4.13. Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets
The Company creates a provision when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation.
Provisions are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. If it is no longer probable that an outflow of resources would be required to settle the obligation, the provision is reversed.
A contingent liability is disclosed in respect of a possible obligation that arise from past events whose existence will be confirmed only on the occurrence or non¬ occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company or from a present obligation that arises from past events which are not recognised because:
a) it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; or
b) the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability
Contingent assets are not recognised in the financial statements. However, contingent assets are assessed continually and if it is virtually certain that an inflow of economic benefits will arise, the asset and related income are recognised in the period in which the change occurs.
4.14. Provision for reward points redemption
The Company has a reward point’s program which allows card members to earn points based on spends through the cards that can be redeemed for cash, gift vouchers and retail merchandize. The Company makes payments to its reward partners when card members redeem their points and creates provisions , based on the actuarial valuation by an independent valuer, to cover the cost of future reward redemptions. The liability for reward points outstanding as at the year-end and expected to be redeemed in the future is estimated based on an actuarial valuation.
4.15. Cash and Cash Equivalent
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances on hand, cash balances in bank, funds in transit lying in nodal account of intermediaries/payment gateway aggregators and highly liquid investments with original maturity period of three months or less from date of investment that are readily convertible to known of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
4.16. Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
(I) Revenue Recognition: Application of the various accounting principles in Ind AS 115 related to the measurement and recognition of revenue requires us to make judgments and estimates such as identifying performance obligations, wherein the company provides multiple services as part of the contract. Specifically, complex arrangements with nonstandard terms and conditions may require significant contract interpretation to determine the appropriate accounting. The Company consider various factors in estimating transaction volumes and estimated marketing activities target fulfilment, expected behavioural life of card etc.
(II) Business development incentive: Estimation of business development incentives relies on forecasts of payments volume, card issuance etc. Performance is estimated using, transactional information - historical and projected information and involves certain degree of future estimation.
(III) Card life: Estimation of card life relies on behavioural life trend established basis past customer behaviour / observed life cycle at a portfolio level.
(IV) Differences between actual results and our estimates are adjusted in the period of actual performance
(V) Management is required to assess the probability of loss and amount of such loss with respect to legal proceedings, if any, in preparing of financial statements
(VI) Property, Plant and equipment: The Company reviews the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment at the end of each reporting period. The lives are based on historical experience with similar assets as well as anticipation of future events, which may impact their life, such as change in technology.
(VII) Impairment of financial assets: A number of significant judgements are also required in applying the accounting requirements for measuring ECL such as;
• Establishing groups of similar financial assets for the purposes of measuring ECL (Portfolio segmentation)
• Defining default
• Determining criteria for significant increase in credit risk.
• Choosing appropriate models and assumptions for measurement of ECL.
• Use of significant judgement in estimating future economic scenario to calculate management overlay over base ECL model.
(VIII) Fair value measurements and valuation processes
• I n estimating the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Company uses market-observable data to the extent it is available. Where Level 1 inputs are not available, the Company engages third party qualified valuers to perform the valuation. The management works closely with the qualified external valuers to establish the appropriate valuation techniques and inputs to the model.
• Information about the valuation techniques and inputs used in determining the fair value of various assets and liabilities are disclosed in note 38.
• All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level"
• Input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:"
Level 1— Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable.
Level 3 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable.
• For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
(IX) Cost of reward points: The cost of reward point includes the cost of future reward redemption which is determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future.
(X) Defined Benefit Plans (Gratuity): The cost of the defined benefit gratuity plan and the present value of the gratuity obligation are determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include
the determination of the discount rate; future salary increases and mortality rates. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its long¬ term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.
(XI) Lease: The Company evaluates if an arrangement qualifies to be a lease as per the requirements of Ind AS 116. Identification of a lease requires significant judgment. The Company uses significant judgement in assessing the lease term (including anticipated renewals) and the applicable discount rate.
The Company determines the lease term as the non¬ cancellable period of a lease, together with both periods covered by an option to extend the lease if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise that option; and periods covered by an option to terminate the lease if the Company is reasonably certain not to exercise that option. In assessing whether the Company is reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend a lease, or not to exercise an option to terminate a lease, it considers all relevant facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive for the Company to exercise the option to extend the lease, or not to exercise the option to terminate the lease. The Company revises the lease term if there is a change in the non-cancellable period of a lease. The discount rate is generally based on the incremental borrowing rate specific to the lease being evaluated or for a portfolio of leases with similar characteristics.
The Company’s accounting policies for its revenue streams are disclosed in detail under Note 4 above and is generated in India. For Critical accounting estimates, refer note 4.16 to the financial statements.
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of revenue is not required as the Company’s primary business is to provide credit card facility and interest on loans which is governed by Ind AS 109.
Transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations
The Company applies practical expedient in Ind AS 115 and does not disclose information about remaining performance obligations wherein the Company has a right to consideration from customer in an amount that directly corresponds with the value to the customer of entity’s performance till date.
The Company’s remaining performance periods for its incentive arrangements with network partners are typically long-term in nature (typically ranging from 3-5 years). Consideration is variable based upon the number of transactions processed and volume of activity on the cards. As at March 31, 2025, the estimated aggregate consideration allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations for these other value-added services is ' 12.54 Crores (previous year: Nil)
Receivables from contracts with customers and contract balances
The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets, contract cost and contract liabilities from contract with customers
Contract costs
The contract cost primarily relates to:
• Incremental costs that are directly linked to obtaining a new contract with a customer and which would not have been incurred if the contract had not been obtained, are recognised in the statement of profit and loss over behavioral life of the portfolio.
• A part of sales promotion expense, fees and commission expense and advertisement expenses which are in the nature of card value proposition offered to customers, etc and are directly related to selling card membership to new customers are deferred over the membership period consisting of 12 months.
35 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Capital risk is the risk that the Company has insufficient capital resources to meet the minimum regulatory requirements to support its credit rating and to support its growth and strategic options. The Company’s capital plans are deployed with the objective of maintaining capital that is adequate in quantity and quality to support the Company’s risk profile, regulatory and business needs. Asset Liability Management Committee [ALCO] is responsible for ensuring the effective management of capital risk. Capital risk is measured and monitored using limits set out in in relation to the capital and leverage, all of which are calculated in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements.
As contained in RBI Master Directions - Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 (hereinafter referred to as “RBI Master Directions"), the Company is required to maintain a capital ratio consisting of Tier I and Tier II capital not less than 15 % of its aggregate risk weighted assets on-balance sheet and of risk adjusted value of off- balance sheet items. Out of this, Tier I capital shall not be less than 10%. The Board of Director's regularly monitors the maintenance of prescribed levels of Capital Risk Adjusted Ratio (CRAR).
The Company makes all efforts to comply with the above requirements. Further, the Company has complied with all externally imposed capital requirements and internal and external stress testing requirements.
The Board of Directors approved the Dividend distribution policy which is in line with the regulatory requirement and guidelines as prescribed by RBI from time to time. The policy focuses on the internal and external factors (which includes long term growth plan, cash flow position, auditors’ qualification, supervisory findings of RBI on divergence in classification and provisioning in Stage 3 assets, prevalent economic conditions and market practices etc) which the Board shall consider before declaring the dividend.
(C) Interim dividend on equity shares declared: During the year ended March 31, 2025, the Board of Directors have declared interim dividend of 25% (' 2.50 per equity share of the face value of ' 10.00) for the financial year 2024-25 in accordance with Section 123(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, as amended. (March 31, 2024 - ' 2.50 per equity share of the face value of ' 10.00)
Hierarchy of Fair value measurements
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. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
• In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
• In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Company.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant’s ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use.
The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly;
Level 3 - Inputs for the assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
37 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 37.1 Financial risk factors
The Company has exposure to the following types of risks from financial instruments:
• Market risk;
• Credit risk; and
• Liquidity risk;
The Company’s Board of Directors have overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework. The Risk Management Committee manages the risk management framework and appetite. The Board of Directors has established the Enterprise Risk Management Committee (ERMC) which is responsible for approving and monitoring Company’s risk management framework. The risk management policies, processes and tools are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company’s activities.
37.1.1 Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss of future earnings, to fair values or to future cash flows that may result from a change in variables such as changes in the interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and other market changes that affect market risk sensitive instruments.
The Company uses a wide range of qualitative and quantitative tools to manage and monitor various types of market risks it is exposed to. Quantitative analysis such as net income sensitivities, stress tests etc. are used to monitor and manage company’s market risk appetite.
A. Interest risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of loss from fluctuations in the future cash flows or fair value of financial instruments because of changes in market interest rates.
Company's investments are categorized under HTM (Held to Maturity) category. Investments are done in Government securities (T-Bill/ G Sec) only, hence there is no credit risk involved. To monitor the interest rate risk, Treasury function monitors the modified duration of these investments on monthly basis and report the same to Enterprise Risk Management Committee through KRI reporting. Further, Company has fixed as well as floating rate borrowings to which it is exposed to interest rate risk as well as repricing risk at the time of re-borrowing.
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