Mar 31, 2026
The Company has not granted any loans or advances in the nature of loans to promoters, directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs), or related parties (as defined under the Companies Act, 2013), either severally or jointly, that are repayable on demand or lack specified terms or periods of repayment.
Disclosure relating to suppliers registered under MSMED Act based on the information available with the Company:_
1. The Company has identified enterprises which have provided goods and services to the Company and which qualify under the definition of micro and small enterprises, as defined under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSMED). Accordingly, the disclosure in respect of the amounts payable to such enterprises as at March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 have been made in the Financials Statements based on information received and available with the Company.
All funds raised from the issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) were fully utilized for their intended purposes.
At all times during the year, the Company maintained sufficient security cover for secured NCDs as stipulated in the respective Information Memorandum. This cover applies to the principal amount, accrued interest, and any other specified sums.
* In the previous year, the company has alloted 1,82,000 equity shares of the face value of Rs.10 per Equity Share of the Company, at a price of INR 211.05/- (including a premium of INR 201.05/-) per equity share as on 16th September, 2024, 32,17,000 Equity Shares of face value of Rs. 10 each upon conversion of warrants at an issue price of Rs. 56.20 each, including premium of Rs. 46.20/- each as on 31st December,2024, 5,31,617 Equity shares of face value of ^10 per Equity Share of the Company, at a price of ^420.50/- (including a premium of ^410.50) per equity as on 04th March, 2025 and 17,83,000 Equity Shares of face value of Rs. 10 each upon conversion of warrants at an issue price of Rs. 56.20 each, including premium of Rs. 46.20/- each as on 21st March,2025
The Board of directors in its meeting held on 14th November 2025 and the shareholder of the Company through VC-OAVM 10th December 2025 respectively have recommended and approved the issuance of bonus shares, in the ratio of 4:1 i.e 4 (four) fully paid-up bonus shares of Rs 10/- each for every 1 (one) fully paid-up equity share held as on the record date i.e. 19th December 2025. Subsequently, on 22nd December, 2025, the Company allotted 35,414,468 equity shares of 10 each to shareholders who held equity shares as on the record date.
21.2 Right preferences and restrictions attached to Shares
The Company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of ^ 10 per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The amount of per share dividend recognised as distribution to equity shareholders for Interim dividend is ^
0.50 per share (P.Y. ^ 0.50 per share)._
In 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 in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the shareholders, after distribution of all preferential amounts.
(A) Securities premium reserve
Securities premium is used to record the premium received on issue of shares. The reserve can be utilised only for limited purposes in accordance with the provisions section 52 of the Companies Act, 2013.
(B) Retained earnings
Retained earnings represents accumulated Profit or Loss and appropriations.
(C) Reserve fund u/s 45- IC of RBI Act, 1934
Reserve fund is created as per the terms of section 45-IC of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 as a statutory reserve.
(D) Share Option Outstanding (ESOP Reserve)
ESOP stands for employee stock ownership plan. An ESOP grants company stock to employees, often based on the duration of their employment.
35 Earnings per share_
Basic earnings /(loss) per share amounts are calculated by dividing the profit/loss for the year attributable to equity holders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.
Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of equity shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential equity shares into equity shares of the Company.
*The Board of directors in its meeting held on 14th November 2025 and the shareholder of the Company through VC-OAVM 10th December 2025 respectively have recommended and approved the issuance of bonus shares, in the ratio of 4:1 i.e 4 (four) fully paid-up bonus shares of Rs 10/- each for every 1 (one) fully paid-up equity share held as on the record date i.e. 19th December 2025. Subsequently, on 22nd December, 2025, the Company allotted 35,414,468 equity shares of 10 each to shareholders who held equity shares as on the record date. Earnings per equity share has been recalculated for the current year and restated for the previous year(after considering the total number of equity shares post-issue of bonus shares as per the provisions of the applicable Ind AS.)
Stock options granted to the employees under Unifinz Capital India Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2025â are considered to be potential equity shares. They have been included in the determination of diluted earnings per share to the extent to which they are dilutive.
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37 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)_
As per Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, a company, meeting the applicability threshold , needs to spend at least 2% of its average net profit for the immediately preceding three financial years on corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. A CSR committee has been formed by the company as per the Act. The funds were primarily allocated to a corpus and utilized through the year on these activities which are specified in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013:
(d) Impact of Labour Code_
Effective 21 November 2025, The Government of India has consolidated multiple existing labour legislations into a unified framework comprising four Labour Codes collectively referred to as the ''New Labour Codes''. Under Ind AS 19, changes to employee benefit plans arising from legislative amendments constitute a plan amendment, requiring recognition of past service cost immediately in the statement of profit and Loss. The New Labour Codes has resulted in estimated one time increase in provision for employee benefits of the Company of Rs.7.84 lakhs (Gratuity Rs. 2.39 lakhs and leave encashment Rs.5.45 lakhs) , resulting in decrease in profit and the same has been recognized as an employee benefit expense in the year ended 31 March 2026. The Government is in the process of notifying related rules to the New Labour Codes and impact of these will be evaluated and accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting standards in the period in which they are notified.
(e) Employee stock option scheme (''ESOP Scheme'')_
Pursuant to approval by the shareholders at their meeting held on 10.12.2025, the Company has established "Unifinz Capital India Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2025" scheme administered by the ESOP Committee of Board of Directors. The following options were granted as on March 12, 2026. The fair value of the share options is estimated at the grant date using a Black-Scholes pricing model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the share options were granted. However, the above performance condition is only considered in determining the number of instruments that will ultimately vest.
Fair value hierarchy_
|The Company uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by valuation technique:
Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities._
Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
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For financial instruments measured at fair value in the Balance Sheet, a three level fair value hierarchy is used that reflects the significance of inputs used in the measurements. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
The carrying amount of above assets and liabilities is a reasonable approximation of fair value.
The carrying amount of cash and bank balances, trade receivables, other receivables, loans, other financial assets, trade payables, Debt Securities and borrowings are considered to be the same as their fair values considering the short term nature._
41 Financial risk management objectives and policies :
Financial risk factors
This note presents the information about the Company''s exposure to financial risks, the Company''s objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk and the Company''s management of capital._
|The Company has exposure to the mainly following risks arising from financial instruments:
⢠Credit risk;
⢠Liquidity risk and
⢠Market risk
Financial risk management framework_
The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company''s risk management framework. Financial risk management framework within the Company is governed by well defined standardised policies and guidelines. The Company has identified various risks to which it may be exposed to and it has set-up appropriate risk limits & controls. For proper monitoring and management/ mitigation of the risk, responsibilities have been assigned to dedicated specific functions and forums.
Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company''s activities. The Company, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to maintain a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees and stakeholders understand their roles and obligations.
Different types of risks arising from financial instruments as identified by the Company above have been explained below:
i) Credit risk_
The credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Company''s receivable from loan and advances, investments other then the quoted securities given. Credit risk in respect of quoted securities is expected to have a direct correlation with the quoted market prices and risk.
The Company is exposed to the risk that third parties that owe money will not perform their obligations. These parties may default on their obligations owed to the Company due to insolvency, lack of liquidity, operational failure etc.. Significant failures by third parties to timely perform their obligations owed could materially and adversely affect the Company''s financial position, and ability to borrow incremental funds and ability to meet business expenses and to repay/ make the payment to its creditors in timely manner.
The credit risk may also arise due to the business, operational and technological parameters and busines environment in which the Company operates. Due to some challenges specific to his/ her business or profession, a customer may not be able to meet its performance obligation and credit risk may arise. On the operational side, there could be a slippage in operational procedures and execution of policies leading to credit risk. Similarly, technological redundancy and obsoleteness may also pose credit risk.
(A) Management / mitigation of credit risk
Credit risk management policy of the Company provides guidelines for identification, assessment, management, monitoring and control of credit risk. The Company considers the probability of default upon initial recognition of asset and whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk on an on-going basis throughout each reporting period. In general, it is presumed that credit risk has significantly increased since initial recognition if the payments are overdue for a period exceeding 30 days. A default on financial assets occurs when the counterparty fails to make contractual payments for a period of 90 days or more. This definition of default is determined by considering the business environment in which entity operates and other macro-economic factors. The Company evaluates credit risk of the portfolio at a borrower level and not individual facility levels in accordance with the RBI regulations.
Managing credit risk is the most important part of overall risk management function. The Company''s credit risk function is headed by the Risk Head who is responsible for the key policies & processes for managing credit risk, which include formulating credit policies & risk rating frameworks, guiding the Company''s appetite for credit risk exposures, undertaking independent reviews, making objective assessments of credit risk, monitoring performance & product mix and management of portfolios. The principal objectives being maintaining a strong culture of responsible lending across the Company, robust risk policies & control frameworks, implementing & continually re-evaluating the Company''s risk appetite and ensuring there is adequate monitoring of credit risks, credit costs & risk mitigation.
Credit risk is measured as the amount at risk due to repayment default of a customer or counterparty to the Company. Various metrics such as installment default rate, overdue position, restructuring, collection efficiency, credit bureau information, proprietary scorecards, non-performing loans etc. are used as leading indicators to assess credit risk.
''The Company remains in high vigilance mode and continues to adapt credit policy / underwriting standards in line with emerging risk metrics across the different business portfolios; and constantly monitors various external market indicators.
Cash & cash equivalents and Bank deposits_
The Company limits its exposure to credit risk of cash held with banks by dealing with highly rated banks and institutions and retaining sufficient balances in bank accounts required to meet a month''s operational costs. The Management reviews the bank accounts on regular basis and fund drawdowns are planned to ensure that there is minimal surplus cash in bank accounts.
Investments_
For investments in mutual funds, the Company transacts with asset management companies having strong track record and invests in liquid funds and short term funds where the underlying investments are predominantly placed in government and treasury securities and highly rated corporate bonds.
Loans_
The Company closely monitors the credit-worthiness of the borrower''s through internal systems. The Company assesses increase in credit risk on an ongoing basis for amounts receivable that become overdue and default is considered to have occurred when amounts receivable become 90 days past due.
Trade receivables, Other receivables and Other financial assets measured at amortized cost
Other financial assets measured at amortized cost includes security deposits, receivables from intermediaries and others miscellaneous receivables. Credit risk related to these other financial assets is managed by monitoring the recoverability of such amounts continuously.
(ii) Expected credit losses for financial assets other than loans:_
The Company provides for expected credit losses on financial assets other than loans by assessing individual financial instruments for expectation of any credit losses:_
- For cash and cash equivalents and other bank balances - Since the Company deals with only high-rated banks and financial institutions, credit risk in respect of cash and cash equivalents, other bank balances and bank deposits is evaluated as very low/negligible.
- For Trade receivables - Credit risk is considered low because these balances are with group companies with strong financial resources and the balances are held for shorter periods.
- For security deposits paid - Credit risk is considered low because the Company is in possession of the underlying asset.
- For other financial assets - Credit risk is evaluated based on Company''s knowledge of the credit worthiness of those parties and loss allowance is measured for 12 month expected credit losses upon initial recognition and provide for lifetime expected credit losses upon significant increase in credit risk. The Company does not have any expected loss based impairment recognised on such assets considering their low credit risk nature. Additionally, these balances are held in escrow for onward disbursements as well as collections from customers pending settlement.
The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was:
(iii) Expected credit loss for loans
Credit default risk_
Considering the nature of advances given - small ticket size, short term and retail - the Company believes that the quantitative criteria for setting the definition of default is appropriate and sufficient. The Company has therefore set out the following definition of default for all loan products:
Days Past Due: Exposures that have one or more installment(s) past due for 90 days or more.
Event driven defaults: This will be based on the customer specific factors such as declaration of bankruptcy by the customer, death of borrower and other customer specific factors. This will be applied on a case by case basis.
Expected credit loss measurement
Ind AS 109 outlines a "three stage" model for impairment based on changes in credit quality since initial recognition as summarised below:_
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Stage 2 - Credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition - Recognise lifetime ECL, and recognise interest on a gross basis;_
Stage 3 - Financial asset is credit impaired - Company write off more than 90 DPD
Significant increase in credit risk
The Company believes that there is a significant increase in credit risk when dues past due crosses 30 days.
Measuring ECL - explanation of inputs, assumptions and estimation techniques_
Expected credit losses are the discounted product of the probability of default (PD), exposure at default (EAD) and loss given default (LGD), defined as follows:
PD represents the likelihood of the borrower defaulting on its obligation over the remaining lifetime of the instrument.
EAD is based on the amounts that the Company expects to be owed at the time of default remaining lifetime of the instrument.
LGD represents the Company''s expectation of loss given that a default occurs. LGD is expressed in percentage and remains unaffected from the fact that whether the financial instrument is a Stage 1, or Stage 2
Write off policy
The Company writes off financial assets, in whole or in part, when it has exhausted all practical recovery efforts and has concluded there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Quantitatively, accounts whose overdue days have exceed 90 days in case of EMI loans and 90 days in case of Payday loans are written-off. The outstanding contractual amounts of such assets written off during the year ended March 31, 2026 was Rs.13245.40 lakhs (March 31, 2025: 2914.02 lakhs ). However, collection efforts continue on such accounts as these are legally due to the Company.
Impairment of financial assets_
The Company monitors all the loans continuously basis the factors considered while sanctioning the loan. If there are any indicators of impairment on management assessment of these loans, these are provided for. The Company uses ECL method of impairment and the prudential norms for income recognition and asset reclassification issued by RBI for the purpose of impairment of loans and other financial assets. Following are the reconciliations of the provision for impairment of financial assets .
(B) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset.
The Company''s primary liquidity is required for:
(a) disbursement of loans to customers; and
(b) repayment of borrowings/credit lines taken
(c) meeting expenses incurred for operations._
(ii) Interest rate risk_
Interest rate risk arises from movements in interest rates in the general economy which could have effects on the Company''s net interest income (NII) or financial position. Changes in interest rates may cause variations in net interest margins (NIM) for the Company due to fluctuations in interest income and expenses resulting from interest-bearing assets and liabilities. Changes in interest rate may be due to macroeconomic conditions, changes in regulatory policies and frameworks, banking credit availability or industry specific factors. Interest rate risk may also arise due to changes in the fair value or the future cashflows of a financial instrument which will fluctuate because of changes in economic / market interest rates. The Company''s exposure to interest rate risk relates to the loans and advances given to customers, borrowings taken from financial institutions.
Management of Interest Rate Risk_
The Company borrows from financial institutions for its lending business with majority of borrowings on floating interest rates. The Company extends credit facilities to borrowers on both fixed interest rate and floating interest rate basis with majority of facilities with fixed interest rate arrangements. Hence, in an increasing interest rate scenario, the Company may have limited ability to forward higher interest rate costs to its borrowers and hence Interest rate risk is managed by way of regular monitoring of all interest rate bearing assets and liabilities along with macroeconomic and monetary indicators.However, most of its loans are extended for short to medium term tenures, thereby limiting the company''s exposure to interest rate risk. The review and monitoring is done by the Asset Liability Committee (ALCO) through ALM policy.
The Company is not exposed to the currency risk as the Company does not operate internationally. The Company does not have any non functional currency exposure._
42 Segment reporting
The Company''s operations predominantly relate to providing consumer lending. The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) reviews the operations of the Company as one operating segment. Additionally, the Company operates only in India, hence, no separate segment information has been furnished herewith.
43 Capital management
For the purpose of the Company''s capital management, capital includes issued equity capital, share premium and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders. The primary objective of the Company''s capital management is to maximize the shareholder value and to ensure the Company''s ability to continue as a going concern. Regulatory capital related information is presented as part of the RBI mandated disclosures.
The Company monitors gearing ratio i.e. total debt in proportion to its overall financing structure, i.e. equity and debt. The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.
44 Additional regulatory information
a) The Company does not own any immovable property as on 31.03.2026
b) During the year the company has not revalued its property, plant and Equipment.
c) During the year the company has not revalued its intangible assets.
d) The Company has not granted any loans or advances in the nature of loans to promoters, directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs), or related parties (as defined under the Companies Act, 2013), either severally or jointly, that are repayable on demand or lack specified terms or periods of repayment.
e) No proceeding has been initiated or pending against the company for holding any benami property under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 (45 of 1988) and rules made thereunder.
f) The company has not been declared as wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution.
g) The company has not entered in any transactions with the companies struck off under section 248 of Companies Act, 2013 or section 560 of Companies Act, 1956.
h) No charges or satisfaction yet to be registered with ROC beyond the statutory period.
i) During the year no Scheme of Arrangements related to the company has been approved by the Competent Authority in terms of sections 230 to 237 of the Companies Act, 2013.
j) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year._
k) The Company have not 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.
l) The Company has not been sanctioned working capital limits in excess of Rs. five crores in aggregate from banks or financial institutions during any point of time of the year on the basis of security of current assets.
m) No funds have been advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or kind of funds) by the Company to or in any other person(s) or entity (ies), including foreign entities (âIntermediaries") with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Intermediary shall lend or invest in party identified by or on behalf of the Company (Ultimate Beneficiaries). The Company has not received any fund from any party(s) (Funding Party) with the understanding that the Company shall whether, directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified by or on behalf of the Company (âUltimate Beneficiaries") or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries."
b) Liquidity coverage ratio - The computation of Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) is not applicable in terms of Reserve Bank of India (NonBanking Financial Companies - Asset Liability Management) Directions, 2025, as amended from time to time.
c) Derivatives_
The Company neither deals in nor holds any derivative financial instrument.
(d) Details relating to securitisation_
Off-balance Sheet Exposures and Structured Products
The Company has managed loan portfolios under Business Correspondent ("BC") arrangements with certain NBFCs. The aggregate outstanding amount of such loans as at March 31, 2026 amounted to ^3,236.40 lakhs (Previous year: Nil). In accordance with the contractual obligations under these arrangements, the Company has recognised a provision amounting to ^11.05 lakhs (Previous year: Nil).
Further, pursuant to the terms of the respective agreements, the Company is required to maintain performance security in relation to such managed portfolio. Accordingly, the performance security obligation corresponding to the aforesaid portfolio stood at ^161.82 lakhs as at March 31, 2026 (Previous year: Nil), against which the Company has placed principal performance security deposits aggregating to ^194.34 lakhs (Previous year: Nil).
(v) Breach of covenant
No covenants have been breached during the year.
(w) Divergence in asset classification and provisioning
The Company''s asset classification policy is in accordance with RBI''s asset classification norms.
46 The comparative financial information of the Company for the year ended 31st March,2025 was audited by another firm of Chartered Accountants who expressed an unmodified opinion vide report dated 30.05.2025.
47 The figures for the previous year have been re-grouped to conform with the current yearâs presentation. This reclassification does not affect the overall financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the company. The changes were made to improve the comparability of financial information.
Mar 31, 2025
28 Earnings per share
Basic earnings /(loss) per share amounts are calculated by dividing the profit/loss for the year attributable to equity holders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.
Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of equity shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential equity shares into equity shares of the Company.
The Company has certain lease arrangements for premises. These lease arrangements range for a period between 12 and 118 months, which include both cancellable and non-cancellable leases. The leases are renewable for further period on mutually agreeable terms and also include escalation clauses.
The Company''s operations predominantly relate to providing consumer lending. The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) reviews the operations of the Company as one operating segment. Additionally, the Company operates only in India, hence, no separate segment information has been furnished herewith.
33 Financial risk management objectives and policies :
The Company''s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, including market risk . The Company''s primary risk management focus is to minimize potential adverse effects of risks on its financial performance. The Company''s risk management assessment policies and processes are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor such risks and compliance with the same. Risk assessment and management of these policies and processes are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company''s activities. The Board of Directors and the Audit Committee are responsible for overseeing these policies and processes.
It is the risk that the value of on and off-balance sheet positions of the Company will be adversely affected by movements in market rates or prices such as interest rates, currency exchange rates or credit spreads resulting in a loss to earnings and capital. Market risk is monitored by assessments of fluctuation in the equity price, unhedged foreign exchange exposures, interest rate sensitivities under simulated stress test scenarios given range of probable interest rate movements on both fixed and floating assets and liabilities.
(i) Interest rate risk
A reasonably possible change of 100 basis points in interest rates at the reporting date would have increased / (decreased) equity and profit or loss. The Company does not have any borrowings based on variable rate of interest as on March 31, 2025.
(ii) Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company has no outstanding foreign currency exposure.
Foreign currency risk exposure:
The exposure to foreign currency risk at the end of the reporting period, translated to Rs.Nil at closing rate, is as follows:
Financial liabilities Nil Nil
34 Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd.):
(B) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Credit risk arises principally from the Company''s loans to customers, trade receivables, other financial assets, investments in mutual funds and cash and deposits held with banks and financial institutions. The maximum exposure to credit risk is equal to the carrying value of the financial assets. The objective of managing credit risk is to prevent or reduce losses in financial assets. The Company assesses the credit quality of the counterparties, taking into account their financial position, past experience and other factors.
Credit risk management policy of the Company provides guidelines for identification, assessment, management, monitoring and control of credit risk. The Company considers the probability of default upon initial recognition of asset and whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk on an on-going basis throughout each reporting period. In general, it is presumed that credit risk has significantly increased since initial recognition if the payments are overdue for a period exceeding 30 days. A default on financial assets occurs when the counterparty fails to make contractual payments for a period of 90 days or more. This definition of default is determined by considering the business environment in which entity operates and other macro-economic factors. The Company evaluates credit risk of the portfolio at a borrower level and not individual facility levels in accordance with the RBI regulations.
Managing credit risk is the most important part of overall risk management function. The Company''s credit risk function is headed by the Risk Head who is responsible for the key policies & processes for managing credit risk, which include formulating credit policies & risk rating frameworks, guiding the Company''s appetite for credit risk exposures, undertaking independent reviews, making objective assessments of credit risk, monitoring performance & product mix and management of portfolios. The principal objectives being maintaining a strong culture of responsible lending across the Company, robust risk policies & control frameworks, implementing & continually re-evaluating the Company''s risk appetite and ensuring there is adequate monitoring of credit risks, credit costs & risk mitigation.
Credit risk is measured as the amount at risk due to repayment default of a customer or counterparty to the Company. Various metrics such as installment default rate, overdue position, restructuring, collection efficiency, credit bureau information, proprietary scorecards, non-performing loans etc. are used as leading indicators to assess credit risk.
The Company remains in high vigilance mode and continues to adapt credit policy / underwriting standards in line with emerging risk metrics across the different business portfolios; and constantly monitors various external market indicators, including a watch over the spread of COVID-19 infection and coverage of vaccination across its geographic spread.
Cash & cash equivalents and Bank deposits
The Company limits its exposure to credit risk of cash held with banks by dealing with highly rated banks and institutions and retaining sufficient balances in bank accounts required to meet a month''s operational costs. The Management reviews the bank accounts on regular basis and fund drawdowns are planned to ensure that there is minimal surplus cash in bank accounts.
The Company closely monitors the credit-worthiness of the borrower''s through internal systems. The Company assesses increase in credit risk on an ongoing basis for amounts receivable that become overdue and default is considered to have occurred when amounts receivable become 90 days past due.
There are no trade receivables in the company due to its nature of business.
Other financial assets measured at amortized cost
Other financial assets measured at amortized cost includes security deposits, receivables from intermediaries and others miscellaneous receivables. Credit risk related to these other financial assets is managed by monitoring the recoverability of such amounts continuously.
(ii) Expected credit losses for financial assets other than loans:
The Company provides for expected credit losses on financial assets other than loans by assessing individual financial instruments for expectation of any credit losses:
- For cash and cash equivalents and other bank balances - Since the Company deals with only high-rated banks and financial institutions, credit risk in respect of cash and cash equivalents, other bank balances and bank deposits is evaluated as very low/negligible.
- For Investments in mutual funds - Credit risk is considered low/negligible because the Company deals with high quality assets and instruments with strong credit ratings.
- For Trade receivables - Credit risk is considered low because these balances are with group companies with strong financial resources and the balances are held for shorter periods.
- For security deposits paid - Credit risk is considered low because the Company is in possession of the underlying asset.
- For other financial assets - Credit risk is evaluated based on Company''s knowledge of the credit worthiness of those parties and loss allowance is measured for 12 month expected credit losses upon initial recognition and provide for lifetime expected credit losses upon significant increase in credit risk. The Company does not have any expected loss based impairment recognised on such assets considering their low credit risk nature. Additionally, these balances are held in escrow for onward disbursements as well as collections from customers pending settlement.
34 Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd.):
(iii) Expected credit loss for loans Credit default risk
Considering the nature of advances given - small ticket size, short term and retail - the Company believes that the quantitative criteria for setting the definition of default is appropriate and sufficient. The Company has therefore set out the following definition of default for all loan products:
Days Past Due: Exposures that have one or more installment(s) past due for 90 days or more.
Event driven defaults: This will be based on the customer specific factors such as declaration of bankruptcy by the customer, death of borrower and other customer specific factors. This will be applied on a case by case basis.
Expected credit loss measurement
Ind AS 109 outlines a "three stage" model for impairment based on changes in credit quality since initial recognition as summarised below:
Stage 1 - Credit risk has not increased significantly since initial recognition - Recognise 12-months ECL, and recognize interest on a gross basis;
Stage 2 - Credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition - Recognise lifetime ECL, and recognise interest on a gross basis;
Stage 3 - Financial asset is credit impaired - Recognise lifetime ECL and present interest on a net basis (i.e. on the gross carrying amount less credit allowance).
Significant increase in credit risk
The Company believes that there is a significant increase in credit risk when dues past due crosses 30 days. Measuring ECL - explanation of inputs, assumptions and estimation techniques
Expected credit losses are the discounted product of the probability of default (PD), exposure at default (EAD) and loss given default (LGD), defined as follows:
- PD represents the likelihood of the borrower defaulting on its obligation either over next 12 months or over the remaining lifetime of the instrument.
- EAD is based on the amounts that the Company expects to be owed at the time of default over the next 12 months or remaining lifetime of the instrument.
- LGD represents the Company''s expectation of loss given that a default occurs. LGD is expressed in percentage and remains unaffected from the fact that whether the financial instrument is a Stage 1, or Stage 2 or even Stage 3 asset.
Write off policy
The Company writes off financial assets, in whole or in part, when it has exhausted all practical recovery efforts and has concluded there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Quantitatively, accounts whose overdue days have exceed 180 days in case of EMI loans and 90 days in case of Payday loans are written-off. The outstanding contractual amounts of such assets written off during the year ended March 31, 2025 was Rs. 2,914.02 Lakhs (March 31, 2024: 286.21 Lakhs). However, collection efforts continue on such accounts as these are legally due to the Company.
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company manages its liquidity risk by ensuring, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due.
Management of the Company monitors forecasts of the liquidity position and cash & cash equivalents on the basis of expected cash flows. The Asset Liability Management Policy aims to align market risk management with overall strategic objectives, articulate current interest rate view and determine pricing, mix and maturity profile of assets and liabilities. The policy involves preparation and analysis of liquidity gap reports, stress testing based on estimates of cash inflows and also taking preventive and corrective measures to manage risk. It also addresses the interest rate risk by providing for duration gap analysis and control by providing limits to the gaps.
Operational risk is the risk arising from inadequate or failed internal processes, people or systems, or from external events. The Company manages operational risks through comprehensive internal control systems and procedures laid down around various key activities in the Company viz. loan acquisition, customer service, IT operations, finance function etc. Internal Audit also conducts a detailed review of all the functions at least once a year, this helps to identify process gaps on timely basis. Further IT and Operations have a dedicated compliance and control units within the function who on continuous basis review internal processes. This enables the Management to evaluate key areas of operational risks and the process to adequately mitigate them on an ongoing basis. The Company has put in place a robust Disaster Recovery (DR) plan and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to ensure continuity of operations including services to customers, if any eventuality is to happen such as natural disasters, technological outage etc. Robust periodic testing is carried, and results are analysed to address gaps in the framework, if any. DR and BCP audits are conducted on a periodical basis to provide assurance regarding the effectiveness of the Company''s readiness.
For the purpose of the Company''s capital management, capital includes issued equity capital, share premium and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders. The primary objective of the Company''s capital management is to maximize the shareholder value and to ensure the Company''s ability to continue as a going concern. Regulatory capital related information is presented as part of the RBI mandated disclosures.
The Company has not distributed any dividend to its shareholders. The Company monitors gearing ratio i.e. total debt in proportion to its overall financing structure, i.e. equity and debt. The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets._
Fair value measurement of financial assets and liabilities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in the Statement of Balance Sheet are grouped into three Levels of a fair value hierarchy. The three Levels are defined based on the observability of significant inputs to the measurement, as follows:
⢠Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
⢠Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
⢠Level 3: unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
37 Financial instruments and fair value disclosures (contd.)
There were no financial assets or financial liabilities measured at fair value through OCI in the previous year.
The carrying amount of trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, other bank balances, loans, other current financial assets, borrowings, deposits, trade payables and other current financial liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments. However, there are inherent limitations in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates presented above are not necessarily indicative of all the amounts that the Company could have realized or paid in sale transactions as of respective dates. As such, the fair value of the financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different from the amounts reported at each year end.
There have been no transfers among Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 categories during the year.
38 Additional regulatory disclosure requirements pursuant to MCA Notification dated March 24, 2021:
(i) The Company does not own any immovable property as at March 31,2025.
(ii) The Company does not own any investment property as at March 31,2025.
(iii) The Company has not revalued its Property, Plant and equipment during the period ended March 31,2025.
(iv) The Company has not revalued its Intangible assets during the period ended March 31,2025.
(v) The Company has not granted any loans or advances to promoters, directors, KMPs and the related parties (as defined under the Companies Act, 2013), either severally or jointly with any other person that are:
(a) repayable on demand
(b) without specifying any terms or period of repayment
(vi) The Company does not have any capital work-in-progress as at March 31,2025.
, ... No proceedings have been initiated or pending against the Company under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) (Vii) Act, 1988 and
rules made thereunder.
(viii) The Company has taken borrowings from financial institution on the basis of security of its loan receivables. The Company has filed all the monthly/quarterly statements/returns with the banks as per the terms and conditions of the facility agreement and no discrepancies are noted with the books of accounts & financial statements of the Company.
38 Additional regulatory disclosure requirements pursuant to MCA Notification dated March 24, 2021 (contd.):
(ix) The Company has not been declared a wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or consortium thereof.
(x) The Company has not had any transaction with the companies struck off under section 248 of The Companies Act, 2013 or section 560 of The Companies Act, 1956.
(xi) The Company has not defaulted in registration or satisfaction of charges with the Registrar of Companies.
(xii) The Company has not entered into any scheme of arrangement during the year.
(xiii) The Company has neither advanced, loaned, invested or received directly or indirectly any funds to/from any entity with the understanding that such funds will be transferred to another person, i.e ultimate beneficiaries/ ultimate funding parties.
(xiv) The Company has disclosed all incomes appropriately as per the Indian Accounting Standards and no adjustments are required to be made due to any tax assessments or other requirements of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
(xv) The Company has not traded or invested in crypto currencies or virtual currencies during the year.
39 The Code on Social Security 2020 (''the Code'') relating to employee benefits, during the employment and postemployment, has received Presidential assent on September 28, 2020. The Code has been published in the Gazette of India. Further, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has released draft rules for the Code on November 13, 2020. However, the effective date from which the changes are applicable is yet to be notified and rules for quantifying the financial impact are also not yet issued. The Company will assess the impact of the Code and will give appropriate impact in the Financial Statements in the period in which, the Code becomes effective and the related rules to determine the financial impact are published.
40 Previous year figures have been regrouped/reclassified, where necessary, to conform to this year''s classification.
Mar 31, 2024
2.11 Provisions and contingent liabilities
Provisions are recognized when there is a present obligation 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 there is a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the Balance sheet date.
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 recognized as a finance cost.
The Company records a provision for decommissioning costs. Decommissioning costs are provided at the present value of expected costs to settle the obligation using estimated cash flows and are recognized as part of the cost of the particular asset. The cash flows are discounted at a current pre-tax rate that reflects the risks specific to the decommissioning liability. The unwinding of the discount is expensed as incurred and recognized in the statement of profit and loss as a finance cost. The estimated future costs of decommissioning are reviewed annually and adjusted as appropriate. Changes in the estimated future costs or in the discount rate applied are added to or deducted from the cost of the asset.
2.11 Provisions and contingent liabilities (contd.)
Contingent liabilities are disclosed when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, the existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company or a present obligation that arises from past events where it is either not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made.
2.12 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalent in the balance sheet comprise cash at banks, cash on hand and short-term deposits net of bank overdraft with an original maturity of three months or less, which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash in banks and short-term deposits net of bank overdraft.
2.13 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.
(a) Financial assets
(i) (a) Date of recognition
Financial assets and liabilities, with the exception of loans, debt securities, and borrowings are initially recognised on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. This includes regular way trades: purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame generally established by regulation or convention in the market place. Loans are recognised when funds are transferred to the customersâ account. The Company recognises debt securities and borrowings when funds reach the Company.
(i) (b) Initial recognition and measurement
At initial recognition, financial asset is measured at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed in profit or loss.
(i) (c) Day 1 profit and loss
When the transaction price of the instrument differs from the fair value at origination and the fair value is based on a valuation technique using only inputs observable in market transactions, the Company recognises the difference between the transaction price and fair value in net gain on fair value changes. In those cases where fair value is based on models for which some of the inputs are not observable, the difference between the transaction price and the fair value is deferred and is only recognised in profit or loss when the inputs become observable, or when the instrument is derecognised.
(ii) Subsequent measurement
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in following categories:
a) at amortized cost; or
b) at fair value through other comprehensive income; or
c) at fair value through profit or loss.
The classification depends on the entityâs business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows.
Amortized cost: Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortized cost. Interest income from these financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest rate method (ElR).
Fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI): Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows and for selling the financial assets, where the assetsâ cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest, are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI). Movements in the carrying amount are taken through OCI, except for the recognition of impairment gains or losses, interest revenue and foreign exchange gains and losses which are recognized in Statement of Profit and Loss. When the financial asset is derecognized, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in OCI is reclassified from equity to Statement of Profit and Lossand recognized in othergains/ (losses).
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.
Reclassification within classes of financial assets
A change in the business model would lead to a prospective re-classification of the financial asset and accordingly the measurement principles applicable to the new classification will be applied. During the current financial year and previous accounting period there was no change in the business model under which the Company holds financial assets and therefore no reclassifications were made.
(iii) Impairment of financial assets
In accordance with Ind AS 109, Financial Instruments, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on financial assets that are measured at amortized cost.
For recognition of impairment loss on 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. If the credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If in subsequent years, 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 recognizing impairment loss allowance based on 12-month ECL.
Life time ECLs are the expected credit losses resulting from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument.
Given the short term nature of the loans, the Company does not discount the cash flows receivable on the financial assets.
ECL impairment loss allowance (or reversal) recognized during the year is recognized as income/expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss. In the Balance Sheet, ECL for financial assets measured at amortized cost is presented as an allowance, i.e. as an integral part of the measurement of those assets in the Balance Sheet. Until the asset meets write off criteria, the Company does not reduce impairment allowance from the gross carrying amount.
The Company has used probability weights for various economic scenarios based on management''s as well as professional judgement. The probability weights is reviewed periodically and amended based on the forward-looking information as available from time to time. Any change to the probability weights is approved by the Risk Management function of the Company.
(iv) Derecognition of financial assets
A financial asset is derecognized only when
a) the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset is transferred or
b) retains the contractual rights to receive the cash flows of the financial asset, but assumes a contractual obligation to pay the cash flows to one or more recipients.
Where the financial asset is transferred then in that case financial asset is derecognized only if substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset is transferred. Where the entity has not transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is not derecognized.
(v) Write-off
Impaired loans and receivables are written off, against the related allowance for loan impairment on completion of the Companyâs internal processes and when the Company concludes that there is no longer any realistic prospect of recovery of part or all of the loan. For loans that are individually assessed for impairment, the timing of write off is determined on a case by case basis. A write-off constitutes a de-recognition event. The Company has a
right to apply enforcement activities to recover such written off financial assets. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited to the income statement.
(b) Financial liabilities
(i) Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities affair valuethrough profit or loss and at amortized cost, as appropriate.
All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and, in the case of borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.
(ii) 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. Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Financial liabilities at amortized cost:
After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognized in Statement of Profit and Loss when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through the EIR amortization process. Amortized 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.
(iii) Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognized 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 recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
(c) Offsetting financial instruments
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet where there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. The legally enforceable right must not be contingent on future events and must be enforceable in the normal course of business and in the event of default, insolvency or bankruptcy of the Company or the counterparty.
2.14 Employee Benefits
(a) Short-term obligations
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the year in which the employees render the related service are recognized in respect of employeesâ services up to the end of the year 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.
(b) Other long-term employee benefit obligations
(i) Defined contribution plan
Provident Fund: Contribution towards provident fund is made to the regulatory authorities, where the Company has no further obligations. Such benefits are classified as Defined Contribution Schemes as the Company does not carry any further obligations, apart from the contributions made on a monthly basis which are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Employee''s State Insurance Scheme: Contribution towards employees'' state insurance scheme is made to the regulatory authorities, where the Company has no further obligations. Such benefits are classified as Defined Contribution Schemes as the Company does not carry any further obligations, apart from the contributions made on a monthly basis which are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.
(ii) Defined benefit plans
Gratuity: The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit plan (the ''Gratuity Plan") covering eligible employees in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Gratuity Plan provides a lumpsum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee''s salary. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit method) at the end of each year. Actuarial losses/gains are recognized in the other comprehensive income in the year in which they arise.
(ii) Defined benefit plans (contd.)
Compensated absences: Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed within 12 months from the end of the year are treated as short term employee benefits. The obligation towards the same is measured at the expected cost of accumulating compensated absences as the additional amount expected to be paid as a result of the unused entitlement as at the year end.
Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of the year end are treated as other long term employee benefits. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit method) at the end of each year. Actuarial losses/gains are recognized in the statement of profit and loss in the year in which they arise.
Leaves under define benefit plans can be encashed only on discontinuation of service by employee.
2.15 Contributed equity
Equity shares are classified as equity share capital.
Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
2.16 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Earnings considered in ascertaining the Company''s earnings per share is the net profit or loss for the year after deducting preference dividends and any attributable tax thereto for the year. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year and for all the years presented is adjusted for events, such as bonus shares, other than the conversion of potential equity shares, that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year is adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
2.17 Use of judgments, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future years.
(i) Estimates and assumptions
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the year end date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are described below. The Company based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising that are beyond the control of the Company. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.
(a) Taxes
Deferred tax assets are recognized for unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses can be utilized. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognized, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies.
(b) Defined benefit plans (gratuity benefits and leave encashment)
The cost of the defined benefit plans such as gratuity and leave encashment are determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases and mortality rates. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each year end.
The principal assumptions are the discount and salary growth rate. The discount rate is based upon the market yields available on government bonds at the accounting date with a term that matches that of liabilities. Salary increase rate takes into account of inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors on long term basis
(d) Useful life and expected residual value of assets
Depreciation and amortisation is derived after determining an estimate of an assetâs expected useful life and the expected residual value at the end of its life. The useful lives and residual values of Companyâs assets are determined by management at the time the asset is acquired and reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end. The lives are based on historical experience with similar assets as well as anticipation of future events, which may impact their life, such as changes in technology.
(e) Leases
The determination of lease term for lease contracts in which the Company is a lessee, including whether the Company is reasonably certain to exercise lessee options. The determination of the incremental borrowing rate used to measure lease liabilities.
(ii) Judgements
(a) Business model assessment
Classification and measurement of financial assets depends on the results of the Solely payments of principal and Interest (SPPI )and the business model test . The Company determines the business model at a level that reflects how Company''s financial assets are managed together to achieve a particular business objective. This assessment includes judgement reflecting all relevant evidence including how the performance of the assets is evaluated and their performance measured, the risks that affect the performance of the assets and how these are managed and how the managers of the assets are compensated. The Company monitors financial assets measured at amortised cost or fair value through other comprehensive income that are derecognised prior to their maturity to understand the reason for their disposal and whether the reasons are consistent with the objective of the business for which the asset was held. Monitoring is part of the Companyâs continuous assessment of whether the business model for which the remaining financial assets are held continues to be appropriate and if it is not appropriate whether there has been a change in business model and so a prospective change to the classification of those assets.
(b) Fair value of financial instruments
The fair value of financial instruments is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction in the principal (or most advantageous) market at the measurement date under current market conditions (i.e., an exit price) regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique. When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the balance sheet cannot be derived from active markets, they are determined using a variety of valuation techniques that include the use of valuation models. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, estimation is required in establishing fair values. Judgements and estimates include considerations of liquidity and model inputs related to items such as credit risk (both own and counterparty), funding value adjustments, correlation and volatility.
(c) Effective Interest Rate (EIR) method
The Companyâs EIR methodology, recognises interest expense using a rate of return that represents the best estimate of a constant rate of return over the expected behavioural life of loans taken and recognises the effect of potentially different interest rates at various stages and other characteristics of the product life cycle
This estimation, by nature, requires an element of judgement regarding the expected behaviour and life-cycle of the instruments, as well expected changes to Indiaâs base rate and other fee income/expense that are integral parts of the instrument.
(d) Impairment of financial asset
The measurement of impairment losses across all categories of financial assets requires judgement, in particular, the estimation of the amount and timing of future cash flows and collateral values when determining impairment losses and the assessment of a significant increase in credit risk. These estimates are driven by a number of factors, changes in which can result in different levels of allowances.
It has been the Companyâs policy to regularly review its models in the context of actual loss experience and adjust when necessary.
(e) Provisions and other contingent liabilities
The Company operates in a regulatory and legal environment that, by nature, has a heightened element of litigation risk inherent to its operations. As a result, it is involved in various litigation, arbitration and regulatory investigations and proceedings in the ordinary course of the Companyâs business.
When the Company can reliably measure the outflow of economic benefits in relation to a specific case and considers such outflows to be probable, the Company records a provision against the case. Where the probability of outflow is considered to be remote, or probable, but a reliable estimate cannot be made, a contingent liability is disclosed.
Given the subjectivity and uncertainty of determining the probability and amount of losses, the Company takes into account a number of factors including legal advice, the stage of the matter and historical evidence from similar incidents. Significant judgement is required to conclude on these estimates.
2.18 Operating segments
The operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (''CODMj of the Company. The CODM is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments of the Company. The Company is engaged in the business of consumer lending in India which is considered to be the only reportable segment.
2.19 Statement of cash flows
Statement of Cash Flows is prepared segregating the cash flows into operating, investing and financing activities. Cash flow from operating activities is reported using indirect method adjusting the net profit for the effects of:
i. changes during the period in operating receivables and payables transactions of a noncash nature;
ii. non-cash items such as depreciation, provisions, deferred taxes, unrealised foreign currency gains and losses, and undistributed profits of associates and joint ventures; and
iii. all other items for which the cash effects are investing or financing cash flows.
Cash and cash equivalents (including bank balances) shown in the Statement of Cash Flows exclude items which are not available for general use as on the date of Balance Sheet.
2.20 Dividend payable
Interim dividend declared to equity shareholders, if any, is recognised as liability in the period in which the said dividend has been declared by the Directors. Final dividend declared, if any, is recognised in the period in which the said dividend has been approved by the Shareholders.
2.21 Modification of financial assets
A modification of a financial asset occurs when the contractual terms governing the cash flows of a financial asset are renegotiated or otherwise modified between initial recognition and maturity of the financial asset. A modification affects the amount and/or timing of the contractual cash flows either immediately or at a future date. The Company renegotiates loans to customers in financial difficulty to maximise collection and minimise the risk of default. A loan forbearance is granted in cases where although the borrower made all reasonable efforts to pay under the original contractual terms, there is a high risk of default or default has already happened and the borrower is expected to be able to meet the revised terms. The revised terms in most of the cases include an extension of the maturity of the loan, changes to the timing of the cash flows of the loan (principal and interest repayment), reduction in the amount of cash flows due (principal and interest forgiveness). Such accounts are classified as stage 3 immediately upon such modification in the terms of the contract.
Not all changes in terms of loans are considered as renegotiation and changes in terms of a class of obligors that are not overdue is not considered as renegotiation and is not subjected to deterioration in staging.
2.22 De-recognition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in profit or loss. An intangible asset is derecognised on disposal, or when no future economic benefits are expected from use or disposal. Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset, measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset, are recognised in profit or loss when the asset is derecognised.
28 Earnings per share
Basic earnings /(loss) per share amounts are calculated by dividing the profit/loss for the year attributable to equity holders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.
Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of equity shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential equity shares into equity shares of the Company.
32 Segment reporting
The Company''s operations predominantly relate to providing consumer lending. The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) reviews the operations of the Company as one operating segment. Additionally, the Company operates only in India, hence, no separate segment information has been furnished herewith.
33 Financial risk management objectives and policies :
The Companyâs activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, including market risk . The Companyâs primary risk management focus is to minimize potential adverse effects of risks on its financial performance. The Companyâs risk management assessment policies and processes are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor such risks and compliance with the same. Risk assessment and management of these policies and processes are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Companyâs activities. The Board of Directors and the Audit Committee are responsible for overseeing these policies and processes.
(A) Market risk
It is the risk that the value of on and off-balance sheet positions of the Company will be adversely affected by movements in market rates or prices such as interest rates, currency exchange rates or credit spreads resulting in a loss to earnings and capital. Market risk is monitored by assessments of fluctuation in the equity price, unhedged foreign exchange exposures, interest rate sensitivities under simulated stress test scenarios given range of probable interest rate movements on both fixed and floating assets and liabilities.
(i) Interest rate risk
A reasonably possiblechangeoflOO basis points in interest ratesatthe reporting date would have increased/(decreased) equity and profit or loss. The Company does not have any borrowings based on variable rate of interest as on March 31, 2024.
(ii) Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company has no outstanding foreign currency exposure.
Foreign currency risk exposure:
The exposure to foreign currency risk at the end of the reporting period, translated to Rs.Nil at closing rate, is as follows:
Financial liabilities Nil Nil
34 Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd.):
(B) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Credit risk arises principally from the Companyâs loans to customers, trade receivables, other financial assets, investments in mutual funds and cash and deposits held with banks and financial institutions. The maximum exposure to credit risk is equal to the carrying value of the financial assets. The objective of managing credit risk is to prevent or reduce losses in financial assets. The Company assesses the credit quality of the counterparties, taking into account their financial position, past experience and other factors.
(i) Credit risk management
Credit risk management policy of the Company provides guidelines for identification, assessment, management, monitoring and control of credit risk. The Company considers the probability of default upon initial recognition of asset and whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk on an on-going basis throughout each reporting period. In general, it is presumed that credit risk has significantly increased since initial recognition if the payments are overdue for a period exceeding 30 days. A default on financial assets occurs when the counterparty fails to make contractual payments for a period of 90 days or more. This definition of default is determined by considering the business environment in which entity operates and other macro-economic factors. The Company evaluates credit risk of the portfolio at a borrower level and not individual facility levels in accordance with the RBI regulations.
Managing credit risk is the most important part of overall risk management function. The Companyâs credit risk function is headed by the Risk Head who is responsible for the key policies & processes for managing credit risk, which include formulating credit policies & risk rating frameworks, guiding the Companyâs appetite for credit risk exposures, undertaking independent reviews, making objective assessments of credit risk, monitoring performance & product mix and management of portfolios. The principal objectives being maintaining a strong culture of responsible lending across the Company, robust risk policies & control frameworks, implementing & continually re-evaluating the Company''s risk appetite and ensuring there is adequate monitoring of credit risks, credit costs & risk mitigation.
Credit risk is measured as the amount at risk due to repayment default of a customer or counterparty to the Company. Various metrics such as installment default rate, overdue position, restructuring, collection efficiency, credit bureau information, proprietary scorecards, nonperforming loans etc. are used as leading indicators to assess credit risk.
The Company remains in high vigilance mode and continues to adapt credit policy/ underwriting standards in line with emerging risk metrics across the different business portfolios; and constantly monitors various external market indicators, including a watch over the spread of COVID-19 infection and coverage of vaccination across its geographic spread.
Cash & cash equivalents and Bank deposits
The Company limits its exposure to credit risk of cash held with banks by dealing with highly rated banks and institutions and retaining sufficient balances in bank accounts required to meet a monthâs operational costs. The Management reviews the bank accounts on regular basis and fund drawdowns are planned to ensure that there is minimal surplus cash in bank accounts.
Loans
The Company closely monitors the credit-worthiness of the borrower''s through internal systems. The Company assesses increase in credit risk on an ongoing basis for amounts receivable that become overdue and default is considered to have occurred when amounts receivable become 90 days past due.
Trade receivables
There are no trade receivables in the company due to its nature of business.
Other financial assets measured at amortized cost
Other financial assets measured at amortized cost includes security deposits, receivables from intermediaries and others miscellaneous receivables. Credit risk related to these other financial assets is managed by monitoring the recoverability of such amounts continuously.
(ii) Expected credit losses for financial assets other than loans:
The Company provides for expected credit losses on financial assets other than loans by assessing individual financial instruments for expectation of any credit losses:
For cash and cash equivalents and other bank balances - Since the Company deals with only high-rated banks and financial institutions, credit risk in respect of cash and cash equivalents, other bank balances and bank deposits is evaluated as very low/negligible.
For Investments in mutual funds - Credit risk is considered low/negligible because the Company deals with high quality assets and instruments with strong credit ratings.
For Trade receivables - Credit risk is considered low because these balances are with group companies with strong financial resources and the balances are held for shorter periods.
For security deposits paid - Credit risk is considered low because the Company is in possession of the underlying asset.
For other financial assets - Credit risk is evaluated based on Company''s knowledge of the credit worthiness of those parties and loss allowance is measured for 12 month expected credit losses upon initial recognition and provide for lifetime expected credit losses upon significant increase in credit risk. The Company does not have any expected loss based impairment recognised on such assets considering their low credit risk nature. Additionally, these balances are held in escrow for onward disbursements as well as collections from customers pending settlement.
34 Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd.):
(iii) Expected credit loss for loans Credit default risk
Considering the nature of advances given - small ticket size, shortterm and retail - the Company believes that the quantitative criteria for setting the definition of default is appropriate and sufficient. The Company has therefore set out the following definition of default for all loan products:
Days Past Due: Exposures that have one or more installment(s) past due for 90 days or more.
Event driven defaults: This will be based on the customer specific factors such as declaration of bankruptcy by the customer, death of borrower and other customer specific factors. This will be applied on a case by case basis.
Expected credit loss measurement
Ind AS 109 outlines a "three stage" model for impairment based on changes in credit quality since initial recognition as summarised below:
Stagel - Credit risk has not increased significantly since initial recognition-Recognisel2-months ECL, and recognize interest on a gross basis;
Stage 2 - Credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition - Recognise lifetime ECL, and recognise interest on a gross basis;
Stage 3 - Financial asset is credit impaired - Recognise lifetime ECL and present interest on a net basis (i.e. on the gross carrying amount less credit allowance).
Significant increase in credit risk
The Company believes that there is a significant increase in credit risk when dues past due crosses 30 days.
Measuring ECL - explanation of inputs, assumptions and estimation techniques
Expected credit losses are the discounted product of the probability of default (PD), exposure at default (EAD) and loss given default (LGD), defined as follows:
PD represents the likelihood of the borrower defaulting on its obligation either over next 12 months or over the remaining lifetime of the instrument.
EAD is based on the amounts that the Company expects to be owed at the time of default over the next 12 months or remaining lifetime of the instrument.
LGD represents the Companyâs expectation of loss given that a default occurs. LGD is expressed in percentage and remains unaffected from the fact that whether the financial instrument is a Stage 1, or Stage 2 or even Stage 3 asset.
Write off policy
The Company writes off financial assets, in whole or in part, when it has exhausted all practical recovery efforts and has concluded there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Quantitatively, accounts whose overdue days have exceed 365 days are written-off. The outstanding contractual amounts of such assets written off during the year ended March 31, 2024 was Rs. 28,620,983 (March 31, 2023: NIL). However, collection efforts continue on such accounts as these are legally due to the Company.
34 Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd.):
The table below summarises the stage-wise gross carrying values and the associated allowances for expected credit loss (ECL) on the loan portfolio:
(C) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company manages its liquidity risk by ensuring, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due.
Management of the Company monitors forecasts of the liquidity position and cash & cash equivalents on the basis of expected cash flows. The Asset Liability Management Policy aims to align market risk management with overall strategic objectives, articulate current interest rate view and determine pricing, mix and maturity profile of assets and liabilities. The policy involves preparation and analysis of liquidity gap reports, stress testing based on estimates of cash inflows and also taking preventive and corrective measures to manage risk. It also addresses the interest rate risk by providing for duration gap analysis and control by providing limits to the gaps.
Operational risk is the risk arising from inadequate or failed internal processes, people or systems, or from external events. The Company manages operational risks through comprehensive internal control systems and procedures laid down around various key activities in the Company viz. loan acquisition, customer service, IT operations, finance function etc. Internal Audit also conducts a detailed review of all the functions at least once a year, this helps to identify process gaps on timely basis. Further IT and Operations have a dedicated compliance and control units within the function who on continuous basis review internal processes. This enables the Management to evaluate key areas of operational risks and the process to adequately mitigate them on an ongoing basis. The Company has put in place a robust Disaster Recovery (DR) plan and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to ensure continuity of operations including services to customers, if any eventuality is to happen such as natural disasters, technological outage etc. Robust periodic testing is carried, and results are analysed to address gaps in the framework, if any. DR and BCP audits are conducted on a periodical basis to provide assurance regarding the effectiveness of the Companyâs readiness.
35 Capital management
For the purpose of the Companyâs capital management, capital includes issued equity capital, share premium and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders. The primary objective of the Companyâs capital management is to maximize the shareholder value and to ensure the Company''s ability to continue as a going concern. Regulatory capital related information is presented as part of the RBI mandated disclosures.
The Company has not distributed any dividend to its shareholders. The Company monitors gearing ratio i.e. total debt in proportion to its overall financing structure, i.e. equity and debt. The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.
Fair value measurement of financial assets and liabilities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in the Statement of Balance Sheet are grouped into three Levels of a fair value hierarchy. The three Levels are defined based on the observability of significant inputs to the measurement, as follows:
⢠Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
⢠Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
⢠Level 3: unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
37 Financial instruments and fair value disclosures (contd.)
There were no financial assets or financial liabilities measured at fair value through OCI in the previous year.
The carrying amount of trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, other bank balances, loans, other current financial assets, borrowings, deposits, trade payables and other current financial liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments. However, there are inherent limitations in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially allfinancial instruments, the fair value estimates presented aboveare not necessarily indicative of all the amounts that the Company could have realized or paid in sale transactions as of respective dates. As such, the fair value of the financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different from the amounts reported at each year end.
There have been no transfers among Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 categories during the year.
38 Additional regulatory disclosure requirements pursuant to MCA Notification dated March 24, 2021:
(i) The Company does not own any immovable property as at March 31, 2024.
(ii) The Company does not own any investment property as at March 31, 2024.
(iii) The Company has not revalued its Property, Plant and equipment during the year ended March 31, 2024.
(iv) The Company has not revalued its Intangible assets during the year ended March 31, 2024.
(v) The Company has not granted any loans or advances to promoters, directors, KMPs and the related parties (as defined under the Companies Act, 2013), either severally or jointly with any other person that are:
(a) repayable on demand
(b) without specifying any terms or period of repayment
(vi) The Company does not have any capital work-in-progress as at March 31, 2024.
(vii) No proceedings have been initiated or pending against the Company under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 and rules made thereunder.
(viii) The Company has taken borrowings from financial institution on the basis of security of its loan receivables. The Company has filed all the monthly/quarterly statements/returns with the banks as per the terms and conditions of the facility agreement and no discrepancies are noted with the books of accounts & financial statements of the Company.
38 Additional regulatory disclosure requirements pursuant to MCA Notification dated March 24, 2021 (contd.):
(ix) The Company has not been declared a wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or consortium thereof.
(x) The Company has not had any transaction with the companies struck off under section 248 of The Companies Act, 2013 or section 560 of The Companies Act, 1956.
(xi) The Company has not defaulted in registration or satisfaction of charges with the Registrar of Companies.
(xii) The Company has not entered into any scheme of arrangement during the year.
(xiii) The Company has neither advanced, loaned, invested or received directly or indirectly any funds to/from any entity with the understanding that such funds will be transferred to another person, i.e ultimate beneficiaries/ultimate funding parties.
(xiv) The Company has disclosed all incomes appropriately as per the Indian Accounting Standards and no adjustments are required to be made due to any tax assessments or other requirements of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
(xv) The Company has not traded or invested in crypto currencies or virtual currencies during the year.
39 The Code on Social Security 2020 (âthe Codeâ) relating to employee benefits, during the employment and post-employment, has received Presidential assent on September 28, 2020. The Code has been published in the Gazette of India. Further, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has released draft rules for the Code on Novemberl3,2020. However, the effective date from which the changes are applicable is yet to be notified and rules for quantifying the financial impact are also not yet issued. The Company will assess the impact of the Code and will give appropriate impact in the Financial Statements in the period in which, the Code becomes effective and the related rules to determine the financial impact are published.
40 Previous year figures have been regrouped/reclassified, where necessary, to conform to this yearâs classification.
As per our report of even date
For VR Associates For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of
Chartered Unifinz Capital India Limited
Accountants
Firm Registration No: 0001239C
Deepak Gupta Pawan Kumar Mittal Kiran Mittal
Partner Director Director
Membership No: 538921 DIN:00749265 DIN: 00749457
Date: 31.08.2024
Place: New Delhi
RituTomar Kaushik Chatterjee Ritu Sharma
Company Secretary CEO CFO
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