2.11 Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets:
(a) 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.
Provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation and when the effect of time value of money is material, the carrying amount of the provision is the present value of those cash flows. Reimbursement expected in respect of expenditure required to settle a provision is recognised only when it is virtually certain that the reimbursement will be received.
(b) Contingent liabilities
Contingent liabilities are disclosed 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 or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made.
(c) Contingent assets
Contingent assets are not recognised in the financial statements, however they are disclosed when an inflow of economic benefits is probable.
2.12 Share-based payment arrangements:
The stock options granted to employees pursuant to the Company's Stock Options Schemes, are measured at the fair value of the options at the grant date in accordance with IND AS 102, Share-based payments. The fair value of the options is treated as discount and accounted as employee compensation cost over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. The amount recognised as expense in each year is arrived at based on the number of grants expected to vest. If a grant lapses after the vesting period, the cumulative discount recognised as expense in respect of such grant is transferred to the general reserve within equity.
The Company has constituted an Employee Stock Option Plan 2016. The Plan provides for grant of options to employees of the Company to acquire equity shares of the Company that vest in a graded manner and that are to be exercised within a specified period.
The Company has constituted an Employee Stock Option Plan 2020. The Company has transferred all the ungranted options under Employee Stock Option Plan 2016 to Employee Stock Option Plan 2020 while options granted under the Employee Stock Option Plan 2016 continue to be governed by the conditions of Employee Stock Option Plan 2016. Both plans provide for grant of options to employees of the Company to acquire equity shares of the Company that vest in a graded manner and that are to be exercised within a specified period.
2.13 Financial instruments:
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
(a) Financial assets
Initial recognition and measurement
All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value and transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset are adjusted to the fair value on initial recognition.
Subsequent measurement
For the purpose of Subsequent measurement, the Company classifies financial assets in following categories:
(i) Financial assets at amortised cost
(ii) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
(iii) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
Financial assets shall be measured at amortised cost if both of the following conditions are met:
(i) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows, and
(ii) Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
A financial asset shall be measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if both of the following conditions are met:
(i) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets; and
(ii) Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
All financial assets not classified as measured at amortised cost or FVTOCI as described above are measured at FVTPL
Subsequent measurement of financial assets
Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently measured at amortised cost using effective interest method. The amortised cost is reduced by impairment losses. Interest income, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment are recognised in Statement of profit and loss. Any gain and loss on derecognition is recognised in statement of profit and loss.
Financial investment at FVOCI are subsequently measured at fair value. Interest income under effective interest method, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment are recognised in Statement of profit and loss. Other net gains and losses are recognised in OCI. On derecognition, gains and losses accumulated in OCI are reclassified to statement of profit and loss.
Financial assets at FVTPL are subsequently measured at fair value. Net gains and losses, including any interest or dividend income, are recognised in statement of profit and loss.
All other equity investments are measured at fair value, with value changes recognised in Profit and loss, except for those equity investments for which the Company has elected to present the changes in fair value through OCI.
The Company derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction in which substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred or in which the Company neither transfers nor retains substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership and does not retain control of the financial asset. The Company considers control to be transferred if and only if, the transferee has the practical ability to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party and is able to exercise that ability unilaterally and without imposing additional restrictions on the transfer. When the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards and has retained control of the asset, the asset continues to be recognised only to the extent of the Company's continuing involvement, in which case, the Company also recognises an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained."
(b) Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial liabilities are adjusted to the fair value on initial recognition.
Subsequent measurement
Subsequent to initial recognition, all liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method except for derivatives, financial liabilities designated for measurement at FVTPL which are measured at fair value.
De-recognition of financial liabilities
A financial liabilities is de-recognised 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 de-recognition 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.
Offsetting of financial instruments
A financial asset and a financial liability is offset and presented on net basis in the balance sheet when there is a current legally enforceable right to set-off the recognised amounts and it is intended to either settle on net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Reclassification of financial assets and liabilities
The Company doesn't reclassify its financial assets and liabilities subsequent to their initial recognition.
Modification of financial assets and financial liabilities
Financial assets
The Company evaluates whether the cash flows from a financial asset are modified and the modified asset is substantially different. If the cash flows are substantially different, then the contractual rights to cash flows from the original financial asset are deemed to have expired. In this case, the original financial asset is derecognised and a new financial asset is recognised at fair value.
In case the cash flows of the modified asset carried at amortised cost are not substantially different, then the modification does not result in derecognition of the financial asset. In this case, the Company recalculates the gross carrying amount of the financial asset as the present value of the renegotiated or modified contractual cash flows that are discounted at the financial asset's original effective interest rate and recognises the amount arising from adjusting the gross carrying amount as modification gain or loss in statement of profit and loss. Any costs or fees incurred adjust the carrying amount of the modified financial asset and are amortised over the remaining term of the modified financial asset. If such a modification is carried out because of financial difficulties of the borrower, then the gain or loss is presented together with impairment losses. In other cases, it is presented as interest income.
Financial liabilities
The Company derecognises a financial liability when its terms are modified and the cash flows of the modified liability are substantially different. In this case, a new financial liability based on
the modified terms is recognised at fair value. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability extinguished and the new financial liability with modified terms is recognised in statement of profit and loss.
2.14 Impairment of financial instruments:
In accordance with Ind-AS 109, the Company applies Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss for financial assets other than those measured through profit and loss (FVTPL).
(a) Expected credit losses are measured through a loss allowance at an amount equal to:
The 12-months expected credit losses (expected credit losses that result from those default events on the financial instrument that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date); or
Full lifetime expected credit losses (expected credit losses that result from all possible default events over the life of the financial instrument)
Both LTECLs (Lifetime expected Credit losses) and 12 months ECLs are calculated on collective basis.
(b) Based on the above, the Company categorises its loans into Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3, as described below:
Stage 1
When loans are first recognised, the Company recognises an allowance based on 12 months ECL. Stage 1 loans includes those loans where there is no significant increase in credit risk observed and also includes facilities where the credit risk has been improved and the loan has been reclassified from stage 2 or stage 3.
Stage 2
When a loan has shown a significant increase in credit risk since origination, the Company records an allowance for the life time ECL. Stage 2 loans also includes facilities where the credit risk has improved and the loan has been reclassified from stage 3 and facilities where the credit risk has been increased due to restructuring and loan has been reclassified from stage 1.
Stage 3
Loans considered credit impaired are the loans which are past due for more than 90 days. The Company records an allowance for life time ECL.
The Company considers a financial instrument as defaulted and considered it as Stage 3 (credit- impaired) for ECL calculations in all cases, when the borrower becomes more than 90 days past due on its contractual payments.
Significant increase in credit risk
The Company continuously monitors all assets subject to ECLs. In order to determine whether an instrument or a portfolio of instruments is subject to 12mECL or LTECL, the Company assesses whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition. The Company considers an exposure to have significantly increased in credit risk when contractual payments are more than 30 days past due.
(c) Calculation of ECLs
The mechanics of ECL calculations are outlined below and the key elements are, as follows:
Probability of Default (PD)
Probability of Default (PD) is an estimate of the likelihood of default over a given time horizon. A default may only happen at a certain time over the assessed period, if the facility has not been previously derecognised and is still in the portfolio.
Exposure at Default (EAD)
Exposure at Default (EAD) is an estimate of the exposure at a future default date, taking into account expected changes in the exposure after the reporting date.
Loss Given Default (LGD)
Loss Given Default (LGD) is an estimate of the loss arising in the case where a default occurs at a given time. It is based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due and those that the lender would expect to receive, including from the realisation of any collateral. It is usually expressed as a percentage of the EAD.
The Company has calculated PD, EAD and LGD to determine impairment loss on the portfolio of loans. At every reporting date, the above calculated PDs, EAD and LGDs are reviewed and changes in the forward looking estimates are analysed.
While estimating the expected credit losses, the Company reviews macro-economic developments occurring in the economy and market it operates in. On a periodic basis, the Company analyses if there is any relationship between key economic trends like GDP, Unemployment rates, Benchmark rates set by the Reserve Bank of India, inflation etc. with the estimate of PD, LGD determined by the Company based on its internal data. While the internal estimates of PD, LGD rates by the Company may not be always reflective of such relationships, temporary overlays are embedded in the methodology to reflect such macro¬ economic trends reasonably.
The mechanics of the ECL method are summarised below:
Stage 1
The 12 months ECL is calculated as the portion of LTECLs that represent the ECLs that result from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within the 12 months after the reporting date. The Company calculates the 12 months ECL allowance based on the expectation of a default occurring in the 12 months following the reporting date. These expected 12-months default probabilities are applied to the EAD and multiplied by the expected LGD.
Stage 2
When a loan has shown a significant increase in credit risk since origination, the Company records an allowance for the LTECLs. The mechanics are similar to those explained above, but PDs and LGDs are estimated over the lifetime of the instrument.
Stage 3 / Regulatory Stage 3
For loans considered credit-impaired, the Company recognises the lifetime expected credit losses for these loans. The method is similar to that for Stage 2 assets, with the PD set at 100%.
(d) Loss allowances for ECL are presented in the statement of financial position as follows:
(i) for financial assets measured at amortised cost: as a deduction from the gross carrying amount of the assets;
(ii) for debt instruments measured at FVTOCI: no loss allowance is recognised in Balance Sheet as the carrying amount is at fair value.
(e) Write offs
Loans and debt securities are written off when the Company has no reasonable expectations of recovering the financial asset (either in its entirety or a portion of it). This is the case when the Company determines that the borrower does not have assets or sources of income that could generate sufficient cash flows to repay the amounts subject to the write-off. A write-off constitutes a derecognition event. The Company may apply enforcement activities to financial assets written off. Recoveries resulting from the Company's enforcement activities will result in impairment gains.
2.15 Derivative financial instruments
The Company enters into derivative financial instruments, primarily foreign exchange forward contracts, currency swaps and interest rate swaps, to manage its borrowing exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate risks. Derivatives embedded in non¬ derivative host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to those of the host contracts and the host contracts are not measured at FVTPL. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date the contracts are entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain/loss is recognised in statement of profit and loss.
Hedge accounting
The Company makes use of derivative instruments to manage exposures to interest rate and foreign currency. In order to manage particular risks, the Company applies hedge accounting for transactions that meet specified criteria.
Hedges that meet the criteria for hedge accounting are accounted for, as described below:
Fair value hedges the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability, or an identified portion of such an asset, liability, that is attributable to a particular risk and could affect profit or loss.
For designated and qualifying fair value hedges, the cumulative change in the fair value of a hedging derivative is recognised in the statement of profit and loss in net gain/(loss) on fair value changes. Meanwhile, the cumulative change in the fair value of the hedged item attributable to the risk hedged is recorded as part of the carrying value of the hedged
item in the balance sheet and is also recognised in the statement of profit and loss in net gain/(loss) on fair value changes.
2.16 Fair value measurement
Fair value is the price at the measurement date, at which an asset can be sold or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company's accounting policies require, measurement of certain financial / non-financial assets and liabilities at fair values (either on a recurring or non-recurring basis). Also, the fair values of financial instruments measured at amortised cost are required to be disclosed in the said financial statements. The Company is required to classify the fair valuation method of the financial / non-financial assets and liabilities, either measured or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements, using a three level fair-value-hierarchy which reflects the significance of inputs used in the measurement). Accordingly, the Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs. All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorized within the fair value hierarchy described as follows:
(a) Level 1 financial instruments
Those where the inputs used in the valuation are unadjusted quoted prices from active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has access to at the measurement date. The Company considers markets as active only if there are sufficient trading activities with regards to the volume and liquidity of the identical assets or liabilities and when there are binding and exercisable price quotes available on the balance sheet date.
(b) Level 2 financial instruments
Those where the inputs that are used for valuation and are significant, are derived from directly or indirectly observable market data available over the entire period of the instrument's life.
(c) Level 3 financial instruments
Include one or more unobservable input where there is little market activity for the asset/liability at the measurement date that is significant to the measurement as a whole.
2.17 Significant management judgements in applying accounting policies and estimation uncertainty
The preparation of financial statements requires the use of accounting estimates which, by definition, will seldom equal the actual results. Management also needs to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policy. This note provides an overview of the areas that involved a higher degree of judgement or complexity, and of items which are more likely to be materially adjusted due to estimates and assumptions turning out to be different than those originally assessed. Detailed information about each of these estimates and judgements is included in relevant notes together with information about the basis of calculation for each affected line item in the financial statements.
The following are significant management estimation/ uncertainty and judgement in applying the accounting policies of the Company that have the most significant effect on the financial statements:
Defined benefit obligation
Management estimates of these obligation is based on a number of critical underlying assumptions such as standard rates of inflation, mortality, discount rate and anticipation of future salary increases. Variation in these assumptions may significantly impact the defined benefit obligation amount and the annual defined benefit expenses.
Business model assessment
Classification and measurement of financial assets depends on the results of business model and the solely payments of principal and interest ("SPPI") test. The Company determines the business model at a level that reflects how groups of financial assets are managed together to achieve a particular business objective. This assessment includes judgement reflecting all relevant evidence including how the performance of the assets is evaluated and their performance measured, the risks that affect the performance of the assets and how these are managed and how the managers of the assets are compensated. The Company monitors financial assets measured at amortised cost that are derecognised prior to their maturity to understand the reason for their disposal and whether the reasons are consistent with the objective of the business for which the asset was held. Monitoring is part of the Company's continuous assessment of whether the business model for which the remaining financial assets are held continues to be appropriate and if it
is not appropriate whether there has been a change in business model and so a prospective change to the classification of those assets.
Fair value of financial instruments : The fair value of financial instruments is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction in the principal (or most advantageous) market at the measurement date under current market conditions (i.e. an exit price) regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique. When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the balance sheet cannot be derived from active markets, they are determined using a variety of valuation techniques that include the use of valuation models. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, estimation is required in establishing fair values.
Effective Interest Rate (EIR) method : The Company recognises interest income / expense using a rate of return that represents the best estimate of a constant rate of return over the expected life of the loans given / taken. This estimation, by nature, requires an element of judgement regarding the expected behaviour and life-cycle of the instruments, as well as expected changes to other fee income/expense that are integral parts of the instrument.
Recognition of deferred tax assets
The extent to which deferred tax assets can be recognised is based on an assessment of the probability of the Company's future taxable income against which the deferred tax assets can be utilized.
Property, plant and equipment
Measurement of useful life and residual values of property, plant and equipment and useful life of intangible assets.
Evaluation of indicators for impairment of assets
The evaluation of applicability of indicators of impairment of assets requires assessment of several external and internal factors which could result in deterioration of recoverable amount of the assets.
Contingent liabilities
At each balance sheet date basis the management judgment, changes in facts and legal aspects, the Company assesses the requirement of provisions against the outstanding contingent liabilities. However the actual future outcome may be different from this judgement.
Impairment of financial assets
At each balance sheet date, based on historical default rates observed over expected life, the management assesses the expected credit losses on outstanding receivables and advances. The Company's expected credit loss ("ECL') calculations are outputs of complex models with a number of underlying assumptions regarding the choice of variable inputs and their interdependencies.
These estimates and judgements are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the Company and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the standalone financial statements are prudent and reasonable.
Determination of lease term
Ind AS 116 Leases requires lessee to determine the lease term as the non-cancellable period of a lease adjusted with any option to extend or terminate the lease, if the use of such option is reasonably certain. The Company makes assessment on the expected lease term on lease by lease basis and thereby assesses whether it is reasonably certain that any options to extend or terminate the contract will be exercised. In evaluating the lease term, the Company
considers factors such as any significant leasehold improvements undertaken over the lease term, costs relating to the termination of lease and the importance of the underlying to the Company's operations taking into account the location of the underlying asset and the availability of the suitable alternatives. The lease term in future periods is reassessed to ensure that the lease term reflects the current economic circumstances.
Discount rate for lease liability
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. And discount rate of security deposits is generally based on the SBI deposit rate at the time of deposit.
Fair value of share-based payments
Estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determination of the most appropriate valuation model, which depends 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 or appreciation right, volatility and dividend yield and making assumptions about them. For the measurement of the fair value of equity-settled transactions with employees at the grant date, the Company uses a Black-Scholes model.
19.4 Mr. Sanjay Sharma had exercised his rights to convert 9,49,376 warrants into equivalent equity shares and paid remaining amount of ' 653.11 per warrant. Post that Company allotted him 9,49,376 equity shares of ' 10 each on September 24, 2024.
The Company had also allotted 21,39,125 equity shares of the Company of face value of ' 10 each at a premium of ' 868.63 on September 26, 2024 as per share subscription agreement dated September 18, 2024 entered into by and amongst the Company, IMP2 Assets Pte. Ltd. ("ABC Impact"), British International Investment plc ("BN"), Mr. Sanjay Sharma, Shvet Corporation LLP and Shankh Corporation LLP, and the amended and restated shareholders' agreement dated September 18, 2024 entered by and amongst inter alia the Company, BII and ABC Impact.
Nature and purpose of reserves Statutory reserves
The reserve is created as per the provision of Section 45(IC) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. This is a restricted reserve and no appropriation can be made from this reserve fund except for the purpose as may be prescribed by Reserve Bank of India.
Securities premium reserves
Securities premium reserve is used to record the premium on issue of shares. The reserve can be utilised only for limited purposes such as issuance of bonus shares in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and during the year such expenses amounting to the tune of ' 2.25 Crores have been utilised.
Employee stock outstanding account
In accordance with resolution approved by the shareholders, the Company has reserved shares options, for issuance to the eligible employees through ESOP scheme. The Company has approved stock option schemes - ESOP Scheme 2016, 2020 and 2024 on August 05, 2016, November 10, 2020 and June 26, 2024 respectively as amended from time to time.
The Administrator (i.e. Nomination and Remuneration Committee ('NRC') of the Company's board of directors) has the power to grant the options in pursuance to the ESOP schemes, each option consists of one equity share. Such option vest at a definite date, save for specific incidents, prescribed in the schemes as framed/ approved by the Company and shareholders . Such options are exercisable for a period following vesting at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company , subject to the conditions prescribed in the ESOP schemes as amended from time to time.
Retained earnings - other than remeasurement of post employment benefit obligation
Retained earnings or accumulated surplus represents total of all profits retained since Company's inception. Retained earnings are credited with current year profits, reduced by losses, if any, dividend payouts, transfers to General reserve or any such other appropriations to specific reserves.
Retained earnings - remeasurement of post employment benefit obligation
Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liabilities comprise actuarial gain or loss.
2. In the current financial year, the Company received an income tax demand of ' 7.60 Crores for AY 2023-24. The Company has disputed the order and filed a rectification request under Section 154 for deletion of the demand.
3. In the current financial year, the Company has received a demand order under Section 73 of the CGST Act for FY 2020-21 amounting to ' 0.09 Crores related to its operations in Karnataka. The Company has filed an appeal before the GST officer and has deposited ' 0.01 Crores for rectification of the demand. Based on the management's opinion, the liability may potentially arise.
4. In the current financial year, the company has received a demand notice of ' 0.54 Crores for AY 2018-19 and ' 2.31 Crores for AY 2019-20 under Section 156 due to an alleged short deduction of TDS. The Company had issued Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) to an investor and deducted TDS at 5% under Section 194LD. However, the tax department contested that the underlying securities did not meet the conditions required to be classified as RDB, resulting in a claim of short deduction of TDS. In response, the Company has filed an appeal against the demand order. Based on the management's opinion, the liability may potentially arise.
| 34 | SEGMENT INFORMATION
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM). The CODM makes strategic decisions and is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments.
The CODM considers the entire business of the Company on a holistic basis to make operating decisions reviews the operating results of the Company as a whole. Further, the Company operates in a single reportable segment i.e. granting loans, which has similar risks and returns for the purpose of Ind AS 108 "Operating segments", and is considered to be the only reportable business segment. Furthermore, the Company is operating in India which is considered as a single geographical segment.
| 35 | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
35.1 Defined contribution plans
The Company has Defined Contribution Plans for post-employment benefits namely Provident Fund and National Pension Scheme, which are administered by appropriate Authorities.
The Company contributes to a Government administered Provident Fund, Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme and Employee Pension Scheme, on behalf of its employees and has no further obligation beyond making its contribution.
The National Pension Scheme applicable to certain employees is a Defined Contribution Plan as the Company contributes to these Schemes which are administered by an Insurance Company and has no further obligation beyond making the payment to the Insurance Company.
The Company contributes to State Plans namely Employees' State Insurance Fund and has no further obligation beyond making the payment to them.
The Company's contributions to the above funds are charged to revenue every year.
The Company has recognised an expense of ' 23.27 Crores (Previous year ' 17.61 Crores) towards the defined contribution plans.
35.2 Other long-term benefits
The Company has a defined benefit leave encashment plan for its employees. Under this plan, they are entitled to encashment of earned leaves subject to certain limits and other conditions specified for the same. The liabilities towards leave encashment have been provided on the basis of actuarial valuation. The Company recognised rupees 7.14 Crores (March 31, 2024: rupees 4.68 Crores) for compensated absences in the statement of profit and loss.
35.3 Defined benefit plans
The Company's gratuity scheme provide for lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death while in employment or on termination of employment of an amount equivalent to 15 days basic salary for each completed
35.6 Risk exposure:
Through its defined benefit plans, the Company is exposed to a number of risks, the most significant of which are detailed below:-
Interest risk: The plan exposes the Company to the risk of fall in interest rates. A fall in interest rates will result in an increase in the ultimate cost of providing the above benefit and will thus result in an increase in the value of the liability (as shown in financial statements).
Liquidity risk: This is the risk that the Company is not able to meet the short-term / long term gratuity pay-outs. This may arise due to non availability of enough cash / cash equivalent to meet the liabilities or holding of illiquid assets not being sold in time.
Salary Escalation risk: The present value of the defined benefit plan is calculated with the assumption of salary increase rate of plan participants in future. Deviation in the rate of increase of salary in future for plan participants from the rate of increase in salary used to determine the present value of obligation will have a bearing on the plan's liability.
Demographic risk: The Company has used certain mortality and attrition assumptions in valuation of the liability. The Company is exposed to the risk of actual experience turning out to be worse compared to the assumption.
Regulatory risk: Gratuity benefit is paid in accordance with the requirements of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (as amended from time to time). There is a risk of change in regulations requiring higher gratuity pay-outs (e.g. Increase in the maximum limit on gratuity of ' 0.2 Crores).
| 39 | EMPLOYEE SHARE BASED PAYMENTS*
The Company at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 05, 2016 had approved an Employee Stock Option Plan 2016 ('the Plan') with initial pool of 19,32,080 options and had authorised the Company to issue stock options under the above plan. At the AGM held on September 30, 2019, additional 8,69,390 shares were added to this plan. The Company has provided loan to Aye Finance Employee Welfare Trust for purchase of total 28,01,470 Equity shares (ESOP Shares) from the existing shareholders.
In Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on November 10, 2020, the ESOP Plan 2016 was discontinued and balance 5,78,755 shares of ESOP pool were transferred to a new Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP 2020 Plan). In the same EGM, resolution was passed for approval of a new Employee Stock Option Plan 2020 ('the ESOP 2020 Plan') with initial pool sise of 31,64,590 options which has been increased to 44,08,640 options from time to time and authorised the Company to issue stock options under the above plan.
In financial year 2024, to further enhance employee engagement and retention, the Company introduced a new Employee Stock Option Plan in 2024 ('the ESOP 2024 Plan'). At the Extraordinary General Meeting held on June 26, 2024, a total of 15,82,295 options were approved for the 2024 scheme. At the EGM held on August 16, 2024, additional 20,00,000 options were added to this plan and at the EGM held on September 28, 2024, another 20,00,000 options were added to this plan.
The vesting period for the options in ESOP 2016 Plan, ESOP 2020 Plan and ESOP 2024 Plan is 4 years (with 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% annual vesting under the ESOP 2016 Plan and 25% annual vesting under the ESOP 2020 Plan and ESOP 2024 Plan) commencing from the date of grant of options. It is the intention of the Company that the options would be exercised at the time of the listing of the shares pursuant to the liquidity event as defined in the ESOP scheme. During the year, the Company had granted 15,07,460 options on July 02, 2024. Fair valuation has been carried at the grant date using the Black-Scholes model. The shares of the Company are not listed on any stock exchange. Accordingly, the expected median volatility for listed peer group has been considered.
| 41 | The Company does not have any long term contracts including derivative contracts for which there are any material foreseeable losses as at March 31, 2025 and as at March 31, 2024.
| 42 | There are no amounts which were required to be transferred to the Investor Educational and Protection Fund by the Company as at March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024.
| 43 | The Company does not have any year end unhedged foreign currency exposures as at March 31, 2025 and March 31,
2024.
| 44 | STANDARDS ISSUED BUT NOT YET EFFECTIVE
There are no standards that have been issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs that are not yet effective as at March 31,
2025.
| 45 | DISCLOSURES RELATING TO SECURITISATION
The primary objectives of the Company's capital management policy are to ensure that the Company complies with externally imposed capital requirements and maintains strong credit ratings and healthy capital ratios in order to support its business and to maximise shareholder value.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it according to changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of its activities. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the amount of dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue capital securities. No changes have been made to the objectives, policies and processes from the previous years. However, they are under constant review by the Board.
*The above ratio has been computed in accordance with the relevant guidelines issued by the RBI.
Tier 1 capital consists of shareholders' equity and retained earnings. Tier II capital consists of general provision and loss reserve against standard assets . Tier 1 and Tier II has been reported on the basis of Ind AS financial information.
| 49 | FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
The Company's principal financial liabilities comprise borrowings from banks and debentures. The main purpose of these financial liabilities is to finance the Company's operations and to support its operations. The Company's financial assets include loan and advances, investments and cash and cash equivalents that derive directly from its operations.
In the course of its business, the Company is exposed to certain financial risks namely credit risk, interest risk, price risk, currency risk & liquidity risk. The Company's primary focus is to achieve better predictability of financial markets and seek to minimize potential adverse effects on its financial performance.
The Company's board of directors has an overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company's risk management framework. The board of directors has established the risk management committee and asset liability committee, which is responsible for developing and monitoring the Company's risk management policies. The committee reports regularly to the board of directors on its activities.
The Company's risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company's activities.
The Company's risk management 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.
Credit risk is the risk that the Company will incur a loss because its customers fail to discharge their contractual obligations. The Company has a comprehensive framework for monitoring credit quality of its loans and advances primarily based on days past due monitoring at year end. Repayment by individual customers and portfolio is tracked regularly and required steps for recovery are taken through follow ups and legal recourse.
Concentrations arise when a number of counterparties are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographical region, or have similar economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic, political or other conditions. In order to avoid excessive concentrations of risk, the Company's policies and procedures include specific guidelines to focus on spreading its lending portfolio across various products / states / customer base with a cap on maximum limit of exposure for an individual / Group.
The Company reviews the credit quality of its loans based on the ageing of the loan at the year end and hence the Company has calculated its ECL allowances on a collective basis.
49.1.2 Inputs considered in calculation of ECL
In assessing the impairment of financial loans under Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Model, the assets have been segmented into three stages. The three stages reflect the general pattern of credit deterioration of a financial instrument. The differences in accounting between stages, relate to the recognition of expected credit losses and the measurement of interest income.
The Company categorises loan assets into stages primarily based on the Days Past Due status.
Stage 1 : 0 to 30 days past due Stage 2 : 31 to 90 days past due Stage 3 : More than 90 days past due
49.1.3 Definition of default
The Company considers a financial asset to be in "default" and therefore Stage 3 (credit impaired) for ECL calculations when the borrower becomes 90 days past due on its contractual payments.
49.1.4 Exposure at default
"Exposure at default" (EAD) represents the gross carrying amount of the assets subject to impairment calculation.
49.1.5 Estimations and assumptions used in the ECL model
(a) Loss given default (LGD) is common for all three Stages and is based on loss in past portfolio. Actual cashflows on the past portfolio are considered at portfolio basis for arriving loss rate.
(b) Probability of default (PD) is applied on Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 portfolio . This is calculated as an average of periodic movement of default rates.
49.2 Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities (other than derivatives) 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.
Liquidity risk management in the Company is managed as per the guidelines of Board-approved Asset-Liability Management ('ALM') Policy which is monitored by the Asset Liability Committee. The ALM Policy provides the governance framework for the identification, measurement, monitoring and reporting of liquidity risk arising out of Company's lending and borrowing activities. The Company maintains flexibility in funding by maintaining availability under committed credit lines. Management monitors the Company's liquidity positions (also comprising the undrawn borrowing facilities) and cash and cash equivalents on the basis of expected cash flows. The Company also takes into account liquidity of the market in which the entity operates.
49.3 Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk, such as equity price risk and commodity price risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include foreign currency receivables.
49.3.1 Foreign currency risk
Currency risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. Foreign currency risk for the Company arises majorly on account of foreign currency borrowings. When a derivative is entered into for the purpose of being as hedge, the Company negotiates the terms of those derivatives to match with the terms of the hedge exposure. The Company's policy is to fully hedge its foreign currency borrowings at the time of drawdown and remain so till repayment.
The Company holds derivative financial instruments such as cross currency interest rate swap to mitigate risk of changes in exchange rate in foreign currency and floating interest rate. The counterparty for these contracts is generally a bank. These derivative financial instruments are valued based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in market place.
Fair Value hierarchy of Asset and Liabilities not measured at fair value
The management assessed that carrying value of financial asset and financial liabilities are a reasonable approximation of their fair value and hence their carrying values are deemed to be fair values.
Valuation methodologies of financial instruments not measured at fair value Loans
Most of the loans are repriced frequently, with interest rate of loans reflecting current market pricing. Hence carrying value of loans is deemed to be equivalent of fair value.
Borrowings
Debt securities and borrowings are fixed rate borrowings and fair value of these fixed rate borrowings is determined by discounting expected future contractual cash flows using current market interest rates charged for similar new loans and carrying value approximates the fair value for fixed rate borrowing at financial statement level. The Company's borrowings which are at floating rate approximates the fair value.
Short term and other financial assets and liabilities
The management assessed that cash and cash equivalents, investments, other financial assets, trade payables and other financial liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
Credit risk is controlled by restricting the counterparties that the Company deals with, to those who either have banking relationship with the Company or are internationally renowned or can provide sufficient information. Market/ Price risk arising from the fluctuations of interest rates and foreign exchange rates or from other factors shall be closely monitored and controlled. Normally transaction entered for hedging, will run over the life of the underlying instrument, irrespective of profit or loss. Liquidity risk is controlled by restricting counterparties to those who have adequate facility, sufficient information, and sizable trading capacity and capability to enter into transactions in any markets around the world.
The respective functions of trading, confirmation and settlement should be performed by different personnel. The front office and back-office role is well defined and segregated. All the derivatives transactions are quarterly monitored and reviewed. All the derivative transactions have to be reported to the board of directors on every quarterly board meetings including their financial positions.
Note 1: The above 53.7.1 information is provided as per MIS/reports generated available for internal reporting purpose which include certain estimates and assumptions. The same has been relied upon by the auditors. Note 2: There is an investment in subsidiary at cost (unquoted) i.e. 249,999 equity shares of RS 10 in Foundation for Advancement of Micro Enterprises (FAME) total ' 0.25 Crores. Please refer note 6 - Investments.
Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Company - Scale Based Regulation) Directions, 2023
53.8 Details of financing of parent company products
The Company doesn't have parent Company, hence this clause is not applicable.
53.9 Details of Single Borrower Limit (SBL) / Group Borrower Limit (GBL) exceeded by the NBFC
The Company has not exceeded the Single Borrower Limit (SGL) / Group Borrower Limit (GBL) during the March 31, 2025 and March 31,2024.
53.10 Unsecured advances
The Company has given ' 2,202.90 Crores (previous year: ' 1659.19 Crores) of unsecured loans.
53.11.2 Disclosure of penalties imposed by RBI and other regulators -
No penalties were imposed by the regulator during the year ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024.
53.11.3 Related party transactions
Refer note 36 of Financial Statements for related party transaction disclosure.
The Company have not entered into any transactions related to borrowings, deposits, placement of deposits, advance, purchase/sale of fixed/other assets and Investments during the year with directors, KMP and their relatives except (i) advance given to subsidiary (FAME) of ' 2 Crores , maximum outstanding during the year of ' 2 Crores and outstanding as on March 31, 2025 of ' 0.25 Crores. (ii) loan given to KMP of ' 0.36 Crores , maximum outstanding during the year of ' 0.36 Crores and outstanding as on March 31, 2025 of ' 0.33 Crores.
53.20 Details of the Code on Social Security, 2020 (‘CODE') relating to employee benefits
The Code on Social Security, 2020 ('Code') relating to employee benefits during employment and post-employment benefits received Presidential assent in September, 2020. The Code has been published in the Gazette of India. However, the date on which the Code will come into effect has not been notified and the final rules/interpretation have not yet been issued. The Company will assess the impact of the Code when it comes into effect and will record any related impact in the period the Code becomes effective.
53.21 The Company owns 100% of Foundation for Advancement of Micro Enterprises (FAME), incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, to carry on social responsibility activities. The financial statements of FAME are not considered for consolidation since the definition of control is not met as the Company's objective is not to obtain economic benefits from the activities of FAME.
53.23 Postponement of revenue recognition
There is no significant uncertainty which requires postponement of revenue recognition as at March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024.
53.24 Details of dues to micro and small enterprises as defined under the MSMED Act, 2006
Payment against the supplies from the undertakings covered under the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 are generally made in accordance with the agreed credit terms.
On the basis of information and record available with the management, there are no overdue balances of such suppliers and interest due on such accounts as on March 31,2025 and March 31,2024.
The Company has neither paid any interest nor such amount is payable to buyer covered under the MSMED Act, 2006.
53.25 Details of non-performing financial assets purchased/sold
The Company has sold non performing financial asset during 2024-25 and has not sold non performing financial asset during 2023-24. Refer Note no. 53.27.1 (c ).
53.26 Value of imports calculated on CIF basis
The Company has not imported any goods therefore value of import on CIF basis is Nil. (As on March 31, 2024 - Nil).
53.27 Disclosure pursuant to Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Transfer of Loan Exposures) Directions, 2021 issued by the Reserve Bank
Note 3 : Public funds are as defined in Master Direction - Non Banking Financial Company - Scale based circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021.
53.28 Transfer of financial assets
53.28.1 Transferred financial assets that are not derecognised in their entirety
The following tables provide a summary of financial assets that have been transferred in such a way that part or all of the transferred financial assets do not qualify for derecognition, together with the associated liabilities.
The Company has transferred certain pools of fixed rate loan receivables backed by underlying assets by entering into securitisation transactions with the Special Purpose Vehicle Trusts (SPV Trust) sponsored by financial institution for consideration received in cash at the inception of the transaction.
The Company, being Originator of these loan receivables, also acts as Servicer with a responsibility of collection of receivables from its borrowers and depositing the same in Collection and Pay-out Account maintained by the SPV Trust for making scheduled pay-outs to the investors in Pass Through Certificates (PTCs) issued by the SPV Trust. These securitisation transactions also requires the Company to provide for first loss credit enhancement in various forms, such as corporate guarantee, cash collateral etc. as credit support in the event of shortfall in collections from underlying loan contracts. By virtue of existence of credit enhancement, the Company is exposed to credit risk, being the expected losses that will be incurred on the transferred loan receivables to the extent of the credit enhancement provided. In view of the above, the Company has retained substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset and thereby does not meet the derecognition criteria as set out in Ind-AS 109. Consideration received in this transaction is presented as 'Borrowing under Securitisation' under Note 14.
53.38 Divergence in Asset Classification and Provisioning
RBI vide its circular RBI/2022-23/26 DOR.ACC.REC.No.20/21.04.018/2022-23 dated April 19, 2022 has directed NBFCs shall make suitable disclosures, if either or both of the following conditions are satisfied:-
(a) the additional provisioning requirements assessed by RBI (or National Housing Bank(NHB) in the case of Housing Finance Companies) exceeds 5 percent of the reported profits before tax and impairment loss on financial instruments for the reference period, or
(b) the additional Gross NPAs identified by RBI/NBH exceeds 5 percent of the reported Gross NPAs for the reference period.
No inspection conducted by the RBI during the financial year ended March 31,2025 and March 31,2024.
Qualitative Disclosure on LCR -
As per Reserve Bank of India guidelines, all deposit-taking NBFCs irrespective of their asset size and non-deposit¬ taking NBFCs with an asset size of '5,000.00 Crores and above are required to maintain a liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) to ensure availability of adequate high-quality liquid assets (HQLA) to survive any acute liquidity stress scenario i.e. cash outflow increased to 115% and cash inflow decreased to 75%, lasting for 30 days. As per RBI guidelines, LCR has been calculated using the simple average of daily observations (over a period of 90 days).
Cash outflows under secured funding include contractual payments of the term loan, NCDs, and other debt obligations including interest payments. To compute inflow from fully performing exposures, the Company considers collection from performing advances including interest due in the next 30 days. Other cash inflows include cash from non- collable fixed deposits, Certificates of deposits, and mutual fund investments maturing in the next 30 days on as-is basis. The LCR as of March 31, 2025, is 358.39%, which is above the regulatory requirement of 100%.
Notes:
1 As defined in Paragraph 5.1.26 of the RBI NBFC Directions.
2 Provisioning norms shall be applicable as prescribed in these Directions.
3 All notified Accounting Standards and Guidance Notes issued by ICAI are applicable including for valuation of investments and other assets as also assets acquired in satisfaction of debt. However, market value in respect of quoted investments and break up / fair value / NAV in respect of unquoted investments shall be disclosed irrespective of whether they are classified as long term or current in (5) above.
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(a) The Company do not have any investment property.
(b) The Company do not have any benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the group for holding any benami property.
(c) Since, the Company does not have any immovable property, clause related to title deeds of property not held in the Company's own name is not applicable.
(d) The Company does not have any pending creation of charge or satisfaction of charge which are yet to be filed or registered with Registrar of Companies except for 32 cases where satisfaction of charges could not be filed due to non receipt of NOC from respective bank/financial institution. The Company is in process of obtaining such NOCs.
(e) The Company is a NBFC - Middle Layer as classified under Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Company - Scale Based Regulations) Directions, 2023.
(f) The quarterly statement of current assets submitted to banks/ financial institutions which are provided as security against the borrowings are in agreement with the books of account.
(g) There has been no significant events after the reporting date require disclosure in these financial statements.
(h) The Company has not entered any transactions with companies that were struck off under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 or Section 560 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(i) The Company has not traded or invested in crypto currency or virtual Currency during the financial year.
(j) 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 beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the ultimate beneficiaries
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 guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the ultimate beneficiaries
(k) The Company do not have any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
(l) During the year, no scheme of arrangements in relation to the Company has been approved by the competent authority in terms of Sections 230 to 237 of the Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, aforesaid disclosure are not applicable to the Company.
(m) The Company has not granted any loans or advances in the nature of loans to promoters, directors, KMPs and the related parties (as defined under the Companies Act, 2013), either severally or Jointly with any other person that are:
(a) Repayable on demand; or
(b) without specifying any terms or period of repayment."
(n) The Company is not declared wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or other lenders.
(o) During the financials year 2024-25 and financials year 2023-24, The Company has not invested with number of layers of Companies as prescribed under clause (87) of Section 2 of the Act read with the Companies (Restriction on number of Layers) Rules, 2017
In terms of our report attached
For S S Kothari Mehta & Co. LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of
Chartered Accountants Aye Finance Limited (Formerly known as Aye Finance Private Limited)
Firm Registration No.: 000756N / N500441
per Vijay Kumar Sanjay Sharma Govinda Rajulu Chintala Krishan Gopal Vipul Sharma
Partner Managing Director Chairperson and Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
Membership No: DIN: 03337545 Independent Director Membership No: A27737
092671 DIN: 03622371
Gurugram Gurugram Hyderabad Gurugram Gurugram
May 21, 2025 May 21,2025 May 21, 2025 May 21, 2025 May 21, 2025
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