3.08 Contingent Liabilities and Contingent assets
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Company or a present obligation that is not recognised because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannot be recognised because it cannot be measured reliably. The Company does not recognise a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the standalone financial statements.
A contingent asset is not recognised unless it becomes virtually certain that an inflow of economic benefits will arise. When an inflow of economic benefits is probable, contingent assets are disclosed in the standalone financial statements.
Contingent liabilities and contingent assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date.
3.9 Impairment of financial assets (other than at fair value)
The Company assesses on a forward looking basis the expected credit losses associated with its assets carried at amortised cost and FVTOCI debt instruments. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.
For trade receivables only, the Company applies the simplified approach permitted by Ind AS 109 Financial Instruments, which requires expected lifetime losses to be recognised from initial recognition of the receivables.
3.10 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 an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the statement of profit and loss net of any reimbursement.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.
3.11 Investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures
The Company accounts for the investments in equity shares of subsidiaries and joint ventures at cost in accordance with Ind AS 27- Separate Financial Statements. The Company reviews its carrying value of investments carried at amortised 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 accounted for. On disposal of investments in subsidiaries and joint venture, the difference between net disposal proceeds and the carrying amounts are recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.
From the quarter ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the requirements of Ind AS 28, “Investment in Joint ventures and Associates” read with Ind AS 27 “Separate Financial Statements”, the Company’s assessed its eligible joint venture investments are measured at fair value through profit and loss in accordance with Ind
AS 109 rather than using cost method. (Refer note 29). As per Ind AS 28, this election is used for investments wherein there is demonstrable features such as, fair value being the primary measurement attribute used, fair value information of the eligible investments being used internally used by the Company’s key management personnel and also being provided to the investors.
In addition, the Company also considers presence of certain typical characteristics, including, having more than one investment, to diversify the risk portfolio and maximise returns; having multiple nonrelated party investors whose object is to maximise investment opportunities; and having ownership interests in the form of equity or similar interests.
3.12 Retirement and other employee benefits
Employee benefits include salaries, wages, contribution to provident fund, gratuity, leave encashment towards un-availed leave, compensated absences, post¬ retirement medical benefits and other terminal benefits.
Short-term employee benefits
Wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in respect of employees’ services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liabilities are presented as current employee benefit obligations in the balance sheet. Liabilities recognised in respect of short-term employee benefits are measured at the undiscounted amount of the benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the related service.
i. Defined contribution plan
Retirement benefits in the form of provident fund are a defined contribution scheme and the contributions are charged to the standalone statement of profit and loss of the period when the employee renders related services. There are no other obligations other than the contribution payable to the respective authorities.
ii. Defined benefit plan
The Company has maintained a Company Gratuity Scheme with M/s. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) managed by a separate Trust, towards which it annually contributes a sum based on the actuarial valuation made by M/s. LIC. Gratuity liability for eligible employees are defined benefit obligation and are provided for on the basis of an
actuarial valuation on projected unit credit method made at the end of each financial year. Obligation is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using discounted rate that is determined by reference to market yields at the balance sheet date on Government Securities where the currency and terms of the Government Securities are consistent with the currency and estimated terms of the defined benefit obligation.
Re-measurements, comprising of actuarial gains and losses excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability are recognised immediately in the balance sheet with a corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through OCI in the period in which they occur. Re-measurements are not reclassified to statement of profit and loss in subsequent periods.
Past service costs are recognised in statement of profit and loss on the earlier of:
• The date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and
• The date that the Group recognises related restructuring costs
Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset.
The Company recognises the following changes in the net defined benefit obligation as an employee benefit expense in the statement of profit and loss:
• Service costs comprising current service costs, past- service costs, gains and losses on curtailments and non-routine settlements; and
• Net interest expense or income Leave Encashment
As per the leave encashment policy of the Company, the employees have to utilise their eligible leave during the calendar year and lapses at the end of the calendar year. Accruals towards compensated absences at the end of the financial year are based on last salary drawn and outstanding leave absence at the end of the financial year.
Other long-term employee benefits
Liabilities recognised in respect of other long-term employee benefits are measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows expected to be made by the Company in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date.
3.13 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
Initial recognition and measurement
All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset.
On initial recognition, a financial asset is classified as measured of
• Amortised cost
• FVOCI - Debt instruments
• FVOCI - equity instruments
• FVTPL
Financial assets are not reclassified subsequent to their initial recognition, except if and in the period, the Company changes its business model for managing financial assets.
Debt instruments at amortised cost
A ‘debt instrument’ is measured at its amortised cost if both the following conditions are met:
a) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows, and
b) Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in other income in the statement of profit and loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
This category is the most relevant to the Company.
Debt instrument at FVTOCI
A ‘debt instrument’ is classified at FVTOCI if both of the following criteria are met:
a) The objective of the business model is achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling the financial assets, and
b) The asset’s contractual cash flows represent SPPI.
Debt instruments included within the FVTOCI category are measured initially as well as at each reporting date at fair value.
Fair value movements are recognized in the other comprehensive income (OCI). However, the Company recognizes interest income, impairment losses & reversals and foreign exchange gain or loss in the Profit and Loss. On derecognition of the asset, cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified from the equity to Profit and Loss. Interest earned whilst holding FVTOCI debt instrument is reported as interest income using the EIR method.
Fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at fair value through profit or loss. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income.
Equity investment
All equity investments in scope of Ind AS 109 are measured at fair value. Equity instruments which are held for trading are classified as at FVTPL. For all other equity instruments, the Company may make an irrevocable election to present in other comprehensive income subsequent changes in the fair value.
The Company makes such election on an instrument- by-instrument basis. The classification is made on initial recognition and is irrevocable.
If the Company decides to classify an equity instrument as at FVTOCI, then all fair value changes on the instrument, excluding dividends, are recognized in the OCI. There is no recycling of the amounts from OCI to standalone statement of profit and loss, even on sale of investment. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity.
Equity instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognised in the standalone statement of profit and loss.
Derecognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a Company of similar financial assets) is primarily derecognised (i.e. removed from the Company’s balance sheet) when:
The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired, or
The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material lay to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
When the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a pass¬ through arrangement, it evaluates if and to what extent it has retained the risks and rewards of ownership. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all of the risks and rewards of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, the Company continues to recognise the transferred asset to the extent of the Company’s continuing involvement. In that case, the Company also recognises an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained.
Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the Company could be required to repay.
Impairment of financial assets
In accordance with lnd AS 109, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the following financial assets and credit risk exposure:
a) Financial assets that are debt instruments, and are measured at amortised cost e.g., loans, debt securities, deposits, trade receivables and bank balance
b) Financial assets that are debt instruments and are measured as at FVTOCI
c) Lease receivables under lnd AS 17
d) Trade receivables or any contractual right to receive cash or another financial asset that result from transactions that are within the scope of lnd AS 115.
e) Loan commitments which are not measured as at FVTPL
f) Financial guarantee contracts which are not measured as at FVTPL
The Company follows ‘simplified approach’ for recognition of impairment loss allowance on:
• Trade receivables and
• Other receivables
The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognises impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.
For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Company determines that whether there has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition. If credit risk has not increased significantly, 12-month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, then the entity reverts to recognising impairment loss allowance based on 12-month ECL.
Lifetime ECL are the expected credit losses resulting from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument. The 12-month ECL is a portion of the lifetime ECL which results from default events that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date.
ECL is the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the Company in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the entity expects to receive (i.e., all cash shortfalls), discounted at the original EIR. When estimating the cash flows, an entity is required to consider:
• All contractual terms of the financial instrument (including prepayment, extension, call and similar options) over the expected life of the financial instrument. However, in rare cases when the expected
life of the financial instrument cannot be estimated reliably, then the entity is required to use the remaining contractual term of the financial instrument.
• Cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms.
• Financial assets measured as at amortised cost, contractual revenue receivables and lease receivables: ECL is presented as an allowance, i.e., as an integral part of the measurement of those assets in the balance sheet. The allowance reduces the net carrying amount. Until the asset meets write¬ off criteria, the Company does not reduce impairment allowance from the gross carrying amount.
Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method includes loans and borrowings, derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, trade payables and other payables.
Subsequent measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as described below:
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
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.
Loans and borrowings
This is the category most relevant to the Company. After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIR amortisation process. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the statement of profit and loss.
This category generally applies to borrowings. For more information refer Note 15.
Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the standalone statement of profit and loss.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
3.14 Contingent consideration receivable
Contingent consideration is classified as an asset and is measured at fair value on the transaction date. Subsequently, contingent consideration is remeasured to fair value at each reporting date, with changes included in the statement of profit and loss.
3.15 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, which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term deposits, as defined above as they are considered an integral part of the Company’s cash management.
3.16 Assets held for sale:
Non-current assets or disposal groups comprising of assets and liabilities are classified as ‘held for sale’ when all of the following criteria’s are met: (i) decision has been made to sell. (ii) the assets are available for immediate sale in its present condition. (iii) the assets are being actively marketed and (iv) sale has been agreed or is expected to be concluded within 12 months of the Balance Sheet date. These are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sale. Costs to sell are the incremental costs directly attributable to the disposal of assets (disposal group), excluding finance cost and income tax expenses.
3.17 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
3.18 Hedge Accounting
The Company designates certain hedging instruments, which include derivatives and non-derivatives in respect of foreign currency risk, as cash flow hedges.
To qualify for hedge accounting, the hedging relationship must meet all of the following requirements:
• there is an economic relationship between the hedged items and the hedging instruments,
• the hedge ratio of the hedging relationship is the same as that resulting from the quantity of the hedged item that the entity actually hedges and the quantity of the hedging instrument that the entity actually uses to hedge that quantity of hedged item.
• the effect of credit risk does not dominate the value changes that result from that economic relationship.
At the inception of the hedge relationship, the entity documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and hedged item, along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Furthermore, at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the Company documents whether the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk.
Cash flow hedges
The Company designates derivative contracts or non derivative financial assets / liabilities as hedging instruments to mitigate the risk of movement in interest rates and foreign exchange rates for foreign exchange exposure on highly probable future cash flows attributable to a recognised asset or liability or forecast cash transactions.
When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedging instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative / hedging instruments is recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve being part of other comprehensive income. The Effective portion of cash flow hedges is adjusted to the lower of the cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument and the cumulative change in fair value of the hedged item.
Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
If the hedging relationship no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively.
If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, the cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument recognised in cash flow hedging reserve till the period the hedge was effective remains in cash flow hedging reserve until the underlying transaction occurs. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the Statement of Profit and Loss upon the occurrence of the underlying transaction.
For any other cash flow hedges, the amount accumulated in OCI is reclassified to profit or loss as reclassification adjustment in the same period or periods during which the hedged cash flows affect profit or loss.
3.19 Impairment of non-financial assets
Non-financial assets other than inventories, deferred tax assets and non-current assets classified as held for sale are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Corporation estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the asset’s or Cash-Generating Unit’s (CGU) fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. Recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets.
When the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.
3.20 Segment information
Based on “Management Approach” as defined in Ind AS 108 -Operating Segments, the Chief Operating
Decision Maker evaluates the Company’s performance and allocates the resources based on an analysis of various performance indicators by business segments. Inter segment sales and transfers are reflected at market prices.
Unallocable items includes general corporate income and expense items which are not allocated to any business segment.
Segment Policies:
The Company prepares its segment information in conformity with the accounting policies adopted for preparing and presenting the financial statements of the Company as a whole.
The Company is engaged in “Road Infrastructure Projects” which in the context of Ind AS 108 - Operating Segments is considered as the only segment. The Company’s activities are restricted within India and hence no separate geographical segment disclosure is considered necessary.
As per IND AS-108, if a financial report contains both the consolidated financial statements of a parent that is within the scope of Ind AS-108 as well as the parent’s separate financial statements, segment information is required only in the consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, information required to be presented under IND AS-108 has been given in the consolidated financial statements.
3.21 Exceptional items
An item of income or expense which by its size, type or incidence requires disclosure in order to improve an understanding of the performance of the Company is treated as an exceptional item and the same is disclosed in the Statement of Profit and Loss and in the notes forming part of the standalone financial statements.
3.22 Recent Accounting Pronouncement:
(a) Ind AS 117, Insurance Contracts
The Ministry of corporate Affairs (“MCA”) notified the Ind AS 117, Insurance Contracts, under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2024, which is effective from annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2024.
Ind AS 117 Insurance Contracts is a comprehensive new accounting standard for insurance contracts covering recognition and measurement, presentation and disclosure. Ind AS 117 replaces
Ind AS 104 Insurance Contracts. Ind AS 117 applies to all types of insurance contracts, regardless of the type of entities that issue them as well as to certain guarantees and financial instruments with discretionary participation features; a few scope exceptions will apply.
The application of Ind AS 117 had no impact on the Company’s standalone financial statements as the Company has not entered any contracts in the nature of insurance contracts covered under Ind AS 117.
(b) Ind AS 116, Leases
The MCA notified the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Second Amendment Rules, 2024, which amended Ind AS 116, Leases, with respect to lease liability in a sale and leaseback transaction.
The amendment specifies the requirements that a seller-lessee uses in measuring the lease liability arising in a sale and leaseback transaction, to ensure the seller-lessee does not recognise any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use it retains.
The amendment is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2024 and must be applied retrospectively to sale and leaseback transactions entered into after the date of initial application of Ind AS 116.
These amendments do not have any impact on the amount recognised in these standalone financial statements.
As per records of the Company, including its register of shareholders / members and other declarations received from shareholders regarding beneficial interest, the above shareholding represents both legal and beneficial ownership of shares.
There were no shares issued for consideration other than cash during the period of 5 years immediately preceding the reporting date.
c. Terms / rights attached to equity shares
The Company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of '1.00 per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share.
The Company declares and pays dividend in Indian rupees. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend, if any.
During the year ended March 31,2025, the amount of per share dividend recognised as distributions to equity shareholders is '0.40 per equity share of face value of ' 1 per each (March 31, 2024: ' 0.275 per equity share) (refer note 40).
I n 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 shareholders.
Nature and purpose of reserves
a) Securities Premium - Securities Premium is used to record the premium received on issue of shares. It is utilised in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
b) General Reserve - The Company had transferred a portion of the net profit of the Company before declaring dividend to general reserve pursuant to the earlier provisions of Companies Act 1956. Mandatory transfer to general reserve is not required under the Companies Act 2013.
c) Retained Earnings: Retained earnings are the profits that the Company has earned till date, less any transfers to general reserve, dividends or other distributions paid to shareholders.
d) Equity investments through OCI: This represents the cumulative gains or losses arising on investments in equity instruments / units of funds designated at fair value through other comprehensive income.
e) Remeasurements of defined benefit liability / (asset) through OCI : Remeasurements of defined benefit liability / (asset) comprises actuarial gains and losses and return on plan assets (excluding interest income). Below is the movement of remeasurement of defined benefit liability /(assets) :
(i) Term loans (secured)
Indian rupee term loan from banks: a) Rate of interest and security
• Indian rupee term loan from banks of ' 7,374.10 million (March 31, 2024 : ' 8,591.71 million) carries interest rate at the rate 9.50% p.a. to 9.85% p.a. (linked to MCLR plus applicable spread) (March 31,2024 : 9.50% p.a. to 9.55% p.a.) and are secured by pledge of certain units of one of its joint-venture, charge on escrow account opened with the banks along with certain receivables from related parties and others, debt service reserve account and subservient charge on the current assets of the Company to the extent of 100% of the outstanding loan.
b) Repayment schedule March 31, 2025:
• Loan amounting to ' 4,245.10 million is repayable in 39 structured monthly installments commencing from April 30, 2025.
• Loan amounting to ' 3,129.00 million is repayable in 51 structured monthly installments commencing from April 30, 2025.
March 31, 2024:
• Loan amounting to ' 4,882.61 million is repayable in 51 structured monthly installments commencing from April 30, 2024.
• Loan amounting to ' 3,709.10 million is repayable in 63 structured monthly installments commencing from April 30, 2024.
c) Availed and repayment during the year
• Loan amounting to ' Nil (March 31,2024 : ' 14,000.00 million) has been availed during the current reporting year.
• Loan amounting to ' 1,217.61 million (March 31, 2024 : ' 5,408.29 million) has been repaid during the current reporting year.
(ii) 7.11% Senior Secured USD Notes
7.11% Senior Secured USD Notes issued by the Company is listed on India International Exchange Limited.
a) Rate of interest and security
The Senior secured USD Notes carries interest rate @ 7.11% per annum and are secured by a first ranking pledge over a portion of holding the fully paid-up and voting equity shares and sub-ordinated debt in IRB MP Expressway Private Limited (excluding six shares held by nominee shareholders) and certain portion of units holding in IRB Infrastructure Trust, together with all of the rights, title, interests, benefits, claims and demands whatsoever in respect of these shares, subordinated debt and units provided by the borrower, both present and future; and a first ranking charge over the Escrow Account, together with all cash flows, receivables and other assets and securities which represent all amounts in such account and all of the moneys, securities, instruments, investments and other properties deposited in, credited to or required to be deposited in or credited to or lying to the credit of such account, both present and future.
b) Repayment schedule -
The Senior secured USD Notes aggregating to ' 63,330.24 million (equivalent to USD 740 million) [(March 31, 2024: ' 45,021.91 million (equivalent to USD 540 million))] is repayable as 8 structured installment per schedule commencing from September 11, 2028.
c) Availed and repayment during the year
• Loan amounting to '17,188.45 million (equivalent to USD 200.00 million) [(March 31, 2024: ' 44,596.36 million (equivalent to USD 540.00 million))] has been availed during the current reporting year.
• There is no repayment during current and previous reporting year.
(iii) Non-convertible Debentures (NCD) (listed)
a) Rate of interest and security
i) From Bank - Listed NCD 2,000 (March 31, 2024 : 2,000) of face value of '1,10,000 (March 31, 2024 : ' 5,20,000) each:
Secured, redeemable, listed Non-convertible Debentures of '220.00 million (March 31,2024 : ' 1,040.00 million) carries interest rates at 9.55% (March 31,2024 : 9.55% ) and are secured by pledge of units of a joint venture and subservient charge on the current asset of the Company to the extent of 125% of the outstanding NCD amount and escrow account.
*The tax rate on long-term capital gains for both financial and non-financial assets has been reduced from 20% to 12.5%.
However, the indexation benefit for the sale of long-term assets has been removed. As a result, any sale of long-term assets
after July 23, 2024, will be taxed at 12.5% without the indexation benefit.
Note 29 : Exceptional Item
With regulatory changes relating to operations of Infrastructure Investment Trust, coupled with changes in business environment
and emerging business opportunities, the Company has aligned its business model with respect to its investment in IRB
Infrastructure Trust, IRB InvIT Fund and related assets (“InvITs & Related Assets”).
i) Consequently, during the quarter ended December 31, 2024, the Company assessed its eligible investments, including interest in joint ventures meeting the required conditions under Ind AS 28, “Investment in Joint ventures and Associates”, read with Ind AS 27 “Separate Financial Statements” for measurement at fair value through profit and loss account (“FVTPL”). Accordingly, on initial recognition, fair value gain of ' 47,949.12 million (net of deferred tax of ' 16,126.57 million) has been recognised and presented as ‘Exceptional items’ in the Audited Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.
ii) Subsequent gain on measurement of these investments at fair value have been recognised and presented as “Gain on InvITs & Related Assets as per fair value measurement” under revenue from operations in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss.
iii) “Dividend / Interest income from InvITs & Related Assets” have been presented separately under revenue from operations from the date of initial recognition on account of the above change.
Notes:
i. The Company does not expect any outflow of economic resources in respect of the above and therefore no provision is made in respect thereof.
ii. The Company has provided corporate guarantee to the lenders against outstanding project facility including mobilisation advance bank guaranee of the subsidiary companies and joint ventures to make good the shortfall, if any, between the secured obligations of the subsidiary companies and joint ventures and the termination payment receivable from the Authority in the event of termination of the Concession Agreement. As on March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, since the termination clause has neither triggered nor expected to trigger in the foreseeable future for any of the subsidiary and joint venture, the said liability is considered as remote.
iii. The Company’s pending litigations comprise of claims against the Company primarily by the commuters. The Company has reviewed all its pending litigations and proceedings and has adequately provided for where provisions are required and disclosed contingent liabilities where applicable, in its standalone financial statements. The Company has not provided for or disclosed contingent liabilities for matters considered as remote for pending litigations/public litigations(PI L)/claims the commuters wherein the management is confident, based on the internal legal assessment and advice of its lawyers that these litigations would not result into any liabilities. The Company does not expect the outcome of these proceedings to have a material adverse effect on the standalone financial statements.
iv. The Company has issued a corporate guarantee in favour of lenders for working capital facilities sanctioned to its subsidiary. The outstanding balance under these facilities, as at March 31, 2025, aggregated to ' 4,263.49 million (March 31,2024 : ' 4,100.66 million).
v. The Company has no material tax litigations in the current period and previous year.
vi. Refer note 33 for related party transactions / balances.
The cost of quoted investmemts is '7,652.57 million (March 31, 2024 : '10,309.28 million).
The Company has applied the factors and disclosed the quantitative information under Ind AS 113 based on the classes of assets and liabilities for the purpose of the above disclosures considering the risk profile of financial assets and liabilities.
The management assessed that investments, trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, other bank balances, loans, other financial assets, borrowings including bank overdrafts, trade payables and other financial liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short term maturities of these instruments.
The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities is included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.
The discount for lack of marketability represents the amounts that the Company has determined that market participants would take into account when pricing the investments.
The above investments does not include equity investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures which are carried at cost. However, from the quarter ended December 31, 2024 the investments in joint venture are measured at FVTPL, refer Note 29 and hence are required to be disclosed as per Ind AS 107 ‘Financial Instrument Disclosure.
a) out of the above, ' 202.12 million on account of fair valuation is reflected under note 21 “Gain on InvITs & Related Assets as per fair value measurement
b) refer note 33 for related party transactions and balances Note 37 : Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Company’s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company’s activities.
The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework.
In performing its operating, investing and financing activities, the Company is exposed to the Credit risk, Liquidity risk and Market risk.
Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk excluding hedge risk (refer note 48) and other price risk, such as equity price risk and commodity risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include loans and borrowings, deposits, FVTOCI investments and derivative financial instruments.
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. The Company is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily trade receivables) and from its financing activities, including deposits with banks and financial institutions, foreign exchange transactions and other financial instruments.
Financial instruments
Credit risk from balances with banks, trade receivables, loans and advances and financial institutions is managed by the Company top management 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. Counterparty credit limits are reviewed by the top management on an annual basis, and may be updated throughout the year subject to approval of the Company’s board of directors. The limits are set to minimise the concentration of risks and therefore mitigate financial loss through counterparty’s potential failure to make payments.
Investment in Equity shares/units
The Company has investments in equity shares / units and non-covertible debentures. The settlement of such instruments is linked to the completion of the respective underlying projects. Such Financial Assets are not impaired as on the reporting date.
Trade receivables
Concentration of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are high, due to the Company’s customer base being limited. All trade receivables are reviewed and assessed for default on a quarterly basis. Based on historical experience of collecting receivables indicate a low credit risk.
Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations 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 is exposed to the effects of fluctuation in the prevailing foreign currency exchange rates on its financial position and cash flows. The Company’s exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relates primarily to the Company’s operating activities (when expense is denominated in a foreign currency) and the Company’s foreign currency loan i.e. Senior Secured USD Notes (SSN). The amount of SSN outstanding as at March 31,2025 is ' 63,330.24 million (USD : 740 million) and March 31,2024 : 45,021.91 million (USD : 540 million) . The Company has hedged 100% of it’s foreign currency loan to that extent, the Company is not exposed to foreign currency risk.
Foreign currency sensitivity
The following tables demonstrate the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in USD exchange rates, with all other variables held constant. The impact on the Company’s profit before tax is due to changes in the fair value of monetary liabilities (i.e.unhedged exposures for foreign currency trade payables). With all other variables held constant, the Company’s profit before tax is affected through the impact on change of foreign currency rate on Trade payables, as follows:
Derivative financial instruments
The Company holds derivative financial instruments such as Principal only swap/Coupon only swap / Cross surrency swap to mitigate the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates. The counter party for these contracts is generally a bank. These derivative financial instruments are valued based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the market place. (refer note 48 for details of derivative instruments).
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. Interest rate sensitivity
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates on that portion of loans and borrowings affected, after excluding the credit exposure on fixed rate borrowing. With all other variables held constant, the Company’s profit before tax is affected through the impact on floating rate borrowings, as follows:
Note 39 : Capital management
Capital includes equity attributable to the equity holders to ensure that it maintains an efficient capital structure and healthy capital ratios in order to support its business and maximise shareholder value. The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, in light of changes in economic conditions or its business requirements. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes during the year ended March 31,2025 and year ended March 31,2024.
The Company monitors capital using a gearing ratio, which is net debt divided by total capital plus net debt. Net debt is calculated as loans and borrowings less cash and cash equivalents.
Dividends paid during the year ended March 31,2025 include an amount of '0.10 per equity share towards interim dividend for the year ended March 31, 2024 and an amount of ' 0.30 per equity share towards interim dividends for the year ended March 31, 2025.
Dividends paid during the year ended March 31, 2024 include an amount of ' 0.075 per equity share towards interim dividend for the year ended March 31, 2023 and an amount of ' 0.20 per equity share towards interim dividends for the year ended March 31, 2024.
(e) Performance obligation
The Company undertakes Engineering, Procurement and Construction business. The ongoing contracts with customers are for road construction. The type of work in these contracts involve construction, engineering, designing, etc.
The Company evaluates whether each contract consists of a single performance obligation or multiple performance obligations. Contracts where the Company provides a significant integration service to the customer by combining all the goods and services are concluded to have a single performance obligations. Contracts with no significant integration service, and where the customer can benefit from each unit on its own, are concluded to have multiple performance obligations. In such cases consideration is allocated to each performance obligation, based on standalone selling prices. Where the Company enters into multiple contracts with the same customer, the Company evaluates whether the contract is to be combined or not by evaluating factors such as commercial objective of the contract, consideration negotiated with the customer and whether the individual contracts have single performance obligations or not.
The Company recognises contract revenue over time as the performance creates or enhances an asset controlled by the customer. For such arrangements revenue is recognised using cost based input methods. Revenue is recognised with respect to the stage of completion, which is assessed with reference to the proportion of contract costs incurred for the work performed at the balance sheet date relative to the estimated total contract costs.
Any costs incurred that do not contribute to satisfying performance obligations are excluded from the Company’s input methods of revenue recognition as the amounts are not reflective of our transferring control of the system to the customer. Significant judgment is required to evaluate assumptions related to the amount of net contract revenues, including the impact of any performance incentives, liquidated damages, and other forms of variable consideration.
I f estimated incremental costs on any contract, are greater than the net contract revenues, the Company recognizes the entire estimated loss in the year the loss becomes known. Variations in contract work, claims, incentive payments are included in contract revenue to the extent that may have been agreed with the customer and are capable of being reliably measured.
(f) Revenue recognition for future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially satisfied) :
While disclosing the aggregate amount of transaction price yet to be recognised as revenue towards unsatisfied (or partially) satisfied performance obligations, along with the board time band for the expected time to recognise those revenue, the Company has applied the practical expedient in Ind AS 115.
Unsatisfied (or partially satisfied) performance obligations are subject to variability due to several factors such as terminations, changes in scope of contracts, periodic revalidations of the estimates, economic factors (changes in tax laws etc). The aggregate value of transaction price allocated to unsatisfied (or partially satisfied) performance obligations is '23,711.38 million (March 31, 2024 : '57,331.20 million) is expected to be recognised as revenue in the next one to three years. No consideration from contracts with customers is excluded from the amount mentioned above.
(g) Practical expedients:
Applying the practical expedient in paragraph 63 of Ind AS 115, the Company does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if at contract inception it is expected that the year between when the entity transfers a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less.
The Company applies practical expedient in paragraph 121 of Ind AS 115 and does not disclose information about remaining performance obligations for EPC contracts that have original expected duration of one year or less.
(h) Information about major customers
Revenue from two customers of the Company is ' 20,331.80 million (March 31, 2024 : three customers of '30,158.37 million) which is more than 10% of the Company’s total revenue.
Note 45 : IRB Pathankot Amritsar Toll Road Limited (IPATL)
The Company being an EPC contractor, recognised revenue in the financial year 2022-23 aggregating ' 418 Crores as one time income, in relation to claims awarded to IRB Pathankot Amritsar Toll Road Limited (IPATL), upon a favourable judicial award. As the matter was further disputed at the Higher Authority in July 2023, IPATL has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Hon’ble Supreme Court which had been admitted. Based on legal opinion, the management believes that there is no material change in its financial position as at date.
Management is of the view that investment in mutual fund shall not form part of disclosure under section 186 (11) read with
Schedule VI of the Act since they do not fall under the definition of body corporate as defined in Section 2 of the Companies
Act, 2013.
The Company is engaged in the business of providing infrastructural facilities as per Section 186 (11) read with Schedule
VI of the Companies Act 2013. Accordingly, disclosures under Section 186 of the Act in respect of loan made, investments,
guarantees given or security provided is not applicable to the Company.
Note :
(a) IRB Infrastructure Trust (“Trust”) has received approval for listing of its units on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The Units of the Trust has been listed on NSE with effect from April 3, 2023.
(b) Samakhiyali Tollway Private Limited ceases to be subsidiary on December 27, 2023 and is considered a joint venture of the Company from December 28, 2023.
(c) IRB Golconda Expressway Private Limited ceases to be subsidiary on August 10, 2023 and is considered a joint venture of the Company from August 11,2023.
(d) The Company has sold 41% stake in Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited (“MBEL”) to IRB Infrastructure Trust on December 27, 2024 for an aggregate consideration of ' 8,746.14 million. The Company continues to hold balance 10% stake in MBEL.
(ii) Hedging activities Foreign Currency Risk
The Company is exposed to foreign currency risks as explained in note 37 above. In line with the Risk Management Policy, the Company has hedged almost 100% of it’s foreign currency borrowings. To that extent, the Company is not exposed to foreign currency risk.
All borrowing related hedges are accounted for as cash flow hedges.
Interest Rate Risk
The Company is not exposed to interest rate risks on fixed rate borrowings as explained in note 37 above.
(iii) Hedge Effectiveness
There is an economic relationship between the hedged items and the hedging instruments as the terms of the hedge contracts match the terms of hedge items. The Company has established a hedge ratio of 1:1 for the hedging relationships as the underlying risk of the foreign exchange are identical to the hedged risk components. To test the hedge effectiveness, the Company compares the changes in the fair value of the hedging instruments against the changes in fair value of the hedged items attributable to the hedged risks.
(iv) Source of Hedge ineffectiveness
I n case of foreign currency risk, the main source of hedge ineffectiveness is the effect of the counterparty and the Company’s own credit risk on the fair value of hedge contracts, which is not reflected in the fair value of the hedged items. The effect of this is not expected to be material.
(v) Disclosures of effects of Cash Flow Hedge Accounting
Hedging instruments
The Company has taken derivatives to hedge its borrowings and Interest accrued thereon
e Trade receivable turnover ratio: Revenue from services /Average (Trade receivable and contract assets) f Trade payables turnover ratio = Net Credit Purchases / Average Trade Payables g Net profit margin (in %) : profit after tax / Revenue from operation h Net capital turnover ratio = Net Sales / Working Capital
i ROCE : Earning before exceptional item, interest and taxes / Capital Employed (Capital Employed = Tangible Net Worth Total Debt Deferred Tax Liability)
j Return on investment (ROI) : (MV(T1) - MV(T0) - Sum [C(t)]} / (MV(T0) Sum [W(t) * C(t)]}
T1 = End of time period TO = Beginning of time period
t = Specific date falling between T1 and TO MV(T1) = Market Value at T1
MV(TO) = Market Value at TO C(t) = Cash inflow, cash outflow on specific date
W(t) = Weight of the net cash flow (i.e. either net inflow or net outflow) on day ‘t', calculated as [T1 - t] / T1
Note 51 : Disclosure required for Borrowing based on security of current assets
The Company has been sanctioned overdraft limits of ' 13,158.50 million, in aggregate, from banks on the basis of security of fixed deposits placed with banks. The Company is not required to file quarterly returns or statements with such banks. The Company has not been sanctioned any fund base working capital limits from any financial institutions.
Note 52 : Disclosure of Struck off companies
The Company does not have any transactions with companies struck off under section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 or section 560 of Companies Act, 1956.
Note 53 : Other Statutory Information
(a) The Company do not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with ROC beyond the statutory period.
(b) The Company do 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).
(c) The Company is not declared as wilful defaulter by any bank of financial institution or other lenders.
(d) 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:
(i) 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
(ii) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(e) 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:
(i) 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
(ii) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(f) The Company does not have any approved schemes of arrangements during the year
(g) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the current year.
(h) The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the Company for holding any Benami property.
Note 54 : Events after reporting date
Where events occurring after the balance sheet date provide evidence of conditions that existed at the end of the reporting year, the impact of such events is adjusted with the standalone financial statements. Otherwise, events after the balance sheet date of material size or nature are only disclosed.
Note 55 : Previous year comparatives
Previous year's figures have been regrouped/reclassified, wherever necessary, to confirm to current year's classification. Note 56 : Other Matter
Information with regard to the additional information and other disclosures to be disclosed by way of notes to Financial Statements as specified in Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 is either ‘nil ‘ or ‘ not applicable ‘ to the Company for the year.
As per our report of even date.
For M S K A & Associates For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of
Chartered Accountants IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited
ICAI Firm Registration Number: 105047W CIN: L65910MH1998PLC115967
Siddharth Iyer Virendra D. Mhaiskar Deepali V. Mhaiskar
Partner Chairman & Managing Director Whole Time Director
Membership No.: 116084 DIN: 00183554 DIN: 00309884
For Gokhale & Sathe Rajpaul Sharma Satinder Singh Rana
Chartered Accountants Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer
Registration Number: 103264W
Chinmaya Deval Mehul N. Patel Tushar Kawedia
Partner Company Secretary Chief Financial Officer
Membership No.: 148652 Membership No.: A14302 Membership No.: 123585
Place: Mumbai Place: Mumbai
Date: May 19, 2025 Date: May 19, 2025
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