1. We have audited the accompanying standalone financial statements of Brainbees Solutions Limited ('the Company’), which comprise the Standalone Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025, the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss (including Other Comprehensive Income), the Standalone Statement of Cash Flow and the Standalone Statement of Changes in Equity for the year then ended, and notes to the standalone financial statements, including material accounting policy information and other explanatory information.
2. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid standalone financial statements give the information required by the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act’) in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the Indian Accounting Standards ('Ind AS’) specified under section 133 of the Act read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31 March 2025, and its profit (including other comprehensive income), its cash flows and the changes in equity for the year ended on that date.
BASIS FOR OPINION
3. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing specified under section 143(10) of the Act. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ('ICAI’) together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the standalone financial statements under the provisions of the Act and the rules thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
KEY AUDIT MATTERS
4. Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment were of most significance in our audit of the standalone financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the standalone financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
5. We have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our audit report.
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Key audit matters
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How our audit addressed the key audit matters
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Revenue recognition
Refer note 3(h) of the Standalone Financial Statements for material accounting policy information on revenue recognition and note 25 for the details of revenue recognised during the year.
The Company’s generates revenue from sale of traded goods and finished goods through a large number of Group owned retail outlets, franchisee outlets, and wholesale business across the country which comprises of high volume of transactions.
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Our audit procedures in relation to revenue recognition included,
but was not limited to, the following procedures:
• Assessed the appropriateness of the accounting policy for revenue recognition in accordance with Ind AS 115.
• Evaluated the design and implementation of key financial controls and tested their operating effectiveness with respect to revenue recognition process. This evaluation includes test of IT general controls and key application controls over the IT system which impact revenue recognition.
• Tested the operating effectiveness of IT dependent manual controls.
• Tested the sale transactions on a sample basis, by examining the underlying documents such as sales invoice, customer contracts, shipping/dispatch documents along with proof of delivery and agreeing them with the cash / credit card / online receipts.
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Key audit matters
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How our audit addressed the key audit matters
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The Company recognises the revenue from customers
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• Evaluated the Company’s policy for returns and performed
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in accordance with Ind AS 115 Revenue from Contracts
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an analysis of trend for sales return in case of business and
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with Customers ('Ind AS 115’) when the performance
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tested appropriateness of the provision for sales return as
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obligation is satisfied, which is determined to be at a
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at the year-end.
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point in time when the customer obtains control of the goods in accordance with the terms of contracts with
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• Performed cut-off procedures, on sample basis for the period before and after the year end by testing the
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the customers. Also, recognition of revenue requires
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underlying documents and ensured that the revenue is
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determination of the net selling price after considering
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recognised in the correct period.
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forecast of sales returns and discounts. The estimate of sales returns and discounts depends on the Company’s
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• Tested manual journal entries impacting revenue including
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return policy, contract terms, forecast of sales volumes
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credit notes, claims etc., selected on a risk- based criteria
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and past history of quantum of return.
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by inspecting supporting documents and understanding
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There is a risk of inappropriate revenue recognition for sales conducted through retail outlets on a cash- and-carry
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business rationale, where necessary.
• For sales made to franchisee partners, we performed
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basis due to high volume and frequency of transactions.
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substantive testing on selected samples of revenue
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Revenue is determined to be an area involving significant
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transactions by inspecting relevant underlying documents
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risk in line with the requirements of the Standards on
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including sales invoices and contracts with franchisees in
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Auditing and hence, requiring significant auditor attention.
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order to ensure revenue is booked with correct amount and
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In view of the above complexities involved and considering
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only upon satisfaction of performance obligation basis the terms of such contracts.
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the volume of transactions and significance of the amount involved, revenue recognition is determined as a key audit
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• Performed analytical review procedures on revenue
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matter for current year audit.
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recognized during the year to identify any unusual and/
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Impairment assessment of investment in subsidiaries:
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or material variances such as data analytics and trend analysis.
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Refer note 3(a) of material accounting policy information
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• Performed confirmation procedures on selected balances
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and note 8 of the standalone financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025 for financial
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outstanding as at the year end.
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disclosures.
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Ensured the adequacy and appropriateness of disclosures
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As at 31 March 2025, the Company has made investments
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made in the standalone financial statements in accordance with the requirements of Ind AS 115.
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in subsidiaries amounting to Rs. 24,778.77 million which are carried at cost less impairment.
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Our audit procedures relating to testing of impairment of
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The recoverability of the aforesaid amounts are dependent on the operational performance of subsidiaries including its step- down subsidiaries.
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Investment in Subsidiaries included but were not limited to the following:
• Obtained an understanding from the management with
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The management reviews annually, whether the
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respect to process and controls implemented by the Company to identify impairment indicators and determine
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impairment indicators exist in the carrying value of
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recoverability of the amounts from its subsidiaries including
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investments in accordance with the requirements of Ind
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testing of such controls;
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AS 36, Impairment of Assets (Ind AS 36). If the recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount, the impairment
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• Assessed the appropriateness of the accounting policy
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loss is accounted for in the statement of profit and loss.
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adopted by the management in accordance with Ind AS 36.
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Key audit matters
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How our audit addressed the key audit matters
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Management has considered losses incurred by these subsidiaries as an indicator for impairment assessment. Considering the existence of the impairment indicators in the current year, management has therefore performed impairment assessment by determining the recoverable amount of the investments in these subsidiaries using the value in use method and comparing the same with the carrying value. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognized.
The management has determined the value in use using the discounted cash flow method with the help of management’s external valuation experts which required management to make significant estimates, judgements and assumptions relating to forecast of future revenue, operating margins, growth rate and selection of the discount rates.
Considering the materiality of the above matter to the standalone financial statements, complexities and judgement involved in the calculation of recoverable value and significant auditor attention required to test such management’s judgement, we have determined this as a key audit matter for current year audit.
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• Assessed the professional competence and objectivity of the external valuation expert engaged by the management for performing the required valuations to estimate the recoverable value of the amounts receivable from the subsidiaries;
• Involved auditors’ valuation experts for review of the valuation methodology including appropriateness of valuation assumptions used by the management’s expert including independent assessment of certain assumptions underlying the cash flow projections, discount rate, terminal value etc;
• Traced the future cash flow projections to approved business plans of the subsidiaries including step down subsidiaries by their management and evaluated the reasonableness of the inputs used in the projections by comparing past projections with actual results, and considering our understanding of the business and market conditions, as relevant;
• Evaluated sensitivity analysis performed by the management and further performed independent sensitivity analysis on these key assumptions to determine estimation uncertainty involved and impact on conclusions drawn basis headroom available; and
• Evaluated the appropriateness and adequacy of disclosures made in the standalone financial statements in accordance with the applicable accounting standards.
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INFORMATIONOTHERTHANTHESTANDALONEFINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND AUDITOR'S REPORT THEREON
6. The Company’s Board of Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, but does not include the standalone financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The Annual Report is expected to be made available to us after the date of this auditor’s report.
Our opinion on the standalone financial statements does not cover the other information and we will not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the standalone financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above when it becomes available and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the standalone financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
When we read the Annual Report, if we conclude that there is a material misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter to those charged with governance.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT AND THOSE CHARGED WITH GOVERNANCE FOR THE STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
7. The accompanying standalone financial statements havebeenapprovedby the Company’s Board ofDirectors. The Company’s Board of Directors are responsible for the matters stated in section 134(5) of the Act with respect to the preparation and presentation of these standalone financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance including other comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows of the Company in accordance with the Ind AS specified under section 133 of the Act and other accounting principles generally accepted in India. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Act for safeguarding of the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
8. In preparing the standalone financial statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
9. The Board of Directors is also responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process.
AUDITOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE
STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
10. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the standalone financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Standards on Auditing will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these standalone financial statements.
11. As part of an audit in accordance with Standards on Auditing, specified under section 143(10) of the Act we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the standalone financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting
from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control;
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. Under section 143(3)(i) of the Act we are also responsible for expressing our opinion on whether the Company has adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements in place and the operating effectiveness of such controls;
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management;
• Conclude on the appropriateness of Board of Directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the standalone financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern; and
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the standalone financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the standalone financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
12. We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
13. We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
14. From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the standalone financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
REPORT ON OTHER LEGAL AND REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS
15. As required by section 197(16) of the Act, based on our audit, we report that the Company has paid remuneration to its directors during the year in accordance with the provisions of and limits laid down under section 197 read with Schedule V to the Act.
16. As required by the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 ('the Order’) issued by the Central Government of India in terms of section 143(11) of the Act we give in the Annexure B a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order, to the extent applicable.
17. Further to our comments in Annexure B, as required by section 143(3) of the Act based on our audit, we report, to the extent applicable, that:
a) We have sought and obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of our audit of the accompanying standalone financial statements;
b) Except for the possible effects of the matter stated in paragraph 17(h)(vi) below on reporting under Rule 11(g) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 (as amended), in our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it appears from our examination of those books;
c) The standalone financial statements dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account;
d) In our opinion, the aforesaid standalone financial statements comply with Ind AS specified under section 133 of the Act;
e) On the basis of the written representations received from the directors and taken on record by the Board of Directors, none of the directors
is disqualified as on 31 March 2025 from being appointed as a director in terms of section 164(2) of the Act;
f) The qualification relating to the maintenance of accounts and other matters connected therewith are as stated in paragraph 17(b) above on reporting under section 143(3)(b) of the Act and paragraph 17(h)(vi) below on reporting under Rule 11(g) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 (as amended);
g) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls with reference to financial statements of the Company as on 31 March 2025 and the operating effectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate report in Annexure A wherein we have expressed an unmodified opinion; and
h) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 (as amended), in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us:
i. The Company, as detailed in note 36 to the standalone financial statements, has disclosed the impact of pending litigations on its financial position as at 31 March 2025;
ii. The Company did not have any long-term contracts including derivative contracts for which there were any material foreseeable losses as at 31 March 2025;
iii. There were no amounts which were required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund by the Company during the year ended 31 March 2025;
iv. a. The management has represented
that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, as disclosed in note 51(g) to the standalone financial statements, no funds have been advanced or loaned or invested either from borrowed funds or securities premium or any other sources or kind of funds by the Company to or in any persons or entities, including foreign entities ('the intermediaries’), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the intermediary shall, whether, directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner
whatsoever by or on behalf of the Company ('the Ultimate Beneficiaries’) or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf the Ultimate Beneficiaries;
b. The management has represented that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, as disclosed in note 51(h) to the standalone financial statements, no funds have been received by the Company from any persons or entities, including foreign entities ('the Funding Parties’), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Company shall, whether 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 provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries; and
c. Based on such audit procedures performed as considered reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances, nothing has come to our notice that has caused us to believe that the management representations under sub-clauses (a) and (b) above contain any material misstatement.
v. The Company has not declared or paid any dividend during the year ended 31 March 2025.
vi. As stated in Note 50 to the financial statements and based on our examination, which included test checks, the Company, in respect of financial year commencing on or after 1 April 2024, has used an accounting software for maintaining its books of account which has a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility. However, the audit trail feature in the accounting software used for maintenance of accounting records was not enabled up to 12 June 2024 and the same did not operate throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in the software. During the course of our audit, we did not come across any instance of audit trail feature being tampered with for the period where audit trail is enabled. Further, the audit trail has been preserved by the Company as per the statutory requirements for record retention.
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Place: Pune Date: 26 May 2025
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