Accounting Policies of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2023

IA. Corporate Information:

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive, USA and a Listed Company in India. The Company was incorporated on September 23, 1937 under the provisions of The Companies Act. The registered office of the company is located at Colgate Research Center, Main street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai - 400076. Its shares are listed on two recognized stock exchanges in India. The Company is engaged in manufacturing/trading of toothpaste, tooth powder, toothbrush, mouthwash and personal care products.

These financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023 were approved by the Board of Directors on May 12, 2023.

IB. Significant Accounting Policies:

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

(a) Basis of preparation

i. Compliance with Ind AS

The financial statements comply in all material aspects with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (as amended from time to time) and presentation requirements of Division II of Schedule III to Companies Act, 2013, (Ind AS compliant Schedule III), as applicable to financial statements.

The financial statements are presented in INR and all values are rounded to the nearest lakhs (INR 00,000), except when otherwise indicated.

ii. Historical Cost Convention

These financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except as disclosed in the accounting policies below:

• Certain financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value;

• Defined Benefit Plans - plan assets measured at fair value;

• Share-Based payments; and

• Assets held for sale - measured at lower of cost and fair value less costs to sell

iii. 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:

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

• Held primarily for the purpose of trading

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

• 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:

• It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle

• It is held primarily for the purpose of trading

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

• 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 noncurrent.

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

Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents,

the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as twelve months for the purpose of current / noncurrent classification of assets and liabilities.

(b) Foreign currency translation

i. 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 currency (INR), which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency.

ii. Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Realized gains and losses on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the year-end are translated at the year-end exchange rates, and the resultant exchange difference is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Non-monetary foreign currency items are carried at cost.

(c) Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation and impairment loss, if any. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items including capital spares which are identified as a part of property, plant and equipment.

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 the Statement of Profit and Loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred.

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 statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognized.

Capital Work-In-Progress

Cost and direct expenses incurred for construction of assets or assets to be acquired, which are not ready to use in the manner intended by the management are disclosed under Capital Work- In-Progress.

Depreciation methods, estimated useful lives and residual value

The useful lives of the assets are based on technical estimates approved by the Management, and are lower than or same as the useful lives prescribed under Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 in order to reflect the period over which depreciable assets are expected to be used by the Company. Depreciation is calculated on a pro-rata basis on the straight line method so as to write-down the cost of property, plant and equipment to its residual value systematically over its estimated useful life based on useful life of the assets as prescribed under Part C of Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 except in case of following assets, wherein based on internal assessment and technical evaluation, a different useful life has been determined.

Asset Class	Useful Life
Residential and Office Buildings	40 years
Factory Buildings	20 years
Plant and Equipment	7 to 15 years
Dies and Moulds (included in Plant and Equipment)	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures	5 years
Office Equipment (including Computer Servers)	5 years

Estimated useful lives, residual values 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.

(d) Leases

As a Lessee

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

(i) the contract involves the use of an identified asset

(ii) the Company has substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset through the period of the lease and

(iii) the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset.

At the commencement date of a lease, the Company recognizes a liability to make lease payments (i.e., the lease liability) and an asset representing the right to use the underlying asset during the lease term (i.e., the right-of-use asset). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation, impairment losses and adjusted for any re-measurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognized and lease payments made at or before the commencement date. Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straightline basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets. If ownership of the leased asset transfers to the Company at the end of the lease term or the cost reflects the exercise of a purchase option, depreciation is calculated using the estimated useful life of the asset.

The Company recognizes lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Company. In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date.

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 re-measured if there is a modification or a change in the lease term. The Company separately recognizes the interest expense on the lease liability as finance cost and the depreciation expense on the right-of-use asset.

The Company accounts for a lease modification as a separate lease when both of the following conditions are met:

• The modification increases the scope of the lease by adding the right to use one or more underlying assets.

• The consideration for the lease increases commensurate with the standalone price for the increase in scope and any adjustments to that standalone price reflects the circumstances of the particular contract.

For a lease modification that fully or partially decreases the scope of the lease the Company decreases the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset to reflect partial or full termination of the lease. Any difference between those adjustments is recognized in profit or loss at the effective date of the modification.

The Company has elected to use the exemptions proposed by the standard on lease contracts for which the lease terms ends within 12 months as of the date of initial application, and lease contracts for which the underlying asset is of low value which is considered to be H 3.5 Lakhs.

As a Lessor

Leases in which the Company does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset are classified as operating leases. Rental income arising is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognized over the lease term on the same basis as rental income. Contingent rents are recognized as revenue in the period in which they are earned.

(e) Investment property

Property that is held for long-term rental yields or for capital appreciation or both, and that is not occupied by the Company, is classified as investment property. Investment property is measured initially at its cost, including related transaction costs and where applicable borrowing costs. Subsequent expenditure is capitalized to the asset’s carrying amount only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the expenditure will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance costs are expensed when incurred.

Investment properties are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives which are 40 years.

Though the Company measures investment property using cost based measurement, the fair value of investment property is disclosed in the notes. Fair values are determined based on an annual evaluation performed by an accredited external independent valuer.

Investment properties are derecognized either when they have been disposed of or when they are permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from their disposal. The difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is recognized in profit or loss in the period of de-recognition.

(f) Intangible assets

Intangible Assets are stated at acquisition cost, net of accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment loss, if any.

Amortization

Intangible assets comprise Goodwill, Trademarks, Copyright and Technical Know-how. Intangible assets (other than Goodwill) are amortized over the useful life of assets, not exceeding 10 years.

The estimated useful life and amortization methods are reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period, with the effect of any changes in the estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.

Expenditure on research is recognized as an expense when it is incurred. Development costs of products are also charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss unless

all the criteria for capitalization have been met by the Company. Development expenditures on an individual project are recognized as an intangible asset when the Company can demonstrate:

• The technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that the asset will be available for use or sale

• Its intention to complete and its ability and intention to use or sell the asset

• How the asset will generate future economic benefits

• The availability of resources to complete the asset

• The ability to measure reliably the expenditure during development

(g) Impairment of non-financial assets

At each balance sheet date, the Company reviews whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, the company estimates the recoverable amount of its assets other than inventory and deferred tax. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is determined as higher of the asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating unit). Assessment is done at each Balance Sheet date as to whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognized for an asset in the prior accounting period may no longer exist or may have decreased. An impairment loss is reversed to the extent that the assets carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined if no impairment loss had previously been recognized.

(h) Inventories

Inventories of raw and packing materials, stores, work-in-progress, finished goods and stock in trade are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value.

- Cost is determined using standard cost method that approximates actual cost.

- Cost of work-in-progress and finished goods includes materials, labour and manufacturing overheads and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.

Spares that do not qualify to be recognized as Property, Plant and Equipment are included in stores and spares.

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

(i) Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are measured at contracted price and subsequently measured at amortized cost net of any expected credit losses, if any. The company provides for expected credit loss using simplified approach based on the probability of defaults which are possible over the lifetime of assets.

(j) Cash and Cash equivalents

For the purpose of presentation in the Statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposits with banks and other shortterm highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

(k) Financial Assets:

i. Initial recognition and measurement

All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset, except in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed through the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Subsequent measurement

For purposes of subsequent measurement, the Company classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories:

• those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through other comprehensive income, or through profit or loss), and

• those measured at amortized cost.

The classification depends on the entity’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows. For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in the Statement of Profit and Loss or Other Comprehensive Income. For investments in debt instruments, this will depend on the business model in which the investment is held. For investments in equity instruments, this will depend on whether the Company has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through other comprehensive income.

Debt instruments

Subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the Company’s business model for managing the asset and the cash flow characteristics of the asset. There are three measurement categories into which the Company classifies its debt instruments:

Amortized cost

Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortized cost. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at amortized cost is recognized in Statement of Profit and Loss when the asset is derecognized or impaired. Interest income from these financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest rate method.

Fair value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)

Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows and for selling the financial assets, where the assets cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest, are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI). Movements in the carrying amount are taken through OCI, except for the recognition of impairment gains or losses, interest revenue and foreign exchange gains and losses which are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. When the financial asset is derecognized, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in OCI is reclassified from equity to Statement

of Profit and Loss. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income using the effective interest rate method.

Fair value through Profit or Loss (FVTPL)

Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at fair value through profit or loss. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at fair value through Profit or Loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which it arises. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income.

ii. Derecognition

A financial asset is derecognized only when:

• the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset have expired, or

• the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows to one or more recipient

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. Expected credit losses are recognized for all financial assets subsequent to initial recognition.

(l) Financial Liabilities

i. Classification as liability or equity

Financial liabilities and equity instruments issued by the Company are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements

entered into and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument.

ii. Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are recognized when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial liabilities are initially measured at the amortized cost unless at initial recognition, they are classified as fair value through profit or loss.

iii. Subsequent measurement

Financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Financial liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss is measured at fair value with all changes in fair value recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

iv. Derecognition

A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.

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 usually unsecured. Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within twelve months after the reporting period. They are recognized initially at their fair value.

Provisions

The Company recognizes a provision when there is a present legal or constructive 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.

Provisions are measured at the 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 is a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as an interest expense.

Contingent Liability

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 resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.

(m) Revenue from operations

i. Sale of goods

The Company’s revenue contracts represent a single performance obligation to sell its products to trade customers. Sales are recorded at the time control of the products is transferred to trade customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products. Control is the ability of trade customers to direct the use of and obtain the benefit from our products. In evaluating the timing of the transfer of control of products to trade customers, the Company considers transfer of significant risks and rewards of products and the probability of flowing of future economic benefit to the Entity as per the terms of the Contract which usually coincide with the delivery of the goods.

Revenue is measured on the basis of contracted price and reduced by variable consideration. Variable consideration includes sales returns, trade discounts, volume based incentives and cost of promotional programs, indirect taxes as may be applicable.

The Company provides volume based incentives to certain customers once the quantity of products purchased during the period exceeds a threshold specified in the contract. Incentives are offset against amounts payable by the customer. To estimate & recognize a liability for the incentives, the Company applies methods which best predicts the amount of incentive and is primarily driven by the number of volume thresholds contained in the contract. The volume incentive is estimated at contract inception and recognized when it is highly probable that significant revenue reversal will not occur.

Company’s contracts with trade customers do not have significant financing components or noncash consideration and the Company does not

have unbilled revenue or significant amounts of prepayments from customers.

The company pays sales commission to its employees for contract that they obtain for sales of goods and immediately expensed out sales commissions (included under employee benefits).

Contract balances Contract liabilities

A contract liability is the obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the Company has received consideration (or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer. If a customer pays consideration before the Company transfers goods or services to the customer, a contract liability is recognized when the payment is made or the payment is due (whichever is earlier). Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue when the Company performs its obligation to transfer goods or services under the contract.

ii. Service Income

Service Income is recognized on cost plus basis as per the terms of the contract with customers, as and when the service is performed.

iii. Interest income

Interest income from debt instruments is recognized using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of a financial asset. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Company estimates the expected cash flows by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument but does not consider the expected credit losses.

iv. Rental income

Rental income from operating leases where the Company is a lessor is recognized in income on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless the receipts are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate for the expected inflationary cost increases. The respective leased assets are included in the balance sheet based on their nature.

v. Government Grant

Government grants are recognized where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received, and all attached conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognized as income on a systematic basis over the periods that the related costs, for which it is intended to compensate, are expensed. Ind AS 20 permits the grant to be recognized in profit or loss. The Company has chosen to present grants related to an expense item as other operating income in the statement of profit and loss.

(n) Employee Benefits

i. Short Term Employee Benefits

Liabilities for salaries, wages and performance incentives including non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within twelve 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 benefits obligations in the Balance Sheet.

ii. Long Term Employee Benefits

• Defined Contribution Plans

Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employee’s State Insurance:

The Company has Defined Contribution Plans for its employees such as Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund, Employee’s State Insurance etc. and contribution to these plans are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss as incurred, as the Company has no further obligation beyond making the contributions.

• 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. 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. Remeasurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation resulting from plan amendments or curtailments are recognized immediately in the Statement of profit and loss as past service cost. Remeasurements are not reclassified to Profit or Loss in subsequent periods.

The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. This cost is included in employee benefit expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Provident Fund:

In respect of certain employees, Provident Fund contributions are made to a Trust administered by the Company. The interest rate payable by the trust to the beneficiaries every year is notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investment of the trust and interest as per the notified rate. The Company’s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the end of the year. Measurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Changes

in the present value of the defined benefit obligation resulting from plan amendments or curtailments are recognized immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss as past service cost. Remeasurements are not reclassified to Profit or Loss in subsequent periods.

Pension:

The Company provides for retirement/post-retirement benefits for certain employees in the form of Pension (Non-funded) which are in the nature of Defined Benefit Plans. Such benefits are provided for on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year-end using Projected Unit Credit Method. Measurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Remeasurements are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.

Compensated Absences:

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed within 12 months from the end of the year and are treated as short term employee benefits. The obligation towards the same is measured at the expected cost of accumulating compensated absences as the additional amount expected to be paid as a result of the unused entitlement as at the year end.

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of the year 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 recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

Voluntary Retirement Scheme:

Expenditure on voluntary retirement scheme is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which incurred.

Share based Payments

The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However, the parent Company, Colgate Palmolive Company, U.S.A. ("the grantor") maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards to its executive directors and certain categories of officers and employees. The 2009 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan and 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan ("Incentive Plan") provides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units which are together referred to as employee stock options. Exercise prices in the case of non-qualified and incentive stock options are not less than the fair value of the underlying common stock of the grantor on the date of grant.

A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Colgate Palmolive Company common stock at a fixed price for a specific period of time. Stock options generally have a term of six years and vest over three years.

A restricted stock unit (RSU) provides an employee with a share of Colgate Palmolive Company common stock upon vesting. Restricted stock units vest in annual installments generally over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue with each restricted stock unit award granted subsequent to grant date.

Employee Stock Options (ESOPs’) issued by the parent entity are accounted for as equity-settled as the Company has no obligation to settle the share-based payment transaction and also the shares are of parent Company.

Company recognizes the expense over the vesting period, which is the period over which all of the specified vesting conditions are to be satisfied, as determined on the grant date, based on the fair value of the options/RSUs. At the end of each period, the entity revises its estimates of the number of options that are expected to vest based on the non-market vesting and service conditions. It recognizes

the impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, in the Statement of Profit and Loss, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

In case where there is a clear link between the recharge from the parent company and the expense, Company accounts for the recharge as capital distribution even if the amount of recharge is more than the expense recognized over the vesting period (as the recharge is based on the intrinsic value).

In case where the employee has not served the Company during the vesting period and for which they get the debit note from parent, the cost is debited to management recharge expense.

Further, where the management recharge is not expected from the parent entity as the employee has been relocated to another group company i.e. the employee is not expected to render future services to the Company at the time of exercise of option, the Company transfers the proportionate amount of share options outstanding account related to such employees to Retained Earnings, after taking into consideration the probability of employees relocating back to the Company.

(o) Income 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 prevailing income tax law. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.

The Company evaluates whether it has any uncertain tax positions which requires adjustments to provision for current tax. The Company has ongoing disputes with Income Tax Authorities on various matters. In respect of certain allowance/deductions, it is probable that such positions will not be accepted by Tax authorities and hence the same has been considered and adequately provided for while calculating current tax provision of the respective years. In respect of certain allowances/

deductions taken by the Company, it is probable that such disputes will be accepted by Tax authorities and hence the same have been considered and disclosed as a part of Contingent Liability.

• Current Tax

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

• Deferred Tax

Deferred tax is recognized for all the deductible temporary differences by using the liability method, only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. 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 unrecognized deferred tax assets, if any.

Deferred tax relating to items recognized outside profit or loss is recognized 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. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are recognized to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off assets against liabilities representing current tax and where the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to taxes on income levied by the same governing taxation laws.

(p) Segment Reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments,

has been identified as the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The Company has identified ‘Personal Care (including Oral Care)’ as its only primary reportable segment, which primarily includes products such as Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations.

(q) Cash Flow Statement

Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments.

(r) Offsetting Financial Instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

(s) Contributed Equity

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax.

(t) Earnings Per share

i. Basic Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing:

• the profit attributable to owners of the Company

• By the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the financial year.

ii. Diluted Earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share adjust 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.

2. Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of accounting estimates which, by definition, will seldom equal the actual results. This note provides an overview of the areas that involved a higher degree of judgment or complexity, and of items which are more likely to be materially adjusted due to estimates and assumptions turning out to be different than those originally assessed. Detailed information about each of these estimates and judgments is included in relevant notes together with information about the basis of calculation for each affected line item in the financial statements.

The areas involving critical estimates or judgments are:

- Estimation of defined benefit obligation (Note 28)

- Estimation of Useful life of Property, plant and equipment and intangibles (Note 3)

- Estimation of taxes (Note 19 and 31)

- Estimation of impairment of trade receivables (Note 8)

- Estimation of provision and contingent liabilities (Note 24 and 32)

- Estimation of Share based payments to employees (Note 38)

- Estimation of variable consideration in respect of revenue recognition (Refer Note 1B(m) and Note 25)

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated. They are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the Company and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

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Mar 31, 2022

IA. CORPORATE INFORMATION:

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive, USA and a listed Company in India. The Company was incorporated on September 23, 1937 under the provisions of The Companies Act. The registered office of the company is located at Colgate Research Center, Main street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai - 400076. Its shares are listed on two recognized stock exchanges in India. The Company is engaged in manufacturing/trading of toothpaste, tooth powder, toothbrush, mouthwash and personal care products.

These financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2022 were approved by the Board of Directors on May 26, 2022.

IB. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

(a) Basis of preparation

i. Compliance with Ind AS

The financial statements comply in all material aspects with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (as amended from time to time) and presentation requirements of Division II of Schedule III to Companies Act, 2013, (Ind AS Compliant Schedule III), as applicable to financial statements.

The financial statements are presented in INR and all values are rounded to the nearest lakhs (INR 00,000), except when otherwise indicated.

ii. Historical Cost Convention

These financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except as disclosed in the accounting policies below:

• Certain financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value;

• Defined Benefit Plans - plan assets measured at fair value;

• Share-Based payments; and

• Assets held for sale - measured at lower of cost and fair value less costs to sell

iii. 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:

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

• Held primarily for the purpose of trading

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

• 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:

• It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle

• It is held primarily for the purpose of trading

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

• 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 noncurrent.

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

Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as twelve months for the purpose of current / non-current classification of assets and liabilities.

(b) Foreign currency translation

i. 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

Estimated useful lives, residual values 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.

Indian currency (INR), which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency.

ii. Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Realized gains and losses on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the year-end are translated at the year-end exchange rates, and the resultant exchange difference is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Non-monetary foreign currency items are carried at cost.

(c) Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation and impairment loss, if any. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items including capital spares which are identified as a part of property, plant and equipment.

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 the Statement of Profit and Loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred.

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 statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognized.

Capital Work-In-Progress

Cost and direct expenses incurred for construction of assets or assets to be acquired, which are not ready to use in the manner intended by the management are disclosed under Capital Work- In-Progress.

Depreciation methods, estimated useful lives and residual value

The useful lives of the assets are based on technical estimates approved by the Management, and are lower than or same as the useful lives prescribed under schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 in order to reflect the period over which depreciable assets are expected to be used by the Company. Depreciation is calculated on a pro-rata basis on the straight line method so as to write-down the cost of property, plant and equipment to its residual value systematically over its estimated useful life based on useful life of the assets as prescribed under Part C of Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 except in case of following assets, wherein based on internal assessment and technical evaluation, a different useful life has been determined.

Asset Class	Useful Life
Residential and Office Buildings	40 years
Factory Buildings	20 years
Plant and Equipment	7 to 15 years
Dies and Moulds (included in Plant and Equipment)	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures	5 years
Office Equipment (including Computer Servers)	5 years

(d) LeasesAs a Lessee

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

(i) the contract involves the use of an identified asset

(ii) the Company has substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset through the period of the lease and

(iii) the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset.

At the commencement date of a lease, the Company recognizes a liability to make lease payments (i.e., the lease liability) and an asset representing the right to use the underlying asset during the lease term (i.e., the right-of-use asset). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation, impairment losses and adjusted for any re-measurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognized and lease payments made at or before the commencement date. 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. If ownership of the leased asset transfers to the Company at the end of the lease term or the cost reflects the exercise of a purchase option, depreciation is calculated using the estimated useful life of the asset.

The Company recognizes lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Company. In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date.

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 re-measured if there is a modification or a change in the lease term. The Company separately recognizes the interest expense on the lease liability as finance cost and the depreciation expense on the right-of-use asset.

The Company accounts for a lease modification as a separate lease when both of the following conditions are met:

• The modification increases the scope of the lease by adding the right to use one or more underlying assets.

• The consideration for the lease increases commensurate with the standalone price for the increase in scope and any adjustments to that stand-alone price reflects the circumstances of the particular contract.

For a lease modification that fully or partially decreases the scope of the lease the Company decreases the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset to reflect partial or full termination of the lease. Any difference between those adjustments is recognized in profit or loss at the effective date of the modification.

The Company has elected to use the exemptions proposed by the standard on lease contracts for which the lease terms ends within 12 months as of the date of initial application, and lease contracts for which the underlying asset is of low value which is considered to be '' 3.5 Lakhs.

As a Lessor

Leases in which the Company does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset are classified as operating leases. Rental income arising is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognized over the lease term on the same basis as rental income. Contingent rents

are recognized as revenue in the period in which they are earned.

(e) Investment property

Property that is held for long-term rental yields or for capital appreciation or both, and that is not occupied by the Company, is classified as investment property. Investment property is measured initially at its cost, including related transaction costs and where applicable borrowing costs. Subsequent expenditure is capitalized to the asset’s carrying amount only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the expenditure will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance costs are expensed when incurred. Investment properties are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives which are 40 years.

Though the Company measures investment property using cost based measurement, the fair value of investment property is disclosed in the notes. Fair values are determined based on an annual evaluation performed by an accredited external independent valuer.

Investment properties are derecognized either when they have been disposed of or when they are permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from their disposal. The difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is recognized in profit or loss in the period of de-recognition.

(f) Intangible assets

Intangible Assets are stated at acquisition cost, net of accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment loss, if any. Amortization

Intangible assets comprise Goodwill, Trademarks, Copyright and Technical Know-how. Intangible assets (other than Goodwill) are amortized over the useful life of assets, not exceeding 10 years. The estimated useful life and amortization methods are reviewed at the end of each

annual reporting period, with the effect of any changes in the estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.

Expenditure on research is recognized as an expense when it is incurred. Development costs of products are also charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss unless all the criteria for capitalization have been met by the Company. Development expenditures on an individual project are recognized as an intangible asset when the Company can demonstrate:

• The technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that the asset will be available for use or sale

• Its intention to complete and its ability and intention to use or sell the asset

• How the asset will generate future economic benefits

• The availability of resources to complete the asset

• The ability to measure reliably the expenditure during development

(g) Impairment of non-financial assets

At each balance sheet date, the Company reviews whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, the company estimates the recoverable amount of its assets other than inventory and deferred tax. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is determined as higher of the asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating unit). Assessment is done at each Balance Sheet date as to whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognized for an asset in the prior accounting period may no longer exist or may have decreased. An impairment loss is reversed to the extent that the assets carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined if no impairment loss had previously been recognized.

(h) Inventories

Inventories of raw and packing materials, stores, work-in-progress, finished goods and stock in trade are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value.

- Cost is determined using standard cost method that approximates actual cost.

- Cost of work-in-progress and finished goods includes materials, labour and manufacturing overheads and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.

Spares that do not qualify to be recognized as Property, Plant and Equipment are included in stores and spares.

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

(i) Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are recognized initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost net of any expected credit losses, if any. The company provides for expected credit loss using simplified approach based on the probability of defaults which are possible over the lifetime of assets.

(j) Cash and Cash equivalents

For the purpose of presentation in the Statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

(k) Financial Assets:

i. Initial recognition and measurement

All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset, except in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed through the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Subsequent measurement

For purposes of subsequent measurement, the Company classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories:

• those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through other comprehensive income, or through profit or loss), and

• those measured at amortized cost.

The classification depends on the entity’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows. For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in the Statement of Profit and Loss or other comprehensive income. For investments in debt instruments, this will depend on the business model in which the investment is held. For investments in equity instruments, this will depend on whether the Company has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through other comprehensive income.

Debt instruments

Subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the Company’s business model for managing the asset and the cash flow characteristics of the asset. There are three measurement categories into which the Company classifies its debt instruments: Amortized cost

Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortized cost. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at amortized cost is recognized in Statement of Profit and Loss when the asset is derecognized or impaired. Interest income from these financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest rate method.

Fair value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)

Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows and for selling the financial assets, where the assets cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest, are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI). Movements in the carrying amount are taken through OCI, except for the recognition of impairment gains or losses, interest revenue and foreign exchange gains and losses which are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. When the financial asset is derecognized, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in OCI is reclassified from equity to Statement of Profit and Loss. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income using the effective interest rate method.

Fair value through Profit or Loss (FVTPL)

Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at fair value through profit or loss. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at fair value through Profit or Loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which it arises. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income.

ii. Derecognition

A financial asset is derecognized only when:

• the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset have expired, or

• the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows to one or more recipient

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. Expected credit losses are recognized for all financial assets subsequent to initial recognition.

(l) Financial Liabilities

i. Classification as liability or equity

Financial liabilities and equity instruments issued by the Company are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument.

ii. Initial recognition and measurement Financial liabilities are recognized when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial liabilities are initially measured at the amortized cost unless at initial recognition, they are classified as fair value through profit or loss.

iii. Subsequent measurement

Financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Financial liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss is measured at fair value with all changes in fair value recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

iv. Derecognition

A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.

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 usually unsecured. Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within twelve months after the reporting period. They are recognized initially at their fair value.

Provisions

The Company recognizes a provision when there is a present legal or constructive 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. Provisions are measured at the 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 is a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as an interest expense.

Contingent Liability

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 resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.

(m) Revenue from operations i. Sale of goods

The Company’s revenue contracts represent a single performance obligation to sell its products to trade customers. Sales are recorded at the time control of the products is transferred to trade customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products. Control is the ability of trade customers to direct the use of and obtain the benefit from our products. In evaluating the timing of the transfer of control of products to trade customers, the Company considers transfer of significant risks and rewards of products and the probability of flowing of future economic benefit to the Entity as per the terms of the Contract which usually coincide with the delivery of the goods.

Sales are recognized at the fair value of the

consideration that can be reliably measured and reduced by variable consideration. Variable consideration includes sales returns, trade discounts, volume based incentives, and cost of promotional programs, indirect taxes as may be applicable.

The Company provides volume based incentives to certain customers once the quantity of products purchased during the period exceeds a threshold specified in the contract. Incentives are offset against amounts payable by the customer. To estimate & recognize a liability for the incentives, the Company applies methods which best predicts the amount of incentive and is primarily driven by the number of volume thresholds contained in the contract. The volume incentive is estimated at contract inception and recognized when it is highly probable that significant revenue reversal will not occur. Company’s contracts with trade customers do not have significant financing components or non-cash consideration and the Company does not have unbilled revenue or significant amounts of prepayments from customers.

The company pays sales commission to its employees for contract that they obtain for sales of goods and immediately expensed out sales commissions (included under employee benefits).

Contract balances Contract liabilities

A contract liability is the obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the Company has received consideration (or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer. If a customer pays consideration before the Company transfers goods or services to the customer, a contract liability is recognized when the payment is made or the payment is due (whichever is earlier). Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue when the Company performs its obligation to transfer goods or services under the contract.

ii. Service Income

Service Income is recognized on cost plus basis as per the terms of the contract with customers,

as and when the service is performed.

iii. Interest income

Interest income from debt instruments is recognized using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of a financial asset. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Company estimates the expected cash flows by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument but does not consider the expected credit losses.

iv. Rental income

Rental income from operating leases where the Company is a lessor is recognized in income on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless the receipts are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate for the expected inflationary cost increases. The respective leased assets are included in the balance sheet based on their nature.

v. Government Grant

Government grants are recognized where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received, and all attached conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognized as income on a systematic basis over the periods that the related costs, for which it is intended to compensate, are expensed. Ind AS 20 permits the grant to be recognized in profit or loss. The Company has chosen to present grants related to an expense item as other operating income in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(n) Employee Benefits i. Short Term Employee Benefits

Liabilities for salaries, wages and performance incentives including non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within twelve 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 benefits

obligations in the Balance Sheet.

ii. Long Term Employee Benefits

• Defined Contribution Plans

Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employee’s State Insurance:

The Company has Defined Contribution Plans for its employees such as Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund, Employee’s State Insurance etc. and contribution to these plans are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss as incurred, as the Company has no further obligation beyond making the contributions.

• 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. 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. Remeasurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation resulting from plan amendments or curtailments are recognized immediately in the Statement of profit and loss as past service cost. Remeasurements are not reclassified to Profit or Loss in subsequent periods.

The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. This cost is included in employee benefit expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Provident Fund:

In respect of certain employees, Provident Fund contributions are made to a Trust administered by the Company. The interest rate payable by the trust to the beneficiaries every year is notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investment of the trust and interest as per the notified rate. The Company’s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the end of the year. Measurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation resulting from plan amendments or curtailments are recognized immediately in the Statement of profit and loss as past service cost. Remeasurements are not reclassified to Profit or Loss in subsequent periods. Pension:

The Company provides for retirement/post-retirement benefits for certain employees in the form of Pension (Non-funded) which are in the nature of Defined Benefit Plans. Such benefits are provided for on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year-end using Projected Unit Credit Method. Measurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Remeasurements are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.

Compensated Absences:

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed within 12 months from the end of the year and are treated as short term employee benefits. The obligation towards the same is measured at the expected cost of accumulating compensated absences as the additional amount expected to be paid as a result of the unused entitlement as at the year end.

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of the year end 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 recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise. Voluntary Retirement Scheme:

Expenditure on voluntary retirement scheme is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which incurred.

Share based Payments The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However, the parent Company, Colgate Palmolive Company, U.S.A. (“the grantor”) maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards to its executive directors and certain categories of officers and employees. The 2009 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan and 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan (“Incentive Plan”) provides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units which are together referred to as employee stock options. Exercise prices in the case of nonqualified and incentive stock options are

not less than the fair value of the underlying common stock of the grantor on the date of grant.

A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Colgate Palmolive Company common stock at a fixed price for a specific period of time. Stock options generally have a term of six years and vest over three years.

A restricted stock unit (RSU) provides an employee with a share of Colgate Palmolive Company common stock upon vesting. Restricted stock units vest in annual installments generally over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue with each restricted stock unit award granted subsequent to grant date.

Employee Stock Options (ESOPs’) issued by the parent entity are accounted for as equity-settled as the Company has no obligation to settle the share-based payment transaction and also the shares are of parent Company. Company recognizes the expense over the vesting period, which is the period over which all of the specified vesting conditions are to be satisfied, as determined on the grant date, based on the fair value of the options/RSUs. At the end of each period, the entity revises its estimates of the number of options that are expected to vest based on the non-market vesting and service conditions. It recognizes the impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, in the Statement of Profit and Loss, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

In case where there is a clear link between the recharge from the parent company and the expense, Company accounts for the recharge as capital distribution even if the amount of recharge is more than the expense recognized over the vesting period (as the recharge is based on the intrinsic value).

In case where the employee has not served the Company during the vesting period and for which they get the debit note from

parent, the cost is debited to management recharge expense.

Further, where the management recharge is not expected from the parent entity as the employee has been relocated to another group company i.e. the employee is not expected to render future services to the Company at the time of exercise of option, the Company transfers the proportionate amount of share options outstanding account related to such employees to Retained Earnings, after taking into consideration the probability of employees re-locating back to the Company.

(o) Income 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 prevailing income tax law. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.

The Company evaluates whether it has any uncertain tax positions which requires adjustments to provision for current tax. The Company has ongoing disputes with Income Tax Authorities on various matters. In respect of certain allowance/deductions, it is probable that such positions will not be accepted by Tax authorities and hence the same has been considered and adequately provided for while calculating current tax provision of the respective years. In respect of certain allowances/ deductions taken by the Company, it is probable that such disputes will be accepted by Tax authorities and hence the same have been considered and disclosed as a part of Contingent Liability.

• Current Tax

Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and

there is an intention to settle the asset and the liability on a net basis. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off assets against liabilities representing current tax and where the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to taxes on income levied by the same governing taxation laws.

• Deferred Tax

Deferred tax is recognized for all the deductible temporary differences by using the liability method, only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. 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 unrecognized deferred tax assets, if any.

Deferred tax relating to items recognized outside profit or loss is recognized 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. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and are recognized to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

(p) Segment Reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Managing Director and Finance Director of the Company. The Company has identified ‘Personal Care (including Oral Care)’ as its only primary reportable segment, which primarily includes products such as Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations.

(q) Cash Flow Statement

Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments.

(r) Offsetting Financial Instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

(s) Contributed Equity

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax.

(t) Earnings Per share

i. Basic Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing:

• the profit attributable to owners of the Company

• By the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the financial year.

ii. Diluted Earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share adjust 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.

2. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of accounting estimates which, by definition, will seldom equal the actual results. This note provides an overview of the areas that involved a higher degree of judgment or complexity, and of items which are more likely to be materially adjusted due to estimates and assumptions turning out to be different than those originally assessed. Detailed information about each of these estimates and judgments is included in relevant notes together with information about the basis of calculation for each affected line item in the financial statements.

The areas involving critical estimates or judgments are:

- Estimation of defined benefit obligation (Note 29)

- Estimation of Useful life of Property, plant and equipment and intangibles (Note 3)

- Estimation of taxes (Note 20 and 32)

- Estimation of impairment of trade receivables (Note 9)

- Estimation of provision and contingent liabilities (Note 25 and 33)

- Estimation of Share based payments to employees (Note 39)

- Estimation of variable consideration in respect of revenue recognition (Refer Note 1B(m) and Note 26)

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated. They are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the Company and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

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Mar 31, 2021

IA. Background:

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive, USA and a listed Company in India. The Company was incorporated on September 23, 1937 under the provisions of The Companies Act. The registered office of the company is located at Colgate Research Center, Main street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai - 400076. Its shares are listed on two recognized stock exchanges in India. The Company is engaged in manufacturing/trading of toothpaste, tooth powder, toothbrush, mouthwash and personal care products.

These financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2021 were approved by the Board of Directors on May 17, 2021.

IB. Significant Accounting Policies:

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

(a) Basis of preparation

i. Compliance with Ind AS

The financial statements comply in all material aspects with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) [Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015] (as amended from time to time) and other relevant provisions of the Act.

The financial statements are presented in INR and all values are rounded to the nearest lakhs (INR 00,000), except when otherwise indicated.

ii. Historical Cost Convention

These financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except as disclosed in the accounting policies below:

• Certain financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value;

• Defined Benefit Plans - plan assets measured at fair value;

• Share-Based payments; and

• Assets held for sale - measured at lower of cost and fair value less costs to sell

iii. 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:

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

• Held primarily for the purpose of trading

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

• 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:

• It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle

• It is held primarily for the purpose of trading

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

• 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 noncurrent assets and liabilities.

Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as twelve months for the purpose of current / non-current classification of assets and liabilities.

(b) Foreign currency translation

i. Functional and presentation currency

I tems 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 currency (INR), which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency.

ii. Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Realized gains and losses on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the year-end are translated at the year-end exchange rates, and the resultant exchange difference is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Nonmonetary foreign currency items are carried at cost.

(c) Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation and impairment loss, if any. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items including capital spares which are identified as a part of property, plant and equipment.

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 the Statement of Profit and Loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred.

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 Statement of Profit and Loss when the asset is derecognized.

Capital Work-In-Progress

Cost and direct expenses incurred for construction of assets or assets to be acquired, which are not ready to use in the manner intended by the management are disclosed under Capital Work- In-Progress.

Depreciation methods, estimated useful lives and residual value

The useful lives of the assets are based on technical estimates approved by the Management, and are lower than or same as the useful lives prescribed under schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 in order

to reflect the period over which depreciable assets are expected to be used by the Company. Depreciation is calculated on a pro-rata basis on the straight line method so as to write-down the cost of property, plant and equipment to its residual value systematically over its estimated useful life based on useful life of the assets as prescribed under Part C of Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 except in case of following assets, wherein based on internal assessment and technical evaluation, a different useful life has been determined.

Asset Class	Useful Life
Residential and Office Buildings	40 years
Factory Buildings	20 years
Plant and Equipment	7 to 15 years
Dies and Moulds (included in Plant and Equipment)	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures	5 years
Office Equipment (including Computer Servers)	5 years

Estimated useful lives, residual values 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.

(d) Leases

As a Lessee

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

(i) the contract involves the use of an identified asset

(ii) the Company has substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset through the period of the lease and

(iii) the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset.

At the commencement date of a lease, the Company recognizes a liability to make lease payments (i.e., the lease liability) and an asset representing the right to use the underlying asset during the lease term (i.e., the right-of-use asset). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation, impairment losses and adjusted for any re-measurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognized and lease payments made at or before the commencement date. Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straightline basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets. If ownership of the leased asset transfers to the Company at the end of the lease term or the cost reflects the exercise of a purchase option, depreciation is calculated using the estimated useful life of the asset.

The Company recognizes lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Company. In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date.

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 re-measured if there is a modification or a change in the lease term. The Company separately recognizes the interest expense on the lease liability as finance cost and the depreciation expense on the right-of-use asset.

The Company accounts for a lease modification as a separate lease when both of the following conditions are met:

• The modification increases the scope of the lease by adding the right to use one or more underlying assets.

• The consideration for the lease increases commensurate with the standalone price for the increase in scope and any adjustments to that stand-alone price reflects the circumstances of the particular contract.

For a lease modification that fully or partially decreases the scope of the lease the Company decreases the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset to reflect partial or full termination of the lease. Any difference between those adjustments is recognized in profit or loss at the effective date of the modification.

The Company has elected to use the exemptions proposed by the standard on lease contracts for which the lease terms ends within 12 months as of the date of initial application, and lease contracts for which the underlying asset is of low value which is considered to be '' 3.5 Lakhs.

As a Lessor

Leases in which the Company does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset are classified as operating leases. Rental income arising is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognized over the lease term on the same basis as rental income. Contingent rents are recognized as revenue in the period in which they are earned.

(e) Investment property

Property that is held for long-term rental yields or for capital appreciation or both, and that is not occupied by the Company, is classified as investment property. Investment property is measured initially at its cost, including related transaction costs and where applicable borrowing costs. Subsequent expenditure is capitalized to the asset’s carrying amount only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the expenditure will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance costs are expensed when incurred.

I nvestment properties are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives which are 40 years.

Though the Company measures investment property using cost based measurement, the fair value of investment property is disclosed in the notes. Fair values are determined based on an annual evaluation performed by an accredited external independent valuer.

Investment properties are derecognized either when they have been disposed of or when they are permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from their disposal. The difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is recognized in profit or loss in the period of de-recognition.

(f) Intangible assets

Intangible Assets are stated at acquisition cost, net of accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment loss, if any.

Amortization

I ntangible assets comprise Goodwill, Trademarks, Copyright and Technical Know-how. Intangible assets (other than Goodwill) are amortized over the useful life of assets, not exceeding 10 years.

The estimated useful life and amortization methods are reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period, with the effect of any changes in the estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.

Expenditure on research is recognized as an expense when it is incurred. Development costs of products are also charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss unless all the criteria for capitalization have been met by the Company. Development expenditures on an individual project are recognized as an intangible asset when the Company can demonstrate:

• The technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that the asset will be available for use or sale

• Its intention to complete and its ability and intention to use or sale the asset

• How the asset will generate future economic benefits

• The availability of resources to complete the asset

• The ability to measure reliably the expenditure during development

(g) Impairment of non-financial assets

At each balance sheet date, the Company reviews whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of its assets other than inventory and deferred tax. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is determined as higher of the asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating unit). Assessment is done at each Balance Sheet date as to whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognized for an asset in the prior accounting period may no longer exist or may have decreased. An impairment loss is reversed to the extent that the assets carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined if no impairment loss had previously been recognized.

(h) Inventories

Inventories of raw and packing materials, stores, work-in-progress, finished goods and stock in trade are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value.

• Cost is determined using standard cost method that approximates actual cost.

• Cost of work-in-progress and finished goods includes materials, labour and manufacturing overheads and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.

Spares that do not qualify to be recognized as Property, Plant and Equipment are included in stores and spares.

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

(i) Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are recognized initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost net of any expected credit losses, if any. The Company provides for expected credit loss using simplified approach based on the probability of defaults which are possible over the lifetime of assets.

(j) Cash and Cash equivalents

For the purpose of presentation in the Statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposits with banks and other shortterm highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

(k) Financial Assets:

i. Initial recognition and measurement

All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset, except in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed through the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Subsequent measurement

For purposes of subsequent measurement, the Company classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories:

• Those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through other comprehensive income, or through profit or loss), and

• Those measured at amortized cost.

The classification depends on the entity’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows. For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in the Statement of Profit and Loss or other comprehensive income. For investments in debt instruments, this will depend on the business model in which the investment is held. For investments in equity instruments, this will depend on whether the Company has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through other comprehensive income.

Debt instruments

Subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the Company’s business model for managing the asset and the cash flow characteristics of the asset. There are three measurement categories into which the Company classifies its debt instruments:

Amortized cost

Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortized cost. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at amortized cost is recognized in Statement of Profit and Loss when the asset is derecognized or impaired. Interest income from these financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest rate method.

Fair value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)

Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows and for selling the financial assets, where the assets’ cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest, are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI). Movements in the carrying amount are taken through OCI, except for the recognition of impairment gains or losses, interest revenue and foreign exchange gains and losses which are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. When the financial asset is derecognized, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in OCI is reclassified from equity to Statement of Profit and Loss. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income using the effective interest rate method.

Fair value through Profit or Loss (FVTPL)

Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at fair value through profit or loss. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at fair value through Profit or Loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which it arises. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income.

ii. Derecognition

A financial asset is derecognized only when:

• the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset have expired, or

• the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows to one or more recipient

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. Expected credit losses are recognized for all financial assets subsequent to initial recognition.

(l) Financial Liabilities

i. Classification as liability or equity

Financial liabilities and equity instruments issued by the Company are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument.

ii. Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are recognized when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial liabilities are initially measured at the amortized cost unless at initial recognition, they are classified as fair value through profit or loss.

iii. Subsequent measurement

Financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Financial liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss is measured at fair value with all changes in fair value recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

iv. Derecognition

A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.

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 usually unsecured. Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within twelve months after the reporting period. They are recognized initially at their fair value.

Provisions

The Company recognizes a provision when there is a present legal or constructive 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.

Provisions are measured at the 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 is a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as an interest expense.

Contingent Liability

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 resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.

(m) Revenue from operations

i. Sale of goods

The Company’s revenue contracts represent a single performance obligation to sell its products to trade

customers. Sales are recorded at the time control of the products is transferred to trade customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products. Control is the ability of trade customers to direct the use of and obtain the benefit from our products. In evaluating the timing of the transfer of control of products to trade customers, the Company considers transfer of significant risks and rewards of products and the probability of flowing of future economic benefit to the Entity as per the terms of the Contract which usually coincide with the delivery of the goods.

Sales are recognized at the fair value of the consideration that can be reliably measured and reduced by variable consideration. Variable consideration includes sales returns, trade discounts, volume based incentives, and cost of promotional programs, indirect taxes as may be applicable.

The Company provides volume based incentives to certain customers once the quantity of products purchased during the period exceeds a threshold specified in the contract. Incentives are offset against amounts payable by the customer. To estimate & recognize a liability for the incentives, the Company applies methods which best predicts the amount of incentive and is primarily driven by the number of volume thresholds contained in the contract. The volume incentive is estimated at contract inception and recognized when it is highly probable that significant revenue reversal will not occur.

Company’s contracts with trade customers do not have significant financing components or non-cash consideration and the Company does not have unbilled revenue or significant amounts of prepayments from customers.

The company pays sales commission to its employees for contract that they obtain for sales of goods and immediately expensed out sales commissions (included under employee benefits).

Contract balances

Contract liabilities

A contract liability is the obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the Company has received consideration (or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer. If a customer pays consideration before the Company transfers goods or services to the customer, a contract liability is recognized when the payment is made or the payment

is due (whichever is earlier). Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue when the Company performs its obligation to transfer goods or services under the contract.

ii. Service Income

Service Income is recognized on cost plus basis as per the terms of the contract with customers, as and when the service is performed.

iii. Interest income

Interest income from debt instruments is recognized using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of a financial asset. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Company estimates the expected cash flows by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument but does not consider the expected credit losses.

iv. Rental income

Rental income from operating leases where the Company is a lessor is recognized in income on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless the receipts are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate for the expected inflationary cost increases. The respective leased assets are included in the balance sheet based on their nature.

v. Government Grant

Government grants are recognized where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received, and all attached conditions will be complied with When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognized as income on a systematic basis over the periods that the related costs, for which it is intended to compensate, are expensed. Ind AS 20 permits the grant to be recognized in profit or loss. The Company has chosen to present grants related to an expense item as other operating income in the statement of profit and loss.

(n) Employee Benefits

i. Short Term Employee Benefits

Liabilities for salaries, wages and performance incentives including non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within twelve 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 benefits obligations in the Balance Sheet.

ii. Long Term Employee Benefits

• Defined Contribution Plans

Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employee’s State Insurance:

The Company has Defined Contribution Plans for its employees such as Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund, Employee’s State Insurance etc. and contribution to these plans are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss as incurred, as the Company has no further obligation beyond making the contributions.

• 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. 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. Remeasurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation resulting from plan amendments or curtailments are recognized immediately in the Statement of profit and loss as past service cost. Remeasurements are not reclassified to Profit or Loss in subsequent periods.

The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. This cost is included in employee benefit expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Provident Fund:

I n respect of certain employees, Provident Fund contributions are made to a Trust administered by the Company. The interest rate payable by the trust to the beneficiaries every year is notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investment of the trust and interest as per the notified rate. The Company’s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the end of the year. Measurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation resulting from plan amendments or curtailments are recognized immediately in the Statement of profit and loss as past service cost. Remeasurements are not reclassified to Profit or Loss in subsequent periods.

Pension:

The Company provides for retirement/post-retirement benefits for certain employees in the form of Pension (Non-funded) which are in the nature of Defined Benefit Plans. Such benefits are provided for on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year-end using Projected Unit Credit Method. Measurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Remeasurments are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.

Compensated Absences:

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed within 12 months from the end of the year and are treated as short term employee benefits. The obligation towards the same is measured at the expected cost of accumulating compensated absences as the additional amount expected to be paid as a result of the unused entitlement as at the year end.

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of the year 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 recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

Voluntary Retirement Scheme:

Expenditure on voluntary retirement scheme is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which incurred.

Share based Payments

The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However, the parent Company, Colgate Palmolive Company, U.S.A. (“the grantor”) maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards to its executive directors and certain categories of officers and employees. The 2009 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan and 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan (“Incentive Plan”) provides for the grant of nonqualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units which are together referred to as employee stock options. Exercise prices in the case of non-qualified and incentive stock options are not less than the fair value of the underlying common stock of the grantor on the date of grant.

A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Colgate Palmolive Company common stock at a fixed price for a specific period of time. Stock options generally have a term of six years and vest over three years.

A restricted stock unit (RSU) provides an employee with a share of Colgate Palmolive Company common stock upon vesting. Restricted stock units vest in annual installments generally over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue with each restricted stock unit award granted subsequent to grant date.

Employee Stock Options (ESOPs’) issued by the parent entity are accounted for as equity-settled as the Company has no obligation to settle the share-based payment transaction and also the shares are of parent Company.

Company recognizes the expense over the vesting period, which is the period over which all of the specified vesting conditions are to be satisfied, as determined on the grant date, based on the fair value of the options/RSUs. At the end of each period, the entity revises its estimates of the number of options that are expected to vest based on the non-market vesting and service conditions. It recognizes the impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, in the Statement of Profit and Loss, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

In case where there is a clear link between the recharge from the parent company and the expense, Company accounts for the recharge as capital distribution even if the amount of recharge is more than the expense recognized over the vesting period (as the recharge is based on the intrinsic value).

In case where the employee has not served the Company during the vesting period and for which they get the debit note from parent, the cost is debited to management recharge expense.

Further, where the management recharge is not expected from the parent entity as the employee has been relocated to another group company i.e. the employee is not expected to render future services to the Company at the time of exercise of option, the Company transfers the proportionate amount of share options outstanding account related to such employees to Retained Earnings, after taking into consideration the probability of employees re-locating back to the Company.

(o) Income 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 prevailing income tax law. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.

The Company evaluates whether it has any uncertain tax positions which requires adjustments to provision for current tax. The Company has ongoing disputes with Income Tax Authorities on various matters. In respect of certain allowance/deductions, it is probable that such positions will not be accepted by Tax authorities and hence the same has been considered and adequately provided for while calculating current tax provision of the respective years. In respect of certain allowances/ deductions taken by the Company, it is probable that such disputes will be accepted by Tax authorities and hence the same have been considered and disclosed as a part of Contingent Liability.

• Current Tax

Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle

the asset and the liability on a net basis. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off assets against liabilities representing current tax and where the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to taxes on income levied by the same governing taxation laws.

• Deferred Tax

Deferred tax is recognized for all the deductible temporary differences by using the liability method, only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. 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 unrecognized deferred tax assets, if any.

Deferred tax relating to items recognized outside profit or loss is recognized 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. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are recognized to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

(p) Segment Reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Managing Director and Finance Director of the Company. The Company has identified ‘Personal Care (including Oral Care)’ as its only primary reportable segment, which primarily includes products such as Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations.

(q) Cash Flow Statement

Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments.

(r) Offsetting Financial Instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is

a legally enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

(s) Contributed Equity

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax.

(t) Earnings Per share

i. Basic Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing:

• the profit attributable to owners of the Company

• by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the financial year.

ii. Diluted Earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share adjust 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.

2. Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of accounting estimates which, by definition, will seldom equal the actual results. This note provides an overview of the areas that involved a higher degree of judgment or complexity, and of items which are more likely to be materially adjusted due to estimates and assumptions turning out to be different than those originally assessed. Detailed information about each of these estimates and judgments is included in relevant notes together with information about the basis of calculation for each affected line item in the financial statements.

The areas involving critical estimates orjudgments are:

• Estimation of defined benefit obligation (Note 29)

• Estimation of Useful life of Property, plant and equipment and intangibles (Note 3)

• Estimation of taxes (Note 20 and 32)

• Estimation of impairment of trade receivables (Note 9)

• Estimation of provision and contingent liabilities (Note 25 and 33)

• Estimation of Share based payments to employees (Note 38)

• Estimation of variable consideration in respect of revenue recognition (Refer Note 1B(m) and Note 26)

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated. They are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the Company and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

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Mar 31, 2018

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

(a) Basis of preparation

i. Compliance with Ind AS

The financial statements comply in all material aspects with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) [Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015] (as amended from time to time) and other relevant provisions of the Act.

ii. Historical Cost Convention

These financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except as disclosed in the accounting policies below:

- Certain financial assets and liabilities is measured at fair value;

- Defined Benefit Plans - plan assets measured at fair value; and

- Share-Based payments

- Assets held for sale - measured at lower of cost and fair value less costs to sell

iii. Current versus Non-current classification

The Company presents assets and liabilities in the Balance Sheet based on current/noncurrent classification. An asset is treated as current when it is:

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

- Held primarily for the purpose of trading

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

- 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:

- It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle

- It is held primarily for the purpose of trading

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

- 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 noncurrent.

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

Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as twelve months for the purpose of current / noncurrent classification of assets and liabilities.

(b) Foreign currency translation

i. 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 currency (INR), which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency.

ii. Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Realised gains and losses on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the year-end are translated at the year-end exchange rates, and the resultant exchange difference is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Non-monetary foreign currency items are carried at cost.

(c) Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation and impairment loss, 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 the Statement of Profit and Loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred.

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 statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognised.

Depreciation methods, estimated useful lives and residual value

The useful lives of the assets are based on technical estimates approved by the Management, and are lower than or same as the useful lives prescribed under schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 in order to reflect the period over which depreciable assets are expected to be used by the Company. Depreciation is calculated on a pro-rata basis on the straight line method so as to write-down the cost of property, plant and equipment to its residual value systematically over its estimated useful life based on useful life of the assets as prescribed under Part C of Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 except in case of following assets, wherein based on internal assessment and technical evaluation, a different useful life has been determined.

Estimated useful lives, residual values 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.

(d) Investment property

Property that is held for long-term rental yields or for capital appreciation or both, and that is not occupied by the Company, is classified as investment property. Investment property is measured initially at its cost, including related transaction costs and where applicable borrowing costs. Subsequent expenditure is capitalised to the asset’s carrying amount only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the expenditure will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance costs are expensed when incurred.

Investment properties are depreciated using the straight- line method over their estimated useful lives which is 40 years.

Though the Company measures investment property using cost based measurement, the fair value of investment property is disclosed in the notes. Fair values are determined based on an annual evaluation performed by an accredited external independent valuer.

Investment properties are derecognised either when they have been disposed of or when they are permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from their disposal. The difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is recognised in profit or loss in the period of derecognition.

(e) Intangible assets

Intangible Assets are stated at acquisition cost, net of accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment loss, if any.

Amortisation

Intangible assets comprise of Goodwill, Trademarks, Copyright and Technical Knowhow. Intangible assets (other than Goodwill) are amortised over the useful life of assets, not exceeding 10 years.

The estimated useful life and amortization method are reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period, with the effect of any changes in the estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.

Expenditure on research is recognized as an expense when it is incurred. Development costs of products are also charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss unless all the criteria for capitalization have been met by the Company. Development expenditures on an individual project are recognised as an intangible asset when the Company can demonstrate:

- The technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that the asset will be available for use or sale

- Its intention to complete and its ability and intention to use or sell the asset

- How the asset will generate future economic benefits

- The availability of resources to complete the asset

- The ability to measure reliably the expenditure during development

(f) Impairment of non-financial assets

At each balance sheet date, the Company reviews whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, the company estimates the recoverable amount of its assets other than inventory and deferred tax. An impairment loss is recognised when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is determined as higher of the asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating unit). Assessment is done at each Balance Sheet date as to whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset in prior accounting period may no longer exist or may have decreased. An impairment loss is reversed to the extent that the assets carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined if no impairment loss had previously been recognised.

(g) Inventories

Inventories of raw and packing materials, stores, work-in-progress and finished goods, stock in trade are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value.

- Cost is determined using standard cost method that approximates actual cost.

- Cost of work-in-progress and finished goods includes materials, labourand manufacturing overheads and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.

Spares that do not qualify to be recognized as Property, Plant and equipment are included in stores and spares

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

(h) Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost net of any expected credit losses, if any.

(i) Cash and Cash equivalents

For the purpose of presentation in the Statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

(j) Assets held for sale

Assets are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use, a sale is considered highly probable and is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year from the date of classification. They are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell except for assets such as deferred tax assets, assets arising from employee benefits financial assets and contractual rights under insurance contracts, which are specifically exempt from this requirement.

An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or subsequent write-down of the asset to fair value less costs to sell. A gain is recognised for any subsequent increases in fair value less costs to sell of an asset, but not in excess of any cumulative impairment loss previously recognised.

A gain or loss not previously recognised by the date of the sale of the non-current asset (or disposal group) is recognised at the date of derecognition.

Assets are not depreciated or amortised while they are classified as held for sale. Interest and other expenses attributable to the liabilities of assets held for sale continue to be recognized.

Assets classified as held for sale are presented separately from the other assets in the balance sheetunder “Other Current Assets”.The liabilities for assets held for sale are presented separately from other liabilities in the balance sheet.

(k) Financial Assets:

i. Initial recognition and measurement

All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset, except in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed through the Statement of Profit and Loss.

ii. Subsequent measurement

For purposes of subsequent measurement, the Company classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories:

- those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through other comprehensive income, or through profit or loss), and

- those measured at amortised cost.

The classification depends on the entity’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows. For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in Statement of Profit and Loss or other comprehensive income. For investments in debt instruments, this will depend on the business model in which the investment is held. For investments in equity instruments, this will depend on whether the Company has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through other comprehensive income.

Debt instruments

Subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the Company’s business model for managing the asset and the cash flow characteristics of the asset. There are three measurement categories into which the Company classifies its debt instruments:

Amortised cost

Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortised cost. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at amortised cost is recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss when the asset is derecognised or impaired. Interest income from these financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest rate method.

Fair value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)

Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows and for selling the financial assets, where the assets’ cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest, are measured atfair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI). Movements in the carrying amount are taken through OCI, except for the recognition of impairment gains or losses, interest revenue and foreign exchange gains and losses which are recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss. When the financial asset is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified from equity to Statement of Profit and Loss. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income using the effective interest rate method.

Fair value through Profit or Loss (FVTPL)

Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortised cost or FVOCI are measured at fair value through profit or loss. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at fair value through Profit or Loss is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which it arises. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income.

iii. Derecognition

A financial asset is derecognised only when:

- the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset have expired, or

- the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows to one or more recipient

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. Expected credit losses are recognized for all financial assets subsequent to initial recognition.

(l) Financial Liabilities

i. Classification as liability or equity

Financial liabilities and equity instruments issued by the Company are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument.

ii. Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial liabilities are initially measured at the amortised cost unless at initial recognition, they are classified as fair value through profit or loss.

iii. Subsequent measurement

Financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Financial liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value with all changes in fair value recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

iv. Derecognition

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.

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 usually unsecured. Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within twelve months after the reporting period. They are recognised initially at their fair value.

Provisions

The Company recognises a provision when there is a present legal or constructive obligation as 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.

Provisions are measured at the 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 is a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as interest expense.

Contingent Liability

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 resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.

(m) Revenue recognition

i. Sale of goods

Revenue is recognised at the fair value of the consideration that can be reliably measured including excise duty and net of returns, trade discounts, volume based incentives, cost of promotional programs, sales tax and value added tax and other taxes as may be applicable, when all significant risk and rewards in the ownership of the goods are transferred to the buyer and it is probable that the future economic benefit will flow to the entity as per the terms of the contract, which usually co-incide with the delivery of the goods.

ii. Service Income

Service Income is recognised on cost plus basis as per the terms of the contract with customers, as and when the service is performed.

iii. Interest income

Interest income from debt instruments is recognised using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of a financial asset. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Company estimates the expected cash flows by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument but does not consider the expected credit losses.

iv. Rental income

Rental income from operating leases where the Company is a lessor is recognised in income on a straight- line basis over the lease term unless the receipts are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate for the expected inflationary cost increases. The respective leased assets are included in the Balance Sheet based on their nature.

(n) Employee Benefits

i. Short Term Employee Benefits

Liabilities for salaries, wages and performance incentives including non- monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within twelve 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 benefits obligations in the Balance Sheet.

ii. Long term employee Benefits

- Defined Contribution Plans

Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employee’s State Insurance:

The Company has Defined Contribution Plans for its employees such as Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund, Employee’s State Insurance etc. and contribution to these plans are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss as incurred, as the Company has no further obligation beyond making the contributions.

- 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. 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. Remeasurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognised in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation resulting from plan amendments or curtailments are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss as past service cost. Remeasurments are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.

The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. This cost is included in employee benefit expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Provident Fund:

In respect of certain employees, Provident Fund contributions are made to a Trust administered by the Company. The interest rate payable by the trust to the beneficiaries every year is notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investment of the trust and interest as per the notified rate. The Company’s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the end of the year. Measurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognised in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation resulting from plan amendments or curtailments are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss as past service cost. Remeasurments are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.

Pension:

The Company provides for retirement/postretirement benefits for certain employees in the form of Pension (Non-funded) which are in the nature of Defined Benefit Plans. Such benefits are provided for on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year-end using Projected Unit Credit Method. Measurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognised in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Remeasurments are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.

- Compensated Absences:

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed within 12 months from the end of the year and are treated as short term employee benefits. The obligation towards the same is measured at the expected cost of accumulating compensated absences as the additional amount expected to be paid as a result of the unused entitlement as at the year end.

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of the year end 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.

- Voluntary Retirement Scheme:

Expenditure on voluntary retirement scheme is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which incurred.

iii. Share based Payments

The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However, the parent Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A. (“the grantor”) maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards to its executive directors and certain categories of officers and employees. The 2009 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan and 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan (“Incentive Plan”) provides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units which are together referred to as employee stock options. Exercise prices in the case of non-qualified and incentive stock options are not less than the fair value of the underlying common stock of the grantor on the date of grant.

A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock at a fixed price for a specific period of time. Stock options generally have a term of six years and vest over three years.

A restricted stock unit (RSU) provides an employee with a share of Colgate Palmolive Company common stock upon vesting. Restricted stock units vest in annual installments generally over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue with each restricted stock unit award granted subsequent to grant date.

Employee Stock Options (ESOPs’) issued by the parent entity are accounted for as equity-settled as the Company has no obligation to settle the share-based payment transaction and also the shares are of parent Company.

Company recognises the expense over the vesting period, which is the period over which all of the specified vesting conditions are to be satisfied, as determined on the grant date, based on the fair value of the options/RSUs. At the end of each period, the entity revises its estimates of the number of options that are expected to vest based on the non-market vesting and service conditions. It recognises the impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, in the Statement of Profit and Loss, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

In case where there is a clear link between the recharge from the parent company and the expense, Company will account the recharge as capital distribution even if the amount of recharge is more than the expense recognised over the vesting period (as the recharge is based on the intrinsic value).

In case where the employee has not served the Company during the vesting period and for which they get the debit note from parent, the cost will be debited to management recharge expense.

Further, where the management recharge is not expected from the parent entity as the employee has been relocated to another group company i.e. the employee is not expected to render future services to the Company at the time of exercise of option, the Company transfers the proportionate amount of share options outstanding account related to such employees to Retained Earnings, after taking into consideration the probability of employees re-locating back to the Company.

(o) Income 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 prevailing income tax law.

- Current Tax

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. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off assets against liabilities representing current tax and where the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to taxes on income levied by the same governing taxation laws.

- Deferred Tax

Deferred tax is recognised for all the deductible temporary differences by using the liability method, only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient 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.

Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised 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. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are re assessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered

(p) Leases As a Lessee

Leases of property, plant and equipment where the Company, as lessee, has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the lease’s inception at the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included in borrowings or other financial liabilities as appropriate. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period.

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are not transferred to the group as lessee are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to 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.

(q) Segment Reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Managing Director and Finance Director of the Company. The Company has identified ‘Personal Care (including Oral Care)’ as its only primary reportable segment, which primarily includes products such as Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations.

(r) Cash Flow Statement

Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments.

(s) Offsetting Financial Instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

(t) Contributed Equity

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

(u) 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.

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.

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Mar 31, 2017

(a) Basis of preparation

i. Compliance with Ind AS

The financial statements comply in all material aspects with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) [Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015] and other relevant provisions of the Act.

The financial statements up to year ended March 31, 2016 were prepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards notified under Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and other relevant provisions of the Act (“Previous GAAP or I GAAP”).

These financial statements are the first financial statement of the Company under Ind AS. In accordance of Ind AS 101, Firsttime Adoption of Indian Accounting Standard the Company has given an explanation of how the transition from previous GAAP to Ind AS has affected the Company’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows (Refer Note 41).

ii. Historical Cost Convention

These financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except as disclosed in the accounting policies below:

- Certain financial assets and liabilities is measured at fair value;

- Defined Benefit Plans - plan assets measured at fair value; and

- Share-Based payments

- Assets held for sale - measured at lower of cost and fair value less costs to sell

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 Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as twelve months for the purpose of current / non-current classification of assets and liabilities.

(b) Foreign currency translation

i. 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 currency (INR), which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency.

ii. Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Realised gains and losses on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the year-end are translated at the year-end exchange rates, and the resultant exchange difference is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Non-monetary foreign currency items are carried at cost.

(c) Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation and impairment loss, 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 the Statement of Profit and Loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred.

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 use that carrying value as the deemed cost of the property, plant and equipment.

Depreciation methods, estimated useful lives and residual value

The useful lives of the assets are based on technical estimates approved by the Management, and are lower than or same as the useful lives prescribed under schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 in order to reflect the period over which depreciable assets are expected to be used by the Company. Depreciation is calculated on a pro-rata basis on the straight line method so as to write-down the cost of property, plant and equipment to its residual value systematically over its estimated useful life based on useful life of the assets as prescribed under Part C of Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 except in case of following assets, wherein based on internal assessment and independent technical evaluation, a different useful life has been determined.

Estimated useful lives, residual values 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.

(d) Investment property Transition to Ind AS:

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

Property that is held for long-term rental yields or for capital appreciation or both, and that is not occupied by the Company, is classified as investment property. Investment property is measured initially at its cost, including related transaction costs and where applicable borrowing costs. Subsequent expenditure is capitalised to the asset’s carrying amount only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the expenditure will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance costs are expensed when incurred.

Investment properties are depreciated using the straight line method over their estimated useful lives which is 40 years.

(e) Intangible assets

Intangible Assets are stated at acquisition cost, net of accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment loss, if any.

Transition to Ind AS:

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

Amortisation

Intangible assets comprise of Goodwill, Trademarks, Copyright and Technical Knowhow. Intangible assets (other than Goodwill) are amortised over the useful life of assets, not exceeding 10 years.

The estimated useful life and amortization method are reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period, with the effect of any changes in the estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.

Expenditure on research is recognized as an expense when it is incurred. Development costs of products are also charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss unless all the criteria for capitalization as set out on Paragraph 21 and 22 of Ind AS 38 have been met by the Company.

(f) Impairment of assets

At each balance sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying value of assets for any possible impairment. An impairment loss is recognised when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is determined as higher of the asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating unit). Assessment is done at each Balance Sheet date as to whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset in prior accounting period may no longer exist or may have decreased. An impairment loss is reversed to the extent that the assets carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined if no impairment loss had previously been recognised.

(g) Inventories

Inventories of raw and packing materials, stores, work-in-progress and finished goods are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of work-in-progress and finished goods includes materials, labour and manufacturing overheads and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Cost is determined using standard cost method that approximates actual cost.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

(h) Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method less provision for impairment.

(i) Cash and Cash equivalents

For the purpose of presentation in the Statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

(j) Assets held for sale

Assets are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use and a sale is considered highly probable. They are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell except for assets such as deferred tax assets, assets arising from employee benefits financial assets and contractual rights under insurance contracts, which are specifically exempt from this requirement.

An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or subsequent write-down of the asset to fair value less costs to sell. A gain is recognised for any subsequent increases in fair value less costs to sell of an asset, but not in excess of any cumulative impairment loss previously recognised.

A gain or loss not previously recognised by the date of the sale of the non-current asset (or disposal group) is recognised at the date of de-recognition.

Assets are not depreciated or amortised while they are classified as held for sale. Interest and other expenses attributable to the liabilities of assets held for sale continue to be recognized.

Assets classified as held for sale are presented separately from the other assets in the balance sheet under “Other Current Assets”. The liabilities for assets held for sale are presented separately from other liabilities in the balance sheet.

(k) Financial Assets:

i. Initial recognition and measurement

All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset, except in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed through the Statement of Profit and Loss.

ii. Subsequent measurement

For purposes of subsequent measurement, the Company classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories:

- those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through other comprehensive income, or through profit or loss), and

- those measured at amortised cost.

The classification depends on the entity’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows. For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in Statement of Profit and Loss or other comprehensive income. For investments in debt instruments, this will depend on the business model in which the investment is held. For investments in equity instruments, this will depend on whether the Company has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through other comprehensive income.

Debt instruments

Subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the Company’s business model for managing the asset and the cash flow characteristics of the asset. There are three measurement categories into which the Company classifies its debt instruments:

Amortised cost

Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortised cost. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at amortised cost is recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss when the asset is derecognised or impaired. Interest income from these financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest rate method.

Fair value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)

Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows and for selling the financial assets, where the assets’ cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest, are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI). Movements in the carrying amount are taken through OCI, except for the recognition of impairment gains or losses, interest revenue and foreign exchange gains and losses which are recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss. When the financial asset is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified from equity to Statement of Profit and Loss. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income using the effective interest rate method.

Fair value through Profit or Loss (FVTPL)

Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortised cost or FVOCI are measured at fair value through profit or loss. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at fair value through Profit or Loss is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which it arises. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income.

iii. Derecognition

A financial asset is derecognised only when:

- the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset have expired, or

- the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows to one or more recipient.

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.

(l) Financial Liabilities

i. Classification as liability or equity

Financial liabilities and equity instruments issued by the Company are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument.

ii. Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial liabilities are initially measured at the amortised cost unless at initial recognition, they are classified as fair value through profit or loss.

iii. Subsequent measurement

Financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Financial liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value with all changes in fair value recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

iv. Derecognition

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.

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 usually unsecured. Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within twelve months after the reporting period. They are recognised initially at their fair value.

Provisions

The Company recognises a provision when there is a present legal or contructive obligation as 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.

Provisions are measured at the 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 is a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as interest expense.

Contingent Liability

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 resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.

(m) Revenue recognition

i. Sale of goods

Revenue is at the fair value of the consideration that can be reliably measured including excise duty and net of returns, trade discounts, volume based incentives, cost of promotional programs, sales tax and value added tax and other taxes as may be applicable, when all significant risk and rewards in the ownership of the goods are transferred to the buyer and it is probable that the future economic benefit will flow to the entity as per the terms of the contract, which usually co-inside with the delivery of the goods.

ii. Service Income

Service Income is recognised on cost plus basis as per the terms of the contract with customers, as the service is performed using the proportionate completion method.

iii. Interest income

Interest income from debt instruments is recognised using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of a financial asset. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Company estimates the expected cash flows by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument but does not consider the expected credit losses.

iv. Rental income

Rental income from operating leases where the Company is a lessor is recognised in income on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless the receipts are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate for the expected inflationary cost increases. The respective leased assets are included in the balance sheet based on their nature.

(n) Employee Benefits

i. Short Term Employee Benefits

Liabilities for salaries, wages and performance incentives including nonmonetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within twelve 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 benefits obligations in the Balance Sheet.

ii. Long term employee Benefits

- Defined Contribution Plans

Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employee’s State Insurance:

The Company has Defined Contribution Plans for its employees such as Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund, Employee’s State Insurance etc. and contribution to these plans are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss as incurred, as the Company has no further obligation beyond making the contributions.

- 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. 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. Remeasurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognised in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation resulting from plan amendments or curtailments are recognised immediately in the Statement of profit and loss as past service cost. Remeasurments are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.

The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. This cost is included in employee benefit expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Provident Fund:

In respect of certain employees, Provident Fund contributions are made to a Trust administered by the Company. The interest rate payable by the trust to the beneficiaries every year is notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investment of the trust and interest as per the notified rate. The Company’s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the end of the year. Measurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognised in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation resulting from plan amendments or curtailments are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss as past service cost. Remeasurments are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.

Pension:

The Company provides for retirement/postretirement benefits for certain employees in the form of Pension (Non-funded) which are in the nature of Defined Benefit Plans. Such benefits are provided for on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year-end using Projected Unit Credit Method. Measurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognised in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the Statement of changes in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Remeasurments are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.

- Compensated Absences:

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed within 12 months from the end of the year and are treated as short term employee benefits. The obligation towards the same is measured at the expected cost of accumulating compensated absences as the additional amount expected to be paid as a result of the unused entitlement as at the year end.

Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of the year and 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.

- Voluntary Retirement Scheme:

Expenditure on voluntary retirement scheme is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which incurred.

iii. Share based Payments

The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However, the parent Company, Colgate Palmolive Company, U.S.A. (“the grantor”) maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards to its executive directors and certain categories of officers and employees. The 2009 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan and 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan (“Incentive Plan”) provides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units. Exercise prices in the case of non-qualified and incentive stock options are not less than the fair value of the underlying common stock of the grantor on the date of grant.

A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Colgate Palmolive Company common stock at a fixed price for a specific period of time. Stock options generally have a term of six years and vest over three years.

A restricted stock unit (RSU) provides an employee with a share of Colgate Palmolive Company common stock upon vesting. Restricted stock units vest in annual installments generally over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue with each restricted stock unit award granted subsequent to grant date.

Employee Stock Options (ESOPs’) issued by the parent entity are accounted for as equity-settled as the Company has no obligation to settle the share-based payment transaction and also the shares are of parent Company.

Company recognises the expense over the vesting period, which is the period over which all of the specified vesting conditions are to be satisfied, as determined on the grant date, based on the fair value of the options/RSUs. At the end of each period, the entity revises its estimates of the number of options that are expected to vest based on the non-market vesting and service conditions. It recognises the impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, in the Statement of Profit and Loss, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

In case where there is a clear link between the recharge from the parent company and the expense, Company will account the recharge as capital distribution even if the amount of recharge is more than the expense recognised over the vesting period (as the recharge is based on the intrinsic value)

In case where the employee has not served the Company during the vesting period and for which they get the debit note from parent, the cost will be debited to management recharge expense.

Further, where the management recharge is not expected from the parent entity as the employee has been relocated to another group company i.e. the employee is not expected to render future services to the Company at the time of exercise of option, the Company transfers the proportionate amount of share options outstanding account related to such employees to Retained Earnings, after taking into consideration the probability of employees re-locating back to the Company.

(o) Income 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 prevailing income tax law.

Deferred tax is recognised for all the temporary differences by using the liability method, only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient 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. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off assets against liabilities representing current tax and where the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to taxes on income levied by the same governing taxation laws.

(p) Leases As a Lessee

Leases of property, plant and equipment where the Company, as lessee, has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the lease’s inception at the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included in borrowings or other financial liabilities as appropriate. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period.

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are not transferred to the group as lessee are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to 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.

(q) Segment Reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Managing Director and Finance Director of the Company. The Company has identified ‘Personal Care (including Oral Care)’ as its only primary reportable segment, which primarily includes products such as Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations.

(r) Cash Flow Statement

Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments.

(s) Offsetting Financial Instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

(t) Contributed Equity

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

(u) 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.

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.

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Mar 31, 2015

1.1 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 Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 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 notified 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 notified under Section 211(3C) [Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, as amended] and other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Rs.ActRs.).

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the CompanyRs.s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013.

Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalent, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as twelve months for the purpose of current/ non-current classification of assets and liabilities.

1.2 Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles in India requires, the Management to make estimates and assumptions considered in the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) and the reported income and expenses during the year. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are

prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ from these estimates and the differences between the actual and the estimates are recognised in the periods in which the actuals are known/materialise.

1.3 Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation/amortisation and accumulated impairment, if any. All direct costs are capitalised including freight, duties, taxes and expenses incidental to acquisition and installation of fixed assets.

Subsequent expenditures related to an item of fixed asset are added to its book value only if they increase the future benefits from the existing asset beyond its previously assessed standard of performance.

Items of fixed assets that have been retired from active use and are held for disposal are stated at the lower of their net book value and net realisable value and are shown separately in the Financial Statements. Any expected loss is recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Losses arising from the retirement of, and gains and losses arising from disposal of fixed assets which are carried at cost are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Tangible Assets

Leasehold land is being amortised over the primary period of the lease.

The useful lives of the assets are based on technical estimates approved by the Management, and are lower than or same as the useful lives prescribed under Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 in order to reflect the period over which depreciable assets are expected to be used by the Company. Depreciation is provided on a pro- rata basis on the straight line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets as stated below :

Asset Useful Life

Residential and Office Buildings 40 Years

Factory Buildings 20 Years

Plant and Equipment 7 Years to

15 Years

Dies and Moulds 3 Years

Furniture and Fixtures 5 Years

Office Equipment 5 Years

Computers 5 Years Vehicles 5 Years

Assets individually costing less than Rs. 5,000 are fully depreciated in the year of acquisition.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets comprise of Goodwill, Trademarks, Copyrights and Technical Know- how. Goodwill and other Intangible Assets are amortised over the useful life of the assets, not exceeding 10 years. All the Intangibles Assets of the Company have been fully amortised as at the Balance Sheet date.

Impairment

At each balance sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying value of tangible and intangible assets for any possible impairment. An impairment loss is recognised when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is determined as higher of the assetRs.s net selling price or estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing use of the assets and from their disposal at the end of their useful lives, which are discounted to their present value based on appropriate discount rates. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating unit). Assessment is done at each Balance Sheet date as to whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset in prior accounting period may no longer exist or may have decreased.

1.4 Investments

Investments that are readily realisable and are 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 long term investments.

Long-term investments are valued at cost. The Company provides for diminution in the value of investments, other than temporary in nature as determined for each investment individually. Current investments are valued at the lower of cost and fair value as on the date of the Balance Sheet.

1.5 Inventories

Inventories of raw and packing materials, work-in-progress and finished goods are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of work-in-progress and finished goods includes materials, labour and manufacturing overheads and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Cost is determined using standard cost method that approximates actual cost.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

1.6 Revenue Recognition

Sales are recognised when all the significant risks and rewards of ownership in the goods are transferred to the buyer as per the terms of the contract which usually coincide with the delivery of goods and are recorded net of trade discounts, rebates, sales tax/value added tax and excise duty on own manufactured and outsourced products.

Service Income is recognised on cost plus basis as per the terms of the contract with customers, as the service is performed using the proportionate completion method.

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

Rental income is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the lease as per the terms of the lease agreement.

1.7 Provisions and Contingent Liabilities

The Company recognises a provision when there is a present obligation as 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 resources is remote, no provision or disclosure as specified in Accounting Standard 29 - Rs.Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent AssetsRs. is made.

1.8 Expenditure

Advertising expenses are consistently accrued and recognised in the year in which the related activities are carried out.

Employee Benefits

Defined Contribution Plans : The Company has Defined Contribution Plans for its employees such as Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund, EmployeeRs.s State Insurance etc. and contribution to these plans are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss as incurred, as the Company has no further obligation beyond making the contributions.

In respect of certain employees, Provident Fund contributions are made to a Trust administered by the Company. The interest rates payable by the Trust to the beneficiaries every year is notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investment of the Trust and interest as per the notified rate. The CompanyRs.s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the end of the year. Actuarial losses / gains are recognised in the statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

The Company provides for retirement/post- retirement benefits in the form of Gratuity (Funded) and Pension (Non-Funded) which are in the nature of Defined Benefit Plans. Such benefits are provided for on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year- end using Projected Unit Credit Method.

Actuarial Gains and Losses comprise experience adjustments and the effect of changes in the actuarial assumptions and are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

The employees of the Company are also entitled for other long-term benefits in the form of compensated absences as per policy of the Company. The CompanyRs.s liability is actuarially determined (using 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.

Expenditure on voluntary retirement scheme is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which incurred.

Share Based Compensation : The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However, the parent company, Colgate-Palmolive Company ("the grantor") maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards to its executive directors and certain categories of officers and employees. The 2013 Equity Incentive Plan ("2013 Plan") provides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units. Exercise prices in the case of non-qualified and incentive stock options are not less than the fair value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.

A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock at a fixed price for a specific period of time. Stock options expire six years from the date of grant and vest in annual instalments over a period of three years.

A restricted stock unit provides an employee with a share of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock upon vesting. Restricted stock units vest in annual instalments over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue with each restricted stock unit award granted subsequent to grant date.

Stock-based compensation cost is accounted for in the books of the parent company and is passed on to Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited at the time of exercise by the employee in respect of employees on the books of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited. The expense recognised in any given year therefore represents the gain realized by Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited employees that has been passed on by the parent company.

The expense is based on the difference between the grant price and the fair market value of the units awarded at the date of exercise, times the number of shares subject to the units awarded.

1.9 Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are recognised at the prevailing exchange rates on the transaction dates. Realised gains and losses on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the year end are translated at the year-end exchange rates, and the resultant exchange difference is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Non-monetary foreign currency items are carried at cost.

1.10 Taxation

Current tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the year using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the Balance Sheet date.

Deferred tax is recognised for all the timing differences, subject to the 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 will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. In situations where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax losses, such deferred tax assets are recognised only if there

is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that they can be realised against future taxable profits. 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.

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. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off assets against liabilities representing current tax and where the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities relate to taxes on income levied by the same governing taxation laws.

1.11 Leases

Leases in which significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

1.12 Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (EPS) is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss after tax for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by adjusting the number of shares used for basis EPS with the weighted average number of shares that could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.

1.13 Cash and Cash Equivalents

In the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

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Mar 31, 2013

1.1 Basis of Accounting

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

1.2 Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles in India requires, the Management to make estimates and assumptions considered in the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) and the reported income and expenses during the year. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ from these estimates and the differences between the actual and the estimates are recognised in the periods in which the actuals are known/ materialise.

1.3 Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The Company capitalises all direct costs relating to the acquisition and installation of fixed assets. Interest on borrowed funds, if any, used to finance the acquisition of fixed assets, is capitalised up to the date the assets are ready for commercial use. Under utilised/Idle assets are recorded at estimated realisable value.

Tangible Assets

Lease-hold land is being amortised over the period of lease.

Depreciation is provided pro-rata to the period of use on straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets, as stated below:

The useful lives of the assets are based on technical estimates approved by the Management, and are lower than the implied useful lives arrived on the basis of the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 of India. Assets individually costing less than Rs. 5,000 are fully depreciated in the year of acquisition.

Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other Intangible Assets are amortised over the useful life of the assets, not exceeding 10 years.

Impairment

At each balance sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying value of tangible and intangible assets for any possible impairment. An impairment loss is recognised when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is higher of the asset''s net selling price or estimated future cash flows which are discounted to their present value based on appropriate discount rates. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating unit).

1.4 Investments

Investments that are readily realisable and are 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 long-term investments.

Long-term investments are valued at cost. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and fair value as on the date of the Balance Sheet. The Company provides for diminution in value of investments, other than temporary in nature.

1.5 Inventories

Inventories of raw and packing materials, work-in- progress and finished goods are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of work-in- progress and finished goods includes materials, labour and manufacturing overheads and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location. Cost is determined using standard cost method that approximates actual cost. The Company accrues for customs duty liability in respect of stocks of raw material lying in bond and excise duty liability in respect of stocks of finished goods lying at plant and warehouses.

1.6 Revenue Recognition

Sales are recognised upon delivery of goods and are recorded net of trade discounts, rebates, sales tax/value added tax and inclusive of excise duty on own manufactured and outsourced products.

Service Income is recognised on cost plus basis for support services rendered.

1.7 Provisions and Contingent Liabilities

The Company recognises a provision when there is a present obligation as 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 resources is remote, no provision or disclosure as specified in Accounting Standard 29 - ''Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets'' is made.

1.8 Expenditure

Advertising expenses are consistently accrued and recognised in the year in which the related activities are carried out.

The Company has Defined Contribution Plan for its employees'' retirement benefits such as Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund, etc. and contribution to these plans are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. In respect of certain employees, Provident Fund contributions are made to a Trust administered by the Company. The interest rates payable by the Trust to the beneficiaries every year is notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investment of the Trust and interest as per the notified rate. The Company also provides for retirement/post- retirement benefits in the form of gratuity, pensions and compensated absences. Such benefits are provided for on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year-end using Projected Unit Credit Method. Actuarial Gains and Losses comprise experience adjustments and the effect of changes in the actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss as income or expense.

Expenditure on Voluntary Retirement Scheme is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which it is incurred.

1.9 Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are recognised at the prevailing exchange rates on the transaction dates. Realised gains and losses on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the year end are translated at the year-end exchange rates, and the resultant exchange difference is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Non-monetary foreign currency items are carried at cost.

1.10 Taxation

Current tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the year.

Deferred tax is recognised for all the timing differences, subject to the consideration of prudence in respect of deferred tax assets. 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. Deferred tax assets are recognised and carried forward only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. In situations where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax losses, all deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that they can be realised against future taxable profits.

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Mar 31, 2012

1.1 Basis of Accounting

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

1.2 Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles in India requires, the Management to make estimates and assumptions considered in the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) and the reported income and expenses during the year. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ from these estimates and the differences between the actual and the estimates are recognised in the periods in which the actuals are known/materialise.

1.3 Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The Company capitalises all direct costs relating to the acquisition and installation of fixed assets. Interest on borrowed funds, if any, used to finance the acquisition of fixed assets, is capitalised up to the date the assets are ready for commercial use. Under utilised/Idle assets are recorded at estimated realisable value.

Tangible Assets

Lease-hold land is being amortised over the period of lease.

Depreciation is provided pro-rata to the period of use on straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets, as stated below:

The use fullives of the assets are based on technical estimates approved by the Management, and are lower than the implied useful lives arrived on the basis of the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 of India. Assets individually costing less than Rs 5,000 are fully depreciated in the year of acquisition.

Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other Intangible Assets are amortised over the useful life of the assets, not exceeding 10 years.

Impairment

At each balance sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying value of tangible and intangible assets for any possible impairment. An impairment loss is recognised when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is higher of the asset's net selling price or estimated future cash flows which are discounted to their present value based on appropriate discount rates. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating unit).

1.4 Investments

Investments that are readily realisable and are 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 long term investments.

Long term investments are valued at cost. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and fair value as on the date of the Balance Sheet. The Company provides for diminution in value of investments, other than temporary in nature.

1.5 Inventories

Inventories of raw and packing materials, work-in- progress and finished goods are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of work-in- progress and finished goods includes materials, labour and manufacturing overheads and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location. Cost is determined using standard cost method that approximates actual cost. The Company accrues for customs duty liability in respect of stocks of raw material lying in bond and excise duty liability in respect of stocks of finished goods lying at plant and warehouses.

1.6 Revenue Recognition

Sales are recognised upon delivery of goods and are recorded net of trade discounts, rebates, sales tax/value added tax and inclusive of excise duty on own manufactured and outsourced products.

Service Income is recognised on cost plus basis for support services rendered.

1.7 Provisions and 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 resources is remote, no provision or disclosure as specified in Accounting Standard 29 - 'Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets' is made.

1.8 Expenditure

Advertising expenses are consistently accrued and recognised in the year in which the related activities are carried out.

The Company has Defined Contribution Plan for its employees' retirement benefits such as Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund etc. and contribution to these plans are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. In respect of certain employees, Provident Fund contributions are made to a Trust administered by the Company. The interest rates payable by the Trust to the beneficiaries every year is notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investment of the Trust and interest as per the notified rate. The Company also provides for retirement/post- retirement benefits in the form of gratuity, pensions and compensated absences. Such benefits are provided for on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year-end using Projected Unit Credit Method. Actuarial Gains and Losses comprise experience adjustments and the effect of changes in the actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss as income or expense.

Expenditure on Voluntary Retirement Scheme is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which it is incurred.

1.9 Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are recognised at the prevailing exchange rates on the transaction dates. Realised gains and losses on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the year end are translated at the year-end exchange rates, and the resultant exchange difference is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Non-monetary foreign currency items are carried at cost.

1.10 Taxation

Current tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the year.

Deferred tax is recognised for all the timing differences, subject to the consideration of prudence in respect of deferred tax assets. 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. Deferred tax assets are recognised and carried forward only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. In situations where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax losses, all deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that they can be realised against future taxable profits.

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Mar 31, 2011

1. Basis of Accounting

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

2. Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The Company capitalises all direct costs relating to the acquisition and installation of fixed assets. Interest on borrowed funds, if any, used to finance the acquisition of fixed assets, is capitalised up to the date the assets are ready for commercial use. Under utilised/Idle assets are recorded at estimated realisable value.

Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other Intangible Assets are amortised over the useful life of the assets, not exceeding 10 years.

Tangible Assets

Lease-hold land is being amortised over the period of lease.

* In respect of buildings, estimated useful life is considered from the date of completion of construction.

The useful lives of the assets are based on technical estimates approved by the Management and are lower than the implied useful lives arrived on the basis of the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 of India. Assets individually costing less than Rs. 5,000 are fully depreciated in the year of acquisition.

Impairment

At each Balance Sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying value of tangible and intangible assets for any possible impairment. An impairment loss is recognised when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is higher of the assets net selling price or estimated future cash flows which are discounted to their present value based on appropriate discount rates. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating unit).

3. Investments

Long-term investments are valued at cost. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and fair value as on the date of the Balance Sheet. The Company provides for diminution in value of investments, other than temporary in nature.

4. Inventories

Inventories of raw and packing materials, work-in- process and finished goods are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of work-in- process and finished goods includes materials, labour and manufacturing overheads and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location. Cost is determined using standard cost method that approximates actual cost. The Company accrues for customs duty liability in respect of stocks of raw material lying in bond and excise duty liability in respect of stocks of finished goods lying at plant and warehouses.

5. Revenue Recognition

Sales are recognised upon delivery of goods and are recorded net of trade discounts, rebates, sales tax/value added tax and inclusive of excise duty on own manufactured and outsourced products.

Service Income

Service Income is recognised on cost plus basis for services rendered.

6. Provisions and Contingent Liabilities

The Company recognises a provision when there is a present obligation as 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 resources is remote, no provision or disclosure as specified in Accounting Standard 29 - Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets is made.

7. Expenditure

Advertising expenses are consistently accrued and recognised in the year in which the related activities are carried out.

The Company has Defined Contribution Plan for its employees retirement benefits comprising of Provident Fund and Superannuation Fund which are recognised by the Income Tax Authorities and administered through its trustees/appropriate authorities. The Company contributes to Provident Fund and Superannuation Fund for its employees. In respect of employees covered by Provident Fund trust, interest rates payable by the trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investment of the trust and notified interest rate. The Company contributes to State Plans namely Employees State Insurance Fund and Employees Pension Scheme 1995. The Company has Defined Benefit Plan comprising of Gratuity Fund and Pension Scheme. The Company contributes to the Gratuity Fund which is recognised by the Income Tax Authorities and administered through its trustees. The liability for the Gratuity Fund and the Pension Scheme is determined on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year-end using Projected Unit Credit Method. The Company

has Leave Encashment Entitlements which are provided on the basis of independent actuarial valuation done at the year-end using Projected Unit Credit Method. Actuarial Gains and Losses comprise experience adjustments and the effect of changes in the actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account as income or expense. Expenditure on Voluntary Retirement Scheme is charged to the Profit and Loss Account in the year in which it is incurred.

8. Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are recognised at the prevailing exchange rates on the transaction dates. Realised gains and losses on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the year end are translated at the year-end exchange rates, and the resultant exchange difference is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account. Non Monetary foreign currency items are carried at cost.

9. Taxation

Current tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the year. Deferred tax for timing differences between the income as per financial statement and income as per the Income-tax Act, 1961 is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted as of the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets arising from the timing differences are recognised to the extent there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised.

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Mar 31, 2010

1. Basis of Accounting

The Financial Statements are prepared to comply in all material aspects with all the applicable accounting principles in India, the accounting Standards notifed under Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 of India (the Act) and the relevant provisions of the Act.

2. Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The Company capitalises all direct costs relating to the acquisition and installation of fixed assets. Interest on borrowed funds, if any, used to fnance the acquisition of fixed assets, is capitalised up to the date the assets are ready for commercial use. Under utilised/Idle assets are recorded at estimated realisable value.

Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other Intangible Assets are amortised over the useful life of the assets, not exceeding 10 years.

Tangible Assets

Lease-hold land is being amortised over the period of lease.

Depreciation is provided pro-rata to the period of use on straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets, as stated below:

Assets Useful Lives

Residential and Offce Building * 40 Years

Factory Building * 20 Years

Plant and Machinery 7 Years to 21 Years

Dies and Moulds 3 Years

Furniture and Fixtures 5 Years

Offce Equipment 5 Years

Computers 5 Years

Vehicles 5 Years

* In respect of buildings acquired, estimated useful life is considered from the date of completion of construction.

The useful lives of the assets are based on technical estimates approved by the Management, and are lower than the implied useful lives arrived on the basis of the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 of India. Assets individually costing less than Rs. 5,000 are fully depreciated in the year of acquisition.

Impairment

At each balance sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying value of tangible and intangible assets for any possible impairment. An impairment loss is recognised when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is higher of the asset’s net selling price or estimated future cash fows which are discounted to their present value based on appropriate discount rates. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the levels for which there are separately identifable cash fows (cash generating unit).

3. Investments

Long-term investments are valued at cost. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and fair value as on the date of the Balance Sheet. The Company provides for diminution in value of investments, other than temporary in nature.

4. Inventories

Inventories of raw and packing materials, work- in-process and fnished goods are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of work-in- process and fnished goods includes materials, labour and manufacturing overheads and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location. Cost is determined using standard cost method that approximates actual cost. The Company accrues for customs duty liability in respect of stocks of raw material lying in bond and excise duty liability in respect of stocks of fnished goods lying in bond and warehouses.

5. Revenue Recognition

Sales are recognised upon delivery of goods and are recorded net of trade discounts, rebates, sales tax/value added tax and excise duty on own manufactured and outsourced products.

Service Income

Service Income is recognised on cost plus basis for services rendered.

6. Provisions and Contingent Liabilities

The Company recognises a provision when there is a present obligation as 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 resources is remote, no provision or disclosure as specifed in Accounting Standard 29 - ‘Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets’ is made.

7. Expenditure

Advertising expenses are consistently accrued and recognised in the year in which the related activities are carried out.

The Company has Defned Contribution Plan for its employees retirement benefits comprising of Provident Fund and Superannuation Fund which are recognised by the Income Tax Authorities and administered through its trustees/appropriate authorities. The Company contributes to Provident Fund and Superannuation Fund for its employees. In respect of employees covered by Provident Fund trust, interest rates payable by the trust to the benefciaries every year is being notifed by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investment of the trust and notifed interest rate. The Company contributes to State Plans namely Employees’ State Insurance Fund and Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995.

The Company has Defned Benefit Plan comprising of Gratuity Fund and Pension Scheme. The

Company contributes to the Gratuity Fund which is recognised by the Income Tax Authorities and administered through its trustees. The liability for the Gratuity Fund and the Pension Scheme is determined on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year end using Projected Unit Credit Method. The Company has Leave Encashment Entitlements which are provided on the basis of independent actuarial valuation done at the year end using Projected Unit Credit Method. Actuarial Gains and Losses comprise experience adjustments and the effect of changes in the actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in the profit and Loss Account as income or expense.

Expenditure on Voluntary Retirement Scheme is charged to the profit and Loss Account in the year in which it is incurred.

8. Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are recognised at the prevailing exchange rates on the transaction dates. Realised gains and losses on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognised in the profit and Loss Account. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the year end are translated at the year end exchange rates, and the resultant exchange difference is recognised in the profit and Loss Account. Non Monetary foreign currency items are carried at cost.

9. Taxation

Current tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the year. Deferred tax for timing differences between the income as per financial statement and income as per the Income Tax Act, 1961 is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted as of the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets arising from the timing differences are recognised to the extent there is virtual certainty that suffcient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised.