Notes to Accounts of Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Ltd.

Mar 31, 2025

a. The rights, preferences and restrictions to each class of shares including restrictions on the distribution of dividends and repayment of capital (for all shareholders).

(i) The Company has issued one class of equity shares having a par value of '' 10 per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The equity shareholders are entitled to receive dividend as declared from time to time.

(ii) In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holder of equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining assets of the Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the shareholder.

e. During the five years immediately preceding 31 March 2025 (''the year''), neither any bonus shares have been issued nor any shares have been bought back. Further, no shares have been issued for consideration other than cash.

f. Shares reserved for issue under options

Information relating to Company''s option plan, including details of options issued, exercised, and lapsed during the year and options outstanding at the end of the reporting year, is given in note 48.

Nature of reserves

Capital reserve

Capital reserve represents the adjustment made on account of the business combination.

Securities premium

Securities premium account is used to record the premium on issue of shares. The reserve is utilised in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

Retained earnings

Retained earnings are the profits / (losses) that the Company has made till date, less any transfers to general reserve, dividends or other distributions paid to shareholders. It includes re-measurement loss / (gain) on defined benefit plans related to actuarial gains and losses, return on plan assets and any change in the effect of the asset ceiling, excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability (asset), net of taxes that will not be reclassified to Statement of Profit and Loss.

Retained earnings is a free reserve available to the Company and eligible for distribution to shareholders.

Share options outstanding account

The Company has a share option scheme under which options to subscribe for the Company''s shares have been granted. The share option outstanding account is used to recognize the value of equity settled share based payments provided to employees, as part of their remuneration. Refer to note 20(f) for further details.

The final dividend paid by the Company during the year, which was declared in the previous year, is in accordance with Section 123 of the Act to the extent it applies to payment of dividend. The interim dividend declared and paid by the Company during the year and until the date of this audit report is in accordance with section 123 of the Companies Act 2013. As stated in note 21 to the standalone financial statements, the Board of Directors of the Company has proposed final dividend for the year which is subject to the approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The dividend declared is in accordance with section 123 of the Act to the extent it applies to declaration of dividend.

(a) The term loan of ICICI Bank Limited is secured by first pari passu charge on all moveable and immovable fixed assets (PPE) both current and future of the Rajpura, Phillaur and Tahliwal plant. These loans are further secured by first pari passu charge on current assets both present and future of the Rajpura, Phillaur and Tahliwal plant. These loans have been repaid during the year.

(b) The term loan of HDFC Bank Limited is secured by first charge by way of hypothecation on entire fixed assets (PPE) of the Greater Noida unit. These loans are further secured by way of collateral security of equitable mortgage of factory land measuring 18,720 Sqm situated at 11- A, Udyog Vihar, Greater Noida. These loans have been repaid during the year.

(c) The term loan of PNB Bank Limited is secured by pari passu charge shared by ICICI Bank on reciprocal basis on all moveable and immovable fixed assets (PPE) of the Rajpura, Phillaur and Tahliwal plant.

These loans are further secured by equitable mortgage of immovable property situated at Industrial Plot No. 2, Integrated Industrial Park, Pithampur, Dhar, Indore alongwith hypothecation of movable fixed assets of Indore plant.

These loans are further secured by first pari passu charge on equitable mortgage of leasehold rights of immovable property situated at measuring 18,720 Sqm situated at 11- A, Udyog Vihar, Greater Noida and by first charge by way of hypothecation on fixed assets (PPE) purchased out of bank finance of the Greater Noida unit.

Additionally these loans are secured by hypothecation of movable fixed assets of the Bhiwadi plant.

(d) Vehicle loans taken from banks and others are secured by hypothecation of respective vehicles.

(e) During the year, the Company has used the borrowings from banks for the specific purpose for which it was taken at the balance sheet date.

(a) ''The Company has taken working capital limits from HDFC Bank Limited amounting to '' 215.06 millions (31 March 2024 : '' 153.89) against fixed deposits. The facilities availed from HDFC Bank Limited carries floating rate of interest @ FD rate 0.30% ranging from 6.90% to 7.55% per annum (FD rate 0.30% ranging from 7.49% to 7.55% per annum for the year ended 31 March 2024). (Refer note 15 cash and cash equivalents).

(b) The Company has also taken the working capital limits from ICICI Bank Limited amounting to '' 50.20 millions (31 March 2024 : '' 350.66) which are secured by first pari passu charge on all moveable and immovable fixed assets (PPE) both current and future of the Rajpura, Phillaur and Tahliwal plant. These loans are further secured by first pari passu charge on current assets both present and future of the Rajpura, Phillaur and Tahliwal plant. The facilities availed from ICICI Bank Limited carries floating rate of interest of :

i. Repo rate 2.32% spread ranging from 7.20% to 8.82% per annum (Repo rate 2.00% spread ranging from 7.60% to 8.62% per annum for the year ended 31 March 2024).

ii. FD rate 0.50% ranging from 7.20% to 7.75% per annum (nil for the year ended 31 March 2024).

(c) The Company has also taken the working capital limits during the year from State Bank of India amounting to '' 420.32 millions (31 March 2024 : nil) which are secured by first pari passu charge on entire current assets both present and future of the Rajpura, Phillaur and Tahliwal plants. The facilities availed from State Bank of India carries floating rate of interest @ 91 days T Bill 0.53% spread ranging from 7.00% to 7.44% per annum (nil for the year ended 31 March 2024).

42 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS

A. Contingent liabilities

On the basis of current status of below-mentioned individual cases and as per legal advice obtained by the Company, wherever applicable, the Company is confident that the outcome in the below cases would be in the favour of the Company and is of view that no provision is required in respect of these cases.

a. Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts (The Company expects a favorable outcome against all the cases)
Particulars	As at 31 March 2025	As at 31 March 2024
I) Income tax related matters	32.41	32.41
II) Sales tax related matters	5.05	4.83
III) Goods and services tax related matters	65.11	3.00
IV) Civil matters i) Stamp duty case for the plot taken on 99 years lease in Noida	9.10	9.10
b. Other money for which the Company is contingently liable
Particulars	As at 31 March 2025	As at 31 March 2024
i) Custom duty	125.46	18.65

Differential amount of customs duty payable by the Company in case of non fulfilment of export obligation against the import of capital goods made at concessional rate of duty. Based on the past sales performance and the future sales plan, management is quite hopeful to meet out the obligations by executing the required volume of exports in future.

B. Commitments

Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account (net of advances) and not provided for '' 217.01 (as on 31 March 2024''731.66). Refer note 3 and 7 for details.

43 SEGMENT REPORTINGBasis for segmentation

Segment information is presented in respect of the Company''s key operating segments. The operating segments are based on the Company''s management and internal reporting structure.

Operating Segments

The Company''s Board of Directors have been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (''CODM''), since they are responsible for all major decisions with respect to the preparation and execution of business plan, preparation of budget, planning, alliance, merger and acquisition, and expansion of any new facility.

In the opinion of the Board, there is only one reportable segment (''Food products''). Accordingly, no separate disclosure for segment reporting is required to be made in the financial statements of the Company.

iii) Non-current assets

The Company has common non-current assets for producing goods/ providing services to domestic and overseas markets. Hence, separate figures for other assets/ additions to property, plant and equipment have not been furnished.

C. Information about major customers (from external customers)

During the year ended 31 March 2025, Company does not have transactions with any single external customer having 10% or more of its revenue. ('' Nil for the year ended 31 March 2024).

44 LEASESA. Leases as lessee

a) The Company has taken various residential, office, warehouse and shop premises under lease agreements.

b) The aggregate lease rentals payable are disclosed in note 4 and note 40.

B. Leases as lessor

Operating leases

The Company has leased out a part of its building, plant and machinery under a job work arrangement. In addition, certain office premises have also been leased out. All these arrangements are under short term cancelable operating leases of less than 12 months.

Amounts recognised in profit or loss

During the year ended 31 March 2025, lease rentals of '' 43.31 (31 March 2024: '' 64.15) have been included in other operating revenue / other income (refer note 32 and 33). There is a contingency attached to the future lease income and are therefore can not be ascertained.

46 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Company contributes to the following post-employment defined benefit plans.

(i) Defined Contribution Plans:

Provident fund

The Company makes contribution towards provident fund for employees. The Company''s contribution to the Employees Provident Fund is deposited to the government under the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.The contribution payable to the plan by the Company is at the rate specified under the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

(ii) Defined benefit plan:

Gratuity

The Company operates a post-employment defined benefit plan for Gratuity. This plan entitles an employee to receive half month''s salary for each year of completed service at the time of retirement/exit. This scheme is funded by the plan assets.

The employee''s gratuity fund scheme is managed by Life Insurance Corporation of India and State Bank of India Life Insurance. The scheme provides for lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death while in employment or on termination of employment of an amount equivalent to 15 days salary payable for each completed year of service or part thereof in excess of 6 months subject to no ceiling. Vesting occurs upon completion of 5 years of service. The present value of obligation is determined based on actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognize each year of service as giving rise to additional employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation.

The assets managed are highly liquid in nature and the Company does not expect any significant liquidity risk.

The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of inflation, seniority, promotion, business plan, HR policy and other relevant factors on long term basis as provided in relevant accounting standard.

The overall expected rate of return on assets is determined based on the actual rate of return during the current year.

On an annual basis, an asset-liability matching study is done by the Company whereby the Company contributes the net increase in the actuarial liability to the plan manager in order to manage the liability risk.

D. Actuarial assumptions

a) Economic assumptions

The following were the principal actuarial assumptions at the reporting date. The discount rate is generally based upon the market yields available on Government bonds at the accounting date relevant to currency of benefit payments for a term that matches the liabilities. Salary growth rate is company''s long term best estimate as to salary increases & takes account of inflation, seniority, promotion, business plan, HR policy and other relevant factors on long term basis as provided in relevant accounting standard. These valuation assumptions are as follows:-

G. Description of risk exposures:

Valuations are based on certain assumptions, which are dynamic in nature and vary over time. As such company

is exposed to various risks as follow-

a) Salary Increases- Actual salary increases will increase the Plan''s liability. Increase in salary increase rate assumption in future valuations will also increase the liability.

b) Investment Risk - If Plan is funded then assets liabilities mismatch & actual investment return on assets lower than the discount rate assumed at the last valuation date can impact the liability.

c) Discount Rate: Reduction in discount rate in subsequent valuations can increase the plan''s liability.

d) Mortality & disability - Actual deaths & disability cases proving lower or higher than assumed in the valuation can impact the liabilities.

(iii) Other long-term employee benefits:

The Company provides for compensated absences to its employees. The employees can carry-forward a portion of the unutilised accrued compensated absences and utilise it in future service years or receive cash compensation on termination of employment. Since the compensated absences do not fall due wholly within twelve months after the end of the year in which the employees render the related service and are also not expected to be utilized wholly within twelve months after the end of such year, the benefit is classified as a long-term employee benefit. During the year ended 31 March 2025, the Company has incurred an expense on compensated absences amounting to '' 17.07 millions (31 March 2024''10.65 millions). The Company determines the expense for compensated absences basis the actuarial valuation of the present value of the obligation, using the Projected Unit Credit Method.

a) Unless otherwise stated, all related party transactions have been entered on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm''s length transactions. Outstanding balances at the year-end are unsecured and interest free and settlement occurs in cash.

b) The above information has been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis of information available with the Company and relied upon by the auditors.

48 SHARE-BASED PAYMENT TO EMPLOYEESA. Description of share-based based payment to employees

i. Share option programme (equity-settled)

On 31 December 2017, the Company established share option programme that entitle certain employees of the Company to purchase shares in the Company. Under these plans, holders of vested options are entitled to purchase shares at the exercise price of the shares at respective date of grant of options. The key terms and conditions related to the grants under these plans are as follows; all options are to be settled by the delivery of shares.

49 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following explains the judgements and estimates made in determining the fair values of the financial instruments. To provide an indication about the reliability of the inputs used in determining fair value, the Company has classified its financial instruments into the three levels prescribed under the accounting standard.

Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for financial instruments.

Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3: unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

Valuation techniques used to determine fair value

The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities are included at the amount that would be received to sell an asset and paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The following methods were used to estimate the fair values :

- Trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents, loans, other financial assets, borrowings, trade payables and other financial liabilities: Approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.

- Borrowings taken by the Company are as per the Company''s credit and liquidity risk assessment and there is no comparable instrument having the similar terms and conditions with related security being pledged and hence the carrying value of the borrowings represents the best estimate of fair value.

Risk management framework

The Company''s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company''s activities. The Company, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to maintain a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.

The Company''s activities expose it to market risk (foreign exchange and interest risk), liquidity risk and credit risk. The Company''s board of directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company''s risk management framework. This note explains the sources of risk which the entity is exposed to and how the entity manages the risk and the related impact in the financial statements.

i. Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial asset fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company''s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each financial asset. The carrying amounts of financial assets represents the maximum credit risk exposure.

A default on a financial asset is when the counterparty fails to make contractual payments as per agreed terms. This definition of default is determined by considering the business environment in which entity operates and other macro-economic factors.

The Company has a credit risk management policy in place to limit credit losses due to nonperformance of counterparties. The Company monitors its exposure to credit risk on an ongoing basis. Assets are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Where loans and receivables are written off, the Company continues to engage in enforcement activity to attempt to recover the dues.

Trade receivables

The Company''s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. However, management also considers the factors that may influence the credit risk of its customer base, including the default risk of the industry and country in which customers operate.

The Company establishes an allowance for impairment that represents its expected credit losses in respect of trade and other receivables. The management uses a simplified approach for the purpose of computation of expected credit loss for trade receivables. An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date.

The risk management committee has established a credit policy under which each new customer is analysed individually for credit worthiness before the standard payments and delivery terms & conditions are offered. The Company''s review includes external ratings, if they are available, financial statements, credit agency information, industry information and business intelligence. Sale limits are established for each customer and reviewed annually. Any sales exceeding those limits require approval from the appropriate authority as per policy. In monitoring customer credit risk, customers are grouped according to their credit characteristics, including whether they are an individual or a legal entity, whether they are a institutional, dealers or end-user customer, their geographic location, industry, trade history with the Company and existence of previous financial difficulties.

A default on a financial asset is when counterparty fails to make payments within 30 days when they fall due."

The Company based on internal assessment which is driven by the historical experience/ current facts available in relation to default and delays in collection thereof, the credit risk for trade receivables is considered low. The Company estimates its allowance for trade receivable using expected credit loss. Individual receivables which are known to be uncollectible are written off by reducing the carrying amount of trade receivable and the amount of the loss is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss within other expenses.

Cash and cash equivalents and deposits with banks

Credit risk related to cash and cash equivalents and bank deposits is managed by only investing in deposits with highly rated banks and financial institutions and diversifying bank deposits and accounts in different banks. Credit risk is considered low because the Company deals with highly rated banks and financial institution.

Loans

Loans are measured at amortised cost . Credit risk related to these financial assets is managed by monitoring the recoverability of such amounts continuously, while at the same time internal control system are in place to ensure the amounts are within defined limits.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost includes security deposits and other receivables. Credit risk related to these financial assets is managed by monitoring the recoverability of such amounts continuously, while at the same time internal control system are in place to ensure the amounts are within defined limits. Credit risk is considered low because the Company is in possession of the underlying asset (in case of security deposit) or as per trade experience (other receivables from revenue sharing arrangements). Further, the Company creates provision by assessing individual financial asset for expectation of any credit loss basis 12 month expected credit loss model.

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Company''s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company''s reputation.

Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities and the cash flow generated from operations to meet obligations when due and to close out market positions. Due to the dynamic nature of the underlying businesses, Company treasury maintains flexibility in funding by maintaining availability under committed credit lines.

Management monitors rolling forecasts of the Company''s liquidity position (comprising the undrawn borrowing facilities) and cash and cash equivalents on the basis of expected cash flows. This is generally carried out at local level in the operating companies of the Company in accordance with practice and limits set by the Company. These limits vary by location to take into account the liquidity of the market in which the entity operates. In addition, the Company''s liquidity management policy involves projecting cash flows in major currencies and considering the level of liquid assets necessary to meet these, monitoring balance sheet liquidity ratios against internal and external regulatory requirements and maintaining debt financing plans.

The inflows/(outflows) disclosed in the above table represent the contractual undiscounted cash flows relating to derivative financial liabilities held for risk management purposes and which are not usually closed out before contractual maturity.

iii. Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices - such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates - will affect the Company''s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return.

The Company uses derivatives like Foreign-currency forward contracts and Wheat Forward Contracts to manage market risks on account of foreign exchange fluctuations and fluctuation in prices of refined wheat flour (maida). All such transactions are carried out within the guidelines set by the Board of directors.

The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk on certain transactions that are denominated in a currency other than entity''s functional currency, hence exposure to exchange rate fluctuations arises. The risk is that the functional currency value of cash flows will vary as a result of movements in exchange rates. In respect of other monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, the Company''s policy is to ensure that its net exposure is kept to an acceptable level by buying or selling foreign currencies at spot rates when necessary to address short-term imbalances.

Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.The Company''s interest rate risk arises from:-- Borrowings which are made at market rate of interest at the time of borrowings.- Bank deposits which are made at market rate of interest at the time of deposit.

Fair value sensitivity analysis for fixed-rate instruments

The Company does not account for any fixed-rate financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. Therefore, a change in interest rates at the reporting date would not affect profit or loss.

Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable-rate instruments

A reasonably possible change of 100 basis points in interest rates at the reporting date would have increased (decreased) equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular foreign currency exchange rates, remain constant.

50 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

For the purpose of the Company''s capital management, capital includes issued equity capital, securities premium and all other reserves attributable to the equity holder. The primary objective of the Company''s capital management is to maximise the shareholder value.

Management assessees the Company''s capital requirement in order to maintain an efficient overall financing structure while avoiding excessive leverage. This takes into account the Company''s various classes of debt.

Previous year - On promoting education including special education '' 5.99, on promoting health care including preventive care and sanitation '' 4.11, on environment sustainability and animal welfare '' 2.98, on eradicating hunger and malnutrition '' 0.28."

# Amount spent during the year is for the purpose other than construction/acquision of an asset and no amount is yet to be paid in cash.

** Reason for shortfall

Amount remaining unspent pertains to "Ongoing/Multilayer Projects" approved by CSR committee which will be spent in the coming years.

Details of Deposit in Unspent CSR Account

As per the requirements of Section 135(5) of The Companies Act, 2013, '' 17.80 ('' 5.46 related to shortfall as on 31 March 2024) has been deposited in the special account (Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Limited - Unspent CSR Account) on 28 April 2025 related to shortfall as on 31 March 2025, which will be spent in the coming years.

53 NOTE ON INTERMEDIARY

No funds have been advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or kind of funds) by the Company to or in any other person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities ("Intermediaries") with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Intermediary shall lend or invest in party identified by or on behalf of the Company (Ultimate Beneficiaries). The Company has not received any fund from any party(s) (Funding Party) with the understanding that the Company shall whether, directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified by or on behalf of the Company ("Ultimate Beneficiaries") or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.

54 OTHER STATUTORY INFORMATIONS :

(i) The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the Company for holding any Benami property.

(ii) The Company has adopted cost model for its property, plant and equipment (including right-of-use assets) and intangible assets.

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

(iv) The Company has not any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

(v) The Company has borrowings from banks on the basis of security of current assets. The quarterly returns or statements of current assets filed by the Company with banks and financial institutions are in agreement with the books of accounts.

(vi) None of the entities in the Company have been declared wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or government or any government authority.

(vii) The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.

(viii) The Company has not entered into any scheme of arrangement which has an accounting impact on current or previous financial year.

(ix) The Company has not entered into any transactions with the struck off companies during current or previous financial year.

(x) The Company including the "Companies in the Group" (as per the provisions of the Core Investment Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016) do not have any Core Investment Company ("CIC").

(xi) The Company do not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with Registrar of Companies beyond the statutory period, except for the details mentioned below:

55 During the year ended 31 March 2025, the Company has completed its Qualified Institutional Placement (''QIP'') of fresh issue of 2,580,645 equity shares of face value of '' 10/- each for cash at an issue price of '' 1,550/- per equity share (including securities premium of '' 1,540/- per equity share) aggregating to '' 4,000.00 millions. The Company has incurred '' 97.89 millions as QIP related expenses (excluding applicable taxes of '' 15.38 millions) which have been adjusted against securities premium.

56 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has prescribed a requirement for companies under the proviso to Rule 3(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 inserted by the Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules, 2021 requiring companies, which uses accounting software for maintaining its books of account, shall use only such accounting software which has a feature of recording audit trail of each and every transaction, creating an edit log of each change made in the books of account along with the date when such changes were made and ensuring that the audit trail cannot be disabled. The Company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of account which has a feature of audit trail (edit log) facility and the same was enabled at the application level. During the year ended 31 March 2025, the Company has not enabled the feature of recording audit trail (edit log) at the database level for the said accounting software to log any direct data changes. On account of recommendation in the accounting software administration guide which states that enabling the same all the time consume storage space on the disk and can impact database performance significantly, therefore, the same is not enabled.

57 RECLASSIFICATION

The figures of the previous year have been regrouped/recast to render them comparable with the figures of the current year. The impact of such reclassification/regrouping is not material to the standalone financial statements.

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k) Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets, commitments

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss net of any reimbursement.

Where the Company expects some or all of the expenditure required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the reimbursement is recognized when, and only when, it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received if the entity settles the obligation. The reimbursement is treated as a separate asset.

If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. Expected future losses are not provided for.

A provision for onerous contract is recognised when the expected benefits to be derived by the company from a contract are lower than the unavoidable cost of meeting its obligation under the contract. The provision is measured at the present value of the lower of the expected cost of terminating the contract and the expected net cost of continuing with the contract. Before a provision is established, the company recognises any impairment loss on assets associated.

Contingent liabilities are possible obligations that arise from past events and whose existence will only be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events not wholly within the control of the entity. Where it is not probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required, or the

amount cannot be estimated reliably, the obligation is disclosed as a contingent liability, unless the probability of outflow of economic benefits is remote.

Contingent assets are not recognised in the standalone financial statements since this may result in the recognition of income that may never be realised. However, when the realisation of income is virtually certain, then the related asset is not a contingent asset and is recognized. A contingent asset is disclosed where an inflow of economic benefits is probable.

Commitments

Commitments include the amount of purchase order (net of advances) issued to parties for completion of assets. Provisions, contingent liabilities, contingent assets and commitments are reviewed at each reporting date.

Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.

l) Financial instruments

A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity. Financial instruments also include derivative contracts such as foreign exchange forward contracts, embedded derivatives in the host contract, etc.

A contract to buy or sell a non-financial item that can be settled net in cash or another financial instrument, or by exchanging financial instruments are financial instrument i.e. derivative contracts except for contracts which are entered into and continue to be held for the purpose of the receipt or delivery of a non-financial item in accordance with the Company''s expected purchase, sale or usage requirements are not financial instruments.

Financial assets

i) Initial recognition and measurement

Trade receivables are initially recognised when they are originated. All other financial assets and financial liabilities are initially recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

A financial asset (except trade receivable) is recognised initially at fair value plus or minus transaction cost that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets (other than financial assets at fair value through profit and loss). Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (''FVTPL'') are recognised immediately in

the Statement of Profit and Loss. A trade receivable without a significant financing component is initially measured at the transaction price.

ii) Classifications and subsequent measurement Classifications

The Company classifies its financial assets as subsequently measured at either amortised cost or fair value depending on the Company''s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets.

Business model assessment

The Company makes an assessment of the objective of a business model in which an asset is held at a portfolio level because this best reflects the way the business is managed and information is provided to management.

Assessment whether contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest

In assessing whether the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest, the Company considers the contractual terms of the instrument. This includes assessing whether the financial asset contains a contractual term that could change the timing or amount of contractual cash flows such that it would not meet this condition.

Debt instrument at amortised cost

A financial asset is measured at amortised cost if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as at Fair value though Profit and Loss (FVTPL):

- it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows; and

- the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the Effective Interest Rate (''EIR'') method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance income in the profit or loss. The losses arising

from impairment are recognised in the profit or loss.

Debt instrument at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)

A financial asset is measured at FVOCI only if both of the following conditions are met:

- it is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets.

- the contractual terms of the financial asset represent contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest.

After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in other comprehensive income (OCI). Interest income is recognised basis EIR method and the losses arising from Expected Credit Losses (ECL) impairment are recognised in the profit or loss.

Debt instrument at fair value through Profit and Loss [FVTPL)

Any debt instrument, which does not meet the criteria for categorization as at amortized cost or as FVOCI, is classified as at FVTPL.

Equity instruments

Equity instruments which are held for trading are classified as at FVTPL. For all other equity instruments, the Company decides to classify the same either as at FVTOCI or FVTPL. The Company makes such election on an instrument-by-instrument basis. The classification is made on initial recognition and is irrevocable.

If the Company decides to classify an equity instrument as at FVTOCI, then all fair value changes on the instrument, excluding dividends, are recognized in the OCI. There is no recycling of the amounts from OCI to P&L, even on sale of investment. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity.

Equity instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the Profit and Loss.

Investments in tax free bonds and fixed deposits are measured at amortised cost.

Investments in Subsidiaries and Associate:

Investments in Subsidiaries and Associate are carried at cost less accumulated impairment

losses, if any. Where an indication of impairment exists, the carrying amount of the investment is assessed and written down immediately to its recoverable amount. On disposal of investments in subsidiaries, associates, the difference between net disposal proceeds and the carrying amounts are recognized in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.

iii) Reclassification of financial assets

Financial assets are not reclassified subsequent to their initial recognition, except in the period after the Company changes its business model for managing financial assets.

v) Derecognition of financial assets

A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a

financial asset or part of a Company of similar financial

assets) is primarily derecognised (i.e. removed from

the Company''s Balance Sheet) when:

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

- The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ''pass-through'' arrangement; and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.

Financial liabilities

i) Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss, amortised cost, as appropriate.

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

ii) Classification and subsequent measurement

The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as described below:

Financial Liabilities measured at amortised cost

After initial recognition, financial liabilities are amortised cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Gains and losses are recognised in

profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIR amortisation process.

Financial Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss.

Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the profit or loss.

iii) Derecognition of financial liabilities

The Company derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled or expired.

Offsetting of financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is 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 (''the offset criteria'').

Derivative financial instruments

The Company holds derivative financial instruments to hedge its foreign currency exposures. Embedded derivatives are separated from the host contract and accounted for separately if the host contract is not a financial asset and certain criteria are met. Contracts to buy or sell a non-financial item that can be settled net in cash or another financial instrument, or by exchanging financial instruments are also derivative financial instruments.

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The Company enters into certain derivative contracts to hedge risks which are not designated as hedges. Such contracts are accounted for at fair value through profit or loss and are included in other gains/ (losses).

m) Treasury shares

The Company has created an Employee Benefit Trust ("EBT") for providing share-based payment to its employees. The Company uses EBT as a vehicle for distributing shares to employees under the employee stock option schemes. The EBT buys shares of the Company from the market, for giving shares to employees. The shares held by EBT are treated as treasury shares.

Own equity instruments that are reacquired (treasury shares) are recognised at cost and deducted from equity. No gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Company''s own equity instruments. Any difference between the carrying amount and the consideration, if reissued / sold, is recognised in other equity.

n) Impairment

Impairment of financial assets

The Company recognises loss allowances for expected credit loss on financial assets measured at amortised cost. At each reporting date, the Company assesses whether financial assets carried at amortised cost are credit-impaired. A financial asset is ''credit-impaired'' when one or more events that have detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial assets have occurred.

Evidence that a financial asset is credit - impaired includes the following observable data:

- significant financial difficulty of the debtor or borrower or issuer;

- a breach of contract such as a default or being past due for 90 days or more;

- the restructuring of a loan or advance by the Company on terms that the Company would not consider otherwise;

- it is probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; or

- the disappearance of an active market for a security because of financial difficulties.

The Company measures loss allowances at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses, except for the following, which are measured as 12 month expected credit losses:

Bank balances for which credit risk (i.e. the risk of default occurring over the expected life of financial instrument) has not increased significantly since initial recognition.

Loss allowances for trade receivables are always measured at an amount equal lifetime expected credit losses. Lifetime expected credit losses are the expected credit losses that result from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument.

12-month expected credit losses are the expected credit losses that result from default events that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date (or a shorter period if the expected life of the instrument is less than 12 months)

In all cases, the maximum period considered when estimating expected credit losses is the maximum contractual period over which the Company is exposed to credit risk.

When determining whether the credit risk of a financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition and when estimating expected credit losses, the Company considers reasonable and supportable information that is relevant and available without undue cost or effort. This includes both quantitative and qualitative information and analysis, based on the Company''s historical experience and informed credit assessment and including forwardlooking information.

The Company assumes that the credit risk on a financial assets has increased significantly if it is more than 90 days past due.

The Company considers a financial asset to be in default when:

- the debtor is unlikely to pay its credit obligations to the Company in full, without recourse by the Company to actions such as realizing security (if any is held); or

- the financial asset is more than 90 days past due.

Measurement of expected credit losses

Expected credit losses are a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses. Credit losses are measured as the present value of all cash shortfalls (i.e. the difference between the cash flows due to the Company in accordance with the contract and the cash flows that the Company expects to receive).

Presentation of allowance for expected credit losses in the balance sheet

Loss allowance for financial assets measured at amortised cost are deducted from the gross carrying amount of the assets.

Write-off

The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is written off (either partially or in full) to the extent that there is no realistic prospect of recovery. This is generally the case when the Company determines that the debtor does not have assets or sources of income that could generate sufficient cash flows to repay the amounts subject to the write- off. However,

financial assets that are written off could still be subject to enforcement activities in order to comply with Company''s procedures for the recovery of amount due.

Impairment of non-financial assets

The Company''s non-financial assets, other than inventories and deferred tax assets, are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset''s recoverable amount is estimated. For impairment testing, assets that do not generate independent cash inflows are grouped together into cash-generating units (CGUs). Each CGU represents the smallest Group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or CGUs.

The recoverable amount of a CGU (or an individual asset) is the higher of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. Value in use is based on the estimated future cash flows, discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the CGU (or the asset).

The Company''s corporate assets do not generate independent cash inflows. To determine impairment of a corporate asset, recoverable amount is determined for the CGUs to which the corporate asset belongs.

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. Impairment loss recognised in respect of a CGU is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the CGU, and then to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets of the CGU on a pro rata basis.

An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not subsequently reversed. In respect of other assets for which impairment loss has been recognised in prior periods, the Company reviews at reporting date whether there is any indication that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. Such a reversal is made only to the extent that the asset''s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

o) Income taxes

Income tax comprises current and deferred tax. It is recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss except to the extent that it relates to a business combination or to an item recognised directly in equity or in other comprehensive income. Section 115 BAA of the Income Tax Act 1961, introduced by Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 gives a one-time irreversible option to Domestic Companies for payment of corporate tax at reduced rates.

i. Current tax

Current tax comprises the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year and any adjustment to the tax payable or receivable in respect of previous years. The amount of current tax reflects the best estimate of the tax amount expected to be paid or received after considering the uncertainty, if any, related to income taxes. It is measured using tax rates (and tax laws) enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

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

ii. Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the Balance Sheet and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from initial recognition of goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in

which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the reporting date, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Company intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

Current and deferred tax are recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

p) Leases

Leases under Ind AS 116

At inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. 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.

As lessee

The Company''s lease asset classes primarily consist of leases for buildings and leasehold land. The Company, at the inception of a contract, assesses whether the contract is a lease or not. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a time in exchange for a consideration. This policy has been applied to contracts existing and entered on or after 1 April 2019.

The Company elected to use the following practical expedients on initial application:

- Applied a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases of similar assets in similar economic environment with a similar end date.

- Applied the exemption not to recognize right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases with less than 12 months of lease term on the date of initial application.

- Excluded the initial direct costs from the measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application.

- Applied the practical expedient to grandfather the assessment of which transactions are leases. Accordingly, Ind AS 116 is applied only to contracts that were previously identified as leases under Ind AS 17.

The Company recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease incentives received.

The right-of-use assets is subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated depreciation, accumulated impairment losses, if any and adjusted for any remeasurement of the lease liability. The right-of-use assets is depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date over the shorter of lease term or useful life of right-of-use asset. The estimated useful lives of right-of-use assets are determined on the same basis as those of property, plant and equipment. Right-of-use assets are tested for impairment whenever there is any indication that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Impairment loss, if any, is recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the Company''s incremental borrowing rate. The lease liability is subsequently remeasured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease liability, reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease payments made and remeasuring the carrying amount to reflect any reassessment or lease modifications or to reflect revised in-substance fixed lease payments. The company recognises the amount of the re-measurement of lease liability due to modification as an adjustment to the right-of-use asset and Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss depending upon the nature of modification. Where the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset is reduced to zero and there is a further reduction in the measurement of the lease liability, the Company recognises any remaining amount of the re-measurement in Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following:

- fixed payments, including in-substance fixed payments;

- variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, initially measured using the index or rate as at the commencement date;

- amounts expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee; and

- the exercise price under a purchase option that the company is reasonably certain to exercise, lease payments in an optional renewal period if the company is reasonably certain to exercise an extension option, and penalties for early termination of a lease unless the company is reasonably certain not to terminate early.

The lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the company''s estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, if the company changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option or if there is a revised in-substance fixed lease payment.

When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset, or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero. The company presents right-of-use assets that do not meet the definition of investment property in ''property, plant and equipment'' and lease liabilities in ''financial liabilities'' in the statement of financial position.

The Company has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value. The Company recognises the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense in the Statement of Profit or Loss over the lease term.

As lessor

Leases in which the Company transfer substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the assets are classified as finance leases. Assets given under finance lease are recognized as a receivable at an

amount equal to the net investment in the lease. After initial recognition, the Company apportions lease rentals between the principal repayment and interest income so as to achieve a constant periodic rate of return on the net investment outstanding in respect of the finance lease. The interest income is recognized in the standalone statement of profit and loss. Initial direct costs such as legal cost, brokerage cost etc. are recognized immediately in the standalone statement of profit and loss.

Leases in which the Company does not transfer substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the asset are classified as operating leases. Assets subject to operating lease are included in Property, plant and equipment. Lease income on an operating income is recognized in the standalone statement of profit and loss on a straight line basis over lease term. Costs, including depreciation, are recognized as an expense in the standalone statement of profit and loss. Initial direct costs such as legal cost, brokerage cost etc. are recognized immediately in the standalone statement of profit and loss.

Assets held under lease

Leases of property, plant and equipment that transfer to the Company substantially all the risk and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. The Right-of-Use assets are measured initially at an amount equal to the lower of their fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments. Subsequent to the initial recognition, the assets are accounted for in accordance with the accounting policies applicable to similar owned assets.

Assets held under leases that do not transfer to the Company substantially all the risk and rewards of ownership (i.e. operating lease) are not recognised in the Company''s Balance Sheet.

Lease Payments

Payments made under operating leases are generally recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight line basis over the term of the lease unless such payments are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate for the lessor''s expected inflationary cost increase. Lease incentive received are recognised as an integral part of the total lease expense over the term of the lease.

Payments made under finance lease are allocated between the outstanding liability and finance cost.

The finance cost is charged to the Standalone 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.

q) Segment reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker.

The Board of Directors of the Company have been identified as being the Chief operating decision maker by the management of the Company. Refer note 43 for segment information presented.

r) Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") expenditure

CSR expenditure incurred by the Company is charged to the Standalone Statement of the Profit and Loss.

s) 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 held with banks, 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.

t) Cash flow statement

Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit for the period is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and item of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Company are segregated.

u) Earnings per share

Basic earnings/(loss) per share are calculated by dividing the net profit/(loss) for the year attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for events of bonus issue and share split. For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings/ (loss) per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

v) Equity share capital

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of equity shares are recognised as a deduction from equity. Income tax relating to transaction costs of an equity transaction is accounted for in accordance with Ind AS 12.

w) Cash dividend

The Company recognises a liability to make cash distributions to equity holders when the distribution is authorised and the distribution is no longer at the discretion of the Company. As per the corporate

laws in India, a distribution is authorised when it is approved by the shareholders. A corresponding amount is recognised directly in equity.

x) Recent pronouncements

Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") notifies new standard or amendments to the existing standards under Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules as issued from time to time. For the year ended March 31, 2024, MCA has not notified any new standard or amendments to the existing standards applicable to the Company.

The Company had entered into lease agreement with M.P Audyogik Kendra Vikas Nigam Indore Ltd (authorities) on 12 Feb 2018 for lease of land in Industrial Park, District Dhar (M.P), possession for which was received by the Company on 21 March 2018. Subsequently basis discussion the MPIDC officials, Company has filed a fresh extension letter on 24 May 2022 wherein it proposed to commence construction of the boundary wall in August 2022 and to commence commercial production from December 2023. The Board of Directors in its meeting held on 28 May 2022 have approved the aforesaid revised plan for construction of the manufacturing facility with proposed date of operation as 30 April 2024 which has been accepted by MPIDC vide its letter dated 18 October 2022. Further in current year, Company has submitted letter vide dated 13 December 2023 with revised cost of project and extension of date of production i.e. completion of Building by June 2024 and commencement of operations from September 2024. Company is confident that it will be able to obtain extension as may be required in due course without any significant penalty / charge levied by MPIDC.

The Company had deposited ''3.00 under protest as a result of search proceeding performed by Superintendent CGST, Gautam Budh Nagar in which it was alleged that Kulcha and Buns should be subject to Goods and Services Tax. The Company has taken a legal opinion basis which it does not expect any liability to arise in this matter and will be making application for refund of amount paid under protest in near term.

c. Other pending litigations

(a) The Company had obtained a stay against Punjab VAT Act levying entry tax on Furnace Oil on the basis of High Court judgment delivered on the same point in an another case which is pending before Supreme Court. The estimated amount of tax and interest thereon upto 31 March 2024 of ''5.43 (31 March 2023 ''5.13) (including interest of ''3.74 (31 March 2023 ''3.44)) has been provided in the books of accounts.

(b) A demand of ''2.37 and ''3.75 related with FY 2008-09 and FY 2009-10 respectively was pending with DETC, Ludhiana. The matter was related with input tax credit claimed by assessee on purchase of HSD. The Company had demanded to start the proceeding without depositing the 25% of amount demanded. The department rejected the appeal of the Company. The Company filed the writ petition in High Court which accepted the contention of assessee & remanded the case back to DETC, Ludhiana. During the year ended 31 March 2024, the Company has opted for the Punjab One Time Settlement Scheme for recovery of outstanding dues 2023 and paid ''2.74 as full and final settlement towards the tax liability as against ''18.68 provision

in the books of account. Accordingly, an amount of ''15.02 has been written back and disclosed under "Liabilities no longer required written back" in Other Income and an amount of ''0.92, representing interest accrued on the principal amount for the current year, has been netted from "Others" in Finance costs. The Company had created the provision in books for amount demanded and has also accrued the interest @ 1.5% per month. The estimated amount of sales tax as at 31 March 2023 was 6.63 and ''11.13 (including interest of ''4.26 and ''7.38) which was provided in the books of accounts.

(c) A demand of ''1.91 (31 March 2023 ''1.91), 1.60 (31 March 2023 ''1.60), 0.09 (31 March 2023 ''0.09) and 0.16 (31 March 2023 ''0.16) for assessment year 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17 and 2017-18 respectively on account of pending C forms and F forms raised by Deputy Commissioner, Gautam Budh Nagar Noida, Uttar Pradesh pending to be deposited with the sales tax department has been provided for in the books of accounts.

(d) A demand of ''0.12 (31 March 2023 ''0.12), 0.82 (31 March 2023 ''0.82) and 0.15 (31 March 2023 ''0.15) for assessment year 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14 respectively on account of pending C forms and F forms raised by VAT Officer, Delhi pending to be deposited with the sales tax department has been provided for in the books of accounts.

(e) A demand of ''0.03 (31 March 2023 Nil) for assessment year 2016-17 on account of mismatch in ITC raised by Excise Taxation Officer, Ludhiana, Punjab pending to be deposited with the sales tax department has been provided for in the books of accounts.

d. Pursuant to recent judgement by the Hon''ble Supreme Court dated 28 February 2019, it was held that basic wages, for the purpose of provident fund, to include special allowances which are common for all employees. However, there is uncertainty with respect to the applicability of the judgement and year from which the same applies. The Company has assessed that there was no impact of the same for current year since provident fund was already deducted on such special allowance for current year. Owing to the aforesaid uncertainity and pending clarification from the authorities in this regard, the Company had not recognised any provision for the years prior to 28 February 2019. Further, management also believes that the impact of the same on the Company will not be material."

B. Contingent Assets

The Company does not have any contingent asset as on 31 March 2024 (''Nil as on 31 March 2023).

C. Commitments

Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account (net of advances) and not provided for ''731.66 (as on 31 March 2023 ''243.37).

43 SEGMENT REPORTING

Basis for segmentation

Segment information is presented in respect of the Company''s key operating segments. The operating segments are based on the Company''s management and internal reporting structure.

Operating Segments

The Company''s Board of directors have been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (''CODM''), since they are responsible for all major decisions with respect to the preparation and execution of business plan, preparation of budget, planning, alliance, merger and acquisition, and expansion of any new facility.

In the opinion of the Board, there is only one reportable segment ("Revenue from food products"). Accordingly, no separate disclosure for segment reporting is required to be made in the financial statements of the Company.

44 LEASES

A. Leases as lessee

a) The Company has taken various residential, office, warehouse and shop premises under lease agreements.

b) The aggregate lease rentals payable are disclosed in note 5 and note 40. i. Leases as lessor

Operating leases

The Company has leased out a part of its building, plant and machinery under a job work arrangement. In addition, certain office premises have also been leased out. All these arrangements are under short term cancelable operating leases of less than 12 months.

Amounts recognised in profit or loss

During the year ended 31 March 2024, lease rentals of ''64.15 (31 March 2023: ''68.84) have been included in other operating revenue / other income (refer note 32 and 33). There is a contingency attached to the future lease income and are therefore can not be ascertained.

(ii) Defined benefit plan:

Gratuity

TheCompanyoperatesapost-employmentdeflnedbenefltplanforGratuity.Thisplanentitlesanemployeetoreceivehalf month''s salary for each year of completed service at the time ofretirement/exit. This scheme is funded by the plan assets. The employee''s gratuity fund scheme is managed by Life Insurance Corporation of India and State Bank of India Life Insurance. The scheme provides for lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death while in employment or on termination of employment of an amount equivalent to 15 days salary payable for each completed year of service or part thereof in excess of 6 months subject to no ceiling. Vesting occurs upon completion of 5 years of service. The present value of obligation is determined based on actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognize each year of service as giving rise to additional employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation."

The most recent actuarial valuation of plan assets and the present value of the defined benefit obligation for gratuity were carried out as at 31 March 2024 and 31 March 2023. The present value of the defined benefit obligations and the related current service cost and past service cost, were measured using the Projected Unit Credit Method.

G. Description of Risk Exposures:

Valuations are based on certain assumptions, which are dynamic in nature and vary over time. As such company is exposed to various risks as follow-

a) Salary Increases- Actual salary increases will increase the Plan''s liability. Increase in salary increase rate assumption in future valuations will also increase the liability.

b) Investment Risk - If Plan is funded then assets liabilities mismatch & actual investment return on assets lower than the discount rate assumed at the last valuation date can impact the liability.

c) Discount Rate: Reduction in discount rate in subsequent valuations can increase the plan''s liability.

d) Mortality & disability - Actual deaths & disability cases proving lower or higher than assumed in the valuation can impact the liabilities.

e) Withdrawals - Actual withdrawals proving higher or lower than assumed withdrawals and change of withdrawal rates at subsequent valuations can impact Plan''s liability."

(iii) Other long-term employee benefits:

The Company provides for compensated absences to its employees. The employees can carry-forward a portion of the unutilised accrued compensated absences and utilise it in future service years or receive cash compensation on termination of employment. Since the compensated absences do not fall due wholly within twelve months after the end of the year in which the employees render the related service and are also not expected to be utilized wholly within twelve months after the end of such year, the benefit is classified as a long-term employee benefit. During the year ended 31 March 2024, the Company has incurred an expense on compensated absences amounting to ''10.65 (31 March 2023 ''12.25). The Company determines the expense for compensated absences basis the actuarial valuation of the present value of the obligation, using the Projected Unit Credit Method.

Notes:-

a (i) The investments in equity shares of subsidiaries and associates are measured at cost less impairment losses.

(ii) The investments in equity shares of other companies are measured at FVTPL. The investments have been measured at book value.

b In accordance with amendment Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified in IndAS 113 on 30 March 2019, fair value measurement of lease liabilities is not required. The fair value of non-current assets and noncurrent liabilities (except lease liabilities) are valued based upon Discounted cashflows valuation method. The valuation model considers the present value of expected payments, discounted using a risk-adjusted discount rate. The own non-performance risk was assessed to be insignificant.

c Fair valuation of financial assets and liabilities with short term maturities is considered as approximate to respective carrying amount due to the short term maturities of these instruments.

d The fair value of non-current borrowings is based upon a discounted cash flow analysis that used the aggregate cash flows from principal and finance costs over the life of the debt and current market interest rates.

Valuation process

The finance department of the Company performs the valuations of financial assets and liabilities required for financial reporting purposes for level 3 fair values. The Company relies on them for instruments measured using level 1 valuation. The Company using quoted price/ NAV''s published, for the derivative instruments measured using level fair values, the Company obtains the valuation from the bank from whom the derivatives are taken.

The commodity forward contracts (i.e. Derivative contract for purchase of wheat) are valued using valuation techniques, which employs the use of market observable inputs. The Company obtains the valuation from the relevant vendor from whom the derivatives are taken.

This team reports directly to the Chief financial officer (CFO). Discussions of valuation processes and results are held between the CFO and the finance team at least once every year in line with the Company''s reporting year.

Changes in level 2 and 3 fair values are analysed at the end of each reporting year.

II. Financial risk management

Risk management framework

The Company''s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company''s activities. The Company, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to maintain a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.

The Company''s internal auditor oversees how management monitors compliance with the Company''s risk management policies and procedures and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Company. Internal Audit undertakes both regular and ad hoc reviews of risk management controls and procedures, the results of which are reported to the management.

The Company has exposure to the following risks arising from financial instruments:

- credit risk; liquidity risk; and

- market risk

The Company''s activities expose it to market risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. In order to minimise any adverse effects on the financial performance of the company, derivative financial instruments, such as foreign exchange forward contracts are entered to hedge certain foreign currency risk exposures, commodity price derivatives to hedge certain commodity price exposures. Derivatives are used exclusively for hedging purposes and not as trading or speculative instruments.

i. Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations resulting in a financial loss to the Company. Credit risk arises principally from trade receivables, derivative financial instruments, loans and advances, cash and cash equivalents and deposits with banks.

Trade receivables

The Company''s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. However, management also considers the factors that may influence the credit risk of its customer base, including the default risk of the industry and country in which customers operate.

The Company establishes an allowance for impairment that represents its expected credit losses in respect of trade and other receivables. The management uses a simplified approach for the purpose of computation of expected credit loss for trade receivables. An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date.

The risk management committee has established a credit policy under which each new customer is analysed individually for credit worthiness before the standard payments and delivery terms & conditions are offered. The Company''s review includes external ratings, if they are available, financial statements, credit agency information, industry information and business intelligence. Sale limits are established for each customer and reviewed annually. Any sales exceeding those limits require approval from the appropriate authority as per policy. In monitoring customer credit risk, customers are grouped according to their credit characteristics, including whether they are an individual or a legal entity, whether they are a institutional, dealers or end-user customer, their geographic location, industry, trade history with the Company and existence of previous financial difficulties.

A default on a financial asset is when counterparty fails to make payments within 90 days when they fall due.

ii. Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Company''s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company''s reputation.

Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities and the cash flow generated from operations to meet obligations when due and to close out market positions. Due to the dynamic nature of the underlying businesses, Company treasury maintains flexibility in funding by maintaining availability under committed credit lines.

The inflows/(outflows) disclosed in the above table represent the contractual undiscounted cash flows relating to derivative financial liabilities held for risk management purposes and which are not usually closed out before contractual maturity.

iii. Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices - such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates - will affect the Company''s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return.

The Company uses derivatives like Foreign-currency forward contracts and Wheat Forward Contracts to manage market risks on account of foreign exchange fluctuations and fluctuation in prices of refined wheat flour (maida). All such transactions are carried out within the guidelines set by the Board of directors.

Commodity price risk

The Company is affected by the price volatility of certain commodities. Its operating activities require the ongoing purchase and processing of refined wheat flour i.e. Maida and therefore require a continuous supply of maida or wheat. Due to the significantly increased volatility in the price/supply of the maida, the Company also entered into various purchase contracts for wheat (for which there is an active market).

The Company''s Board of Directors has developed and enacted a risk management strategy regarding commodity price risk and its mitigation. Based on a 12-month forecast of the required Maida supply, the Company hedges the purchase price using forward wheat purchase contracts. The forward contracts may/may not result in physical delivery of wheat but are being used to hedge to offset the effect of price changes in Maida. The Company has hedged approximately 0% (previous year 12.5%) of its expected wheat/maida purchases.

Currency risk

The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk on certain transactions that are denominated in a currency other than entity''s functional currency, hence exposure to exchange rate fluctuations arises. The risk is that the functional currency value of cash flows will vary as a result of movements in exchange rates.

In respect of other monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, the Company''s policy is to ensure that its net exposure is kept to an acceptable level by buying or selling foreign currencies at spot rates when necessary to address short-term imbalances.

50 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

The Company''s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business. Management monitors the return on capital on a yearly basis as well as the level of dividends to ordinary shareholders which is given based on approved dividend policy. The Board of Directors seeks to maintain a balance between the higher returns that might be possible with higher levels of borrowings and the advantages and security afforded by a sound capital position.

The Company capital consists of equity attributable to equity holders that includes equity share capital, reserves, retained earnings and long term borrowings.

Details of Deposit in Unspent CSR Account

As per the requirements of Section 135(5) of The Companies Act, 2013, ''5.46 C''3.69 related to shortfall as on 31 March

2023) has been deposited in the special account (Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Limited - Unspent CSR Account) on 18

April 2024 related to shortfall as on 31 March 2024, which will be spent in the coming years.

53 NOTE ON INTERMEDIARY

No funds have been advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or kind of funds) by the Company to or in any other person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities ("Intermediaries") with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Intermediary shall lend

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The Company does not face a significant liquidity risk with regard to its lease liabilities as the current assets are sufficient to meet the obligations related to lease liabilities as and when they fall due.

The Company has taken variuos long term leases which typically run for a period of 3 to 99 years with an option to renew the lease after that date. For, certain leases, the lease rental is increased every 1 to 3 years. The company is restricted from entering into any sub-lease agreements.

The Company has taken certain rented premises on lease with contract terms within one year. These leases are short-term in nature and the Company has elected not to recognise right-of-use-assets and lease liabilities for these assets. The Company incurred Rs. 25.80 (31 March 2022 Rs. 21.71) during the year towards expenses relating to short-term leases for which the recognition exemption has been applied (Refer note 40).

The total cash outflow for leases (including short term leases) is Rs. 42.12 (31 March 2022 Rs. 32.37) during the year.

a. Terms and rights attached to equity shares

(i) The Company has issued one class of equity shares having a par value of Rs.10 per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The equity shareholders are entitled to receive dividend as declared from time to time.

(ii) In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holder of equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining assets of the Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the shareholder.

Nature of reserves

Capital reserve

Capital reserve is on account of the business combination transaction as per the Court Scheme dated 04 July 2014. Securities premium

Securities premium account is used to record the premium on issue of shares. The reserve is utilised in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

Retained earnings

Retained earnings comprises of undistributed earnings after taxes.

Other comprehensive income/ (loss)

Remeasurement of defined benefit plans (included in retained earnings)

"Remeasurement of defined benefit plans represents the following as per Ind AS 19, employee benefits:

(a) actuarial gains and losses

(b) the return on plan assets, excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability (asset); and

(c) any change in the effect of the asset ceiling, excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability (asset)

Share options outstanding account

The share options outstanding account is used to recognize the grant date fair value of options issued to employees under the employee stock option scheme.

The final dividend paid by the Company during the year, which was declared in the previous year, is in accordance with Section 123 of the Act to the extent it applies to payment of dividend. The interim dividend declared and paid by the Company during the year and until the date of this audit report is in accordance with section 123 of the Companies Act 2013. As stated in Note 21 to the financial statements, the Board of Directors of the Company has proposed final dividend for the year which is subject to the approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The dividend declared is in accordance with section 123 of the Act to the extent it applies to declaration of dividend.

* The term loan of ICICI Bank Limited is secured by first pari passu charge on all moveable and immovable fixed assets (PPE) both current and future of the Rajpura, Phillaur and Tahliwal plant. These loans are further secured by first pari passu charge on current assets both present and future of the Rajpura, Phillaur and Tahliwal plant.

** The term loan of HDFC Bank Limited is secured by first charge by way of hypothecation on entire fixed assets (PPE) of the Greater Noida unit. These loans are further secured by way of collateral security of equitable mortgage of factory land measuring 18,720 Sqm situated at 11- A, Udyog Vihar, Greater Noida.

*** The term loan of PNB Bank Limited is secured by first pari passu charge on all moveable and immovable fixed assets (PPE) both current and future of the Rajpura, Phillaur and Tahliwal plant of the Rajpura, Phillaur and Tahliwal plant. These loans are further secured by first pari passu charge on current assets of the Rajpura, Phillaur and Tahliwal plant.

**** Vehicle loans taken from banks and others are secured by hypothecation of respective vehicles.

The Company was awarded grants under Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG), Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Technology Upgradation, Establishment, Modernisation of Food Processing Industries under NMFP and Scheme for Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure. The Company has received grant of Rs. 12.97 during the year ended 31 March 2023 under Scheme for Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure. The grants received in earlier years were conditional upon fulfillment of export obligations in case of EPCG purchase of specified plant and machinery in a specified region. The amount received under grants is recognised as deferred income and is being amortised over the useful life of the plant and machinery in proportion in which the related depreciation expense is recognised.

* The Company has taken the working capital limits from HDFC Bank Limited which are secured against entire current assets (existing and future) of Noida Unit. The facilities availed from HDFC Bank Limited carries floating rate of interest @ MCLR 0.30% @ 7.20% per annum (MCLR 0.30% @ ranging from 6.00% to 7.20% per annum for the year ended 31 March 2022). (Refer Note 15 cash and cash equivalents)

The Company has also taken the working capital limits from ICICI Bank Limited which are secured by first pari passu charge on all moveable and immovable fixed assets (PPE) both current and future of the Rajpura, Phillaur and Tahliwal plant. These loans are further secured by first pari passu charge on current assets both present and future of the Rajpura, Phillaur and Tahliwal plant. The facilities availed from ICICI Bank Limited carries floating rate of interest @ Repo rate 3.00% spread ranging from 6.00% to 8.37% per annum (Repo rate 3.00% spread ranging from 6.00% to 7.00% per annum for the year ended 31 March 2022).

The Company has also taken working capital limits from Axis Bank Limited against fixed deposits. The facilities availed from Axis Bank Limited carries floating rate of interest @ FD rate 0.05-0.10% @ 5.96% per annum (FD rate 0.05-0.10% ranging from 3.60% to 5.20% per annum for the year ended 31 March 2022).

42 Contingent liabilities, contingent assets and commitments

A. Contingent Liabilities

On the basis of current status of below-mentioned individual cases and as per legal advice obtained by the Company, wherever applicable, the Company is confident that the outcome in the below cases would be in the favour of the Company and is of view that no provision is required in respect of these cases.

	As at 31 March 2023	As at 31 March 2022
a. Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts (The Company expects a favorable outcome against all the cases):
I) Income Tax related matters	38.10	38.10
i) Relating to Income tax demand on certain disallowance for AY 2010-11*	0.00	0.00
ii) Relating to Income tax demand on certain disallowance for AY 2011-12	0.13	0.13
iii) Relating to Income tax demand on certain disallowance for AY 2013-14	1.83	1.83
iv) Relating to Income tax demand on certain disallowance for AY 2015-16	0.18	0.18
v) Relating to Income tax demand on certain disallowance for AY 2017-18	28.89	28.89
vi) Relating to Income tax demand on certain disallowance for AY 2018-19	7.07	7.07
*The total amount of income tax demand in absolute value is Rs. 4,238, but for reporting purpose rounded upto Rs. 0.00 million.
II) Sales tax related matters
i) Sales Tax demand for assessment year 2005-06 on account of Input Tax Credit not reversed against branch transfer and benefit of deferred payment of tax on CST sales in the state of Himachal Pradesh	3.01	3.01
ii) Sales Tax demand for assessment year 2006-07 on account of Input Tax Credit not reversed against branch transfer and benefit of deferred payment of tax on CST sales in the state of Himachal Pradesh	4.83	4.83
III) Civil matters
i) Stamp duty case for the plot taken on 99 years lease in Noida	9.10	9.10
b) Others
Differential amount of Customs Duty payable by the Company in case of non fulfilment of export obligation against the import of capital goods made at concessional rate of duty. Based on the past sales performance and the future sales plan, management is quite hopeful to meet out the obligations by executing the required volume of exports in future.	5.57	11.13
Customs Duty saved against Bonded Manufacturing Scheme (MOOWR scheme) on import of capital goods. The Company has submitted bonds to government of Rs. 308.90 million (previous year - Rs. 308.90 million) which represents three times of duty saved. Duty will be payable in case of domestic sale of capital goods. Based on Company''s assessment of use of capital goods, management is quite hopeful that liability will not arise for the same.	102.83	102.83
Impact of bonus due to restrospective amendment in the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 for the financial year 2014-15 since matter is sub-judice in similar case.	10.27	10.27

The Company had entered into lease agreement with M.P Audyogik Kendra Vikas Nigam Indore Ltd (authorities) on 12 Feb 2018 for lease of land in Industrial Park, District Dhar (M.P), possession for which was received by the Company on 21 March 2018. As per MP Industrial Development Corporation Limited "MPIDC" policy, commercial production was required to be started within four years from the date of possession. Due to Covid 19 and major economic disruption, the Company had initially filed an extension letter on 10 February 2022 stating its intention to commence commercial production from 1 April 2024. Subsequent to the year end and basis discussion the MPIDC officials, Company has filed a fresh extension letter on 24 May 2022 wherein it has now proposed to commence construction of the boundary wall in August 2022 and to commence commercial production from December 2023. The Board of Directors in its meeting held on 28 May 2022 have approved the aforesaid revised plan for construction of the manufacturing facility. During the current year, the Company has filed a common application form with MPIDC which included details of proposed investment and proposed date of operation as 30 April 2024 which has been accepted by MPIDC vide its letter dated 18 October 2022 basis which the construction work has commenced.

The Company had deposited Rs. 3.00 under protest as a result of search proceeding performed by Superintendent CGST, Gautam Budh Nagar in which it was alleged that Kulcha and Buns should be subject to Goods and Services Tax. The Company has taken a legal opinion basis which it does not expect any liability to arise in this matter and will be making application for refund of amount paid under protest in near term.

c. Other pending litigations

(a) The Company had obtained a stay against Punjab VAT Act levying entry tax on Furnace Oil on the basis of High Court judgment delivered on the same point in an another case which is pending before Supreme Court. The estimated amount of tax and interest thereon upto 31 March 2023 of Rs. 5.13 (31 March 2022 Rs. 4.83) (including interest of Rs. 3.74 (31 March 2022 Rs. 3.44)) has been provided in the books of accounts.

(b) A demand of Rs. 2.37 and Rs. 3.75 related with FY 2008-09 and FY 2009-10 respectively is pending with DETC, Ludhiana. The matter is related with input tax credit claimed by assessee on purchase of HSD. The Company has demanded to start the proceeding without depositing the 25% of amount demanded. The department rejected the appeal of the Company. The Company filed the writ petition in High Court which accepted the contention of assessee & remanded the case back to DETC, Ludhiana. The Company had created the provision in books for amount demanded and has also accrued the interest @ 1.5% per month. Therefore the provision for an amount of Rs. 6.63 (31 March 2022 Rs. 6.20) and Rs. 11.13 (31 March 2022 Rs. 10.45) includes an interest of Rs. 4.26 (31 March 2022 Rs. 3.83) and Rs. 7.38 (31 March 2022 Rs. 6.70) respectively.

(c) A demand of Rs. 1.91 (31 March 2022 Rs. 1.91), 1.60 (31 March 2022 Rs. 1.60), 0.09 (31 March 2022 Rs. 0.09) and 0.16 (31 March 2022 Rs. 0.16) for assessment year 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17 and 2017-18 respectively on account of pending C forms and F forms raised by Deputy Commissioner, Gautam Budh Nagar Noida, Uttar Pradesh pending to be deposited with the sales tax department has been provided for in the books of accounts.

(d) A demand of Rs. 0.12 (31 March 2022 Rs. 0.12), 0.82 (31 March 2022 Rs. 0.82) and 0.15 (31 March 2022 Rs. 0.15) for assessment year 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14 respectively on account of pending C forms and F forms raised by VAT Officer, Delhi pending to be deposited with the sales tax department has been provided for in the books of accounts.

d. Pursuant to recent judgement by the Hon''ble Supreme Court dated 28 February 2019, it was held that basic wages, for the purpose of provident fund, to include special allowances which are common for all employees. However, there is uncertainty with respect to the applicability of the judgement and year from which the same applies. The Company has assessed that there was no impact of the same for current year since providend fund was already deducted on such special allowance for current year. Owing to the aforesaid uncertainty and pending clarification from the authorities in this regard, the Company had not recognised any provision for the years prior to 28 February 2019. Further, management also believes that the impact of the same on the Company will not be material.

B. Contingent Assets

The Company does not have any contingent asset as on 31 March 2023 (Rs. 35.07 as on 31 March 2022).

C. Commitments

Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account (net of advances) and not provided for Rs. 243.37 (as on 31 March 2022 Rs. 124.12).

43 Segment reporting

Basis for segmentation

Segment information is presented in respect of the Company''s key operating segments. The operating segments are based on the Company''s management and internal reporting structure.

Operating Segments

The Company''s Board of directors have been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (''CODM''), since they are responsible for all major decisions with respect to the preparation and execution of business plan, preparation of budget, planning, alliance, merger and acquisition, and expansion of any new facility.

In the opinion of the Board, there is only one reportable segment ("Revenue from food products"). Accordingly, no separate disclosure for segment reporting is required to be made in the financial statements of the Company.

iii) Non-current assets

The Company has common non-current assets for producing goods/ providing services to domestic and overseas markets. Hence, separate figures for other assets/ additions to property, plant and equipment have not been furnished.

C. Information about major customers (from external customers)

During the year ended 31 March 2023, Company does not have transactions with any single external customer having 10% or more of its revenue. (Rs. Nil for the year ended 31 March 2022).

44 Leases

A. Leases as lessee

a) The Company has taken various residential, office, warehouse and shop premises under lease agreements.

b) The aggregate lease rentals payable are disclosed in note 5 and note 40.

i. Leases as lessor Operating leases

The Company has leased out a part of its building, plant and machinery under a job work arrangement. In addition, certain office premises have also been leased out. All these arrangements are under short term cancelable operating leases of less than 12 months.

Amounts recognised in profit or loss

During the year ended 31 March 2023, lease rentals of Rs. 68.84 (31 March 2022: Rs. 79.74) have been included in other operating revenue / other income (refer note 32 and 33). There is a contingency attached to the future lease income and are therefore can not be ascertained.

46 Employee benefits

The Company contributes to the following post-employment defined benefit plans.

(i) Defined Contribution Plans:

Provident fund

The Company makes contribution towards provident fund for employees. The Company''s contribution to the Employees Provident Fund is deposited to the government under the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.The contribution payable to the plan by the Company is at the rate specified under the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

(ii) Defined benefit plan:

Gratuity

The Company operates a post-employment defined benefit plan for Gratuity. This plan entitles an employee to receive half month''s salary for each year of completed service at the time of retirement/exit. This scheme is funded by the plan assets.

The employee''s gratuity fund scheme is managed by Life Insurance Corporation of India and State Bank of India Life Insurance. The scheme provides for lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death while in employment or on termination of employment of an amount equivalent to 15 days salary payable for each completed year of service or part thereof in excess of 6 months subject to no ceiling. Vesting occurs upon completion of 5 years of service. The present value of obligation is determined based on actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognize each year of service as giving rise to additional employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation.

The most recent actuarial valuation of plan assets and the present value of the defined benefit obligation for gratuity were carried out as at 31 March 2023 and 31 March 2022. The present value of the defined benefit obligations and the related current service cost and past service cost, were measured using the Projected Unit Credit Method.

The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of inflation, seniority, promotion, business plan, HR policy and other relevant factors on long term basis as provided in relevant accounting standard.

The overall expected rate of return on assets is determined based on the actual rate of return during the current year.

On an annual basis, an asset-liability matching study is done by the Company whereby the Company contributes the net increase in the actuarial liability to the plan manager in order to manage the liability risk.

The weighted average duration of the defined benefit plan obligation at the end of the reporting year is 5.63 years (31 March 2022: 17.42 years).

Expected contribution to post-employment benefit plans in the next year is Rs 21.75 (31 March 2022: Rs. 24.77). G. Description of Risk Exposures:

Valuations are based on certain assumptions, which are dynamic in nature and vary over time. As such company is exposed to various risks as follow-

a) Salary Increases- Actual salary increases will increase the Plan''s liability. Increase in salary increase rate assumption in future valuations will also increase the liability.

b) Investment Risk - If Plan is funded then assets liabilities mismatch & actual investment return on assets lower than the discount rate assumed at the last valuation date can impact the liability.

c) Discount Rate: Reduction in discount rate in subsequent valuations can increase the plan''s liability.

d) Mortality & disability - Actual deaths & disability cases proving lower or higher than assumed in the valuation can impact the liabilities.

e) Withdrawals - Actual withdrawals proving higher or lower than assumed withdrawals and change of withdrawal rates at subsequent valuations can impact Plan''s liability.

(iii) Other long-term employee benefits:

The Company provides for compensated absences to its employees. The employees can carry-forward a portion of the unutilised accrued compensated absences and utilise it in future service years or receive cash compensation on termination of employment. Since the compensated absences do not fall due wholly within twelve months after the end of the year in which the employees render the related service and are also not expected to be utilized wholly within twelve months after the end of such year, the benefit is classified as a long-term employee benefit. During the year ended 31 March 2023, the Company has incurred an expense on compensated absences amounting to Rs. 12.25 (31 March 2022 Rs. 5.91). The Company determines the expense for compensated absences basis the actuarial valuation of the present value of the obligation, using the Projected Unit Credit Method.

Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined using valuation techniques which maximise the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2.

Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level 3. This is the case for unlisted equity securities.

There are no transfers between level 1 and level 2 during the year.

Valuation process

The finance department of the Company performs the valuations of financial assets and liabilities required for financial reporting purposes for level 3 fair values. The Company relies on them for instruments measured using level 1 valuation. The Company using quoted price/ NAV''s published, for the derivative instruments measured using level fair values, the Company obtains the valuation from the bank from whom the derivatives are taken.

The commodity forward contracts (i.e. Derivative contract for purchase of wheat) are valued using valuation techniques, which employs the use of market observable inputs. The Company obtains the valuation from the relevant vendor from whom the derivatives are taken.

This team reports directly to the Chief financial officer (CFO). Discussions of valuation processes and results are held between the CFO and the finance team at least once every year in line with the Company''s reporting year.

Changes in level 2 and 3 fair values are analysed at the end of each reporting year.

The carrying amounts of trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, other bank balances, current loans, other current financial assets, short-term borrowings, trade payables, other current financial liabilities are considered to be the same as their fair values, due to their short-term nature. Non-current borrowings represents approximate to the fair values. Accordingly, the same has not been discounted.

The fair values for security deposits were calculated based on cash flows discounted using a current lending rate. They are classified as level 3 fair values in the fair value hierarchy due to the inclusion of unobservable inputs including counterparty credit.

II. Financial risk management Risk management framework

The Company''s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company''s activities. The Company, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to maintain a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.

The Company''s internal auditor oversees how management monitors compliance with the Company''s risk management policies and procedures and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Company. Internal Audit undertakes both regular and ad hoc reviews of risk management controls and procedures, the results of which are reported to the management.

The Company has exposure to the following risks arising from financial instruments:

- credit risk;

- liquidity risk; and

- market risk

The Company''s activities expose it to market risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. In order to minimise any adverse effects on the financial performance of the company, derivative financial instruments, such as foreign exchange forward contracts are entered to hedge certain foreign currency risk exposures, commodity price derivatives to hedge certain commodity price exposures. Derivatives are used exclusively for hedging purposes and not as trading or speculative instruments.

i. Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations resulting in a financial loss to the Company. Credit risk arises principally from trade receivables, derivative financial instruments, loans and advances, cash and cash equivalents and deposits with banks.

Trade receivables

The Company''s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. However, management also considers the factors that may influence the credit risk of its customer base, including the default risk of the industry and country in which customers operate.

The Company establishes an allowance for impairment that represents its expected credit losses in respect of trade and other receivables. The management uses a simplified approach for the purpose of computation of expected credit loss for trade receivables. An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date.

The risk management committee has established a credit policy under which each new customer is analysed individually for credit worthiness before the standard payments and delivery terms & conditions are offered. The Company''s review includes external ratings, if they are available, financial statements, credit agency information, industry information and business intelligence. Sale limits are established for each customer and reviewed annually. Any sales exceeding those limits require approval from the appropriate authority as per policy. In monitoring customer credit risk, customers are grouped according to their credit characteristics, including whether they are an individual or a legal entity, whether they are a institutional, dealers or end-user customer, their geographic location, industry, trade history with the Company and existence of previous financial difficulties.

A default on a financial asset is when counterparty fails to make payments within 90 days when they fall due.

The Company based on internal assessment which is driven by the historical experience/ current facts available in relation to default and delays in collection thereof, the credit risk for trade receivables is considered low. The Company estimates its allowance for trade receivable using expected credit loss. Individual receivables which are known to be uncollectible are written off by reducing the carrying amount of trade receivable and the amount of the loss is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss within other expenses.

Cash and cash equivalents and deposits with banks

Cash and cash equivalents of the Company are held with banks which have high credit rating. The Company considers that its cash and cash equivalents have low credit risk based on the external credit ratings of the counterparties.

Security deposits

The Company furnished security deposits to its lessors for obtaining the premises on lease and margin money deposits to banks. The Company considers that its deposits have low credit risk or negligible risk of default as the parties are well established entities and have strong capacity to meet the obligations. Also, where the Company expects that there is an uncertainty in the recovery of deposit, it provides for suitable impairment on the same.

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Company''s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company''s reputation.

Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities and the cash flow generated from operations to meet obligations when due and to close out market positions. Due to the dynamic nature of the underlying businesses, Company treasury maintains flexibility in funding by maintaining availability under committed credit lines.

Management monitors rolling forecasts of the Company''s liquidity position (comprising the undrawn borrowing facilities) and cash and cash equivalents on the basis of expected cash flows. This is generally carried out at local level in the operating companies of the Company in accordance with practice and limits set by the Company. These limits vary by location to take into account the liquidity of the market in which the entity operates. In addition, the Company''s liquidity management policy involves projecting cash flows in major currencies and considering the level of liquid assets necessary to meet these, monitoring balance sheet liquidity ratios against internal and external regulatory requirements and maintaining debt financing plans.

The inflows/(outflows) disclosed in the above table represent the contractual undiscounted cash flows relating to derivative financial liabilities held for risk management purposes and which are not usually closed out before contractual maturity.

iii. Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices - such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates - will affect the Company''s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return.

The Company uses derivatives like Foreign-currency forward contracts and Wheat Forward Contracts to manage market risks on account of foreign exchange fluctuations and fluctuation in prices of refined wheat flour (maida). All such transactions are carried out within the guidelines set by the Board of directors.

Commodity price risk

The Company is affected by the price volatility of certain commodities. Its operating activities require the ongoing purchase and processing of refined wheat flour i.e. Maida and therefore require a continuous supply of maida or wheat. Due to the significantly increased volatility in the price/supply of the maida, the Company also entered into various purchase contracts for wheat (for which there is an active market).

The Company''s Board of Directors has developed and enacted a risk management strategy regarding commodity price risk and its mitigation. Based on a 12-month forecast of the required Maida supply, the Company hedges the purchase price using forward wheat purchase contracts. The forward contracts may/ may not result in physical delivery of wheat but are being used to hedge to offset the effect of price changes in Maida. The Company has hedged approximately 12.5% of its expected wheat/maida purchases.

Currency risk

The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk on certain transactions that are denominated in a currency other than entity''s functional currency, hence exposure to exchange rate fluctuations arises. The risk is that the functional currency value of cash flows will vary as a result of movements in exchange rates.

In respect of other monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, the Company''s policy is to ensure that its net exposure is kept to an acceptable level by buying or selling foreign currencies at spot rates when necessary to address short-term imbalances.

Currently the Company''s borrowings are within acceptable risk levels, as determined by the management, hence the Company has not taken any swaps to hedge the interest rate risk.

The Company''s main interest rate risk arises from long-term and short-term borrowings with variable rates, which expose the Company cash flow to interest rate risk. Company normally maintains most of its long term borrowings at MCLR 0.30% to 0.60% in Rupees. Company has all the long term loans HDFC Bank Limited, ICICI Bank Limited and Punjab National Bank.

Exposure to interest rate risk

The interest rate profile of the Company''s interest-bearing financial instruments as reported to the management of the Company is as follows.

Fair value sensitivity analysis for fixed-rate instruments

The Company does not account for any fixed-rate financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. Therefore, a change in interest rates at the reporting date would not affect profit or loss''

A change of 100 basis points in interest rates would have increased or decreased equity by Rs. 5.37 after tax (31 March 2022 Rs. 3.54). This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant.

Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable-rate instruments.

A reasonably possible change of 100 basis points in interest rates at the reporting date would have increased (decreased) equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular foreign currency exchange rates, remain constant.

50 Capital management

The Company’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business. Management monitors the return on capital on a yearly basis as well as the level of dividends to ordinary shareholders which is given based on approved dividend policy.

The Board of Directors seeks to maintain a balance between the higher returns that might be possible with higher levels of borrowings and the advantages and security afforded by a sound capital position.

* Nature of CSR activities

Current year - On promoting health care including preventive care and sanitation Rs. 5.68, on promoting education including special education Rs. 2.80, on environment sustainability Rs. 1.16, on eradicating hunger and malnutrition Rs. 0.10.

Previous year - On promoting education Rs. 10.21, on eradicating hunger and malnutrition Rs. 0.40, on environment sustainability Rs. 0.29, preventive health care Rs. 1.52.

# This includes amount of Rs. Nil (Previous year Rs. 10.11) transferred to trust controlled by Company in relation to CSR expenditure.

** Reason for shortfall

Amount remaining unspent pertains to "Ongoing/Multilayer Projects" approved by CSR committee which will be spent in the coming years.

Details of Deposit in Unspent CSR Account

As per the requirements of Section 135(5) of The Companies Act, 2013, Rs.3.69 has been deposited in the special account (Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Limited - Unspent CSR Account FY 2022-23) on 12 April 2023 related to shortfall as on 31 March 2023, which will be spent in the coming years.

53 (a) Share issue expenses

During the year 2020-21, the Company completed its Initial Public Offer (IPO) of 18,769,701 equity shares shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each for cash at an issue price of Rs. 288/- per equity share aggregating to Rs. 5,405.40 million, consisting of fresh issue of 1,408,592 equity shares aggregating to Rs 405.40 million and an offer for sale of 17,361,109 equity shares aggregating to Rs. 5,000.00 million by the selling shareholders. The equity shares of the Company were listed on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on 24 December 2020. The Company incurred Rs. 195.34 million as an IPO related expense (excluding taxes) which are proportionately allocated between the selling shareholders and the Company as per respective offer size. The Company''s share of these expenses (excluding taxes) of Rs 22.71 million had been adjusted against securities premium during the previous year.

54 Note on intermediary

No funds have been advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or kind of funds) by the Company to or in any other person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities ("Intermediaries") with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Intermediary shall lend or invest in party identified by or on behalf of the Company (Ultimate Beneficiaries). The Company has not received any fund from any party(s) (Funding Party) with the understanding that the Company shall whether, directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified by or on behalf of the Company ("Ultimate Beneficiaries") or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.

55 Social security

The Indian Parliament has approved the Code on Social Security, 2020 which would impact the contributions by the company towards Provident Fund and Gratuity. The Ministry of Labour and Employment had released draft rules for the Code on Social Security, 2020 on November 13, 2020, and invited suggestions from stakeholders which are under consideration by the Ministry. The Company and its Indian subsidiaries will assess the impact and its evaluation once the subject rules are notified. The Company and its Indian subsidiaries will give appropriate impact in its financial statements in the period in which, the Code becomes effective and the related rules to determine the financial impact are published.

56 Relationship with Struck off Companies

Where the company has any transactions with the companies struck off under section 248 of the companies Act, 2013 or section of the companies Act, 1956, the company shall disclose the following details namely:-

57 Regulatory informations :

(i) The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the Company for holding any Benami property.

(ii) The Company has not revalued its property, plant and equipment (including right-of-use assets) or intangible assets or both during the current or previous year.

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

(iv) The Company has not any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

(v) The Company has borrowings from banks and financial institutions on the basis of security of current assets. The quarterly returns or statements of current assets filed by the Company with banks and financial institutions are in agreement with the books of accounts.

(vi) None of the entities in the Company have been declared wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or government or any government authority.

(vii) The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.

(viii) The Company has not entered into any scheme of arrangement which has an accounting impact on current or previous financial year.

(ix) The Company including the "Companies in the Group" (as per the provisions of the Core Investment Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016) do not have any Core Investment Company ("CIC").