. The Company recognises the following changes in the net defined benefit obligation as an expense in the statement of profit and loss: Service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailments, non-routine settlements; and Net interest expense or income.

Defined Contribution Plans:

Contribution towards Provident Fund for all employees are made to the regulatory authorities, where the Company has no further obligations. Such benefits are classified as Defined Contribution Schemes as the Company does not carry any further obligations, apart from the contributions made on a monthly basis.

Superannuation is classified as a defined contribution scheme of the Company. Contribution due towards Superannuation Fund for eligible employees is made to an insurance company, and the Company has no further obligation beyond making this payment.

The Company also contributes to State plans, namely Employee''s State Insurance Fund and Employee''s Pension Scheme 1995, and has no further obligation beyond making its contribution.

Company''s contributions to the above funds are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss for the year for which the contributions are due for payment.

(iv) Bonus plans

The Company recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses. The Company recognises a provision where contractually obliged or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.

(v) Share Based Payment

Employees of the Company receive Stock Options as per the Performance Share Plan, Share Matching Scheme and Employee Share Plan (''the Schemes'') maintained and operated by the Ultimate Holding Company. The expense is recognized in the statement of profit and loss based on a cross charge from Ultimate Holding Company.

h. Leases

The Company assesses at contract inception whether a contract is or contains, a lease. That is, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

Company as a lessee

The Company applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets. The Company recognises lease liabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use assets representing the right to use the underlying assets.

Right-of-use assets

The Company recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any initial lease incentives received. Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:

- Building: 1 to 10 years

- Motor Vehicles and other equipments: 1 to 5 years

The right-of-use assets are also subject to impairment assessment. Refer to the accounting policies in section 3(b) Impairment of non-financial assets.

Lease Liabilities

At the commencement date of the lease, the Company recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable.

in calculating the present value of lease payments, the Company calculates it''s incremental borrowing rate by using the Government''s Zero coupon yield rates adjusted for the financial spreads for AA rated bonds at the lease commencement date because the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. in addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term.

Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets

The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of buildings, equipments (i.e., those leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option). it also applies the lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases of equipments that are considered to be low value. Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as expense on a systematic basis, which reflects the pattern of lessee''s benefit, i.e., on an as and when basis.

i. Income Taxes

income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. it is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity or in other comprehensive income(OCi).

Current tax

Tax expense for the year, comprising current tax and deferred tax, are included in the determination of the net profit or loss for the year. Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the provision of The income Tax Act, 1961.

Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset only if there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and it is intended to realise the asset and set off the liability on a net basis or simultaneously.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for unused tax losses, unused tax credits and deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be used. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised; such reductions are subsequently reversed

when it becomes probable that such assets will be realised.

Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be used.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or in equity). Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity.

The measurement of deferred tax reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the reporting date, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only if:

a) the entity has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities; and

b) the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on the same taxable entity.

j. Trade and other payables

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company prior to the end of financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid as per contractual terms. Trade and other payables are presented as current financial liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period. They are recognised initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

k. Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated.

Provisions are measured at present value of management''s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period. The discount rate used to determine the present value pre-tax rate that reflect current market assessment of the time value of money and the risk specific to the liability.

l. 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.

m. Cash and Cash Equivalents

In the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, cash at banks, cheques in hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities upto three months adjusted for bank overdrafts, if any. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities in the balance sheet.

n. Trade receivables

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value, less provision for impairment.

o. Financial instruments

A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.

A. Financial assets

(i) Classification

The Company classifies financial assets as subsequently measured at amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income or fair value through profit or loss on the basis of its business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset.

(ii) Initial recognition and Measurement

All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value including, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognised on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.

The Company has accounted for it''s investment in subsidiaries at cost.

(iii) Debt instruments at amortised cost

A ''debt instrument'' is measured at the amortised cost if both the following conditions are met:

a) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows, and

b) Contractual terms of the asset give rise to cash flows on specified dates that are solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.

After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in finance income in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Debt instruments included within the fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL) category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(iv) Derecognition

A financial asset is derecognised only when

(i) The Company has transferred the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset or

(ii) Retains the contractual rights to receive the cash flows of the financial asset, but assumes a contractual obligation to pay the cash flows to one or more recipients.

Where the entity has transferred an asset, the Company evaluates whether it has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset. In such cases, the financial asset is derecognised. Where the entity has not transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is not derecognised.

Where the entity has neither transferred a financial asset nor retains substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is derecognised if the Company has not retained control of the financial asset. Where the Company retains control of the financial asset, the asset is continued to be recognised to the extent of continuing involvement in the financial asset.

(v) Impairment of financial assets

In accordance with Ind-AS 109, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the following financial assets and credit risk exposure:

a) Financial assets that are debt instruments and are measured at amortised cost e.g,, loans, debt securities, deposits and bank balance

b) Trade receivables

The Company follows ''simplified approach'' for recognition of impairment loss allowance on:

i) Trade receivables which do not contain a significant financing component

ii) All lease receivables resulting from transactions

The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognises impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECL at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.

For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Company determines that whether there has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition. If credit risk has not increased significantly, 12-month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, then the entity reverts to recognising impairment loss allowance based on 12-month ECL.

B. Financial liabilities

(i) Classification

The Company classifies all financial liabilities as subsequently measured at amortised cost, except for financial liabilities at fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss. Such liabilities, including derivatives that are liabilities, are subsequently measured at fair value.

(ii) Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.

All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.

The Company''s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts.

(iii) Financial liabilities at fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Company that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by Ind-AS 109. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments.

Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss are designated at the initial date of recognition, and only if the criteria in Ind-AS 109 are satisfied. For liabilities designated as fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss (FVTPL), fair value gains/ losses attributable to changes in own credit risk are recognized in OCI. These gains/losses are not subsequently transferred to Statement of Profit and Loss. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity. All other changes in fair value of such liability are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The Company has not designated any financial liability as fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss.

(iv) Loans and borrowings

After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss when the liabilities are derecognized.

Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(v) Derecognition

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability.

The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(vi) Offsetting of financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

p. Fair value measurement

''Fair value'' is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date in the principal or, in its absence, the most advantageous market to which the Company has access at that date. The fair value of a liability reflects its non-performance risk.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

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

? Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable

? Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable

For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.

q. Earnings per share

(i) Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing:

- the net profit attributable to owners of the Company

- by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in equity shares issued during the year, if any and excluding treasury shares (Refer note 32).

(ii) Diluted earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in

the determination of basic earnings per share to take into

account:

- the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential equity shares, and

- the weighted average number of additional equity shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. (Refer note 32).

r. Segment Information

The Company has only one operating segment, which is ''integrated air and ground transportation and distribution''. All assets of the Company are domiciled in India and the Company earns it''s entire revenue from its operations in India. There is no single customer which contributes more than 10% of the Company''s total revenues (Refer note 34).

s. Rounding of amounts

All amounts disclosed in the financial statements and notes have been rounded off to the nearest Lakhs as per the requirement of Schedule III of the Act.


Mar 31, 2018

1 General Information

Blue Dart Express Limited (''the Company'') is engaged in the business of integrated air and ground transportation and distribution of time sensitive packages to various destinations, primarily within India. The Company is a public limited company incorporated in India having its registered office at Blue Dart Centre, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri East, Mumbai. The Company has its equity shares and non convertible debentures listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The standalone financial statements were authorized for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on May 8th 2018.

2 Basis of preparation of financial statements

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ( the ''Act'') and subsequent amendments thereof. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost basis except for certain financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value (Refer note 3(o)) and Defined benefit plans - plan assets measured at fair value (Refer note 28).

The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (''INR'') in lakhs, which is also the Company''s functional currency. The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.

Current versus non-current classification

The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current/ non-current classification. An asset is treated as current when it is:

a. Expected to be realized or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle

b. Held primarily for the purpose of trading

c. Expected to be realized within twelve months after the reporting period, or

d. Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period

All other assets are classified as non-current.

A liability is current when:

a. It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle

b. It is held primarily for the purpose of trading

c. It is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period, or

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

The Company classifies all other liabilities as non-current.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities.

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

Use of estimates and judgments

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

The areas involving critical estimates and judgments are:

(i) Estimation of useful life of property, plant and equipment and intangibles assets (Refer note 3(a))

(ii) Estimation of defined benefit obligation (Refer note 28)

(iii) Estimation of current tax expense and receivable/payable (Refer note 9)

(iv) Estimation of contingent liabilities (Refer note 40)

(v) Estimation of deferred costs (Refer note 16)

3 Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements, unless otherwise stated.

a. Property, plant and equipment

Free hold land is carried at historical cost, net of accumulated impairment losses, if any. All other items of Property, Plant and Equipment are at historical cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Histroical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset''s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of any component accounted for as a separate asset is derecognized when replaced. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred.

Capital work-in-progress represents Property, plant and equipment that are not yet ready for their intended use as at the balance sheet date.

An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognized is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the income statement when the asset is derecognized.

Intangible Assets:

Intangible assets are stated at cost less any accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses, if any. The Company capitalizes identifiable costs relating to development of internally generated software and these are stated net of accumulated amortization.

Intangible assets under development comprise costs relating to development of software that are not yet ready for their intended use as at the balance sheet date.

The Company, based on technical assessment made by technical expert and management estimate, depreciates computers over estimated useful lives of 3 to 6 years which are different from the useful life prescribed in Schedule II to the Act. The management believes that these estimated useful lives are realistic and reflect fair approximation of the period over which the assets are likely to be used.

Depreciation for assets purchased/sold during a year is proportionately charged.

Amortization

Following initial recognition of the development expenditure as an asset, the asset is carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Amortisation of the asset begins when development is complete and the asset is available for use. It is amortized over the period of expected future benefit. Amortization expense is recognized in the profit and loss unless such expenditure forms part of carrying value of another asset. Computer software’s, amortized under straight line method over the estimated useful life of 6 to 10 years. Internally generated software is amortized using the straight-line method over a period of 10 years, based upon its estimated useful economic life.

b. Impairment of Assets

The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is any indication that an asset (tangible or intangible) may be impaired. If any indication exists, the Company estimates the asset''s recoverable amount. An asset''s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s or cash generating unit''s (CGU) net selling price and its value in use. Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered to be impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Assessment is also done at each Balance Sheet date as to whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognized for an asset in prior accounting periods may no longer exist or may have decreased and such reversal is recorded in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

c. Investments in Subsidiaries

The Company has accounted for it''s investments in subsidiaries at cost.

d. Inventories

Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realizable value.

Inventories primarily consist of packing and stationery consumables which are valued at cost (arrived at using First-in First-out basis).

e. Revenue Recognition Service Charges:

Service charges for transportation of shipments are recognized as income when shipments are delivered and represent amounts invoiced, net of Service Tax, Goods and Services Tax and all discounts.

Other Income:

- Interest Income (including Unwinding interest on Payload Deposit and Lease Deposit):

Interest income is recognized using the effective interest rate method. EIR is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts over the expected life of the financial instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset or to the amortized cost of a financial liability. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Company estimates the expected cash flows by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument (for example, prepayment, extension, call and similar options) but does not consider the expected credit losses. Interest income is included in other income in the statement of profit and loss.

- Dividend Income:

Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive the dividend is established.

f. Foreign Currency Transactions

Functional and Presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of the Company are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (''the functional currency''). The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupee (INR), which is the Company''s functional and presentation currency.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into functional currency using the exchange rates at the date of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year end exchange rates are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Foreign exchange differences regarded as an adjustment to borrowing costs are presented in the Statement of Profit of Loss, within finance cost. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a net basis within other gains/(losses).

Non-monetary items that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined. Translation differences on assets and liabilities carried at fair value are reported as part of the fair value gain or loss.

g. Employee Benefits

(i) Short-term obligations

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognized in respect of employees'' services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liabilities are presented as current employee benefit obligations in the balance sheet.

Compensated absences:

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed within 12 months from the end of the Balance Sheet date are treated as short term employee benefits. The liability in respect of compensated absences of short term nature is not actuarially valued and is provided on an estimated basis.

(ii) Other long-term employee benefit obligations

The liabilities for earned leave are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service. They are therefore measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. The benefits are discounted using the market yields at the end of the reporting period that have terms approximating to the terms of the related obligation. Remeasurements as a result of experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of Balance Sheet date are treated as other long term employee benefits for measurement purposes. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the end of each year. Remeasurements, comprising of Actuarial losses/ gains are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

The Company presents the leave as a short term employee benefit obligation in the balance sheet to the extent it does not have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for 12 months after the reporting date.

(iii) Post-employment obligations

The Company operates the following post-employment schemes:

(a) Defined benefit plans such as gratuity

(b) Defined contribution plans such as provident fund, super annotation fund, employee''s state insurance funds and employee''s pension scheme.

Defined Benefit Plans:

Gratuity:

The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit plan (the ''Gratuity Plan'') covering eligible employees in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee''s salary and the tenure of employment. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit method) at the end of each year. Re-measurement of the net defined benefit liability, which comprise actuarial gains and losses, the return on plan assets (excluding interest) and the effect of the asset ceiling (if any, excluding interest), are recognized immediately in other comprehensive income (OCI).

Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. The Company recognizes the following changes in the net defined benefit obligation as an expense in the statement of profit and loss: Service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailments, non-routine settlements; and Net interest expense or income.

Defined Contribution Plans:

Contribution towards Provident Fund for all employees are made to the regulatory authorities, where the Company has no further obligations. Such benefits are classified as Defined Contribution Schemes as the Company does not carry any further obligations, apart from the contributions made on a monthly basis.

Superannuation is classified as a defined contribution scheme of the Company. Contribution due towards Superannuation Fund for eligible employees is made to an insurance company, and the Company has no further obligation beyond making this payment.

The Company also contributes to State plans, namely Employee''s State Insurance Fund and Employee''s Pension Scheme 1995, and has no further obligation beyond making its contribution.

Company''s contributions to the above funds are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss for the year for which the contributions are due for payment.

(iv) Bonus plans

The Company recognizes a liability and an expense for bonuses. The Company recognizes a provision where contractually obliged or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.

h. Leases

The determination of whether an arrangement is (or contains) a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at the inception of the lease.

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Operating lease rental payments are recognized as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease unless the payments are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate for the lesson’s expected inflationary cost increases.

i. Income Taxes

Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. It is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss except to the extent that it relates items recognized directly in equity or in OCI.

Current tax

Tax expense for the year, comprising current tax and deferred tax, are included in the determination of the net profit or loss for the year. Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the taxation laws prevailing in the respective jurisdictions.

Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset only if there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts, and it is intended to realize the asset and set off the liability on a net basis or simultaneously.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.

Deferred tax assets are recognized for unused tax losses, unused tax credits and deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be used. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized; such reductions are subsequently reversed when it becomes probable that such assets will be realized.

Unrecognized deferred tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and recognized to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be used.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Deferred tax relating to items recognized outside profit or loss is recognized outside profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or in equity). Deferred tax items are recognized in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity.

The measurement of deferred tax reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the reporting date, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only if:

a) the entity has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities; and

b) the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on the same taxable entity.

j. Trade and other payables

These amounts represent liabilities for services provided to the Company prior to the end of financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid as per contractual terms. Trade and other payables are presented as current financial liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period. They are recognized initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

k. Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated.

Provisions are measured at present value of management''s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period. The discount rate used to determine the present value pre-tax rate that reflect current market assessment of the time value of money and the risk specific to the liability.

l. 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.

m. Cash and Cash Equivalents

In the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, cheques in hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities upto three months adjusted for bank overdrafts, if any. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities in the balance sheet.

n. Trade receivables

Trade receivables are recognized initially at fair value, less provision for impairment.

o. Financial instruments

A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.

A. Financial assets

(i) Classification

The Company classifies financial assets as subsequently measured at amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income or fair value through profit or loss on the basis of its business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset.

(ii) Initial recognition and Measurement

All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value including, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognized on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.

The company has accounted for it''s investment in subsidiaries at cost.

(iii) Debt instruments at amortized cost

A ''debt instrument'' is measured at the amortized cost if both the following conditions are met:

a) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows, and

b) Contractual terms of the asset give rise to cash flows on specified dates that are solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.

After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortization is included in finance income in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Debt instruments included within the fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL) category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(iv) Derecognition

A financial asset is derecognized only when:

(i) The Company has transferred the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset or

(ii) Retains the contractual rights to receive the cash flows of the financial asset, but assumes a contractual obligation to pay the cash flows to one or more recipients.

Where the entity has transferred an asset, the Company evaluates whether it has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset.

In such cases, the financial asset is derecognized. Where the entity has not transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is not derecognized.

Where the entity has neither transferred a financial asset nor retains substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is derecognized if the Company has not retained control of the financial asset. Where the Company retains control of the financial asset, the asset is continued to be recognized to the extent of continuing involvement in the financial asset.

(v) Impairment of financial assets

In accordance with Ind-AS 109, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the following financial assets and credit risk exposure:

a) Financial assets that are debt instruments and are measured at amortized cost e.g., loans, debt securities, deposits and bank balance

b) Trade receivables

The Company follows ''simplified approach'' for recognition of impairment loss allowance on:

i) Trade receivables which do not contain a significant financing component

ii) All lease receivables resulting from transactions

The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognizes impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECL at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.

For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Company determines that whether there has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition. If credit risk has not increased significantly, 12-month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, then the entity reverts to recognizing impairment loss allowance based on 12-month ECL.

B. Financial liabilities

(i) Classification

The Company classifies all financial liabilities as subsequently measured at amortized cost, except for financial liabilities at fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss. Such liabilities, including derivatives that are liabilities, are subsequently measured at fair value.

(ii) Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.

All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.

The Company''s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts.

(iii) Financial liabilities at fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Company that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by Ind-AS 109. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments.

Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss are designated at the initial date of recognition, and only if the criteria in Ind-AS 109 are satisfied. For liabilities designated as fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss (FVTPL), fair value gains/ losses attributable to changes in own credit risk are recognized in OCI. These gains/losses are not subsequently transferred to Statement of Profit and Loss. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity. All other changes in fair value of such liability are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The Company has not designated any financial liability as fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss.

(iv) Loans and borrowings

After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognized in Statement of Profit and Loss when the liabilities are derecognized.

Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortization is included as finance costs in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(v) Derecognition

A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(vi) Offsetting of financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

p. Fair value measurement

''Fair value'' is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date in the principal or, in its absence, the most advantageous market to which the Company has access at that date. The fair value of a liability reflects its non-performance risk.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

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

- Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable

- Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable

For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by reassessing categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.

q. Earnings per share

(i) Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing:

- the net profit attributable to owners of the Company

- by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in equity shares issued during the year, if any and excluding treasury shares (Refer note 32).

(ii) Diluted earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account:

- the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential equity shares, and

- the weighted average number of additional equity shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. (Refer note 32).

r. Segment Information

The Company has only one operating segment, which is ''integrated air and ground transportation and distribution''. All assets of the Company are domiciled in India and the Company earns it''s entire revenue from its operations in India. There is no single customer which contributes more than 10% of the Company''s total revenues.

s. Rounding of amounts

All amounts disclosed in the financial statements and notes have been rounded off to the nearest Lakhs as per the requirement of Schedule III, unless otherwise stated.

b. Rights, preferences and restrictions attached to equity shares

The Company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of Rs, 10 per share. Every share holder is entitled to participate in dividends. Each shareholder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share.

The Company declares and pays dividend in Indian Rupees. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend which is approved by the Board of Directors.

In the event of liquidation, the equity share holders are eligible to receive the remaining assets of the Company after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their share holding.

Nature and purpose of reserves:

Securities Premium Reserve

Securities Premium reserve is used to record the premium on shares. The reserve is utilised in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Debenture Redemption Reserve

The Company is required to create a debenture redemption reserve, out of the profits which are available for payment of dividend, for the purpose of redemption of debentures. The Company has created a Debenture Redemption Reserve amounting to Rs, 3,243 Lakhs and Rs, 5,638 Lakhs as on March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017 respectively as per the requirements of the Act and in accordance with the clarifications given by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

During the year ended March 31, 2015, the Company had issued and allotted 166,095,538 nos. of Series I, 94,911,736 nos. of Series

II and 71,183,802 nos. of Series III, Unsecured Redeemable Non-convertible Fully Paid Debentures of Rs, 10 each by way of Bonus, aggregating to Rs, 33,219 Lakhs to its shareholders by appropriating the Surplus in the Statement of Profit and Loss (Retained earning as per Ind AS) through a Scheme of Arrangement (Scheme) approved by Hon''ble High Court of Mumbai and other relevant authorities.

Debentures series (I, II and III) were issued on November 21, 2014 and the redemption period for the said series I, II and III is 36 months, 48 months and 60 months respectively from the date of allotment.

The Company has accrued and paid interest on the said Debentures for the period from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018 aggregating to Rs, 2,558 Lakhs (Previous year Rs, 3,113 Lakhs). Rate of interest for Debenture series I is 9.30%, for series II is 9.40% and for series III is 9.50%.

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

Although the analysis does not take account of the full distribution of cash flows expected under the plan, it does provide an approximation of the sensitivity of the assumptions shown.

iii) Percentage of each category of Plan Assets to total Fair Value of Plan Assets

The Plan Assets are administered by Life Insurance Corporation of India (“LIC”) as per Investment Pattern stipulated for Pension and Group Schemes Fund by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (''IRDA'') regulations.

Note: The operating lease arrangements for official/ residential premises are renewable on a periodic basis and some of these lease agreements have price escalation clauses.

b. Company has entered into various cancellable leasing arrangements for motor cars, office equipments and for official/residential premises. The lease rentals for motor cars of Rs, 622 Lakhs [Previous year - Rs, 591 Lakhs] have been included under the head “Employee Benefits Expense - Salaries, Bonus and Leave Encashment” under note 28 forming part of the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Lease rentals for office equipments of Rs, 359 Lakhs [Previous year - Rs, 321 Lakhs] has been included under the head “Other Expenses -Lease Rentals” under Note 31 forming part of the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Lease rentals for official and residential premises of Rs, 10,010 Lakhs [Previous year - Rs, 9,246 Lakhs] has been included under the head “Other Expenses - Rent’ under note 31 forming part of the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Lease rentals for OTM Machines of Rs, 932 Lakhs [Previous year - Rs, 838 Lakhs] has been included under the head “Freight, Handling and Servicing Costs - Domestic network operating costs” under note 27 forming part of the Statement of Profit and Loss.

c. Company has entered into various cancellable leasing arrangements for network vehicles. The lease component included in domestic network operating cost amounting to Rs, 1,829 Lakhs [Previous year - Rs, 1,718 Lakhs] has been included under the head “Freight, Handling and Servicing Costs- Domestic Network operating cost” under note 27 forming part of the Statement of Profit and Loss.

d. Company has entered into Aircraft Crew Maintenance Insurance (ACMI) agreement with Blue Dart Aviation Limited. The lease component included in Aircraft charter costs amounting to Rs, 9,765 [Previous year - Rs, 8,240 Lakhs] has been included under the head “Freight, Handling and Servicing Costs- Aircraft charter costs” under note 27 forming part of the Statement of Profit and Loss.


Mar 31, 2017

The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements and in preparing the opening Ind AS balance sheet at April 1, 2015 for the purposes of the transition to Ind AS, unless otherwise stated.

a. Property, plant and equipment

Free hold land is carried at historical cost. All other items of Property, Plant and Equipment are at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset''s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of any component accounted for as a separate asset is derecognised when replaced. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred.

Capital work-in-progress represents Property, plant and equipment that are not yet ready for their intended use as at the balance sheet date.

Losses arising from the retirement of, and gains or losses arising from the disposal of Property, plant and equipment which are carried at cost are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Transition to Ind AS

On transition to Ind AS, the Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of its property, plant and equipment recognised as at April 1, 2015 measured as per the previous GAAP and to use that carrying value as the deemed cost of the property, plant and equipment.

Depreciation

Depreciation on tangible assets is calculated on a straight-line basis as per the rates as prescribed under Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013, except in respect of the following assets where the estimated useful life of the assets is based on the technical evaluation. These have not undergone a change on account of transition to the Companies Act, 2013.

Computers 3 to 6 years

Leasehold Improvements Over period of lease

Estimated useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed annually, taking into account commercial and technological obsolescence as well as normal wear and tear and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.

Depreciation for assets purchased/sold during a year is proportionately charged. Individual assets costing upto Rs. 5,000 are depreciated over a period of one year from the date they have been put to use.

Intangible Assets:

Intangible assets are stated at acquisition cost net of accumulated amortisation. The Company capitalises identifiable costs relating to development of internally generated software and these are stated net off accumulated amortization.

Intangible assets under development comprise costs relating to development of software that are not yet ready for their intended use as at the balance sheet date.

Transition to Ind AS

On transition to Ind AS, the Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of its intangible assets recognised as at April 1, 2015 measured as per the previous GAAP and to use that carrying value as the deemed cost of intangible assets.

Amortisation

Computer software, other than internally generated, is amortised under straight line method over the estimated useful life of 6 years. Internally generated software is amortised using the straight-line method over a period of 10 years, based upon its estimated useful economic life.

b. Impairment of Assets

The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is any indication that an asset (tangible or intangible) may be impaired. If any indication exists, the Company estimates the asset''s recoverable amount. An asset''s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s or cash generating unit''s (CGU) net selling price and its value in use. Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered to be impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Assessment is also done at each Balance Sheet date as to whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset in prior accounting periods may no longer exist or may have decreased and such reversal is recorded in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

c. Investments in Subsidiaries

The Company has accounted for its investments in subsidiaries at cost.

Transition to Ind AS

On transition to Ind AS, the Company has elected to continue with the carrying amount of all of its investments in subsidiaries as at April 1, 2015 measured as per the previous GAAP and to use that carrying amount as the deemed cost of the investments.

d. Inventories :

Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realisable value.

Inventories primarily consist of packing and stationery consumables which are valued at cost (arrived at using First-in First-out basis).

e. Revenue Recognition Service Charges:

Service charges for transportation of shipments are recognised as income when shipments are delivered and represent amounts invoiced, net of service tax and all discounts.

Interest Income:

Interest income is recognised using the effective interest rate method.

Dividend Income:

Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive the dividend is established.

f. Foreign Currency Transactions

Functional and Presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of the Company are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (''the functional currency''). The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupee (INR), which is the Company''s functional and presentation currency.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into functional currency using the exchange rates at the date of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year end exchange rates are generally recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Foreign exchange differences regarded as an adjustment to borrowing costs are presented in the Statement of Profit and Loss, within finance cost. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a net basis within other gains/(losses).

Non-monetary items that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined. Translation differences on assets and liabilities carried at fair value are reported as part of the fair value gain or loss.

g. Employee Benefits

(i) Short-term obligations

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in respect of employees'' services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liabilities are presented as current employee benefit obligations in the balance sheet.

Compensated absences:

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed within 12 months from the end of the Balance Sheet date are treated as short term employee benefits. The liability in respect of compensated absences of short term nature is not actuarially valued and is provided on an estimated basis.

(ii) Other long-term employee benefit obligations

The liabilities for earned leave and sick leave are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service. They are therefore measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. The benefits are discounted using the market yields at the end of the reporting period that have terms approximating to the terms of the related obligation. Remeasurements as a result of experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of Balance Sheet date are treated as other long term employee benefits. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the end of each year. Actuarial losses/ gains are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

(iii) Post-employment obligations

The Company operates the following post-employment schemes:

(a) Defined benefit plans such as gratuity

(b) Defined contribution plans such as provident fund, super annuation fund, employee''s state insurance funds and employee''s pension scheme.

Defined Benefit Plans:

Gratuity:

The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit plan (the ''Gratuity Plan'') covering eligible employees in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee''s salary and the tenure of employment. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit method) at the end of each year. Re-measurement of the net defined benefit liability, which comprise actuarial gains and losses, the return on plan assets (excluding interest) and the effect of the asset ceiling (if any, excluding interest), are recognised immediately in other comprehensive income (OCI).

Defined Contribution Plans:

Contribution towards Provident Fund for all employees are made to the regulatory authorities, where the Company has no further obligations. Such benefits are classified as Defined Contribution Schemes as the Company does not carry any further obligations, apart from the contributions made on a monthly basis.

Superannuation is classified as a defined contribution scheme of the Company. Contribution due towards Superannuation Fund for eligible employees is made to an insurance company, and the Company has no further obligation beyond making this payment.

The Company also contributes to State plans, namely Employee''s State Insurance Fund and Employee''s Pension Scheme 1995, and has no further obligation beyond making its contribution.

Company''s contributions to the above funds are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss for the year for which the contributions are due for payment.

(iv) Bonus plans

The Company recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses. The Company recognises a provision where contractually obliged or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.

h. Leases

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Operating lease rental payments are recognized as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease unless the payments are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate for the lessor''s expected inflationary cost increases.

i. Income Taxes

Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. It is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss except to the extent that it relates items recognised directly in equity or in OCI.

Current tax

Tax expense for the year, comprising current tax and deferred tax, are included in the determination of the net profit or loss for the year. Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the taxation laws prevailing in the respective jurisdictions.

Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset only if there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts, and it is intended to realise the asset and set off the liability on a net basis or simultaneously.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for unused tax losses, unused tax credits and deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be used. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised; such reductions are subsequently reversed when it becomes probable that such assets will be realised.

Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be used. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to deferred tax assets when they are realised or deferred tax liabilities when they are settled, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

The measurement of deferred tax reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the reporting date, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only if:

a) the entity has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities; and

b) the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on the same taxable entity.

j. Trade and other payables

These amounts represent liabilities for services provided to the Company prior to the end of financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid as per contractual terms. Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period. They are recognised initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

k. Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.

Provisions are measured at present value of management''s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period. The discount rate used to determine the present value pre-tax rate that reflect current market assessment of the time value of money and the risk specific to the liability.

l. 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. Where there is a possible obligation or a present obligation and the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.

m. Cash and Cash Equivalents

In the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, cheques in hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities in the balance sheet.

n. Trade receivables

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value, less provision for impairment.

o. Financial instruments

A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.

A. Financial assets

(i) Classification

The Company shall classify financial assets as subsequently measured at amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income or fair value through profit or loss on the basis of its business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset.

(ii) Measurement

All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognised on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.

The company has accounted for it''s investment in subsidiaries at cost.

(iii) Debt instruments at amortised cost

A ''debt instrument'' is measured at the amortised cost if both the following conditions are met:

a) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows, and

b) Contractual terms of the asset give rise to cash flows on specified dates that are solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.

After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in finance income in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Debt instruments included within the fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL) category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(iv) Derecognition

A financial asset is derecognised only when:

(i) The company has transferred the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset or

(ii) Retains the contractual rights to receive the cash flows of the financial asset, but assumes a contractual obligation to pay the cash flows to one or more recipients.

Where the entity has transferred an asset, the Company evaluates whether it has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset. In such cases, the financial asset is derecognised. Where the entity has not transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is not derecognised.

Where the entity has neither transferred a financial asset nor retains substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is derecognised if the Company has not retained control of the financial asset. Where the Company retains control of the financial asset, the asset is continued to be recognised to the extent of continuing involvement in the financial asset.

(v) Impairment of financial assets

In accordance with Ind-AS 109, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the following financial assets and credit risk exposure:

a) Financial assets that are debt instruments and are measured at amortised cost e.g., loans, debt securities, deposits and bank balance

b) Trade receivables

The Company follows ''simplified approach'' for recognition of impairment loss allowance on:

i) Trade receivables which do not contain a significant financing component

ii) All lease receivables resulting from transactions

The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognises impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECL at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.

For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Company determines that whether there has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition. If credit risk has not increased significantly, 12-month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, then the entity reverts to recognising impairment loss allowance based on 12-month ECL.

B. Financial liabilities

(i) Classification

The Company classifies all financial liabilities as subsequently measured at amortised cost, except for financial liabilities at fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss. Such liabilities, including derivatives that are liabilities, shall be subsequently measured at fair value.

(ii) Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.

All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.

The Company''s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts.

(iii) Financial liabilities at fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Company that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by Ind-AS 109. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments.

Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss are designated at the initial date of recognition, and only if the criteria in Ind-AS 109 are satisfied. For liabilities designated as fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss (FVTPL), fair value gains/ losses attributable to changes in own credit risk are recognized in OCI. These gains/losses are not subsequently transferred to Statement of Profit and Loss. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity. All other changes in fair value of such liability are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The Company has not designated any financial liability as fair value through Statement of Profit and Loss.

(iv) Loans and borrowings

After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss when the liabilities are derecognized.

Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(v) Derecognition

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(vi) Offsetting of financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

p. Fair value measurement

''Fair value'' is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date in the principal or, in its absence, the most advantageous market to which the Company has access at that date. The fair value of a liability reflects its non-performance risk.

A number of the Company''s accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair values, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. When one is available, the Company measures the fair value of an instrument using the quoted price in an active market for that instrument. A market is regarded as active if transactions for the asset or liability take place with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. If there is no quoted price in an active market, then the Company uses valuation techniques that maximise the use of relevant observable inputs and minimise the use of unobservable inputs. The chosen valuation technique incorporates all of the factors that market participants would take into account in pricing a transaction.

If an asset or a liability measured at fair value has a bid price and an ask price, then the Company measures assets and long positions at a bid price and liabilities and short positions at an ask price.

The best evidence of the fair value of a financial instrument on initial recognition is normally the transaction price - i.e. the fair value of the consideration given or received.

q. Dividends

Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer at the discretion of the entity, on or before the end of the reporting period but not distributed at the end of the reporting period.

r. Earnings per share

(i) Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing:

- the profit attributable to owners of the Company

- by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in equity shares issued during the year and excluding treasury shares (Refer note 33).

(ii) Diluted earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account:

- the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential equity shares, and

- the weighted average number of additional equity shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares (Refer note 33).

s. Borrowing Costs

General and specific borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalised during the period of time that is required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use or sale. Qualifying assets are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale.

Other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

t. Segment Information

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. (Refer note 35).

u. Rounding of amounts

All amounts disclosed in the financial statements and notes have been rounded off to the nearest Lakhs as per the requirement of Schedule III, unless otherwise stated.


Mar 31, 2014

A. Basis of preparation

These Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India under the historical cost convention on accrual basis. Pursuant to circular 15/2013 dated 13.09.2013 read with circular 08/2014 dated 04.04.2014, till the Standards of Accounting or any addendum thereto are prescribed by Central Government in consultation and recommendation of the National Financial Reporting Authority, the existing Accounting Standards notifed under the Companies Act, 1956 shall continue to apply. Consequently, these financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material aspects with the accounting standards notifed under Section 211(3C) [Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, as amended] and the other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Company''s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Revised Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956. Based on the nature of services and the time between the rendering of services and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current-non current classification of assets and liabilities.

b. Fixed Assets and Depreciation/Amortisation

Tangible Assets:

Tangible assets, other then freehold land, are stated at acquisition cost, net of accumulated depreciation.

Subsequent expenditure related to an item of fixed assets are added to its book value if it increases the future economic benefits from the existing asset beyond its previously assessed standard of performance.

Freehold land is stated at cost.

Aircraft Components and Overhaul represent the cost of engines overhaul, components and modifications of airframes owned and contractually liable to be incurred by the Company. Such costs are depreciated/amortised on the basis of hours flown or the life cycle of the overhaul program, as applicable.

Capital work-in-progress comprises outstanding advances paid to acquire fixed assets that are not yet ready for their intended use at the reporting date.

Intangible Assets:

Intangible assets are stated at acquisition cost, net of accumulated amortisation. The Company capitalises all costs relating to development of internally generated software, which are stated net of accumulated amortization.

Goodwill represents the excess of the value of the erstwhile partnership business as a whole over its net asset value as at the date of incorporation as a Company.

Intangible assets under development comprises cost relating to development of software that are not yet ready for their intended use at the reporting date.

Depreciation

Depreciation on tangible assets is calculated on a straight-line basis as per the rates as prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Act, except in respect of the following assets where such rates arrived at are higher based on the useful lives estimated by the management.

Office Equipment 2 to 16 years

Electrical Equipment 6 to 16 years

Computers 3 to 6 years

Aircraft Engines 2 to 7 years

Aircraft 14 years Estimated useful life of the following asset which is not included in Schedule XIV has been arrived at by management as follows:

D-Check on Aircraft 7 years

Depreciation for assets purchased/sold during a year is proportionately charged. Individual assets costing upto Rs. 5,000 are depreciated over a period of one year from the date its put to use.

Computer software, other than internally generated, is amortised under straight line method over the estimated useful economic life at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Act, as prescribed for Computers. Internally generated software is amortised using the straight-line method over a period of 10 years, based upon its estimated useful economic life.

Goodwill is amortised over a period of 20 years using the straight-line method.

c. Impairment of Assets

The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is any indication that an asset (tangible or intangible) may be impaired. If any indication exists, the Company estimates the asset''s recoverable amount. An asset''s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s or cash generating unit''s (CGU) net selling price and its value in use. Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of profit and Loss. Assessment is also done at each Balance Sheet Date as to whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset in prior accounting periods may no longer exist or may have decreased and such reversal is recorded in the Statement of profit and Loss.

d. Investments

Investments, which are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than one year from the date on which such investments are made, are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as non-current investments.

Current investments are carried at cost or fair value, whichever is less. Non-current investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution in value is made, if necessary, to recognise a decline, other than temporary, in the value of non-current investments.

e. Inventories

Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realisable value.

Inventories primarily consist of packing and stationery consumables which are valued at cost (arrived at using First-in First-out basis).

f. Revenue Recognition

Service Charges:

Service charges for transportation of shipments are recognised as income when shipments are manifested and represent amounts invoiced, net of service tax and all discounts and allowances.

Interest Income:

Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the applicable interest rate.

Dividend Income:

Dividend Income is recognised when the right to receive the dividend is established.

g. Foreign Currency Transactions

Initial Recognition:

On initial recognition, all foreign currency transactions are recorded by applying to the foreign currency amount the difference in exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.

Exchange differences on restatement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the Statement of profit and Loss.

h. Employee Benefits

Defined Contribution Plans:

Contribution towards Provident Fund is made to the regulatory authorities. Such benefits are classified as defined Contribution Schemes as the Company does not carry any further obligations, apart from the contributions made on a monthly basis.

Superannuation is classified as a defined contribution scheme of the Company. Contribution due towards Superannuation Fund for eligible employees is made to an insurance company, and the Company has no further obligation beyond making the payment.

The Company also contributes to State plans, namely Employee''s State Insurance Fund and Employee''s Pension Scheme 1995, and has no further obligation beyond making its contribution.

Company''s contributions to the above funds are charged to the Statement of profit and Loss for the year for which the contributions are due for payment.

Defined Benefit Plans:

Gratuity:

The Company provides for gratuity, under a defined benefit plan (the "Gratuity Plan") covering eligible employees in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee''s salary and the tenure of employment. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the end of each year. Actuarial losses/gains are recognised in the Statement of profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

Compensated absences

(i) Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed within 12 months from the end of the Balance Sheet Date are treated as short term employee benefits. The liability in respect of compensated absences of short term nature is not actuarially valued and is provided on an estimated basis.

(ii) Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of Balance Sheet Date are treated as other long term employee benefits. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the end of each year. Actuarial losses/gains are recognised in the Statement of profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

i. Leases

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Operating lease rental payments are recognized as an expense in the Statement of profit and Loss on a straight line basis over the lease term.

j. Current and Deferred Tax

Tax expense for the year, comprising current tax and deferred tax, are included in the determination of the net profit or loss for the year. Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the taxation laws during the relevant assessment year.

Deferred tax is recognised for all timing differences, subject to consideration of prudence, in respect of deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets are recognised and carried forward only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty (virtual certainty in respect of any carried forward losses) that suffcient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet Date. At each Balance Sheet Date, the Company reassesses unrecognised deferred tax assets, if any.

Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle the asset and the liability on a net basis.

k. Provisions

Provisions are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and there is a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the Balance Sheet Date and are not discounted to its present value.

l. Contingent Liabilities

Contingent liabilities are disclosed when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, the existence of which will be confrmed 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.

Notes forming part of Financial Statements as of and for the year ended March 31, 2014

The Company has classified the various employee benefits provided to employees as under:

I Defined Contribution Plans

a. Superannuation Fund

b. State defined Contribution Plans i. Employers'' Contribution to Employee''s State Insurance ii. Employers'' Contribution to Employee''s Pension Scheme 1995

F) Percentage of each category of Plan Assets to total Fair Value of Plan Assets

The Plan Assets are administered by Life Insurance Corporation of India ("LIC") as per Investment Pattern stipulated for Pension and Group Schemes Fund by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (''IRDA'') regulations.


Mar 31, 2013

A. Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India under the historical cost convention on accrual basis. These financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material aspects with the accounting standards notified under Section 211(3C) [Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, as amended] and the other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non- current as per the Company''s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Revised Schedule VI to the Act. Based on the nature of services and the time between the rendering of services and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current-non current classification of assets and liabilities.

b. Fixed Assets and Depreciation/Amortisation Tangible Assets:

Tangible assets are stated at acquisition cost net off accumulated depreciation.

Subsequent expenditure related to an item of fixed assets are added to its book value if it increases the future economic benefits from the existing asset beyond its previously assessed standard of performance.

Freehold land is stated at cost.

Aircraft Components and Overhaul represent the cost of engines overhaul, components and modifications of airframes owned and contractually liable to be incurred by the Company. Such costs are depreciated/amortised on the basis of hours flown or the life cycle of the overhaul program, as applicable.

Capital wok-in-progress comprises outstanding advances paid to acquire fixed assets that are not yet ready for their intended use at the reporting date.

Intangible Assets:

Intangible assets are stated at acquisition cost net of accumulated amortisation. The Company capitalises all costs relating to development of internally generated software and stated net off acumulated amortization.

Goodwill represents the excess of the value of the erstwhile partnership business as a whole over its net asset value as at the date of registration.

Intangible assets under development comprises cost relating to development of software that are not yet ready for their intended use at the reporting date.

Depreciation

Depreciation on tangible assets is calculated on a straight-line basis as per the rates as prescribed under the Schedule XIV to the Act, except in respect of the following assets where such rates arrived at are higher based on the useful lives estimated by the management.

Office Equipment 2 to 16 years

Electrical Equipment 6 to 16 years

Computers 3 to 6 years

Aircraft Engines 2 to 7 years

Aircraft 14 years

D-Check on Aircraft 7 years

Depreciation for assets purchased/sold during a period is proportionately charged. Individual assets costing upto Rs. 5,000 are depreciated over a period of one year from the date its put to use.

Computer software, other than internally generated, is amortised under straight line method over the estimated useful economic life at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Act, as prescribed for Computers. Internally generated software is amortised using the straight-line method over a period of 10 years, based upon its estimated useful economic life.

Goodwill is amortised using the straight-line method over a period of 20 years, based upon the brand image of ''Blue Dart'' upon acquisition and the consequential impact it has on the future business of the Company.

c. Impairment of Assets

The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is any indication that an asset (tangible or intangible) may be impaired. If any indication exists, the Company estimates the asset''s recoverable amount. An asset''s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s or cash generating unit''s (CGU) net selling price and its value in use. Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statements of Profit and Loss. Assessment is also done at each Balance Sheet Date as to whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset in prior accounting periods may no longer exist or may have decreased.

d. Investments

Investments, which are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than one year from the date on which such investments are made, are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as non-current investments.

Current investments are carried at cost or fair value whichever is less. Non-current investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution in value is made, if necessary, to recognise a decline, other than temporary, in the value of such investments.

e. Inventories

Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realisable value. Inventories primarily consist of packing and stationery consumables which are valued at cost (arrived at using First-in First-out basis). Cost of spares are valued at purchase price and expenditure directly attributable to the acquisition of such spares for bringing those to their present location using the specific identification method.

f. Revenue Recognition Service Charges:

Service charges for transportation of shipments are recognised as income when shipments are manifested and represent amounts invoiced, net of service tax and all discounts and allowances.

Interest Income:

Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the applicable interest rate.

Dividend Income:

Dividend Income is recognised when the right to receive the dividend is established.

g. Foreign Currency Transactions Initial Recognition:

On initial recognition, all foreign currency transactions are recorded by applying to the foreign currency amount the difference in exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.

Exchange differences on restatement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

h. Employee Benefits Defined Contribution Plans:

Contribution towards Provident Fund is made to the regulatory authorities, where the Company has no further obligations. Such benefits are classified as Defined Contribution Schemes as the Company does not carry any further obligations, apart from the contributions made on a monthly basis.

Superannuation is classified as a defined contribution scheme of the Company. Contribution towards Superannuation Fund for certain employees is made to an insurance company, and has no further obligation beyond making the payment.

The Company contributes to State plans namely Employee''s State Insurance Fund and Employee''s Pension Scheme 1995 and has no further obligation beyond making its contribution.

Company''s contributions to the above funds are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss for the period when the contributions are due.

Defined Benefit Plans:

Gratuity: The Company provides for Gratuity, under a defined benefit plan (the "Gratuity Plan") covering eligible employees in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee''s salary and the tenure of employment. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the end of each period. Actuarial losses/gains are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they arise.

Compensated absences

(i) Accumulated Compensated Absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed within 12 months from the end of the Balance Sheet Date are treated as short term employee benefits. The liability in respect of compensated absences of short term nature is not actuarially valued and is provided on an estimated basis.

(ii) Accumulated Compensated Absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of Balance Sheet Date are treated as other long term employee benefits. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the end of each period. Actuarial losses/gains are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they arise.

i. Leases

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Operating lease rental payments are recognized as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight line basis over the lease term.

j. Current and Deferred Tax

Tax expense for the period, comprising current tax and deferred tax, are included in the determination of the net profit or loss for the period. Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the taxation laws during the relevant assessment year.

Deferred tax is recognised for all timing differences, subject to consideration of prudence, in respect of deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets are recognised and carried forward only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income wiil be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet Date. At each Balance Sheet Date, the Company reassesses unrecognised deferred tax assets, if any.

Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle the asset and the liability on a net basis.

k. Provisions

Provisions are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and there is a realisable estimate of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the Balance Sheet Date and are not discounted to its present value.

l. 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 controls 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.


Dec 31, 2011

(a) Basis of preparation of Financial Statements

"The financial statements are prepared to comply in all material aspects with the applicable accounting principles in India, the Accounting standards notified under sub-section (3C) of section 211 of the Companies Act, 1956 (the 'Act') and the relevant provisions of the Act."

(b) Fixed Assets and Depreciation/Amortisation

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation/ amortisation. The Company capitalises all costs relating to the acquisition, installation and substantial modifications to fixed assets.

D-Check on Aircraft represents costs incurred towards heavy maintenance and mandatory checks carried out on Aircraft exclusively operated for the Company.

Depreciation on fixed assets is provided under straight line method at the rates specified in schedule XIV to the Act, except in respect of the following assets where such rates are higher than the prescribed schedule XIV rates, so as to ensure that such assets are written off over their estimated useful lives:

Individual assets costing up to Rs 5,000 are depreciated 100% on a pro-rata basis over one year from the date the asset is put to use.

Aircraft Components and Overhaul represent the cost of engines overhaul, components and modifications of airframes owned and contractually liable to be incurred by the Company. Such costs are depreciated/amortised on the basis of hours flown or the life cycle of the overhaul program, as applicable.

Computer Software is amortised under straight line method at the rates specified in schedule XIV to the Act, as prescribed for computers.

Goodwill represents the excess of the value of the erstwhile partnership business as a whole over its net asset value as at the date of registration and is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. Goodwill is amortised using the straight-line method over a period of 20 years, based upon the brand image of RsBlue Dart' upon acquisition and the consequential impact it has on the future business of the Company.

(c) Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost of such assets. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are recognised as expense in the year in which they are incurred.

(d) Impairment of Assets

The Company assesses at each Balance sheet Date whether there is any indication that asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

(e) Investments

Long Term Investments are stated at cost. Provision is made to recognise a diminution, other than temporary, in the value of investments. Current Investments are valued at lower of cost and market value.

(f) Inventories

Inventories primarily consist of packing and stationery consumables which are valued at cost (arrived at using First-in First-out basis) and net realisable value which ever is lower. Cost of Spares is calculated at purchase price and expenditure directly attributable to the acquisition of such inventories for bringing it to its present location using the specific identification method.

(g) Employee Benefits

(i) short Term Employee Benefits:

The employees of the Company are entitled to leave encashment as per the leave policy of the Company. The liability in respect of leave encashment of short term nature is provided on an estimated basis.

(ii) Long Term Employee Benefits:

Defined Contribution Plans

The Company has Defined Contribution plans for post employment benefits namely Provident Fund and superannuation Fund which are recognised by the income tax authorities and administered through trustees.

under the Provident Fund Plan, the Company contributes to a Government administered provident fund on behalf of its employees and has no further obligation beyond making its contribution.

The superannuation Fund constitutes an insured benefit, which is classified as a defined contribution plan as the Company makes contributions to an insurance company and has no further obligation beyond making the payment to the insurance company.

The Company contributes to state plans namely Employee's state Insurance Fund and Employee's Pension scheme 1995 and has no further obligation beyond making its contribution.

The Company's contributions to the above funds are charged to revenue every year.

Defined Benefit Plans

The Company has a Defined Benefit plan namely Gratuity for all its employees. Gratuity Fund is recognised by the income tax authorities and is administered through trustees. The Company has taken a group gratuity policy with Life Insurance Corporation of India and is funded.

Liability for Defined Benefit Plan is provided on the basis of valuations, as at the Balance sheet Date, carried out by an independent actuary. The actuarial valuation method used by independent actuary for measuring the liability is the Projected unit Credit method.

Other Long-term Employee Benefits

The employees of the Company are entitled to other long-term Benefits in the form of Leave Encashment and Compensated Absences as per the policy of the Company. Liability for such benefits is provided on the basis of valuations, as at the Balance sheet Date, carried out by an independent actuary. The actuarial valuation method used by the independent actuary for measuring the liability is the Projected unit Credit method.

(iii) Termination Benefits are recognised as an expense as and when incurred.

(iv) Actuarial gains and losses comprise experience adjustments and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account as income or expense.

(h) Service Charges

Service charges for transportation of shipments are recognised as income when shipments are manifested and represent amounts invoiced, net of service tax and all discounts and allowances.

(i) Foreign Currency Transactions

Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into rupees at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the Balance sheet. All exchange differences are dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account.

(j) Lease Rentals

All lease rentals are accounted for on accrual basis over the term of the lease and charged to the Profit and Loss Account under the straight line method.

(k) Taxes on Income

Provision for tax for the year is made on the assessable income at the tax rate applicable to the relevant assessment year.

Deferred tax is recognised, subject to consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets are recognised for unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses to the extent that there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised.

(l) Provision for Contingent Liabilities

The Company recognises a provision when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not, require an outflow of resources. Where there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that the likelihood of outflow of resource is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.


Dec 31, 2010

(a) Basis of preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements are prepared to comply in all material aspects with the applicable accounting principles in India, the Accounting Standards notified under sub-section (3C) of Section 211 of the Companies Act, 1956 (the Act) and the relevant provisions of the Act.

(b) Fixed Assets and Depreciation /Amortisation

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation/ amortisation. The Company capitalises all costs relating to the acquisition, installation and substantial modifications to fixed assets.

D-Check on Aircraft represents costs incurred towards heavy maintenance and mandatory checks carried out on Aircraft excusively operated for the Company.

Depreciation on fixed assets is provided under straight line method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Act, except in respect of the following assets where such rates are higher than the prescribed Schedule XIV rates, so as to ensure that such assets are written off over their estimated useful lives:

Description of Assets Useful Life (in Years)

Office Equipment 2 to 16

Electrical Equipment 6 to 16

Computers 3 to 6

Aircraft Engines 2 to 7

Aircraft 14

D-Check on Aircraft 7

Individual assets costing upto ? 5,000 are depreciated 100% on a pro-rata basis over one year from the date the asset is put to use.

Aircraft Components and Overhaul represent the cost of engines overhaul, components and modifications of airframes owned and contractually liable to be incurred by the Company. Such costs are depreciated / amortised on the basis of hours flown or the life cycle of the overhaul program, as applicable.

Computer software is amortised under straight line method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Act, as prescribed for computers.

Goodwill represents the excess of the value of the erstwhile partnership business as a whole over its net asset value as at the date of registration and is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. Goodwill is amortised using the straight-line method over a period of 20 years, based upon the brand image of Blue Dart upon acquisition and the consequential impact it has on the future business of the Company.

(c) Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost of such assets. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are recognised as expense in the year in which they are incurred.

(d) Impairment of Assets

The Company assesses at each Balance Sheet Date whether there is any indication that asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

(e) Investments

Long Term Investments are stated at cost. Provision is made to recognise a diminution, other than temporary, in the value of investments. Current Investments are valued at lower of cost and market value.

(f) Inventories

Inventories primarily consist of packing and stationery consumables which are valued at cost (arrived at using First-in First-out basis) and net realisable value which ever is lower. Cost of Spares is calculated at purchase price and expenditure directly attributable to the acquisition of such inventories for bringing it to its present location using the specific identification method.

(g) Employee Benefits

(i) Short Term Employee Benefits:

The employees of the Company are entitled to leave encashment as per the leave policy of the Company. The liability in respect of leave encashment of short term nature is provided on an estimated basis.

(ii) Long Term Employee Benefits:

Defined Contribution Plans

The Company has Defined Contribution plans for post employment benefits namely Provident Fund and Superannuation Fund which are recognised by the income tax authorities and administered through trustees.

Under the Provident Fund Plan, the Company contributes to a Government administered provident fund on behalf of its employees and has no further obligation beyond making its contribution.

The Superannuation Fund constitutes an insured benefit, which is classified as a defined contribution plan as the Company makes contributions to an insurance company and has no further obligation beyond making the payment to the insurance company.

The Company contributes to State plans namely Employees State Insurance Fund and Employees Pension Scheme 1995 and has no further obligation beyond making its contribution.

The Companys contributions to the above funds are charged to revenue every year.

Defined Benefit Plans

The Company has a Defined Benefit plan namely Gratuity for all its employees. Gratuity Fund is recognised by the income tax authorities and is administered through trustees. The Company has taken a group gratuity policy with Life Insurance Corporation of India and is funded.

Liability for Defined Benefit Plan is provided on the basis of valuations, as at the Balance Sheet Date, carried out by an independent actuary. The actuarial valuation method used by independent actuary for measuring the liability is the Projected Unit Credit Method.

Other Long-term Employee Benefits

The employees of the company are entitled to other long-term benefits in the form of Leave Encashment and Compensated Absences as per the policy of the Company. Liability for such benefits is provided on the basis of valuations, as at the Balance Sheet Date, carried out by an independent actuary. The actuarial valuation method used by the independent actuary for measuring the liability is the Projected Unit Credit Method.

(iii) Termination benefits are recognised as an expense as and when incurred.

(iv) Actuarial gains and losses comprise experience adjustments and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account as income or expense.

(h) Service Charges

Service charges for transportation of shipments are recognised as income when shipments are manifested and represent amounts invoiced, net of service tax and all discounts and allowances.

(i) Foreign Currency Transactions

Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into rupees at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the Balance Sheet. All exchange differences are dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account.

(j) Lease Rentals

All lease rentals are accounted for on accrual basis over the term of the lease and charged to the Profit and Loss Account under the straight line method.

(k) Taxes on Income

Provision for tax for the year is made on the assessable income at the tax rate applicable to the relevant assessment year.

Deferred tax is recognised, subject to consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets are recognised for unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses to the extent that there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised.

(I) Provision for Contingent Liabilities

The Company recognises a provision when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not, require an outflow of resources. Where there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that the likelihood of outflow of resource is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.


Dec 31, 2009

(a) Basis of preparation of Financial Statements

(The financial statements are prepared to comply in all material aspects with the applicable accounting principles in India, the Accounting Standards notified under sub-section) (3C) of Section 211 of the Companies Act, 1956 (the Act) and the relevant provisions of the Act.

(b) Fixed Assets and Depreciation/Amortisation

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation/ amortisation. The Company capitalises all costs relating to the acquisition, installation and substantial modifications to fixed assets.

Modifications that enhance the operating performance or extend the useful life of fixed assets used but not owned by the Company are also capitalised, where there is a certainty of deriving future economic benefits from the use of such assets.

Depreciation on fixed assets is provided under straight line method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Act, except in respect of the following assets where such rates are higher than the prescribed Schedule XIV rates, so as to ensure that such assets are written off over their estimated useful lives:

Description of Assets Useful Life (in Years) Office Equipment 2 to 16

Electrical Equipment 6 to 16

Computers 3 to 6

Aircraft Engines 2 to 7

Aircraft 14

D-Check on Aircraft 7

Individual assets costing upto Rs 5,000 are depreciated 100% on a pro-rata basis over one year from the date the asset is put to use.

Aircraft Components and Overhaul represent the cost of engines overhaul, components and modifications of airframes owned and contractually liable to be incurred by the Company. Such costs are depreciated/ amortised on the basis of hours flown or the life cycle of the overhaul program, as applicable.

Computer software is amortised under straight line method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Act, as prescribed for computers.

Goodwill represents the excess of the value of the erstwhile partnership business as a whole over its net asset value as at the date of registration and is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. Goodwill is amortised using the straight-line method over a period of 20 years, based upon the brand image of Blue Dart upon acquisition and the consequential impact it has on the future business of the Company.

(c) Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost of such assets. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are recognised as expense in the year in which they are incurred.

(d) Impairment of Assets

The Company assesses at each Balance Sheet date whether there is any indication that asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

(e) Investments

Long Term Investments are stated at cost. Provision is made to recognise a diminution, other than temporary, in the value of investments. Current Investments are valued at lower of cost and market value.

(f) Inventories

Inventories primarily consist of packing and stationery consumables and spares. These are valued at cost. Cost is calculated at purchase price and expenditure directly attributable to the acquisition of such inventories for bringing it to its present location.

(g) Employee Benefits

(i) Short Term Employee Benefits:

The employees of the Company are entitled to leave encashment as per the leave policy of the Company. The liability in respect of leave encashment of short term nature is provided on an estimated basis.

(ii) Long Term Employee Benefits:

Defined Contribution Plans

The Company has Defined Contribution Plans for post employment benefits namely Provident Fund and Superannuation Fund which are recognised by the income tax authorities and administered through trustees.

Under the Provident Fund Plan, the Company contributes to a Government administered provident fund on behalf of its employees and has no further obligation beyond making its contribution.

The Superannuation Fund constitutes an insured benefit, which is classified as a defined contribution plan as the Company makes contributions to an insurance company and has no further obligation beyond making the payment to the insurance company.

The Company contributes to State plans namely Employees State Insurance Fund and Employees Pension Scheme 1995 and has no further obligation beyond making its contribution.

The Companys contributions to the above funds are charged to revenue every year.

Defined Benefit Plans

The Company has a Defined Benefit Plan namely Gratuity for all its employees. Gratuity Fund is recognised by the income tax authorities and is administered through trustees. The Company has taken a group gratuity policy with Life Insurance Corporation of India and is funded.

Liability for Defined Benefit Plan is provided on the basis of valuations, as at the Balance Sheet Date, carried out by an independent actuary. The actuarial valuation method used by independent actuary for measuring the liability is the Projected Unit Credit Method.

Other Long-term Employee Benefits

The employees of the Company are entitled to other long-term benefits in the form of Leave Encashment and Compensated Absences as per the policy of the Company. Liability for such benefits is provided on the basis of valuations, as at the Balance Sheet Date, carried out by independent actuary. The actuarial valuation method used by independent actuary for measuring the liability is the Projected Unit Credit Method.

(iii) Termination benefits are recognised as an expense as and when incurred.

(iv) Actuarial gains and losses comprise experience adjustments and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account as income or expense.

(h) Service Charges

Service charges for transportation of shipments are recognised as income when shipments are manifested and represent amounts invoiced, net of service tax and all discounts and allowances.

(i) Foreign Currency Transactions

Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into rupees at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the Balance Sheet. All exchange differences are dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account.

(j) Lease Rentals

All lease rentals are accounted for on accrual basis over the term of the lease and charged to the Profit and Loss Account under the straight line method.

(k) Taxes on Income

Provision for tax for the year is made on the assessable income at the tax rate applicable to the relevant assessment year.

Deferred tax is recognised, subject to consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets are recognised for unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses to the extent that there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised.

(l) Provision for Contingent Liabilities

The Company recognises a provision when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not, require an outflow of resources. Where there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that the likelihood of outflow of resource is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.

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