Impairment assessment of goodwill as at March 31,2023:

The Company has performed the annual impairment assessment of the goodwill by determining the "value in use" of the Cash Generating Unit (CGU) as an aggregate of present value of cash flow projections covering a five year period and the terminal value. The management considers the entire business operations of the Company as a single CGU for the impairment assessment. Determination of value in use involves significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reporting CGU's expected future cash flows. These estimates and assumptions, primarily include, but not limited to, the Industry trend, the revenue growth and profitability during the forecasted period, the discount rate and the terminal growth rate.

Considering the historical performance of the CGU and based on the forward looking estimates, revisions were made to the cash flow projections and other key assumptions such as discount rate and the perpetual growth rate. The cash flows are discounted using a post tax discount rate of 13.5%. The terminal value of cash generating unit is arrived at by extrapolating cash flows of latest forecasted year to perpetuity considering a nil growth rate.

During the year ended March 31,2023, the testing did not result in any impairment in the carrying amount of goodwill.

Sensitivity Analysis:

Reasonable sensitivities in key assumptions is unlikely to cause the carrying amount to exceed the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit.

(ii) No trade receivables are due from directors or other officers of the Company or any of them severally or jointly with any other person. Further, no loans are due from firms or private companies in which any director is a partner, a director or a member.

(iii) Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally settled on terms of credit periods agreed with the customers, which is generally in line with the industry the Company operates.

(iv) Refer note 39A for information about credit risk and currency risk which may impact trade receivables.

(v) Refer note 37 for trade receivables from related parties.

(vi) The Company has determined the allowance for credit losses based on historical loss experience adjusted to reflect current and estimated future economic conditions.

In computing the expected credit losses, the Company has also considered external sources of information relating to its customers' credit risk that were available in public domain to estimate the probability of default in future.

b. Terms/rights attached to equity shares

The Company has only one class of equity shares issued having a par value of ' 10/- per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share.

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 shareholders.

c. Dividend details

The Company declares and pays dividends in Indian Rupees. The final dividend proposed by Board of Directors of ' 1.50 per equity share (March 31,2022 - ' 1.50 per equity share) is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting upon which the liability will be recorded in the books.

The final dividend for the year 2021-22 proposed by the Board and approved by the shareholders at the 35th Annual General Meeting, has been paid to the eligible shareholders during the year ended March 31,2023.

The Company has reviewed the various liabilities/ claims relating to indirect taxes and estimated the provision for contingencies based on assessment of its probability of outflows. These provisions have not been discounted as it is not practicable for the Company to estimate the timing of the provision utilisation and cash outflows, if any, pending resolution.

(ii) Other provision of ' 370.30 million represents accrual for fair value of obligations payable relating to certain transactions of acquired Company for earlier periods (i.e. prior to acquisition by the Company vide a NCLT approved scheme of amalgamation in 2018-19). The timing of utilisation of provision depends on the outcome of the decisions of the appropriate authorities and the Company's rights for future appeals.

(iii) All funds managed by Timken India Provident Fund Trust was transferred to EPFO by July 15, 2022.

(i) During FY 2018-19, the Company acquired ABC Bearings Limited vide a NCLT approved Scheme of amalgamation. The Company continues to apply the initial recognition exemption under Ind AS 12 in respect of recognition of deferred tax liability on Goodwill arising out of the aforesaid acquisition.

(ii) Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities have been offset wherever the Company has a legally enforceable right to set-off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and where the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relates to income tax levied by the same taxation authorities.

(iii) The Company has done a detailed analysis of future recoverability of the Deferred Tax assets based on the internal and external information and expects, the recoverability of the Deferred Tax asset is not impacted.

The Company is subject to tax assessments and ongoing proceedings from the Income Tax department. Management periodically reviews and evaluates various tax positions taken in tax returns , including unresolved tax disputes, which involves interpretation of applicable tax regulations and judicial precedents. Current tax liability and tax asset balances are presented, after recognising as appropriate, provision for taxes payable and contingencies basis management's assessment (including tax experts based on requirement) of outcome of such ongoing proceedings and amounts that may become payable to the tax authorities. Considering the nature of such estimates and uncertainties involved, the amount of such provisions may change upon final resolution of the matters with tax authorities.

(i) Export benefits available under prevalent schemes are accrued as revenue in the year in which the goods are exported and only when there is reasonable assurance that the conditions attached to them will be complied with, and the amounts will be received.

(ii) Performance obligations and remaining performance obligations:

The remaining performance obligation disclosure provides the aggregate amount of the transaction price yet to be recognised as at the end of the reporting period and an explanation as to when the Company expects to recognise these amounts in revenue. Applying the practical expedient as given in Ind AS 115, the Company has not disclosed the remaining performance obligation related disclosures for contracts that have original expected duration of one year or less.

(iii) Refer note 37 for revenue from related parties.

Indirect tax contingencies

The Company has outstanding disputes with Indirect tax authorities mainly relating to treatment of characterisations and classification of certain items. Direct tax contingencies

The Company has outstanding dispute with Direct tax authorities mainly relating to tax treatment of certain expenses claimed as deductions, computation or allowances.

Other claims

The Company has outstanding disputes from various other statutes, which is consolidated for disclosure as the value is not material.

These demands are being contested by the Company based on the management evaluation and advice of consultants as appropriate. In respect of above matters, future cash outflows are determinable only on receipt of judgments/decisions, which are pending at various authorities and the Company's rights for future appeals.

The Company does not expect any reimbursements in respect of the above contingent liabilities.

The Company has reviewed all its pending litigations and proceedings and has adequately provided for where provisions are required and disclosed as contingent liabilities where applicable, in its financial statements.

The Company does not expect the outcome of these proceedings to have a materially adverse effect on its financial statements.

NOTE 35 : SEGMENT INFORMATION Operating Segment:

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which discrete financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) in deciding how to allocate resources and assessing performance. Information reported to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) for the assessment of segment performance focuses on the types of products and services delivered or provided. The Company's CODM is the Board of the Company.

The Company has only one reportable primary segment, viz. 'Bearings and allied goods & services'. Accordingly, no separate disclosure of segment information has been made.

Entity wide disclosures

a) The revenue from the reportable segment 'Bearings and allied goods & services' for year ended March 31,2023'28,066.10 million ( March 31,2022 ' 22,032.44 million)

1. 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 investing activities, primarily cash & cash equivalents.

i. Trade receivables

Customer credit risk is managed in accordance with the Company's established policy, procedures and controls relating to customer credit risk management. Credit quality of a customer is assessed and individual credit limits are defined in accordance with this assessment. Outstanding customer receivables are regularly monitored through credit lock and release effectively managing the exposure.

An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date on an individual basis for major customers. In addition, a large number of minor receivables are grouped into homogenous groups and assessed for impairment collectively. The calculation is based on historical data. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of the financial assets disclosed in Note 14. The Company does not hold any collateral as security. The Company evaluates the concentration of risk with respect to trade receivables as low, as most of its external customers (other than related party customers) are established players in their industry or are distributors/ dealers against which the Company holds security deposit as its policy and operate in largely independent markets. All the related party receivables are from various Timken group companies where there is a minimal default risk.

The Company determines the allowance for credit losses based on historical loss experience adjusted to reflect current and estimated future economic conditions. The Company considered current and anticipated future economic conditions relating to industries the Company deals with and the countries where it operates. In calculating expected credit loss, the Company has also considered related credit information for its customer, that's available in public domain to estimate the probability of default in future.

ii. Cash & Cash equivalents and Other financial assets

Credit risk from balances with banks is managed by the Company's treasury department in accordance with the Company's policy. Investment of surplus funds are made for deposit with banks and short-term liquid funds of rated mutual funds. Investments and Bank deposits are reviewed by the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

Credit risk arising from short term liquid fund investments, cash & cash equivalents and other balances with banks is limited and no collaterals are held against these because the counterparties are banks and recognised financial institutions. None of the financial instruments of the Company result in material exposure of credit risk as at March 31,2023.

Other financial assets mainly include, loans and security deposits given, other receivables. There are no indications that defaults in payment obligations would occur in respect of these financial assets.

2. 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. The Company is exposed to different types of market risks. For the Company, the market risk is the possibility of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices which may affect the value of the Company's financial assets, liabilities or expected future cash flows.

i. Commodity Risk

Commodity risk for the Company is mainly related to fluctuations in steel prices which drives the prices of steel bars, tubes and wire rods. Since, steel is the primary input materials for making of rings, rollers and cages, which are used in manufacturing the final products , any fluctuation in steel prices can lead to drop in operating margin. Most of these input materials are procured from approved vendors and subject to price negotiations. In order to mitigate the risk associated with raw material and components prices, the Company manages its procurement through productivity improvements, expanding vendor base and constant pricing negotiation with vendors. The Company renegotiates the prices with its customers in case there is more than normal deviation in the prices of its major raw materials. Additionally, the processes and policies related to such risks are reviewed and controlled by senior management team.

ii. 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 risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates on its financial liabilities including trade and other payables etc., which are mainly in US Dollars are mitigated through the natural hedge alignment, as Company's export sales are predominantly in US dollars and such economic exposure through trade and other receivables in US dollars provide natural alignment. Hence, a reasonable variation in the Foreign exchange rate would not have much impact on the profit or loss / equity of the Company. Net foreign currency exposure also reviewed by the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

iii. 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 interest rate risks arises primarily from security deposits from distributors. The Company has taken interest earning security deposits from the distributors as disclosed in note No.24. An increase / decrease of 1% of interest rate, the profit for the year ended March 31,2023 would decrease / increase by ' 0.29 million ( Year ending March 31,2022'0.31 million)

3. Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is defined as a risk that the Company will not be able to meet its obligations on time or at a reasonable price. An effective liquidity risk management takes into consideration in maintaining optimum level of cash and cash equivalents and the availability of funding through credit facilities at a reasonable cost to meet the obligation when due. The Company's treasury department drives the liquidity, funding as well as settlement management. Additionally, the processes and policies related to such risks are reviewed and controlled by senior management team. Management continuously reviews the actual cash flows and forecasts the expected cash flows to monitor the liquidity position. The Company has large investments and deposits either in short term liquid funds or in bank deposits, which can be converted to cash at a very short notice and hence carry negligible liquidity risk. All the current financial liabilities of the Company are due to be paid with in twelve months from the Balance sheet date. All non-current financial liabilities are due to be paid in more than twelve months from the Balance sheet date. However the interest component of all the non-current financial liabilities if any will be payable as and when due, which may be with in twelve months from the date of Balance sheet date.

NOTE 40 : GRATUITY AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PLANS

Refer Note 2.7.11 for accounting policy on Employee benefits

The Company has a defined benefit gratuity plan (funded). Every employee who has completed five years or more of service gets a gratuity on departure at 15 days salary (last drawn salary) for each completed year of service. Certain employees who has completed more than 30 years of service gets one month salary for every completed year of service in excess of 30 years.

The Company also has a Death Benefit Scheme (unfunded) for specific employee group where the immediate beneficiaries are entitled to a monthly fixed sum till the date of superannuation, for death in harness.

Entire fund managed by Timken India Provident Fund Trust was transferred to EPFO by July 15, 2022. Effective this date the entire Provident Fund management shall be with EPFO. Prior to this date, for certain employees, the Company had a separate Provident Fund Trust (funded) whereby, the employees were entitled to benefits as per Provident Fund Act / Trust Deed. Any shortfall for the Trust was borne by the Company, hence the same was treated as a defined benefit scheme. The actuary had provided a valuation and determined the fund assets and obligations as at March 31,2022. The corresponding disclosures mentioned below were to the extent of the shortfall in the interest guaranteed on the provident fund vis-a-vis the interest rate notified by the Government.

NOTE 42 : ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION NOT DISCLOSED ELSEWHERE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(a) There are no properties / assets which are not held or registered in the name of the Company (benami property), other than those disclosed in these standalone financial statements.

(b) Transactions and balances with companies which have been removed from register of Companies [struck off companies] as at the above reporting periods is Nil.

(c) The Company has not traded / invested in Crypto currency.

(d) The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with Registrar of Companies beyond the statutory period.

(e) 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

(f) 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 to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries

(g) The Company has no 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).

(h) The Company is not a declared willful defaulter by any bank or financial Institution or other lender.

NOTE 43 : Pursuant to the amendments in Rule 3(5) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 from August 5, 2022, back-up of the books of account and other books and papers of the Company maintained in electronic mode, including at a place outside India, if any, shall be kept in servers physically located in India on a 'daily' basis. The Company plans to meet this requirement during the financial year 2023-24.

NOTE 44 : PREVIOUS PERIOD COMPARATIVES

Previous year figures have been regrouped or reclassified wherever necessary to conform to current year's grouping or classification.