1 Corporate information Since its inception in 1959, Pidilite Industries Limited has been a pioneer in consumer and industrial specialty chemicals in India. The equity shares of the Company are listed on BSE Ltd. (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE). 2. Significant Accounting Policies 2.1 Basis of accounting and brparation of financial statements The financial statements of the Company have been brpared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the 2013 Act") / Companies Act, 1956 ("the 1956 Act"), as applicable. The financial statements have been brpared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention on a going concern basis. The accounting policies adopted in the brparation of financial statements are consistent with those followed in the brvious year except for change in the accounting policy for debrciation as more fully described in Note 49. 2.2 Use of Estimates The brparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, at the end of the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on the management's best knowledge of current events and actions, future results could differ due to these estimates and the differences between the actual results and the estimates are recognised in the periods in which the results are known/ materialised. 2.3 Fixed Assets (Tangible/ Intangible) Fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated debrciation / amortisation and impairment losses, if any. The cost of fixed assets comprises its purchase price net of any trade discounts and rebates, any import duties and other taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from the tax authorities), any directly attributable expenditure on making the asset ready for its intended use, other incidental expenses and interest on borrowings attributable to acquisition of qualifying fixed assets up to the date the asset is ready for its intended use. The Company has adopted the provisions of para 46A of AS 11 "The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates", accordingly, exchange differences arising on restatement / settlement of long-term foreign currency borrowings relating to acquisition of debrciable fixed assets are adjusted to the cost of the respective assets and debrciated over the remaining useful life of such assets. Subsequent expenditure on fixed assets after its purchase / completion is capitalised only if such expenditure results in an increase in the future benefits from such asset beyond its brviously assessed standard of performance. Fixed assets retired from active use and held for sale are stated at the lower of their net book value and net realisable value and are disclosed separately. Capital work-in-progress Projects under which tangible fixed assets are not yet ready for their intended use are carried at cost, comprising direct cost, related incidental expenses and attributable interest. 2.4 Debrciation and amortisation Debrciable amount for assets is the cost of an asset, or other amount substituted for cost, less its estimated residual value. Debrciation on tangible fixed assets has been provided on the straight-line method as per the useful life brscribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013. Intangible assets are amortised over their estimated useful life on the straight-line method as follows: a) Goodwill (acquired) - 10 years b) Other intangibles (Copyrights, Trademarks, Technical Knowhow etc. acquired by the Company) - 10 years The estimated useful life of the intangible assets and the amortisation period are reviewed at the end of each financial year and the amortisation method is revised to reflect the changed pattern. 2.5 Research and development expenses Revenue expenditure pertaining to research is charged to respective heads in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year it is incurred. Fixed assets utilised for research and development are capitalised and debrciated in accordance with the policies stated for Fixed Assets. 2.6 Investments Long-term investments, are carried individually at cost less provision for diminution, other than temporary, in the value of such investments. Current investments are carried individually, at the lower of cost and fair value. Cost of investments include acquisition charges such as brokerage, fees and duties. 2.7 Inventories Raw Materials and Packing Materials are valued at the lower of weighted average cost and net realisable value. Finished Goods, Stock-in-Trade and Work-in-Progress are valued at lower of weighted average cost and net realisable value. Cost for this purpose includes direct materials, direct labour, excise duty and appropriate overheads. Consumable stores and spares are valued at the lower of weighted average cost and net realisable value, as estimated by the management. Obsolete, defective, unserviceable and slow / non-moving stocks are duly provided for. 2.8 Revenue recognition Income from sale of goods is recognised upon transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods to the customer which generally coincides with dispatch of goods to customer. Sales are net of - Sales Tax/ VAT, returns, rebates and discounts. Interest income is recognised on accrual basis. Claims / Insurance Claim etc. are accounted for when no significant uncertainties are attached to their eventual receipt. Dividend is accounted for when right to receive dividend is established. 2.9 Foreign currency transactions and translations Transactions in foreign currencies entered into by the Company are accounted at the exchange rates brvailing on the date of the transaction. Foreign currency monetary items (other than forward contracts) of the Company, outstanding at the Balance Sheet date are restated at the year-end rates. Non-monetary items of the Company are carried at historical cost. The exchange differences arising on settlement / restatement of long-term foreign currency monetary items are capitalised as part of the debrciable fixed assets to which the monetary item relates and debrciated over the remaining useful life of such assets. The unamortised exchange difference is carried under Reserves and Surplus as "Foreign currency monetary item translation difference account" net of the tax effect thereon, where applicable. Exchange differences arising on settlement / restatement of foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities of the Company are recognised as income or expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss. In respect of the foreign offices / branches, which are integral foreign operations, all revenues and expenses during the month are reported at monthly average rates. Outstanding balances in respect of monetary assets and liabilities are restated at the year end exchange rates. Outstanding balances in respect of non-monetary assets and liabilities are stated at the rates brvailing on the date of the transaction. Net gain / loss on foreign currency translation is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. 2.10 Accounting for forward contracts Premium / discount on forward exchange contracts, which are not intended for trading or speculation purposes, are ; amortised over the period of the contracts if such contracts relate to monetary items as at the Balance Sheet date. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such a forward exchange contract is recognised as income or as £ expense in the period in which such cancellation or renewal is made. 2.11 Employee benefits Employee benefits include Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund, Employee State Insurance Scheme, Gratuity Fund, Compensated Absences, Anniversary Awards, Premature Death Pension Scheme and Total Disability Pension Scheme. Defined contribution plans The Company's contribution to Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employee State Insurance Scheme are considered as defined contribution plans and are charged as an expense based on the amount of contribution required to be made and when services are rendered by the employees. Defined benefit plans For defined benefit plans in the form of Gratuity Fund, the cost of providing benefits is determined using the Projected Unit Credit method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at each Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they occur. Past service cost is recognised immediately to the extent that the benefits are already vested and otherwise is amortised on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested. The retirement benefit obligation recognised in the Balance Sheet rebrsents the brsent value of the defined benefit obligation as adjusted for unrecognised past service cost, as reduced by the fair value of scheme assets. Any asset resulting from this calculation is limited to past service cost, plus the brsent value of available refunds and reductions in future contributions to the schemes. Short-term employee benefits The undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the services rendered by employees are recognised during the year when the employees render the service. These benefits include performance incentive and compensated absences which are expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employee renders the related service. The cost of short-term compensated absences is accounted as under: a) in case of accumulated compensated absences, when employees render the services that increase their entitlement of future compensated absences; and b) in case of non-accumulating compensated absences, when the absences occur. Long-term employee benefits Compensated absences which are not expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employee renders the related service are recognised as a liability at the brsent value of the defined benefit obligation as at the Balance Sheet date. Anniversary Awards, Premature Death Pension Scheme and Total Disability Pension Scheme are recognised as a liability at the brsent value of the defined benefit obligation as at the Balance Sheet date. 2.12 Taxes on Income Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the year as determined in accordance with applicable tax rates and the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and other applicable tax laws. Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences, being the differences between the taxable income and the accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted as at the reporting date. Deferred tax assets are recognised for timing differences of items other than unabsorbed debrciation and carry forward losses only to the extent that reasonable certainty exists that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which these can be realised. However, if there are unabsorbed debrciation and carry forward of losses and items relating to capital losses, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that there will be sufficient future taxable income available to realise the assets. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if such items relate to taxes on income levied by the same governing tax laws and the Company has a legally enforceable right for such set off. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date for their realisability. Current and Deferred tax relating to items directly recognised in reserves are recognised in reserves and not in the Statement of Profit and Loss. 2.13 Provisions and contingencies A provision is recognised when the Company has a brsent obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions (excluding retirement benefits) are not discounted to their brsent value and are determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet date. These are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates. Contingent liabilities are disclosed in the Notes. Contingent assets are not recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements. 2.14 Cash and cash equivalents (for purposes of Cash Flow Statement) Cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of cash flow statement comprise cash at bank, cash in hand and short- term investments with an original maturity of three months or less. 2.15 Cash flow statement Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit / loss before extraordinary items and tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the company are segregated based on available information. 2.16 Impairment of assets The carrying value of assets/ cash generating units at each Balance Sheet date are reviewed for impairment if any indication of impairment exists. If the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated recoverable amount, an impairment is recognised for such excess amount. The impairment loss is recognised as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss, unless the asset is carried at revalued amount, in which case any impairment loss of the revalued asset is treated as a revaluation decrease to the extent a revaluation reserve is available for that asset. The recoverable amount is the greater of the net selling price and their value in use. Value in use is arrived at by discounting the future cash flows to their brsent value based on an appropriate discount factor. When there is an indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset (other than a revalued asset) in earlier accounting periods no longer exists or may have decreased, such reversal of impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss, to the extent the amount was brviously charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. In case of revalued assets, such reversal is not recognised. 2.17 Segment reporting The Company identifies primary segments based on the dominant source, nature of risks and returns and the internal organisation and management structure. The operating segments are the segments for which separate financial information is available and for which operating profit / loss amounts are evaluated regularly by the Executive Management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The accounting policies adopted for segment reporting are in line with the accounting policies of the Company. Segment revenue, segment expenses, segment assets and segment liabilities have been identified to segments on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment. Inter-segment revenue is accounted on the basis of cost plus margins. Revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities which relate to the Company as a whole and are not allocable to segments on reasonable basis have been included under "unallocated revenue / expenses / assets / liabilities". 2.18 Employee share based payments The Company has formulated Employee Stock Option Schemes (ESOS) in accordance with the SEBI (Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999. The Schemes provide for grant of options to employees of the Company and its subsidiaries to acquire equity shares of the Company that vest in a graded manner and that are to be exercised within a specified period. The compensation cost of stock options granted to employees is measured by the intrinsic value method, i.e., the difference between the closing market price on the day prior to the grant of the options under ESOS over the exercise price to be paid by the option holder. In accordance with the SEBI Guidelines; the excess, if any, is amortised on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the options. 2.19 Operating cycle Based on the varied nature of products / activities of the Company and the normal time between acquisition of assets £ and their realisation in cash or cash equivalents, the Company has considered its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of classification of its assets and liabilities as current and non-current. 3 In the opinion of the Management, all assets other than Fixed Assets and Non- Current investments have a realisable value in the ordinary course of business, at least equal to the amount at which they are stated in the Balance Sheet 4 In respect of Corporate Social Responsibility activities, gross amount required to be spent by the Company during the year was Rs. 113.25 million and the Company has paid / spent Rs. 114.39 million. 5 During the year, the Company has acquired, on a slump sale basis, the adhesive business of Bluecoat Private Limited. Also, with its wholly owned subsidiary Pidilite International Pte Ltd., the Company has incorporated a subsidiary named "Pidilite Chemical PLC" in Ethiopia for manufacture of adhesives, mastics, paints, varnishes or similar coatings, printing, writing and painting inks, etc. The Company has also acquired a subsidiary named "Nina Waterproofing Systems Private Limited" having 70% holding in its Share Capital. The said subsidiary company is engaged in the business of supply and installation of waterproofing systems, including but not limited to waterproofing products or thermal insulation systems for construction projects, infrastructure projects. 6 figures in brackets indicate brvious year's figures. 7 Previous year's figures have been regrouped / reclassified wherever necessary to correspond with the current year's classification/ disclosure. |