m. Provisions contingent liabilities and contingent assets
Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the Company expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example, under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset, but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the statement of profit and loss net of any reimbursement.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre¬ tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
Onerous contracts
A contract is considered to be onerous when the expected economic benefits to be derived by the
Company from the contract are lower than the unavoidable cost of meeting its obligations under the contract. The provision for an onerous contract is measured at the present value of the lower of the expected cost of terminating the contract and the expected net cost of continuing with the contract. Before such a provision is made, the Company recognises any impairment loss on the assets associated with that contract.
Contingent liabilities
Provision in respect of loss contingencies relating to claims, litigations, assessments, fines and penalties are recognised when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be estimated reliably. Contingent liabilities are recognised when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, the existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non¬ occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company or a present obligation that arises from past events where it is either not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made.
n. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprises of cheques, cash at banks and on hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less, which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term deposits, as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts as they are considered an integral part of the Company's cash Management.
o. Borrowing cost
Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing cost also includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an adjustment to the borrowing costs. Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur.
p. Impairment of non-financial assets
The Company assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is an indication of impairment. If
any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset's recoverable amount. An asset's recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's or cash-generating unit's (CGU) fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. Recoverable amount is determined for the purpose of impairment testing, assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generate cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets (the "cash-generating unit"). When the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value less costs of disposal, recent market transactions are taken into account. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded companies or other available fair value indicators.
The Company bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets and forecast calculations, which are prepared separately for each of the Company's CGUs to which the individual assets are allocated. These budgets and forecast calculations generally cover a period of five years. Impairment losses of continuing operations, are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
An assessment is made at each reporting date to determine whether there is an indication that previously recognised impairment losses no longer exist or have decreased. If such indication exists, the Company estimates the asset's or CGU's recoverable amount. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the assumptions used to determine the asset's recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised. The reversal is limited so that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior periods/ years. Such reversal is recognised in the statement of profit and loss unless the asset is carried at a
revalued amount, in which case, the reversal is treated as a revaluation increase.
Goodwill is tested for impairment annually and when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. Impairment is determined for goodwill by assessing the recoverable amount of each CGU (or Group of CGUs) to which the goodwill relates. When the recoverable amount of the CGU is less than its carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognised. Impairment losses relating to goodwill cannot be reversed in future periods.
q. Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
Financial assetsInitial recognition and measurement
All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognised on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.
Subsequent measurement
Any financial instrument, which does not meet the criteria for categorization at amortized cost or at FVTOCI (fair value through other comprehensive income), is classified at FVTPL (fair value through profit and loss). In addition, the company may elect to designate a debt instrument, which otherwise meets amortized cost or FVTOCI criteria, at FVTPL. However, such election is allowed only if doing so reduces or eliminates a measurement or recognition inconsistency (referred to as 'accounting mismatch'). The Company has not designated any debt instrument at FVTPL. Debt instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
Equity instruments:
All equity investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less impairment. All equity investments in scope of Ind AS 109 - Financial Instruments are measured at fair value. Equity investments which
are held for trading are classified as FVTPL. For all other equity investments, the Company may make an irrevocable election to present in OCI subsequent changes in fair value. The Company makes such election on an instrument by instrument basis. The classification is made on initial recognition and is irrevocable.
If the Company decides to classify an equity instrument at FVOCI, then all fair value changes on the instrument, excluding dividends, are recognised in OCI. There is no recycling of amounts from OCI to statement of profit and loss, even on sale of investment. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain/loss within equity. Equity instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
Derecognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily derecognised (i.e. removed from the Company's balance sheet) when:
i) the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired, or
ii) the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset, and the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
Impairment of financial assets
In accordance with Ind AS 109 - Financial instruments, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the following financial assets:
(i) Financial assets that are debt instruments, and are measured at amortised cost, e.g. loans, deposits, debt securities, etc.
(ii) Trade receivables that result from transactions that are within the scope of Ind AS 115 - Revenue from contracts with customers.
The Company follows 'simplified approach' for recognition of impairment loss allowance for trade receivables. The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in
credit risk. Rather, it recognises impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.
For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Company determines whether there has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition. If credit risk has not increased significantly, 12-month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, then the entity reverts to recognising impairment loss allowance based on 12-month ECL (simplified approach). Lifetime ECL are the expected credit losses resulting from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument.The 12-month ECL is a portion of the lifetime ECL which results from default events that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date.
ECL is the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the Company in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the entity expects to receive (i.e., all cash shortfalls), discounted at the original EIR (effective interest rate). When estimating the cash flows, an entity is required to consider:
(i) All contractual terms of the financial instrument (including prepayment, extension, call and similar options) over the expected life of the financial instrument. However, in rare cases when the expected life of the financial instrument cannot be estimated reliably, then the entity is required to use the remaining contractual term of the financial instrument
(ii) Cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms.
As a practical expedient, the Company uses a provision matrix to determine impairment loss allowance on portfolio of its trade receivables. The provision matrix is based on its historically observed default rates over the expected life of the trade receivables and is adjusted for forward-looking estimates. At every reporting date, the historical observed default rates are updated and changes in the forward-looking estimates are analysed.
ECL impairment loss allowance (or reversal) recognized during the period is recognized as income/ expense in the statement of profit and loss. This amount is reflected under the head other expenses/other income in the statement of profit and loss. ECL is presented as an allowance, i.e., as an integral part of the measurement of those assets in the balance sheet.The allowance reduces the net carrying amount. Until the asset meets write-off criteria, the Company does not reduce impairment allowance from the gross carrying amount.
For assessing increase in credit risk and impairment loss, the Company combines financial instruments on the basis of shared credit risk characteristics with the objective of facilitating an analysis that is designed to enable significant increases in credit risk to be identified on a timely basis.The Company does not have any purchased or originated credit- impaired (POCI) financial assets, i.e., financial assets which are credit impaired on purchase/ origination.
Financial liabilitiesInitial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate. All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs. The Company's financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts, financial guarantee contracts and derivative financial instruments.
Subsequent measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as described below:
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss.
Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss are designated as such at the initial date of recognition, and only if the criteria in Ind AS 109 are satisfied. For liabilities designated as FVTPL, fair value gains/ losses attributable to changes in own credit risk
are recognized in OCI. These gains/ loss are not subsequently transferred to statement of profit and loss. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity. All other changes in fair value of such liability are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
Financial liabilities at amortised cost (Loans and borrowings)
This is the category most relevant to the Company. After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIR amortisation process.
Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the statement of profit and loss.
Reclassification of financial assets
The Company determines classification of financial assets and liabilities on initial recognition. After initial recognition, no reclassification is made for financial assets which are equity instruments and financial liabilities. For financial assets which are debt instruments, a reclassification is made only if there is a change in the business model for managing those assets. Changes to the business model are expected to be infrequent. The Company's senior Management determines the change in the business model as a result of external or internal changes which are significant to the Company's operations. Such changes are evident to the external parties. A change in the business model occurs when the Company either begins or ceases to perform an activity that is significant to its operations. If the Company reclassifies financial assets, it applies the reclassification prospectively from the reclassification date which is the first day of the immediately next reporting period following the change in business model. The Company does not restate any previously recognised gains, losses (including impairment gains or losses) or interest.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
r. Derivative financial instruments
The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward currency contracts to hedge its foreign currency risks. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at fair value.
Derivatives are carried as financial assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative.The forward contracts that meet the definition of a derivative under Ind AS 109 are recognised in the statement of profit and loss. Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to profit or loss.
s. Dividend distribution to equity holders of the Company
The Company recognises a liability to make dividend distribution to equity holders when the distribution is authorised and the distribution is no longer at the discretion of the Company. As per the Corporate laws in India, a final dividend distribution is authorised when it is approved by the shareholders whereas for interim dividend when authorised by board of directors of the Company. A corresponding amount is recognised directly in equity. Non cash distribution are measured at fair value of the assets distributed with fair value re¬ measurement recognised directly in equity.
t. Exceptional Items
Exceptional items refer to items of income or expense, including tax items, within the statement
of profit and loss from ordinary activities which are non-recurring and are of such size, nature or incidence that their separate disclosure is considered necessary to explain the performance of the Company
u Recent accounting pronouncement
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") notifies new standards or amendments to the existing standards under Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules as issued from time to time. For the year ended March 31,2026, MCA has notified following Amendment to Ind AS, applicable to the Company w.e.f. April 01,2025.
- I nd AS - 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates Lack of Exchangeability.
- Ind AS 12 - Income Taxes relating to International Tax Reform - Pillar Two Model Rules - Exception to recognition and disclosure of deferred tax.
- Ind AS 7 - Cash flow statement and Ind AS 107 - Financial Instrument Disclosures relating to supplier finance arrangements.
- Ind AS 1-Presentation of Financial Statements Classification of Liabilities as current or non- current and non- current liabilities with covenants.
The Company has reviewed the new pronouncements and based on its evaluation has determined that it does not have any significant impact in its Standalone financial statements.
v New and amended standards issued but not effective:
The MCA has issued certain amendments to Indian Accounting Standards which are not yet effective as at March 31, 2026. The Company has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.
Key assumptions upon which the company has based its determinations of value-in-use include :
a) Estimated cash flows for five years, based on management's projections.
b) A terminal value arrived at by extrapolating the last forecasted year cash flows to perpetuity, using a constant long-term growth rate ranging from 0% to 2%. This long term growth rate takes into consideration external macroeconomic sources of data. Such long-term growth rate considered does not exceed that of the relevant business and industry sector.
c) The after tax discount rates used are based on the Company's weighted average cost of capital.
d) The after tax discount rate used range from 15% to18% for Cash generating unit.
The Company believes that any reasonably possible change in the key assumptions on which a recoverable amount
is based would not cause the aggregate carrying amount to exceed the aggregate recoverable amount of the cash¬ generating unit.
Notes:
1. The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on August 10, 2024 approved further investment in GLS Pharma Limited through acquisition of 590,361 equity shares from the selling shareholders for an aggregate consideration of ' 225.0 (constituting 49% of the equity share capital of GLS) following which GLS has become the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company with effect from October 25, 2024.
2. Investment of ' 4.1 (March 31, 2025'4.1) on account of fair valuation of corporate guarantee given by the Company on behalf of Lyfius Pharma Private Limited, a wholly - owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Antibiotics Private Limited
Provision for impairment
The entity assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the entity shall estimate the recoverable amount of the asset. The recoverable value is the value in use of the investments calculated using discounted cashflow method. When the recoverable amount of the investment is less than its carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognised.
Value in use is generally calculated as the net present value of the projected post-tax cash flows plus a terminal value of the business. Post-tax discount rate is applied to calculate the net present value of the post-tax cash flows and the terminal growth rate is used to arrive at the terminal value of the business.
d) Terms/rights attached to equity shares
The Company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of ' 1 per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share.
The Company declares and pays dividends in Indian rupees.The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend.
I n the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining assets of the Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts. However, no such preferential amounts exist currently. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the shareholders.
(i) Unsecured term loan facility from HDFC bank amounts to Nil (March 31,2025: ' 7,700.0) and carries interest rate Nil (March 31, 2025: 7.70% to 8.00%) which is linked to 1 Month Treasury bill rate. This term loan is repayable in six equal monthly instalments beginning from the 13th month following the first disbursement. This term loan is being funded for the reimbursement of Capital and R&D expenditure incurred in the last 15 months starting from April 1,2023 to June 30, 2024.
(ii) Unsecured term loan facility from MUFG bank amounts to ' 4,300.0 (March 31,2025: ' 2,500.0) and carries interest rate in the range of 6.67% to 7.8% (March 31,2025:7.80%) which is linked to 3-month Treasury Bill. This term loan has a bullet repayment due after 18 months after the first drawdown. This term loan is for the purposes of capital and maintenance expenditure & other general corporate purpose.
(iii) Unsecured term loan facility from Barclays bank amounts to ' 1,500.0 (March 31,2025: ' 1,500.0) and carries interest rate in the range of 6.66% to 7.65% (March 31,2025: 7.65%) which is linked to the 3 Month Overnight Index Swap (OIS). This term loan has a bullet repayment scheduled 15 months after the first drawdown. This term loan is being funded for the purposes of funding the maintenance expenses, R&D expenses, Capital advances & Capex. Unsecured term loan has financial covenants which is tested semi-annually on 30th September and 31 March of each year. The company has complied with this covenant accordingly.
(b) Current
(i) All secured working capital demand loans carry interest rate of 7.50% (March 31,2025: 7.5%). It is secured against all chargeable current assets, both present and future on pari passu basis.
(ii) All unsecured working capital demand loans carry interest rate in the range of 6.25% (March 31,2025: 7.15% to 8.00%)
(iii) All secured packing credit foreign currency loans carry interest rate in the range of 2.04% to 4.28% (March 31,2025: 4.16% to 5.32%) with maturity within 6 months. It is secured against all chargeable current assets, both present and future on pari passu basis.
(iv) All unsecured packing credit foreign currency loans carry interest rate in the range of 2.14% to 4.44% (March 31, 2025: 2.94% to 5.76%) with maturity within 6 months.
(v) All unsecured bills discounted carry interest rate in the range of 2.44% to 2.46% (March 31,2025: 2.89% to 5.85%).
Corporate guarantee given by the Company are in relation to its subsidiaries which aggregate to ' 5,240.0 (March 31,2025'9,220.0). Subsidiaries have availed loan against the said corporate guarantee which have been considered as contingent liabilities (refer note 37).
In addition to the above, the Company along with a subsidiary is a party to certain pending disputes with regulatory authorities relating to allotment of certain lands that have taken place in earlier years. During the year 2018-19, pursuant to the order of the Honourable Appellate Tribunal, land belonging to APL Research Centre Limited, subsidiary, which were attached earlier, were released after placing a fixed deposit of '131.6 with a bank as a security deposit with Enforcement Directorate. While the disposal of the cases are subject to final judgement from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Court, in the assessment of the Management and as legally advised, the allegations are unlikely to have a significant material impact on the financial statements of the Company.
b) Disclosures related to defined benefit plan
I n respect of Gratuity, a defined benefit plan, the plan is funded with Life Insurance Corporation in the form of a qualifying insurance policy governed by the payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Under the Gratuity Act, Every employee who has completed five years or more of service is entitled to gratuity on departure at 15 days last drawn salary for each completed year of service or part thereof in excess of six months. The level of benefit provided depends on the member's length of service and salary at the time of retirement/termination age. Provision for gratuity is based on actuarial valuation done by an independent actuary as at the year end. Each year, the Company reviews the level of funding in gratuity fund and decides its contribution.The Company aims to keep annual contributions relatively stable at a level such that the fund assets meets the requirements of gratuity payments in short to medium term.
This defined benefit plan exposes the Company to actuarial risk, such as investment risk, interest rate risk, longevity risk and salary risk.
Investment Risk- The present value of the defined benefit plan liability denominated in Indian Rupee is calculated using a discount rate determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds.
Interest Risk- A decrease in the bond interest rate will increase the plan liability; however, this will be partially offset by an increase in the return on the plan Assets.
Longevity risk - The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated by reference to the best estimate of the mortality of plan participants both during and after their employment. An increase in the life expectancy of the plan participants will increase the plan's liability.
Salary risk-The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated by reference to the future salaries of plan participants. As such, an increase in the salary of the plan participants will increase the plan's liability.
Note:
i) All transactions with related parties are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's length transactions. Outstanding balances for trade receivable, trade payable and other payables are unsecured, interest free and settlement occurs in cash.The Company has not recorded any impairment of balances relating to amounts owed by related parties during the year ended March 31, 2026 (March 31, 2025), provision for bad and doubtful debts will be made on an aggregate basis i.e. not specific to party. The assessment is undertaken each financial year through evaluating the financial position of the related party and the market in which the related party operates.
38 HEDGING ACTIVITIES AND DERIVATIVES - DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
The Company uses foreign currency denominated borrowings and foreign exchange forward contracts to manage some of its transaction exposures. The foreign exchange forward contracts are not designated as cash flow hedges and are entered into for periods consistent with foreign currency exposure of the underlying transactions, generally from one week to twelve months.
39 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
For the purpose of the Company's capital management, capital includes issued equity capital, share premium and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders. The primary objective of the Company's capital management is to maximise the shareholder value.
The Company monitors capital using 'adjusted net debt to total equity ratio'. For this purpose, adjusted net debt is defined as total borrowings, less cash and cash equivalents and other bank balances.
40 SEGMENT REPORTING
In accordance with Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS) 108 on Operating segments, segment information has been given in the consolidated financial statements of the Company, and therefore no separate disclosure on segment information is given in this financial statements.
41 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - FAIR VALUE AND RISK MANAGEMENT A. Accounting classifications and fair value hierarchy
The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities, including their fair value hierarchy.
ii. Transfer between Level 1 and 2
There have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 or vice-versa in 2025-26 and no transfers in either direction in 2024-25.
C. Risk management framework
The Company's board of directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company's risk management framework. The board of directors has established the Risk Management Committee, which is responsible for developing and monitoring the Company's risk management policies. The committee reports to the board of directors on its activities.
The Company's risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks being faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company's activities.The Company, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to maintain a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.
The Company's audit committee oversees how management monitors compliance with the Company's risk management policies and procedures, and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Company. The audit committee is assisted in its oversight role by internal audit. Internal audit undertakes both regular and ad hoc reviews of risk management controls and procedures, the result of which are reported to the audit committee.
The Company is exposed primarily to credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rate risk and other price risk). The Company uses derivative financial instruments such as forwards to minimise any adverse effect on its financial performance.
i. Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract, leading to a financial loss. Credit risk encompasses of both, the direct risk of default and the risk of deterioration of credit worthiness as well as concentration of risks. Credit risk is controlled by analysing credit limits and credit worthiness of customers on a continuous basis to whom the credit has been granted after obtaining necessary approvals for credit. Financial instruments that are subject to concentrations of credit risk principally consist of trade receivables, investments, derivative financial instruments, cash and cash equivalents, loans and other financial assets.The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful receivables and impairment that represents its estimate of incurred losses in respect of trade and other receivables and investments.
Trade receivables
The Company's exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. However, the Management also evaluates the factors that may influence the credit risk of its customer base, including the default risk and country in which the customers operate.The Management has established a credit policy under which each new customer is analysed individually for credit worthiness before the Company's standard payment and delivery terms are offered. The Company's review includes external ratings, if available, financial statements, credit agency information, industry information and in some case bank references. Sales limits are established for each customer and reviewed quarterly.
The Company's receivables turnover is quick and historically, there was no significant default on account of trade and other receivables.The Company assesses at each reporting date whether a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. Expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to the 12 months expected credit losses or at an amount equal to the life time expected credit losses if the credit risk on the financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition. The Company has used a practical expedient by computing the expected credit loss allowance for trade receivables based on a provision matrix. The provision matrix takes into account historical credit loss experience and is adjusted for forward looking information.The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of trade and other receivables. The Company does not hold collateral as security. The Company evaluates the concentration of risk with respect to trade receivables as low, as its customers are located in several jurisdictions and operate in largely independent markets.
The objective of liquidity risk management is to maintain sufficient liquidity and ensure that funds are available for use as per requirements. The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilities and reserve borrowing facilities, by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows, and by matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.The following are the remaining contractual maturities of financial liabilities at reporting date:
Loan given to subsidiaries
Credit risk related to loan given to subsidiaries is not expected to be material.
Other financial assets
The Company maintains exposure in cash and cash equivalents and derivative instruments with financial institutions.The Company has loan receivables outstanding from its subsidiaries amounting to ' 12,065.4 (March 31, 2025 : ' 16,506.6).
The Company's maximum exposure to credit risk as at March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 is the carrying value of each class of financial assets.
ii. Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset.The Company's approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company's reputation.
iii. Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Such changes in the values of financial instruments may result from changes in the foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, credit, liquidity and other market changes.The Company's exposure to market risk is primarily on account of foreign currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk.
a) Foreign currency risk:
The fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates may have potential impact on the statement of profit or loss, where any transaction references more than one currency or where assets / liabilities are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the Company. The Company is subject to foreign exchange risk primarily due to its foreign currency revenues, expenses and borrowings. Considering the countries and economic environment in which the Company operates, its operations are subject to risks arising from fluctuations in exchange rates in those countries. The risks primarily relate to fluctuations in US Dollar, Euro and GBP against the functional currency of the Company. The Company, as per its risk management policy, uses derivative instruments primarily to hedge foreign exchange. The Company has a treasury team which evaluates the impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations by assessing its exposure to exchange rate risks and advises the Management of any material adverse effect on the Company. It hedges a part of these risks by using derivative financial instruments in line with its risk management policies.The information on foreign exchange risk from derivative instruments and non derivative instruments is as follows:
If interest rates had been 0.5% higher/lower and all other variables were held constant, the Company's Profit for the year ended March 31, 2026 would decrease/increase by ' 64.93, (March 31, 2025: ' 226.3). Equity net of tax is ' 49.5
(March 31,2025'167.6).This is mainly attributable to the Company's exposure to interest rates on its variable rate borrowings.
c) Commodity risk:
Exposure to market risk with respect to commodity prices primarily arises from the Company's purchase of active pharmaceutical ingredients and other raw material components for its products.These are commodity products, whose prices may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. The prices of the Company's raw materials generally fluctuate in line with commodity cycles, although the prices of raw materials used in the Company's business are generally more volatile. Cost of raw materials forms the largest portion of the Company's cost of revenues. Commodity price risk exposure is evaluated and managed through operating procedures and sourcing policies. As of March 31, 2026, the Company has not entered into any derivative contracts to hedge exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices.
42 The Board of Directors of Company at its meeting held on April 06, 2026 approved the transfer of domestic branded generic pharmaceutical formulations products business on a going concern basis through a Business Transfer Agreement("BTA") to Auropharm Limited (previously known as Auro Pharma Limited), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company on a going concern basis by way of a slump sale w.e.f April 01,2026 subject to certain conditions precedent including receipt of requisite approvals.
43 On November 21,2025, the Government of India notified provisions of the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, ('Labour Codes') which consolidate twenty-nine existing labour laws into a unified framework governing employee benefits during employment and post-employment.The Labour Codes, amongst other things introduces changes, including a uniform definition of wages and enhanced benefits relating to leave. The Company has assessed the financial implications of these changes which has resulted in increase in gratuity liability (arising out of past service cost) and increase in leave liability aggregating ' 173.8 million. Considering the impact arising out of an enactment of the new legislation is an event of non-recurring nature, the Company has presented this incremental amount under "Exceptional Items" in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended March 31, 2026. The Company continues to monitor the developments pertaining to Labour Codes and will evaluate impact if any on the measurement of liability pertaining to employee benefits.
44A.The Board of Directors at their meeting held on April 06, 2026, approved buyback of 5,423,728 fully paid-up equity shares of face value of ' 1 each (representing 0.93% of the total number of equity shares of the Company) for an aggregate value not exceeding ' 8,000.0 million (Buyback Size) (excluding transaction cost) at a maximum buy back price of ' 1,475/- per equity share.
The buyback offer is made to all of the equity shareholders of the Company, including the promoters and members of the promoter group of the Company (as defined under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011), who hold Equity Shares as of the record date (April 17, 2026), on proportionate basis through the tender offer route in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, as amended, rules made thereunder, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-Back of Securities) Regulations, 2018, as amended ("Buyback Regulations") and other applicable laws.
Pursuant to the buyback offer, 5,423,728 equity shares were accepted and consideration of ' 8,000.0 million was paid to eligible shareholders on May 07, 2026.
44B.The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on July 18, 2024 approved a proposal to buyback 5,136,986 fully paid-up equity shares amounting to ' 7,500.0 million [Buyback Size, excluding transaction costs and applicable taxes] at a price of ' 1,460 per share from the eligible equity shareholders. The buyback was offered to all eligible equity shareholders including the promoters and promoter group of the Company on proportionate basis through the "Tender offer" route in accordance with Securities and Exchange Board of India [Buyback of Securities] Regulations, 2018, as amended and other applicable laws. The Buyback period was from July 18, 2024 to August 28, 2024. The Company had bought back and extinguished 5,136,986 equity shares, comprising of 0.88% of pre-buyback paid up equity share capital of the Company. The buyback resulted in a cash outflow of ' 9,302.4 million [including applicable taxes and transaction costs]. The Company has utilized its Securities Premium and General Reserve for Buyback of shares. In accordance with Section 69 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has credited "Capital Redemption Reserve" with an amount of to ' 5.1 million, being amount equivalent to the face value of the Equity Shares bought back as an appropriation from General Reserve.
51 NOTE ON AUDIT TRAIL
The company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of account which has a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility and the same has been operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in the software. Further, there are no instance of audit trail feature being tampered with. Additionally, the audit trail has been preserved as per the statutory requirements for record retention.
52 ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SCHEDULE III OF COMPANIES ACT, 2013. Other Statutory Information:
(i) No proceedings have been initiated on or are pending against the Company for holding benami property under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 (45 of 1988) and rules made thereunder
(ii) The Company is not declared a wilful defaulter by any bank or financial Institution or other lender.
(vi) The Company has not received any fund from any person (s) or entity (ies), including foreign entities (Funding party) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the company shall;
a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Funding party (Ultimate beneficiaries) or
b) provide any guaranty, security or the like on behalf of the ultimate beneficiaries
(iii) There is no income surrendered or disclosed as income during the current or previous year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961, that has not been recorded in the books of accounts
(iv) The Company has no transaction with the companies struck off under the Companies Act, 2013 or Companies Act, 1956.
(v) The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity (ies), including foreign entities (intermediaries) with the understanding that the intermediary shall;
a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Company (Ultimate beneficiary) or
b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of ultimate beneficiaries
(vii) There are no charges or satisfaction which are yet to be registered with Registrar of Companies beyond the statutory period.
(viii) All quarterly returns or statements of current assets are filed by the Company with banks or financial institutions are in agreement with the books of account.
(ix) The loan has been utilised for the purpose for which it was obtained and no short term funds have been used for long term purpose.
(x) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or virtual currency during the current or previous year
(xi) The Company has not entered into any scheme of arrangements other than disclosed in financial statements, which has an accounting impact on current or previous year.
(xii) The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Restriction on number of layers) Rules, 2017
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