2 The fair value of investments in equity shares have increased in the current year, which interalia, includes the impact of favorable outcomes of the ongoing litigations and claims pertaining to Delhi International Airport Limited ('DIAL') and GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited ('GHIAL'). Litigations and claims in respect of DIAL pertain to Monthly Annual Fees and tariff related matters while the litigation and claim in respect of GHIAL pertains to tariff related matters , details of which are described below:
• Ongoing arbitration between DIAL and Airports Authority of India ('AAI') in relation to the payment of Monthly Annual fees ('MAF') for the period till the operations of DIAL reaches pre COVID 19 levels. Basis an independent legal opinion obtained by the management of DIAL, DIAL is entitled to be excused from making payment of MAF under article 11.1.2 of Operation, Management and Development Agreement ('OMDA') to AAI on account of occurrence of Force Majeure Event under Article 16.1 of OMDA, till such time DIAL achieves level of activity prevailing before occurrence of force majeure. Further, the management of DIAL had entered into a settlement agreement with AAI on April 25, 2022, which will govern interim workable arrangement between parties for the payment of MAF. Accordingly, DIAL had started payment of MAF with effect from April 01, 2022, onwards.
On January 06, 2024, the Arbitration Tribunal unanimously pronounced the arbitral award largely in favour of DIAL. As per the award, DIAL has been excused from making payment of Annual Fee to AAI from March 19, 2020 till February 28, 2022. Subsequent to period end, on April 5, 2024, AAI has filed a petition with Hon'ble High Court of Delhi. On May 6, 2024, DIAL has paid the MAF for the month of March 2022 along with interest and AAI has also pre-deposited H 471.04 crore with Hon'ble High Court of Delhi on May 15, 2024. The matter was part heard on May 22, 2024 and is listed for final arguments on July 18, 2024.
• In case of DIAL, AERA has issued tariff order no 57/2020-21 for third control period ("CP3") starting from April 01, 2019 to March 31, 2024 on December 30, 2020 allowing DIAL to continue with Base Airport Charges ("BAC") 10% tariff for the balance period of third control period. DIAL had filed an appeal against some of AERA's decision in third control period order on January 29, 2021 with Telecom Disputes Settlement Appellate Tribunal ("TDSAT"). As per the AERA Order no. 40/2023-24 dated March 15, 2024, the existing tariff as applicable as on March 31, 2024, is extended on interim basis for a further period of six months or till the determination of regular tariffs for the fourth Control Period ("CP4") starting from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2029.
DIAL had also filed appeal against the second control period ("CP2") before the TDSAT. TDSAT at the request of
AERA and concurred by DIAL had agreed and tagged CP2 appeal with CP3 appeal. The arguments are concluded
in matter and DIAL had made written submissions on May 23, 2023. The final order was pronounced on
July 21, 2023. TDSAT in its order has allowed certain claims of DIAL and disallowed certain others.
AERA has filed an appeal before the Hon'ble Supreme Court on October 19, 2023 against the judgement dated July 21, 2023 passed by TDSAT. The matter was last heard on March 11, 2024 and was directed to list on August 6, 2024 for arguments. The management has also obtained legal opinion according to which DIAL's contention as above is appropriate as per terms of Concession agreement and AERA Act, 2008.
• GHIAL had filed an appeal, challenging the disallowance of pre-control period losses and foreign exchange loss
on external commercial borrowings, classification of revenues from ground handling, cargo and fuel farm as
aeronautical revenues and other issues for determination of aeronautical tariff for the First Control Period ("FCP") commencing from April 01, 2011 to March 31, 2016 by Airport Economic Regulatory Authority ('AERA'). Similar appeals are filed with TDSAT for the Second Control period commencing from April 01, 2016 to March 31, 2021 and third control period October 01, 2021 for the TCP commencing from April 01, 2021 to March 31, 2026.
During the current year, TDSAT has pronounced the Judgement and has adjudicated various issues raised by GHIAL including directing AERA to true up the pre-control period losses, to treat CGF as non-aeronautical revenue etc., in favour of GHIAL. However, TDSAT ruled in favor of AERA on certain other issues. GHIAL has filed caveat petition with the Hon'ble Supreme Court to avoid any ex-parte orders in case AERA files an appeal against the TDSAT order. Meanwhile, the management is evaluating TDSAT's order and planning for legal steps regarding the issues not resolved in its favour, all while adhering to the aeronautical tariff set by AERA for the TCP. The management has also obtained legal opinion according to which GHIAL's contention as above is appropriate as per terms of Concession agreement and AERA Act, 2008.
3 During the year ended March 31, 2023 the Company has subscribed to 15,000,000 0.001% unsecured, unrated, unlisted compulsory convertible debentures (CCD's) of face value of H 10 each of GMR Corporate Affairs Limited ('GCAL') amounting to H 15.00 crore.
4 Also refer note 38(b).
5 This includes investment in equity and investment in additional equity on account of financial guarantees.
6 a. During the financial year ended March 31, 2023, erstwhile GAL had entered into a CCD Subscription Agreement (Agreement) dated July 20, 2022 with GMR Goa International Airport Limited (GGIAL) pursuant to which GGIAL had issued and allotted to erstwhile GAL 10,000 Compulsory Convertible Debentures (CCDs) having a face value of H 1,00,000 each, aggregating to H 100 crore and carrying a rate of interest in the range of 5% - 9% from first year to tenth year, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. Subsequently, on March 14, 2023, the parties amended and restated the Agreement whereby the CCDs were altered to Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs). During the year ended March 31, 2024 GGIAL has made prepayment of all the OCD's.
b. During the year ended March 31, 2023, erstwhile GAL has made an investment in 1,00,000 Optionally Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares (OCRPS) of H 10 each in GMR Goa International Airport Limited amounting to H 0.10 crore. Basis the OCRPS Subscription Agreement executed on March 21, 2023 with GMR GOA International Airport Limited. These OCRPS shall carry a non-cumulative preferential dividend at the rate of 0.0001% p.a. with a maximum term of 20 years.
c. During the year ended March 31, 2024, erstwhile GAL has made an investment in 1,00,000 Optionally Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares (OCRPS) of H 10 each in GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited amounting to H 0.10 crore. Basis the OCRPS Subscription Agreement executed on March 07, 2024 with GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited. These OCRPS shall carry a non-cumulative preferential dividend at the rate of 0.0001% p.a. with a maximum term of 20 years.
Each OCRPS shall be converted at face value, (i.e., 1 (One) OCRPS shall be converted into 1 (one) Class A Equity Share of the company subject to fulfilment of certain conditions as specified in the agreement) at the option of OCRPS-holder upon occurrence of any one of the following event: a) upon occurrence of redemption event; or (b) at any time mutually agreed between the parties and NIIF (or its transferee (in terms of the IRA), in writing), whichever is earlier.
7 a) GMR Goa International Airport Limited along with erstwhile GAL and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has executed tripartite agreement for allotment of Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCD) by GMR Goa International Airport Limited to NIIF to the extent of Rs 631.24 crore (having face value of H 1,00,000 per CCD). Each CCD is convertible into 10,000 Equity Shares of GGIAL after the 7 years period and in case of Exit Event of NIIF before the expiry of the term, number of shares may vary basis the terms and conditions as agreed.
Post lock in period of 30 months from Commercial Operation Date (COD), NIIF is provided with Put option by erstwhile GAL with respect to above mentioned CCD's on the 7th year and also erstwhile GAL has call options with respect to above CCD's with agreed IRR between 2.5 - 5 years and 7th year. Accordingly, the above instrument being classified as Equity Instrument, basis the accounting policy of the Company, Rs 165.00 crore is recognized as part of Investment of erstwhile GAL as on date of initial recognition. Further, in terms of IND AS 32, erstwhile GAL has fair valued the put option provided to NIIF and determined the value at Rs 152.90 crore as on March 31, 2024 and recognized the same as Financial Liability.
b) GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited along with erstwhile GAL and NIIF has executed tripartite agreement for allotment of Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCD) by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited to NIIF to the extent of Rs 674.72 crore (having face value of H 10 per CCD). Each CCD is convertible into 1 Equity Shares of GVIAL after the 7 years period and in case of Exit Event of NIIF before the expiry of the term, number of shares may vary basis the terms and conditions as agreed.
Post lock in period of 12 months from Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD), NIIF is provided with Put option by GAL with respect to above mentioned CCD's on the 7th year and also erstwhile GAL has call options with respect to above CCD's with agreed IRR between 2.5 - 5 years and 7th year. Accordingly, the above instrument being classified as Equity Instrument, basis the accounting policy of Company, Rs 114.80 crore is recognized as part of Investment of erstwhile GAL as on date of initial recognition..Further, in terms of IND AS 32, erstwhile GAL has fair valued the put option provided to NIIF and determined the value at Rs 114.80 crore as on March 31, 2024 and recognized the same as Financial Liability.
8 During the year ended March 31, 2024 the Company has acquired additional 10% stake in DAPSL at a consideration of H 16.29 crore.
9 During the year ended March 31, 2024 the Company has acquired additional 11% stake in GHIAL at a consideration of H 831.68 crore.
1 Loans are non-derivative financial instruments which generate a fixed or variable interest income for the Company. The carrying value may be affected by the changes in the credit risk of the counter parties.
2 No loans are due from directors or other officers of the Company either severally or jointly with any other person. Nor any loans are due from firms or private companies respectively in which any director is a partner, a director or a member.
3 All the above loans to related parties have been given for general business purposes and repayment of existing debts. Further loans that fall under the category of 'Loans - Non-Current' are re-payable after more than 1 year.
1 No trade or other receivable 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.
2 Trade receivables are non-interest bearing.
3 Refer note 38(c) for details pertaining to expected credit loss ('ECL').
4 Payment is generally received from customers in due course as per agreed terms of contract with customer which usually ranges from 7-30 days.
c. Terms/rights attached to equity shares
The Company has only one class of equity shares having par value of H 1 per share. Every member holding equity shares therein shall have voting rights in proportion to the member's share of the paid up equity share capital. The Company declares and pays dividend in Indian rupees. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors if any is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting except interim dividend if any.
In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining assets of the Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the equity shareholders.
The total promoters and promoters group shareholding as on March 31, 2024 is 3,565,669,176 shares constituting 59.07% (March 31, 2023: 3,561,169,176 shares constituting 59.00%) of paid up equity share capital of the Company.
g. Aggregate number of shares issued for consideration other than cash during the period of five years immediately preceding the reporting date:
There were no shares issued for consideration other than cash during the period of five years immediately preceding the reporting date.
h. Shares reserved for issue under options
For details of shares reserved for issue on conversion of foreign currency convertible bonds ('FCCBs'), refer note 16(1) and 16(2) related to terms of conversion/ redemption of FCCBs.
i. The Company has neither issued any bonus shares nor has made any buyback of shares during the period of five years immediately preceeding the reporting date.
1. Pursuant to the approval of the Management Committee of the Board of Directors dated March 17, 2023, the Company has issued 6.76% Unlisted Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) of € 33.0817 crore, equivalent to H 2,931.77 crore to Aeroports De Paris S.A. With a maturity period of 10 years and 1 day. The bond shall carry an interest rate of 6.76% p.a on a simple interest basis. Interest will accrue on a yearly basis and first interest installment is payable on date of expiry of five years and from end of sixth year on yearly basis. Also refer note 16(2).
2. FVTOCI reserve
The Company recognises changes in the fair value of investments in equity securities in other comprehensive income. These changes are accumulated within the FVTOCI reserves within equity.
3. General reserve was created persuant to transfer of debenture redemption reserve and equity component of preference share. General reserve is a free reserve available to the Company.
4. Securities premium reserve is used to record the premium on issue of shares. The reserve can be utilised only for limited purposes such as issuance of bonus shares in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
5. On July 02, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company approved an issue and allotment of up to 180,000,000 warrants having an option to apply for and be allotted equivalent number of equity shares of face value of H 1 each on a preferential basis under chapter VII of the SEBI ICDR Regulations and provisions of all other applicable laws and regulations and accordingly the Company received an advance of H 141.75 crore against such share warrants. The shareholders approved the aforesaid issue of warrants through postal ballot on August 12, 2014. Pursuant to the approval of the Management Committee of the Board of Directors dated February 26, 2016 the outstanding warrants have been cancelled as the holders did not exercise the option within the due date of 18 months from the date of allotment, and Rs 141.75 crore received as advance towards such warrants has been forfeited in accordance with the SEBI ICDR Regulations during the year ended March 31, 2016. The said amount was credited to Capital Reserve account during the year ended March 31, 2016.
6. Retained Earnings are the profits of the Company earned till date net of appropriations.
7. FCMTR reserve represents unamortised foreign exchange differences arising on translation of long-term foreign currency monetary items.
8. The Company has issued Optionally Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares (OCRPS) which are convertible into 40 equity shares each subject to conditions specified in Investor Agreement. Also refer note 48.
9. As required by section 45-1C of the RBI Act, 20% of net profit of erstwhile GAL of the relevant year has been transferred to special reserve.
10. For details refer note 48.
1 Pursuant to the approval of the Management Committee of the Board of Directors dated December 10, 2015, the Company has issued 7.50% Unlisted Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds ('KIA FCCBs') of $ 300 million to Kuwait Investment Authority with a maturity period of 60 years. The subscriber can exercise the conversion option on and after 18 months from the closing date upto close of business on maturity date. Interest is payable on annual basis. The KIA FCCBs are convertible at H 18 per share which is subject to adjustment as per the terms of the KIA FCCBs, subject to the regulatory floor price. The exchange rate for conversion of KIA FCCBs is fixed at Rs 66.745/$. Pursuant to composite scheme of arrangement being effective on December 31, 2021, the $ 300 million KIA FCCBs are split into $ 25 million and $ 275 million between GIL and GPUIL respectively basis utilisation and in their respective asset ratio in accordance with Section 2(19AA) of the Income Tax Act in the manner contemplated under the Scheme. In order to maintain the rights of the bondholder intact consequent to split of KIA FCCBs, the conversion price of KIA FCCBs issued by the Company were changed so that Bondholders upon conversion receive the same number of shares as they were entitled at the time of issuance. Hence, conversion of KIA FCCBs of $ 25 million shall account for 1,112,416,667 equity shares of the Company (as per original entitlement). The outstanding amount as at March 31, 2024 is H 204.33 crore (March 31, 2023 : H 201.30 crore). As at March 31, 2024, KIA FCCBs holders have not exercised the conversion option. The Company needs to take necessary steps in case the bondholders direct the Company to list the KIA FCCBs on the Singapore Exchange Trading Limited.
Subsequent to March 31, 2024, the US$ 25 Mn. 7.5% Subordinated Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs), issued by the Company to KIA have been transferred by KIA to two eligible lenders i.e., Synergy Industrials, Metals and Power Holdings Limited ("Synergy") (US$ 14 Mn) and to GRAM Limited ("GRAM") (US$ 11 Mn). The 7.5% US$ 25 Mn FCCBs have been converted dated July 10, 2024 into 111,24,16,666 no. of equity shares of H 1/- each, proportionately to the above mentioned two FCCB holders, as per the agreed terms and basis receipt of a conversion notice from the said FCCB holders. As the FCCB holders are equity investors, and as a part of the overall commercials between the parties, the outstanding interest on the FCCB's of H 95.59 crore was waived. However accounting will be done in subsequent financial year.
2 Pursuant to the approval of the Management Committee of the Board of Directors dated March 17, 2023, the Company has issued 6.76% Unlisted Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds ('ADP FCCBs') of € 330.817 Mn of € 1,000 each, equivalent to H 2,931.77 crore to Aeroports De Paris S.A. with a maturity period of 10 years and 1 day. The subscriber can exercise the conversion option at any time on or after the day following the 5th anniversary of the Closing Date up to the close of business on March 2033. The exchange rate for conversion of ADP FCCBs is fixed at H 88.5237/EUR. The price at which each of the Shares will be issued upon conversion, as adjusted from time to time, will initially be H 43.67 (calculated by reference to a premium of 10% (ten percent) over and above the Regulatory Floor Price), but will be subject to adjustment. The Bonds may be redeemed or converted into New Shares on the Maturity Date at 100 percent of the Principal Amount of the Bonds together with any accrued but uncapitalised or unpaid interest (including Default Interest) up to (but excluding) the Maturity Date, subject to the unanimous consent of the Bondholders pursuant to an Extraordinary Resolution.
The bond shall carry an interest rate of 6.76% p.a on a simple interest basis. Interest will accrue on a yearly basis and first interest installment is payable on date of expiry of five years and from end of sixth year on yearly basis.
The above ADP FCCBs are fair valued as per Ind AS 109 - 'Financial Instrument' and equity component of H 479.35 crore (net of deferred tax of H 161.21 crore) has been recognised in other equity during the previous year ended March 31, 2023.
3 Borrowings of H 181.20 crore (March 31, 2023: H 181.20 crore) from GHIAL, a subsidiary company and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Private Limited, an associate of the company carrying interest ranging between 9% per annum to 11% per annum (March 31, 2023: 9% per annum to 11% per annum) and is payable along with repayment of principal within the period of 12 months from the date of balance sheet.
4 a) During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company raised money by issue of unsecured redeemable, listed, rated Non
Convertible Bonds ('NCBs') amounting to H 1,670.00 crore on private placement basis in four tranches. The proceeds from these NCBs were used for part redemption of then existing NCDs, debt servicing and for other general corporate purposes.
The Company had refinanced above NCBs of H 1,670.00 crore (raised during the year ended 31 March 2020 in multiple tranches) vide Board approval date December 09, 2020 for 36 months i.e. till December 2023.
During the previous year ended March 31, 2023, Company had prepaid H 264.00 crore under the NCBs of H 1670.00 crore facility and outstanding balance as on March 31, 2023 is H 1406.00 crore. As on March 31, 2024, these NCBs have been redeemed and fully repaid.
b) During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company has raised money by issue of unsecured, redeemable, listed non-convertible Bonds (NCBs) amounting to H 1,330.00 crore, vide Board approval date December 09, 2020 for 18 months i.e. till June 2022.
During the year ended March 31, 2023, the company had amended the terms of above Non- Convertible Bonds of H 1,330.00 crore and had extended the tenure of Bonds by another 3 months i.e. from June 24, 2022 to September 24, 2022.
During the year ended March 31, 2023, out of H 1,330.00 crore, the Company has repaid NCBs of H 985.00 crore by raising a fresh bond facility of H 1,110.00 crore for a tenure of 24 months as mentioned in point (e) below, and had extended the tenure of remaining bonds of H 345.00 crore by two years which are repayable on September 24, 2024. These NCBs have first charge over moveable assets of the Company both present and future. Since value of the security is less than 1x of outstanding NCBs (along with accrued interest), hence these NCBs are unsecured in Nature. As on March 31, 2024, these NCBs have been redeemed and fully repaid.
c) During the year ended March 31, 2022, the Company had raised money by issue of unsecured, redeemable, Listed Non-Convertible Bonds amounting to H 300.00 Crore vide Board resolution dated May 28, 2021 and circular resolution dated August 04, 2021 for a tenure of 36 months which are repayable on August 17, 2024.These NCBs have first charge over moveable assets of the Company both present and future. Since value of the security is less than 1x of outstanding NCBs (along with accrued interest), hence these NCBs are Unsecured in Nature. As on March 31, 2024, these NCBs have been redeemed and fully repaid.
d) During the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company had raised money by issue of unsecured, redeemable, listed non-convertible Bonds amounting to H 400.00 crore approved vide Board resolution dated June 10, 2022 and shareholder resolution dated June 09, 2022 for a tenure of 24 months, which are repayable on June 24, 2024. These NCBs have first charge over moveable assets of the Company both present and future. Since value of the security is less than 1x of outstanding NCBs (along with accrued interest), hence these NCBs are Unsecured in Nature. As on March 31, 2024, these NCBs have been redeemed and fully repaid.
e) During the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company had raised money by issue of unsecured, redeemable, listed non-convertible Bonds of face value of H 10,00,000 each amounting to H 1,110.00 crore at an issue price of 96.25% of the face value per bond on a private placement basis in single tranche vide Board resolution dated September 09, 2022 and shareholder resolution dated June 09, 2022 for a tenure of 24 months, which are repayable on September 22, 2024.
During the year ended March 31, 2023, out of H 1,110.00 crore, Company had repaid H 178.90 crore and outstanding balance as on March 31, 2023 is H 931.10 crore. These NCBs have first charge over moveable assets of the Company both present and future. Since value of the security is less than 1x of outstanding NCBs (along with accrued interest), hence these NCBs are Unsecured in Nature.
The proceeds from these NCBs were used for (a) part refinancing of H 1330.00 crore Bond facility (including accrued coupon and redemption premium on such bonds); (b) payment of all outstanding costs, interest, fees and expenses in relation to such issue. As on March 31, 2024, these NCBs have been redeemed and fully repaid.
f) During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company has raised money by issue of unsecured, redeemable, Listed Non-Convertible Bonds amounting to H 1950.00 crore vide Board resolution dated Oct 25, 2023 and circular resolution dated November 02, 2023 for a tenure of 36 months, which are repayable on November 22, 2026. As on March 31, 2024, these NCBs have first charge over moveable assets of the Company both present and future. Since value of the security is less than 1x of outstanding NCBs (along with accrued interest) as on March 31, 2024, hence these NCBs are Unsecured in Nature.
The proceeds from these NCBs were utilized for (a) towards refinancing of outstanding bonds under then existing H 1,670.00 crore facility (including payment of accrued coupon, redemption premium, outstanding cost and expenses) (b) investments into subsidiary (c) payment of cost and issue expenses in relation to H 1,950.00 crore facility.
g) During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company has raised money by issue of unsecured, redeemable, Listed Non-Convertible Bonds amounting to H 800.00 Crore vide Board resolution dated Oct 25, 2023 and circular resolution dated November 02, 2023 for a tenure of 36 months, which are repayable on November 23, 2026. As on March 31, 2024, these NCBs have first charge over moveable assets of the Company both present and future. Since value of the security is less than 1x of outstanding NCBs (along with accrued interest) as on March 31, 2024, hence these NCBs are Unsecured in Nature.
The proceeds from these NCBs were utilized towards payment of purchase consideration for 11% equity stake in GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited held by MAHB (Mauritius) Private Limited and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.
h) During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company has raised money by issue of unsecured, redeemable, Listed Non-Convertible Bonds amounting to H 2250.00 crore vide Board resolution dated October 25, 2023 and circular resolution dated November 02, 2023 for a tenure of 36 months, which are repayable on November 24, 2026. As on March 31, 2024, these NCBs have first charge over moveable assets of the Company both present and future. Since value of the security is less than 1x of outstanding NCBs (along with accrued interest) as on March 31, 2024, hence these NCBs are Unsecured in Nature.
The proceeds from these NCBs were utilized towards prepayment of outstanding bonds under H345.00 crore facility, H300.00 crore facility, H400.00 crore facility and the H 1,110.00 crore facility along with accrued coupon, redemption premium, outstanding cost, fee and expenses (if any) payable in relation to the these bonds.
5 During the financial year ended March 31, 2024, the Company has redeemed, unlisted, redeemable non-convertible debentures
10.000 numbers each in Tranch B having face value of H 10 lakh each amounting to H 1,000.00 crore and also redeemed unlisted, redeemable, non-convertible debentures 680 numbers having face value of H 1.00 crore each amounting to H
680.00 crore. The debenture trustee has issued certificate of no dues on April 11, 2023 and April 21, 2023 aggregating to H 1,680.00 crore towards full and final settlement, satisfaction and discharge of all the Debt and other obligations under the debeture trust deed.
6 The Company has outstanding overdraft facility ('OD') of H 0.22 crore as at March 31, 2024 (March 31, 2023: H 37.99 crore) from bank which is secured by pledge of bank deposits and have second charge on current assets of the Company (both present and future). The undrawn overdraft facility as at March 31, 2024 is H 88.97 crore.
CSR Expenditure:
(a) Gross amount required to be spent by the Company during the year ended March 31, 2024 H Nil (March 31, 2023: HNil)
(b) The Company has incurred on CSR activities during the year ended March 31, 2024 H Nil (March 31, 2023: HNil).
Although the Company has met the criteria as specified under sub-section (1) of section 135 of the Act read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, however, in the absence of average net profits in the immediately three preceding years, there is no requirement for the Company to spend any amount under sub-section (5) of section 135 of the Act.
31 Income Tax
The tax expense comprises of current taxes and deferred taxes. Current tax is the amount of income tax determined to be payable in respect of taxable income for a period as per the provisions of the Income-Tax Act, 1961 ('IT Act').
On September 30, 2019, the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2019 ('the Ordinance') was passed introducing section 115BAA of the Income tax Act, 1961 which allowed domestic companies to opt for an alternative tax regime from financial year 2019-20 onwards. As per the regime, companies can opt to pay reduced income tax @22% (plus surcharge and cess) subject to foregoing of certain exemptions. Central Board of Direct taxes vide circular number 29/2019 clarified that companies opting for lower rates of taxes will not be allowed to carry forward minimum alternate tax ('MAT') credit and also will not be allowed to offset brought forward losses on account of additional depreciation.
During the previous year, based on various assessments, the Company has decided to opt for the aforementioned regime and has provided for its current taxes at lower rates and has made the requisite adjustments in its deferred taxes.
Deferred tax is the effect of timing differences between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.
32 Earnings per share (EPS)
Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit/ (loss) for the period attributable to equity shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Partly paid equity shares are treated as a fraction of an equity share to the extent that they were entitled to participate in dividends relative to a fully paid equity share during the reporting 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 (consolidation of shares) that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources.
Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity shareholders (after adjusting for interest on the convertible securities) by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period plus the weighted average number of equity shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential equity shares into equity shares.
33 Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the Company's Standalone Financial Statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future periods.
The estimates and the underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised and future periods affected.
Significant judgements and estimates relating to the carrying values of assets and liabilities include fair value measurement of investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, provision for employee benefits and other provisions, recoverability of deferred tax assets, commitments and contingencies and recognition of revenue on long term contracts.
Estimates and assumptions
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are described below. The Company based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the Standalone Financial Statements were prepared.
Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising that are beyond the control of the Company. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.
a. Taxes
Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the same can be utilised. Significant management judgement is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies. Refer note 19 and 31 for further disclosure.
b. Fair value measurement of financial instruments
When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the balance sheet cannot be measured based on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques including the discounted cash flow model and market approach method. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgement is required in establishing fair values. The cash flow projections used in these models are based on estimates and assumptions relating to conclusion of tariff rates, estimation of passenger and rates and favourable outcomes of litigations etc. in the airport which are considered as reasonable by the management. Judgements include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments. Refer note 6 and 38 for further disclosure.
c. Contingencies
Contingent liabilities may arise from the ordinary course of business in relation to claims against the Company, including legal and contractual claims. By their nature, contingencies will be resolved only when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. The assessment of the existence, and potential quantum, of contingencies inherently involves the exercise of significant judgement and the use of estimates regarding the outcome of future events.
In respect of financial guarantees provided by the Company to third parties, the Company considers that it is more likely than not that such an amount will not be payable under the guarantees provided. Refer note 37 for further disclosure.
d. Defined benefit plans (gratuity benefits)
The cost of the defined benefit gratuity plan and the present value of the gratuity obligation are determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases and mortality rates. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.
The parameter most subject to change is the discount rate. In determining the appropriate discount rate for plans operated in India, the management considers the interest rates of government bonds.
The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortality tables for India. Those mortality tables tend to change only at interval in response to demographic changes. Future salary increases and gratuity increases are based on expected future inflation rates.
Further details about gratuity obligations are given in note 35.
e. Lease term of contracts with renewal options
The Company determines the lease term as the non-cancellable term of the lease, together with any periods covered by an option to extend the lease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised, or any periods covered by an option to terminate the lease, if it is reasonably certain not to be exercised.
The Company has several lease contracts that include extension and termination options. The Company applies judgement in evaluating whether it is reasonably certain whether or not to exercise the option to renew or terminate the lease. That is, it considers all relevant factors that create an economic incentive for it to exercise either the renewal or termination. After the commencement date, the Company reassesses the lease term if there is a significant event or change in circumstances that is within its control and affects its ability to exercise or not to exercise the option to renew or to terminate (e.g., construction of significant leasehold improvements or significant customisation to the leased asset).
a. The Company has provided securities by way of pledge of investments for loans taken by certain companies.
b. The Company has pledged certain shares held in the Company as security towards the borrowings of the Company and
related parties.
c. Also refer note 6 on non-current investments and current investments.
d. Also refer note 16 for non-current borrowings and current borrowings as regards security given by related parties for loans
availed by the Company.
e. Remuneration to key managerial personnel does not include provision for leave encashment, gratuity, superannuation and premium for personal accidental policy, if any, as the same are determined for the company
f. In the opinion of the management, the transactions reported herein are on arms' length basis.
g. The amount of the outstanding balances as shown above are unsecured and will be settled in due course
b) Defined benefit plan
The Company has a defined benefit gratuity plan. Every employee who has completed five years or more of service gets a gratuity on departure at 15 days salary (based on last drawn basic) for each completed year of service.
The fund provides a capital guarantee of the balance accumulated and declares interest periodically that is credited to the fund account. Although we know that the fund manager invests the funds as per products approved by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India and investment guidelines as stipulated under section 101 of Income Tax Act, the exact asset mix is unknown and not publicly available. The Trust assets managed by the fund manager are highly liquid in nature and we do not expect any significant liquidity risks. The Trustees are responsible for the investment of the assets of the Trust as well as the day to day administration of the scheme.
1. Plan assets are fully represented by balance with the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
2. The expected return on plan assets is determined considering several applicable factors mainly the composition of the plan assets held, assessed risks of asset management, historical results of the return on plan assets and the Company's policy for plan asset management.
3. The estimates of future salary increase in compensation levels, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors, such as supply and demand in the employment market.
4. Mortality rate as per Indian Assured Lives Mortality (2006-08) (modified) Ultimate
5. Plan Characteristics and Associated Risks:
The Gratuity scheme is a Defined Benefit Plan that provides for a lump sum payment made on exit either by way of retirement, death, disability or voluntary withdrawal. The benefits are defined on the basis of final salary and the period of service and paid as lump sum at exit. The Plan design means the risks commonly affecting the liabilities and the financial results are expected to be:
a. Interest rate risk : The defined benefit obligation calculated uses a discount rate based on government bonds. If bond yields fall, the defined benefit obligation will tend to increase
b. Salary Inflation risk : Higher than expected increases in salary will increase the defined benefit obligation
c. Demographic risk : This is the risk of variability of results due to unsystematic nature of decrements that include mortality, withdrawal, disability and retirement. The effect of these decrements on the defined benefit obligation is not straight forward and depends upon the combination of salary increase, discount rate and vesting criteria. It is important not to overstate withdrawals because in the financial analysis the retirement benefit of a short career employee typically costs less per year as compared to a long service employee.
The above sensitivity analysis is based on a change in an assumption while holding all other assumptions constant. In practice, this is unlikely to occur and changes in some of the assumptions may be correlated. When calculating the sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to significant actuarial assumptions the same method (present value of the defined benefit obligation calculated with the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period) has been applied as when calculating the defined benefit liability recognised in the balance sheet.
37 Commitments and contingencies
I Contingencies
In the ordinary course of business, the Company faces claims and assertions by various parties. The Company assesses such claims and assertions and monitors the legal environment on an ongoing basis with the assistance of external legal counsel, wherever necessary. The Company records a liability for any claims where a potential loss is probable and capable of being estimated and discloses such matters in its financial statements, if material. For potential losses that are considered possible, but not probable, the Company provides disclosure in the Standalone Financial Statements but does not record a liability in its accounts unless the loss becomes probable.
The following is a description of claims and assertions where a potential loss is possible, but not probable. The Company believes that none of the contingencies described below would have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition,
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results of operations or cash flows.
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(H in crore)
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Particulars
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March 31, 2024
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March 31, 2023
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Corporate guarantees availed by the group companies
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(a) sanctioned*
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3,452.67
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5,856.91
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(b) outstanding*#
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3,186.45
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4,947.09
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Bank guarantee
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(a) sanctioned
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65.81
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35.65
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(b) outstanding
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65.81
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35.65
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Put option
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(a) sanctioned
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59.95
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59.95
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(b) outstanding
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39.95
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59.95
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*This includes corporate guarantees ('CG') jointly extended by GIL and GPUIL, a fellow subsidiary company sanctioned amount of H 39.00 crore and outstanding amount of H 30.00 crore (March 31, 2023: sanctioned amount of H 2,092.21 crore and outstanding amount of H 1,569.12 crore) in favour of lender's of its subsidiaries and fellow subsidiaries.
# Interest accrued, if any, and unpaid is not included above.
In addition to the above, the Company had extended certain corporate guarantees amounting to H 2,353.20 crore and outstanding balance H 2,027.92 crore (discounted value H 1,604.26 crore) (March 31, 2023: H 2,353.20 crore and outstanding balance H 2,035.67 crore. (discounted value H 1,553.12 crore)) pertaining to the demerged undertaking which have been transferred to GPUIL pursuant to the Scheme. However, the Company has passed board resolutions/ executed undertakings with GPUIL pursuant to which it is in the process of executing guarantees wherein both the Company and GPUIL shall jointly continue to remain liable for the aforementioned guarantees. This guarantee is not yet executed and the same is in further discussion with the lenders.
In addition to contingent liabilities disclosed above, the Company has sanctioned corporate guarantees amounting to H 297.76 crore ($ 35.70 Mn) and outstanding balance Nil towards loan proposed to be taken by GAIBV as at March 31, 2024. However, subsequent to year end, such guarantee has been released and no-due certificates have been obtained from the Deutsche Bank AG, Singapore Branch. Considering the said development, the Company has not considered the sanctioned corporate guarantees towards such proposed borrowing as at March 31, 2024.
In addition to above table, following are the additional contingent liabilities:
1 There are numerous interpretative issues relating to the Supreme Court ('SC') judgement on provident fund dated February 28, 2019. As a matter of caution, the Company has evaluated the same for provision on a prospective basis from the date of the SC order and is of the view that no such provision is required. The Company will update its provision, on receiving further clarity on the subject.
2 During the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company has issued corporate guarantee in favour of GHASL for H 11.75 crore as per contactual terms. However during the current year ended March 31, 2024 corporate guarantee of H 7.05 crore has been released.
3 Litigations
The Company is involved in legal proceedings, both as plaintiff and as defendant. The Company believes the following claims to be of material nature:
(H in crore)
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Particulars
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March 31, 2024
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March 31, 2023
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Matters relating to direct taxes under dispute
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325.24
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313.28
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Matters relating to indirect taxes under dispute
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5.24
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5.24
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Income tax
1 The Company has ongoing disputes with income tax authorities relating to tax treatment of certain items. These mainly include disallowance of expenses, tax treatment of certain expenses claimed by the Company as deductions and transfer pricing adjustments for related parties transactions, CSR expenses, etc. Most of these disputes and/ or dis-allowances, being repetitive in nature, have been raised by the income tax authorities consistently in most of the years. The management of the Company has contested all these additions/ disallowances, by way of appeal before the appellate authorities and the same are yet to be disposed off.
II Commitments
(a) Capital commitments outstanding as at March 31, 2024 is H 4.64 crore (March 31, 2023: H 20.37 crore).
(b) Other commitments
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1 The Company has committed to provide financial assistance as tabulated below:
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(H in crore)
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Nature of relationship
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Outstanding commitment for financial assistance
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March 31, 2024^
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March 31, 2023
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Subsidiaries/ fellow subsidiaries |
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366.38
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25.53
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Total |
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366.38
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25.53
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2 The Company has extended comfort letters to provide continued financial support to certain subsidiaries/ joint ventures/ associates to ensure that these subsidiaries are able to meet their debts, commitments (including commitments towards investee entities) and liabilities as they fall due and they continue as going concerns.
3 During the year ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, the Company had certain long term unquoted investments which were pledged as security towards loan facilities sanctioned to the company and the investee Companies.
4 The erstwhile GAL had executed Sponsor support Agreement in favour of lenders of GMR Goa International Airport Limited ("GGIAL") for securing debt facility of GGIAL, with following undertakings: -
(a) to meet shortfall in debt service reserve account, if any, up to
i the date of receipt of CP 1 Final Tariff Order with a minimum Yield Per Passenger (YPP) Threshold. Or
ii in any case, on the earlier of (i) a Testing Date on which DSCR exceeds 1.25 for the immediately preceding Calculation Period and (ii) March 31, 2026.
AERA has issued Tariff order dated December 07, 2023 with YPP higher than the threshold limit. Hence, this undertaking has fallen off.
(b) To bring (either on its own or through third parties) funds to meet the differential between the Termination Payment received as per the provisions of the Concession Agreement in the event of termination and outstanding debt, with respect to the eligible Lenders under the Financing Documents.
(c) To retain Management Control of the borrower company (GGIAL) during the tenure of the Facility. The Company, being the sponsor shall, directly or indirectly, maintain a shareholding of not Less than 51% of the equity shares of the GGIAL during the tenor of the Facility.
(d) To fund/arrange funding in case of Project Cost overrun through equity/preference share/unsecured sub debt.
(e) Any unsecured loans of the GGIAL from Promoter/Company/ GMR Group Company Concerns shall be subordinate, and any interest or principal payment will not be paid during the tenor of the Facility unless the Restricted Payment Test is satisfied. Subordinate debt should carry ROI which shall be lower than the prevailing ROI for the NCD holders.
(f) In the event of invocation of Performance Bank Guarantee of H 62.00 crore Company to infuse funds to that extent.
(g) To keep minimum of 23% of the equity stake of the GGIAL free of any encumbrance/negative lien.
5 The Company has committed to provide financial support to GMR Airports International B.V as and when required for a period less than 12 months.
6 The Company has committed to provide financial and other support, if necessary, to GMR Airports (Singapore) Pte Limited (a subsidiary of GMR Airports International B.V, which is subsidiary of the company) to enable the Company to operate as a going concern and to meets its obligation as and when they fall due.
7 During the current year ended March 31, 2024, the Company has provided Sponsor Support undertaking in favour of lenders of GGIAL for securing debt facility by GGIAL of H 2,537.00 crore (including non fund based limit) against which charge has been created (outstanding amount as at March 31, 2024 H 2,537.00 crore) for Cash shortfall support, Termination shortfall support, Project cost overrun support, performance security support, funding shortfall support.
8 The Company has given letter of comfort dated January 09, 2023 to ICICI Bank Limited in consideration of extending the working capital limits of H 135.00 crore (amount outstanding as on March 31, 2024 against this facility is H 13.47 crore) (Fund based Limits and Non Fund based limits) to its wholly owned subsidiary, GMR Airport Developers Limited.
9 The Company has signed a Promoter undertaking in favour of Catalyst Trusteeship Limited (Security trustee) on August 03, 2022 for its subsidiary, Delhi Airport Parking Services Private Limited for funding of H 200.00 crore from IDF (amount outstanding as on March 31, 2024 against this facility is H 182.00 Crore) and charge has been registered.
10 During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company ("Sponsor") has provided Sponsor Support undertaking dated December 07, 2023 for term loan facility of H 3,365.00 crore (including non fund based limit) entered into between the Company and GVIAL ("Borrower") and India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) for providing support contingent upon the happening of an event required that support at various stage of the project in form of Cash shortfall support, Termination shortfall support, Project cost overrun support, funding shortfall support' and against the facility charge has been created for H 3,365.00 crore (outstanding amount as at March 31, 2024 : H 318.16 crore).
11 During the year ended March 31, 2024 the Company has enetered into deed of hypothecation with Hero Fin Corp Limited for securing the loan by RSSL for Rs. 95.00 crore against which charge has been registered.
38 Disclosures on Financial instruments
This section gives an overview of the significance of financial instruments for the Company and provides additional information on balance sheet items that contain financial instruments. The details of significant accounting policies, including the criteria for recognition, the basis of measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised in respect of each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed in Note 2.2 (b) and 2.2 (n), to the standalone financial statements.
(b) Fair value hierarchy
The following table provides an analysis of financial instruments that are measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value, grouped into Level 1 to Level 3, as described below:
Quoted prices in an active market (Level 1): This level of hierarchy includes financial assets that are measured by reference to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. This category consists of investment in quoted equity shares, and mutual fund investments.
Valuation techniques with observable inputs (Level 2): This level of hierarchy 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).
Valuation techniques with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3): This level of hierarchy 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.
(i) Short-term financial assets and liabilities are stated at carrying value which is approximately equal to their fair value.
(ii) Management uses its best judgement 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 the amounts that the Company could have realised or paid in sale transactions as of respective dates. As such, fair value of financial instruments subsequent to the reporting dates may be different from the amounts reported at each reporting date.
(iii) The fair values of the unquoted equity shares have been estimated using a discounted cash flow ('DCF') method and market approach method. The valuation requires management to make certain assumptions about the model inputs, including forecast cash flows, discount rate, credit risk and volatility. The probabilities of the various estimates within the range can be reasonably assessed and are used in management's estimate of fair value for these unquoted equity investments.
(iv) There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 for the year ended March 31, 2024 and year ended March 31, 2023.
In the course of its business, the Company is exposed primarily to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, equity prices, liquidity and credit risk, which may adversely impact the fair value of its financial instruments. The Company has a risk management policy which not only covers the foreign exchange risks but also other risks associated with the financial assets and liabilities such as interest rate risks and credit risks. The risk management policy is approved by the Board of Directors. The risk management framework aims to:
(i) create a stable business planning environment by reducing the impact of currency and interest rate fluctuations on the Company's business plan.
(ii) achieve greater predictability to earnings by determining the financial value of the expected earnings in advance.
i) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of any loss in future earnings, in realisable fair values or in future cash flows that may result from a change in the price of a financial instrument. The value of a financial instrument may change as a result of changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, equity price fluctuations, liquidity and other market changes. Future specific market movements cannot be normally predicted with reasonable accuracy.
(a) Market risk- 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 rates. The Company's exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates relates primarily to the Company's long-term debt obligations with floating interest rates.
The Company manages its interest rate risk by having a balanced portfolio of fixed and variable rate loans and borrowings.
(b) Market risk- Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company's exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relates primarily to the Company's investing and financing activities. The Company's exposure to foreign currency changes from operating activities is not material.
No hedge contract entered for the year ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023.
ii) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract, leading to a financial loss. Financial instruments that are subject to credit risk and concentration thereof principally consist of trade receivables, loans receivables, investments, cash and cash equivalents, derivatives and financial guarantees provided by the Company.
The carrying value of financial assets represents the maximum credit risk. The maximum exposure to credit risk was H 77,385.95 crore and H 52,287.65 crore as at March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 respectively, being the total carrying value of investments, loans, trade receivables, balances with bank, bank deposits and other financial assets.
Customer credit risk is managed by each business unit subject to the Company's established policy, procedures and control relating to customer credit risk management. An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date on an individual basis for major customers. The Company does not hold collateral as security.
With respect to Trade receivables/ unbilled revenue, the Company has constituted the terms to review the receivables on periodic basis and to take necessary mitigations, wherever required. The Company creates allowance for all unsecured receivables based on lifetime expected credit loss based on a provision matrix. The provision matrix takes into account historical credit loss experience and is adjusted for forward looking information. The expected credit loss allowance is based on the ageing of the receivables that are due and rates used in the provision matrix.
With respect to the investing activities of the Company, it has a risk management framework that monitors the sectors of the entities in which the Company has investments and evaluates whether the sectors operate within the defined risk appetite and risk tolerance levels as defined by the senior management. The credit risk function evaluates its investments based on well-established sector specific internal frameworks, in order to identify, mitigate and allocate risks as well as to enable appropriate valuation of investments.
Credit risk from balances with bank and financial institutions is managed by the Company's treasury department in accordance with the Company's policy. Investments of surplus funds are made only with approved counterparties and within credit limits assigned to each counterparty. The limits are set to minimise the concentration of risks and therefore mitigate financial loss through counterparty's potential failure to make payments.
In respect of financial guarantees provided by the Company to banks and financial institutions, the maximum exposure which the Company is exposed to is the maximum amount which the Company would have to pay if the guarantee is called upon. Based on the expectation at the end of the reporting period, the Company considers that it is more likely than not that such an amount will not be payable under the guarantees provided.
iii) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk refers to the risk that the Company cannot meet its financial obligations. The objective of liquidity risk management is to maintain sufficient liquidity and ensure that funds are available for use as per requirements. The Company has obtained fund and non-fund based working capital lines from various banks. Furthermore, the Company has access to funds from debt markets through commercial paper programs, non-convertible debentures and other debt instruments. The Company invests its surplus funds in bank fixed deposit and in mutual funds, which carry no or low market risk.
The Company monitors its risk of shortage of funds on a regular basis. The Company's objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank overdrafts, bank loans, debentures, preference shares, sale of assets and strategic partnership with investors, etc.
The following table shows a maturity analysis of the anticipated cash flows excluding interest obligations for the Company's financial liabilities on an undiscounted basis, which therefore differ from both carrying value and fair value.
The Company's capital management is intended to create value for shareholders by facilitating the meeting of long term and short term goals of the Company.
The Company determines the amount of capital required on the basis of annual business plan coupled with long term and short term strategic investment and expansion plans. The funding needs are met through equity, cash generated from operations and sale of certain assets, long term and short term bank borrowings and issue of non-convertible debt securities and strategic partnership with investors.
For the purpose of the Company's capital management, capital includes issued equity capital, convertible preference shares and debentures, share premium and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders of the Company.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions and the requirements of the financial covenants. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. The Company monitors capital using a gearing ratio, which is total debt divided by total capital plus total debt. The Company's policy is to keep the gearing ratio at an optimum level to ensure that the debt related covenants are complied with (refer note 2.1).
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1. The above disclosure does not include step down subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates and are with respect to subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates existing as at the balance sheet date.
2. The Company acquired additional 11% stake in GHIAL w.e.f. January 25, 2024.
3. During the year ended March 31, 2022, GALM has filed for winding up.
4. Government of Goa holds 1 Golden share of GGIAL.
5. The Company acquired additional 10% stake in DAPSL w.e.f. September 13, 2023.
42 Leases
(a) Company as Lessee
The Company has entered into certain cancellable operating lease agreements mainly for office premises and hiring equipment's and certain non-cancellable operating lease agreements towards land space and office premises and hiring office equipment's and IT equipment's. The lease rentals paid during the year (included in note 29) and the maximum obligation on the long term non - cancellable operating lease payable are as follows:
44 Additional disclosure pursuant to schedule III of Companies Act 2013
i) The Company does not have any benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the Company for holding any benami property.
ii) The Company does not have any transactions/ balances with companies struck off under section 248 of Companies Act, 2013 to the best of knowledge of the management.
iii) The Company has not traded or invested funds in crypto currency or virtual currency.
iv) The Company has used borrowings from banks and financial institutions for the specific purpose for which it was taken at the balance sheet date.
v) Except for the information given in the table below, the Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Funding Party) with the understating (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.
We confirm that, we have complied with the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999) and Companies Act, 2013 (to the extent applicable) for the above transactions. Further, above transactions are contractual in nature and not in violation of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (15 of 2003) and any other regulatory compliance.
vi) The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested funds (either borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or
kind of 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 Group (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
vii) The Company has not been declared willful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or other lender.
viii) The Company does not have any such transaction which is not recorded in books of account that has been surrendered or
disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions) under Income Tax Act, 1961.
ix) The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with the Registrar of Companies beyond the statutory period.
x) The Company is in compliance with the requirement of Section 2(87) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Restriction on number of Layers) Rules, 2017.
xi) The Company has not granted any loans or advances in nature of loan, either repayable on demand or without specifying any terms or period of repayment, to promoters, directors, KMPs and the related parties.
xii) Disclosure as per section 186 of Companies Act 2013
The details of loans, guarantees and investments under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 are as follows:
(a) Details of investments made are given in note 6.
(b) Details of loan given by the company and guarantees issued as at March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, refer note 7 & 37.
xiii) The company is not required to file quarterly return/ statement of current assets with bank and financial institutions.
45 The erstwhile GAL and GMR Goa International Airport Limited ('GGIAL') had executed a Master Services License Agreement (“MSLA") dated December 15, 2021, (“MSLA") to design, develop, operate and manage the Non-Aero Facilities and Services. As informed by GGIAL, the above agreement being executed between related parties, is subject to approval from Government of Goa (GoG) in terms of Concession Agreement executed between GGIAL and GoG. However, as informed by GGIAL, GoG has directed GGIAL to cancel the MSLA and conduct a fresh bidding.
As on March 31, 2024 all the non-aeronautical services including F & B, Retail, Lounge, etc have been closed and Master Services License Agreement ceased to exist w.e.f. March 31, 2024.
46 The erstwhile GAL had invested $ 240.85 Mn equivalent to H 1,762.70 crore in GMR Airports International B.V. (GAIBV) in 20182020. The same has been recorded as Optionally Convertible Debenture (OCD) at amortised cost in standalone financial statements of the erstwhile GAL treating it as debt instrument.
Pursuant to signing of definitive agreement dated September 02, 2022 towards sale of GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC), Mactan Travel Retail Group Corp (MTRGC), and SSP-Mactan Cebu Corporation (SSP MCC) shares held by GAIBV to Aboitiz Infra Capital Inc (AIC), GAIBV has received cash consideration of PHP 9.4 billion (including exchangeable note) on December 16, 2022 upon completion of all customary approvals. Further, GAIBV is also eligible for additional deferred consideration based on subsequent performance of GMCAC
The erstwhile GAL has converted the OCD's of $ 205.34 Mn (including interest accrued on OCD) issued by GAIBV into equity after adjusting the proceeds received from sale of GMCAC stake. Following the accounting policy followed by the company, the difference between the fair value of converted equity and the carrying value of OCD's amounting to H 656.52 crore has been recorded in exceptional item during the previous year ended March 31, 2023.
47 Audit Trail
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has prescribed a new requirement for companies under the proviso to Rule 3(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 inserted by the Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules 2021 requiring companies, which uses accounting software for maintaining its books of account, shall use only such accounting software which has a feature of recording audit trail of each and every transaction, creating an edit log of each change made in the books of account along with the date when such changes were made and ensuring that the audit trail cannot be disabled.
a. The Company is using SAP ERP accounting software for maintaining its books of account and all accounting records, which have a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility and the same has operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in the accounting software, except that the audit trail logs for direct changes in data at database level for accounting software is available only for 7 days. The retention of edit logs for more than 7 days will require huge data space and accordingly, the Company has implemented additional control, wherein alerts generated through these logs are monitored at the Security operation Centre.
b. The company has used an accounting software for maintaining its books of account at duty free business at Goa terminal, 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, except that the audit trail feature was not enabled at the data base level for the Microsoft Dynamics Navision and LS Retail to log any direct data changes, used for maintenance of all accounting records by the company.
c. The company has used an accounting software (Kale Galaxy System) only for billing at Cargo business at Goa Terminal, which has a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility both for transaction and database and the same has operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in the software.
48 Business Combination - Common control transaction
a. The Board of directors in its meeting held on March 19, 2023 had approved, a detailed Scheme of Merger of GAL with GIDL followed by merger of GIDL with the Company referred herein after as Meger Scheme. Subsequent to year ended March 31, 2024, the Merger Scheme has been approved by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Chandigarh bench ("the Tribunal") vide its order dated June 11, 2024 (Certified copy of the order received on July 02, 2024). The said Tribunal order was filed with the Registrar of Companies by GAL, GIDL and the Company on July 25, 2024 thereby the Scheme becoming effective on that date.
Accordingly, GAL merged with GIDL and merged GIDL stands merged into the Company with an appointed date of April 01, 2023 and the standalone Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared by giving effect to the Composite scheme of amalgamation and arrangement in accordance with Appendix C of Ind AS 103 "Business Combination" from the earliest period presented consequent upon receipt of approval to the Scheme from National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The difference between the net identifiable assets acquired and consideration paid on merger has been accounted for as capital reserve on merger.
Pursuant to the Scheme of amalgamation, 3,41,06,14,011 equity shares and 65,111,022 Optionally Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares (OCRPS) will to be issued to Groupe ADP by the Company. These equity shares was presented under equity share capital pending issuance and OCRPS pending issuance respectively for the current period and comparative period. As part of the Scheme, the equity shares held by the Company in merged GIDL stands cancelled.
Accounting of amalgamation of the Merged GIDL with the Company
(i) On the Scheme becoming effective on July 25, 2024 ("Effective Date"), the Company has accounted for the amalgamation in accordance with "Pooling of interest method" laid down by Appendix C of Ind AS 103 (Business combinations of entities under common control) notified under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
(ii) The cumulative carrying amount of investments held by the company in Merged GIDL in form of equity shares and OCRPS shall stand cancelled together with the cumulative corresponding unrealised gain recognised in FVTOCI reserve, and related deferred tax liability.
(iii) The Company has recorded all the assets, liabilities and reserves of the Merged GIDL, vested in the Company pursuant to the Scheme, at their existing carrying amounts.
(iv) The loans and advances or payables or receivables or any other investment or arrangement of any kind, held inter se, between the Merged GIDL and the Company have been cancelled.
(v) The difference between the book value of assets, liabilities and reserves as reduced by the face value of the equity shares and OCRPS issued by the Company and after considering the cancellation of inter-company investments was recorded in other equity of the Company.
b. The Board of Directors of the Company vide their meeting dated March 17, 2023 had approved the settlement regarding Bonus CCPS B, C and D between the Company, erstwhile GMR Airports Limited (GAL) and Shareholders of erstwhile GAL wherein cash earnouts to be received by Company were agreed to be settled at H 550.00 crore, to be paid in milestone linked tranches and conversion of these Bonus CCPS B, C and D will take as per the terms of settlement agreement. Further, the Company, erstwhile GAL and Shareholders of erstwhile GAL had also agreed on the settlement regarding Bonus CCPS A whereby erstwhile GAL will issue such number of additional equity share to the Company and GMR Infra Developers Limited ('GIDL') (wholly owned subsidiary of the Company) which will result in increase of shareholding of Company (along with its subsidiary) from current 51% to 55% in erstwhile GAL. The settlement was subject to certain conditions specified in the settlement agreements. As part of the settlement agreement, the Company has received 4 tranches of H 400.00 crore towards the sale of these CCPS till March 31, 2024. Subsequent to balance sheet date, on completion of conditions precedent the Company has received last tranche of H 150.00 crore towards the sale of these CCPS. On July 17, 2024 the board of directors of erstwhile GAL has approved the conversion of CCPS A, B, C and D into equity shares of erstwhile GAL.
c. On December 10, 2015, the Company had originally issued and allotted the 7.5% Subordinated Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) aggregating to US$ 300 Mn due 2075 to Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) and interest is payable on annual basis.
Pursuant to the Demerger of the Company's non-Airport business into GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited (GPUIL) during January 2022, the FCCB liability was split between the Company and GPUIL. Accordingly, FCCBs aggregating to US$25 Mn. were retained and redenominated in the Company and FCCBs aggregating US$ 275 Mn were issued to KIA by GPUIL. As per applicable RBI Regulations and the terms of the Agreements entered into between KIA and the Company, the Company had the right to convert the said FCCBs into equity shares at a pre-agreed SEBI mandated conversion price. Upon exercise of such conversion right, KIA would be entitled to 1,112,416,666 equity shares of the Company.
Subsequent to March 31, 2024, the US$ 25 Mn. 7.5% Subordinated Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs), issued by the Company to KIA have been transferred by KIA to two eligible lenders i.e., Synergy Industrials, Metals and Power Holdings Limited (“Synergy") (US$ 14 Mn) and to GRAM Limited (“GRAM") (US$ 11 Mn).
The 7.5% US$ 25 Mn FCCBs have been converted dated July 10, 2024 into 111,24,16,666 number of equity shares of H 1/- each, proportionately to the above mentioned two FCCB holders, as per the agreed terms and basis receipt of a conversion notice from the said FCCB holders. As the FCCB holders are equity investors, and as a part of the overall commercials between the parties, the outstanding interest on the FCCB's of H 100.43 crore was waived.
49 The Company is in the process of conducting a transfer pricing study as required by the transfer pricing regulations under the IT Act ('regulations') to determine whether the transactions entered during the year ended March 31, 2024, with the associated enterprises were undertaken at “arm's length price". The management confirms that all the transactions with associated enterprises are undertaken at negotiated prices on usual commercial terms and is confident that the aforesaid regulations will not have any impact on the financial statements, particularly on the amount of tax expense and that of provision for taxation.
50 The Code of Social Security, 2020 ("Code") relating to employee benefits during employment and post employment received Presidential assent in September 2020. Subsequently the Ministry of Labour and Employment had released the draft rules on the aforementioned code. However, the same is yet to be notified. The Company will evaluate the impact and make necessary adjustments to the financial statements in the period when the code will come into effect.
51 The Company has presented earnings/ (loss) before finance costs, taxes, depreciation, amortisation expense and exceptional items as EBITDA.
52 Previous year's figures have been regrouped/ reclassified, wherever necessary to confirm to current year's classification.The impact of the same is not material to the users of the standalone financial statements.
53 Certain amounts (currency value or pecentages) shown in the various tables and paragraphs included in the standalone financial statements have been rounded off or truncated as deemed appropriate by the Company.
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