3.15 Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. When a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows (when the effect of the time value of money is material).
Warranties
The estimated liability for product warranties is recorded when products are sold. These estimates are established using historical information on the nature, frequency and average cost of warranty claims and management estimates regarding possible future incidence based on corrective actions on product failures. The timing of outflows will vary as and when warranty claim will arise.
The initial estimate of warranty-related costs is revised annually.
Onerous contracts
An onerous contract is a contract under which the unavoidable costs (i.e., the costs that the Company cannot avoid because it has the contract) of meeting the obligations under the contract exceed the economic benefits expected to be received under it. The unavoidable costs under a contract reflect the least net cost of exiting from the contract, which is the lower of the cost of fulfilling it and any compensation or penalties arising from failure to fulfil it. The cost of fulfilling a contract comprises the costs that relate directly to the contract (i.e., both incremental costs and an allocation of costs directly related to contract activities). If the Company has a contract that is onerous, the present obligation under the contract is recognised and measured as a provision.
Contingent liabilities
A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not, require an outflow of resources. When the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.
Provisions, contingent liabilities are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.
3.16 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.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, and subsequently measured at amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI), and fair value through profit or loss except Trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component or for which the Company has applied the practical expedient are measured at the transaction price determined under Ind AS 115. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
3.17 Financial assets
All recognised financial assets are subsequently measured in their entirety at either amortised cost or fair value through profit and loss or fair value through other comprehensive income, depending on the classification of the financial assets.
Classification and Measurement of financial assets
Debt instruments that meet the following conditions are subsequently measured at amortised cost (except for debt instruments that are designated at fair value through profit or loss on initial recognition):
• the asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows; and
• the contractual terms of the instrument give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
Debt instruments that meet the following conditions are subsequently measured at fair value through other comprehensive income ("FVTOCI") (except for debt instruments that are designated at fair value through profit or loss on initial recognition):
• the asset is held within a business model whose objective is achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets; and
• the contractual terms of the instrument give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
Interest income and impairment losses or reversals are recognised in the profit or loss and computed in the same manner as for financial assets measured at amortised cost. The remaining fair value changes are recognised in OCI. Upon de-recognition, the cumulative fair value changes recognised in OCI is reclassified from the equity to profit or loss.
All other financial assets are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss.
Effective interest method
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees and points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the debt instrument, or, where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.
Income is recognised on an effective interest basis for debt instruments other than those financial assets classified at FVTPL. Interest income is recognised in profit or loss and is included in the "Other income" line item.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
Investments in equity instruments are classified at FVTPL, unless the Company irrevocably elects on initial recognition to present subsequent changes in fair value in other comprehensive income for investments in equity instruments which are not held for trading.
Debt instruments that do not meet the amortised cost criteria or FVTOCI criteria are measured at
FVTPL. In addition, debt instruments that meet the amortised cost criteria or the FVTOCI criteria but are designated at FVTPL are measured at FVTPL.
A financial asset that meets the amortised cost criteria or debt instruments that meet the FVTOCI criteria may be designated at FVTPL upon initial recognition if such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would arise from measuring assets or liabilities or recognising the gains and losses on them on different bases.
Financial assets at FVTPL are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period, with any gains or losses arising on re-measurement recognised in profit or loss. The net gain or loss recognised in profit or loss incorporates any dividend or interest earned on the financial asset and is included in the 'Other income' line item. Dividend on financial assets at FVTPL is recognised when the Company's right to receive the dividends is established, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the dividend will flow to the entity, the dividend does not represent a recovery of part of cost of the investment and the amount of dividend can be measured reliably.
Financial assets designated at fair value through OCI (equity instruments)
Upon initial recognition, the Company can elect to classify irrevocably its equity investments as equity instruments designated at fair value through OCI when they meet the definition of equity under Ind AS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation and are not held for trading. The classification is determined on an instrument-by¬ instrument basis.
Gains and losses on these financial assets are never recycled to profit or loss. Dividends are recognised as other income in the statement of profit and loss when the right of payment has been established, except when the Company benefits from such proceeds as a recovery of part of the cost of the financial asset, in which case, such gains are recorded in OCI. Equity instruments designated at fair value through OCI are not subject to impairment assessment.
Impairment of financial assets
The Company applies the expected credit loss model for recognising impairment loss on financial assets measured at amortised cost, debt instruments at FVTOCI, trade receivables, other contractual rights to receive cash or other financial asset, and financial guarantees not designated at FVTPL.
The Company measures the loss allowance for a financial instrument at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses if the credit risk on that financial instrument has increased significantly since initial recognition.
Further, for the purpose of measuring lifetime expected credit loss allowance for trade receivables, the Company has used a practical expedient as permitted under Ind AS 109. This expected credit loss allowance is computed based on historical credit loss experience and adjustments for forward looking information.
Derecognition of financial assets
The Company de-recognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another party.
3.18 Financial liabilities and equity instruments
Classification as financial liability or equity
Debt and equity instruments issued by Company are classified as either financial liabilities or as equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangements and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument.
Equity instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term.
Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the profit or loss.
Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss are designated as such at the initial date of recognition, and only if the criteria in Ind AS 109 are satisfied. For liabilities designated as FVTPL, fair value gains / losses attributable to changes in own credit risk are recognized in the other comprehensive income. These gains/ loss are not subsequently transferred to P&L. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity. All other changes in fair value of such liability are recognised in the statement of profit or loss.
The carrying amounts of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at amortised cost are determined based on the effective interest method. Interest expense that is not capitalised as part of cost of an asset is included in the 'Finance costs' line item.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments (including all fees and points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial liability.
All financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method or at FVTPL.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
The Company de-recognises financial liabilities when, and only when, the Company's obligations are discharged, cancelled or have expired.
Reclassification of financial assets and liabilities
The Company determines classification of financial assets and liabilities on initial recognition. After initial recognition, no reclassification is made for financial assets which are equity instruments and financial liabilities. For financial assets which are debt instruments, a reclassification is made
only if there is a change in the business model for managing those assets. Changes to the business model are expected to be infrequent.
The Company's senior management determines change in the business model as a result of external or internal changes which are significant to the Company's operations.
3.19 Derivative Instruments
Initial recognition and subsequent measurement
The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward currency contracts to hedge its foreign currency risks. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at fair value. Derivatives are carried as financial assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative. Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to profit or loss, except for the effective portion of cash flow hedges, which is recognised in OCI and later reclassified to profit or loss when the hedge item affects profit or loss or treated as basis adjustment if a hedged forecast transaction subsequently results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or non-financial liability.
3.20 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalent in the balance sheet comprise cash at banks and on hand and short¬ term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less, that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
For the purpose of the standalone statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term deposits, as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts as they are considered an integral part of the Company's cash management.
3.21 Dividend
The Company recognises a liability to make dividend distributions to equity holders of the Company when the distribution is authorised and the distribution is no longer at the discretion of the Company. As per the corporate laws in India a distribution is authorised when it is approved by the shareholders, However, Board of Directors of a Company may declare interim dividend during any financial year out of the surplus in statement of profit and loss and out of the profits of the financial year in which such interim dividend is sought to be declared. A corresponding amount is recognised directly in other equity.
3.22 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit after tax by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.
Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit after tax as adjusted for dividend, interest and other charges to expense or income relating to the dilutive potential equity shares, by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and the weighted average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.
3.23 Investment in subsidiaries and joint ventures
A subsidiary is an entity that is controlled by another entity. An associate is an entity over which the Company has significant influence. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control over those policies.
A joint venture is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the joint venture. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.
The Company's investments in its subsidiaries and joint ventures are accounted at cost less impairment.
Impairment of investments
The Company reviews its carrying value of investments carried at cost annually, or more frequently when there is indication for impairment. If the recoverable amount is less than its carrying
amount, the impairment loss is recorded in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
When an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the Investment is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the cost of the Investment. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in Statement of Profit or Loss.
3.24 Events after the reporting period
If the Company receives information after the reporting period, but prior to the date of approved for issue, about conditions that existed at the end of the reporting period, it will assess whether the information affects the amounts that it recognises in its standalone financial statements. The Company will adjust the amounts recognised in its financial statements to reflect any adjusting events after the reporting period and update the disclosures that relate to those conditions in light of the new information. For non-adjusting events after the reporting period, the Company will not change the amounts recognised in its standalone financial statements, but will disclose the nature of the non-adjusting event and an estimate of its financial effect, or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made, if applicable.
3.25 New and amended standards
The Company applied for the first-time certain standards and amendments, which are effective for annual periods beginning on or after April 1, 2025. The Company has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.
(i) Amendments to Ind AS 21 - Lack of exchangeability
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notified the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2025, which amend Ind AS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates to specify how an entity should assess whether a currency is exchangeable and how it should determine a spot exchange rate when exchangeability is lacking. The amendments also require disclosure of information that enables users
of its financial statements to understand how the currency not being exchangeable into the other currency affects, or is expected to affect, the entity's financial performance, financial position and cash flows. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after April 1, 2025. When applying the amendments, an entity cannot restate comparative information. The amendments do not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
(ii) Amendments to Ind AS 1 - Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current and Non-current Liabilities with Covenants
In August 2025, the MCA notified amendments to paragraphs 69 to 76 of Ind AS 1 to specify the requirements for classifying liabilities as current or non¬ current. The amendments clarify:
• What is meant by a right to defer settlement
• That a right to defer must exist at the end of the reporting period
• That classification is unaffected by the likelihood that an entity will exercise its deferral right
• That only if an embedded derivative in a convertible liability is itself an equity instrument would the terms of a liability not impact its classification
In addition, a requirement has been introduced to require disclosure when a liability arising from a loan agreement is classified as non-current and the entity's right to defer settlement is contingent on compliance with future covenants within twelve months.
If there is a breach of a material covenant of a long term loan arrangement on or before the end of the reporting period, resulting in the liability becoming payable on demand as at the reporting date, and the lender agrees—after the reporting period but before the financial statements are approved
for issue—not to demand repayment for at least 12 months as a consequence of the breach, this shall be treated as an adjusting event. Accordingly, the entity is not required to classify the liability as current.
The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after April 1, 2025 retrospectively in accordance with Ind AS 8.
(iii) Amendments to Ind AS 7 and Ind AS 107 - Supplier Finance Arrangements
In August 2025, the MCA notified amendments to Ind AS 7 Statement of Cash Flows and Ind AS 107 Financial Instruments: Disclosures to clarify the characteristics of supplier finance arrangements and require additional disclosure of such arrangements. The disclosure requirements in the amendments are intended to assist users of financial statements in understanding the effects of supplier finance arrangements on an entity's liabilities, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk.
The amendments do not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements since the Company has not entered into any supplier finance arrangements.
(iv) International Tax Reform—Pillar Two Model Rules - Amendments to Ind AS 12
In August 2025, the MCA notified amendments to Ind AS 12 Income Taxes in response to the OECD's BEPS Pillar Two rules and include:
• A mandatory temporary exception to the recognition and disclosure of deferred taxes arising from the jurisdictional implementation of the Pillar Two model rules; and
• Disclosure requirements for affected entities to help users of the financial statements better understand an entity's exposure to Pillar Two income taxes arising from that legislation, particularly before its effective date.
The mandatory temporary exception - the use of which is required to be disclosed - applies immediately. The remaining disclosure requirements apply for annual reporting periods beginning on or after April 1, 2025, but not for any interim periods ending on or before March 31, 2026.
The amendments had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements as the Company is not in scope of the Pillar Two model rules.
There are no unbilled receivables, hence the same is not disclosed in the ageing schedule
Trade receivables are non-interest bearing. No trade receivables, loans and advances or other receivables are due from directors or other officers of the company either severally or jointly with any other person. Nor any trade or other receivable are due from firms or private companies respectively in which any director is a partner, a director or a member.
All domestic sales are on advance payment basis, except for sale to certain distributors, institutional sales and Canteen stores Department which carries credit period of a maximum of 60 days.
Export sales carry credit period of 0 to 270 days, depending on the contractual terms with respective customers.
For terms and condition for related party sales refer note 46.
Provision for warranty claims represents the present value of the management's best estimate of the future economic costs that will be required under the Company's obligations for warranties. The estimate has been made on the basis of historical warranty trends and may vary as a result of new materials, altered manufacturing processes or other events affecting product quality.
Provision for onerous contract represents management's best estimate of the costs that will be required under the Company's obligations towards coupon based service contracts. This provision represents unavoidable costs under coupon based service contracts reflect the net cost of fulfilling the contract, which is the higher than the compensation arising from its fulfilment. The estimate has been made on the basis of expected costs required to be incurred for fulfilment of a contract.
(i) The deferred revenue arises as a result of:
a) The benefit (Research and Development Expenditure Credit, supports entities that work on innovative projects in science and technology) received/receivable towards intangible assets by the United Kingdom (UK) Branch of the Company from the Government of UK - Department for Business Innovation & Skills and Department for His Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) of ' 111.28 crores as at March 31, 2026 (March 31, 2025: ' 71.03 crores)
b) Represents Government assistance in the form of the duty benefit availed under Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme on purchase of property, plant and equipments of ' 38.04 crores as at March 31, 2026 (March 31, 2025: ' 38.65 crores) and the benefit of below-market rate of interest (at 0.1% per annum) arising on account of soft-loan from SIPCOT accounted for as Government grant of ' 49.94 crores as at March 31, 2026 (March 31, 2025: ' 54.00 crores)
These grants will be recognized in statement of profit and loss on a systematic basis over the useful life of the related property, plant and equipment / intangible assets.
Revenue from sale of goods
The performance obligation for the sale of goods is satisfied at the point in time when control of the goods is transferred to the customer.
• Domestic sales are recognised at the time of dispatch from the point of sale;
• Export sales are recognised on the date when shipped on board or delivery of goods at the destination agreed as per the respective terms of sale and are initially recorded at the relevant exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction.
The Company offers specific credit period to certain customers and payment for the sale is made as per the credit terms in the agreements with the customers.
Pursuant to application of practical expedient under IND AS 115, no additional disclosure is provided in respect of remaining unsatisfied performance obligations.
Revenue from sale of service type warranties
The performance obligation for the service type warranty is satisfied over the warranty contract based on time elapsed and payment is fully on advance basis.
Persuant to application of practical expendient under INDAS 115, no additional disclosure is provided in respect of remaining unsatisfied performance obligations.
On November 21, 2025, the Government of India notified four Labour Codes, consolidating 29 existing labour laws. Subsequently, the Ministry of Labour & Employment issued draft Rules and FAQs to facilitate assessment of the financial implications arising from changes in the regulatory framework. Based on an assessment of the impact of these Codes, the Company has provided for an amount of ' 55.45 crores, as an exceptional item of a non recurring nature for the year ended March 31, 2026. This assessment and the above provision in the accounts are based on information currently available & the FAQs on key accounting implications arising from the Labour Codes issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Subsequent to the year-end, the Central Government has notified the Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026, however, the corresponding State Rules and certain other operational clarifications under the New Labour Codes are yet to be notified. The Company continues to monitor the notification of the remaining State Rules and clarifications, the impact, if any, of these will be accounted in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
39. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENT AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY
In the application of the Company accounting policies, which are described in note 3, the management of the Company are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
The following are the areas of estimation uncertainty and critical judgements that the management has made in the process of applying the Company's accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements:-
Recoverability of intangible assets and intangible assets under development
The Company has various internally generated intangible assets either capitalised or under development. Initial recognition of the expenditure under these assets are based on assessing each asset in relation to the specific recognition criteria to be met for capitalisation, for e.g. technological and economic feasibility and the ability of the asset to generate economic benefits in the future. In addition, the management also assesses any indicators of impairment of the carrying value of the assets. This requires the management's judgement and assumptions, which are affected by future market or economic developments. The management has analysed the recognition criteria and future market conditions and is confident that these assets do not require any adjustments to their carrying value at the year end. (Refer note 3.12 and 7)
Useful lives of depreciable assets
Management reviews the useful lives of depreciable assets at each reporting date. As at March 31, 2026 management assessed that the useful lives represent the expected utility of the assets to the Company. Further, there is no significant change in the useful lives as compared to previous year. (Refer note 3.11, 3.12, 4 and 6)
Share-based payments
Estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determination of the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determination of the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life of the share option, volatility and dividend yield and making assumptions about them. The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions are disclosed in Note 3.9 and 49.
Impairment of non-financial assets
Impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. The fair value less costs of disposal calculation is based on available data from binding sales transactions, conducted at arm's length, for similar assets or observable market prices less incremental costs for disposing of the asset. The value in use calculation is based on a discounted cash flow model.
(Refer note 3.13)
Equity investments designated at FVTOCI
Equity instruments designated at fair value through OCI include investments in equity shares of Stark Future S.L., for a non-controlling interests of 9.99% (undiluted basis) as at March 31, 2026 (March 31, 2025: 10.88% (undiluted basis)). This investment was irrevocably designated at initial recognition as fair value through OCI considering it to be strategic in nature. (Refer note 3.17 and 10)
During the year ended March 31, 2026, the Company has recognized changes in fair value, including foreign exchange gains / (losses) on reinstatement, in respect of its investment in equity instruments carried at Fair value through Other comprehensive income.
40. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS:
Research and development costs incurred during the year ended March 31, 2026 that are capitalized, aggregates to ' 567.95 crores (March 31, 2025: ' 463.08 crores). Research and development costs that are not eligible for capitalization have been expensed during the year ended March 31, 2026 of ' 186.74 crores (March 31, 2025: ' 149.64 crores), and they are recognized in other expenses.
All the above matters other than guarantee given by the Company are subject to legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. The legal proceeding when ultimately concluded will not, in the opinion of management, have a material effect on the result of operations or the financial position of the Company.
*These are consumer related cases, based on management's evaluation and advised by the Company's legal counsels that those are only possible, but not probable, that the action will succeed. Accordingly, no provision for any liability has been made in these financial statements.
The most recent actuarial valuation of the plan assets and the present value of the defined benefit obligation were carried out as at March 31, 2026 by Mr. K.K.Dharni (FIAI M.No. 00051), Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India. The present value of the defined benefit obligation, and the related current service cost, were measured using the projected unit credit method.
Gratuity :
The gratuity plan is governed by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 or the Code of Social Security, 2020. Under the act, employee who has completed five years of service is entitled to specific benefit. The level of benefits provided depends on the member's length of service and salary at retirement age. The fund has the form of a trust and it is governed by the Board of Trustees.
Each year, the Board of Trustees reviews the level of funding in the gratuity plan. Such a review includes the asset-liability matching strategy and investment risk management policy. This includes employing the use of annuities and longevity swaps to manage the risks. Generally, it aims to have a portfolio mix of equity instruments, and debt instruments. Generally, equity instruments should not exceed 15% of total portfolio. The Board of Trustees aim to keep annual contributions relatively stable at a level such that no plan deficits (based on valuation performed) will arise.
As the plan assets include significant investments in quoted equity shares of entities, the Company is also exposed to equity market risk to the extent of the proportionate investment made.
The fair values of the above instruments are determined based on quoted market prices in active market. The actual return on plan assets was ' 10.30 crores for the year ended March 31, 2026.
Significant actuarial assumptions for the determination of the defined obligation are discount rate, expected salary increase and mortality. The sensitivity analysis below have been determined based on reasonable possible changes of the respective assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period, while holding all other assumptions constant.
Gratuity funded
• If the discount rate is 50 basis points higher (lower), the defined benefit obligation would decrease by ' 8.17 crores (increase by ' 8.79 crores) [as at March 31, 2025: Decrease by ' 5.80 crores (increase by ' 6.31 crores)].
• If the expected salary growth increases (decreases) by 50 basis points, the defined benefit obligation would increase by ' 4.69 crores (decrease by ' 4.73 crores) [as at March 31, 2025: Increase by ' 5.97 crores (decrease by ' 5.57 crores)].
Gratuity unfunded
• If the discount rate is 50 basis points higher (lower), the defined benefit obligation would decrease by ' 0.88 crores (increase by ' 0.96 crores) [as at March 31, 2025: decrease by ' 0.82 crores (increase by ' 0.90 crores)].
• If the expected salary growth increases (decreases) by 50 basis points, the defined benefit obligation would increase by ' 0.78 crores (decrease by ' 0.75 crores) [as at March 31, 2025: increase by ' 0.74 crores (decrease by ' 0.71 crores)].
Sensitivities due to change in mortality rate and change in withdrawal rate are not material and hence impact of such change is not calculated.
Sensitivity Analysis
The sensitivity analysis presented above may not be representative of the actual change in the defined benefit obligation as it is unlikely that the change in assumptions would occur in isolation of one another as some of the assumptions may be correlated.
Furthermore, in presenting the above sensitivity analysis, the present value of the defined benefit obligation has been calculated using the projected unit credit method at the end of reporting period, which is same as that applied in calculating the defined benefit obligation liability recognized in the balance sheet.
The changes to principal assumptions on future salary increase and rate of withdrawal have been made to reflect the Company's trend of actual average salary increase and average attrition rates over the past years.
Provident fund :
The Company operates a scheme of provident fund for eligible employees, which is a defined benefit plan. Both the employee and the Company make monthly contributions to the provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. The Company contributes a part of the contributions to the "Eicher Executive Provident Fund Trust". The rate at which the annual interest is payable to the beneficiaries by the trust is being administered by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rate.
Significant actuarial assumptions for the determination of the defined obligation are discount rate, expected salary increase and mortality. The sensitivity analysis below have been determined based on reasonable possible changes of the respective assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period, while holding all other assumptions constant.
- If the discount rate is 50 basis points higher (lower), the defined benefit obligation would decrease by ' 0.05 crores (increase by ' 0.05 crores)
Sensitivities due to change in mortality rate and change in withdrawal rate are not material and hence impact of such change is not calculated.
45. SEGMENT REPORTING DISCLOSURE
The Company primarily operates in the automotive segment. The automotive segment includes all activities related to development, design, manufacture, assembly and sale of two-wheelers as well as sale of related parts and accessories.
As defined in Ind AS 108, the chief operating decision maker (CODM), evaluates the Company's performance, allocate resources based on the analysis of the various performance indicator of the Company as a single unit. Therefore, there is no reportable segment for the Company as per the requirement of Ind AS 108 "Operating Segments".
a) Domestic segment includes sales and services to customers located in India.
b) Overseas segment includes sales and services rendered to customers located outside India.
c) Non-current segment assets represents total non current assets excluding non current financial assets.
d) The accounting policies adopted for segment reporting are in conformity with the accounting policies adopted for the Company. Revenue have been identified to segments on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment.
Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties
All transactions from related parties are in the normal course of business and in terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's length transactions. Outstanding balances at the year-end are unsecured and interest free and settlement occurs in cash.
For the year ended March 31, 2026, the Company has not recorded any impairment of receivables relating to amounts owed by related parties (March 31, 2025 : ' Nil). This assessment is undertaken each financial year through examining the financial position of the related party and the market in which the related party operates.
The Company generally provides a credit period of 30 days to 270 days with respect to receivables from RET, RENA, RE Brasil, REUK and REEU.
Guarantees provided to the subsidiaries are in accordance with the section 186 (4) of the Companies Act, 2013.
# Expenses reimbursed/reimbursable by the Company includes mark-up, as applicable.
The Company has a credit period of 45 days with respect to payables to VE Commercial Vehicles Limited.
Brand fees payable to Eicher Goodearth India Private Limited upon approval by Shareholders at its Annual General Meeting. Rent payable to Eicher Goodearth India Private Limited on due basis.
The Company has a credit period of 0 to 90 days with respect to payables to related parties.
47. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
47.1 Capital Management
The Company manages its capital to ensure that the Company will be able to continue as going concern while maximizing the return to stakeholders through efficient allocation of capital towards expansion of business, optimization of working capital requirements and deployment of surplus funds into various investment options. The Company uses the operational cash flows and equity to meet its capital requirements.
The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.
The management of the Company reviews the capital structure of the Company on regular basis. As part of this review, the management of the Company considers risks associated with the movement in the working capital.
No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes for managing capital during the year ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025.
47.3 Fair value measurements
The Company uses the following hierarchy for determining and/or disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by valuation techniques:
The following is the basis of categorizing the financial instruments measured at fair value into Level 1 to Level 3 :-
Level 1: This level includes financial assets that are measured by reference to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: This level includes financial assets and liabilities, measured using inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e., as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from prices).
Level 3: This level includes financial assets and liabilities measured using inputs that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). Fair values are determined in whole or in part, using a valuation model based on assumptions that are neither supported by prices from observable current market transactions in the same instrument nor are they based on available market data.
* represents the investments in equity of Flamesun Solar Private Limited. As per the share purchase agreement between the Company and these parties, in case of termination or as the case may be, the Company shall transfer the equity shares to the person nominated by each party (Nominated person) as may be prescribed and consideration to receive in this regard shall be the same amount as paid by the Company towards purchase of these equity investments (cost of purchase).
# represents equity instruments designated at fair value through OCI include investments in equity shares of Stark Future S.L.,. for a non¬ controlling interests of 9.99% (undiluted basis) as at March 31, 2026 (March 31, 2025: 10.88% (undiluted basis)). This investment was irrevocably designated at initial recognition as fair value through OCI considering it to be strategic in nature.
The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities are included at the amount that would be received to sell an asset and paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values:
• Investments traded in active markets are determined by reference to quotes from the financial institutions; for example: Net asset value (NAV) for investments in mutual funds declared by mutual fund house.
• The fair value of bonds is based on quoted prices and market observable inputs.
• Trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, other bank balances, loans, other current financial assets, current borrowings, trade payables and other current financial liabilities: Approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
• Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments. However, there are inherent limitations in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates presented above are not necessarily indicative of all the amounts that the Company could have realized or paid in sale transactions as of respective dates. As such, the fair value of the financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different from the amounts reported at each year end.
• There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 during the year and the previous year.
48. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The Company's management monitors and manages the financial risks relating to the operations of the Company. These risks include market risk (including currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk.
The management reviews cash resources, implements strategies for foreign currency exposures and ensuring market risk limit and policies.
The Company does not enter into or trade financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk of any loss in future earnings, in realizable fair values or in future cash flows that may result from a change in the price of a financial instrument. The Company's activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates risk/ liquidity risk which impact returns on investments. Market risk exposures are measured using sensitivity analysis.
Foreign currency risk management
The Company undertakes transactions denominated in foreign currencies; consequently, exposures to exchange rate fluctuations arise. The carrying amounts of the Company's foreign currency denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities at the end of the reporting period are as follows:
Foreign currency sensitivity
The company uses the sensitivity rate of 5% when reporting foreign currency risk internally to key management personnel and represents management's assessment of the reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rates. The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items and adjusts their translation at the period end for a 5% change in foreign currency rates. In the opinion of the management, the sensitivity of increase or decrease of ' 61.93 crores (March 31, 2025: ' 47.17 crores) against the relevant foreign currencies is not material to the financial statements.
Equity price risk
The Company's listed and non-listed equity securities are susceptible to market price risk arising from uncertainties about future values of the investment securities. The Company manages the equity price risk through diversification and by placing limits on individual and total equity instruments. Reports on the equity portfolio are submitted to the Company's senior management on a regular basis.
Credit risk management
Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Company.
Financial instruments that are subject to concentrations of credit risk, principally consist of balance with banks, investments in debt instruments/ bonds, trade receivables, loans and advances. None of the financial instruments of the Company result in material concentrations of credit risks.
Balances with banks were not past due or impaired as at the year end. In other financial assets that are not past dues and not impaired, there were no indication of default in repayment as at the year end.
The Company has used a practical expedient by computing the expected loss allowance for financial assets based on historical credit loss experience and adjustments for forward looking information.
Other price risks
The Company has deployed its surplus funds into various financial instruments including units of mutual funds, bonds, etc. The Company is exposed to NAV (net asset value) price risks arising from investments in these funds. The value of these investments is impacted by movements in interest rates, liquidity and credit quality of underlying securities.
NAV price sensitivity analysis
The sensitivity analysis below have been determined based on the exposure to NAV price risks at the end of the reporting period. If NAV prices had been 1% higher/lower, the profit for the year ended March 31, 2026 would increase/decrease by ' 120.23 crores (for the year ended March 31, 2025: increase/decrease by ' 112.41 crores).
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rate. Since the Company's borrowings which are affected by interest rate fluctuation is very insignificant to the size and operations of the Company, therefore, a change in interest rate risk does not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements in relation to fair value of financial instruments.
Liquidity risk
The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilities and reserve borrowing facilities, by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows, and by matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.
Maturity profile of financial liabilities:
The table below provides details regarding the remaining contractual maturities of financial liabilities at the reporting date.
49. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
Employee Stock Option Plan, 2006 of the Company
Pursuant to the approval accorded by shareholders at their Annual General Meeting held on July 5th 2006, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company formulated Employee Stock Option Plan 2006' ("ESOP, 2006") of the Company.
ESOP, 2006 is applicable to all permanent and full-time employees (as defined in the Plan), excluding employee who is a Promoter or belonging to Promoter Group of the Company and other exclusions as per SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014, as amended from time to time ("SEBI Regulations"). The eligibility of employees to receive grants under the Plan is decided by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, from time to time at its sole discretion.
Vesting of the options shall take place in the manner as may be determined by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee at the time of grant, provided, the vesting period shall not be less than 1 year from the date of grant or such other period as may be prescribed, from time to time, under the aforesaid SEBI Regulations.
Vesting of options shall be subject to the conditions that the Grantee shall be in continuous employment with the Company (or its subsidiary company, as the case may be) and subject to such other conditions and exceptions as provided under Company's ESOP, 2006.
The Exercise Price of each grant is determined by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee at the time of grant, provided that the Exercise Price shall not be less than the closing market price of the shares of the Company on NSE/BSE on the day preceding the date of grant of Options.
The options vested can be exercised at any time until completion of seven years from the date of vesting. Any options remaining not exercised at the end of the exercise period shall lapse. At the time of exercise, the participant may pay the exercise price in the form as approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee in accordance with the terms of the ESOP, 2006.
Each stock option, when exercised, is convertible into one equity share of the Company. No amount is payable by the option grantee on grant of option. The options carry neither rights to dividends nor voting rights until they are exercised & converted into shares.
Details of the Employee Stock Option Plan, 2006 of the Company
The following share-based payment arrangements were in existence during the current year and previous year :
Fair value of share options granted in the year
The weighted average fair value of the share options granted during the financial year is ' Nil (March 31, 2025 : ' 2,223.10). Options were priced using Black Scholes options pricing model. Where relevant, the expected life used in the model has been adjusted based on management's best estimate for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions (including the probability of meeting market conditions attached to the option), and behavioural considerations. Expected Volatility was determined by taking the daily volatility of the share price on NSE, over a period prior to the date of grant, corresponding to the expected life of the options for each vesting.
Restricted Stock Units Plan, 2019 ("RSU 2019")
Pursuant to approval accorded by shareholders at their Annual General Meeting held on August 1, 2019, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company formulated 'Eicher Motors Limited - Restricted Stock Units Plan 2019' ("RSU Plan 2019") for grant of Restricted Stock Units ("RSU"), in accordance with SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014, as amended from time to time ("SEBI Regulations").
RSU Plan 2019 is applicable to (i) a permanent employee of the Company working in India or outside India; or (ii) a Director of the Company, whether whole-time or not; and (iii) an employee, as defined in (i) or (ii) of this Para, of a Subsidiary Company (including joint venture), in India or outside India, excluding such category of persons as defined under RSU Plan 2019 of the Company and/or SEBI Regulations. The eligibility of employees or eligibility criteria to receive grants under RSU Plan 2019 is decided by Nomination and Remuneration Committee, from time to time.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall specify the vesting criteria based on continued employment with the Company (or its subsidiary / joint venture, as the case may be) and/or certain performance criteria to be fulfilled for vesting of RSU and/or any other criteria as it may deems fit and subject to such other conditions and exceptions as provided under RSU Plan, 2019.
Vesting of RSU shall take place in the manner as may be determined by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee at the time of grant, provided that the vesting shall not take place earlier than minimum vesting period of one year but not later than maximum vesting period of seven years from the date of grant of such RSU.
Exercise Price of each grant shall be the face value of the share as on date of exercise of RSU. The exercise period of a vested RSU shall be a maximum of seven years from the date of vesting of RSU, or such other shorter period as may be prescribed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee at time of Grant and as set out in the letter of Grant, subject to such other conditions and exceptions as provided under Company's RSU Plan, 2019. Any RSU remaining not exercised at the end of the exercise period shall lapse. At the time of exercise, the participant may pay the exercise price in a form as approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee in accordance with the terms of the RSU Plan, 2019.
Each RSU, when exercised, is convertible into one equity share of the Company. No amount is payable by the RSU grantee on grant of RSU. RSU carry neither rights to dividends nor voting rights until they are exercised & converted into shares.
Detail of Restricted Stock Units Plan, 2019 ("RSU 2019")
The following share-based payment arrangements were in existence during the current year and previous year:
Fair value of stock units granted in the year
The weighted average fair value of the stock units granted during the financial year is ' 5,418.82 (March 31, 2025 :
' 4,547.34). Options were priced using Black Scholes options pricing model. Where relevant, the expected life used in the model has been adjusted based on management's best estimate for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions (including the probability of meeting market conditions attached to the option), and behavioral considerations. Expected Volatility was determined by taking the daily volatility of the share price on NSE, over a period prior to the date of grant, corresponding to the expected life of the options for each vesting.
50. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for (net of capital advances)
' 563.56 crores (March 31, 2025 : ' 293.75 crores).
The Company has other commitments, for purchase/sales orders which are issued after considering requirements per operating cycle for purchase /sale of goods and services, employee's benefits including union agreement in normal course of business. The Company does not have any long term commitments or material non-cancellable contractual commitments/contracts, which might have material impact on the financial statements.
CSR activities undertaken directly or through Eicher Group Foundation (EGF), Licence under Section 8(1) of the Companies Act 2013 (refer note 46). About 75 years ago, the Himalayas became Royal Enfield's spiritual home. Royal Enfield Social Mission is catalysing an ecosystem of collective action to meet its long term vision of partnering 100 Himalayan communities by 2030 towards building climate resilience.
At the intersection of Culture, Conservation & Materiality, the Royal Enfield Social Mission projects and initiatives include 'The Himalayan Knot' - a textile conservation project, bringing together pastoral communities, artisans and designers for wider market access; 'The Himalayan Hub' - a collective learning center for Climate Resilience; a network of community-run 'Green Pit Stops', embodying responsible travel; 'The Great Himalayan Exploration' in partnership with UNESCO to document Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH); the Royal Enfield 'Ice Hockey League' promoting rural sports and winter tourism; conserving biodiversity and wildlife through the Keystone Species project; and 'Helmets for India' - a road safety initiative.
Through the Social Mission, Royal Enfield is also encouraging and inspiring one million riders to explore sustainably and 'Leave every place better'.
In addition to the Social Mission, Royal Enfield also works with local communities near its manufacturing plants in Tamil Nadu, focusing on areas such as education, livelihood, sanitation, healthcare etc. Two multi-decade partnerships with Bodh Shiksha Samiti in Rajasthan and Dr. Shroff Charity Eye Hospital in Delhi continue to be supported as legacy projects.
The Company's projects are long term and money is spent depending upon the requirement of the projects. During the financial year 2025-26, ' 46.61 crores (March 31, 2025: 50.25 crores) was spent as per the requirements of CSR projects (including administrative expenses) and the unspent amount of ' 36.57 crores (March 31, 2025: 16.43 crores) is transferred to unspent CSR account pursuant to the CSR Rules subsequent to the year-end.
52. IND AS 116 LEASES
As a lessee
The Company has lease contracts for various buildings used in its operations. Leases of buildings generally have lease terms between 2 and 20 years. The Company's obligations under its leases are secured by the lessor's title to the leased assets.
There are several lease contracts that include extension and termination options which are further disclosed below.
The Company also has certain leases of buildings with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases with low value. The Company applies the 'short-term lease' and 'lease of low-value assets' recognition exemptions for these leases respectively.
Lease expenses relating to short term leases aggregated to ' 62.72 crores during the year ended March 31, 2026 (' 56.95 crores during the year ended March 31, 2025) and had total cash outflows for leases of ' 94.11 crores (' 86.76 crores during the year ended March 31, 2025)
Lease liabilities are recognised at weighted average incremental borrowing rate ranging from 8% to 9.5% per annum.
The Company does not face a significant liquidity risk with regard to its lease liabilities as the current assets are sufficient to meet the obligations related to the lease liabilities as and when they fall due.
53. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
The Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on May 22, 2026, considered and proposed a final dividend post the balance sheet date, aggregating to ' 2,249.38 crores @ ' 82 per share (nominal value of ' 1 per share) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (final dividend paid for previous financial year ended March 31, 2025 was ' 1,919.95 crores @ ' 70 per share of nominal value of ' 1 per share), which is subject to approval by the shareholders at the ensuing annual general meeting.
54. The Board of Directors and shareholders of Eicher Polaris Pvt. Ltd (a joint venture company) ('EPPL') at their respective meetings held on February 18, 2020 approved voluntary liquidation (solvent liquidation) of EPPL and appointed an insolvency professional as the liquidator. The liquidation process is under progress currently.
56. The Company has used accounting software (SAP and other accounting software) for maintaining its books of account which has a feature of recording audit trail facility and the same has operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in the software, except for the audit trail at the SAP database level which was enabled during the audit period and Management is presently evaluating setting up the audit trail feature as necessary in other software (used to maintain records of certain service type warranties) in due course.
Wherever audit trail is enabled, there has not been any instance where audit trail feature has been tampered with.
Additionally, the audit trail in respect of prior year has been preserved by the Company as per the statutory requirements for record retention, to the extent it was enabled and recorded in respect of the financial years ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024.
57. OTHER STATUTORY INFORMATION
(i) The Company has not defaulted on loans payable and has not been declared as wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or other lender.
(ii) The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the Company for holding any Benami property under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 and rules made thereunder.
(iii) The Company has not revalued its Property, Plant & Equipments, Intangible Assets and Right to Use Assets during the year.
(iv) The Company does not have any balances with a company struck off under section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 or section 560 of the Companies Act, 1956 - Refer note 22.
(v) The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with ROC beyond the statutory period.
(vi) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year.
(vii) The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that the Intermediary shall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the company (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries
(viii) The Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Funding Party) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Company shall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(ix) The Company does not have any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961).
(x) The Company has not granted any loans and advances to promoters, directors, KMP's and other related parties (as defined under the Companies Act 2013) during the year.
(xi) The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under clause (87) of section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Restriction on number of Layers) Rules, 2017.
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