a) Rights, preferences and restrictions:

The Company has one class of shares referred to as equity shares having a par value of ' 10 each.

i) Equity shares

I n the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive any of the remaining assets of the Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts and preference shares, if any. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the shareholders.

Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share.

ii) Dividend

The Company declares and pays dividend in Indian rupees. The dividend proposed by the Board is subject to the approval of shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend.

b) Shares reserved for allotment at a later date

56 equity shares are held in abeyance due to disputes at the time of earlier rights issues.

Nature and purpose of reserves

a) General reserve

General reserve represents amount appropriated out of retained earnings pursuant to the earlier provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. Mandatory transfer to general reserve is not required under the Companies Act, 2013.

b) Retained earnings

Retained earnings are the profits that the Company has earned till date, less, any transfers to general reserve, any transfers from or to other comprehensive income, dividends or other distributions paid to shareholders.

c) Capital redemption reserve

In accordance with Section 69 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has created capital redemption reserve equal to the nominal value of the shares bought back as an appropriation from general reserve.

d) FVTOCI equity instruments

The Company has elected to recognise changes in the fair value of certain investments in equity securities in other comprehensive income. These changes are accumulated within the FVTOCI equity instruments reserve within equity. The Company transfers amounts from this reserve to retained earnings when the relevant equity securities are derecognised.

e) Cash flow hedge reserve

The Company uses hedging instruments as part of its management of foreign currency risk associated with its highly probable forecast sale and inventory purchases and interest rate risk associated with variable interest rate borrowings. For hedging foreign currency risk, the Company uses foreign currency forward contracts, foreign currency option contracts and interest rate swaps. They are designated as cash flow hedges to the extent these hedges are effective, the change in fair value of the hedging instrument is recognised in the cash flow hedging reserve. Amounts recognised in the cash flow hedging reserve is reclassified to profit or loss when the hedged item affects profit or loss (for example, sales and interest payments). When the forecast transaction results in the recognition of a non-financial asset (for example, inventory), the amount recognised in the cash flow hedging reserve is adjusted against the carrying amount of the non-financial asset.

i) Information about individual provisions and significant estimates

a) Compensated absences

The Compensated absences cover the liability for sick and earned leave. Out of the total amount disclosed above, the amount of ' 8.09 cr (March 31, 2022: ' 9.34 cr) is presented as current since the Company does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for any of these obligations. However, based on past experience, the Company does not expect all employees to take the full amount of accrued leave or require payment within the next 12 months.

b) Others

Regulatory and other claims:

The Company has provided for certain regulatory and other charges for which it has received claims. The provision represents the unpaid amount that it expects to incur | pay for which the obligating event has already arisen as on the reporting date.

Effluent disposal:

The Company has provided for expenses it estimates to incur for safe disposal of effluent in line with the regulatory framework it operates in. The provision represents the unpaid amount it expects to incur for which the obligating event has already arisen as on the reporting date.

a) Security details

Working capital loans repayable on demand from banks (March 31, 2023: ' 5.41 cr, March 31, 2022: ' 72.94 cr) is secured by hypothecation of tangible current assets, namely, inventories and book debts of the Company as a whole and also secured by second and subservient charge on immovable and movable assets of the Company to the extent of individual bank limit as mentioned in joint consortium documents. This also extends to guarantees and letters of credit given by the bankers aggregating to ' 200.08 cr (March 31, 2022: ' 195.80 cr).

b) Quarterly statement of current assets filed with banks during the year are in agreement with the books of accounts.

c) The carrying amount of assets hypothecated | mortgaged as security for borrowing limits are

The above sensitivity analyses are 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 while calculating the defined benefit liability recognised in the Standalone Balance Sheet.

The methods and types of assumptions used in preparing the sensitivity analysis did not change as compared to the previous year.

Risk exposure

Through its defined benefit plans, the Company is exposed to a number of risks, the most significant of which are detailed below:

i) Asset volatility

The plan liabilities are calculated using a discount rate set with reference to bond yields, if plan assets underperform this yield, this will create a deficit. Most of the plan asset investments are in fixed income securities with high grades and in government securities. These are subject to interest rate risk. The Company has a risk management strategy where the

aggregate amount of risk exposure on a portfolio level is maintained at a fixed range. All deviations from the range are corrected by rebalancing the portfolio. It intends to maintain the above investment mix in the coming years.

ii) Changes in bond yields

A decrease in bond yields will increase plan liabilities, although this will be partially offset by an increase in the value of other bond holdings.

The Company actively monitors how the duration and the expected yield of the investments are matching the expected cash outflows arising from the employee benefit obligations. It has not changed the processes used to manage its risks from previous periods. Investments are well diversified, such that the failure of any single investment will not have a material impact on the overall level of assets. A large portion of assets consists of insurance funds; it also invests in corporate bonds and special deposit schemes. The plan asset mix is in compliance with the requirements of the respective local regulations.

Expected contributions to post-employment benefit plans for the year ending March 31, 2024, are ' 4.17 cr.

Provident fund

The Company has established an employee provident fund trust for employees based at Ankleshwar. It is administered by the Company to which both the employee and the employer make monthly contributions equal to 12% of basic salary of employee. The contribution of the Company to the provident fund for all employees is charged to the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss. In case of any liability arising due to shortfall between the return from its investments and the administered interest rate, the same is required to be provided for by the Company. The actuary has provided an actuarial valuation and indicated that the interest shortfall liability is ' nil. The Company has contributed the following amounts towards provident fund during the respective period ended:

There were no transfers between any levels during the year.

Level 1: This includes financial instruments measured using quoted prices. The fair value of all equity instruments that are traded on the stock exchanges is valued using the closing price as at the reporting period.

Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example over-the-counter derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques, which maximise the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. The mutual fund units are valued using the closing net assets value. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2.

Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level 3.

b) Valuation techniques used to determine fair value

Specific valuation techniques used to value financial instruments include:

i) the use of quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments,

ii) the fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts are determined using forward exchange rates at the Standalone Balance Sheet date,

iii) the fair value of foreign currency option contracts is determined using the Black Scholes valuation model,

iv) the fair value of the remaining financial instruments is determined using discounted cash flow analysis.

All of the resulting fair value estimates are included in levels 1, 2 and 3.

c) Valuation processes

The Finance department of the Company includes a team that performs the valuations of financial assets and liabilities with assistance from independent external experts when required, for financial reporting purposes, including level 3 fair values.

The carrying amounts of trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, other bank balances, dividend receivables, other receivables, trade payables, capital creditors, other liabilities are considered to be the same as their fair values due to the current and short-term nature of such balances.

The fair values for loans and investments in preference shares were calculated based on cash flows discounted using a prevailing lending rate at the time of inception.

Note 29.8 Financial risk management

Risk management is an integral part of the business practices of the Company. The framework of risk management concentrates on formalising a system to deal with the most relevant risks, building on existing management practices, knowledge and structures. With the help of a reputed international consultancy firm, the Company has developed and implemented a comprehensive risk management system to ensure that risks to the continued existence of the Company as a going concern and to its growth are identified and remedied on a timely basis. While defining and developing the formalised risk management system, leading standards and practices have been considered. The risk management system is relevant to business reality, pragmatic and simple and involves the following:

i) Risk identification and definition: Focused on identifying relevant risks, creating | updating clear definitions to ensure undisputed understanding along with details of the underlying root causes | contributing factors.

ii) Risk classification: Focused on understanding the various impacts of risks and the level of influence on its root causes. This involves identifying various processes generating the root causes and clear understanding of risk interrelationships.

iii) Risk assessment and prioritisation: Focused on determining risk priority and risk ownership for critical risks. This involves assessment of the various impacts taking into consideration risk appetite and existing mitigation controls.

iv) Risk mitigation: Focused on addressing critical risks to restrict their impact(s) to an acceptable level (within the defined risk appetite). This involves a clear definition of actions, responsibilities and milestones.

v) Risk reporting and monitoring: Focused on providing to the Board and the Audit Committee periodic information on risk profile evolution and mitigation plans.

a) Management of liquidity risk

The principal sources of liquidity of the Company are cash and cash equivalents, investment in mutual funds, borrowings and the cash flow that is generated from operations. It believes that the current cash and cash equivalents, tied up borrowing lines and cash flow that are generated from operations are sufficient to meet the requirements. Accordingly, liquidity risk is perceived to be low.

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty fails to meet its contractual obligations. Trade receivables

Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to the customer base being large, diverse and across sectors and countries. A portion of trade receivables are secured by insurance policies or Export Credit Guarantee Corporation schemes. All trade receivables are reviewed and assessed for default on a quarterly basis.

Other financial assets

The Company maintains exposure in cash and cash equivalents, term deposits with banks, investments in government securities, preference shares, mutual funds, bonds and loans to subsidiary companies. It has a diversified portfolio of investments with various number of counterparties which have secure credit ratings, hence the risk is reduced. Individual risk limits are set for each counterparty based on financial position, credit rating and past experience. Credit limits and concentration of exposures are actively monitored by its treasury department.

The primary objective of capital management is to maximise shareholder value, safeguard business continuity and support the growth of the Company. It determines the capital requirement based on annual operating plans and long-term and other strategic investment plans. The funding requirements are met through equity and operating cash flows generated. The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements (refer Note 29.19 (b) for debt- equity ratio).

Note 29.10 Segment information

In accordance with Ind AS 108, ‘Operating Segments', segment information has been given in the Consolidated Financial Statements of Atul Ltd and therefore, no separate disclosure on segment information is given in the Standalone Financial Statements.

Note 29.12 Leases

a) As a lessee

The Company has taken various residential and office premises under operating lease or leave and license agreements. These are cancellable by the Company, having a term between 11 months and three years and have no specific obligation for renewal. Payments are recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss under ‘Rent' in Note 28.

b) As a lessor

i) Operating lease

The Company has entered into operating leases on its office buildings and land. These are cancellable by the Company, having a term between 11 months and three years and have no specific obligation for renewal. Rents received are recognised in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss as lease income in Note 22 ‘Other income'.

The Company has not offset any financial asset and financial liability. It offsets a financial asset and a financial liability when it currently has a legal enforceable right to set-off the recognised amounts and it intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

a) Master netting arrangements - not currently enforceable

Agreements with derivative counterparties are based on an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Inc Master Agreement. Under the terms of these arrangements, only where certain credit events occur (such as default), the net position owing | receivable to a single counterparty in the same currency will be taken as owing and all the relevant arrangements are considered as terminated. As the Company does not presently have a legally enforceable right of set-off, these amounts have not been offset in the Standalone Balance Sheet.

b) Collateral against borrowings

The Company has hypothecated | mortgaged assets as collateral against a number of its sanctioned line of credit (Refer Note 17(c) for further information on assets hypothecated | mortgaged as security). In case of default as per borrowing arrangement, such collateral can be adjusted against the amounts due.

The Company declares and pays dividend in Indian rupees. Companies are required to pay | distribute dividend after deducting applicable withholding income taxes. The remittance of dividends outside India is governed by Indian law on foreign exchange and is also subject to withholding tax at applicable rates.

Note 29.18 Buy-back of shares

The Board of Directors in its meeting held on March 25, 2022, had approved a proposal to buy-back fully paid-up equity shares of face value of ' 10 each of the Company. The buy-back of equity shares through the open market stock exchange route commenced on April 07, 2022, and it was completed on May 09, 2022. The Company bought back and extinguished a total of 73,296 equity shares at an average buy-back price of ' 9,536.31 per equity share, constituting 0.25% of the pre buy-back paid-up equity share capital of the Company. The buy-back resulted in a cash outflow of ' 69.90 cr (excluding transaction costs). The Company purchased the said shares out of its free reserves and created capital redemption reserve of ' 0.08 cr equal to the nominal value of the shares bought back as an appropriation from general reserve in accordance with Section 69 of the Companies Act, 2013.

The Company does not have any transactions during the year and also does not have outstanding balance as at March 31, 2023, with companies struck off under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 or Section 560 of the Companies Act, 1956.

Note 29.22 Other statutory information (required by Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013)

a) The Company has not entered into 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.

b) The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under Clause (87) of Section 2 of the Act read with Companies (Restriction on number of Layers) Rules, 2017.

c) The Company is not declared wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or other lender.

d) The Company has not traded or invested in crypto currency or virtual currency during the financial year.

e) The Company has not revalued its property, plant and equipment (including right-of-use assets) or intangible assets or both during the year.

f) No proceedings have been initiated or are pending against the Company for holding any benami property under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 (45 of 1988) and Rules made there under.

g) No loans or advances in the nature of loans are granted to promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and the related parties (as defined under Companies Act, 2013) either severally or jointly with any other person.

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

Note 29.23 Fire incident

An incident of fire occurred on April 20, 2022, in one of the plants at Atul, Gujarat. There was no fatality or injury to any person, and damage was restricted to the affected plant. The Company has written off the carrying value of the assets destroyed by fire amounting to ' 35.60 cr during the quarter ended on June 30, 2022 | year ended on March 31, 2023, by including it in other expenses. The Company has filed a claim in this regard with the insurance company which is under process. Against this claim, the Company has received an interim approval of ' 31.28 cr during the year ended on March 31, 2023, which is included in other income. The Company will claim further amounts when spent.

Note 29.24 Rounding off

Figure less than ' 50,000 have been shown as ‘0.00' in the relevant notes in these Standalone Financial Statements.

Note 29.25 Authorisation for issue of the Standalone Financial Statements

The Standalone Financial Statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on April 28, 2023.