2.14 Provisions, Contingent liabilities, Contingent assets
Provisions are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and there is a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the Balance sheet date.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as a finance cost.
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.
A contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from past events and whose existence 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. Contingent asset is not recognized, but its existence is disclosed in the financial statements.
2.15 Segment reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) of the Company. The CODM is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments of the Company. Refer note 38 for segment information.
2.16 Borrowing costs
Borrowings are initially recognised at net of transaction costs incurred and measured at amortised cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily
takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized as part of cost of asset, if any. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur.
Borrowing cost includes interest, amortization of ancillary costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of borrowings and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost.
2.17 Events occurring after the reporting date
Where events occurring after the balance sheet date provide evidence of conditions that existed as at the end of the reporting period, the impact of such events is adjusted within the financial statements. Otherwise, events after the balance sheet date of material size or nature are only disclosed.
2.18 Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
A. Financial assets
a) Initial recognition and measurement
Financial assets are recognized when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. The Company determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition. All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset except for financial assets classified as fair value through profit or loss.
b) Subsequent measurement
For the purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in four categories:
i) Debt instruments measured at amortised cost
ii) Debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
iii) Debt instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
iv) Equity instruments measured at FVTOCI or FVTPL
Debt instruments
The subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on their classification. The classification depends on the Company's business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows.
i) Debt instruments measured at amortised cost
Debt instruments that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortised cost. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at amortised cost and is not part of a hedging relationship is recognised in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognised or impaired. Interest income from these financial assets is disclosed as interest income in the statement of profit and loss using the effective interest rate method.
ii) Debt instruments measured at FVTOCI
Debt instruments that are held for collection of contractual cash flows and for selling the financial assets, where the assets cash flows represent solely payment of principal and interest, are measured at FVTOCI. Movements in the carrying amount are taken through OCI, except for the recognition of impairment gains or losses and interest income which are recognised in statement of profit and loss. When the financial asset is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in the OCI is reclassified from equity to statement of profit and loss. Interest income from these financial assets is disclosed as interest income in the statement of profit and loss using the effective interest rate method.
iii) Debt instruments measured at FVTPL
Debt instruments that do not meet the criteria for amortised cost or FVTOCI are measured at fair value through profit or
loss. Debt instruments which are held for trading are classified as FVTPL. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss and is not part of a hedging relationship is recognised and presented net in the statement of profit and loss in the period in which it arises. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income.
iv) Equity instruments
All equity investments in scope of Ind AS 109 are measured at fair value. Equity instruments which are held for trading are classified as FVTPL. The Company may make an irrevocable election to present in other comprehensive income subsequent changes in the fair value. The Company makes such election on an instrument-by-instrument basis. The classification is made on initial recognition and is irrevocable.
If the Company decides to classify an equity instrument as at FVTOCI, then all fair value changes on the instrument, excluding dividends, are recognized in the OCI. There is no reclassification of the amounts from OCI to the statement of profit and loss, even on sale of investment. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within other equity.
Equity instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
B. Derecognition of financial assets
A financial asset is derecognised only when
i) The Company has transferred the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset or
ii) retains the contractual rights to receive the cash flows of the financial asset, but assumes a contractual obligation to pay the cash flows to one or more recipients.
Where the Company has transferred an asset, the Company evaluates whether it has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset. In such cases, the financial
asset is derecognised. Where the Company has not transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is not derecognised.
Where the Company has neither transferred a financial asset nor retains substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is derecognised if the Company has not retained control of the financial asset. Where the Company retains control of the financial asset, the asset is continued to be recognised to the extent of continuing involvement in the financial asset.
C. Impairment of financial assets
The Company assesses at each date of balance sheet whether a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. Ind AS 109 requires expected credit losses to be measured through a loss allowance. The Company recognises lifetime expected losses for all trade receivables and/or contract assets that do not constitute a financing transaction. For all other financial assets, expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to the 12 month expected credit losses or at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses if the credit risk on the financial assets has increased significantly since initial recognition.
D. Financial liabilities
a) Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. The Company determines the classification of its financial liability at initial recognition. All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial liability except for financial liabilities classified as fair value through profit or loss.
b) Subsequent measurement
For the purposes of subsequent measurement, financial liabilities are classified in two categories:
i) Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
ii) Financial liabilities measured at FVTPL (fair value through profit or loss)
i) Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
After initial recognition, financial liability are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Gains and losses are recognised in the statement of profit and loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIR amortization process. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fee or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in finance costs in the statement of profit and loss.
ii) Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
Financial liabilities at FVTPL include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at FVTPL. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. Financial liabilities at FVTPL are carried in the statement of profit and loss at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
c) Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
E. Fair value measurement
The Company measures financial instruments, such as, investment in debt and equity instruments at fair value at each reporting date.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
• i n the principal market for the asset or liability, or
• in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.
The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible to the Company.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.
The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
• Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
• Level 2 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable
• Level 3 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable.
For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers, if any, have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
2.19 Investment in subsidiaries
In its standalone financial statements, the Company accounts for its investments in subsidiaries at cost.
2.20Significant accounting estimates and judgements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities as at the Balance Sheet date, reported amount of revenue and expenses for the year and disclosures of contingent liabilities as at the Balance Sheet date. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying financial statements are based upon the Management's evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on a periodic basis. Revisions to accounting estimates, if any, are recognized in the year in which the estimates are revised and in any future years affected.
(a) Contingencies
In the normal course of business, contingent liabilities may arise from litigation and other claims against the Company. Potential liabilities that have a low probability of crystallising or are very difficult to quantify reliably, are treated as contingent liabilities. Such liabilities are disclosed in the notes but are not provided for in the financial statements. There can be no assurance regarding the final outcome of these legal proceedings.
(b) Useful lives and residual values
The Company reviews the useful lives and residual values of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets at each financial year end.
(c) Impairment testing
i) Judgment is also required in evaluating the likelihood of collection of customer debt after revenue has been recognised. This evaluation requires estimates to be made, including the level of provision to be made for amounts with uncertain recovery profiles. Provisions are based on historical trends in the percentage of debts which are not recovered, or on more detailed reviews of individually significant balances.
ii) Determining whether the carrying amount of these assets has any indication of impairment also requires judgment. If an indication of impairment is identified, further judgment is required to assess whether
the carrying amount can be supported by the net present value of future cash flows forecast to be derived from the asset. This forecast involves cash flow projections and selecting the appropriate discount rate.
(d) Tax
i) The Company periodically assesses its liabilities and contingencies related to income taxes for all years open to scrutiny based on latest information available. The Company records its best estimates of the tax liability in the current tax provision. The management believes that they have adequately provided for the probable outcome of these matters.
ii) In determining the recoverability of deferred income tax assets, the Company primarily considers current and expected profitability of applicable operating business segments and their ability to utilise any recorded tax assets. The Company reviews its deferred income tax assets at every reporting year / period end, taking into consideration the availability of sufficient current and projected taxable profits, reversals of taxable temporary differences and tax planning strategies.
iii) The recognition of deferred tax assets is based upon whether it is more likely than not that sufficient and suitable taxable profits will be available in the future against which the reversal of temporary differences can be deducted. Where the temporary differences are related to losses, the availability of the losses to offset against forecast taxable profits is also considered. Recognition therefore involves judgment regarding the future financial performance of the particular legal entity or tax Company in which the deferred tax asset has been recognized.
(e) Defined benefit obligation
The costs of providing pensions and other post-employment benefits are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in accordance with Ind AS 19 'Employee benefits' over the period during which benefit is derived from the employees' services. The costs are assessed on the basis of assumptions selected by the
management. These assumptions include salary escalation rate, discount rates, expected rate of return on assets and mortality rates.
(f) Fair value measurement
The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined using valuation techniques. In applying the valuation techniques, management makes maximum use of market inputs and uses estimates and assumptions that are, as far as possible, consistent with observable data that market participants would use in pricing the instrument. Where applicable data is not observable, management uses its best estimate about the assumptions that market participants would make. These estimates may vary from the actual prices that would be achieved in an arm's length transaction at the reporting date. For details of the key assumptions used and the impact of changes to these assumptions.
(g) Leases
The Company has exercised judgement in determining the lease term as the non cancellable term of the lease, together with the impact of options to extend or terminate the lease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised. Where the rate implicit in the lease is not readily available, an incremental borrowing rate is applied. This incremental borrowing rate reflects the rate of interest that the lessee would have to pay to borrower over a similar term, with a similar security, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of a similar nature and value to the right of- use asset in a similar economic environment. Determination of the incremental borrowing rate requires estimation.
3 Recent Pronouncements
Recent Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") notifies new standards or amendments to the existing standards under Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules as issued from time to time. For the year ended 31 March 2025, MCA has notified Ind AS - 117 Insurance Contracts and amendments to Ind AS 116 - Leases, relating to sale and leaseback transactions, applicable to the Company w.e.f. 1 April 2024. The Company has reviewed the new pronouncements and based on its evaluation has determined that it does not have any significant impact in its financial statements.
9.1 For related party transactions Refer note 37.
9.2 Trade Receivables are non interest bearing and payment is generally due as per payment terms agreed between the parties.
9.3 The Company's exposure to credit and currency risk and loss allowance related to trade receivables are disclosed in note 45
9.4 No trade receivables are due by directors or other officers of the Company either severally or jointly with any other person or trade receivables due from firms or private companies respectively in which any director is a partner or a director or a member, other than as disclosed in note 37
9.5 There are no disputed trade receivables as at 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024.
Notes: 11.1 Held as lien by bank against bank guarantees issued of ' 111.73 lakhs (Previous Year : ' 105.52 lakhs) including interest, against loan taken by Sri Gayatri Educational Society.
Further, bank guarantee given by the Company against loan taken by Sri Gayatri Educational Society via Agreement dated 17 February 2016 was invoked and considered as Non Performing Asset (NPA) by Axis Bank Limited via Notice dated 31 October 2022.
11.2 Held as lien by bank against Bank overdraft of ' 326.30 lakhs (Previous Year : ' 305.76 lakhs) including interest.
Note 12.1 For related party transactions, Refer note 37 Note 12.2 Disclosure as required by section 186(4) note 41.2
Note 12.3 No loans are due by directors or other officers of the Company either severally or jointly with any other person or loans due from firms or private companies respectively in which any director is a partner or a director or a member, other than as disclosed in note 37.
Note 12.4 The Company has not provided for interest income of ' 1,987.35 lakhs (Previous Year ' 1,762.64 lakhs) for the year ended 31 March 2025 and ' 3,749.99 lakhs (previous year ' 1,762.64 lakhs) upto 31 March 2025 on loans given considering prudence for pending recovery of long outstanding principal amount.
Note 12.5 The Company has not granted any loans or advances in the nature of loans to promoters, directors, KMPs and related parties (as defined under the Companies Act, 2013), either severally or jointly with any other person that are repayable on demand or without specifying any terms or period of repayment except as given below.
Note:17.1 Nature of security and terms of repayment for secured borrowings:
Term Loan from Axis Bank Limited
Term loan from Axis Bank limited of ' 348.51 lakhs (previous year : ' 348.51 lakhs) is secured by first pari passu hypothecation charge on the entire current assets and movable assets (except vehicles) of the Company both present and future, pledge of shares owned by the promoter of the Company and personal guarantee given by the promoter of the Company. The said loan is repayable in 8 Half yearly installments starting from September 2018. Last Installment was due in February 2022. Rate of interest is 2.50% over banks 12 months Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR).
Term Loan from Others - Prudent ARC Limited assigned from Assets Care and Restructuring Enterprise Limited (ACRE) (earlier assigned to Assets Care and Restructuring Enterprise Limited (ACRE) from Xander Finance Private Limited)
"Term loan of ' 1,652.49 lakhs (previous year : 1,652.49 lakhs) is secured by first pari passu hypothecation charge on the entire current assets and movable assets of the Company both present and future and personal guarantee given by the promoter of the Company. The said loan is repayable in 10 half yearly installments starting from October 2018. Last installment due in March 2023. Rate of interest is 13.75%. In financial year 2021-22, borrowings was assigned by Xander Finance Private Limited to Assets Care and Restructuring Enterprise Limited (ACRE) vide letter dated 23 August 2021. During the previous year, the borrowings were assigned by Assets Care and Restructuring Enterprise Limited (ACRE) to Prudent ARC Limited vide letter dated 22 August 2023."
The Company along with its subsidiaries had applied for One Time Restructuring (OTR) in accordance with Resolution Framework for Covid-19-related Stress issued by Reserve Bank of India dated 6 August 2020, bearing reference number DOR.No.BP.BC/ 3/21.04.048/2020-21 but was rejected by the lender on 28 June 2021 and accordingly was declared as Non-Performing Assets (NPA).
17.2 The Company has not submitted its quarterly statement because its borrowings have been classified as non-performing assets.
17.3 The Company has not been declared as wilful defaulter by any lender.
17.4 For Related party transactions, Refer note 37.
Note 21: Current financial liabilities - borrowings (Contd.)
The Company has exceeded the limit sanctioned in overdraft facility during the year ended 31 March 2025, considering the unrecognised interest expenses included in note 21.4.
The Company has not submitted its quarterly statement because its borrowings have been classified as non-performing assets.
II. Overdraft facility from ICICI Bank Limited
Overdraft facility from ICICI Bank Limited of ' 236.86 lakhs (previous year : ' 239.27 lakhs) is secured by fixed deposits. It carries interest rate @ 1% pa over FD interest and is repayable on demand.
Note: 21.2. Inter Corporate Deposits
- Holding Company
' 234.77 lakhs (previous year : 234.77 lakhs) is repayable not later than 31 March 2025 and carries an interest at the rate of 12.50% p.a. Claims have been filed by the lender under CIRP.
- Other party
' 323.63 lakhs (previous year : ' 323.63 lakhs) is repayble not later than 31 March 2023 and carries an interest at the rate of 12.00% p.a. The lender has filed the claims under CIRP.
Note: 21.3. Nature of security and terms of repayment for secured borrowings and details of default, Refer note 17
Note: 21.4 The Company has not recognised interest expenses of ' 347.35 lakhs (Previous year: ' 348.32 lakhs) for the year ended 31 March 2025 and ' 1,547.11 lakhs (Previous year ' 1,199.75 lakhs) upto 31 March 2025 on borrowings taken.
Note 35: Contingent liabilities (Contd.)
2. Corporate guarantee provided to a party in respect of loan taken by subsidiary Company, Lakshya Forrum For Competitions Private Limited. Corporate guarantee is utilised for business purposes.
3. Corporate guarantee provided to a party in respect of loan taken by subsidiary Company, Labh Ventures India Private Limited. Corporate guarantee is utilised for business purposes. The Company has received claims of ' 4,973 lakhs from SVC Cooperative Bank Ltd (SVC) against Land and building including related assets (property) situated at Mangalore under their possession of Labh Ventures India Private Limited. (Refer note 48)
4. The Company has received legal notices of claims/law suits filed against it related to other matters. In the opinion of the management, no material liability is likely to arrive on account of such claims/law suits. Amount represents the best possible estimate. The Company has engaged reputed professionals to protect its interest and has been advised that it has firm legal position against such disputes.
5 The Company had taken loan from a Bank and other lenders which was secured against the pledge of equity shares of the Company held by one of its promoters. The pledge was invoked by the lenders and was adjusted against the dues owed by the Company. Total Amount of shares pledged and Invoked was ' 974.41 lakhs as received by the Company in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) claim from its Promoter Mr. Mahesh Shetty, out of which ' 293.20 lakhs was pertaining to the Company and has been already provided for in the books of accounts, balance ' 681.21 lakhs is pertaining to subsidiary Company and has been considered above as contingent liability.
6 The Company has not recognised interest expense amounting to ' 1,547.11 lakhs (excluding additional and penal interest if any) Refer note 21.4.
7 As per Notice received dated 30 January 2023 from Ministry of Minority Affairs (GOI) (MoMA), the Company has failed to comply with the Ministry's guidelines/office orders/terms and conditions mentioned in the MOU and also the Company failed to furnish satisfactory responses to the Show Cause Notice dated 26 July 2022 received from Ministry and accordingly the Ministry decided to bar the Company for a period of 5 years from all initiatives / schemes of MoMA. Additionally, the grants released to the Company by the Ministry would be recovered along with 10% penal interest per annum as mentioned in General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017.
8 The Company has received claims under IBC consequent to NCLT order dated 16 December, 2022 drawn for claims received upto 1 March 2024 as referred in note 35.1 above. The amount taken as contingent liability is to the extent of claim amount received from various vendors over and above the liability accounted in the books of accounts.
9 Connect Residuary Private limited (Operational Creditor) had filed petition in NCLT seeking to initiate Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against the Company by invoking the provisions of Section 9 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy code, 2016 read with Rule 6 of Insolvency & Bankruptcy (Application to Adjudicating Authority) Rules, 2016 for resolution of unresolved operational debt of ' 548.62 lakhs, pertaining to which the Company received NCLT order dated 16 December 2022.
10 The Company received claim from IndusInd Bank Limited towards Guarantee for ' 22.10 lakhs in previous year under IBC. However, the said claim was rejected by CIRP since the guarantee was already expired as on date on submission of claims.
35.2 Capital and other commitments:
The Company has no capital and other commitments as on 31 March 2025 (Previous Year : ' Nil)
35.3 Note on Fraud :
During the year ended 31 March 2023, the Company identified two instances of employee fraud:
(i) Mr. Ashish Srivastava, an employee of the Company, was found to have committed fraud over a period of several years by transferring salaries to bank accounts of non-existent employees. These fraudulent activities involved falsification of documents. The Company has initially identified a misappropriation of approximately '50.00 lakhs. The matter remains under investigation to determine the final quantum. His employment was terminated with immediate effect, and he was directed to repay the amount to the Company by 31 January 2023. As of date, the Company has recovered '18.00 lakhs from the total amount due.
Note 35: Contingent liabilities (Contd.)
(ii) Mr. Harshad Kabule, an employee of the Company, was found to have committed fraud by transferring Company funds to certain bank accounts. These activities involved falsification of documents, impersonation, and other criminal acts. The Company has identified a misappropriation of approximately '123.00 lakhs, which is currently under investigation. His employment was also terminated with immediate effect, and he was instructed to repay the amount misappropriated.
(e) There are no transactions related to previously unrecorded income that have been surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
(f) No proceedings are initiated or pending against the Company for holding any benami property under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988.
(g) Deferred Tax Assets not created on :
(i) Unused tax losses
The Company has unused tax business losses and unabsorbed depreciation of ' 7,812.40 as at 31 March 2025 (Previous year: ' 7,306.42 Lakhs). The losses are available for offsetting for eight years against future taxable income of the Company. Deferred tax assets of ' 1,652.36 lakhs (Previous year: ' 1,525.14 Lakhs) has been not recognised in respect of unused tax losses of ' 6,565.33 lakhs (Previous year: ' 6,059.37 Lakhs) in absence of convincing evidence to generate sufficient future taxable profits. Significant management judgement has been considered in determining the provision for income tax, deferred tax assets and liabilities and recoverability of deferred tax assets. The recoverability of deferred tax assets is based on estimate of the taxable income for the period over which deferred tax assets will be recovered.
The Company has unabsorbed business loss / depreciation which according to the management will be used to set off taxable income arising in next few years from operations of the Company. However, deferred tax assets has not been recognised in respect of these losses in view of uncertainty of future taxable income.
(ii) Deferred tax asset on provision for doubtful debts, other advances and loans of ' 478.56 Lakhs ( Previous year: ' 477.82 Lakhs ) is not created in absence of convincing evidence to generate sufficient future taxable incomes.
Note 38: Segment reporting
The Company's operations predominantly relates to a single segment viz. conducting commercial training, coaching, tutorial classes and activities incidental and ancillary thereon.The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) (Chief Executive Officer) reviews the operations of the Company as one operating segment. Accordingly, segment information as required under IND AS 108 "Operating Segments" is not applicable to the Company.
Note 39Transactions with struck off Companies
The Company does not have any transactions and balances outstanding with Companies struck off under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 or section 560 of the Companies Act, 1956.
Note 40Crypto Currency and Virtual Currency
The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year.
Note 41
41.1 Disclosures as required under Schedule V(A)(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Note:
1. Corporate guarantee provided to a bank in respect of loan taken by Sri Gayatri Educational Society pursuant to the long term partnership arrangement entered through Company's subsidiary Sri Gayatri Educational Services Private Limited and was utilised for business purposes. Corporate Guarantee has been invoked and declared as NPA by bank via notice dated 31 October 2022. (Refer Note 35.1.1)
2. Corporate guarantee provided to a party in respect of loan taken by wholly owned subsidiary Company, Lakshya Forrum For Competitions Private Limited. Corporate guarantee is utilised for business purposes. (Refer Note 35.1.2)
3. Corporate guarantee provided to a party in respect of loan taken by wholly owned subsidiary Company, Labh Ventures India Private Limited. Corporate guarantee is utilised for business purposes. (Refer Note 35.1.3 and 48)
4. The Company received claim from IndusInd Bank Limited towards Guarantee for ' 22.10 lakhs under IBC. However, the said claim was rejected by CIRP since the guarantee was already expired as on date on submission of claim. (Refer Note 35.1.10)
4 Securities Given
The Company has mortgaged Office building in favour of bank for limits granted to Sri Gayatri Educational Society.
Note 42: Employee benefit plans
In accordance with the Indian Accounting Standard-19 'Employee Benefits', the Company has calculated the various
benefits provided to employees as under:
a Defined contribution plans
The Company makes contributions towards provident fund, Employee State Insurance Fund and Labour Welfare fund
to a defined contribution retirement benefit plan for qualifying employees. Under the plan, the Company is required
to contribute a specified percentage of payroll cost to the retirement benefit schemed to fund the benefits.
Note 42: Employee benefit plans (Contd.)
b Defined benefit plans Gratuity (funded)
The Company provides for gratuity for employees in India as per the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Employees who are in continuous service for a period of 5 years are eligible for gratuity. The amount of gratuity payable on retirement/termination is the employees last drawn basic salary per month computed proportionately for 15 days salary multiplied for the number of years of service. The gratuity plan is a funded plan and the Company makes contributions to recognised funds in India. The liability towards gratuity are determined based on actuarial valuation carried out by using Projected Unit Credit Method.
In accordance with Indian Accounting Standard 19, an actuarial valuation was carried out in respect of the aforesaid defined benefit plans and other long term benefits based on the following assumptions:
The discount rate is based on the prevailing market yields Indian Government securities as at the balance sheet date for the estimated term of the obligations.
Estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors such as supply and demand in the employment market.
The expected rate of return on plan assets is determined after considering several applicable factors such as the composition of the plan assets, investment strategy, market scenario, etc. In order to protect the capital and optimise returns within acceptable risk parameters, the plan assets are well diversified.
(b) Other long term benefits (unfunded)
The compensated absences are payable to all eligible employees at the rate of daily salary of each day of accumulated leave on death or on resignation or upon retirement on attaining retirement age, whichever is earlier. The liability towards compensated absences are determined based on actuarial valuation carried out by using Projected Unit Credit Method.
The leave salary are payable to all eligible employees at the rate of daily salary of each day of accumulated leaves (upto 35 days) on death or on resignation or upon retirement on attaining retirement age.
The liability for compensated absences as at year end is ' 94.02 lakhs (Previous year : ' 90.32 lakhs)
Current Provision as at year end is '85.83 lakhs (Previous year : '78.71 lakhs)
Non-current Provision as at year end is ' 8.19 lakhs (Previous year : ' 11.61 lakhs)
Note 43: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
As per section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, a CSR committee has been formed by the company. However, the provisions of CSR are not applicable to the Company since the average net profits of the Company in the preceding three financial years is negative.
Note 44: Financial instruments - Fair value hierarchy
The following is the hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by valuation technique:
> Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
> Level 2 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable
Note 44: Financial instruments - Fair value hierarchy (Contd.)
> Level 3 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable
Financial Instruments measured at Fair Value through Profit and Loss
No financial assets/liabilities have been valued using level 2 and 3 fair value measurements.
Financial Instruments measured at Amortised Cost
The carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortised cost in the financial statements are a reasonable approximation of their fair values since the Company does not anticipate that the carrying amounts would be significantly different from the values that would eventually be received or settled.
Note 45: Financial instruments - Risk management objectives and policies
The Company is exposed to various financial risks. These risks are categorized into market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company's risk management is coordinated by the Board of Directors and focuses on securing long term and short term cash flows. The Company does not engage in trading of financial assets for speculative purposes.
(A) Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instruments 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 risk.
(i) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instruments will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates relates primarily to the Company's long-term debt obligations with floating interest rates. For details of the Company's borrowings, including interest rate profiles, refer to Note 17 and 21.
Exposure to interest rate risk
The summary quantitative data about the Company's exposure to interest rate risk as reported to the management of the Company is as follows:
(ii) Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company's exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relates primarily to the Company's operating activities (when revenue or expense is denominated in a different currency from the Company's functional currency).
The Company does not have exposure to foreign currency, thus there is no foreign currency fluctuation risk.
(iii) Other price risk
The Company does not have exposure to equity securities price risk arising from investments in equity shares (Unquoted) held by the Company and classified in the balance sheet at fair value through profit and loss.
(B) Credit risk
Credit risk arises from the possibility that the counter party may not be able to settle their obligations as agreed. To manage this, the Company periodically assesses financial reliability of customers and other counter parties, taking into account the financial condition, current economic trends, and analysis of historical bad debts and ageing of financial assets. Individual risk limits are set and periodically reviewed on the basis of such information. 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 ongoing basis through each reporting period. To assess whether there is a significant increase in credit risk, the Company compares the risk of default occurring on asset as at the reporting date with the risk of default as at the date of initial recognition. It considers reasonable and supportive forwarding¬ looking information such as:
i) Actual or expected significant adverse changes in business;
ii) Actual or expected significant changes in the operating results of the counter-party;
iii) Financial or economic conditions that are expected to cause a significant change to the counter-party's ability to meet its obligations;
iv) Significant increase in credit risk on other financial instruments of the same counter-party; and
v) Significant changes in the value of the collateral supporting the obligation or in the quality of the third-party guarantees or credit enhancements.
Note 45: Financial instruments - Risk management objectives and policies (Contd.)
Financial assets are written off when there is no reasonable expectations of recovery, such as a debtor failing to engage in a repayment plan with the Company. Where loans or receivables have been written off, the Company continues to engage in enforcement activity to attempt to recover the receivable due. Where recoveries are made, these are recognized as income in the statement of profit and loss.
The Company measures the expected credit loss of trade receivables and loan from individual customers based on historical trend, industry practices and the business environment in which the entity operates. Loss rates are based on actual credit loss experience and past trends. Based on the historical data, loss on collection of receivable is not material hence no additional provision considered.
The Company limits its exposure to credit risk of balances held with banks by dealing with highly rated banks and institutions and retaining sufficient balances in bank accounts required to meet a month's operational costs. The management reviews the bank accounts on regular basis and fund drawdowns are planned to ensure that there is minimal surplus in bank accounts.
(C) Liquidity risk
The Company is under CIRP. Liquidity crisis has led to delay in vendor payments and default in repayment of principal and interest to lenders.
Liquidity risk is the financial risk that is encountered due to uncertainty resulting in difficulty in meeting its obligations. An entity is exposed to liquidity risk if markets on which it depends are subject to loss of liquidity for any reason, extraneous or intrinsic to its business operations, affecting its credit rating or unexpected cash outflows. A position can be hedged against market risk but still entail liquidity risk. Prudence requires liquidity risk to be managed in addition to market, credit and other risk as it has tendency to compound other risk. It entails management of assets, liabilities focused on a medium to long term perspective and future net cash flows on day by day basis in order to asses liquidity risk.
The table below analysis financial liabilities of the Company into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period from the reporting date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual discounted cash flows.
Note 46 (a) : Capital management
The Company aims are to manage its capital efficiently so as to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to optimise returns to our shareholders. The capital structure of the Company is based on management's judgement of the appropriate balance of key elements in order to meet its strategic and day-to-day needs. Company considers the amount of capital in proportion to risk and manage the capital structure in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return on capital to shareholders or issue new shares.
The Company's policy is to maintain a stable and strong capital structure with a focus on total equity so as to maintain investor, creditors and market confidence and to sustain future development and growth of its business. The Company will take appropriate steps in order to maintain, or if necessary adjust, its capital structure.
48 Exceptional Items
The Company had taken a property located in Mangalore on lease from its wholly owned subsidiary, Labh Ventures Private Limited ("Labh"). In accordance with applicable Indian Accounting Standards, the Company had recognized a Right-of-Use (ROU) asset and corresponding lease liabilities in its books.
Labh had availed a loan facility from SVC Cooperative Bank Ltd. ("SVC"), for which the Company had provided a Corporate Guarantee. Labh subsequently defaulted on the loan, following which SVC issued a demand notice under Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act, 2002, on Labh as the principal borrower and on the Company, in its capacity as corporate guarantor, for an amount of '4,620 lakhs.
Subsequently, on 6 October 2023, SVC filed a claim of '4,973 lakhs before the Insolvency Resolution Professional (IRP) of the Company, citing the invocation of the Corporate Guarantee. However, the IRP rejected the claim on the grounds that the guarantee had not been invoked prior to the commencement of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP).
SVC challenged this decision by filing IA No. 68/2024 before the Hon'ble NCLT, seeking admission of the claim. The application was dismissed by the Hon'ble NCLT vide order dated 27 March 2025. Aggrieved by the Order, SVC filed an appeal before the Hon'ble National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Delhi, which is currently pending for hearing. Simultaneously SVC has taken Land and building including related assets (property) situated at Mangalore under their possession vide notice no. CRL / MIS. CASE NO 48/2024 of SARFAESI Act through Advocate Court Commissioner on 15 March 2024. The said asset was continued to be in the possession of the Bank and pursuant to that, the RP has filed an IA No. 3314/2024 for further direction from the Hon'ble NCLT for the possession of the leased premises of the corporate Debtor but later withdrew the application on 03 March 2025 stating the premises were not used during the CIRP period. SVC issued a further notice dated 15 April 2025 and informed that the property would be put up for e-auction.
In view of the above, effective from 1 April 2024 the Company has derecognised the Right-of-use asset related to the leased property, written off the lease deposits and advances given to Labh, and written back the corresponding lease liability associated with the lease. The net impact has resulted in a gain of '2,378.63 lakhs, which has been disclosed as an exceptional item in the standalone financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
49 The Company has loans, trade receivables and other receivables of ' 7,769.97 lakhs (net of provisions) outstanding as at 31 March 2025 from parties, which are overdue/rescheduled. The management anticipates progress in business in the coming period which will enable recovery of the receivables in an orderly manner. Accordingly, the management considers the outstanding dues to be good and recoverable.
50 (a) The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested funds during the year (either borrowed funds or share
premium or any other sources or kind of funds) to any other person or entities, including foreign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Intermediary shall
(i) 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 (ii) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries
(b) The Company has not received any fund during the year 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 (i) 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 (ii) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
Note 52: Going Concern
The Company has incurred accumulated losses and also the Company's current liabilities exceed its current assets, resulting in a negative working capital position. The Company has also defaulted on its debt and other financial obligations, leading to persistent strain on working capital and a significant decline in the scale of operations.
As disclosed in Note 1 and Note 54, pursuant to the commencement of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, the powers of the Board of Directors have been suspended, and the management of the affairs of the Company now vests with the Resolution Professional (RP). The RP is expected to undertake all necessary efforts to protect and preserve the value of the Company's assets and to manage the operations of the Group as a going concern.
Pending the outcome of the CIRP, the standalone financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. Note 53: Social Security Code, 2020
The Indian Parliament has approved the Code on Social Security, 2020, which would impact the contributions by the Company towards Provident Fund and Gratuity. The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released draft rules for the Code on Social Security, 2020 on November 13, 2020, and has invited suggestions from stakeholders which are under active consideration by the Ministry. The Management will assess the impact once the subject rules under the Code are notified and will give appropriate impact in the standalone financial statements when the Code becomes effective.
Note 54: Authorisation of Standalone Financial Statements
The Honourable NCLT admitted the application filed by Connect Residuary Private Limited by pronouncing on 16 December, 2022 and appointed Mr. Ashwin Bhavanji Shah as the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) of the Company (Corporate Debtor). Further, the Hon'ble NCLT Mumbai vide its order dated 22 January, 2024, Order received to the Resolution Professional (RP) on 31 January 2024, replaced Mr. Ashwin Bhavanji Shah (IRP) with the undersigned Resolution Professional (RP), Mr. Arihant Nenawati, having IBBI Registration No.IBB/IPA-001/IP-P00456/2017-2018/10799. For the information set out in the standalone financial statements for the year ended 31 March, 2025, the RP has relied upon the accuracy and veracity of any and all information and data provided by the officials of the Company and the records of the Company made available by such officials. For all such information and data, the RP has assumed that such information and data are in conformity with the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable laws with respect to the preparation of the standalone financial statements and that they give a true and fair view of the position of the Company as at the dates and period indicated therein. Accordingly, the RP is not making any representations regarding accuracy, veracity and completeness of the data or information in the standalone financial statements.
During the CIRP period, claims from 683 creditors amounting to ' 22,919.13 lakhs were received, out of which 659 claims amounting to ' 9,498.87 lakhs were admitted. Further, claims of '7,555.53 lakhs were not admitted for the reasons best communicated to the creditors. A detailed list of creditors is available on the official website of the Corporate Debtor.
The Directors of the Company have approved the standalone financial statements at their meeting held on 30 May 2025 which was chaired by Mr. Arihant Nenawati, Resolution Professional ('RP') and RP took the same on record basis recommendation from the directors.
With respect to the standalone financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025, the RP has signed the same solely for the purpose of ensuring compliance by the Corporate Debtor with applicable laws, and subject to the following disclaimers:
(i) The RP has furnished and signed the report in good faith and accordingly, no suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the RP in terms of Section 233 of the Code;
(ii) No statement, fact, information (whether current or historical) or opinion contained herein should be construed as a representation or warranty, express or implied, of the RP including, his authorized representatives and advisors;
Note 54: Authorisation of Standalone Financial Statements (Contd.)
(iii) The RP, while reviewing and signing the standalone financial statements, has relied upon the assistance provided by the Directors of the Corporate Debtor, and certifications, representations and statements made by the Directors of the Corporate Debtor, in relation to these standalone financial statements. The standalone financial statements of the Corporate Debtor for the year ended 31 March, 2025 have been taken on record by the RP solely on the basis of and relying on the aforesaid certifications, representations and statements of the aforesaid Directors and the management of the Corporate Debtor. For all such information and data, the RP has assumed that such information and data are in the conformity with the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable laws with respect to the preparation of the standalone financial statements and that they give true and fair view of the position of the Corporate Debtor as of the dates and period indicated therein. Accordingly, the RP is not making any representations regarding accuracy, veracity or completeness of the data or information in the standalone financial statements.
(iv) In terms of the provisions of the Code, the RP is required to undertake a review of certain transactions. Such review has been completed.
Note 55: Previous year figures
Previous year's figures have been regrouped / rearranged wherever necessary to make them comparable with the current
year's classification / disclosure.
As per our report of even date attached
For MGB & Co. LLP
Chartered Accountants For MT Educare Limited
Firm Registration Number 101169W/W-100035 CIN: L80903MH2006PLC163888
Hitendra Bhandari Arihant Nenawati Surender Singh
Partner Resolution Professional Director
Membership Number: 107832 IBBI/IPA-001/IP-P00456/2017-18/10799
Email ID: mteducare.cirp@gmail.com DIN - 08206770
Ravindra Mishra
Place : Mumbai Company Secretary
Date : 30 May 2025 Membership no. ACS 29159
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