p) Provisions, contingent assets and contingent liabilities
Provisions are recognized only when there is a present obligation, as a result of past events, and when a reliable estimate of the amount of obligation can be made at the reporting date. These estimates are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates. Provisions are discounted to their present values, where the time value of money is material.
Contingent liability is disclosed for:
• Possible obligations which will be confirmed only by future events not wholly within the control of the Company, or
• Present obligations arising from past events where it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation or a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation cannot be made.
Contingent liabilities may arise from litigation, taxation and other claims against the Company. The contingent liabilities are disclosed where it is management's assessment that the outcome of any litigation and other claims against the Company is uncertain or cannot be reliably quantified, unless the likelihood of an adverse outcome is remote.
Contingent assets are not recognised. However, when inflow of economic benefit is probable, related asset is disclosed.
q) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting attributable taxes) by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for events including a bonus issue.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
r) Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. Such reclassification does not have any impact on the current year financial statements.
s) Recent accounting pronouncements:
Standards issued/amended and became effective
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified new standards or amendment to existing standards under Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules as issued from time to time. The Company has applied following amendments for the first-time during the current year which are effective from 01 April 2024.
Amendments to Ind AS 116 - Lease liability in a sale and leaseback
The amendments require an entity to recognise lease liability including variable lease payments which are not linked to index or a rate in a way it does not result into gain on Right of Use asset it retains.
Ind AS 117 - Insurance Contracts
MCA notified Ind AS 117, a comprehensive standard that prescribe, recognition, measurement and disclosure requirements, to avoid diversities in practice for accounting insurance contracts and it applies to all companies i.e., to all "insurance contracts" regardless of the issuer. However, Ind AS 117 is not applicable to the entities which are insurance companies registered with IRDAI.
The Company has reviewed the new pronouncements and based on its evaluation has determined that above amendments do not have a significant impact on the Company's Standalone Financial Statements.
Standards issued but not yet effective
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. As at 31 March 2025, MCA has not notified any new standards or amendments to the existing standards applicable to the Company.
3. Significant management accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the Company's standalone financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. The estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis and any revisions thereto are recognized in the period of revision and future periods if the revision affects both the current and future periods. Uncertainties about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future periods.
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are described below. The Company based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the standalone financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising that are beyond the control of the Company. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.
Defined benefit plans
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. Information about the various estimates and assumptions made in determining the present value of defined benefit obligations are disclosed in note 37.
Fair value measurements
In estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, the Company uses market observable data to the extent available. Where such Level 1 inputs are not available, the Company establishes appropriate valuation techniques and inputs to the model. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgement is required in establishing fair values. Judgements include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments. Information about the valuation techniques and inputs used in determining the fair value of various assets and liabilities are disclosed in note 40.
Impairment of non-financial assets
Impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. The fair value less costs of disposal calculation is based on available data from binding sales transactions, conducted at arm's length, for similar assets or observable market prices less incremental costs for disposing of the asset.
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
Determining whether property, plant and equipment are impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of the relevant cash generating units. The value in use calculation is based on a Discounted Cash Flow model over the estimated useful life of the Power Plants. Further, the cash flow projections are based on estimates and assumptions relating to tariff, operational performance of the Plants, life extension plans, market prices of coal and other fuels, exchange variations, inflation, terminal value etc. which are considered reasonable by the Management
Impairment of Investments made / Loans given to subsidiaries
In case of investments made and loans given by the Company to its subsidiaries, the Management assesses whether there is any indication of impairment in the value of investments and loans. The carrying amount is compared with the present value of future net cash flow of the subsidiaries based on its business model or estimates is made of the fair value of the identified assets held by the subsidiaries, as applicable.
Taxes
Significant management judgement is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies, including estimates of temporary differences reversing on account of available benefits under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses can be utilised.
Useful lives of depreciable/ amortisable assets
The Company estimates useful life of each class of assets based on its nature, the estimated usage, the operating condition, past history of replacement, anticipated technological changes, etc. The Company reviews the useful life of property, plant and equipment and Intangible assets as at the end of each reporting period. This reassessment may result in change in depreciation expense in future periods.
Income/ Revenue
Revenue from sale of power is recognised upon judgement by the management for recoverability of the claims based on the relevant contractual terms / provisional rates as provided by the regulator / governing tariff regulations, to the extent applicable, having regard to mechanism provided in applicable tariff regulations and the bilateral arrangement with the customers, which may be subject to adjustments in future years, on receipt of final orders of the respective Regulatory Authorities or final closure of the matter with the customers.
In certain cases, the Company has claimed compensation from the Discoms based on management's interpretation of the regulatory orders and various technical parameters, which are subject to final verification and confirmation by the respective Discoms and hence, in these cases, the revenues have been recognised during various financial years / periods on a prudent basis with conservative parameters in the books in accordance with the terms of Power Purchase Agreement. The necessary true-up adjustments for revenue Claims (including carrying cost / delayed payment surcharge) are made in the books on final acknowledgement / regulatory orders / settlement of matters with respective Discoms or eventual recovery of the claims, whichever is earlier.
Classification of Trade Receivables
In view of pending litigations on regulatory matters, the classification of disputed / undisputed trade receivables is a matter of judgement based on facts and circumstances. The Company evaluates the fact pattern and circumstances, including ongoing discussions with the state-owned power distribution Companies (Discom), for each such regulatory matter pending to be adjudicated by the relevant authority. In cases, where discussions with Discom have not made reasonable progress and matters are subjudice, the related receivables are classified as disputed, even though the management is reasonably confident of recovering the dues in full, backed by the regulatory orders in favour of the Company. The management will continue to monitor the developments on regulatory matters.
i Non current and current secured borrowings are secured by first mortgage and charge on all immovable and movable assets, both present and future, of the Amravati Project (refer note 17 and 43).
ii As at 31 March 2025, certain projects have experienced temporary delays due to supply chain/ labour force disruptions and other factors beyond Company's control. However, based on management's assessment, these delays are not considered indicators of impairment under Ind AS 36. The Company is already taking steps to resume active development on these projects in due course and shall continue to monitor their progress periodically. None of the Company's projects are temporarily suspended.
iii The Company does not have any capital-work-in progress that has significantly exceeded its cost compared to its original plan.
i) During the previous year, the Company on 22 June 2023 had availed refinancing facility in form of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) and rupee term loan (RTL) aggregating to ' 1,114.10 crore in a transaction led by Kotak Mahindra Bank and had utilized such proceeds to repay the dues (including interest) of existing facilities of Aditya Birla ARC Limited ("ABARC"), within the agreed extended timelines.
ii) Inter corporate deposit given to Poena Power Development Limited (PPDL) is secured by pledge of 50,000 equity shares of PPDL and is to be used towards RPS Shortfall amount when due (also refer footnote (v) below).
iii) Repayment schedule of loan facilities (as per contractually agreed terms) is as follows:
a) Facility C - Repayable in bullet repayment of ' 337.52 Crore (balance amount after prepayment) in June 2027.
b) Elevated intercorporate deposit - Repayable in bullet repayment of ' 550 Crore in June 2027.
c) Subordinate intercorporate deposit - Repayable in bullet repayment of ' 900 Crore in September 2027
d) Intercorporate deposit - Repayable in bullet repayment of ' 31.35 Crore after repayments of all external borrowings.
e) 0.001% OCCRPS - Redeemable in bullet repayment of ' 376.92 Crore upon completion of 7 years from the date of allotment i.e. 23 December 2019 and if OCCRPS are not redeemed, the same shall be convertible into Equity shares at the option of lenders.
f) Non-convertible debentures - Series II (NCD Series II) - Repayable quarterly in equal instalment of ' 75 Crore each starting from March 2025 and balance in last instalment.
g) Non-convertible debentures - Series III (NCD Series III) - Redeemable in bullet repayment of ' 160.15 Crore (principal amount) along with interest accrued, in December 2026.
iv) The above mentioned loans and intercorporate deposits carry contractual rate of interest ranging from 0.001% p.a. to 20% p.a. over the tenure of the loan.
v) The Company, under the One Time Settlement scheme (OTS), had issued Redeemable Preference Shares (RPS) in December 2019 to the lenders of the Company, that had become redeemable on 27 December 2021. However, inspite of having sufficient cash and cash equivalent balance, the redemption of such RPS could not be done due to limitations as per the provisions of section 55(2) of the Act which state that such redemption is permissible only out of profits earned by the Company which are otherwise available for dividend, after adjusting the accumulated losses as read with section 123 of the Act, or out of the proceeds of a fresh issue of shares made for the purposes of such redemption. The Company has been in active discussions with the RPS holders to extend the time period for redemption of RPS, however, the approval from the lenders is awaited as on date. The liability towards RPS has been presented as 'current financial liabilities' in these standalone financial statements.
During the year ended 31 March 2025, one of the RPS holders, holding 28,720,978 RPS aggregating to ' 28.72 crore in the Company, had filed an application against the Company and subsidiary company- Poena Power Development Limited ('PPDL') (whose shares are pledged with RPS holders and inter-corporate deposit given of ' 250 crore is also assigned to RPS holders), under Section 7 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ('IBC Code') on 26 April 2024, which is not yet admitted, demanding redemption of the principal amount along with interest and dividend.
The management based upon inputs from legal experts and relying upon relevant favorable judicial pronouncement, is of the view that the application filed under Section 7 of IBC Code is not maintainable under applicable laws and believes that the same is not expected to have any material impact on these standalone financial statements and/or on the operations and functioning of the Company.
vi) During the year, the Company has repaid/prepaid ' 98.15 Crore against NCD Series I, ' 128.57 Crore against NCD Series II, ' 83.70 Crore against NCD Series III and ' 23.94 Crore against RTL as per the terms of the Facilities Agreement. Subsequent to such repayments, NCD's Series I and RTL stands repaid in full as at 31 March 2025.
vii) NCD Series I, II and RTLs aggregating to ' 725 Crore is secured by way of*:
a) first mortgage and charge on all immovable and movable assets, both present and future, of the Amravati Project.
b) pledge of 2,097,598,310 equity shares of the Company held by RattanIndia Enterprises Limited (formerly RattanIndia Infrastructure Limited ("REL") and RR Infralands Private Limited through execution of a Deed of Pledge amongst REL, RR Infralands Private Limited (Pledgers), Company and Vistra (ITCL) India Limited
c) an exclusive first ranking charge over all the promoters ICDs/unsecured debts; and
d) corporate guarantee of RR Infralands Private Limited to the extent of the value of outstanding under these facilities.
viii) NCD Series III aggregating to ' 375 Crore is secured by way of*:
a) second mortgage and charge on all immovable and movable assets, both present and future, of the Amravati Project.
b) pledge of 2,097,598,310 equity shares of the Company held by RattanIndia Enterprises Limited (formerly RattanIndia Infrastructure Limited ("REL") and RR Infralands Private Limited through execution of a Deed of Pledge amongst REL, RR Infralands Private Limited (Pledgers), Company and Vistra (ITCL) India Limited
c) an exclusive second ranking charge over all the promoters ICDs/unsecured debts; and
d) corporate guarantee of RR Infralands Private Limited to the extent of the value of outstanding under such facility.
The Company's contract with customers for the sale of electricity generally include one performance obligation. Revenue from sale of power is recognized net of cash discount, over time when each unit of electricity is delivered, at the contracted rate.
A contract asset is the right to consideration in exchange for goods or services transferred to the customer. If the Company performs by transferring goods or services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before payment is due, a contract asset is recognised for the earned consideration that is conditional. A contract liability is the obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the Company has received consideration from the customer. Contract liabilities are recognised as revenue when the Company performs obligations under the contract.
32 Details of contingent liabilities, pending litigations and other matters:
A. Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debt:
1. During the year ended 31 March 2022, the Company had filed writ petition before Hon'ble Delhi High Court ('Delhi HC') and had sought relief and direction to Ministry of Power and Ministry of Coal as well as Western Coalfields Limited ('WCL') and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited ('MCL'), the subsidiaries of Coal India Limited, for returning of Bank Guarantees issued pursuant to Letter of Assurance (LOA), as the Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA) against this LOA was not materialized and Company had not utilized this for any coal supply to the plant. Subsequently during the quarter ended 30 June 2022, The Company had received letters from WCL & MCL informing cancellation of LOA and invocation of bank guarantee amounting to ' 54.96 crore. The Company had filed an application of stay before Delhi HC and in response thereto, the Delhi HC had directed WCL & MCL not to take any coercive action pursuant to their letters. The Company based upon inputs from legal experts believes that it has a strong case and accordingly, no provision is considered necessary in these standalone financial statements at this stage.
2 During the year ended 2010-11, the Company had entered into a contract with Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited ('BHEL') for erection and supply of certain material including boiler turbine generator package, for phase II of its thermal power project at Amravati. Consequent to such original contract, BHEL supplied certain material that were not warranted at that relevant time and there were various communication made by the Company with BHEL requesting for taking away such excess material from the project site. Subsequently, BHEL initiated arbitration proceedings against the Company, alleging the outstanding payment against claims towards supply and services, taxes thereon, loss of profit, corporate and other overheads etc., due to breach of terms of the Supply Contract and Service Contract.
The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi disposed off the petition in earlier year, with the instruction to the parties that petition before Hon'ble High Court be treated as an application under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, before the Arbitral Tribunal. The arguments have been concluded under the said arbitration during the year. The award has been reserved in the said matter.
In April 2016, BHEL had also filed separate application under Section 31(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Act, before the Arbitral Tribunal, seeking interim award of ' 115 crores, as part payment towards supply and services. The Hon'ble Tribunal had heard arguments of both the parties and an interim award of ' 115 crores against the Company was passed vide order dated 27 July 2017. Subsequently, the Company had filed a petition against the said interim award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Act before the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, that has been dismissed vide order dated 06 March 2025 by the Single Bench of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi. Pursuant to the above, the Company has filed an appeal under section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, before the Division bench of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi on 05 April 2025, that is yet to be heard and is currently pending disposal.
In response to another application filed on 02 May 2023, the Hon'ble High Court Hon'ble High Court of Delhi vide separate order dated 08 August 2023 had allowed attachment of certain assets in connection with the interim award dated 27 July 2017, subject to any prior charge already created on the said assets in favour of third parties.
As per the Company, BHEL's claim for supply is not tenable as BHEL's act of dumping of material at site in a non¬ sequential manner was completely contrary to the agreed terms of contract and further, the claims for loss of profit and corporate and other overheads are completely frivolous. The management, based on inputs from its legal experts and merits of the case, is of the view that the Company has strong position in the said matter and is taking all necessary steps to protect its interests and the likelihood of any additional liability devolving on the Company (other than those already recorded) is not probable and there is no additional impact, requiring any adjustment in these standalone financial statements.
3 Arbitration Proceedings had been initiated by Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) against the Company in relation to the supply and service contracts for Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP) with respect to 5X270 MW Thermal Power Plant, Amravati. A preliminary hearing in respect of the matter was held whereby schedule of the arbitration proceedings had been fixed by the Arbitral Tribunal. Application filed by RPL under section 16 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with prayer that the Arbitral Tribunal doesn't have jurisdiction over RPL to adjudicate alleged disputes had been rejected vide order dated 01 March 2021 and the Company was directed to file its statement of defence along with supporting documents and admission denial. Pleadings and arguments have been completed in the matter. The award has been reserved on 08 October 2024.
4 Arbitration Proceedings had been initiated by Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) against the Company in relation to supply and service contract with respect to the Coal Handling Plant (CHP) of 2x1600 TPH capacity for 5x270 MW TPP, Amravati. Preliminary hearing in respect of the matter was held on 17 June 2020 whereby schedule of the arbitration proceeding had been fixed by the Arbitral Tribunal. An Application for inspection and production of documents had been filed by Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T). Reply had also been filed, and arguments have been heard. The Arbitral Tribunal Vide order dated 28 March 2022, had rejected all the contentions of Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) except granting inspection of original invoices by L&T. Inspection of documents has been completed. The matter is currently at the stage of claimant's evidence. The next dates of hearings are 14, 15 and 16 July 2025.
5 Arbitration Proceedings had been initiated by M/s. Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Pvt. Ltd (SPCL) against the Company in relation to the supply and service contracts for Civil Works with respect to 5X270 MW Thermal Power Plant, Amravati. Pleadings are completed in the matter. In the meantime, mandate extension application filed by SPCL under Section 29A of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 was dismissed by Delhi High Court vide Order dated 30 May 2023. Aggrieved by the order, SPCL had preferred SLP bearing no. 17877 of 2023 before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. Pleadings are completed. Matter is listed for final arguments on 19 August 2025.
6 An application under Section 9 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was filed by SPCL against the Company to initiate Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the IBC Code before National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi. The Hon'ble Tribunal vide order dated 16 November 2022 dismissed the petition filed by SPCL. SPCL had filed an appeal against the said order before the Hon'ble National Company Law Appellate Tribunal. The next date of hearing is 15 May 2025.
7 Techno Industries invoked arbitration against the Company pertaining to a Letter of Award for construction of Lifts and Elevators at Thermal Power Project, Phase I, Amravati. Pursuant to a section 11 petition allowed by the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, the Sole Arbitrator was appointed. During the year, arguments have been concluded, and award delivered on 27 January 2025 was pronounced. The Company has challenged the award, passed by the Sole Arbitrator, in the arbitration initiated by the Techno Industries, before Saket District Court. Notice has already been issued to the respondent and now, the matter is listed on 16 May 2025 for further hearing.
8 Ion Exchange India Limited invoked arbitration against the Company pertaining to a contract entered in June 2012 for supply, storage, handling, erection and commissioning services and for civil and structural works of sewage and waste water management system of 1350 (5 x 270) MW Thermal Power Project, Phase I, Amravati, Maharashtra. Pursuant to that, Ion Exchange India Limited had filed application under Section 11. The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi vide its order dated 10 November 2021 appointed Retd. judge to adjudicate the dispute between the parties. Preliminary hearing was conducted and the schedule for Arbitration was fixed. The Company had challenged the appointment of the arbitral tribunal (Section 16) by filing an application stating that the present arbitral tribunal has no jurisdiction to entertain the matter as there was no contract between Ion Exchange and the Company. The Tribunal vide its order dated 07 July 2022, held that the Section 16 application be kept pending till the filing of Statement of Defence and conclusion of evidence by both the Parties. Pleadings have been completed in the matter. The arbitral award was passed on 01 December 2023. An appeal challenging the award has been filed before Patiala House Court. The next date of hearing is 14 May 2025.
9 An application had been filed by Vintech under provisions of section 18(1) of (delayed payment) of the MSMED Act, 2006 seeking a claim against invoices raised on the Company pursuant to work order relating to annual maintenance work contract of lighting, cabling and 33kv transmission line at thermal power plant, Amravati. The Company has filed its reply as well as statement of accounts with documents. Next date of hearing is yet to be intimated.
10 Value Line invoked arbitration against the Company pertaining to a contract entered into in April, 2015 between the parties for interior fit-out works for the office. Pursuant to that, Value Line filed section 11 petition before the High Court of Delhi vide Arb. Pet. 844 of 2019. The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi vide order dated 17 December 2019 appointed Sole-arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute and defences between the parties. Preliminary Hearing was held on 06 February 2020, wherein schedule of the arbitration was decided. Issues have been framed and Value line has filed its Affidavit of Evidence. It is currently listed for claimant's arguments. The award has been delivered on 27 August 2024 and thereby, the claim of Valueline has been rejected. Valueline has challenged the award before District & Session Judge, Saket, New Delhi, under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act. The next date of hearing in the matter is 07 August 2025.
11 During the financial year 2015-16, Tahsildar of Amravati vide it's order dated 24 February 2016 had directed the Company to deposit the amount of ' 4.00 crore towards payment of royalty for using the minor minerals excavated during the construction of the power plant of the Company and utilized in the embankment work of railway line on the plot of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Limited ("MIDC") allotted to the Company. The Company filed a writ petition before the Nagpur bench of Hon'ble Bombay High Court against the order passed by Tahsildar. The Hon'ble Court vide its Order dated 15 December 2016 had issued a stay in the matter. The next date of hearing in the matter is to be intimated.
12 A vendor had under taken work for supply, plantation and maintenance of 100,000 trees at the Company's power plant pursuant to work order dated 25 May 2012. The Company terminated the contract vide letter dated 6 February 2014 due to unsatisfactory performance and also claimed liquidated damages from the vendor. On termination of contract by the Company, vendor alleged that the contract was wrongly terminated by the Company, only to avoid outstanding payment. The vendor had filed a Civil Suit on 03 December 2015 before Civil Judge Senior Division, Amravati claiming ' 1.16 crore and court fees of ' 0.02 crore against the work done. The Company had filed an application under section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act for dismissal of the suit. The matter is now listed on 25 June 2025.
13 Becquerel Industries Private Limited had filed a suit for recovery of ' 0.21 crore against M/s Preeti Engineering before Civil Court at Nagpur on 15 April 2015 alleging that their dues are pending against M/s Preeti Engineering to whom the Non-Distractive Testing work had been sublet by M/s Brothers Engineering. The work to M/s Brothers Engineering was subcontracted by BHEL to whom contract was awarded by the Company. The summons were serviced to M/s Preeti Engineering, M/s Bothers Engineering, BHEL and the Company. The Company had filed its reply. The matter is now listed for hearing on 12 June 2025.
14 A Suo Moto Public Interest Litigation ('PIL') had been registered before Hon'ble Bombay High Court on 27 August 2014 with regards to the occupational hazards of the employees working in various thermal power plant stations in the country. The Company (due to its plant at Amravati) had been made a party in the said PIL. The Company had filed its reply before Bombay High Court. The Hon'ble High Court has appointed one committee for regular review of the situation in Thermal Power Plants in the state. The next date of hearing in the matter is to be intimated.
15 Arbitration proceedings have been initiated against the Company in relation to lease premises by Raman Anil and Associates Pvt. Ltd., before Shri Vinod Jain District and Sessions Judge Retd. Sole Arbitrator. Claimant had submitted its statement of claim and the non-claimant has been directed to file its statement of defense before 14 June 2025. Next date of hearing is on 17 June 2025.
The management basis inputs from legal experts has assessed that likelihood of any liability devolving upon the Company in respect of the above matters is not probable and accordingly, no adjustment is currently required in these standalone financial statements.
B. i) Direct tax matters:-
1 For AY 2012-13 to AY 2017-18, the Honourable Income- tax Appellate Tribunal ('ITAT' or 'Tribunal') in its order dated 5 May 2021 decided the matter related to certain disallowances/addition aggregating to ' 835.30 crore, in favour of the Company. However, on accessing the Honourable High Court of Mumbai portal, the Company noted that department has filed appeals against the ITAT Order for AY 2012-13 to 2017-18, which are yet to be admitted by the HC. Currently, the Company has not received any hearing notice in this regard.
2 For AY 2018-19, in response to the appeal filed by the Department against the order of CIT (Appeals) in relation to certain disallowance/ additions aggregating to ' 33.66 crore, the Honourable Tribunal in its order dated 21 March 2023 has decided the matter in Company's favour, subject to the calculation/ checking of additions as per the provisions of section 115JB of the Income- tax Act, 1961, by the Assessing Officer, which is currently pending disposal.
3 For AY 2009-10, the Company has filed rectification application under section 154 against demand of ' 0.15 crore for not giving the credit of advance tax and self-assessment tax of merged entity, which is currently pending for disposal.
The management basis inputs from experts has assessed that likelihood of any liability devolving upon the Company in respect of the above matters is not probable and accordingly, no adjustment is currently required in these standalone financial statements.
ii) Indirect tax matters
1 The Company had filed claim with Joint DGFT, Mumbai amounting to ' 39.79 crore during the year 2010-11 and onwards on account of deemed drawback for the material supplies for the construction of power plant at Amravati. Out of this, an amount of ' 6.37 crore was processed and order for refund was issued during the financial year 2010-11. The said order was later withdrawn by the Joint DGFT vide its order dated 07 April 2011 due to clarification given by policy interpretation committee in its meeting no -10 on 15 March 2011. The Company had filed a writ petition on 01 September 2017 before Hon'ble Bombay High Court for recovery of deemed drawback of ' 3.70 crore which is under process. Also, an appeal had been filed on 12 July 2016 before Hon'ble Supreme Court for ' 36.09 crore which is also under process for final hearing.
2 Directorate General of GST Intelligence, Mumbai issued show cause notice demanding Service-tax of ' 7.57 crore on irrigation restoration charges paid to Water Resource Department of Maharashtra Government under reverse charge mechanism. Further the Principal Commissioner of Goods & Service Tax, Delhi had also confirmed above demand along with penalty vide its order dated 10 December 2020. Aggrieved of the above order, the Company had filed a writ petition before the Hon'ble Bombay High Court on 15 March 2021 and Court vide order dated 13 March 2023 had dismissed the petition and had allowed the Company to file appeal before Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal. Subsequently, the Company has filed appeal before Tribunal on 10 April 2023, that is pending for disposal and has also deposited ' 0.57 crore under protest.
The management basis inputs from experts has assessed that likelihood of any liability devolving upon the Company in respect of the above matters is not probable and accordingly, no adjustment is currently required in these standalone financial statements.
C. Claims filed by the Company:
1 The Company is supplying power to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) based on two power purchase agreements (PPAs) for supply of 1200 MW (450 MW 750 MW respectively) of power for the period of 25 years. The PPAs were executed based on the fuel supply agreement (FSA) which provided that domestic coal linkages would be available to meet the fuel requirements. However, adequate coal supply was not made available which adversely impacted cost as Company had to source fuel from alternate sources to meet the shortfall of coal supplied under FSA with coal supplier. The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved mechanism where after Ministry of Coal amended the National Coal Distribution Policy (NCDP) and communicated its decision to allow pass through of the incremental cost of procuring coal from alternative sources to meet the shortfall in supply of domestic coal under coal linkage.
The Company filed a petition before Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission ('MERC' or 'the Commission') in year 2013 for realizing the shortfall in supply under NCDP. MERC vide its Order on 15 July 2014 and 20 August 2014 laid down methodology to recover compensatory fuel charges.
On 28 August 2014, the Company filed a review petition before MERC against the Orders dated 15 July 2014 as well as Order dated 20 August 2014 and MSEDCL further filed review petition against the Orders of MERC dated 20 August 2014. The review petition filed by MSEDCL got dismissed vide Order dated 16 July 2015 and the review petition filed by the Company also got dismissed vide Order dated 30 October 2015.
As at the balance sheet date, the Company has accounted such claims in the books of accounts aggregating to ' 308.91 crore and related carrying cost & late payment surcharge thereon.
The Company then filed appeals before Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) against Orders dated 15 July 2014, 20 August 2014 and 30 October 2015. The said appeals were disposed off by the Hon'ble Tribunal on 4 May 2017, remanding the matters to MERC for fresh adjudication in the light of the direction of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in case of Energy Watchdog and Ors. v/s CERC and Ors. dated 11 April 2017. MERC heard the matter and passed the orders on 03 April 2018 providing a mechanism for computation of the compensation amounts. The Company filed an appeal before the Hon'ble APTEL vide appeal no. 264 of 2018 against the Ld. MERC order dated 03 April 2018. The appeal was disposed off vide order dated 13 November 2020 in which prayer of the Company was allowed and matter was remanded to Ld. MERC for computation.
Subsequently, the Company had filed remand petition vide Case No. 240 of 2020 before Ld. MERC. Also, aggrieved by the APTEL Order No. 264 of 2018 dated 13 November 2020, MSEDCL preferred a Civil Appeal No. 1805 of 2021 on 12 March 2021 in the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.
MERC pronounced the order on 16 November 2021 in Case No. 240 of 2020 directing RPL to submit Supplementary invoice after making changes as suggested in the order and MSEDCL to make the payment within due date. Accordingly, the Company recomputed its Change in Law claims and submitted Supplementary invoice to MSEDCL. Aggrieved by MERC Order dated 16 November 2022, RPL filed an appeal vide Appeal No. 216 of 2023 in APTEL to set aside Order passed by MERC in case no 240 of 2020. The next date of hearing is to be intimated.
RPL has also filed Interim Application in Case No 240/2021 vide 153/MP/2021 praying MERC for directing MSEDCL to release 75% payment as interim measure, which was also dismissed by MERC stating matter is sub-judiced in Hon'ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 1805/2021 and directed to follow Hon'ble Supreme Court Order. Hon'ble Supreme Court vide its hearing dated 14 February 2022 directed MSEDCL to pay 50% of total claimed amount. The matter was listed before the Hon'ble Supreme Court and written submissions were filed. The matter was referred to the Hon'ble Chief Justice's court and thereafter tagged with case (C.A.No.4143/2020). The Supreme Court vide order dated 27 March 2023 in Civil Appeal No. 1805/2021 disposed off the appeal filed by MSEDCL.
2 The Company filed a petition with MERC on 15 June 2016 claiming approval of additional components of costs under change in law. MERC had issued order dated 5 April 2018 in this respect. The Company had filed an appeal vide Appeal No. 263 of 2018 against the order dated 05 April 2018 before the Hon'ble Appellate Tribunal for Electricity ("APTEL") on 06 June 2018. APTEL had remanded the matter to Hon'ble Commission for quantification of amount payable to generator and pass consequential Order. MERC vide order dated 06 February 2023 has partly allowed the petition of the Company. Aggrieved by the said order, MSEDCL has filed a Review Petition before the MERC which was dismissed on 20 February 2024. An appeal has also been filed by the Company against the order dated 06 February 2023 before APTEL, wherein vide order dated 06 October 2023 APTEL has partially allowed the appeal of the Company and remanded the matter to MERC for fresh adjudication. Aggrieved by the said order, the Company has preferred a Civil Appeal before the Hon'ble Supreme Court (Civil Appeal No. 8232 of 2023) challenging the order of APTEL dated 06 October 2023. In the hearing before the Registrar Court of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, Ld. Registrar granted 4 weeks' time to MSEDCL for filing of counter affidavit. MSEDCL filed its reply and rejoinder has also been filed by the Company. The next date of hearing is to be intimated.
3 The Company operates a 1350 MW (5x270 MW) coal based power plant located at Nandgaonpeth, Amravati district in the state of Maharashtra. At the time of commissioning, the performance guarantee test conducted by BHEL noted that the maximum generation at rated capacity was up to 277.8MW (in non VWO mode), which corresponds to ex-bus capacity upto 252 MW. This was further corroborated by the CPRI report. In view of above, the Company requested MSLDC to increase the ex-bus export capacity for all five units from 252MW to 258 MW, however MSLDC rejected the Company's request, accordingly the Company filed petition vide Case No. 59 of 2018 before the Ld. MERC under Sections 32, 33 and 86 of The Electricity Act, 2003 read with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (State Grid Code) Regulations, 2006. The matter was heard by MERC on 3 October 2018 and had reserved its order. The Ld. MERC has dismissed the Case No. 59 of 2018 vide Order dated 23 October 2018. RPL has preferred an appeal against the impugned order of the Ld. MERC before the Hon'ble Appellate Tribunal of Electricity vide Appeal No. 35 of 2019. Appeal has been admitted by the Hon'ble APTEL and pleadings have to be completed. Subsequently, RPL has filed application for seeking directions against BHEL for conducting Performance Test. The Hon'ble Tribunal vide order dated 18 December 2019 directed BHEL to give test report. However, BHEL has filed review petition against the said order vide RP 04 of 2020. The APTEL vide order dated 01 September 2023 condoned the delay in filing the reply and rejoinder in the matter. APTEL further allowed BHEL's Review Petition inter alia on the grounds that Order dated 18 December 2019 was passed in violation of the principles of natural justice. APTEL directed that Appeal No. 35 of 2019 filed by RPL would be taken up in its own turn. The next date of hearing is to be intimated.
4 The Company had filed an Appeal vide DFR 345/2021 before Appellate Tribunal of Electricity ("APTEL") under Section 111 of the Electricity Act, 2003 praying for setting aside the Order dated 28 July 2021 passed by Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission ("MERC") in Case No 24 of 2017 insofar as the observation qua Company undertaking dated 05 April 2018. Pleadings are complete. The next date of hearing is to be intimated.
5 The Company had filed Writ Petition before Delhi High Court for quashing or setting aside the four Notifications dated 08 December 2017 passed by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). The CERC vide the Impugned Notifications, has amended/revised the escalation rates for domestic coal chargeable by generating companies with retrospective effect going back as far the year 2012 up to 2014. Based on these amendments, tariff applicable during the period got changed and there was financial impact on the generators having Power Purchase Agreements with Discoms through Case-1 bidding route. The matter is listed for hearing on 08 May 2025.
6 The Company has filed an Appeal before Hon'ble Appellate Tribunal (APTEL) challenging the Order passed by Hon'ble Ld. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission ("MERC") wherein Ld. MERC had rejected the claim towards levy of Surface Transportation charges, Crushing/ Sizing charges, Levy of Port Congestion Charges and expenses incurred towards fly ash transportation as Change in Law. Judgement reserved on 26 March 2025.
7 The Company had filed a petition before the Ld. Maharashtra State Electricity Regulatory Commission for compensation on account of mandatory use of washed coal by Company's Amravati Power Plant impacting revenues and costs related to procurement of coal by the Company. MERC had disallowed claims of the Company. An Appeal has been filed by the Company against MERC Order. The next date of the hearing is to be intimated.
8 The Company has filed petition in MERC seeking compensation on account of "change in law" events pertaining to imposition of Forest Cess on coal lifted from Gevra Coal Mines and lifting of coal through RCR mode. MERC vide Order dated 18 June 2024 has partly allowed the reliefs sought by the Company. An appeal has been filed by the Company before APTEL against MERC. Matter is currently included in list of finals and the next date of hearing is to be intimated.
9 Appeal No. 382 of 2022 (DFR 387/2022) has been filed by the Company against MERC order seeking the following relief:- (a) Damages for Inordinate delay in making payments and default in complying with the material obligations under the Power Purchase Agreements executed between the parties. On account of the said default, the Appellant could not procure coal and operate the power plant to its optimum capacity to recover the full Capacity Charges; and (b) Amounts deducted/short payments from Capacity Charges due to alleged over-injection during FY 2013-14 to July 2016. Next date of hearing is to be notified.
10 The Company has filed petition seeking refund of differential amount of ' 7.72 Crore payable by MSEDCL towards difference between commercial tariff and industrial tariff levied for supply of start-up power under Section 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Regulation 32 of MERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2004 for the period October 2012 to February 2014, along with applicable interest/ carrying cost.
11 An interlocutory application has been filed by the Company against Sinnar Thermal Power Ltd.("Corporate Debtor") before NCLT Delhi in case no. 2561 of 2019 titled "Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Pvt. Ltd. vs Sinnar Thermal Power Ltd." to treat the amount of ' 7.94 crore disbursed by the Company to Corporate Debtor between 26 September 2022 and 19 January 2024 as Insolvency Resolution Process cost in ongoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process of "Sinnar Thermal Power Limited". The next date of hearing is 22 May 2025.
The management basis inputs from legal experts has assessed that all the above are eligible claims as per terms of PPA entered with MSEDCL/ applicable regulations and the likelihood of favourable outcome in all the above matters is virtually certain.
D. Other pending litigations :
1 The Company had filed a Writ Petition before the Hon'ble Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) seeking directions against Water Resources Department, Amravati to take decision on the request of the Company for the partial surrender of 27.60 million cubic metres of Water and the refund of proportionate amount of Irrigation Restoration Charges and Water Commitment Charges already paid for the year 2016-17. The Hon'ble Court vide its judgment dated 10 February 2023 partially allowed the Company's petition and held partial surrender will be treated as approved after deposit of balance irrigation restoration charges demanded at rate of ' 0.01 crore per hectare, as per the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India order dated 13 January 2023, as enumerated in note 33. The Company has filed SLP No. 21251/2023 before Hon'ble Supreme Court of India challenging the order passed by Hon'ble High Court, Nagpur Bench in a Writ Petition which was partly allowed. The next date of hearing is to be intimated.
2 A consumer complaint under Section 21 of the Consumer Protection Act, has been filed by the Company (Consumer Case No. 87/2021) against United India Insurance Company Limited before National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) praying for compensation in relation to damage of Generator of Unit 5. Matter has been admitted and notice has been issued to Respondent. The next date of hearing in the matter is 10 June 2025.
3 A consumer complaint under Section 21 of the Consumer Protection Act, has been filed by the Company (Consumer Case no. 2/2022) against Tata AIG Insurance Co. before National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) praying for compensation in relation to damage of Generator of Unit 2. Matter has been admitted and notice has been issued to Respondent. The next date of hearing in the matter is 16 May 2025.
4 A consumer complaint under Section 21 of the Consumer Protection Act, has been filed by the Company (Consumer Case No. 2236/2018) against United India Insurance Company Limited (UIICL) before National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) praying for UIICL to be held deficient in providing services to the Company, (ii) the repudiation of the claim under Large Risk Insurance Policy No. 500300/11/14/06/00000170 is without any basis and is invalid and (iii) the claim amount of ' 6.09 crore along with Interest. The next date of hearing in the matter is 15 August 2025.
The Company is involved in various legal proceedings and other regulatory matters relating to conduct of its business. In respect of such claims, the Company believes that these claims do not constitute material litigation matters and with its meritorious defences, the ultimate disposition in these matters will not have material adverse effect on these standalone financial statements.
E Others
The Company has provided commitment bank guarantees of ' 249.43 crore (31 March 2024 : ' 248.79 crore) which are secured by pledge on its fixed deposits of ' 124.63 crore (31 March 2024 : ' 124.42 crore) as margin for issuance of bank guarantees.
33 The Water Resource Department of the Government of Maharashtra ('WRD' or "Respondent') vide their letter dated 29 January 2013 had raised a demand of ' 232.18 crore on the Company for payment of irrigation restoration charges (IRC) at the rate of ' 0.01 crore per hectare as per Government Resolution (GR) dated 6 March 2009, which was contrary to the Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra's circular dated 21 February 2004 that stated the rate to be ' 0.005 crore per hectare. The Company had paid ' 116.57 crore (calculated at ' 0.005 crore per hectare) and had filed a Writ Petition before the Hon'ble Bombay High Court on 13 February 2013, challenging the validity of demand so raised by WRD. The Mumbai bench of Hon'ble Bombay High Court vide its order dated 3 August 2015 transferred the matter to Nagpur Bench. The Nagpur Bench vide its order dated 5 May 2016 had partly allowed the petition and held that demand at revised rate i.e. as per GR dated 6 March 2009 was illegal and unsustainable. As per Nagpur Bench order, the rate prescribed in the GR dated 6 March 2009 was applicable prospectively from 1 April 2009 and was not applicable in Company's case since the water allocation had already been finalized on 12 December 2007.
Pursuant to above order, Maharashtra State Government had filed a Special Leave Petition ("SLP") before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India (SC). The Hon'ble SC vide its order dated 13 January 2023 set aside the order of Bombay High Court holding that the Company is liable to pay IRC at rate of ' 0.01 crore/hectare. Aggrieved of the SC order, the Company had filed a review petition before the SC bench on 12 February 2023, that was dismissed by the Hon'ble SC vide order dated 10 August 2023.
Consequently, during the year, the management had assessed and accounted for the financial impact of the aforesaid matter in the standalone financial statements, as per applicable Indian Accounting Standards and believes no further adjustment is necessary.
34 Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on account of capital and other commitments towards the project not provided for: ' 225.92 crore (31 March 2024: ' 174.87 crore) - advances made there against ' 1.67 crore (31 March 2024: ' 3.09 crore).
35 (i) The Code on Social Security, 2020 ('Code') has been notified in the Official Gazette of India on 29 September 2020,
which could impact the contributions of the Company towards certain employment benefits. Effective date from which changes are applicable is yet to be notified and the rules are yet be framed. Impact, if any, of change will be assessed and accounted for in the period of notification of relevant provisions.
(ii) In respect of amounts as mentioned under Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013, there were no dues required to be credited to the Investor Education and Protection Fund as at 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024.
36 Revenue from operations on account of Change in Law events and Interest Income thereon in terms of Power Purchase Agreement ("PPA") is accounted for by the Company based on the best estimates, management's interpretation of the regulatory orders and various technical parameters, which may be subject to necessary adjustments, on account of final acknowledgement/ orders/ settlement by the respective authorities.
37 Employee benefits Defined contribution:
Contributions are made to the Government Provident Fund and Family Pension Fund which cover all regular employees eligible under applicable Acts. Both the eligible employees and the Company make pre-determined contributions to the Provident Fund. The contributions are normally based upon a proportion of the employee's salary. The Company has recognized in the statement of profit and loss an amount of ' 0.83 crore (31 March 2024: ' 0.80 crore) towards employer's contribution towards Provident Fund.
1. Defined benefits:
Gratuity scheme - This is an unfunded defined benefit plan and it entitles an employee, who has rendered at least 5 years of continuous service, to receive one-half month's salary for each year of completed service at the time of retirement/exit/ death as below.
i) On normal retirement / early retirement / withdrawal / resignation: As per the provisions of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 with vesting period of 5 years of service.
ii) On death in service: As per the provisions of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 without any vesting period. Gratuity payable to employee in case (i) and (ii), as mentioned above, is computed as per the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 except that the Company does not have any limit on gratuity amount.
Investment in subsidiaries are measured at cost as per Ind AS 27, 'Separate financial statements' and hence, not presented here.
ii) Risk management
The Company's risk management activities are subject to the management direction and control under the framework of Risk Management Policy as approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. The management ensures appropriate risk governance framework for the Company through appropriate policies and procedures and the risks are identified, measured and managed in accordance with the Company's policies and risk objectives.
The Company is exposed to various risks in relation to financial instruments. The Company's financial assets and liabilities by category are summarised in note 40(i). The Company's financial liabilities (other than derivatives) comprises mainly of borrowings including interest accrual, leases, trade, capital and other payables. The Company's financial assets (other than derivatives) comprise mainly of investments, cash and cash equivalents, other balances with banks, loans, trade and other receivables.
A) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty fails to discharge an obligation to the Company. Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, investments carried at amortised cost and deposits with banks and financial institutions. The Company's maximum exposure to credit risk is limited to the carrying amount of financial assets recognised at 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024, as summarised below:
The Company continuously monitors defaults of customers and other counterparties, and incorporates this information into its credit risk controls. The Company's policy is to deal only with creditworthy counterparties.
The Company's management considers that all of the above financial assets are not impaired and/ or past due for each of the above assets reporting dates under review are of good credit quality.
The Company considers the probability of default upon initial recognition of asset and whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk on an on-going basis throughout each reporting period. In general, it is presumed that credit risk has significantly increased since initial recognition if the payments are more than 30 days past due. A default on a financial asset is when the counterparty fails to make contractual payments when they fall due. This definition of default is determined by considering the business environment in which entity operates and other macro¬ economic factors.
(i) The Company's management considers assets other than trade receivables, which are 30 days past due and analyses facts and circumstances surrounding each such defaults separately. If the facts indicate a probability of loss of value, the asset's then expected cash flows are plotted in present value based impairment model to determine the amount of impairment loss. Amounts are written off only in the following circumstances: a) no probable legal recourse is available for recovery, b) the counterparty is bankrupt, c) the cost of recovery is more than the amount or d) after all possible efforts the Company is unable to recover amounts after a period of 3 years.
Similarly, substantial part of Company's financial assets, other than trade receivables are recoverable from Company's subsidiary, which the management of the Company believes are not credit impaired and there are no 12 month expected credit losses that are required to be recognised, other than those already assessed and recorded.
(ii) The Company has no such assets where credit losses have been recognised as none of the assets are credit impaired. The Company's trade receivables are only with a single, government owned counter party and to be recovered under the power purchase agreement and also have interest clause on delayed payments. Therefore, these trade receivables are considered high quality and accordingly no life time expected credit losses are recognised on such receivables based on simplified approach.
(iii) The credit risk for cash and cash equivalents and other bank balances is considered negligible, since the counterparties are reputable banks with high quality external credit ratings.
B) Liquidity risk
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities and the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities to meet obligations when due. Due to the nature of the business, the Company maintains flexibility in funding by maintaining availability under committed facilities.
Management monitors rolling forecasts of the Company's liquidity position and cash and cash equivalents on the basis of expected cash flows. The Company takes into account the liquidity of the market in which the entity operates.
b) Interest rate risk Liabilities/assets
The Company's policy is to minimise interest rate cash flow risk exposures on long-term financing. At 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024, the Company is not exposed to changes in market interest rates through borrowings at variable interest rates. The Company's fixed deposits are carried at amortised cost and are fixed rate deposits. They are therefore not subject to interest rate risk as defined in Ind AS 107, since neither the carrying amount nor the future cash flows will fluctuate because of a change in market interest rates.
50 The operations of the Company fall under the "Power generation and allied activities" business, which is considered to be the only reportable segment in accordance with the provisions of Ind AS 108 - Operating Segments. Further the Company derives revenue from a single external customer and currently the Company operations are domiciled in India and therefore, there is no reportable geographical segment.
51 Leases disclosure
The Company has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement with MSEDCL (Lessee) for the supply of electricity for a term of 25 years, which has been considered as an embedded lease arrangement for the Company's power plant. Such lease is classified as operating lease, and as such the revenue is recognized on straight line basis. Considering that the capacity charges per unit is higher in the initial years, there is a negative impact to P&L on account of straight lining. Accordingly, capacity charges charged by the Company are treated as lease rentals. The minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases to be charged by the Company are as follows:
The Company has elected not to recognise a lease liability for short term leases (leases of expected term of 12 months or less) or for leases of low value assets. Payments made under such leases are expensed on a straight-line basis. In addition, certain variable lease payments are not permitted to be recognised as lease liabilities and are expensed as incurred.
52 During the previous year, the Company's overseas subsidiary company- Bracond Limited and step- down subsidiary companies- Geneformus Limited and Renemark Limited, had been dissolved effective 27 March 2024, as certified by Department of Insolvency, Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Cyprus. Accordingly, during the current year, same was taken on record by Competent Authority and the UIN allotted to the Bracond Limited was cancelled.
53 In light of the ratio laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No 5399-5400 of 2016 in the matter of Energy Watchdog vs CERC vide judgment dated 11 April 2017 followed by judgment dated 13 November 2020 of Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) and order dated 16 November 2021 of MERC, RPL has recomputed its Change in Law claims and has raised supplementary invoice on MSEDCL, as directed by MERC. Subsequently, vide interim Order dated 14 February 2022, the Hon'ble Supreme Court directed MSEDCL to pay 50% of the outstanding claim amount till the time the matter attains finality. Further, on 27 March 2023, the Hon'ble Supreme Court dismissed the civil appeal 1805/2021 filed by MSEDCL. Accordingly, MSEDCL has paid ' 876.84 crore till date and is in the process of making the balance payment, in compliance with the aforesaid order. Hence, it would not be unreasonable to expect the realization of the amount of compensation along with interest recorded in the books of account, in relation to the aforesaid developments.
55 The Company held non-current investment of ' 1,211.82 crore (net of impairment provision of ' 1,814.40 crore) and loans under 'current financial assets' of ' 33.32 crore (net of impairment provision of ' 43.34 crore) recoverable from Sinnar Thermal Power Limited ('STPL'), an erstwhile wholly-owned subsidiary company upto 18 January 2024. During the previous year, the National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi ('NCLT') vide Order dated 19 January 2024, had dismissed STPL's appeal, and had reinitiated the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process ('CIRP') under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ('IBC'). Consequently, the powers of the Board of Directors of STPL were suspended and the management of STPL vested with the Resolution Professional ('RP') appointed under the provisions of IBC and accordingly, STPL has ceased to be a subsidiary of the Company with effect from 19 January 2024.
In view of uncertainties associated with the outcome of CIRP and as a matter of prudence, during the year ended 31 March 2024, the Company had recorded full impairment of its investment (Gross investment amount: ' 3,026.22 crore; impairment provision already recorded in earlier years: ' 1,814.40 crore; Balance impairment recorded during the previous year: ' 1,211.82 crore) in and write off of loans extended to STPL (Gross amount of loans extended: ' 81.81 crore; impairment provision already recorded in earlier years: ' 48.49 crore; balance loss recorded during the previous year: ' 33.32 crore), resulting in accounting for aggregate impairment/ write off expense of ' 1,245.14 crore during the previous year ended 31 March 2024, that had been presented as an exceptional item in the standalone financial statements.
57 Other statutory information
(i) The Company did not have any Benami property and no proceedings have been initiated or pending against the Company and its Indian subsidiaries for holding any Benami property, under the Benami Transactions (Prohibitions) Act, 1988 (45 of 1988) and the Rules made thereunder.
(ii) The Company did not have any transactions with struck off companies under section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 or section 560 of the Companies Act, 1956 .
(iii) The Company did not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with Registrar of Companies beyond the statutory period.
(iv) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the year.
(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 Beneficiaries) or
b. provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries
(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 guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries,
(vii) The Company has not any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
(viii) The Company has not been declared as a 'Wilful Defaulter' by any bank or financial institution (as defined under the Companies Act, 2013) or consortium thereof, in accordance with the guidelines on wilful defaulters issued by the Reserve Bank of India
(ix) The Company complies with the number of layers prescribed under clause (87) of section 2 of the Act read with Companies (Restriction on Number of Layers) Rules 2017.
58 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has prescribed a new requirement for companies under the proviso to Rule 3(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 inserted by the Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules 2021 requiring companies, which uses accounting software for maintaining its books of account, shall use only such accounting software which has a feature of recording audit trail of each and every transaction, creating an edit log of each change made in the books of account along with the date when such changes were made and ensuring that the audit trail cannot be disabled.
The Company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of account which has a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility and the same has operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in the software, except that audit trail (edit log) was not enabled for direct changes to the underlying database. Further, no instance of audit trail feature being tampered with was noted in respect of the software and except for the instance above, the audit trail has been preserved by the Company as per the statutory requirements for record retention.
59 The Company evaluates events and transactions that occur subsequent to the balance sheet date, there were no significant adjusting events that occurred other than those disclosed/given effect to in these standalone financials statements.
For Walker Chandiok & Co LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Chartered Accountants
Firm Registration No.: 001076N/ N500013
Deepak Mittal Rajiv Rattan Himanshu Mathur
Partner Executive Chairman Whole Time Director
Membership No. : 503843 DIN: 00010849 DIN: 03077198
Place: New Delhi Place: New Delhi Place: New Delhi
Date: 07 May 2025 Date: 07 May 2025 Date: 07 May 2025
Manish Ratnakar Chitnis Lalit Narayan Mathpati
Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
PAN: AAKPC6703C FCS - 7943
Place: Mumbai Place: New Delhi
Date: 07 May 2025 Date: 07 May 2025
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