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Accounting Policies of Shoppers Stop Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2023

1. General Background

Shoppers Stop Limited (''SSL'' or ''the Company'') is a Company limited by shares and is domiciled in India. The Company was incorporated on June 16, 1997. The Company''s registered office is at Umang Tower, 5th Floor, Mindspace, Off. Link Road, Malad (West) Mumbai, Maharashtra India 400064.

The Company is engaged in the business of retailing a variety of household and consumer products through departmental stores. At March 31, 2023, the Company operated through departmental stores located in different cities of India.

The financial statements were approved for issue by the board of directors on April 26, 2023.

another valuation technique). In estimating the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Company takes into account the characteristics of the asset or liability, if market participants would take those characteristics into account when pricing the asset or liability, at the measurement date.

I n addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorised into Level 1, 2, or 3 based on the degree to which inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety, which are described as follows:

â¢ Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date;

â¢ Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and

â¢ Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

Fair value for measurement and/or disclosure purposes in these financial statements is determined on such a basis, except for share-based payment transactions that are within the scope of Ind AS 102, leasing transactions that are within the scope of Ind AS 116, and measurements that have some similarities to fair value but are not fair value, such as net realisable value in Ind AS 2 or value in use in Ind AS 36.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.2 CURRENT VERUS NON-CURRENT CLASSIFICATION

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

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

â¢ Held primarily for the purpose of trading

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

â¢ Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for

2. Significant Accounting Policies

2.1.1 Statement of compliance

Statement of Compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind ASs): The standalone financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) prescribed under the Section 133 of the Companies Act 2013, other relevant provisions of the Act and presentation requirements of Division II of Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013, (Ind-AS compliant Schedule III).

2.1.2 Basis of preparation and presentation

These standalone Financial Statements which comprise the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2023, the Statement of Profit and Loss, the Statement of changes in equity and the Statement of Cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2023, and other explanatory information (together hereinafter referred to as "Standalone Financial Statements" or "financial statements").

These financial statements have been prepared on historical cost basis, except for certain assets and liabilities that are measured at fair values at the end of each reporting period. The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (?) and all values are rounded to the nearest crores, except where otherwise indicated.

2.1.3Fair Value Measurement

Sr no Property, Plant and Equipment:	Useful Life as Prescribed by Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 (In Years)	Estimated Useful Life (In Years)
A Tangible Asset
1 Air Conditioning and other equipment
a) Plant and Machinery	15	5 to 17
b) Electrical Installations	15	Life as per below or lease term whichever is lower
Components -
Cabling	-	5 to 11
LED Bulbs & Non LED Fixtures	-	5 to 7
Electrical works	-	5 to 17
Firefighting systems/CCTV	-	5 to 17
EAS Systems	-	5 to 17
2 Furniture, fixtures and other fittings	10	5 to 10
3 Office Equipment''s	5	5 to 6
4 Computers
a) Servers and networks	6	5 to 6
b) End user devices such as, desktops,	3	3
laptops, etc.
5 Leasehold Improvements	On lease term	Life as per below or lease term whichever is lower
Components -
Partition Works	-	5 to 10
Flooring & Cladding	-	5 to 11
False Ceiling	-	5 to 11
Fit out works	-	5 to 12
Civil & Painting Works	-	5 to 10
Other Components	-	5 to 10
6 Vehicles	8	8
B Intangible Asset
1 Computer Software	-	6
2 Trademark and Patents	10	10

at least twelve months after the reporting period All other assets are classified as non-current. A liability is current when:

â¢ It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle

â¢ It is held primarily for the purpose of trading

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

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

The Company classifies all other liabilities as noncurrent.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities. The operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents. The Company has identified twelve months as its operating cycle.

2.3 Revenue from contract with customer

2.3.1 Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised when control of the goods or services are transferred to the customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company has generally concluded that it is the principal in its revenue arrangements except for the agency services because it typically controls the goods before transferring them to the customer and sales under sale or return basis arrangements where in the Company has w.e.f. April 01, 2018 adopted modified retrospective approach in line with Ind AS 115, Revenue from Contracts with customers.

2.3.2 Retail sale of Merchandise:

Revenue towards satisfaction of a performance obligation is measured at the amount of transaction price (net of variable consideration) allocated to that performance obligation. The transaction price of goods sold and services rendered is net of variable consideration on account of various discounts, schemes, Goods and Service Tax ( GST) offered by the Company as part of the contract.

Retail sales are recognised on delivery of the merchandise to the customer, when the property in goods and control are transferred for a price and no effective ownership control is retained.

Where the Company is the principal in the transaction the Sales are recorded at their gross values. Where the Company is effectively the agent in the transaction, the difference between the revenue and the cost of the merchandise is disclosed as other operating income. (Refer Note 20)

Point award schemes: The fair value of the consideration on sale of goods that result in award credits for customers, under the Company''s point award schemes, is allocated between the goods supplied and the award credits granted. The consideration allocated to the award credits is measured by reference to fair value from the standpoint of the holder and is recognised as revenue on redemption and / or expected redemption after breakage.

2.3.3 Gift vouchers: The amount collected on sale of a gift voucher is recognised as a liability and transferred to revenue (sales) when redeemed or to revenue (other retail operating revenue) on expiry.

2.3.4 Other retail operating revenue: Facility management fees are recognised pro-rata over the period of the contract. Revenue from store displays and sponsorships are recognised based on the period for which the products or the sponsors'' advertisements are promoted / displayed.

2.3.5 Dividend and Interest income: Dividend income from investments is recognised when the Company''s right to receive payment has been established. Interest income is accrued on time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable.

2.4 Inventories

I nventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of inventories comprise of all cost of purchase and other related costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Costs of inventories are determined on a weighted average cost basis. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated costs necessary to

make the sale. Provision is made for obsolete/ slow moving inventories.

2.5 Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets

2.5.1 Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation or

Useful life of assets different from prescribed in Schedule II has been estimated by management supported by technical assessment.

The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and the effect of any changes in estimate is accounted for prospectively.

2.5.3 Impairment losses: At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of the assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication of impairment loss exists, the recoverable amount, (i.e. higher of

amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost comprises of all cost of purchase, construction and other related costs incurred in bringing the assets to their present location and condition.

2.5.2 Depreciation / amortisation is recognised on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of respective assets as under: fair value less costs of disposal and value in use) of the asset is estimated, or, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the recoverable amount of the cash- generating unit to which the asset belongs is estimated. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount and an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

When an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or a cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its

recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

2.5.4 Deemed cost on transition to Ind AS: The Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of its Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets as of April 1, 2015 (transition date) measured as per the previous GAAP, and use that carrying value as its deemed cost as of the transition date.

2.6 Financial Instruments

Classification:

The Company classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories: -those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through other comprehensive income, or through the Statement of Profit and Loss), and - those measured at amortised cost. The classification depends on the Company''s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows. For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in the Statement of Profit and Loss or other comprehensive income. For investments in debt instruments, this will depend on the business model in which the investment is held. For investments in equity instruments, this will depend on whether the Company has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through other comprehensive income.

The Company reclassifies debt investments when and only when its business model for managing those assets changes.

Measurement:

At initial recognition, All financial assets (except trade receivable) are recognised initially at fair value, plus in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL), transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset However, trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component are measured at transaction price.

Debt instruments:

Subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the Company''s business model for managing the asset and the cash flow characteristics of the asset. There are three measurement

categories into which the Company classifies its debt instruments:

Amortised cost:

Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortised cost. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at amortised cost and is not part of a hedging relationship is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss when the asset is derecognised or impaired. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income using the effective interest rate method.

Fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI):

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

Fair value through profit and loss:

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

Equity instruments:

investments are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss as other income when the Company''s right to receive payments is established. Changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through the Statement of Profit and Loss are recognised in other income / other expenses in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Impairment losses (and reversal of impairment losses) on equity investments measured at FVOCI are not reported separately from other changes in fair value.

Impairment of financial assets:

The Company assesses on a forward looking basis the expected credit losses associated with its assets carried at amortised cost and FVOCI debt instruments. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.

Derecognition of financial assets:

A financial asset is derecognised only when -the Company has transferred the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset or retains the contractual rights to receive the cash flows of the financial asset, but assumes a contractual obligation to pay the cash flows to one or more recipients. Where the Company has transferred an asset, the Company evaluates whether it has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of the financial asset. In such cases, the financial asset is derecognised. Where the Company has not transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is not derecognised. Where the Company has neither transferred a financial asset nor retains substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is derecognised if the Company has not retained control of the financial asset. Where the Company retains control of the financial asset, the asset is continued to be recognised to the extent of continuing involvement in the financial asset.

Offsetting financial instruments:

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet where 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 legally enforceable right must not be contingent on future events and must be enforceable in the normal course of business and in the event of default insolvency or bankruptcy of the Company or the counterparty.

2.6.1 Investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures: The Company has elected to account for its equity investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures under Ind AS 27 on Separate Financial Statements, at cost. At the end of each reporting period the Company assesses whether there are indicators of diminution in the value of its investments and provides for impairment loss, where necessary. .

2.6.2 F inancial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the issue of financial liabilities are deducted from the fair value of the financial liabilities on initial recognition. After initial recognition, all financial liabilities (other than financial guarantee contracts and derivative instruments - see below) are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The Company has not designated any financial liability as FVTPL.

2.6.3 F inancial guarantee contracts: The Company on a case to case basis elects to account for financial guarantee contracts as a financial instrument or as an insurance contract, as specified in Ind AS 109 on Financial Instruments and Ind AS 104 on Insurance Contracts. The Company has regarded all its financial guarantee contracts as insurance contracts. At the end of each reporting period the Company performs a liability adequacy test, (i.e. it assesses the likelihood of a pay-out based on current undiscounted estimates of future cash flows), and any deficiency is recognised in profit or loss.

2.6.4 Derivative instruments: The Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to manage its exposure to foreign exchange rate risks. These contracts are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently, at the end of each reporting period, re- measured at their fair values on reporting date. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss in the same line as the movement in the hedged exchange rate.

2.7 Taxation

I ncome tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or 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.

2.7.1 Current tax: The tax currently payable is based on the taxable profit for the year and is calculated

using applicable tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted.

2.7.2 Deferred tax:

Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, the carry forward of unused tax credits and any unused tax losses. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised, except when the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period 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 utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets 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.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

2.8 Employee benefits

2.8.1 Defined Contribution Plan

The Company makes defined contribution to Government Employee Provident Fund, Government Employee Pension Fund, Employee Deposit Linked Insurance and ESI, which are recognised in the statement of profit and loss on accrual basis. The Company recognises contribution payable to the provident fund scheme as an expenditure, when an employee renders the related service. The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the provident fund.

2.8.2 Retirement benefit costs and termination benefits: Payments to defined benefit plans are recognised as expense when employees have rendered service entitling them to the contributions.

The Company determines the present value of the defined benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets and recognises the net liability or asset in the balance sheet. The net liability or asset represents the deficit or surplus in the Company''s defined benefit plans. (The surplus is limited to the present value of economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plans or reductions in future contributions to the plans).

The present value of the obligation is determined using the projected unit credit method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at the end of each year.

Defined benefit costs are composed of:

â¢ service cost (including current service cost, past service cost, as well as gains and losses on curtailments and settlements);

â¢ net interest expense or income; and

â¢ Re-measurement

The first two components are recognised in profit or loss.re-measurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the changes to the asset ceiling (if applicable) and the return on plan assets (excluding net interest), is reflected in the balance sheet and a charge or credit, (as the case may be), is recognised in other comprehensive income. Re-measurement recognised in other comprehensive income is reflected in retained earnings. Past service cost is recognised in profit or loss in the period of a plan amendment. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate at the beginning of the period to the net defined benefit liability or asset.

The retirement benefit liability or asset recognised in the balance sheet represents the actual deficit or surplus in the Company''s defined benefit plans. The surplus is limited to the present value of economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plans or reductions in future contributions to the plans.

2.8.3 Short-term benefits: A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and other short term benefits in the period the related service is rendered at the undiscounted amount of the benefits expected to be paid in exchange for that service.

Other long-term benefits: Liabilities recognised in respect of other long-term employee benefits are measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows expected to be made by the Company in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date.

2.9 Share based payment arrangements

Equity-settled share-based payments to employees of the Company are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date. Details regarding the determination of the fair value of equity-settled share-based transactions are set out in Note 34. The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share- based payments to employees of the Company is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Company''s estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest, with a corresponding increase in equity at the end of year. At the end of each year, the Company revisits its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest and recognises any impact in profit or loss, such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to the equity-settled employee benefits reserve.

2.10 Leases

Ind AS 116 sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases and requires lessees to account for all leases under a single on- balance sheet model similar to the accounting for finance leases under Ind AS 17. The standard includes two recognition exemptions for lessees - leases of ''low-value'' assets (e.g., personal computers) and short-term leases (i.e., leases with a lease term of 12 months or less).

The Company assesses at contract inception whether a contract is or contains a lease. That is, of the contract conveys the right to control the use of

an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

Where the Company is the lessee

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

Right of use assets

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

The right of use assets are also subject to impairment. Lease liabilities

At the commencement date of the lease, the Company recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments (including in substance fixed payments) less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Company and payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the Company exercising the option to terminate. Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognised as expenses (unless they are incurred to produce inventories) in the period in which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.

In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the lease payments (e.g., changes to future payments resulting from a change in an index or rate used to determine such lease payments) or a change in the assessment of an option to purchase the underlying asset.

Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets

The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of machinery and equipment (i.e., those leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option). It also applies the lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases of office equipment that are considered to be low value.

Where the Company is the Lessor:

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

2.11 Foreign Currency transactions

The Company''s financial statements are presented in INR which is also its functional currency. Transactions in currencies other than the Company''s functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognised at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date. Exchange differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognised in the profit or loss.

2.12 Borrowing Costs

Borrowing Cost includes interest and amortisation of ancillary costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of borrowings.

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, as defined in Ind AS 23 are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.

All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred

2.13 Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. When a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows.

2.14 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents in the balance sheet and for the purpose of cash flow statement comprise cash in hand and cash at bank including fixed deposit with original maturity period of three months and short term highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less net of outstanding bank over drafts as they are considered an integral part of the Company''s cash management.

2.15Cash dividend and non-cash distribution to equity holders

The Company recognises a liability to make cash or non-cash distributions to equity holders of the Company 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.

Non-cash distributions are measured at the fair value of the assets to be distributed with fair value remeasurement recognised directly in equity.

Upon distribution of non-cash assets, any difference between the carrying amount of the liability and the carrying amount of the assets distributed is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.

2.16 Earnings Per Share

The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period and for all periods presented is adjusted for events, such as bonus shares that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources.

For the pu rpose of cal cu latin g d il uted earning s per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

2.17 Non-current assets held for sale

The Company classifies non-current assets as held for sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered principally through a sale rather than through continuing use.

Non-current assets classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Costs to sell are the incremental costs directly attributable to the disposal of an assets.

The criteria held for sale classification is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable and the asset or disposal is available for immediate sale in the present condition. Action require to complete the sale should indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the sale will be made or that the decision to sale will be withdrawn. The Company must be committed to the sale and the sale expected within one year from the date of classification.

Assets classified as held for sale are presented separately from other items in the balance sheet.

2.A Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and, income and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Such judgments, estimates and associated assumptions are evaluated based on historical experience and various other factors, including estimation of the effects of uncertain future events, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is

revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

The following are the critical judgements and estimations that have been made by the management in the process of applying the Company''s accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amount recognised in the financial statements and/or key sources of estimation uncertainty that may have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.

Share based payment

The Company has a share option scheme for certain employees of the Company, In accordance with the terms of the share option scheme, as approved by shareholders at a previous general meeting. Employees with a pre-defined grade may be granted options to purchase equity shares and restricted stock units (stock units). Each share option and stock unit converts into one equity share of the Company on exercise. No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient on receipt of the option. The options carry neither rights to dividends nor voting rights. Options may be exercised with in two-four years from the date of grant, as per vesting schedule. The share options vests based on a pre-determined vesting schedule from the date of grant.

Equity settled transactions

The Company initially measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees using a binomial model to determine the fair value of the liability incurred. Estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determination of the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determination of the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life of the share option, volatility and dividend yield and making assumptions about them.

The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions are disclosed in Note 34.

Taxes Current tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities.

As stated in Note 26, tax expense is calculated using applicable tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted.

I n arriving at taxable profit and tax bases of assets and liabilities, the Company recognised taxability of amounts in accordance with tax enactments, case law and opinions of tax counsel, as relevant. Where differences arise on tax assessment, these are booked in the period in which they are agreed or on final closure of assessment.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary difference between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date.

Deferred assets are recognised for unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses can be utilised. Significant management judgement is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies. Further details on taxes are disclosed in Note 26.

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

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

Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

The Company reviews the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets at the end of each reporting period.

The Company at the end of each reporting period, based on external and internal sources of information, assesses indicators and mitigating factors of whether a store (cash generating unit) may have suffered an impairment loss. If it is determined that an impairment loss has been suffered, it is recognised in profit or loss.

Point award schemes

Customer award credits having a predetermined life are granted to customers when they make purchases. The fair value of the consideration on sale of goods resulting in such award credits is allocated between the goods supplied and the award credits granted. The consideration allocated to the award credits is measured by reference to fair value from the standpoint of the holder and revenue is deferred. The Company at the end of each reporting period estimates the number of points redeemed and that it expects will be further redeemed, based on empirical data of redemption /lapses, and revenue is accordingly recognised.

Service tax on renting of immovable properties given for commercial use

As stated in Note 30, the Company has challenged the retrospective levy of service tax on renting of immovable properties given for commercial use and pending the final disposal of the matter, which is presently before the Supreme Court, the Company continues not to provide for the retrospective levy.

Inventories

An inventory provision is recognised for cases where the realisable value is estimated to be lower than the inventory carrying value. The inventory provision is estimated taking into account various factors, including prevailing sales prices of inventory item, the seasonality of the item''s sales profile and losses associated with obsolete / slow-moving inventory items.

Employee Benefits

Provision for employee benefits in the nature of gratuity and unpaid leave balance is estimated on actuarial basis using a number of assumptions which include assumptions for discount rate, future salary increases, mortality rates, attrition rates for employees, return on planned assets etc. Any changes in these assumptions will impact the carrying amount of these provisions. Key assumptions are disclosed in Note 35.

Leases:

Ind AS 116 Leases - Estimating the lease term

The Company adopted Ind AS 116 using the modified retrospective -2A method of adoption, with the date of initial application on April 1, 2019. The comparative figures are not restated and the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard is recognised as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings (or other component of equity, as appropriate) at the date of initial application. The Company also elected to use the recognition exemptions for lease contracts that, at the commencement date, have a lease term of 12 months or less and do not contain a purchase option (short-term leases), and lease contracts for which the underlying asset is of low value (low-value assets).

The Company determines the lease term as the non-cancellable term of the lease, together with any periods covered by an option to extend the lease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised, or any periods covered by an option to terminate the lease, if it is reasonably certain not to be exercised.

The Company has several lease contracts that include extension and termination options. The Company applies judgement in evaluating whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the option to renew or terminate the lease. It considers all relevant factors that create an economic incentive for it to exercise either the renewal or termination. After the commencement date, the Company reassesses the lease term if there is a significant event or change in circumstances that is within its control and affects its ability to exercise or not to exercise the option to renew or to terminate.

Please refer Note 27 for detail disclosures on leases.

Leases - Estimating the incremental borrowing rate

The Company cannot readily determine the interest rate implicit in the lease, therefore, it uses its incremental borrowing rate (IBR) to measure lease liabilities. The IBR is the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow over a similar term, and with a similar security, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of a similar value to the right-of-use asset in a similar economic environment.

Impairment of Right to use assets and Property, Plant and Equipment

The Company is carrying out the assessment of impairment on annual basis for Right to Use of Assets (ROU) and Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE). To assess the same, the Company has defined each store as a separate Cash Generating Unit (CGU). The unit shall be tested for impairment whenever there is an indication that the unit may be impaired by comparing the unit''s carrying amount with its recoverable amount.

The Company has computed "Value in Use" based on expected future cashflow over the balance lease term considering store wise budgets and other internal and external factors like growth etc. for CGU where there are indicators of impairment.

Mar 31, 2022

1. GENERAL BACKGROUND

Shoppers Stop Limited (''SSL'' or ''the Company'') is a Company limited by shares and is domiciled in India. The Company was incorporated on 16 June 1997. The Company''s registered office is at Umang Tower, 5th Floor, Mindspace, Off Link Road, Malad (West), Mumbai - 400 064, Maharashtra, India.

The Company is engaged in the business of retailing a variety of household and consumer products through departmental stores. At 31 March 2022, the Company operated through 88 such departmental stores located in different cities of India.

The financial statements were approved for issue by the board of directors on 28 April 2022.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.1.1 Statement of Compliance

Statement of Compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind ASs): The standalone financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) prescribed under the Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, other relevant provisions of the Act and presentation requirements of Division II of Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013, (Ind-AS compliant Schedule III).

2.1.2 Basis of Preparation and Presentation

These standalone Financial Statements which comprise the Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2022, the Statement of Profit and Loss, the Statement of changes in equity and the Statement of Cash flows for the year ended 31 March 2022, and other explanatory information (together hereinafter referred to as "Standalone Financial Statementsâ or "financial statementsâ).

2.1.3 Fair Value Measurement

In addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorised into Level 1, 2, or 3 based on the degree to which inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety, which are described as follows:

â¢ Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date;

â¢ Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and

â¢ Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.2 Current Versus Non-Current Classification

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

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

â¢ Held primarily for the purpose of trading

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

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

All other assets are classified as non-current.

A liability is current when:

â¢ It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle

â¢ It is held primarily for the purpose of trading

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

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

The Company classifies all other liabilities as non-current.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as noncurrent assets and liabilities.

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

2.3 Revenue from Contract with Customer

2.3.1 Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised when control of the goods or services are transferred to the customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company has generally concluded that it is the principal in its revenue arrangements except for the agency services because it typically controls the goods before transferring them to the customer and sales under sale or return basis arrangements where in the Company has w.e.f. 1 April 2018 adopted modified retrospective approach in line with Ind AS 115, Revenue from Contracts with customers.

2.3.2 Retail sale of Merchandise: Revenue from Retail sales is measured at the fair value of the consideration received. Revenue is reduced for discounts and rebates, and, value added tax, sales tax and Goods and Service Tax (GST).

Retail sales are recognised on delivery of the merchandise to the customer, when the property in goods and control are transferred for a price and no effective ownership control is retained.

2.4 Inventories

2.5 Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets

2.5.1 Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation or amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost comprises of all cost of purchase, construction and other related costs incurred in bringing the assets to their present location and condition.

2.5. Depreciation/amortisation is recognised on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of respective assets as under:

Sr. No.	Property, Plant and Equipment:	Useful Life as Prescribed by Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 (In years)	Estimated Useful Life (In years)
A	Tangible Asset
1	Air Conditioning and other equipment
a)	Plant and Machinery	15	5 to 17
b)	Electrical Installations	15	Life as per below or lease term whichever is lower
Components -
	Cabling	-	5 to 11
	LED Bulbs & Non-LED Fixtures	-	5 to 7
	Electrical works	-	5 to 17
	Firefighting systems/CCTV System	-	5 to 17
	EAS Systems	-	5 to 17
2	Furniture, fixtures and other fittings	10	5 to 10
3	Office Equipment''s	5	5 to 6
4	Computers
a)	Servers and networks	6	5 to 6
b)	End user devices such as, desktops, laptops, etc.	3	3
5	Leasehold Improvements	On lease term	Life as per below or lease term whichever is lower
Components -
	Partition Works	-	5 to 10
	Flooring & Cladding	-	5 to 11
	False Ceiling	-	5 to 11
	Fit out works	-	5 to 12
	Civil & Painting Works	-	5 to 10
	Other Components	-	5 to 10
6	Vehicles	8	8
B	Intangible Asset
1	Computer Software	-	6
2	Trademark and Patents	10	10

Useful life of assets different from prescribed in Schedule II has been estimated by management supported by technical assessment.

The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and the effect of any changes in estimate is accounted for prospectively.

2.5.3 Impairment Losses: At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of the assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication of impairment loss exists, the recoverable amount, (i.e. higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use) of the asset is estimated, or, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs is estimated. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount and an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

When an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or a cashgenerating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

2.5.4 Deemed cost on transition to Ind AS: The Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of its Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets as of 1 April 2015 (transition date) measured as per the previous GAAP, and

use that carrying value as its deemed cost as of the transition date.

2.6 Financial Instruments Classification:

Measurement:

At initial recognition, the Company measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through the Statement of Profit and Loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through the Statement of Profit and Loss are expensed in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Financial assets with embedded derivatives are considered in their entirely when determining whether their cash flows are solely payment of principal and interest.

Debt instruments:

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

Amortised cost:

derecognised or impaired. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income using the effective interest rate method.

Fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI):

Fair value through profit and loss:

Equity instruments:

The Company subsequently measures all equity investments at fair value. Where the Company''s management has elected to present fair value gains and losses on equity investments in other comprehensive income, there is no subsequent reclassification of fair value gains and losses to the Statement of Profit and Loss. Dividends from such investments are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss as other income when the Company''s right to receive payments is established. Changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through the Statement of Profit and Loss are recognised in other income/other expenses in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Impairment losses (and reversal of impairment losses) on equity investments measured at FVOCI are not reported separately from other changes in fair value.

Impairment of financial assets:

The Company assesses on a forward looking basis the expected credit losses associated with its assets carried at amortised cost and FVOCI debt instruments. The

impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.

Derecognition of financial assets:

Offsetting financial instruments:

2.6.1 I nvestments in subsidiaries and joint ventures: The Company has elected to account for its equity investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures under Ind AS 27 on Separate Financial Statements, at cost. At the end of each reporting period the Company assesses whether there are indicators of diminution in the value of its investments and provides for impairment loss, where necessary.

measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The Company has not designated any financial liability as FVTPL.

2.6.3 Financial guarantee contracts: The Company on a case-to-case basis elects to account for financial guarantee contracts as a financial instrument or as an insurance contract, as specified in Ind AS 109 on Financial Instruments and Ind AS 104 on Insurance Contracts. The Company has regarded all its financial guarantee contracts as insurance contracts. At the end of each reporting period the Company performs a liability adequacy test, (i.e. it assesses the likelihood of a pay-out based on current undiscounted estimates of future cash flows), and any deficiency is recognised in profit or loss.

2.6.4 Derivative instruments: The Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to manage its exposure to foreign exchange rate risks. These contracts are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently, at the end of each reporting period, re-measured at their fair values on reporting date. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss in the same line as the movement in the hedged exchange rate.

2.7 Taxation

2.7.1 Current tax: The tax currently payable is based on the taxable profit for the year and is calculated using applicable tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted.

2.7.2 Deferred tax:

available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised, except when the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss.

2.8 Employee Benefits

2.8.1 Defined Contribution Plan: The Company makes defined contribution to Government Employee Provident Fund, Government Employee Pension Fund, Employee Deposit Linked Insurance and ESI, which are recognised in the statement of profit and loss on accrual basis. The Company recognises contribution payable to the provident fund scheme as an expenditure, when an employee renders the related service. The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the provident fund.

2.8.2 Retirement benefit costs and termination benefits: Payments to defined benefit plans are recognised as expense when employees have rendered service entitling them to the contributions.

The Company determines the present value of the defined benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets and recognises the net liability or asset in the balance sheet. The net liability or

asset represents the deficit or surplus in the Company''s defined benefit plans. (The surplus is limited to the present value of economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plans or reductions in future contributions to the plans).

The present value of the obligation is determined using the projected unit credit method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at the end of each year.

Defined benefit costs are composed of:

â¢ service cost (including current service cost, past service cost, as well as gains and losses on curtailments and settlements);

â¢ net interest expense or income; and

â¢ Re-measurement

The first two components are recognised in profit or loss. Re-measurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the changes to the asset ceiling (if applicable) and the return on plan assets (excluding net interest), is reflected in the balance sheet and a charge or credit, (as the case may be), is recognised in other comprehensive income. Re-measurement recognised in other comprehensive income is reflected in retained earnings. Past service cost is recognised in profit or loss in the period of a plan amendment. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate at the beginning of the period to the net defined benefit liability or asset.

2.8.3 Short-term benefits: A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and other shortterm benefits in the period the related service is rendered at the undiscounted amount of the benefits expected to be paid in exchange for that service.

2.9 Share based payment arrangements:

Equity-settled share-based payments to employees of the Company and employees of subsidiary companies are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date. Details regarding the determination of the fair value of equity-settled share-based transactions are set out in Note 34. The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments to employees of the Company is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Company''s estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest, with a corresponding increase in equity at the end of year. At the end of each year, the Company revisits its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest and recognises any impact in profit or loss, such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to the equity-settled employee benefits reserve.

2.10 Leases

Ind AS 116 Leases was notified by MCA on 30 March 2019 and it replaces Ind AS 17 Leases, including appendices thereto. Ind AS 116 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 April 2019. Ind AS 116 sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases and requires lessees to account for all leases under a single on-balance sheet model similar to the accounting for finance leases under Ind AS 17. The standard includes two recognition exemptions for lessees - leases of ''low-value'' assets (e.g. personal computers) and short-term leases (i.e. leases with a lease term of 12 months or less).

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

Where the Company is the lessee:

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

Right of use assets:

of right of use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct cost incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Right of use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets.

The right of use assets are also subject to impairment. Lease liabilities:

I n calculating the present value of lease payments, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date because the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the lease payments (e.g. changes to future payments resulting from a change in an index or rate used to determine such lease payments) or a change in the assessment of an option to purchase the underlying asset.

i) Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets

The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of machinery and equipment (i.e. those leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option). It also applies the lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases of office equipment that are considered to be low value.

Where the Company is the Lessor:

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

COVID-19-Related Rent Concessions:

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide notification dated 24 July 2020 and 18 June 2021, issued an amendment to Ind AS 116- Leases, by inserting a practical expedient w.r.t. "COVID-19-Related Rent Concessionsâ effective from the period beginning on or after 1 April 2020. Pursuant to the above amendment, the Company has applied the practical expedient by accounting the unconditional rent concessions in "Other incomeâ in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The details of the same are disclosed in note 27.3 of the financial statement.

2.11 Foreign Currency transactions

2.12 Borrowing Costs

Borrowing Cost includes interest and amortisation of ancillary costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of borrowings.

All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred

2.13 Provisions

2.14 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents in the balance sheet and for the purpose of cash flow statement comprise cash in hand and cash at bank including fixed deposit with original maturity period of three months and short-term highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less net of outstanding bank over drafts as they are considered an integral part of the Company''s cash management.

2.15 Cash dividend and non-cash distribution to equity holders

Non-cash distributions are measured at the fair value of the assets to be distributed with fair value remeasurement recognised directly in equity.

Upon distribution of non-cash assets, any difference between the carrying amount of the liability and the carrying amount of the assets distributed is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.

2.16 Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period and for all periods presented is adjusted for events, such as bonus shares that have changed

the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources.

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

2.17 Non-Current Assets held for Sale

The Company classifies non-current assets as held for sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered principally through a sale rather than through continuing use.

Assets classified as held for sale are presented separately from other items in the balance sheet.

2A. Critical Accounting Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and, income and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Such judgements, estimates and associated assumptions are evaluated based on historical experience and various other factors, including estimation of the effects of uncertain future events, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

The following are the critical judgements and estimations that have been made by the management

in the process of applying the Company''s accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amount recognised in the financial statements and/or key sources of estimation uncertainty that may have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.

Share Based Payment

The Company has a share option scheme for certain employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. In accordance with the terms of the share option scheme, as approved by shareholders at a previous general meeting, employees with a pre-defined grade and having more than five years of service may be granted options to purchase equity shares. Each share option converts into one equity share of the Company on exercise. No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient on receipt of the option. The options carry neither rights to dividends nor voting rights. Options may be exercised with in two-four years from the date of grant, as per vesting schedule. The share options vests based on a pre-determined vesting schedule from the date of grant.

Equity settled transactions

The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions are disclosed in Note 34.

Taxes

Current Tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities.

As stated in Note 26, tax expense is calculated using applicable tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted.

In arriving at taxable profit and tax bases of assets and liabilities, the Company recognised taxability of

amounts in accordance with tax enactments, case law and opinions of tax counsel, as relevant. Where differences arise on tax assessment, these are booked in the period in which they are agreed or on final closure of assessment.

Deferred Tax

Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets

The Company reviews the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets at the end of each reporting period.

Point Award Schemes

of the holder and revenue is deferred. The Company at the end of each reporting period estimates the number of points redeemed and that it expects will be further redeemed, based on empirical data of redemption/ lapses, and revenue is accordingly recognised.

Service Tax on Renting of Immovable Properties Given for Commercial Use

Inventories

Employee Benefits

Leases:

The Company applied Ind AS 116 Leases for the first time. The nature and effect of the changes as a result of adoption of this new accounting standard is described below.

Ind AS 116 Leases - Estimating the Lease Term

The Company adopted Ind AS 116 using the modified retrospective -2A method of adoption, with the date of initial application on 1 April 2019. The comparative figures are not restated and the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard is recognised as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings (or other component of equity, as appropriate) at the date of initial application. The Company also elected to use the recognition exemptions for lease contracts that, at the commencement date, have a lease term of 12 months or less and do not contain a purchase option (short-term leases), and lease contracts for which the underlying asset is of low value (low-value assets).

Please refer Note 27 for detail disclosures on leases.

Leases - Estimating the Incremental Borrowing Rate

The Company cannot readily determine the interest rate implicit in the lease, therefore, it uses its incremental

borrowing rate (IBR) to measure lease liabilities. The IBR is the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow over a similar term, and with a similar security, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of a similar value to the right-of-use asset in a similar economic environment.

Impairment of Right to use Assets and Property, Plant and Equipment

The Company is carrying out the assessment of impairment on annual basis for Right to Use of Assets (ROU) and Property, Plant and Equipment. To assess the same, the Company has defined each store as a separate Cash Generating Unit. The unit shall be tested for impairment whenever there is an indication that the unit may be impaired by comparing the unit''s carrying amount with its recoverable amount.

The Company has computed "Value in Useâ based on expected future cashflow over the balance lease term considering store wise budgets and other internal and external factors like growth etc. for testing impairment indicator.

Mar 31, 2018

1.1 Basis of preparation and presentation

1.1.1 Statement of Compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind ASs): The standalone financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 âthe Actâ.

The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (Rs.) and all values are rounded to the nearest lakhs, except where otherwise indicated.

1.1.2 These financial statements have been prepared on historical cost basis, except for certain assets and liabilities that are measured at fair values at the end of each reporting period, as explained in the accounting policies below.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, (regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique). In estimating the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Company takes into account the characteristics of the asset or liability, if market participants would take those characteristics into account when pricing the asset or liability, at the measurement date.

In addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorised into Level 1, 2 or 3 based on the degree to which inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety, which are described as follows:

- Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date;

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

- Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

Fair value for measurement and/or disclosure purposes in these financial statements is determined on such a basis, except for share-based payment transactions that are within the scope of Ind AS 102, leasing transactions that are within the scope of Ind AS 17, and measurements that have some similarities to fair value but are not fair value, such as net realizable value in Ind AS 2 or value in use in Ind AS 36.

1.2 Summary of significant accounting policies

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

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

- Held primarily for the purpose of trading

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

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

All other assets are classified as non-current.

A liability is current when:

- It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle

- It is held primarily for the purpose of trading

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

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

The Company classifies all other liabilities as noncurrent.

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

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

1.3 Revenue recognition

1.3.1 Revenue is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably.

1.3.2 Retail sale of Merchandise: Revenue from Retail sales is measured at the fair value of the consideration received. Revenue is reduced for discounts and rebates, and, value added tax, sales tax and Goods and Service Tax (GST).

Retail sales are recognised on delivery of the merchandise to the customer, when the property in goods and significant risks and rewards are transferred for a price and no effective ownership control is retained.

Where the Company is the principal in the transaction the Sales are recorded at their gross values. Where the Company is effectively the agent in the transaction the cost of the merchandise is disclosed as a deduction from the gross value. (Refer Note 20)

Point award schemes: The fair value of the consideration on sale of goods that result in award credits for customers, under the Companyâs point award schemes, is allocated between the goods supplied and the award credits granted. The consideration allocated to the award credits is measured by reference to fair value from the standpoint of the holder and is recognised as revenue on redemption and / or expected redemption after breakage.

1.3.3 Gift vouchers: The amount collected on sale of a gift voucher is recognised as a liability and transferred to revenue (sales) when redeemed or to revenue (other retail operating revenue) on expiry.

1.3.4 Other retail operating revenue: Facility management fees are recognised pro-rata over the period of the contract. Revenue from store displays and sponsorships are recognised based on the period for which the products or the sponsorsâ advertisements are promoted / displayed.

1.3.5 Dividend and Interest income: Dividend income from investments is recognised when the Companyâs right to receive payment has been established. Interest income is accrued on time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable.

1.4 Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of inventories comprise of all cost of purchase and other related costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Costs of inventories are determined on a weighted average cost basis. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Provision is made for obsolete/ slow moving inventories.

1.5 Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets

1.5.1 Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation or amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost comprises of all cost of purchase, construction and other related costs incurred in bringing the assets to their present location and condition.

1.5.2 Depreciation / amortisation is recognised on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of respective assets as under:

Useful life of assets different from prescribed in Schedule II has been estimated by management supported by technical assessment.

The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and the effect of any changes in estimate is accounted for prospectively.

1.5.3 Impairment losses: At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of the assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication of impairment loss exists, the recoverable amount, (i.e. higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use) of the asset is estimated, or, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs is estimated. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount and an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

When an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or a cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

1.5.4 Deemed cost on transition to Ind AS: The Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of its Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets as of 1 April 2015 (transition date) measured as per the previous GAAP, and use that carrying value as its deemed cost as of the transition date.

1.6 Financial Instruments

Classification:

The Company classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories: - Those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through other comprehensive income, or through the Statement of Profit and Loss), and those measured at amortised cost. The classification depends on the Companyâs business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows. For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in the Statement of Profit and Loss or other comprehensive income. For investments in debt instruments, this will depend on the business model in which the investment is held. For investments in equity instruments, this will depend on whether the Company has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through other comprehensive income. The Company reclassifies debt investments when and only when its business model for managing those assets changes.

Measurement:

Debt instruments:

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

Amortised cost:

Fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI):

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

Fair value through profit and loss:

Loss and is not part of a hedging relationship is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss and presented net in the Statement of Profit and Loss In the period in which it arises. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income.

Equity instruments:

The Company subsequently measures all equity investments at fair value. Where the Companyâs management has elected to present fair val ue gains and losses on equity investments in other comprehensive income, there is no subsequent reclassification of fair value gains and losses to the Statement of Profit and Loss. Dividends from such investments are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss as other income when the Companyâs right to receive payments is established. Changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through the Statement of Profit and Loss are recognised in other income / other expenses in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Impairment losses (and reversal of impairment losses) on equity investments measured at FVOCI are not reported separately from other changes in fair value.

Impairment of financial assets:

The Company assesses on a forward-looking basis the expected credit losses associated with its assets carried at amortised cost and FVOCI debt instruments. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.

Derecognition of financial assets:

Offsetting financial instruments:

1.6.1 Investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures: The Company has elected to account for its equity investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures under Ind AS 27 on Separate Financial Statements, at cost. At the end of each reporting period the Company assesses whether there are indicators of diminution in the value of its investments and provides for impairment loss, where necessary.

1.6.2 Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the issue of financial liabilities are deducted from the fair value of the financial liabilities on initial recognition. After initial recognition, all financial liabilities (other than financial guarantee contracts and derivative instruments -see below) are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The Company has not designated any financial liability as FVTPL.

1.6.3 Financial guarantee contracts: The Company on a case to case basis elects to account for financial guarantee contracts as a financial instrument or as an insurance contract, as specified in Ind AS 109 on Financial Instruments and Ind AS 104 on Insurance Contracts. The Company has regarded all its financial guarantee contracts as insurance contracts. At the end of each reporting period the Company performs a liability adequacy test, (i.e. it assesses the likelihood of a pay-out based on current undiscounted estimates of future cash flows), and any deficiency is recognised in profit or loss.

1.6.4 Derivative instruments: The Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to manage its exposure to foreign exchange rate risks. These contracts are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently, at the end of each reporting period, re-measured at their fair values on reporting date. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss in the same line as the movement in the hedged exchange rate.

1.7 Taxation

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or 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.

1.7.1 Current tax: The tax currently payable is based on the estimated taxable profit for the year and is calculated using applicable tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted.

1.7.2 Deferred tax:

1.8 Employee benefits

1.8.1 Defined Contribution Plan: The Company makes defined contribution to Government Employee Provident Fund, Government Employee Pension Fund, Employee Deposit Linked Insurance and ESI, which are recognised in the statement of profit and loss on accrual basis. The Company recognises contribution payable to the provident fund scheme as an expenditure, when an employee renders the related service. The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the provident fund.

1.8.2 Retirement benefit costs and termination benefits: Payments to defined benefit plans are recognised as expense when employees have rendered service entitling them to the contributions.

The Company determines the present value of the defined benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets and recognises the net liability or asset in the balance sheet. The net liability or asset represents the deficit or surplus in the Companyâs defined benefit plans. (The surplus is limited to the present value of economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plans or reductions in future contributions to the plans).

The present value of the obligation is determined using the projected unit credit method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at the end of each year.

Defined benefit costs are composed of:

- service cost (including current service cost, past service cost, as well as gains and losses on curtailments and settlements);

- net interest expense or income; and

- Re-measurement

The retirement benefit liability or asset recognised in the balance sheet represents the actual deficit or surplus in the Companyâs defined benefit plans. The surplus is limited to the present value of economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plans or reductions in future contributions to the plans.

1.8.3 Short-term benefits: A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and other short-term benefits in the period the related service is rendered at the undiscounted amount of the benefits expected to be paid in exchange for that service.

1.9 Share based payment arrangements:

Equity-settled share-based payments to employees of the Company and employees of subsidiary companies are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date. Details regarding the determination of the fair value of equity-settled share-based transactions are set out in Note 35. The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments to employees of the Company is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Companyâs estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest, with a corresponding increase in equity at the end of year. At the end of each year, the Company revisits its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest and recognises any impact in profit or loss, such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to the equity-settled employee benefits reserve.

1.10 Leases

The determination of whether an arrangement is (or contains) a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at the inception of the lease. The arrangement is, or contains, a lease if fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset or assets, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement.

For arrangements entered into prior to 1 April 2015, the Company has determined whether the arrangement contain lease on the basis of facts and circumstances existing on the date of transition.

Where the Company is the lessess:

Operating lease payments are recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern of the userâs benefit or the lease payments are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate for the lessorâs expected inflationary cost increases.

Where the Company is the Lessor:

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 leases are included in the property, plant and equipment. Lease income on an operating lease is recognised in the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Costs, including depreciation, are recognised as an expense in the statement of profit and loss.

1.11Foreign Currency transactions

The Companyâs financial statements are presented in INR which is also its functional currency. Transactions in currencies other than the Companyâs functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognised at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date. Exchange differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognised in the profit or loss.

1.12 Borrowing Costs

Borrowing Cost includes interest and amortisation of ancillary costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of borrowings.

All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

1.13 Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

When a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows.

1.14 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents in the balance sheet and for the purpose of cash flow statement comprise cash in hand and cash at bank including fixed deposit with original maturity period of three months and short-term highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less net of outstanding bank over drafts as they are considered an integral part of the Companyâs cash management.

1.15 Cash dividend and non-cash distribution to equity holders

The Company recognises a liability to make cash or non-cash distributions to equity holders of the company 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.

Non-cash distributions are measured at the fair value of the assets to be distributed with fair value re-measurement recognised directly in equity.

Upon distribution of non-cash assets, any difference between the carrying amount of the liability and the carrying amount of the assets distributed is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.

1.16 Earnings Per Share

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

Mar 31, 2017

1. GENERAL BACKGROUND

Shoppers Stop Limited (''SSL'' or ''the Company'') was incorporated on 16 June 1997. The Company is engaged in the business of retailing a variety of household and consumer products through departmental stores. At 31 March 2017, the Company operated through 80 such departmental stores located in different cities of India.

The financial statements were approved for issue by the board of directors on 05 May 2017.

The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (Rs,) and all values are rounded to the nearest lakhs, except where otherwise indicated.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.1 Basis of preparation and presentation

2.1.1 Statement of Compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind ASs): The standalone financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Ind ASs notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and other accounting principles generally accepted in India. These are the Company''s first Ind AS financial statements. The date of transition to Ind AS is 1 April 2015. (Refer Note 2.1.3 below)

Up to the financial year ended 31 March 2016, the Company prepared its financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the previous applicable GAAP, which included Standards notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.

2.1.2 These financial statements have been prepared on historical cost basis, except for certain assets and liabilities that are measured at fair values at the end of each reporting period, as explained in the accounting policies below.

Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, (regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique). In estimating the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Company takes into account the characteristics of the asset or liability, if market participants would take those characteristics into account when pricing the asset or liability, at the measurement date. Fair value for measurement and/ or disclosure purposes in these financial statements is determined on such a basis, except for share-based payment transactions that are within the scope of Ind AS 102, leasing transactions that are within the scope of Ind AS 17, and measurements that have some similarities to fair value but are not fair value, such as net realizable value in Ind AS 2 or value in use in Ind AS 36.

In addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorized into Level 1, 2, or 3 based on the degree to which inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety, which are described as follows:

- Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date;

- Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level

1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and

- Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability

2.1.3 First-time adoption: In accordance with Ind AS 101 on First-time adoption of Indian Accounting Standards, the Company''s first Ind AS financial statements include, three balance sheets, namely, the opening balance sheet as at 1 April 2015 and balance sheets as at 31 March 2016 and 2017, and, two statements each of profit and loss, cash flows and changes in equity for the years ended 31 March 2016 and 2017 together with related notes. The same accounting policies have been used for all periods presented, except where the Company has made use of exceptions or exemptions allowed under Ind AS 101 in the preparation of the opening Ind AS balance sheet. The balance sheets, statements of profit and loss, statements of cash flows and statements of changes in equity of the prior yearâs presented have been recast in accordance with Ind ASs.

The principal accounting policies adopted by the Company are set out below.

2.2 Revenue recognition

2.2.1 Revenue is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably.

2.2.2 Retail sale of Merchandise: Revenue from Retail sales is measured at the fair value of the consideration received. Revenue is reduced for discounts and rebates, and, value added tax and sales tax.

Retail sales are recognized on delivery of the merchandise to the customer, when the property in goods and significant risks and rewards are transferred for a price and no effective ownership control is retained.

Point award schemes: The fair value of the consideration on sale of goods that result in award credits for customers, under the Company''s point award schemes, is allocated between the goods supplied and the award credits granted. The consideration allocated to the award credits is measured by reference to fair value from the standpoint of the holder and is recognized as revenue on redemption and / or expected redemption after breakage.

2.2.3 Gift vouchers: The amount collected on sale of a gift voucher is recognized as a liability and transferred to revenue (sales) when redeemed or to revenue (other retail operating revenue) on expiry.

2.2.4 Other retail operating revenue: Facility management fees are recognized prorate over the period of the contract. Revenue from store displays and sponsorships are recognized based on the period for which the products or the sponsors'' advertisements are promoted / displayed.

2.2.5 Dividend and Interest income: Dividend income from investments is recognized when the Company''s right to receive payment has been established. Interest income is accrued on time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable.

2.3 Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost of inventories comprise of all cost of purchase and other related costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Costs of inventories are determined on a weighted average cost basis. Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Provision is made for obsolete/ slow moving inventories.

2.4 Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets

2.4.1 Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation or amortization and accumulated impairment losses. Cost comprises of all cost of purchase, construction and other related costs incurred in bringing the assets to their present location and condition.

2.4.2 Depreciation / amortization is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of respective assets as under:

The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and the effect of any changes in estimate is accounted for prospectively.

2.4.3 Impairment losses: At the end of

each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of the assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication of impairment loss exists, the recoverable amount, (i.e. higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use) of the asset is estimated, or, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs is estimated. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount and an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss.

2.4.4 Deemed cost on transition to Ind AS: The Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of its Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets as of 1 April 2015 (transition date) measured as per the previous GAAP, and use that carrying value as its deemed cost as of the transition date.

2.5 Financial Instruments

Financial instruments comprise of financial assets and financial liabilities. Financial assets primarily comprise of investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures, loans and advances, premises and other deposits, trade receivables and cash and cash equivalents. Financial liabilities primarily comprise of borrowings, trade payables and financial guarantee contracts.

2.5.1 Financial assets are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets are added to the fair value of the financial assets on initial recognition. After initial recognition all financial assets (other than investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures, other equity investments and derivative instruments) are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The Company has not designated any financial asset as Fair Value through Profit or Loss (FVTPL) (except for other equity investments) or Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVTOCI).

A financial asset is regarded as credit impaired when one or more events that may have a detrimental effect on estimated future cash flows of the asset have occurred. The Company applies the expected credit loss model for recognizing impairment loss on financial assets, (i.e. the shortfall between all contractual cash flows that are due and all the cash flows (discounted) that the entity expects to receive).

Investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures: The Company has elected to account for its equity investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures under Ind AS 27 on Separate Financial Statements, at cost. At the end of each reporting period the Company assesses whether there are indicators of diminution in the value of its investments and provides for impairment loss, where necessary. .

2.5.2 Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the issue of financial liabilities are deducted from the fair value of the financial liabilities on initial recognition. After initial recognition, all financial liabilities (other than financial guarantee contracts and derivative instruments - see below) are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The Company has not designated any financial liability as FVTPL.

2.5.3 Financial guarantee contracts: The

Company on a case to case basis elects to account for financial guarantee contracts as a financial instrument or as an insurance contract, as specified in Ind AS 109 on Financial Instruments and Ind AS 104 on Insurance Contracts. The Company has regarded all its financial guarantee contracts as insurance contracts. At the end of each reporting period the Company performs a liability adequacy test, (i.e. it assesses the likelihood of a pay-out based on current undiscounted estimates of future cash flows), and any deficiency is recognized in profit or loss.

2.5.4 Derivative instruments: The Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to manage its exposure to foreign exchange rate risks. These contracts are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently, at the end of each reporting period, re-measured at their fair values on reporting date. The resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss in the same line as the movement in the hedged exchange rate.

2.6 Income-Tax

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. Current and deferred tax are recognized in profit or loss except when they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the current and deferred tax are also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.

2.6.1 Current tax: The tax currently payable is based on the estimated taxable profit for the year and is calculated using applicable tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted.

2.6.2 Deferred tax: Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognized 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 utilized. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

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

2.7 Employee benefits

2.7.1 Retirement benefit costs and termination benefits: Payments to defined contribution plans are recognized as expense when employees have rendered service entitling them to the contributions.

The Company determines the present value of the defined benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets and recognizes the net liability or asset in the balance sheet. The net liability or asset represents the deficit or surplus in the Company''s defined benefit plans. (The surplus is limited to the present value of economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plans or reductions in future contributions to the plans).

The present value of the obligation is determined using the projected unit credit method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at the end of each year.

Defined benefit costs are composed of:

(a) service cost - recognized in profit or loss;

service cost comprises (i) current cost which is the increase in the present value of defined benefit obligations resulting from employee service in the current period, (ii) past service cost which is the increase in the present value of defined benefit obligations resulting from employee service in the prior periods resulting from a plan amendment, and

(iii) gain or loss on settlement.

(b) net interest on the net liability or asset -recognized in profit or loss; net interest on the net liability or asset is the change during the reporting period that arises from the passage of time.

(c) remeasurements of the net liability or asset - recognized in other comprehensive income. remeasurements of the net liability or asset essentially comprise of actuarial gains and losses (i.e. changes in the present value of defined benefit obligations resulting from experience adjustments and effects of changes in actuarial assumptions), and, return on plan assets (i.e. income derived from plan assets, other than interest included in (b) above and realized or unrealized gains and losses on plan assets).

2.7.2 Short-term benefits: A liability is recognized for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave and other short-term benefits in the period the related service is rendered at the undiscounted amount of the benefits expected to be paid in exchange for that service.

Other long-term benefits:

Liabilities recognized in respect of other long-term employee benefits are measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows expected to be made by the Company in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date.

2.7.3 Share based payment arrangements: Equity-settled share-based payments to employees of the Company and employees of subsidiary companies are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date. Details

regarding the determination of the fair value of equity-settled share-based transactions are set out in note 35. The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments to employees of the Company is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Company''s estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest, with a corresponding increase in equity at the end of year. At the end of each year, the Company revisits its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest and recognizes any impact in profit or loss, such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to the equity-settled employee benefits reserve.

Fair valuation of grants on transition to Ind AS: The Company has availed the option to fair value only those grants that vest after the transition date, 1 April 2015.

2.8 Properties taken on lease

Properties taken on lease by the Company are in the nature of operating leases as the lease terms do not transfer substantially all risks and rewards incidental to ownership of such properties to the Company. Operating lease payments are recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern of the user''s benefit or the lease payments are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate for the less orâs expected inflationary cost increases.

Interest free lease deposits are premeasured at amortized cost by the effective interest rate method. The difference between the transaction value of the deposit and amortized cost is regarded as prepaid rent and recognized as expense uniformly over the lease period.

Interest income, measured by the effective interest rate method is accrued.

2.9 Foreign Currency transactions

Transactions in currencies other than the Company''s functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date and recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.

2.10 Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale (qualifying assets), are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

2.11 Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. When a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows.

2.12 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents represent cash on hand, bank balances in current accounts. Bank balances in earmarked accounts for unpaid dividends and balances held as margin money which are under lien against bank guarantee are classified as bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents.

2.A Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and, income and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Such judgments, estimates and associated assumptions are evaluated based on historical experience and various other factors, including estimation of the effects of uncertain future events, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

The following are the critical judgments and estimations that have been made by the management in the process of applying the Company''s accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amount recognized in the financial statements and/or key sources of estimation uncertainty that may have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.

Impairment of equity investment in a subsidiary company

As stated in Note 31 the accumulated losses of a subsidiary company viz. Hypercity Retail (India) Limited (''Hypercity''), have substantially eroded its net worth. Hypercity is taking ongoing steps to revamp its business operations, including, store right sizing, and brand positioning. An impairment loss of '' 3,600 lacs for diminution in the value of the Company''s equity investment has been recognized based on the above steps and considering the business valuation by an independent valuer.

Based on its future business plans and strategic growth projections, the Company has determined that no further impairment is required at this stage. Further, the Company has historically also given guarantees to banks for loans taken by Hypercity. Till date, the Company has had no cash outflows against such guarantees and therefore no provision has been considered necessary.

Income Tax

As stated in Note 26, tax expense is calculated using applicable tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted. In arriving at taxable profit and tax bases of assets and liabilities the Company adjudges taxability of amounts in accordance with tax enactments, case law and opinions of tax counsel, as relevant. Where differences arise on tax assessment, these are booked in the period in which they are agreed or on final closure of assessment.

Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

The Company reviews the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets at the end of each reporting period. During financial years ended 31 March 2017, 2016 and 2015, there were no changes in useful lives of property plant and equipment and intangible assets other than those resulting from store closures / shifting of premises.

The company at the end of each reporting period, based on external and internal sources of information, assesses indicators and mitigating factors of whether a store (cash generating unit) may have suffered an impairment loss. If it is determined that an impairment loss has been suffered, it is recognized in profit or loss.

Point award schemes

Service tax on renting of immovable properties given for commercial use

Inventories

An inventory provision is recognized for cases where the realizable value is estimated to be lower than the inventory carrying value. The inventory provision is estimated taking into account various factors, including prevailing sales prices of inventory item, the seasonality of the item''s sales profile and losses associated with obsolete / slow-moving inventory items.

Employee Benefits

Mar 31, 2016

1. COMPANY BACKGROUND

Shoppers Stop Limited (''SSL'' or ''the Company'') was incorporated on 16 June 1997. The Company is engaged in the business of retailing a variety of household and consumer products through departmental stores. At 31 March, 2016, the Company operated through 77 such departmental stores located in different cities of India.

a) Basis of Accounting and Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act), and the relevant provisions of the Act. The financial statements have been prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention.

b) Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses, assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities). Actual results could differ from these estimates and the differences are recognised in the periods in which the results are known/materialise.

c) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible assets

Fixed assets are stated at their cost of acquisition or construction less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises of all costs incurred to bring the assets to their location and working condition and includes all expenses incurred up to the date of launching new stores to the extent they are attributable to the new stores.

Depreciation on tangible fixed assets has been provided for by the straight line method over the useful lives prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013, except in respect of the following categories of assets, whose lives have been assessed as under, taking into account various factors such as the expected pattern of usage, operating conditions, past history of replacement, anticipated technological changes, manufactures warranties and maintenance support.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated at their cost of acquisition, less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. An intangible asset is recognised, where it is probable that the future economic benefits attributable to the asset will flow to the enterprise and where its cost can be reliably measured. The intangible assets are amortised over the best estimate of useful life on a straight-line basis, as under:

Trademarks and Patents -10 years

Computer Software - 6 years

Impairment of assets

An asset is considered as impaired in accordance with Accounting Standard 28 on impairment of assets when at the Balance Sheet date there are indications of impairment and the carrying amount of the asset, or where applicable, of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs, exceeds its recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the asset''s net selling price and value in use). The carrying amount is reduced to the recoverable amount and the reduction is recognised as an impairment loss in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

d) Investments

Non-current investments are stated at cost. Where applicable, provision is made to recognise a decline, other than temporary, in the value of non-current investments.

e) Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognised when it is earned and no significant uncertainty exists as to its realisation or collection.

Sale of products:

Retail sales are recognised on delivery of the merchandise to the customer, when the property in goods and significant risks and rewards are transferred for a price and no effective ownership control is retained.

The property in the merchandise of third party concession stores located within the main departmental store of the Company passes to the Company once a customer decides to purchase an item from the concession store. The Company in turn sells the item to the customer and is accordingly included under Retail Sales.

The property in the merchandise of third party consignment stock does not pass to the Company. Since, however, the sale of such stock forms a part of the activities of the Company''s departmental stores, the gross sales values and cost of the merchandise are disclosed separately under retail sale of products (Note 19).

Sales are net of discounts. Value added tax and sales tax are reduced from retail revenue.

In respect of gift vouchers and point award schemes operated by the Company, sales are recognised when the gift vouchers or points are redeemed and the merchandise is sold to the customer.

Other retail operating revenue:

Revenue from store displays and sponsorships are recognised based on the period for which the products or the sponsors'' advertisements are promoted/displayed.

Facility management fees are recognised pro-rata over the period of the contract.

f) Income from Investments and Loans

Interest income is recognised on time proportion basis. Dividend income is recognised when right to receive it is established.

g) Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of inventories comprises all costs of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present condition and location. Cost is determined by the weighted average cost method.

Merchandise received under consignment and concessionaire arrangements belong to the consignors/ concessionaires and are therefore excluded from the Company''s inventories.

h) Employee Benefits

Compensation to employees for services rendered is measured and accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard 15 on employee benefits.

Employee benefits such as salaries, allowances, non-monetary benefits and employee benefits under defined contribution plans such as provident and other funds are charged as expense to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which the service is rendered.

Employee Benefits under defined benefit plans and other long-term employee benefits such as gratuity and compensated absences which fall due for payment after completion/cessation of employment or after a period of twelve months from rendering service, are measured by the projected unit credit method, based on actuarial valuations, at each Balance Sheet date, carried out by independent actuaries. The Company''s obligations recognised in the Balance Sheet represent the present value of obligations as reduced by the fair value of plan assets, where applicable.

Actuarial gains and losses are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

i) Operating Leases

Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis or other systematic bases more representative of the time pattern of the user''s benefit.

j) Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets, as defined in Accounting Standard 16 on Borrowing costs, are capitalised as part of the cost of acquisition. Other borrowing costs are expensed as incurred.

k) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are accounted at the prevailing rates of exchange on the date of transaction. Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies, are restated at the prevailing rates of exchange at the balance sheet date. All gains and losses arising out of fluctuations in exchange rates are accounted for in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Exchange differences on forward exchange contracts, entered into for hedging foreign exchange fluctuation risk in respect of an underlying asset/liability, are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rate changes. Premium/discount on forward exchange contracts are recognised as an expense/income over the life of the contract.

I) Income Tax

Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard 22 on Accounting for Taxes on Income. Taxes comprise both current and deferred tax.

Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to revenue authorities using the applicable tax rates and tax laws.

Deferred tax resulting from the timing differences between taxable income and accounting income is accounted using applicable tax rates and laws, enacted or substantively enacted as on the reporting date.

The deferred tax asset is recognised and carried forward only to the extent that there is reasonable/virtual certainty (as relevant) that the asset will be realised.

m) Stock Based Compensation

The compensation cost of stock options granted to employees is calculated using the intrinsic value of the stock options. The compensation expense is amortised uniformly over the vesting period of the option.

n) Earnings Per Share

The Company reports basic and diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 on Earnings Per Share. Basic EPS is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year as adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares, except where the results are anti-dilutive.

o) Cash Flow Statement

The Cash Flow Statement is prepared by the indirect method set out in Accounting Standard 3 on Cash Flow Statements and presents the cash flows by operating, investing and financing activities of the Company.

Cash and cash equivalents presented in the Cash Flow Statement consist of cash on hand and unencumbered bank balances.

p) Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

A provision is recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent liabilities are not recognised but are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. Disclosure is not made if the possibility of an outflow of future economic benefits is remote. Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements.

Mar 31, 2014

A) Basis of accounting and preparation of financial statements

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 (which continues to be applicable in respect of Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 in terms of General circular 15/2013 dated 13 September 2013 of the ministry of Corporate Affairs). The financial statements have been prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the previous year.

b) Use of estimates

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

c) Fixed Assets and Depreciation Tangible Assets

Fixed assets are stated at their original cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises of all costs incurred to bring the assets to their location and working condition and includes all expenses incurred upto the date of launching new stores to the extent they are attributable to the new stores.

Depreciation is provided, pro-rata for the period of use, by the straight line method (SLM), based on management''s estimate of useful lives of the fixed assets, or at the SLM rates prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Act whichever is higher, at the following annual rates:

(%)

Air conditioning and other equipment 5.00-20.00

Furniture, fixtures and other fittings 6.33-20.00

Computers 16.21-33.33

Vehicles 9.50

Leasehold Improvements 5.82-20.00

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated at their cost of acquisition, less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. An intangible asset is recognised, where it is probable that the future economic benefits attributable to the asset will flow to the enterprise and where its cost can be reliably measured. The intangible assets are amortised over the best estimate of its useful life on a straight-line basis.

Trademarks & Patents and Computer Software are amortised uniformly over a period of 10 and 6 years respectively.

Impairment of assets

An asset is considered as impaired in accordance with Accounting Standard 28 on Impairment of Assets when at the Balance Sheet date there are indications of impairment and the carrying amount of the asset, or where applicable, of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs, exceeds its recoverable amount (i.e., the higher of the asset''s net selling price and value in use). The carrying amount is reduced to the recoverable amount and the reduction is recognised as an impairment loss in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

d) Investments

Non-current investments are stated at cost. Where applicable, provision is made to recognise a decline, other than temporary, in the value of non-current Investments.

e) Revenue recognition

Sale of products:

Revenue is recognised when it is earned and no significant uncertainty exists as to its realisation or collection.

Retail sales are recognised on delivery of the merchandise to the customer, when the property in goods and significant risks and rewards are transferred for a price and no effective ownership control is retained.

The property in the merchandise of third party concession stores located within the main departmental store of the Company passes to the Company once a customer decides to purchase an item from the concession store. The Company in turn sells the item to the customer and is accordingly included under Retail Sales.

The property in the merchandise of third party consignment stock does not pass to the Company. Since, however, the sale of such stock forms a part of the activities of the Company''s departmental stores, the gross sales values and cost of the merchandise are disclosed separately and form part of total Retail Revenue in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Sales are net of discounts. Value Added Tax and Sales Tax are reduced from Retail Revenue.

In respect of gift vouchers and point award schemes operated by the Company, sales are recognised when the gift vouchers or points are redeemed and the merchandise is sold to the customer.

Other retail operating revenue:

Revenue from store displays and sponsorships are recognised based on the period for which the products or the sponsors'' advertisements are promoted/displayed. Facility management fees are recognised pro-rata over the period of the contract.

f) Income from investments and loans

Interest income is recognised on time proportion basis. Dividend income is recognised when right to receive it is established.

g) Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of inventories comprises all costs of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present condition and location. Cost is determined by the weighted average cost method.

Merchandise received under consignment and concessionaire arrangements belong to the consignors/concessionaires and are therefore excluded from the Company''s inventories.

h) Employee benefits

Compensation to employees for services rendered is measured and accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard 15 on Employee Benefits.

Employee Benefits such as salaries, allowances, non-monetary benefits and employee benefits under defined contribution plans such as provident and other funds, which fall due for payment within a period of twelve months after rendering service, are charged as expense to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which the service is rendered.

Employee Benefits under defined benefit plans and other long term employee benefits such as gratuity and compensated absences which fall due for payment after completion/cessation of employment or after a period of twelve months from rendering service, are measured by the projected unit credit method, based on actuarial valuations, at each Balance Sheet date, carried out by independent actuaries. The Company''s obligations recognised in the balance sheet represent the present value of obligations as reduced by the fair value of plan assets, where applicable.

Actuarial Gains and losses are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

i) Operating leases

Operating Lease payments are recognised as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis or other systematic bases more representative of the time pattern of the user''s benefit.

j) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets, as defined in Accounting Standard 16 on Borrowing Costs, are capitalised as part of the cost of acquisition. Other borrowing costs are expensed as incurred.

k) Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are accounted at the prevailing rates of exchange on the date of transaction. Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies, are restated at the prevailing rates of exchange at the Balance Sheet date. All gains and losses arising out of fluctuations in exchange rates are accounted for in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Exchange differences on forward exchange contracts, entered into for hedging foreign exchange fluctuation risk in respect of an underlying asset/liability, are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rate changes. Premium/Discount on forward exchange contracts are recognised as an expense/income over the life of the contract.

l) Income-tax

Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard 22 on Accounting for Taxes on Income. Taxes comprise both current and deferred tax.

Provision for current tax is made taking into account admissible allowances, disallowances under the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961, using the applicable tax rates.

Deferred tax resulting from the timing differences between taxable income and accounting income is accounted using applicable tax rates and laws, enacted or substantively enacted as at the Balance Sheet.

The deferred tax asset is recognised and carried forward only to the extent that there is reasonable/virtual certainty that the asset will be realised in future.

m) Stock based compensation

The compensation cost of stock options granted to employees is calculated using the intrinsic value of the stock options. The compensation expense is amortised uniformly over the vesting period of the option.

n) Earnings Per Share

The Company reports basic and diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 on Earnings Per Share. Basic EPS is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year as adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares, except where the results are anti-dilutive.

o) Cash Flow Statement

The Cash Flow Statement is prepared by the indirect method set out in Accounting Standard 3 on Cash Flow Statements and presents the cash flows by operating, investing and financing activities of the Company. Cash and cash equivalents presented in the Cash Flow Statement consist of cash on hand and unencumbered bank balances.

p) Cash and cash equivalents (for purposes of Cash Flow Statement)

Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are short-term balances (with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

q) Provision, Contingent liabilities and Contingent Assets:

Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognised but are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. Disclosure is not made if the possibility of an outflow of future economic benefits is remote. Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements.

Mar 31, 2013

A) Basis of accounting and preparation of financial statements

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. The financial statements have been prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the previous year.

b) Use of estimates

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

c) Fixed Assets and Depreciation Tangible Assets

Fixed assets are stated at their original cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises of all costs incurred to bring the assets to their location and working condition and includes all expenses incurred up to the date of launching new stores to the extent they are attributable to the new stores.

Depreciation is provided, pro rata for the period of use, by the straight line method (SLM), based on management''s estimate of useful lives of the fixed assets, or at the SLM rates prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Act whichever is higher, at the following annual rates:

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are stated at their cost of acquisition, less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. An intangible asset is recognised, where it is probable that the future economic benefits attributable to the asset will flow to the enterprise and where its cost can be reliably measured. The intangible assets are amortised over the best estimate of its useful life on a straight-line basis.

Trademarks & Patents and Computer Software are amortised uniformly over a period of 10 and 6 years respectively.

Impairment of assets

An asset is considered as impaired in accordance with Accounting Standard 28 on Impairment of Assets when at the balance sheet date there are indications of impairment and the carrying amount of the asset, or where applicable, of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs, exceeds its recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the asset''s net selling price and value in use). The carrying amount is reduced to the recoverable amount and the reduction is recognised as an impairment loss in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

d) Investments

Non-current investments are stated at cost. Where applicable, provision is made to recognise a decline, other than temporary, in the value of non-current Investments.

e) Revenue recognition

Sale of products:

Revenue is recognised when it is earned and no significant uncertainty exists as to its realisation or collection.

Retail sales are recognised on delivery of the merchandise to the customer, when the property in goods and significant risks and rewards are transferred for a price and no effective ownership control is retained.

The property in the merchandise of third-party concession stores located within the main departmental store of the Company passes to the Company once a customer decides to purchase an item from the concession store. The Company in turn sells the item to the customer and is accordingly included under Retail Sales.

The property in the merchandise of third party consignment stock does not pass to the Company. Since, however, the sale of such stock forms a part of the activities of the Company''s departmental stores, the gross sales values and cost of the merchandise are disclosed separately and form part of total Retail Revenue in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Sales are net of discounts. Value Added Tax and Sales Tax are reduced from Retail Revenue.

In respect of gift vouchers and point award schemes operated by the Company, sales are recognised when the gift vouchers or points are redeemed and the merchandise is sold to the customer.

Other retail operating revenue:

Revenue from store displays and sponsorships are recognised based on the period for which the products or the sponsors'' advertisements are promoted/displayed. Facility management fees are recognised pro-rata over the period of the contract.

f) Income from investments and loans

Interest income is recognised on time proportion basis. Dividend income is recognised when right to receive it is established.

g) Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of inventories comprises all costs of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present condition and location. Cost is determined by the weighted average cost method.

Merchandise received under consignment and concessionaire arrangements belong to the consignors/concessionaires and are therefore excluded from the Company''s inventories.

h) Employee benefits

Compensation to employees for services rendered is measured and accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard 15 on Employee Benefits.

Employee Benefits such as salaries, allowances, non-monetary benefits and employee benefits under defined contribution plans such as provident and other funds, which fall due for payment within a period of twelve months after rendering service, are charged as expense to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which the service is rendered.

Employee Benefits under defined benefit plans and other long term employee benefits such as gratuity and compensated absences which fall due for payment after completion/cessation of employment or after a period of twelve months from rendering service, are measured by the projected unit credit method, based on actuarial valuations, at each balance sheet date, carried out by independent actuaries. The Company''s obligations recognised in the balance sheet represent the present value of obligations as reduced by the fair value of plan assets, where applicable.

Actuarial Gains and losses are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

i) Operating Lease

Operating Lease payments are recognised as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis or other systematic bases more representative of the time pattern of the user''s benefit.

j) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets, as defined in Accounting Standard 16 on Borrowing Costs, are capitalised as part of the cost of acquisition. Other borrowing costs are expensed as incurred.

k) Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are accounted at the prevailing rates of exchange on the date of transaction. Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies, are restated at the prevailing rates of exchange at the Balance Sheet date. All gains and losses arising out of fluctuations in exchange rates are accounted for in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Exchange differences on forward exchange contracts, entered into for hedging foreign exchange fluctuation risk in respect of an underlying asset/liability, are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rate changes. Premium/Discount on forward exchange contracts are recognised as an expense/income over the life of the contract.

l) Income-tax

Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard 22 on Accounting for Taxes on Income. Taxes comprise both current and deferred tax.

Provision for current tax is made taking into account admissible allowances, disallowances under the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961, using the applicable tax rates.

Deferred tax resulting from the timing differences between taxable income and accounting income is accounted using applicable tax rates and laws, enacted or substantively enacted as at the Balance Sheet.

The deferred tax asset is recognised and carried forward only to the extent that there is reasonable/virtual certainty that the asset will be realised in future.

m) Stock based compensation

The compensation cost of stock options granted to employees is calculated using the intrinsic value of the stock options. The compensation expense is amortised uniformly over the vesting period of the option.

n) Earnings Per Share

The Company reports basic and diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 on Earnings Per Share. Basic EPS is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year as adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares, except where the results are anti-dilutive.

o) Cash Flow Statement

The Cash Flow Statement is prepared by the indirect method set out in Accounting Standard 3 on Cash Flow Statements and presents the cash flows by operating, investing and financing activities of the Company. Cash and cash equivalents presented in the Cash Flow Statement consist of cash on hand and unencumbered bank balances.

p) Cash and Cash Equivalents (for purposes of Cash Flow Statement)

Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are short-term balances (with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

q) Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognised but are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. Disclosure is not made if the possibility of an outflow of future economic benefits is remote. Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements.

Mar 31, 2012

A) Basis of accounting and preparation of financial statements

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. The financial statements have been prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the previous year.

b) Use of estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions considered in the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) and the reported income and expenses during the year. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ due to these estimates and the differences between the actual results and the estimates are recognized in the periods in which the results are known/materialize.

c) Fixed Assets and Depreciation Tangible Assets

Fixed assets are stated at their original cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises of all costs incurred to bring the assets to their location and working condition and includes all expenses incurred up to the date of launching new stores to the extent they are attributable to the new stores.

Depreciation is provided, pro rata for the period of use, by the straight line method (SLM), based on management's estimate of useful lives of the fixed assets, or at the SLM rates prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Act whichever is higher, at the following

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are stated at their cost of acquisition, less accumulated amortization and impairment losses. An intangible asset is recognized, where it is probable that the future economic benefits attributable to the asset will flow to the enterprise and where its cost can be reliably measured. The intangible assets are amortized over the best estimate of its useful life on a straight-line basis.

Trademarks & Patents and Computer Software are amortized uniformly over a period of 10 and 6 years respectively.

Impairment of assets

An asset is considered as impaired in accordance with Accounting Standard 28 on Impairment of Assets when at the balance sheet date there are indications of impairment and the carrying amount of the asset, or where applicable, of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs, exceeds its recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the asset's net selling price and value in use). The carrying amount is reduced to the recoverable amount and the reduction is recognized as an impairment loss in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

d) Investments

Non-current investments are stated at cost. Where applicable, provision is made to recognize a decline, other than temporary, in the value of non-current Investments.

e) Revenue recognition

Sale of products:

Revenue is recognized when it is earned and no significant uncertainty exists as to its realization or collection.

Retail sales are recognized on delivery of the merchandise to the customer, when the property in goods and significant risks and rewards are transferred for a price and no effective ownership control is retained.

The property in the merchandise of third party concession stores located within the main departmental store of the Company passes to the Company once a customer decides to purchase an item from the concession store. The Company in turn sells the item to the customer and is accordingly included under Retail Sales.

The property in the merchandise of third party consignment stock does not pass to the Company. Since, however, the sale of such stock forms a part of the activities of the Company's departmental stores, the gross sales values and cost of the merchandise are disclosed separately and form part of total Retail Revenue in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Sales are net of discounts. Value Added Tax and Sales Tax are reduced from Retail Revenue.

In respect of gift vouchers and point award schemes operated by the Company, sales are recognized when the gift vouchers or points are redeemed and the merchandise is sold to the customer.

Other retail operating revenue:

Revenue from store displays and sponsorships are recognized based on the period for which the products or the sponsors' advertisements are promoted/displayed. Facility management fees are recognized pro-rata over the period of the contract.

f) Income from investments and loans

Interest income is recognized on time proportion basis. Dividend income is recognized when right to receive it is established.

g) Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost of inventories comprises all costs of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present condition and location. Cost is determined by the weighted average cost method.

Merchandise received under consignment and concessionaire arrangements belong to the consignors/concessionaires and are therefore excluded from the Company's inventories.

h) Employee benefits

Compensation to employees for services rendered is measured and accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard 15 on Employee Benefits.

Employee Benefits such as salaries, allowances, non-monetary benefits and employee benefits under defined contribution plans such as provident and other funds, which fall due for payment within a period of twelve months after rendering service, are charged as expense to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which the service is rendered.

Employee Benefits under defined benefit plans and other long term employee benefits such as gratuity and compensated absences which fall due for payment after completion/cessation of employment or after a period of twelve months from rendering service, are measured by the projected unit credit method, based on actuarial valuations, at each balance sheet date, carried out by independent actuaries. The Company's obligations recognized in the balance sheet represent the present value of obligations as reduced by the fair value of plan assets, where applicable.

Actuarial Gains and losses are recognized immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

i) Operating Lease

Operating Lease payments are recognized as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis or other systematic bases more representative of the time pattern of the user's benefit.

j) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets, as defined in Accounting Standard 16 on Borrowing Costs, are capitalized as part of the cost of acquisition. Other borrowing costs are expensed as incurred.

k) Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are accounted at the prevailing rates of exchange on the date of transaction. Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies, are restated at the prevailing rates of exchange at the Balance Sheet date. All gains and losses arising out of fluctuations in exchange rates are accounted for in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Exchange differences on forward exchange contracts, entered into for hedging foreign exchange fluctuation risk in respect of an underlying asset/liability, are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rate changes. Premium/Discount on forward exchange contracts are recognized as an expense/income over the life of the contract.

l) Income-tax

Income-taxes are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard 22 on Accounting for Taxes on Income. Taxes comprise both current and deferred tax.

Provision for current tax is made taking into account admissible allowances, disallowances under the provisions of Income-Tax Act, 1961, using the applicable tax rates.

Deferred tax resulting from the timing differences between taxable income and accounting income is accounted using applicable tax rates and laws, enacted or substantively enacted as at the Balance Sheet.

The deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the extent that there is reasonable/virtual certainty that the asset will be realized in future.

m) Stock based compensation

The compensation cost of stock options granted to employees is calculated using the intrinsic value of the stock options. The compensation expense is amortized uniformly over the vesting period of the option.

n) Earnings Per Share

The Company reports basic and diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 on Earnings Per Share. Basic EPS is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year as adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares, except where the results are anti-dilutive.

o) Cash Flow Statement

The Cash Flow Statement is prepared by the indirect method set out in Accounting Standard 3 on Cash Flow Statements and presents the cash flows by operating, investing and financing activities of the Company. Cash and cash equivalents presented in the Cash Flow Statement consist of cash on hand and unencumbered bank balances.

p) Cash and cash equivalents (for purposes of Cash Flow Statement)

Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are short-term balances (with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

q) Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. Disclosure is not made if the possibility of an outflow of future economic benefits is remote. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

Mar 31, 2011

A) Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles including applicable Accounting Standards in India and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

b) Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and differences between actual results and estimates are recognised in the periods in which the results are known/materialise.

c) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible Assets

Fixed assets are stated at their original cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises of all costs incurred to bring the assets to their location and working condition and includes all expenses incurred up to the date of launching new stores to the extent they are attributable to the new stores.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are stated at their cost of acquisition, less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. An intangible asset is recognised, where it is probable that the future economic benefits attributable to the asset will flow to the enterprise and where its cost can be reliably measured. The intangible assets are amortised over the best estimate of its useful life on a straight-line basis.

Trademarks & Patents and Computer Software are amortised uniformly over a period of 10 and 6 years respectively.

Impairment of assets

An asset is considered as impaired in accordance with Accounting Standard 28 on Impairment of Assets when at the balance sheet date there are indications of impairment and the carrying amount of the asset, or where applicable, of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs, exceeds its recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the assets net selling price and value in use). The carrying amount is reduced to the recoverable amount and the reduction is recognised as an impairment loss in the profit and loss account.

d) Investments

Long-term investments are stated at cost. Where applicable, provision is made to recognise a decline, other than temporary, in the value of Long-term Investments.

e) Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognised when it is earned and no significant uncertainty exists as to its realisation or collection.

Retail sales are recognised on delivery of the merchandise to the customer, when the property in goods and significant risks and rewards are transferred for a price and no effective ownership control is retained.

The property in the merchandise of third party concession stores located within the main departmental store of the Company passes to the Company once a customer decides to purchase an item from the concession store. The Company in turn sells the item to the customer and is accordingly included under Retail Sales.

The property in the merchandise of third party consignment stock does not pass to the Company. Since, however, the sale of such stock forms a part of the activities of the Companys departmental stores, the gross sales values and cost of the merchandise are disclosed separately and form part of total Retail Turnover in the profit and loss account.

Sales are net of discounts. Value Added Tax and Sales Tax are reduced from Retail Turnover.

In respect of gift vouchers and point award schemes operated by the Company, sales are recognised when the gift vouchers or points are redeemed and the merchandise is sold to the customer.

Revenue from store displays and sponsorships are recognised based on the period for which the products or the sponsors advertisements are promoted/displayed. Facility management fees are recognised pro-rata over the period of the contract.

f) Income from Investments and Loans

Interest income is recognised on time proportion basis. Dividend income is recognised when right to receive payment is established.

g) Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of inventories comprises all costs of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present condition and location. Cost is determined by the weighted average cost method.

Merchandise received under consignment and concessionaire arrangements belong to the consignors/concessionaires and are therefore excluded from the Companys inventories.

h) Employee benefits

Compensation to employees for services rendered is measured and accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard 15 on Employee Benefits.

Employee Benefits such as salaries, allowances, non-monetary benefits and employee benefits under defined contribution plans such as provident and other funds, which fall due for payment within a period of twelve months after rendering service, are charged as expense to the profit and loss account in the period in which the service is rendered.

Employee Benefits under defined benefit plans and other long-term employee benefits such as gratuity and compensated absences which fall due for payment after completion/cessation of employment or after a period of twelve months from rendering service, are measured by the projected unit credit method, based on actuarial valuations, at each balance sheet date, carried out by independent actuaries. The Companys obligations recognised in the balance sheet represent the present value of obligations as reduced by the fair value of plan assets, where applicable.

Actuarial Gains and losses are recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account.

i) Operating Lease

Operating Lease payments are recognised as an expense in the Profit & Loss Account on a straight-line basis or other systematic bases more representative of the time pattern of the users benefit.

j) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets, as defined in Accounting Standard 16 on Borrowing Costs, are capitalised as part of the cost of acquisition. Other borrowing costs are expensed as incurred.

k) Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are accounted at the prevailing rates of exchange on the date of transaction.

Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies, are restated at the prevailing rates of exchange at the Balance Sheet date. All gains and losses arising out of fluctuations in exchange rates are accounted for in the Profit and Loss Account.

Exchange differences on forward exchange contracts, entered into for hedging foreign exchange fluctuation risk in respect of an underlying asset/liability, are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account in the reporting period in which the exchange rate changes. Premium/ Discount on forward exchange contracts are recognised as an expense/income over the life of the contract.

l) Income-tax

Income-taxes are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard 22 on Accounting for Taxes on Income. Taxes comprise both current and deferred tax.

Provision for current tax is made taking into account admissible allowances, disallowances under the provisions of Income-tax Act, 1961, using the applicable tax rates.

Deferred tax resulting from the timing differences between taxable income and accounting income is accounted using applicable tax rates and laws, enacted or substantively enacted as at the Balance Sheet.

The deferred tax asset is recognised and carried forward only to the extent that there is reasonable/virtual certainty that the asset will be realised in future.

m) Stock-based compensation

The compensation cost of stock options granted to employees is calculated using the intrinsic value of the stock options. The compensation expense is amortised uniformly over the vesting period of the option.

n) Earnings Per Share

The company reports basic and diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 on Earnings Per

Share. Basic EPS is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year as adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares, except where the results are anti-dilutive.

o) Cash Flow Statement

The Cash Flow Statement is prepared by the indirect method set out in Accounting Standard 3 on Cash Flow Statements and presents the cash flows by operating, investing and financing activities of the Company. Cash and cash equivalents presented in the Cash Flow Statement consist of cash-on-hand and unencumbered bank balances.

p) Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognised but are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. Disclosure is not made if the possibility of an outflow of future economic benefits is remote. Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements.

Mar 31, 2010

A) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

b) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and differences between actual results and estimates are recognised in the periods in which the results are known/materialize.

c) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible Assets

Fixed assets are stated at their original cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises of all costs incurred to bring the assets to their location and working condition and includes all expenses incurred up to the date of launching new stores to the extent they are attributable to the new store.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are stated at their cost of acquisition, less accumulated amortization and impairment losses. An intangible asset is recognized, where it is probable that the future economic benefits attributable to the asset will flow to the enterprise and where its cost can be reliably measured. The depreciable amount of intangible assets is allocated over the best estimate of its useful life on a straight-line basis.

The company capitalizes software and related implementation costs where it is reasonably estimated that the software has an enduring useful life. Software is depreciated over management estimate of its useful life: up to 31 March 2009 Ã 3 to 5 years, from 1 April 2009 Ã 6 years.

Trademarks and Patents are amortized uniformly over a period of 10 years.

Impairment of Assets

An asset is considered as impaired in accordance with Accounting Standard 28 on Impairment of Assets when at the balance sheet date there are indications of impairment and the carrying amount of the asset, or where applicable the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs, exceeds its recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the assetÃs net selling price and value in use). The carrying amount is reduced to the recoverable amount and the reduction is recognized as an impairment loss in the profit and loss account.

d) Investments

The company has presently classified all its investments as ÃLong TermÃ in accordance with Accounting Standard 13 on ÃAccounting for InvestmentsÃ. Long-term investments are stated at cost. Provision is made to recognize a decline, other than temporary, in the value of investments.

e) Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognised when it is earned and no significant uncertainty exists as to its realization or collection.

Retail sales are recognized on delivery of the merchandise to the customer, when the property in the goods is transferred for a price, when significant risks and rewards have been transferred and no effective ownership control is retained. Sales are net of discounts. Value Added Tax and Sales Tax are reduced from Retail Turnover.

The property in the merchandise of third party concession stores located within the main departmental store of the Company passes to the Company once a customer decides to purchase an item from the concession store. The Company in turn sells the item to the customer and is accordingly included under Retail Sales.

The property in the merchandise of third party consignment stock does not pass to the Company. Since, however, the sale of such stock forms a part of the activities of the CompanyÃs departmental stores, the gross sales values and cost of the merchandise are displayed separately in the profit and loss account.

In respect of gift vouchers and point award schemes operated by the Company, sales are recognised when the gift vouchers or points are redeemed and the merchandise is sold to the customer.

Revenue from store displays and sponsorships are recognised based on the period for which the products or the sponsors advertisements are promoted/displayed. Facility management fees are recognised pro-rata over the period of the contract.

f) Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost of inventories comprises all costs of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present condition and location. Cost is determined by the weighted average cost method.

Merchandise received under consignment and concessionaire arrangements belong to the consignors/concessionaires and are therefore excluded from the CompanyÃs inventories.

g) Employee Benefits

Compensation to employees for services rendered is measured and accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard 15 on Employee Benefits.

Employee Benefits such as salaries, allowances, non-monetary benefits and employee benefits under defined contribution plans such as provident and other funds, which fall due for payment within a period of twelve months after rendering service, are charged as expense to the profit and loss account in the period in which the service is rendered.

Employee Benefits under defined benefit plans and other long term employee benefits such as gratuity and compensated absences which fall due for payment after completion of employment or after a period of twelve months from rendering service,

are measured by the projected unit credit method, on the basis of actuarial valuations carried out by third party actuaries at each balance sheet date. The companyÃs obligations recognized in the balance sheet represent the present value of obligations as reduced by the fair value of plan assets, where applicable.

Actuarial Gains and losses are recognized immediately in the Profit and Loss Account.

h) Operating Lease

Operating Lease payments are recognized as an expense in the Profit & Loss Account on a straight-line basis or other bases, representative of the time pattern of the userÃs benefit.

i) Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets, as defined in Accounting Standard 16 on Borrowing Costs, are capitalized as part of the cost of acquisition. Other borrowing costs are expensed as incurred.

j) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are accounted at the prevailing rates of exchange on the date of transaction.

Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies, are restated at the prevailing rates of exchange at the Balance Sheet date. All gains and losses arising out of fluctuations in exchange rates are accounted for in the Profit and Loss Account.

Exchange differences on forward exchange contracts, entered into for hedging foreign exchange fluctuation risk in respect of an existing asset/liability, are recognized in the Profit and Loss Account in the reporting period in which the exchange rate changes. Premium/Discount on forward exchange contracts are treated as an expense/income over the life of the contract.

k) Income Tax

Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard 22 on Accounting for Taxes on Income. Taxes comprise both current and deferred tax.

Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid/recovered from the taxation authorities, using the applicable tax rates and tax laws.

The tax effect of the timing differences that result between taxable income and accounting income and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods are recorded as a deferred tax asset or deferred tax liability. They are measured using the substantively enacted tax rates and tax regulations.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets at each balance sheet date is reduced to the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which the deferred tax asset can be realized.

At each balance sheet date the company re-assesses the unrecognized deferred tax asset and to the extent that it has become reasonably or virtually certain (in accordance with Accounting Standard 22) that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax asset can be realized, recognizes the previously unrecognized deferred tax asset.

Tax on distributed profits payable in accordance with the provisions of section 115 O of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is in accordance with the Guidance Note on Accounting for Corporate Dividend Tax, regarded as a tax on distribution of profits and is not considered in determination of the profits for the year.

l) Stock Based Compensation

The compensation cost of stock options granted to employees is calculated using the intrinsic value of the stock options. The compensation expense is amortized uniformly over the vesting period of the option.

m) Earnings Per Share

The company reports basic and diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 on Earnings Per Share. Basic EPS is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares

outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year as adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares, except where the results are anti-dilutive.

n) Cash Flow Statement

The Cash Flow Statement is prepared by the indirect method set out in Accounting Standard 3 on Cash Flow Statements and presents the cash flows by operating, investing and financing activities of the Company.

Cash and cash equivalents presented in the Cash Flow Statement consist of cash on hand and unencumbered bank balances.

o) Contingent Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities as defined in Accounting Standard 29 on Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets are disclosed by way of notes to the accounts. Disclosure is not made if the possibility of an outflow of future economic benefits is remote. Provision is made if it becomes probable that an outflow of future economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation.

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