NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

1. Corporate Information

Sun TV Network Limited ('Sun TV' or 'the Company') was incorporated on December 18, 1985 as Sumangali Publications Private Limited. The Company is engaged in producing and broadcasting satellite television and radio software programming in the regional languages of South India.

The Company is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange ('BSE') and the National Stock Exchange ('NSE') in India. The Company currently operates television channels in four South Indian languages brdominantly to viewers in India, and also to viewers in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, United States, Australia, South Africa and Canada. The Company's flagship channel is Sun TV. The other major satellite channels of the Company are Surya TV, Gemini TV and Udaya TV. The Company is also into the business of FM Radio broadcasting at Chennai, Coimbatore and Tirunelveli. The  Company's film production / distribution division 'Sun Pictures' undertakes production / distribution of movies in the Tamil language. The Company also has the license to operate an Indian Premier League ('IPL') franchise "Sun Risers Hyderabad".

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

a) Basis of brparation of financial statements

The financial statements of the Company have been brpared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in India ('Indian GAAP'). The Company has brpared these financial statements to comply in all material respects with the Accounting Standards specified under section 133 of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The financial statements have been brpared on an accrual basis and under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted in the brparation of financial statements are consistent with those of brvious year.

b) Use of estimates

The brparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires management to make judgments, 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 management's best knowledge of current events and actions, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in the outcomes requiring a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities in future periods.

c) Tangible fixed assets and debrciation

Fixed assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated debrciation and impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises the purchase price and any attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use. Borrowing costs, if any, relating to acquisition of qualifying fixed assets are also included to the extent they relate to the period till such assets are ready to be put to use.

Fixed assets under construction and fixed assets acquired but not put to use at the balance sheet date are classified as capital work in progress.

Subsequent expenditure related to an item of fixed asset is added to its book value only if it increases the future benefits from the existing asset beyond its brviously assessed standard of performance. All other expenses on existing fixed assets, including day-to-day repair and maintenance expenditure and cost of replacing parts, are charged to the statement of profit and loss for the period during which such expenses are incurred.

Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of fixed assets are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognized.

Debrciation

Based on an technical assessment and a review of past history of asset usage, management of the

Company has determined that the estimates of useful lives of fixed assets as at March 31, 2014 continue to be appropriate and, accordingly, has not revised such useful lives to those referred to under Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 (as amended).

Leasehold improvements are debrciated over the lower of estimated useful lives of the assets or the remaining primary period of the lease. The average useful life of Leasehold improvements is 3 - 5 years.

Costs incurred towards purchase of aircraft are debrciated using the straight-line method based on management's estimate of useful life of such aircrafts, i.e. 15 years.

The gross block of plant and machinery as at March 31, 2015 includes cost of program production equipment of Rs. 151.24 crores (PY Rs. 158.20 crores), post production equipment of Rs. 68.52 crores (PY Rs. 68.15 crores), reception and distribution facilities of Rs. 142.64 crores (PY Rs. 129.93 crores), computer and related equipment of Rs. 108.79 crores (PY Rs. 108.29 crores) and aircraft of Rs. 295.15 crores (PY Rs. 295.15 crores). The net block of plant and machinery as at March 31, 2015 includes the net block of program production equipment of Rs. 19.20 crores (PY Rs. 23.42 crores), post production equipment of Rs. 12.09 crores (PY Rs. 15.16 crores), reception and distribution facilities of Rs. 46.24 crores (PY Rs. 43.62 crores), computer and related equipment of Rs. 17.60 crores (PY Rs. 19.83 crores) and aircraft of Rs. 255.18 crores (PY Rs. 274.84 crores).

d) Intangible assets and amortization

Intangible assets acquired are measured on initial recognition at cost. Following initial recognition, Intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses, if any.

? Computer software

Costs incurred towards purchase of computer software are debrciated using the straight-line method over a period based on management's estimate of useful lives of such software being 3 years, or over the license period of the software, whichever is shorter.

? Film and program broadcasting rights ('Satellite Rights')

Acquired Satellite Rights for the broadcast of feature films and other long-form programming such as multi-episode television serials are stated at cost.

Future revenues cannot be estimated with any reasonable accuracy as these are susceptible to a variety of factors, such as the level of market acceptance of television products, programming viewership, advertising rates etc., and accordingly cost related to film is fully expensed on the date of first telecast of the film and the cost related to program broadcasting rights / multi episodes series are amortized based on the telecasted episodes. The maximum useful life of Satellite Rights in the opinion of the management is not likely to exceed 10 years.

? Film production costs, distribution and related rights

Upon the theatrical release of a movie, the cost of production / acquisition of all the rights related to each such movie is amortised in the ratio that current period revenue for the movie bears to the management's estimate of the remaining unrecognised revenue for all rights arising from the movie, as per the individual-film-forecast method. The estimates for remaining unrecognised revenue for each movie is reviewed periodically and revised if necessary. The maximum useful life of film production costs, distribution and related rights in the opinion of the management is not likely to exceed 10 years. Expenditure incurred towards production of movies not complete as at balance sheet date if any, are classified as intangible assets under development.

? Licenses

Licenses rebrsent one time entry fees paid to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ('MIB') under the applicable licensing policy for Frequency Modulation ('FM') Radio broadcasting. Cost of licenses are amortised over the license period, being 10 years.

? Goodwill

Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis over a period of five years, based on management's estimates.

e) Impairment of tangible and intangible assets

At each reporting date, the Company assesses whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset's recoverable amount. An asset's recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's or Cash Generating Unit's ('CGU') net selling price and its value in use. The recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their brsent value using a br-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining net selling price, recent market transactions are taken into account, if available. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used.

Impairment losses of continuing operations are recognized in the statement of profit and loss. After impairment, debrciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.

An assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether there is any indication that brviously recognized impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the Company estimates the asset's or cash-generating unit's recoverable amount. A brviously recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the assumptions used to determine the asset's recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. The reversal is limited so that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of debrciation, had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognized in the statement of profit and loss.

f) Franchisee Fees

The annual franchise fee payable to the Board of Control for Cricket in India ('BCCI') is recognized as an expense on an accrual basis in accordance with terms of the Company's agreement with the BCCI.

g) Investments

Investments, which are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than one year from the date on which such investments are made, are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as long-term investments.

On initial recognition, all investments are measured at cost. The cost comprises purchase price and directly attributable acquisition charges such as brokerage, fees and duties.

Current investments are carried in the financial statements at lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual investment basis. Long-term investments are carried at cost. However, provision for diminution in value is made to recognize a decline other than temporary in the value of the investments.

On disposal of an investment, the difference between its carrying amount and net disposal proceeds is charged or credited to the statement of profit and loss.

h) Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the

Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. The revenue is recognised net of service tax if any.

? Advertising income and broadcast fees are recognised when the related commercial or programme is telecast.

? International Subscription Income rebrsents income from the export of program software content, and is recognised in accordance with the terms of agreements with customers.

? Subscription income rebrsents subscription fees billed to cable operators and Direct to Home ('DTH') service providers towards pay-channels operated by the Company, and are recognised in the period during which the service is provided. Subscription fees billed to cable operators are determined based on management's best estimates of the number of subscription points to which

the service is provided, at contractually agreed rates with the Company's authorised distributor. Subscription income from DTH customers is recognised in accordance with the terms of agreements entered into with the service providers.

? Revenues from sale of movie distribution / sub-distribution rights are recognised on the theatrical release of the related movie, in accordance with the terms of agreements with customers. Revenues from the theatrical distribution of movies are recognised as they are exhibited, based on box office collections reported by the exhibitors after deduction of taxes and exhibitor's share of net collections.

? Income from content trading rebrsent revenue earned from mobile service providers and DTH service providers through exploitation of content owned by the Company. Income is recognised as per the terms of contract with the respective service providers.

? Income from Indian Premier League rebrsents following:

Income from franchisee rights is recognised when the rights to receive the payments is established as per the terms of the agreement entered with BCCI. Revenue is recognised as per the information provided by BCCI or as per Management's estimate in case the information is not received. The revenue is allocated on a pro-rata basis to number of matches played during the year as against the total number of matches for the season.

Income from sponsorship fees is recognised on completion of terms of the sponsorship agreement. Income from sale of tickets is recognised on the dates of the respective matches. The Company reports revenues net of discounts offered on sale of tickets.

Prize money is recognised when right to receive payment is established.

? Revenues from barter transactions, and the related costs, are recorded at fair values of the services rendered and services received, as estimated by management.

? Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the applicable interest rate.

? Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established by the reporting date.

? Export incentives are recognized on availment of the benefits under the respective schemes.

Revenues recognised in excess of billings are disclosed as "Unbilled Revenue" under other current assets. Billings in excess of revenue recognised are disclosed as "Deferred Revenues" under current liabilities.

i) Retirement and other employee benefits

Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the provident fund. The Company recognizes the contribution payable to the provident fund scheme as an expenditure when the employee renders the related service.

Gratuity liability is a defined benefit obligation. The cost of providing benefits under the plan is determined on the basis of actuarial valuation at each year-end using the projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in full in the period in which they occur in the

statement of profit and loss.

Accumulated leave, which is expected to be utilized within the next 12 months, is treated as short- term employee benefit. The Company measures the expected cost of such absences as the additional amount that it expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the reporting date.

The Company treats accumulated leave expected to be carried forward beyond twelve months, as long-term employee benefit for measurement purposes. Such long-term compensated absences are provided for based on the actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method at the year-end. Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to the statement of profit and loss and are not deferred.

The Company brsents the entire leave as a current liability in the balance sheet, since it does not have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for 12 months after the reporting date.

j) Income Taxes

Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current income-tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Income-tax Act, 1961 enacted in India. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.

Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of timing differences between taxable income and accounting income originating during the current year and reversal of timing differences for the earlier years. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable timing differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible timing differences only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized.

At each reporting date, the Company re-assesses unrecognized deferred tax assets. It recognizes unrecognized deferred tax asset to the extent that it has become reasonably certain that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date. The Company

writes-down the carrying amount of deferred tax asset to the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax asset can be realized. Any such write-down is reversed to the extent that it becomes reasonably certain that sufficient future taxable income will be available.

Deferred tax assets and Deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set-off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities.

k) Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders 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 such as bonus issue, bonus element in a rights issue, share split and reverse share split that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources.

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.

l) Leases

Operating leases (where the Company is the lessee)

Leases, where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the leased item, are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Operating leases (where the Company is the lessor)

Leases in which the Company does not transfer substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the asset are classified as operating leases. Assets subject to operating leases are included in fixed assets. Lease income on an operating lease is recognized in the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Costs, including debrciation, are recognized as an expense in the statement of profit and loss. Initial direct costs such as legal costs, brokerage costs, etc. are recognized immediately in the statement of profit and loss.

m) Cash and Cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of cash flow statement comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

n) Foreign currency transactions

Initial recognition

Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.

Conversion

Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary items which are carried at fair value or other similar valuation denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rates that existed when the values were determined.

Exchange differences

All exchange differences arising on settlement / conversion of foreign currency monetary items are included in the statement of profit and loss.

The brmium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange contract is amortized and recognized as an expense/ income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such contracts, except the contracts which are long-term foreign currency monetary items, are recognized in the statement of profit and loss in the period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such forward exchange contract is also recognized as income or as expense for the period.

o) Provisions

A provision is recognized when the Company has a brsent obligation as a result of past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are not discounted to their brsent value and are determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the reporting date. These estimates are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.

p) Contingent liabilities

A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Company or a brsent obligation that is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannot be recognized because it cannot be measured reliably. The Company does not recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the financial statements.

q) Segment reporting

The Company considers business segments as its primary segment. The Company's operations brdominantly relate to Media and Entertainment and, accordingly, this is the only primary reportable segment.

The Company considers geographical segments as its secondary segment.

1 Prior year comparatives

Previous year figures have been regrouped / reclassified, where necessary, to conform to this year's classification.

As per our report of even date.

For S.R. BATLIBOI & ASSOCIATES LLP

For and on behalf of the board of directors

Chartered Accountants

ICAI Firm registration number: 101049W

per Aniruddh Sankaran  

Partner

Membership No.: 211107

Kalanithi Maran

K Vijaykumar

Chairman Managing Director &

Chief Executive Officer

R. Ravi V C Unnikrishnan

Company Secretary Chief Financial Officer

Place : Chennai

Date : May 29, 2015