We have audited the accompanying standalone financial statements of Genesys International Corporation Limited (“the Company”), which comprise the Balance Sheet as at March 31,2025, and the Statement of Profit and Loss, including Other Comprehensive Income, Statement of Changes in Equity and Statement of Cash Flows for the year then ended, and notes to the standalone financial statements, including material accounting policy information and other explanatory information (hereinafter referred to as the “ Standalone Financial Statements”).
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid standalone financial statements give the information required by the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act') in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under section 133 of the Act read with Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended (“Ind AS”) and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2025, and profit (including other comprehensive income) changes in equity and its cash flows for the year ended on that date.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit of the standalone financial statements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (SAs) specified under section 143(10) of the Act. Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the 'Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements' section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (“ICAI”) together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the standalone financial statements under the provisions of the Act and the Rules thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the standalone financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025 (current year). These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the standalone financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. We have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report.
Key Audit Matters
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Key Audit Matter
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How the Key Audit Matter was addressed in our audit
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Revenue Recognition
Refer Note 23 of standalone financial statements. The Company engages in fixed price development contracts, some of which include multiple performance obligations. Revenue recognition in such contracts involves judgments relating to identification of distinct performance obligations, determination of transaction price for such performance obligations and the appropriateness of the basis of allocation of the transaction price to the respective performance obligations and also the basis of revenue recognition over a period.
In case of fixed price development contracts where performance obligations are satisfied over a period of time, revenue is recognised using the percentage of completion (“POC”) method based on Management's estimate of contract efforts. The POC method involves computation of actual cost incurred till date and estimation of total future cost to be incurred towards remaining performance obligations, which involves following factors:
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Our audit procedures in respect of this area, among others,
included the following:
1. Evaluated the Company's accounting policies pertaining to revenue recognition and assessed compliance of the same in accordance with the requirements of Ind AS 115 - Revenue from contracts with customers.
2. Obtained an understanding of the systems, processes and controls implemented by the Company for evaluation of projects with fixed price development contracts to identify distinct performance obligations and basis of recognition of revenue.
3. Tested the design and operating effectiveness of management's key internal financial controls around revenue recognition
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i. existence of inherent uncertainty around the estimation of total cost to complete the contract given the customized nature of the contracts.
ii. the estimation of total cost to complete the contract involves significant judgement throughout the period of contract and is subject to revision as the contract progresses based on latest available information and also involves critical estimates to make provision for onerous contract, if any;
iii. At year end a significant amount of contract assets (unbilled revenue) and contract liabilities (unearned revenue) related to each contract is to be identified and disclosed as per the relevant requirements of the standards.
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4. Verified the samples on a test check basis and ensured that the revenue recognised is in accordance with Ind AS 115 by performing the following:¬ - By reviewing the contractual terms to identify the
performance obligation and assessing the basis of revenue recognition;
- Considering the terms of the contracts to determine the transaction price, including adjustments for any sums payable to the customer;
- Determined if the Company's evaluation of the method used for recognition of revenue is appropriate and consistent;
- Verified the reasonableness of management's estimation of cost projections by comparing actual cost incurred with management initial/updated estimation of total cost for that project.
5. Assessed the valuation and accuracy of contract assets and contract liabilities on balance sheet date recognised by evaluating underlying documentation.
6. Assessed the adequacy and appropriateness of the disclosures made in the financial statements is in accordance with Ind AS 115 and applicable financial reporting framework.
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Assessment of Impairment of Carrying value of Investment in foreign subsidiary - A.N. Virtual World Tech Limited, Cyprus
Refer Note 7a to the standalone financial statements.
The carrying amount of investments in foreign subsidiary amounting to ' 13,334.79 lakhs (PY- 13,334.79 lakhs) constitute 15.88% of the total assets of the Standalone Financial statements as at 31 March 2025. The Company has carried out impairment testing of such investment and have recognized impairment provision of ' 8,569.79 lakhs (PY 8,569.79 lakhs).
These investments in foreign subsidiary are carrying at cost less accumulated impairment. In accordance with Ind AS 36 - Impairment of assets, at each reporting period end, Management assesses the existence of impairment indicators of investments in foreign subsidiary. For investments where impairment indicators exist, management estimates the value in use in the subsidiary. The value in use is determined based on Company's assessment of impairment which involve significant judgements and estimates around revenue growth, cashflow forecasting, appropriate discount rate and other recent financing transactions. Changes in these assumptions could lead to an impact over fair value of investment and impairment provision thereon.
Given the significant management's judgement and estimation involved, and considering the magnitude of the amount involved, we have identified this as a key audit matter.
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Our audit procedures in respect of this area, among others,
included the following:
1) Assessed the Company's accounting policies with respect to impairment of investments in foreign subsidiary are in compliance with the requirements of Ind AS 36 Impairment of Assets.
2) Obtained an understanding of the assumption used by the Management, including design and implementation of controls over the valuation and impairment of investments in foreign subsidiary and also validation of Management review controls;
3) Tested the operating effectiveness of the controls over the valuation and impairment of investments in foreign subsidiary.
4) Obtained and reviewed the valuation report issued by the Company's independent valuation experts, and assessed the expert's competence, capability and objectivity.
5) Verified completeness, arithmetical accuracy and validity of the data like revenue, profit and cash flow projections used in the calculations;
6) Verified the reasonableness of key assumptions like terminal growth rates and the selection of discount rates.
7) Assessed the Company's sensitivity analysis and evaluated whether any reasonably foreseeable change in assumptions could lead to impairment or material change in carrying value of Investment in foreign subsidiary.
8) Assessed the adequacy and appropriateness of the disclosures made in the financial statements as prescribed in Indian Accounting Standards and applicable financial reporting framework.
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Capitalization and impairment of Internally
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Our audit approach includes but are not limited to the following :
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generated Intangible asset under development:
(Refer Note 6 to the Standalone financial Statements)
The Company has capitalised ' 4,049 lakhs of intangibles in the nature of GIS database during the year and has an amount of ' 15,323 lakhs
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a) Assessed the appropriateness of the Company's accounting policies for compliance with IND AS 36 “Impairment of asset” and IND AS 38 “Intangible Asset” and on a sample basis tested available documentation to consider whether the criteria for capitalization and impairment of asset were met.
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under development as at March 31, 2025 for the same.
Intangible asset under development are deemed significant to our audit considering the significance
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b) Performed walkthroughs of Internally generated intangible assets under development process and assessed the design effectiveness and operating effectiveness for key controls.
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of the amount involved. The significant level of Intangible assets under development requires consideration of the determination of the timing of when the asset meets specific capitalisation criteria as per Ind 38 “Intangible Assets”. This
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c) Performed tests of details on a test check basis of capitalisation of project related costs during the year and obtained underlying evidence to verify whether the costs qualify for capitalization as per specific capitalisation criteria as per Ind 38 “Intangible Assets.
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involves Management judgment, such as technical feasibility, intention and ability to complete the intangible asset, ability to use or sell the asset, generation of future economic benefits and the
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d) Evaluated the impairment indicator assessment performed by the Group considering quantitative and qualitative factors.
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ability to measure the costs reliably. In addition, determining whether there are any indication of impairment of the carrying value of assets, that requires Management judgment and assumptions, which are affected by future market, technological and economic developments. Accordingly, we have determined this to be a Key Audit Matter.
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e) We Assessed the adequacy and appropriateness of the disclosures made by the Company in accordance with Ind AS 36 and 38 in the accompanying financial statements.
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Information Other than the Standalone Financial Statements and Auditor's Report Thereon
The Company's Board of Directors is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Company's annual report but does not include the standalone financial statements and our auditor's report thereon.
Our opinion on the standalone financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the standalone financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the standalone financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
When we read the Annual Report, if we conclude that there is a material misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter to those charged with governance under SA 720 'The Auditor's responsibilities Relating to Other Information' and take necessary actions under the relevant laws and regulations.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Standalone Financial Statements
The Company's Board of Directors is responsible for the matters stated in section 134(5) of the Act with respect to the preparation of these standalone financial statements
that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance, changes in equity and cash flows of the Company in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, including the Accounting Standards specified under section 133 of the Act. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding of the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the standalone financial statement that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the standalone financial statements, the Management and Board of Directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
The Board of Directors are also responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting process.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the standalone financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these standalone financial statements.
We give in “Annexure A” a detailed description of Auditor's responsibilities for Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1. As required by the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2020 (“the Order”), issued by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (11) of section 143 of the Act, we give in “Annexure B” a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order, to the extent applicable.
2. As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, we report that:
(a) We have sought and obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purposes of our audit.
(b) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it appears from our examination of those books.
(c) The Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit and Loss including other comprehensive income, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the Statement of Cash Flow dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of account.
(d) In our opinion, the aforesaid standalone financial statements comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Act.
(e) On the basis of the written representations received from the directors as on March 31, 2025 taken on record by the Board of Directors, none of the directors are disqualified as on March 31, 2025 from being appointed as a director in terms of Section 164 (2) of the Act.
(f) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls with reference to standalone financial statements of the Company and the operating effectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate Report in “Annexure C”.
(g) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor's Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us:
i. The Company has disclosed the impact of pending litigations on its financial position in its standalone financial statements - Refer Note 32 to the standalone financial statements;
ii. The Company did not have any long-term contracts including derivative contracts for which there were any material foreseeable losses.
iii. There has been no delay in transferring amounts, required to be transferred, to the Investor Education and Protection Fund by the Company.
iv. 1. The Management has represented that,
to the best of its knowledge and belief, no funds have been advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or kind of funds) by the Company to or in any other person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (“Intermediaries”), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Intermediary shall, 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 provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
2. The Management has represented, that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, no funds have been received by the Company from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Funding Parties), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, as on the date of this audit report, that the Company shall, 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 provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
3. Based on the audit procedures performed that have been considered reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances, and according to the information and explanations provided to us by the Management in this regard nothing has
come to our notice that has caused us to believe that the representations under sub-clause (i) and (ii) of Rule 11(e) as provided under (1) and (2) above, contain any material mis-statement.
v. The Company has neither declared nor paid any dividend during the year.
vi. Based on our examination, which included test checks, the Company has used an accounting software for maintaining its books of account during the year ended March 31, 2025, which has a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility and the same has operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in the software.
Further, during the course of our audit, we did not come across any instance of audit trail feature being tampered with. Additionally, the audit trail of prior year has been preserved by
the Company as per the statutory requirements for record retention.
3. In our opinion, according to information, explanations given to us, the remuneration paid by the Company to its directors is within the limits laid prescribed under Section 197 read with Schedule V of the Act and the rules thereunder.
For M S K A & Associates
Chartered Accountants
ICAI Firm Registration No. 105047W
Amrish Vaidya
Partner
Membership No. 101739
UDIN: 25101739BMIKGV8737
Place: Mumbai
Date: May 30, 2025
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