Directors Report of Arvind Ltd.

Mar 31, 2025

Your Directors are pleased to present the 94^th Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the
financial year ended 31^st March, 2025.

1. Financial Results

Highlights of Financial Results for the year are as under:

	Standalone			Consolidated
	Year ended March, 2025	Year ended March, 2024		Year ended March, 2025	Year ended, March, 2024
Turnover & Operating Income	7632.32	7100.46		8328.81	7737.75
Profit before Finance Costs, Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses	830.36	790.04		918.59	886.04
Less: Finance costs	160.22	150.82		165.77	159.30
Profit before Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses	670.14	639.22		752.82	726.74
Less: Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses	216.88	212.77		258.71	265.82
Profit before Share of Profit of a Joint Venture, Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	453.26	426.45		494.11	460.92
Less: Exceptional Items	25.77	22.40		0.00	(2.46)
Add: Share of profit/(loss) of Joint Ventures	NIL	NIL		(1.24)	(0.08)
Profit Before Tax	427.49	404.05		492.87	463.30
Current Tax	106.30	112.39		121.90	129.31
(Excess)/Short Provision of Earlier Years	(2.66)	4.03		(2.43)	3.94
Deferred Tax	83.57	(17.27)		6.02	(22.58)
Profit for the Year	240.28	304.90		367.38	352.63

2. Company’s Performance

FY25 was characterized by two significant disruptions:
India’s general elections and an illegal workers’ strike.
Despite the unrelated yet impactful nature of these events,
commendable resilience was demonstrated by Arvind
Limited. The strike, which occurred at the company’s
largest textile unit in Santej, persisted for 21 days before
being resolved unconditionally. Normal operations have
since been resumed, reflecting the effectiveness of the
management’s response and the strength of the trust that
has been cultivated with the workforce.

Adverse impacts from the strike were experienced across
several key segments - Woven, Denim, and the Industrial &
Human Protection divisions of Advanced Materials Division
(AMD) - resulting in an estimated revenue loss of ?200 crore
and an EBITDA impact of ?71 crore. Throughout this period,

steadfast support was extended by stakeholders including
customers, vendors, and government authorities. Gratitude
is expressed for their backing, and continued commitment
is maintained toward open dialogue, transparency, and the
resolution of grievances.

For the full year FY25, revenue was recorded at ?8,329
crore, with an EBITDA of ?919 crore, translating into an
EBITDA margin of 11%. When normalized for the impact
of industrial action and associated production losses and
additional costs, revenue and EBITDA would have increased
by 10% and 12% respectively, aligning with the base case
projections established at the year’s outset.

Debt levels were maintained, while free cash flow from
operations amounting to nearly ?760 crore was generated
during the year, which fully funded the capital expenditure
of nearly ?450 crore in FY25.

The company’s balance sheet has been significantly
strengthened in recent years through the implementation
of a disciplined capital allocation strategy, a streamlined
debt profile, and an optimized capital structure,
accompanied by consistent free cash flow generation
year over year.

These outcomes reflect a firm commitment to innovation,
customer-centricity, and sustainability, along with the
capability to navigate a dynamic market environment with
agility and precision-consolidating Arvind’s position as a
trusted industry leader.

Globally, the environment continues to remain volatile,
influenced by rising conflicts and geopolitical uncertainties.
Global supply chains and economic outlooks have been
materially affected. Nonetheless, encouraging signs have
been observed in domestic demand, which is expected to
gain momentum in the upcoming festive quarters and into
Spring 2026.

Premium global clients continue to be drawn to the
company due to its strong sustainability credentials.
Despite the presence of both macroeconomic headwinds
and opportunities, Arvind’s momentum toward becoming
an integrated textile powerhouse has been sustained.

Recent trade agreements signed with the UK, along
with potential agreements with the US and Europe, are
anticipated to unlock new market opportunities. India’s
ongoing political and economic stability has further
reinforced its position as a preferred global sourcing
destination.

However, short-term volatility persists. The tariff revisions
announced by the United States in April have introduced
temporary uncertainty. While some customers advanced
their procurement to avoid elevated duties, others have
postponed purchasing decisions. Requests have been
made by several clients for partial absorption of the 10%
interim tariff hike. Cost-control initiatives are currently being
undertaken to mitigate the resultant margin pressures.

On the Sustainability Front:

• A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) has been signed
with TUPL—a joint venture between a subsidiary of
Torrent Power and Arvind Limited, along with other
associates—wherein a 26% equity investment has
been made to qualify the arrangement as a group
captive plan.

• This initiative is expected to increase the share of
renewable energy to 60%, contributing to power cost
savings and margin improvements.

• Arvind Limited retained its top position in the Global
Sustainability Assessment by S&P (DJSI), being ranked
#1 in India and #7 globally.

This recognition not only validates the company’s efforts but
also reaffirms its unwavering commitment to sustainable
development as a core principle of its business model.

Looking ahead, a cautiously optimistic outlook is
maintained. Although the effects of tariff changes are being
closely monitored and mitigative actions are being taken,
temporary margin disruptions are acknowledged. Efforts
are underway to offset these impacts through increased
volumes and rigorous cost control. The company’s strategy
remains focused on forging long-term partnerships with
discerning clients, with the belief that such alignment will
yield mutual benefits over time.

A more detailed analysis and commentary can be found in
the Management Discussion and Analysis section of this
report.

3. Dividend

The Board of Directors have recommended a dividend of
''3.75 per equity share of ''10/- each, for the financial year
ended on 31^st March, 2025. Dividend is subject to approval
of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and
shall be subject to deduction of income tax at source. The
dividend, if approved by the members, would involve a cash
outflow of about ''98 Crores.

In terms of the provisions of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, the Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution
Policy and the same is available on the Company’s Website
at https://www.arvind.com/sites/default/files/field policy
file/DividendDistributionPolicy.pdf

4. Transfer to Reserves

During the year under review, the Company has not
transferred any amount to reserves.

5. Details of Material Changes from the end of the
Financial Year till the date of this Report

No material changes have taken place from the end of the
financial year till the date of this report.

6. Share Capital

The authorised share capital of the Company as on 31^st
March, 2025 was ''674.50 crores divided into 57.45 crores
equity shares of ''10 each and 1 crore preference shares of
''100 each.

During the year under review the Company has allotted
1,87,500 Equity Shares of ''10 each to the eligible employees
pursuant to the exercise of stock options granted in terms
of the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2021 (ESOS) of the
Company. Consequently, the paid up Equity Share Capital
of the Company stood at ''261.81 crores consisting of
26,18,17,974 equity shares of ''10 each.

During the year under review, the Company has not issued
shares with differential voting rights and sweat equity
shares.

7. Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS)

The Company has instituted the Employees Stock Option
Scheme (ESOS) to grant equity based incentives to certain
eligible employees and directors of the Company and
its subsidiary companies. There is no material change
in ESOS during the year under review and the scheme
is in compliance with Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)
Regulations, 2021. The certificate of the Secretarial Auditor
regarding implementation of scheme shall be made
available for inspection of members in electronic mode at
Annual General Meeting.

Disclosures in compliance with Section 62 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and
Debentures) Rules, 2014 and the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Share based Employee Benefits) Regulations,
2021 are set out in ‘‘Annexure - A’’ to this report.

8. Finance

The Company has repaid the instalments of Term Loans
amounting to ''186.17 crores during the current year. The
Company has not made any fresh long term borrowings.
Long Term Debt of the Company stands to ''343.15 crores as
on 31^st March, 2025.

9. Deposits

During the year under review, the Company does not
accepted or renewed any Deposit within the meaning of
Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made
there under.

10. Non-Convertible Debentures

During the year ended 31^st March, 2025, the Company does
not have any outstanding Non-Convertible Debentures.

During the year under review, the Company has not issued/
allotted any Non-Convertible Debentures.

11. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
under Section 186

Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under
the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are
given in the notes to the Financial Statements.

12. Consolidated Financial Statements

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company are
prepared in accordance with relevant Indian Accounting
Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants
of India and form part of this Annual Report.

13. Scheme of Arrangement

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 6^th May, 2024
approved the Scheme of Arrangement involving transfer
and vesting of the Advanced Materials Undertaking of
Arvind Limited (‘Applicant Transferor Company’) to
Arvind Advanced Materials Limited (‘Applicant Transferee
Company’) and their respective shareholders and creditors
(‘Scheme’) with an appointed date of 1^st April, 2024.

The company received Observation letters from Stock
Exchanges in October, 2024. The Company has filed
application with the Hon’ble National Company Law
Tribunal (NCLT), Ahmedabad Bench. NCLT vide its order
dated 8^th April, 2025 admitted Company Application
and interalia directed to convene meetings of its Equity
shareholders and Creditors (Secured and Unsecured)
on 30^th May, 2025, for the purpose of considering and
if thought fit approving the proposed scheme, with or
without modification(s).

14. Corporate Social Responsibility

The Company''s CSR policy is committed to advancing
the social, economic, educational, and environmental
development of communities positively impacting their
quality of life. Our programs are aligned with Schedule VII
of the Companies Act, 2013, and are implemented through
SHARDA Trust, Narottam Lalbhai Rural Development Fund
(NLRDF), and Arvind Foundation, and other civil society
partner Geographically, our initiatives focus on Ahmedabad,
Gandhinagar, Narmada, Botad and other small regions of
Gujarat. All activities are organized under five broad themes
- Education, Environment, Earning, Rural Development and
Art & Culture.

Education

Education remains one of Arvind Limited’s most deeply
rooted commitments. Our initiatives span urban, semi-

urban, and rural contexts to close the gaps in access
continuity, and quality of learning. The GYANDA program
supports students in municipal schools with after-schoo
academic reinforcement, digital learning, and co-curriculai
growth. In rural areas, Shiksha Setu helps adolescents
especially girls re-enter the educational system via oper
schooling pathways. We also run mobile digital education
programs like HP CLAP and HP WoW, bringing digita
literacy directly to remote regions. Through a combination
of classroom support, scholarships, and technology access
we aim to make education an unbroken journey from
foundation to future.

Environment

Arvind’s environmental programs focus on regenerative
community-led stewardship of natural ecosystems. Oui
plantation drives have enabled the planting of over 1
lakh trees across farmlands, schools, and common lands
restoring biodiversity and building climate resilience. These
efforts are rooted in shared ownership—where communities
are not just beneficiaries but active custodians of theii
environment, ensuring long-term ecological and socia
impact.

Earning

Our Earning initiatives aim to build pathways to financia
independence and dignity for rural and tribal populations
In the dairy sector, we provide interest-free animal loans
veterinary camps, and training, empowering women-led
households with sustainable incomes. Through the Triba
Homestay Project near the Statue of Unity, families tap into
tourism while preserving cultural identity. We also offei
vocational skills training tailored to local contexts, enabling
women and youth to explore enterprise and employment
in hospitality, food, and crafts. These programs go beyonc
income they strengthen self-reliance and foster grassroots
led development.

Rural Development

Arvind’s rural development strategy begins with a deep
understanding of community needs. In partnership with
the Arvind Foundation and NLRDF, our programs address
everything from nutrition and early childhood care to soi
regeneration and mental wellbeing. Through the Biochai
Project, we promote sustainable agriculture by enhancing
soil health and productivity using carbon-rich biochai
produced from local biomass. The Inner Wellbeing Program
delivered with Heartfulness Institute, introduces meditatior
and emotional resilience tools for rural populations
Our work in rural areas is long-term, participatory, anc
holistic focused on building healthier, more self-sustaining
communities.

Art & Culture

Preserving cultural identity is central to our belief in
inclusive development. Through the Promotion of Indology,
we digitize and safeguard thousands of rare manuscripts
in collaboration with the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Institute.
Meanwhile, the Indigo Art Museum celebrates the dying
art of Indigo, preserving its cultural heritage through
exhibitions, artists programs and community sensitisation.
These initiatives connect heritage with contemporary
expression, ensuring that communities can carry forward
their stories, symbols, and knowledge with pride. Cultural
advancement, for us, is not just about preservation—but
about keeping tradition alive in ways that are relevant,
creative, and future-facing.

Arvind’s CSR approach blends long-term vision with
deep local engagement—co-creating inclusive, resilient
communities across every initiative.

The Corporate Social Responsibility Policy of the Company
are available on the Company’s website at https://www.
arvind.com/sites/default/files/field policy file/CSR%20
Policy%202019.pdf

The disclosures required to be given under Section 135 of the
Act read with Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 are provided in the Annual
Report on CSR Activities for FY 2024-2025, forming part of the
Report as “Annexure - B”

15. Human Resources

At Arvind, we believe that an organisation’s true competitive
advantage lies in its people. When individuals thrive,
businesses move forward. FY 2024-25 was a year of deep
commitment to shaping an agile, high-performing, and
future-ready workforce - one that is not only aligned with
business goals, but also inspired by purpose.

We took deliberate steps to build a culture where
performance and growth go hand in hand, where role clarity,
feedback, and recognition are not seasonal interventions,
but integral to how we lead. Structured internal mobility,
sharper talent mapping, and clear developmental pathways
helped us match business needs with individual aspirations,
strengthening leadership readiness at every level.

Recognising that people do their best work in environments
that are transparent, inclusive and accountable, we
prioritised open dialogue, manager capability-building, and
support systems that enable teams to voice concerns, take
ownership, and continuously improve. We also continued
to evolve our ways of working - integrating digital tools
and simplifying core people processes to make every day
experiences smoother and more empowering.

The strength of our culture lies not just in what we do, but
how we do it. In every decision and every policy, we are
guided by a simple belief: that people who feel valued,
trusted, and challenged will always deliver more - not just
for the business, but for the communities we serve.

16. Risk Management

The Company has a robust Enterprise Risk Management
(ERM) framework that enables it to strategically take
calculated risks to remain competitive and drive growth,
while simultaneously mitigating other risks to ensure long¬
term sustainability and stable performance.

Under the framework, the Company has laid down a
Risk Management Policy which defines the process for
identification of risks, its assessment, mitigation measures,
monitoring and reporting. While the Company, through
its employees and Executive Management, continuously
assess the identified Risks, the Risk Management Committee
reviews the identified Risks and its mitigation measures half
yearly.

The top 10 risks identified by the Company includes - 2
Strategic Risks, 7 Operational Risks & 1 Regulatory Risks.
Key Strategic Risks include demand destruction/shift,
geographical concentration issues and reputational risks.
Key Operating Risks include customer concentration, vendor
concentration, availability of competent human resource,
major system outages, industrial safety, sustainability and
cyber security/data protection. Regulatory Risks include
litigation and regulatory compliances.

17. Internal Financial Controls

The Company has in place adequate internal financial
controls with reference to the Financial Statements
commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its
operations. During the year, such controls were tested and
no reportable material weakness in the design or operation
was observed. The Statutory Auditors of the Company
have audited such controls with reference to the Financial
Reporting and their Audit Report is annexed as Annexure A
to the Independent Auditors’ Report under the Standalone
Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial
Statements which forms part of the Integrated Annual
Report.

18. Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy

The Company has established a vigil mechanism through
its Whistle Blower Policy to address instances of fraud,
mismanagement, or other unethical conduct. Details of
the Whistle Blower Policy are provided in the Corporate

Governance Report and are also available on the Company''s
website at https://www.arvind.com/sites/default/files/
field policy file/Whistle%20Blower%20Policy n.pdf

19. Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Venture
Companies

As on 31^st March, 2025, the Company has 17 subsidiary
companies (Direct or Indirect) and 4 joint ventures and 2
associate companies.

During the year under review, companies/entities which
have become and ceased to be subsidiary, joint venture or
associate of the Company are given in the Note No. 44 of
Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a
statement containing salient features of financial statements
of subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies in
Form AOC-1 is attached to the Financial Statements. The
separate audited financial statements in respect of each
of the subsidiary shall be kept open for inspection at the
Registered Office of the Company. The Company will also
make available these documents upon request by any
Member of the Company interested in obtaining the same.
The separate audited financial statements in respect of each
of the subsidiary are also available on the website of the
Company at http://www.arvind.com/financial-reports.

As on 31^st March, 2025, the Company does not have any
material subsidiary. The Company has framed a policy for
determining material subsidiaries, which has been uploaded
on Company’s website at https://www.arvind.com/sites/
default/files/field policy file/Policy%20on%20Material%20
¦Subsidiaries 0.pdf

20. Change In Nature Of Business

During the year under review, there has been no material
change in the nature of business of the Company.

21. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)

As on 31^st March, 2025, the Board of Directors consists of 10
(Ten) members, of which 5 (five) are Independent Directors
The Board also comprises of two women Independent
Directors.

As per the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act,
2013 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Sanjay
Lalbhai (DIN: 00008329) and Mr. Jayesh Shah (DIN 00008349)
shall retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and being eligible, offered themselves for re-appointment as
the Director of the Company.

Details of Directors appointed / reappointed / ceased to
be directors during the year are as under:

Appointments / Reappointments:

i. Mr. Susheel Kaul (DIN: 08208011) was appointed as
Managing Director (KMP) designated as “Managing
Director & President (Textiles)”, with effect from 6^th May,
2024 for a term of three years.

ii. Mr. Jayesh Shah (DIN: 00008349) was reappointed as
Whole Time Director designated as “Director & Group
Chief Financial Officer” with effect from 1^st October,
2024 for a term of five years.

iii. Mr. Nilesh Mehta (DIN: 00199071) was appointed as an
Independent Director with effect from 12^th May, 2024
for a term of five years.

iv. Mr. Nagesh Pinge (DIN: 00062900) was appointed as an
Independent Director with effect from 21^st June, 2024
for a term of four years.

v. Ms. Reena Bhagwati (DIN: 00096280) was appointed as
an Independent Director with effect from 1^st August,
2024 for a term of four years.

Cessations:

i. Mr. Dileep Choksi (DIN: 00016322) retired as an
Independent Director with effect from closing hours
of 11^th May, 2024.

ii. Mr. Arpit Patel (DIN: 00059914) ceased to be an
Independent Director of the Company with effect
from 21^st May, 2024 due to sad demise.

iii. Dr. Bakul Dholakia (DIN: 00005754) retired as an
Independent Director with effect from closing hours
of 31^st July, 2024.

After the closure of the year under review, Mr. Nilesh Shah
(DIN: 01711720) retired as an Independent Director with
effect from closing hours of 5^th May, 2025.

22. Formal Annual Evaluation

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013
and Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has
carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance as
well as that of its Committees and Individual Directors. The
manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has
been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.

23. Appointment and Remuneration Policy

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination
and Remuneration Committee, framed a policy for selection

and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel
and Senior Management and their remuneration. The Policy
broadly lays down the guiding principles, philosophy and
the basis for payment of remuneration to Executive and
Non-Executive Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and
Senior Management. The policy also provides the criteria
for determining qualifications, positive attributes and
Independence of Director and criteria for appointment
and removal of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel /
Senior Management and performance evaluation which
are considered by the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee / Board of Directors. The policy is available on
the website of the Company at https://www.arvind.com/
sites/default/files/field policy file/Nomination%20and%20
Remuneration%20Policy.pdf

24. Familiarization Program for the Independent
Directors

In compliance with the requirements of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, the Company has put in place a familiarization
programme for the Independent Directors to familiarize
them with their role, rights and responsibility as Directors,
the working of the Company, nature of the industry in which
the Company operates, business model etc. The details of the
familiarization programme are explained in the Corporate
Governance Report and also available on the Company’s
website at https://www.arvind.com/sites/default/files/field
policy file/Directors%20Familiarization%20Programs%20
%202024-2025.pdf

25. Declaration of Independence

The Company has received declarations from all the
Independent Directors of the Company confirming that
they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed
under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 and they have complied with the Code
for Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV to
the Companies Act, 2013

26. Board and Committee Meetings

A calendar of Meetings is prepared and circulated in advance
to the Directors.

During the year under review, 5 meetings of the Board were
held. The details of the Board and Committee meetings are
provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part
of this Report.

27. Committees of Board

With an objective of strengthen the governance standards
and to comply with the applicable statutory provisions,
the Board has constituted various committees details of
such committees constituted by the Board are given in the
Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this
Annual Report.

28. Directors’ Responsibility Statement

Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability,
confirm that:

a. in preparation of the annual accounts for the financial
year ended 31^st March, 2025 the applicable accounting
standards have been followed along with proper
explanation relating to material departures, if any;

b. they have selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and
estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit and loss of the Company for that period;

c. they have taken proper and sufficient care towards
the maintenance of adequate accounting records
in accordance with the provisions of this Act for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d. they have prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis;

e. they have laid down internal financial controls, which
are adequate and are operating effectively;

f. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance
with the provisions of all applicable laws and such
systems are adequate and operating effectively.

29. Related Party Transactions

All the related party transactions are entered on arm’s
length basis, in the ordinary course of business and are in
compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015. There are no materially
significant related party transactions made by the Company
with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel etc.
which may have potential conflict with the interest of
the Company at large or which warrants the approval of
the shareholders. Accordingly, no transactions are being
reported in Form AOC-2 in terms of Section 134 of the Act
read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.

However, the details of the transactions with Related Parties
are provided in the Company’s financial statements in
accordance with the Accounting Standards.

All Related Party Transactions are presented to the Audit
Committee and the Board. Omnibus approval is obtained
for the transactions which are foreseen and repetitive in
nature. A statement of all related party transactions is
presented before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis,
specifying the nature, value and terms and conditions of the
transactions.

The Policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the
Board is available on Company’s website at https://www.
arvind.com/sites/default/files/field policy file/Related%20
Party%20Transaction.s%20Policy%202025.pdf

30. Significant and Material Orders Passed by the
Regulators or Courts

There are no significant material orders passed by the
Regulators/ Courts which would impact the going concern
status of the Company and its future operations.

31. Auditors

• Statutory Auditors

M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants,
(ICAI Firm Registration No. 117366W / W-100018) were re¬
appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company at
the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 6^th
September, 2022 for a term of five consecutive years. The
Report given by the Auditors on the financial statements
of the Company is part of the Annual Report. There has
been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or
disclaimer given by the Auditors in their Report.

• Cost Auditors

Kiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad
(Firm Registration No. 000025) carried out the cost audit
for applicable businesses during the year. The Board of
Directors has appointed them as Cost Auditors for the
financial year 2025-26. The remuneration payable to
the Cost Auditors is required to be placed before the
Members in a general meeting for their ratification.
Accordingly, a Resolution seeking Members’ ratification
for the remuneration payable to Kiran J. Mehta & Co.,
Cost Auditors is included at item No. 6 of the notice
convening the Annual General Meeting.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 148(1) of the
Act, read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit)
Rules, 2014, the Company has maintained cost accounts
and records.

• Secretarial Auditors

Pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A
of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations and Section 204 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Audit Committee and the
Board of Directors at their respective meetings held
on 15^th May, 2025 have approved and recommended
for approval of Members, appointment of M/s. Hitesh
Buch & Associates, Company Secretaries, as Secretarial
Auditor to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company
for a term of upto 5(Five) consecutive years, to hold office
from financial year 2025-26 till financial year 2029-30.
Accordingly, a Resolution seeking Members’ approval is
included at item No. 5 of the notice convening the Annual
General Meeting.

A detailed proposal for appointment of Secretarial
auditor forms part of the Notice convening this AGM.

The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year
ended 31^st March, 2025, pursuant to Section 204 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24A of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 is annexed herewith as “Annexure -
C”. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any
qualifications, reservation or adverse remarks.

32. Enhancing Shareholders'' Value

The Company believes that its Members are its most important
stakeholders. Accordingly, the Company’s operations are
committed to the pursuit of achieving high levels of operating
performance and cost competitiveness, consolidating and
building for growth, enhancing the productive asset and
resource base and nurturing overall corporate reputation.
The Company is also committed to creating value for its other
stakeholders by ensuring that its corporate actions positively
impact the socio-economic and environmental dimensions
and contribute to sustainable growth and development.

33. Corporate Governance Report and Management
Discussion & Analysis

The Corporate Governance Report and Management
Discussion & Analysis, which form part of this Report,
together with the Certificate from the auditors of the
Company regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate
Governance as stipulated in Schedule V of Regulation 34(3) of
the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015.

34. Secretarial Standards

During the year under review, the Company has complied
with the provisions of Secretarial Standard-1 and Secretarial
Standard - 2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries
of India.

35. Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report

The Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report
for the year ended 31^st March, 2025 as stipulated under
Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed which forms
part of this Annual Report.

36. Conservation Of Energy, Technology Absorption
And Foreign Exchange Earnings And Outgo

The information on conservation of energy, technology
absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo
stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014, is annexed herewith as “Annexure - D”.

37. Extract of the Annual Return

The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return is
available on Company’s website at https://www.arvind.com/
sites/default/files/field investor updates file/Draft%20
Annual%20Return%202024-25%20%283%29.pdf

38. Particulars of Employees

The information required pursuant to Section 197(12) of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the
Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section
136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Report and Accounts
are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto,
excluding the information on employees’ particulars which
is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered
Office of the Company during business hours on working
days of the Company up to the date of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting. If any Member is interested in obtaining
a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company
Secretary in this regard.

Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details
as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are
given in ‘‘Annexure - E’’ to this report.

39. Disclosure as Per Sexual Harassment of Women
at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013

At Arvind, we are unequivocal in our commitment to
providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of
sexual harassment, grounded in the framework laid out by
the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

The Arvind Internal Complaints Committee (AICC) functions
independently and with full authority. Its presence and
mandate are clearly communicated across the organisation,
and all committee members are formally trained to manage
proceedings with sensitivity, fairness, and procedural rigour.
Regular sessions are also conducted to build awareness and
reinforce behavioural expectations across teams.

For the financial year 2024-25, no complaints were filed,
reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of dignity,
trust, and accountability at every level.

40. General

The Board of Directors state that no disclosure or reporting
is required in respect of the following matters as there were
no transactions or applicability pertaining to these matters
during the year under review:

i) Fraud reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee
or the Board of Directors of the Company.

ii) Payment of remuneration or commission from any of
its holding or subsidiary companies to the Managing
Director/ Whole Time Director of the Company.

iii) Voting rights which are not directly exercised by the
employees in respect of shares for the subscription/
purchase of which loan was given by the Company (as
there is no scheme pursuant to which such persons can
beneficially hold shares as envisaged under section
67(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013).

iv) Details of any application filed for corporate insolvency
under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under
the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

vi) One time settlement of loan obtained from the banks
or financial institutions.

41. Acknowledgements

The Board expresses its sincere thanks to all the employees,
customers, suppliers, investors, lenders, regulatory and
government authorities and stock exchanges for their co¬
operation and support and look forward to their continued
support in future.

By Order of the Board

Place: Ahmedabad Sanjay Lalbhai

Date: 15^th May, 2025 Chairman

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Mar 31, 2024

The Directors are pleased to present the 93^rd Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended 31^st March, 2024.

1. FINANCIAL RESULTS

Highlights of Financial Results for the year are as under:

(Rs. in Crores)
	Standalone		Consolidated
	Year ended	Year ended	Year ended	Year ended
	March, 2024	March, 2023	March, 2024	March, 2023
Turnover & Operating Income	7153.84	7774.10	7778.58	8427.00
Profit before Finance Costs, Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses	790.04	748.72	886.04	844.52
Less : Finance costs	150.82	154.56	159.30	164.24
Profit before Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses	639.22	594.16	726.74	680.28
Less : Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses	212.77	208.49	265.82	253.01
Profit before Share of Profit of a Joint Venture, Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses	426.45	385.67	460.92	427.27
Less : Exceptional Items	22.40	(28.51)	(2.46)	(58.76)
Add : Share of profit/(loss) of Joint Ventures	NIL	NIL	(0.08)	1.22
Profit Before Tax from Continuing Operation	404.05	414.18	463.30	487.25
Current Tax	112.39	90.88	129.31	100.09
(Excess)/Short Provision of Earlier Years	4.03	9.13	3.94	9.27
Deferred Tax	(17.27)	(37.78)	(22.58)	(38.81)
Profit/(Loss) for the year from Continuing Operation (A)	304.90	351.95	352.63	416.70
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax for the year from Discontinuing Operation	NIL	(7.54)	NIL	(5.03)
Tax Expense of Discontinued Business	NIL	1.50	NIL	1.50
Profit/(Loss) for the year from Discontinuing Operation (B)	NIL	(6.04)	NIL	(3.53)
Profit for the Year (A B)	304.90	345.91	352.63	413.17

2. COMPANY’S PERFORMANCE

FY 2024 started on a challenged note for businesses as interest rate tightening was pointing to sharp decline in consumer demand. Additionally, for the apparel markets, summer and fall of 2023 was marked by high inventory levels created by preponed buying in the previous quarters. As the year went by, consumer demand held surprisingly steady, and inventories got cleared. That resulted in a clear resumption of wholesale buying starting Q3.

For Arvind Limited, H1 was quite challenging as demand in the core Textiles businesses remained muted. Denim volumes remained soft, while Woven volumes remained healthy through the year. Garment volumes were also challenged as key customer programs kept postponing inventory addition/ fresh buying until the holiday season got over. Our key global customers resumed buying in H2, and the same is reflected in improved volumes in Q4, especially in Garments and Denims.

FY 2024 also saw price realizations coming down sharply following the softening of input raw materials, energy and logistics prices. While the lag effect gave a one-time positive boost to margins during mid-year, price deflation masked the underlying volume growth, especially in case of Advanced Material Division (AMD).

AMD continued to deliver 20% volume growth as promised through most quarters. Human Protection and Composites businesses delivered 20% and 26% growth in top-line as planned, Industrials cluster was challenged by muted demand from some of its key accounts. On an aggregate basis, AMD delivered a healthy 14% revenue growth despite sharp reductions in price realizations.

FY 2025 has started on a positive note for Arvind Limited. Garment and Denim volumes are inching upwards, while Wovens maintains its robust market position. In AMD, demand has come back for the Industrials cluster. On the whole the momentum looks positive for the first quarter.

During FY 24, the Company continued expanding its renewable energy capacity, as the 24MW hybrid solar-wind installation went live. We have plans to further augment this capacity and take the share of renewable power from 47% to near 80% levels. Also, during the year, a global Centre of Excellence for water and waste water solutions was inaugurated - this is an ambitious project with co-investment from one of our large customers. Similarly, we have customer collaboration in other areas of sustainability going on - e.g. in using Biomass for boilers to produce steam, as well as farming projects to enable better cotton production.

A more detailed analysis and commentary is available in the Management Discussion and Analysis section of this report.

3. DIVIDEND

The Board of Directors have recommended a dividend of ''3.75/- per equity share and one-time special dividend of ''1/- per equity share, totalling to a dividend of ''4.75/- per equity share of face value of ''10/- each, for the financial year ended on 31^st March, 2024. Dividend is subject to approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and shall be subject to deduction of income tax at source. The dividend, if approved by the members, would involve a cash outflow of about ''124 Crores.

In terms of the provisions of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy and the same is available on the Company’s Website at https://www.arvind.com/sites/ default/files/field policy file/DividendDistributionPolicy. pdf

4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES

During the year under review, the Company has not transferred any amount to reserves.

5. DETAILS OF MATERIAL CHANGES FROM THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TILL THE DATE OF THIS REPORT

No Material Changes have taken place from the end of the financial year till the date of this report.

6. SHARE CAPITAL

The authorised share capital of the Company as on 31^st March 2024 was ''674.50 crores divided into 57.45 crores equity shares of ''10 each and 1 crore preference shares of ''100 each.

During the year under review the Company has allotted 1,33,000 Equity Shares of ''10 each to the eligible employees pursuant to the exercise of stock options granted in terms of the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2021 (ESOS) of the Company. Consequently, the paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company stood at ''261.63 crores consisting of 26,16,30,474 equity shares of ''10 each.

During the year under review, the Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights and sweat equity shares.

7. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME (ESOS)

The Company has instituted the Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) to grant equity based incentives to certain eligible employees and directors of the Company and its subsidiary companies. There is no material change in ESOS during the year under review and the scheme is in compliance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The certificate of the Secretarial Auditor regarding implementation of scheme shall be made available for inspection of members in electronic mode at Annual General Meeting.

Disclosures in compliance with Section 62 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of Companies (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Rules, 2014 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 are set out in ‘‘Annexure - A’’ to this report.

8. FINANCE

The Company has repaid the instalments of Term Loans amounting to ''253 crores during the current year i.e. FY 2023-24. Long Term Debt of the Company stands to ''399 crores as on 31^st March, 2024.

9. DEPOSITS

During the year under review, the Company has not accepted or renewed any Deposit within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under.

10. NON-CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES

During the year ended 31^st March, 2024, the Company has redeemed/repaid Non-Convertible Debentures amounting to '' 75 crores. The redemption/repayment is in accordance with the terms of the respective issues.

During the year under review, the Company has not issued/ allotted any Non-Convertible Debentures.

11. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186

Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.

12. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with relevant Indian Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and form part of this Annual Report.

13. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES

Arvind Limited, through its CSR policy aims to work for social, economic, educational, environmental, inner wellbeing and cultural advancement of the people and thereby positively impact their quality of life. Our CSR programs are in the realm of education, rural transformation, livelihood promotion, art and heritage, women empowerment and inner wellbeing. The projects and programs are in accordance to the thematic areas as defined in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.

During the year under review 2023-24, the initiatives are being carried out by company promoted organizations - Strategic Help Alliance for Relief to Distressed Areas (SHARDA) Trust, Narottam Lalbhai Rural Development Fund (NLRDF) and Arvind Foundation (AF) and other partner Civil Society Organizations.

The Company has defined broader geographies and themes to bring larger focus in our CSR initiatives. The geographies under our operation where the CSR programs are being implemented at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Garudeshwar, in Aspirational district-Narmada and other parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh for Inner wellbeing projects. There are four broad themes namely Educational Advancement, Rural Advancement, Environmental Advancement, and Cultural Advancement. All our initiatives broadly fall under the above themes without limiting the purpose, scope and flexibility of CSR initiatives.

Initiative brief:

During 2023-24, the Company supported the ongoing programmes of Rural Advancement, Educational Advancement including digital Literacy and scholarships, Environmental Advancement, Cultural Advancement and Inner Wellbeing. A digital literacy program, a program for providing scholarship for higher education, program for plantation, and an Inner wellbeing program for taking meditation to rural masses were supported by the company.

The following paragraphs provide a concise overview of the specific initiatives pursued throughout the year under CSR. These are:

Rural Development

Under the broad theme of Rural Advancement, the Arvind Rural Transformation Initiative (ARTI) is a combination of long term integrated programs focused in defined geographies. The initiatives are broadly based in Gujarat. The projects are being implemented at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Garudeshwar in Aspirational district Narmada and other parts of Gujarat for Inner wellbeing projects.

The long-term rural advancement strategy of Arvind Limited hinges on three elements - Education, Environment and Earning. Some Health & Nutrition initiatives are also taken as per the need and demand of the community. The education component has a digital literacy program. The environment and the earning components have long term interventions to bring lasting change in the communities we operate.

Under the element of environment, through plantation drives, close to 100,000 plants were planted in broadly three mode - plantation at individual homes, plantation in schools & crematorium and plantation at block and taluka level at panchayat plots. Over 3500 students participated in planting the trees in their school campuses under our school greening programme. Environment clubs are also set up in schools. In addition, the plantation programs were also undertaken in Jamnagar and Vadnagar areas in Gujarat in partnership with Heartfulness Institute.

For earning, it is important to strengthen existing occupations, create newer opportunities and add incremental earning opportunities. Under the earning component, we continued with our initiative of strengthening the dairy practices and added to our ongoing home stay project.

To support and increase earning of families in villages we operate, a Credit Support Program for Animal loan was launched last year with partnership with Shree Mahila SEWA Bank and other local banks. The purpose of the program is to increase the family income in shortest span of time. Dairy Farmer’s Training for the livestock management and highlighting importance of animal nutrition, fodder and animal breed and building network for getting services were part of the program that was attended by over 200 dairy farmers. Another training program about various dairy products and value addition of milk was also organised. 109 persons got new loans for buffalo that the company facilitated and dairy linkages were strengthened. This has given immediate incremental rise in family income and helped women achieve financial empowerment.

Another very interesting program under our rural advancement element is the Tribal Homestay Project. It is being carried out near the world fame tourist destination at Statue of Unity in Kevadia in Aspirational district of Narmada. The purpose again is to add a total of 47 rooms were created and income to the families had started during last three years. We have identified 12 new homes and started the work. The idea is to create a Homestay Cluster supported by Arvind Foundation and create a long term income to the rural tribal community.

Rural Development: Supporting Heath conditions:

Our interactions with the communities lead to organising the health camps. Many a times, attending to health issues get neglected or postponed as it doesn’t seem to be posing any immediate challenge. However, in long term, it costs the people heavily. To attend to this, we have launched health camps in villages and we organise 13 Community Eye Check-up Camps, 2 community health camps, and 8 School dental health camps in partnerships with Government and specialised Trust run Hospitals. The Eye Camps were attended by more than 3500 rural people. Around 2100 people were given specs, and 92 cataract cases were identified and surgeries were performed. Two third of the participants of these camps were women above age of 40 years. This confirmed our assessment that there are lot of neglect of the health conditions in the rural areas especially among women.

Rural Development: The Digital Literacy Program:

The digital Literacy program is another program that the Company has supported. The program is being offered in partnership with computer major Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Arvind Foundation. This program is being carried out through Arvind HP CLAP vehicles and an Arvind HP WOW bus.

The HP CLAP (Continued Learning Access Program) has a van that has 120 HP Laptops to bring digital literacy to rural masses in Kalol Taluka. Arvind Foundation has designed a curriculum through which primary school students and women are exposed to laptops and are getting to learn computer operations. About 6700 students have taken advantage of the programme spread across 16 schools.

Under the digital literacy programme we also have an Arvind HP WOW Bus (Arvind HP World on Wheel Bus) that has a mobile classroom with 16 desktops and large screen TVs. HP WOW bus is running digital literacy programme in government runs primary schools and ITI at villages near Statue of Unity in Narmada district. Over 600 tribal students have been impacted by HP WOW in 2023-24. The External Affairs Minister, Government of India Shri S. Jaishankar visited our digital bus classroom on 26^th May 2023, interacted with our students and Teachers and appreciated the concept by tweeting that “World on Wheel was particularly impressive.”

We have also started supplementary Education programme for rural students of Kalol Taluka. To inculcate scientific aptitude among rural students, over 1300 students were taken to a study tours to science city. In addition, study tours, essay competitions, digital competitions and summer camps were organised for class 8 students to motivate them to continue their studies with further enrolment. We consider this digital literacy programme as an entry point to a larger supplementary education program in the region that we have started this year.

Rural Development: Inner Wellbeing Programme:

The Company is carrying out an ongoing Inner Wellbeing Program in rural Gujarat and Rajasthan since last five years. This is result of our conviction that the physical and social developments are meaningful only if people are also well from within. Heartfulness Meditation programs are being conducted in a planned and structured manner. This

program is based on the Sahaj Marg system of Raja Yoga meditation. Altogether, 8 people team along with number of volunteers and trainers reached to over 700 villages where 3 day meditation sessions were conducted. Regular weekly sessions are being conducted at over 200 villages and close to 9000 people are regularly attending the weekly sessions.

Educational Advancement: Project Gyanda

In addition to the digital literacy program that the company has supported, our flagship, a supplementary education program GYANDA for municipal school students in Ahmedabad has again founded its firm roots after being badly hit by COVID. The program GYANDA has more than 800 students.

This is being carried out through SHARDA Trust, the CSR arm of Arvind Limited. This program aims to support the students of 8-12 years and establish education to employment link. GYANDA is a unique supplementary education model designed for primary, secondary and higher secondary school-going children studying in Municipal Schools. It prevents these children from dropping out and helps them complete their basic education from standard V to XII and further, while focusing on improving their academic performance and overall personality development. The objective is to make these children employable by the time they pass out of the programme, thereby ensuring that they become the last generation in poverty from their families.

The next logical extension of the program is in the rural areas in the supplementary education mode. An extension with the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has been started with two rural centres with 60 students. Over 300 students have enrolled in the program and more centres are being started.

To support this expansion, we are integrating technology with the program. During the year, in addition to our partnership with HP Foundation, we had strengthened our partnership with our two technology partnerships with Open Link Foundation and TagHive Foundation.

Open Links Foundation (OLF), started by an alumni of IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad considers Teachers as the most important link to implement any change program and it provides IT enabled program, tools and community for teacher support and teacher recognition by reducing their burden and motivating them to deliver quality education. It has an open source platform for teachers to find right

teaching resources and instruction methods like lesson plans, activities, worksheets and videos etc. The material that SHARDA Trust has developed has been uploaded on this platform which can now be accessed from anywhere by our teachers. This will help us a great deal as we plan our rural journey.

Similarly, The Tag Hive Inc. is a Samsung funded education Technology Company started by an IIT & Harvard alumni. Tag Hive has a solution called Class Saathi, which is a clicker based smart classroom solution that makes formative assessments seamless and data-driven. Teachers can use the Class Saathi app to evaluate student’s proficiency in various concepts taught in class. After the session, the students are given multiple choice questions to assess their understanding of what was taught in the class. The students click their answers on a clicker device and their answers immediately give the teacher an idea about students’ understanding with data. The data is recorded and can be used for individual counselling. We see these tech partnerships adding lot of value to the program in future especially when we expand in rural areas.

We have also started a pre-primary section this year in our new Gyanda centre. We are developing a curriculum after a baseline study. The program looks at providing a strong Foundational literacy and numeracy, crucial for a child to attain basic numeracy and literacy skills by the end of grade 3.

Educational Advancement: Supporting Institutions for higher Learning for Scholarships and educational support for higher Education

The programs mentioned earlier in the report under the broad head Educational Advancement are for ensuring that students from underprivileged background are supported and encouraged to complete their school education. However, to look at Education as a spectrum, the logical step in this direction is to also support bright students from disadvantaged section of the society to study in institutions of higher learning and provide with financial assistance for fee support and other form of scholarships through the institutions. The company, during the year, has supported Ahmedabad University to further provide scholarship and other educational support to bright and meritorious students from disadvantaged section of the society who lack financial resources.

Cultural Advancement: Promotion of Indology Project:

During the year under the review, the Company has supported the ongoing programme of Promotion of Indology under the schedule VII theme of Promotion of National Heritage, Art and Culture. The programme is being carried out through our partner organisation Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Bhartiya Sanskriti Vidya Mandir (LDBSVM). The programme is to support preservation of manuscript, digitisation of manuscripts, automating the Library that has rare books, purchase of books and upgrading the Manuscript Data Archival Software System for tracking the digitised and archived manuscripts. The project also involves upgradation of infrastructure. This is being done to expand the Institution’s engagement with the public. It is being done both through online and offline methods

The Annual Report on CSR Activities in prescribed format is enclosed as “Annexure - B”.

14. HUMAN RESOURCES

A company grows when its people grow. At Arvind, we believe that talent truly shapes organizational success and destiny. At Arvind, there is highest commitment to investing in hiring the right talent, sustainably engaging and developing them, retaining and rewarding them to deliver organizational results and growth.

An important focus area for the organization has been to respond to trends shaping the future of work, that make the company agile, productive and help improve HR systems, processes and enhance employee experience.

The Company has invested efforts in bringing effectiveness in hiring and creating an employer brand, creating internal mobility, reorganizing structures in line with business plans and performance and establishing the right rewards and recognition.

To ensure that our employees continue to challenge themselves and grow, the company has brought a significant focus to internal mobility and to rotating employees across different functional roles in order to grow into higher roles.

On learning our focus shall continue to be towards digitalization of learning and introduction of various e-learning courses on managerial & functional competencies. Adoption of digital tools, incorporation of hybrid work culture, in our way of working has ensured that our employees are equipped to work with these through the right skills.

While doing so, we have been cognizant of understanding what motivates and engages our people and how they perceive their work environment. Therefore, we encourage open and regular dialogue between managers and their team members and offer hand holding support which ensures our people feel comfortable to speak up, raise concerns and are empowered to initiate improvements.

Our approach to performance management is a holistic one wherein, while holding people accountable, we look at continuous development and create opportunities for them to excel in new and / or larger roles. This approach is directly linked to our compensation framework and promotion process. We also offer a wide range of benefits to our employees.

To ensure we develop future leaders, we provide a number of opportunities to foster management and leadership skills. The purpose is to equip our people with the necessary capabilities to lead the organization through change, develop their teams, manage performance and ensure business success in line with the organizational strategy.

15. RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company has a robust Enterprise Risk Management framework which enables it to take certain risks to remain competitive and achieve higher growth and at the same time mitigate other risks to maintain sustainable results.

Under the framework, the Company has laid down a Risk Management Policy which defines the process for identification of risks, its assessment, mitigation measures, monitoring and reporting. While the Company, through its employees and Executive Management, continuously assess the identified Risks, the Risk Management Committee reviews the identified Risks and its mitigation measures annually.

The top 10 risks identified by the Company includes - 2 Strategic Risks, 7 Operational Risks & 1 Regulatory Risks. Key Strategic Risks include demand destruction/shift, geopolitical issues and reputational risks. Key Operating Risks include customer concentration, vendor concentration, availability of competent human resource, major system outages, industrial safety, sustainability and cyber security/ data protection. Regulatory Risks include litigation and regulatory compliances.

16. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:

The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to the Financial Statements

commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed. The Statutory Auditors of the Company have audited such controls with reference to the Financial Reporting and their Audit Report is annexed as Annexure A to the Independent Auditors’ Report under the Standalone Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements which forms part of the Integrated Annual Report.

17. VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has a vigil mechanism named Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The details of the Whistle Blower Policy are explained in the Corporate Governance Report and also posted on the website of the Company at https://www.arvind.com/ sites/default/files/field policy file/Whistle%20Blower%20 Policy n.pdf

18. SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES

As on 31^st March 2024, the Company has 17 subsidiary companies (Direct or Indirect) and 4 joint ventures and 1 associate company.

During the year under review, companies/entities which have become and ceased to be subsidiary, joint venture or associate of the Company are given in the note no. 35 to the Financial Statements.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statement containing salient features of financial statements of subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies in Form AOC-1 is attached to the Financial Statements. The separate audited financial statements in respect of each of the subsidiary shall be kept open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company. The Company will also make available these documents upon request by any Member of the Company interested in obtaining the same. The separate audited financial statements in respect of each of the subsidiary are also available on the website of the Company at www. arvind.com/financial-reports.

The Company has framed a policy for determining material subsidiaries, which has been uploaded on Company’s website at https://www.arvind.com/sites/default/ files/field policy file/Policy%20on%20Material%20 Subsidiaries.pdf

19. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS

During the year under review, there has been no material change in the nature of business of the Company.

20. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

As on 31^st March 2024, the board of directors consists of 9 (nine) members, of which 5 (five) were Independent Directors. The Board also comprises of one woman Independent Director.

As per the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the company, Mr. Kulin Lalbhai (DIN 05206878) shall retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offered himself for re-appointment as the Director of the Company.

The Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on 30^th January, 2024 has appointed Mr. Nigam Shah as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company in place of Mr. Jayesh Shah with effect from 1^st February, 2024. Mr. Jayesh Shah will continue to act as Director & Group Chief Financial Officer.

The Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on 30^th January, 2024 has appointed Mr. Krunal Bhatt as a Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 1^st February, 2024.

Mr. R.V. Bhimani stepped down from the position of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 1^st February, 2024 as a part of succession planning of Key Managerial Personnel.

As per the approval received by the shareholders through Postal Ballot on 9^th March 2024, Mr. Arpit Patel (DIN: 00059914) was re-appointed as Independent Director of the Company for a further period of five years from 17^th May 2024. The Company has received the necessary declaration from Mr. Arpit Patel that he continues to fulfil the criteria of independence as prescribed under the relevant provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations.

21. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance as well as that of its Committees and Individual Directors. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.

22. APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION POLICY

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management and their remuneration. The Policy broadly lays down the guiding principles, philosophy and the basis for payment of remuneration to Executive and Non-Executive Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management. The policy also provides the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and Independence of Director and criteria for appointment and removal of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel / Senior Management and performance evaluation which are considered by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee / Board of Directors. The policy is available on the website of the Company at https://www.arvind. com/sites/default/files/field policy file/Nomination%20 and%20Remuneration%20Policy.pdf.

23. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

I n compliance with the requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has put in place a familiarization programme for the Independent Directors to familiarize them with their role, rights and responsibility as Directors, the working of the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model etc. The details of the familiarization programme are explained in the Corporate Governance Report and also available on the Company’s website at https://www.amnd. com/sites/default/files/field policy file/Directors%20 Familiarization%20Programs%20Arvind%2023-24.pdf

24. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and they have complied with the Code for Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act.

25. BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

A calendar of Meetings is prepared and circulated in advance to the Directors.

During the year under review, 4 meetings of the Board were held. The details of the Board and Committee meetings are

provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Report.

26. COMMITTEES OF BOARD:

With an objective of strengthen the governance standards and to comply with the applicable statutory provisions, the Board has constituted various committees. Details of such committees constituted by the Board are given in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.

27. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:

a. in preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31^st March, 2024 the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;

b. they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;

c. they have taken proper and sufficient care towards the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d. they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;

e. they have laid down internal financial controls, which are adequate and are operating effectively;

f. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

28. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

All the related party transactions are entered on arm’s length basis, in the ordinary course of business and are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial

Personnel etc. which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large or which warrants the approval of the shareholders. Accordingly, no transactions are being reported in Form AOC-2 in terms of Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. However, the details of the transactions with Related Parties are provided in the Company’s financial statements in accordance with the Accounting Standards.

All Related Party Transactions are presented to the Audit Committee and the Board. Omnibus approval is obtained for the transactions which are foreseen and repetitive in nature. A statement of all related party transactions is presented before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms and conditions of the transactions.

The Policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is available on Company’s website at https:// www.arvind.com/sites/default/ffles/field policy file/ Related%20Partv%20Transactions%20Policv%202022.pdf

29. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS

There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators/ Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.

30. AUDITORS

• Statutory Auditors

M/s Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants, (ICAI Firm Registration No. 117366W/W-100018) were re-appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 6^th September, 2022 for a term of five consecutive years. The Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Auditors of the company. The Report given by the Auditors on the financial statements of the Company is part of the Annual Report. The Board has duly reviewed the Statutory Auditor''s Report and the observations and comments, appearing in the report, are self-explanatory and do not call for any further explanation/clarification.

• Cost Auditors

Kiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm Registration No. 000025) has carried out the cost audit for applicable businesses during the year. The Board of Directors has appointed them

as Cost Auditors for the financial year 2024-25. The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is required to be placed before the Members in a general meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a Resolution seeking Members’ ratification for the remuneration payable to Kiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost Auditors is included at item No. 5 of the notice convening the Annual General Meeting.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act, read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Company has maintained cost accounts and records.

• Secretarial Auditors

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. Hitesh Buch & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in practice, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2023-24.

The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31^st March, 2024, pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed herewith as “Annexure -C”. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualifications, reservation or adverse remarks.

31. ENHANCING SHAREHOLDERS’ VALUE

The Company believes that its Members are its most important stakeholders. Accordingly, the Company’s operations are committed to the pursuit of achieving high levels of operating performance and cost competitiveness, consolidating and building for growth, enhancing the productive asset and resource base and nurturing overall corporate reputation. The Company is also committed to creating value for its other stakeholders by ensuring that its corporate actions positively impact the socio-economic and environmental dimensions and contribute to sustainable growth and development.

32. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORTAND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

The Corporate Governance Report and Management Discussion & Analysis, which form part of this Report, together with the Certificate from the auditors of the

Company regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Schedule V of Regulation 34(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

33. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS

During the year under review, the Company has complied with the provisions of Secretarial Standard-1 and Secretarial Standard - 2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

34. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

The Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report for the year ended 31^st March, 2024 as stipulated under Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed which forms part of this Annual Report.

35. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as “Annexure - D”.

36. THE ANNUAL RETURN

Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return as on March 31, 2024 is available on Company’s website at: https://www.arvind.com/ sites/default/files/field investor updates file/Draft%20 Annual%20Return%202023-2024-new.pdf

37. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The information required pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employees’ particulars which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.

Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given in ‘‘Annexure - E’’ to this report.

38. DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a policy against sexual harassment in line with the provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder.

Arvind Internal Complaints Committee (AICC) is formed and its details are declared across the organizations. All AICC members are trained by subject experts on handling the investigations and proceedings as defined in the policy

During the financial year 2023-24, no complaints were filed.

39. GENERAL

The Board of Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following matters as there were no transactions or applicability pertaining to these matters during the year under review:

i) Fraud reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or the Board of Directors of the Company.

ii) Payment of remuneration or commission from any of its holding or subsidiary companies to the Managing Director/ Whole Time Director of the Company.

iii) Voting rights which are not directly exercised by the employees in respect of shares for the subscription/ purchase of which loan was given by the Company (as there is no scheme pursuant to which such persons can beneficially hold shares as envisaged under section 67(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013).

iv) Details of any application filed for corporate insolvency under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

v) One time settlement of loan obtained from the banks or financial institutions.

40. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Board expresses its sincere thanks to all the employees, customers, suppliers, investors, lenders, regulatory and government authorities and stock exchanges for their co-operation and support and look forward to their continued support in future.

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Mar 31, 2023

Your Directors are pleased to present the 92^nd Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended 31^st March 2023.

1. FINANCIAL RESULTS

Highlights of Financial Results for the year are as under:

					(Rs. in Crores)
	Particulars	Standalone		Consolidated
		Year ended March 31, 2023	Year ended March 31, 2022	Year ended March 31, 2023	Year ended March 31, 2022
Turnover & Operating Income		7774.10	7499.41	8427.00	8059.61
Profit before Finance Costs, Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses		748.72	834.27	844.52	857.47
Less : Finance costs		154.56	166.70	164.24	176.43
Profit before Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses		594.16	667.57	680.28	681.04
Less : Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses		208.49	203.24	253.01	253.95
Profit before Share of Profit of a Joint Venture, Exceptional Items and Tax Expenses		385.67	464.33	427.27	427.09
Less : Exceptional Items		(28.51)	241.37	(58.76)	9.29
Add : Share of profit/(loss) of Joint Ventures		NIL	NIL	1.22	1.11
Profit Before Tax from Continuing Operation		414.18	222.96	487.25	418.91
Current Tax		90.88	20.00	100.09	26.06
(Excess)/Short Provision of Earlier Years		9.13	13.82	9.27	13.86
Deferred Tax		(37.78)	111.99	(38.81)	111.06
Profit/(Loss) for the year from Continuing Operation (A)		351.95	77.15	416.70	267.93
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax for the year from Discontinuing Operation		(7.54)	(28.15)	(5.03)	(36.65)
Tax Expense of Discontinued Business		1.50	10.30	1.50	10.30
Profit/(Loss) for the year from Discontinuing Operation (B)		(6.04)	(17.85)	(3.53)	(26.35)
Profit for the Year (A B)		345.91	59.30	413.17	241.58

2. COMPANY’S PERFORMANCE

As expected at the outset, FY2023 saw an uncertain business environment almost through all the four quarters, and it continues well into the new financial year.

For Arvind Limited, Q1 started off as the best ever first quarter since the demerger of Anup Engineering and Arvind Fashions. Commodity prices that had seemed to be on an ever-

increasing trajectory finally started to come down towards the quarter end. This trend of falling prices of input Raw Materials and freight costs continued through the year. On the demand front, expectation has been of a sharp reduction following the interest rate hikes being administered to fight inflation. In reality, the actual retail sales in key markets have turned out to be better than expected quarter after quarter. As we wrap-up FY23 and start FY24, the outlook is much less grim in the

US and reasonably upbeat in the domestic markets. Europe continues to look challenged, at least in the near term.

Textile businesses delivered a mixed bag of performance. Volumes in Woven segment stayed strong and steady throughout, Denim and Garment volumes saw a steady reduction through the quarters as our key customers deferred their buying and also reduced the lot/ drop sizes to manage their inventory more sharply. Price realization peaked in Q2 and then started trending down to reflect the softening raw material prices.

Advanced Materials businesses - Human Protection, Industrials and Composites, continued to deliver the promised growth through the quarters, and closed the full year numbers at an aggregate of 22% higher revenues. These businesses also saw a margin expansion in Q4 as the benefits of lower input costs started to be realized. During the year, capacity expansion programs got initiated as current ones became fully utilised. Expanded fabric processing set-up, new line for non-wovens, additional capacities in garment manufacturing and investments in composites mold/ dies started to get implemented in the second half of FY2023, and are expected to enable continued growth through FY24 and beyond.

During the year, the Company also sold off its subsidiary company viz. Arvind Internet Limited to Bigfoot Retail Solutions. Among other smaller businesses, Arvind-Envisol - our effluent treatment business - had an improved year as it executed a large project, and also expanded its components business.

Also during FY23, the Company continued making investments in expanding its renewable energy capacity, and a 24MW hybrid solar-wind installation is expected to get commissioned in Q1 of FY2024. This will help the Company strengthen its industry leading sustainability credentials, and also reduce the energy costs.

A more detailed analysis and commentary is available in the Management Discussion and Analysis section of this report.

3. DIVIDEND

The Board of Directors have recommended a dividend of Rs.3.75/- per equity share and one-time special dividend of Rs.2/- per equity share, totalling Rs.5.75/- per equity share of Rs. 10/- each (i.e. 57.5%), for the financial year ended on 31^st March, 2023. Dividend is subject to approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and shall be subject to deduction of income tax at source. The dividend, if approved by the members, would involve a cash outflow of about Rs. 150 crores.

In terms of the provisions of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy and the same is available on the Company''s Website at

https://www.arvind.com/sites/default/files/field_policy_file/DividendDistributionPolicy.pdf

4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES

During the year under review, the Company has not transferred any amount to reserves.

5. DETAILS OF MATERIAL CHANGES FROM THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TILL THE DATE OF THIS REPORT

No Material Changes have taken place from the end of the financial year till the date of this report.

6. SHARE CAPITAL

The authorised share capital of the Company as on 31^st March 2023 was Rs.674.50 crores divided into 57.45 crores equity shares of Rs.10 each and 1 crore preference shares of Rs.100 each.

During the year under review the Company has allotted 9,11,655 Equity Shares of Rs.10 each to the eligible employees pursuant to the exercise of stock options granted in terms of the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2008 (ESOS) of the Company. Consequently, the paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company stood at 261.50 crores consisting of 26,14,97,474 equity shares of Rs.10 each.

During the year under review, the Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights and sweat equity shares.

7. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME (ESOS)

The Company has instituted the Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) to grant equity based incentives to certain eligible employees and directors of the Company and its subsidiary companies. There is no material change in ESOS during the year under review and the scheme is in compliance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The certificate of the Secretarial Auditor regarding implementation of scheme shall be made available for inspection of members in electronic mode at Annual General Meeting.

Disclosures in compliance with Section 62 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2021 are set out in "Annexure - A'''' to this report.

8. FINANCE

The Company has repaid the instalments of Term Loans amounting to Rs.287.26 crores during the current year. The Company has not made any fresh long term borrowings. Long Term Debt of the Company stands to Rs. 621.73 crores as on 31^st March, 2023.

9. DEPOSITS

During the year under review, the Company has not accepted or renewed any Deposit within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under.

10. NON-CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES

As on 31^st March 2023, 8.5% - 750 Rated, Listed, Secured, Redeemable, Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) of the face value of Rs.10,00,000/- each, for cash at par, aggregating Rs.75 crores were outstanding, issued on private placement basis and listed on the Wholesale Debt Market Segment of BSE Limited.

During the year under review, the Company has not issued/ allotted any Non-Convertible Debentures.

11. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186

Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.

12. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with relevant Indian Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and form part of this Annual Report.

13. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES

Arvind Limited, through its CSR policy aims to work for social, economic, educational, infrastructural, environmental, health, inner wellbeing and cultural advancement of the people and thereby positively impact their quality of life. Our CSR programs are in the realm of education, rural transformation, livelihood promotion, art and heritage, women empowerment and inner wellbeing. The projects and programs are in accordance to the thematic areas as defined in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. The development initiatives are being carried out by company promoted organizations - Strategic Help Alliance for Relief to Distressed Areas (SHARDA) Trust, Narottam Lalbhai Rural Development Fund (NLRDF) and Arvind Foundation (AF) and other partner Civil Society Organizations.

The organizations have formed synergistic partnerships to enhance the quality of deliverables and increase the reach of the programs.

The Company has defined five broader themes to bring larger focus in our CSR initiatives. However, the Company has supported initiatives under five broader themes to bring larger focus in our CSR initiatives. The broad thematic areas are Educational Advancement, Rural Advancement, Environmental Advancement, Health Advancement and Cultural Advancement. All our initiatives broadly fall under the given themes without limiting the purpose, scope and flexibility of CSR initiatives.

Initiative brief:

During 2022-23, the Company supported the ongoing programmes of Rural Initiative brief - Rural Advancement, Educational Advancement, Digital Literacy, Environmental Advancement, Inner Wellbeing and a Project for Setting up Indigo Art Museum.

The specific programs undertaken during the year and a brief is given in following paragraphs:

Rural Development

Under the broad theme of Rural Advancement, the Arvind Rural Transformation Initiative (ARTI) is a combination of long term integrated programs focused in defined geographies. In Gujarat, geographically, the different projects are being implemented at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Sanand & Dholka in Ahmedabad, Dhasa in Botad, Saurastra, Garudeshwar in Aspirational district of Narmada and planned initiatives at Kheda district. Altogether, Rural Development programmes are being implemented in 39 Villages. In addition, the Rural Development initiatives are also planned at Karnataka and Jharkhand.

The broad focus of the rural development initiatives are on Education, Earning, Environment and Inner Wellbeing. Initiatives of Health & Nutrition are also undertaken as per the need and demand from the community.

A digital literacy programme as part of our education program in rural areas is being offered in partnership with HP Foundation. 3 HP CLAP Vans with 120 Laptops each move in village schools and villages to impart computer literacy programme to students and women. About 5700 students have taken advantage of the programme. Our old partnership with HP had also has a HP WOW Bus that has a classroom. This has been stationed at villages near Statue of Unity, Narmada. Over 500 students have taken advantage of this. The combined strength of students have shown their willingness to join the Supplementary Education Programme Gyanda which we will start during 2023-24 for the rural students. Over 1200 of these students were also taken to a visit of science city

The Environment project has major plantation drive. Close to 30,000 plants were planted in broadly three mode - plantation at individual homes, plantation in schools & crematorium and plantation at block and taluka level at large plots. Over 4000 students participated in planting the trees in their school campuses under our school greening programme. Environment clubs are also set up in schools where we are active.

To support and increase earning of farmers in villages we operate, a Credit support program for Animal loan was launched last year with partnership with Shree Mahila SEWA Bank. Around 80 new loans for buffalo were given and dairy linkages strengthened. This has given immediate rise in family income.

Our interaction with the communities lead to the realisation that attending to health issues many a time get neglected or postponed as it doesn''t seem to be posing any immediate challenge. To attend to this, we have launched health camps in villages we operate. A total of 23 Community Eye Check-up Camps, Community Health Camps and School Dental Health Camps were organised in partnerships with Government Hospitals and Specialised Trust run Hospitals. These were attended by close to 3500 people. The eye camp received the highest attendance and over 2000 specs were distributed and 66 cataract surgeries were performed.

We had reported earlier that as part of our rural advancement programme, the Homestay Project near famous Statue of Unity in Kevadia in Aspirational district Narmada was undertaken. A total of 37 rooms were created and income to the families had started. We conducted a rapid assessment of the project that suggested certain changes and showed us the potential. We have identified 11 new homes and started the work in 4 more homes. The idea is to create a Homestay Cluster supported by Arvind Foundation.

Educational Advancement: Project Gyanda

In addition to the digital education programme, our Supplementary Education Programme Gyanda in the urban areas with municipal school students is slowly but surely back to its core after badly getting affected due to Covid. We have around 850 students now and have started a new centre which will add to the numbers. In addition, few more centres are planned to open in urban areas. There is a demand from our students of digital education programme in rural areas to be part of Supplementary education programme which we will start during 2023-24 in a blended online and offline mode.

To support this expansion, we are integrating technology. During the year, in addition to our partnership with HP Foundation, we had two technology partnerships with Open Link Foundation and Tag Hive Foundation.

Open Links Foundation (OLF) was started by an alumni of IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad in 2017. OLF considers Teachers as the most important link to implement any change program and it provides IT enabled program, tools and community for teacher support and teacher recognition by reducing their burden and motivating them to deliver quality education.

The tool also has a Wikipedia kind of open source platform for teachers to find right teaching resources and instruction methods like lesson plans, activities, worksheets and videos etc. The material that SHARDA Trust has developed has been uploaded on this platform which can now be accessed from anywhere by our teachers. This will help us a great deal as we plan our rural journey.

Tag Hive Inc. is a Samsung funded education Technology Company started by an IIT & Harvard alumni. TagHive has a solution called Class Saathi, which is a clicker based smart classroom solution that makes formative assessments seamless and data-driven. Teachers can use the Class Saathi app to evaluate student''s proficiency in various concepts taught in class. After the session, the students are given multiple choice questions to assess their understanding of what was taught in the class. The students click their answers on a clicker device and their answers immediately give the teacher an idea about students'' understanding with data. The data is recorded and can be used for individual counselling. We see this adding lot of value to our students in future.

We have also started a pre-primary section this year in our new Gyanda centre. We are developing a curriculum after a baseline study. The program looks at providing a strong Foundational literacy and numeracy, crucial for a child to attain basic numeracy and literacy skills by the end of grade 3.

For Institutions and Individual having emergency medical need, the company has supported Sheth Kasturbhai Lalbhai Hospital with an Ambulance. It has also supported few patients financially in meeting their critical medical situation.

Inner Wellbeing Programme:

The Company is carrying out an Ongoing Inner Wellbeing Program in rural Gujarat and Rajasthan since last five years. This is result of our conviction that the physical and social developments are meaningful only if people are also well from within. Heartfulness Meditation programs are being conducted in a planned and structured manner. This program is based on the Sahaj Marg system of Raja Yoga meditation. We had reported that in 2021-22, due to COVID, this programme suffered badly and most of the sessions were conducted online. We have, however, started this again going into villages, schools and rural institutions. Altogether, 8 people team reached to about 80 villages where regular sessions are getting

conducted. About 162 schools and 50 rural institutions had awareness sessions conducted.

Promotion of Indology Project:

The Company has supported a programme of Promotion of Indology for Promotion of National Heritage, Art and Culture. The programme is being carried out through our partner organisation Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Bhartiya Sanskriti Vidya Mandir (LDBSVM). The programme is to support preservation of manuscript, digitisation of manuscripts, automating the Library that has rare books, purchase of books and upgrading the Manuscript Data Archival Software System for tracking the digitised and archived manuscripts. The project also involves upgradation of infrastructure. This is being done to expand the Institution''s engagement with the public. It is being done both through online and offline methods.

Indigo Art Museum Project: The Company has supported Arvind Indigo Foundation for setting up the Indigo Art Museum. The Purpose of setting up the Indigo Museum is to capture the story of indigo and associated materials to create and capture broader narratives around the story and future of the colour and how it can play a crucial role in design thinking, artistic collaborations and sustainability. This living museum seeks to become a laboratory of ideas and practices so that the heritage of indigo is not presented as an inaccessible past but as a living colour with a story of continuing innovations in variety of materials.

For the Indigo Art Museum project, the land has been identified, the design and the foundation work is under progress and the structural clearing up of the site is done to start further construction activities. In addition, the Arvind Indigo Foundation has also started acquiring the artefacts, artwork and collaboration with artists, sculptors and designers on further work.

14. HUMAN RESOURCES

A company grows when its people grow. At Arvind we believe that talent truly shapes organizational success and destiny. At Arvind, there is highest commitment to investing in hiring the right talent, sustainably engaging and developing them, retaining and rewarding them to deliver organizational results and growth.

An important focus area for the organization has been to respond to trends shaping the future of work, that make the company agile, productive and help improve HR systems, processes and enhance employee experience.

The Company has invested efforts in bringing effectiveness in hiring and creating an employer brand, creating internal mobility, reorganizing structures in line with business

plans and performance and establishing the right rewards and recognition.

To ensure that our employees continue to challenge themselves and grow, the company has brought a significant focus to internal mobility and to rotating employees across different functional roles in order to grow into higher roles.

On learning our focus shall continue to be towards digitalization of learning and introduction of various e-learning courses on managerial & functional competencies. Adoption of digital tools, incorporation of hybrid work culture, in our new way of working has ensured that our employees are equipped to work with these through the right skills.

While doing so, we have been cognizant of understanding what motivates and engages our people and how they perceive their work environment. Therefore, we encourage open and regular dialogue between managers and their team members and offer hand holding support which ensures our people feel comfortable to speak up, raise concerns and are empowered to initiate improvements.

Our approach to performance management is a holistic one wherein, while holding people accountable, we look at continuous development and create opportunities for them to excel in new and or larger roles. This approach is directly linked to our compensation framework and promotion process. We also offer a wide range of benefits to our employees.

To ensure we develop future leaders, we provide a number of opportunities to foster management and leadership skills. The purpose is to equip our people with the necessary capabilities to lead the organization through change, develop their teams, manage performance and ensure business success in line with the organizational strategy.

15. RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company has a robust Enterprise Risk Management framework which enables it to take certain risks to remain competitive and achieve higher growth and at the same time mitigate other risks to maintain sustainable results.

Under the framework, the Company has laid down a Risk Management Policy which defines the process for identification of risks, its assessment, mitigation measures, monitoring and reporting. While the Company, through its employees and Executive Management, continuously assess the identified Risks, the Risk Management Committee reviews the identified Risks and its mitigation measures annually.

The top 20 risks identified by the Company includes - 4 Strategic Risks, 14 Operational Risks & 2 Regulatory Risks. Key Strategic Risks include demand destruction/shift, geopolitical issues, supply chain disruption and reputational risks.

Key Operating Risks include customer concentration, vendor concentration, availability of competent human resource, major system outages, industrial safety and cyber security/ data protection. Regulatory Risks include changes in trade agreements, litigation and regulatory compliances.

16. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:

The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to the Financial Statements commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed. The Statutory Auditors of the Company have audited such controls with reference to the Financial Reporting and their Audit Report is annexed as Annexure A to the Independent Auditors'' Report under the Standalone Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements which forms part of the Integrated Annual Report.

17. VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has a vigil mechanism named Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The details of the Whistle Blower Policy are explained in the Corporate Governance Report and also posted on the website of the Company at

https://www.arvind.coim/sites/default/files/field_policv_file/Whistle%20Blower%20Policv_n.pdf

18. SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES

As on 31^st March 2023, the Company has 22 subsidiary companies (Direct or Indirect) and 4 joint ventures and 1 associate company.

During the year under review, companies/entities which have become and ceased to be subsidiary, joint venture or associate of the Company are given in the note no. 35 to the Financial Statements.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statement containing salient features of financial statements of subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies in Form AOC-1 is attached to the Financial Statements. The separate audited financial statements in respect of each of the subsidiary shall be kept open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company. The Company will also make available these documents upon request by any Member of the Company interested in obtaining the same. The separate audited financial statements in respect of each of the subsidiary are also available on the website of the Company at http://www.arvind.com/financial-reports

The Company has framed a policy for determining material subsidiaries, which has been uploaded on Company''s website at

httDs://www.arvind.com/sites/default/files/field_Dolicv_file/Policv%20on%20Material%20Subsidiaries.Ddf

19. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS

During the year under review, there has been no Material change in the nature of business of the Company.

However, during the year, the Company amended the "Object Clause" of Memorandum of Association of the Company by inserting two new objects viz. (i) establishing separate division for sourcing and imparting customised training to manpower required for various entry level job roles in textile and other industry and (ii) designing, manufacturing and supply of products made from indigo dyes.

20. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

The Board of Directors consists of 9 (nine) members, of which 5 (five) are Independent Directors. The Board also comprises of one woman Independent Director.

As per the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Act, Mr. Punit Sanjay Lalbhai (DIN 05125502) shall retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offered himself for re-appointment as the Director of the Company.

Ms. Renuka Ramnath (DIN: 00147182) tendered her resignation as an Independent Director of the Company consequent to the other pre-occupation. The Board has taken her resignation on record at the Board Meeting held on 18^th May, 2022 and placed on record its appreciation for the valuable services rendered by Ms. Renuka Ramnath during her tenure as an Independent Director of the Company.

As per the approval received by the shareholders through Postal Ballot, Mr. Punit Sanjay Lalbhai (DIN: 05125502) and Mr. Kulin Sanjay Lalbhai (DIN: 05206878) were re-appointed as Executive Directors of the Company for a further period of five years from 1^st August 2022.

As approved by the Board of Directors of the Company at the Board Meeting held on 1^st August, 2022 and approved by shareholders in Annual General Meeting held on 6^th September, 2022, Ms. Ismet Tehmesp Khambatta (DIN: 00030325) was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company for a period of five years from 1^st August, 2022. In the opinion of the Board, she possesses requisite expertise, integrity and experience (including proficiency) for appointment as an Independent Director of the Company.

The Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on 25^th January, 2023 accepted resignation of Mr. Swayam Saurabh as Chief Financial Officer as part of internal reorganisation and appointed Mr. Jayesh Kantilal Shah, Whole Time Director as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company with effect from 26^th January 2023.

As per the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Sanjay Lalbhai - Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Punit Lalbhai - Vice Chairman & Executive Director, Mr. Kulin Lalbhai - Executive Director, Mr. Jayesh Shah -Whole Time Director and Group Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. R.V. Bhimani - Company Secretary; are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.

21. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance as well as that of its Committees and Individual Directors. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.

22. APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION POLICY

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management and their remuneration. The Policy broadly lays down the guiding principles, philosophy and the basis for payment of remuneration to Executive and Non-Executive Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management. The policy also provides the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and Independence of Director and criteria for appointment and removal of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel / Senior Management and performance evaluation which are considered by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee / Board of Directors. The policy is available on the website of the Company at

httDs://www.arvind.com/sites/default/files/field_Dolicy_file/Nomination%20and%20Remuneration%20Policv.Ddf.

23. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

In compliance with the requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has put in place a familiarization programme for the Independent Directors to familiarize them with their role, rights and responsibility as Directors, the working of the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model etc. The details of the familiarization programme are explained in the Corporate Governance Report and also available on the Company''s website at

httDs://www.arvind.com/sites/default/files/field_Dolicy_file/Familiarization%20Programs%20of%20IDs.Ddf

24. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and they have complied with the Code for Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act.

25. BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

A calendar of Meetings is prepared and circulated in advance to the Directors.

During the year under review, 5 meetings of the Board were held. The details of the Board and Committee meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Report.

26. COMMITTEES OF BOARD:

With an objective of strengthen the governance standards and to comply with the applicable statutory provisions, the Board has constituted various committees details of such Committees constituted by the Board are given in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.

27. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:

a. in DreDaration of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31^st March, 2023 the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;

b. they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the ComDany at the end of the financial year and of the Drofit and loss of the ComDany for that period;

c. they have taken proper and sufficient care towards the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d. they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;

e. they have laid down internal financial controls, which are adequate and are operating effectively;

f. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

28. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

All the related party transactions are entered on arm''s length basis, in the ordinary course of business and are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel etc. which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large or which warrants the approval of the shareholders. Accordingly, no transactions are being reported in Form AOC-2 in terms of Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. However, the details of the transactions with Related Parties are provided in the Company''s financial statements in accordance with the Accounting Standards.

All Related Party Transactions are presented to the Audit Committee and the Board. Omnibus approval is obtained for the transactions which are foreseen and repetitive in nature. A statement of all related party transactions is presented before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms and conditions of the transactions.

The Policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is available on Company''s website at

https://www.arvind.com/sites/default/files/field policy file/Related%20Party%20Transactions%20Policy%20 2022.pdf

29. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS

There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators/ Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.

30. AUDITORS

• Statutory Auditors

M/s Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants, (ICAI Firm Registration No. 117366W/W-100018) were re-appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 6^th September, 2022 for a term of five consecutive years. The Report given by the Auditors on the financial statements

of the Company is part of the Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their Report.

• Cost Auditors

Kiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm Registration No. 000025) carried out the cost audit for applicable businesses during the year. The Board of Directors has appointed them as Cost Auditors for the financial year 2022-23. The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is required to be placed before the Members in a general meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a Resolution seeking Members'' ratification for the remuneration payable to Kiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost Auditors is included at item No.4 of the notice convening the Annual General Meeting.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act, read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Company has maintained cost accounts and records.

• Secretarial Auditors

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. Hitesh Buch & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in practice, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2022-23.

The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31^st March 2023, pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed herewith as "Annexure -C". The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualifications, reservation or adverse remarks.

31. ENHANCING SHAREHOLDERS'' VALUE

The Company believes that its Members are its most important stakeholders. Accordingly, the Company''s operations are committed to the pursuit of achieving high levels of operating performance and cost competitiveness, consolidating and building for growth, enhancing the productive asset and resource base and nurturing overall corporate reputation. The Company is also committed to creating value for its other stakeholders by ensuring that its corporate actions positively

impact the socio-economic and environmental dimensions and contribute to sustainable growth and development.

32. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

The Corporate Governance Report and Management Discussion & Analysis, which form part of this Report, together with the Certificate from the auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Schedule V of Regulation 34(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

33. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

The Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report for the year ended 31^st March 2023 as stipulated under Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed which forms part of this Annual Report.

34. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS

During the year under review, the Company has complied with the provisions of Secretarial Standard -1 and Secretarial Standard - 2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

35. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as "Annexure - D".

36. THE ANNUAL RETURN

Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return as on March 31, 2023 is available on the Company''s website at

https://www.arvind.com/sites/default/files/field_investor_updates_file/Annual%20Return-%202022-23.pdf

37. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The information required pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the

Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employees'' particulars which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.

Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given in "Annexure - E'''' to this report.

38. DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a policy against sexual harassment in line with the provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder.

Arvind Internal Complaints Committee (AICC) is formed and its details are declared across the organizations. All AICC members are trained by subject experts on handling the investigations and proceedings as defined in the policy

During the financial year 2022-23, there were 3 complaints that were filed during the year and each of these cases have been investigated, necessary actions have been taken and closed.

39. GENERAL

The Board of Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following matters as there were no transactions or applicability pertaining to these matters during the year under review:

i) Fraud reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or the Board of Directors of the Company.

ii) Payment of remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiary companies to the Managing Director/ Whole Time Director of the Company.

iii) Voting rights which are not directly exercised by the employees in respect of shares for the subscription/ purchase of which loan was given by the Company (as there is no scheme pursuant

to which such persons can beneficially hold shares as envisaged under section 67(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013).

iv) Details of any application filed for corporate insolvency under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

vi) One time settlement of loan obtained from the banks or financial institutions.

40. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Board expresses its sincere thanks to all the employees, customers, suppliers, investors, lenders, regulatory and government authorities and stock exchanges for their cooperation and support and look forward to their continued support in future.

By order of the Board

Place: Ahmedabad Sanjay Lalbhai

Date: 18^th May , 2023 Chairman and Managing Director

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Mar 31, 2018

To the Members,

The Directors are pleased to present the Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements for the period from 1st April, 2017 to 31st March, 2018.

1. FINANCIAL RESULTS

Highlights of Financial Results for the year are as under:

Rs.in crores

	Standalone		Consolidated
	2017-2018	2016-2017	2017-2018	2016-2017
Turnover & Operating Income	6423.34	5980.98	10826.13	925769
Profit before Finance Costs, Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses	700.86	818.78	1027.58	1021.38
Less : Finance costs	177.68	221.87	25785	288.41
Profit before Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses	523.18	596.91	769.73	732.97
Less : Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses	208.85	182.10	35934	297.08
Profit before Extraordinary Items and Tax Expenses	314.33	414.81	410.39	435.89
Less : Exceptional Items	22.72	280.17	22.72	18.06
Profit Before Tax	291.61	134.64	38767	41783
Current Tax	60.93	4954	123.27	70.08
(Excess)/Short Provision of Earlier Years	1.26	0.62	1.80	0.62
Deferred Tax	(20.62)	6592	(50.50)	28.19
Share of profit/(loss) of Joint Ventures	NIL	NIL	2.71	1.91
Profit After Tax	250.04	18.56	315.81	320.85

2. COMPANY’S PERFORMANCE

Year 2017 saw a marked improvement in growth in the global economies on the back of strong growth in global trade. Global trade recovered strongly after an extremely weak 2016 and grew at 4.9% in 2017. Recovery was broad based with both developed and emerging economies registering an improvement in growth rate. Developed economies including US and Western Europe countries saw an increase in investment spending that led to higher growth. On the other hand, emerging economy registered a pick-up in consumer spending which drove their economic growth.

Indian economy registered a strong growth despite the aftereffects of demonetisation and disruptions caused by GST implementation. Inflation remained benign for most part of the year partially aided by low crude prices. With crude prices rising up now, we can expect to see a little higher inflation going forward.

In this backdrop, your Company delivered a growth of 16.9% in revenue while Operating Earnings before Interest, Depreciation and Taxes (EBITDA) was up 2.7% during FY2017-18. Our brands and retail business registered a strong growth of 31% in revenue driving the overall company growth. Profit before taxes for the year was Rs.413 crores, a decline of 5.6% over the previous year.

A detailed analysis of the financial results is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which forms part of this report.

3. DIVIDEND

Your Directors have recommended a dividend of 24% i.e. Rs.2.40 per equity share of Rs.10 each for the year ended on 31st March, 2018. The dividend, if approved by the members, would involve a cash outflow of Rs.75 crores (inclusive of tax on dividend).

In terms of the provisions of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, your Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy and the same is available on the Company’s Website at: http://www.arvind.com/sites/default/files/field_policy_file/DividendDistributionPolicv.pdf

4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES

During the year under review, the Company has transferred Rs.50 crores to Debenture Redemption Reserve.

5. SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT

The Scheme of Arrangement in the nature of amalgamation of Arvind Brands and Retail Limited (“ABRL”), Arvind Garments Park Private Limited (“AGPPL”) and Dholka Textile Park Private Limited (“DTPPL”) with Arvind Limited (“AL”) under sections 230-232 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 has been sanctioned by the National Company Law Tribunal, Bench at Ahmedabad (“NCLT”) vide its order dated 24th August, 2017.

The Scheme has become effective on 9th November, 2017 on filing with the Registrar of Companies, Gujarat with effect from 1st April, 2016 i.e. Appointed Date.

During the year under review, your Directors had approved the Composite Scheme of Arrangement amongst Arvind Limited (“Arvind”) and Arvind Fashions Limited (“Arvind Fashions”) and Anveshan Heavy Engineering Limited (“Anveshan”) and The Anup Engineering Limited (“Anup”) and their respective shareholders and creditors under Sections 230 - 232 read with Section 66 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 involving :

- demerger, transfer and vesting of Branded Apparel Undertaking from Arvind to Arvind Fashions and Engineering Undertaking from Arvind to Anveshan on a going concern basis and consequent issue of shares by Arvind Fashions and Anveshan;

- amalgamation of Anup with Anveshan ;

- reduction of share capital of Arvind Fashions and Anveshan. The Appointed Date for transfer of Branded Apparel Undertaking from Arvind to Arvind Fashions is the effective date and the Appointed Date for transfer of Engineering Undertaking from Arvind to Anveshan and for amalgamation of Anup with Anveshan is 1st January, 2018. The Scheme is subject to requisite approvals, including sanction by NCLT.

6. SHARE CAPITAL

During the year under review, the authorized equity share capital of the Company has been increased from Rs.565 crores to Rs.674.50 crores on account of amalgamation of Arvind Brands and Retail Limited, Arvind Garments Park Private Limited and Dholka Textile Park Private Limited with Arvind Limited. Consequently, the authorized share capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2018 was Rs.774.50 crores divided into 67.45 crores equity shares of Rs.10 each and 1 crore preference shares of Rs.100 each.

During the year under review, your Company allotted 2,58,000 Equity Shares ofRs.10 each to the eligible employees pursuant to the exercise of stock options granted in terms of the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2008 (ESOS) of the Company. Consequently, the paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company stood at Rs.258.62 crores consisting of 25,86,17,069 equity shares of Rs.10/- each.

During the year under review, the Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights and sweat equity shares.

7. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME (ESOS)

The Company has instituted the Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) to grant equity based incentives to certain eligible employees and directors of the Company and its subsidiary companies. During the year under review, the Company has not granted any stock options. Details of the shares issued under Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) and also the disclosures in compliance with Section 62 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014 are set out in ‘‘Annexure -A” to this report.

8. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 67 (3) (C) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

No disclosure is required under section 67 (3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, in respect of voting rights not exercised directly by the employees of the Company as the provisions of the said section are not applicable.

9. FINANCE

The Company has repaid the installments of Term Loans amounting to Rs.336 crores during the current year. The Company has also made fresh long term borrowings of Rs.525 crores (? 220 crores from subsidiaries) for funding capital expenditure and other requirements. Long Term Debt of the Company stands to Rs.901 crores (? 40 crores loan from subsidiaries) as on 31st March, 2018.

10. FIXED DEPOSITS

During the year under review, your Company has not accepted or renewed any Deposit within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under.

11. NON-CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES

During the year under review, your Company has issued and allotted the following Non-convertible Debentures:

- 8% - 1,000 Unsecured Listed Rated Redeemable NonConvertible Debentures of the face value of Rs.10,00,000 each, for cash at par, aggregating Rs.100 crores on private placement basis listed on the Wholesale Debt Market Segment of the BSE Limited;

- 7.79% - 1,000 Unsecured Listed Rated Redeemable NonConvertible Debentures of the face value of Rs.10,00,000 each, for cash at par, aggregating Rs.100 crores in series -01 and 02 of Rs.50 crores each, on private placement basis listed on the Wholesale Debt Market Segment of the BSE Limited.

12. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.

13. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with relevant Indian Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and form part of this Annual Report.

14. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES

Arvind Ltd. believes that inclusive development of society is an integral part of doing business. To us, CSR is a synergistic and strategic investment to empower and grow our business along with our neighbouring community. Our development programs endeavour to create sustainable solutions to serve and empower the underserved community in the regions where we operate. Arvind Foundation (a section 8 company) was set up as an umbrella organization to strengthen and expand the development programs undertaken by our Trusts for many years.

Strategic Help Alliance for Relief to Distressed Areas (SHARDA) Trust works on the programs of urban renewal since 1997. Narottam Lalbhai Rural Development Fund (NLRDF) has been working with the rural populace transforming their lives through its interventions.

We believe in synergistic partnerships and have partnered with likeminded individuals and organisations including but not restricted to government bodies, corporates, academic institutions, research & development, training bodies and NGOs which add value to our programs and bring specific expertise.

Our development initiatives:

Educational Support Program called Gyanda is a unique supplementary education model designed for primary, secondary and higher secondary school going children studying in Municipal Schools. It prevents these children from dropping out and helps them complete their basic education from standard V to XII. At present there are around 1000 students in our system. This program is being managed by SHARDA Trust.

Rural development initiatives undertaken by NLRDF in 3 districts of Gujarat are reaching out to around 35,000 people. NLRDF provides transformative solutions and links Government programs with the rural poor thereby improving the delivery mechanism.

Arvind Medical Centres (a Primary Health Centre) provides credible, affordable and quality primary healthcare to the people and specifically benefitting the economically disadvantaged section of the society. Four Arvind centres are operational at present providing medical services under one roof.

Arvind Rural Transformation Initiative (ARTI) is a new program to work on the all-round development of 15 villages in Santej region. Enabling Sanitation Ecosystem (Project Asmita) is an endeavor to contribute towards making India open defecation free. Towards this end, we have created Asmita toilet design that is cost effective and easy to install. We are promoting the installation and use of these toilets in rural areas through like-minded partners. Promoting Inner Well Being through meditation programs among masses. People are exposed to the techniques and benefits of relaxation and meditation and are encouraged to make it a part of their daily routine.

Skill development program for tribal girls (CSR in spirit) encompasses training of tribal girls in Apparel Manufacturing and employing the girls to work in our manufacturing unit, thereby providing them employment, opportunity to upgrade their qualification and skills and seek better white collar jobs ahead.

The Annual Report on CSR Activities in prescribed format is enclosed as “Annexure-B”

15. HUMAN RESOURCES

The Company believes that Human Resources play a significant role in achieving its business vision. Hence, the Company continues to invest on hiring the best talent from other industries, developing and retaining the available talent to ensure a sustainable talent supply within the organization. The Company provides various opportunities to the employees to develop and hone their skills to take up higher responsibilities in the organization.

A well - defined competency framework outlines the leadership behaviours expected from employees to be successful in Arvind. The Company also uses various communication channels to seek employees’ feedback about the overall working environment and the necessary tools and resources they need to perform at their best potential.

Diverse employee engagement initiatives are launched to ensure employees of various age and background continue to be effective in their roles and build meaningful career at Arvind.

The Group’s Corporate Human Resources plays a critical role in company’s talent management process.

16. RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company has a robust Enterprise Risk Management framework which enables it to take certain risks to remain competitive and achieve higher growth and at the same time mitigate other risks to maintain sustainable results.

Under the framework, the Company has laid down a Risk Management Policy which defines the process for identification of risks, its assessment, mitigation measures, monitoring and reporting. While the Company, through its employees and Executive Management, continuously assess the identified Risks, the Audit Committee reviews the identified Risks and its mitigation measures annually.

The Company has identified 21 Risks - 5 Strategic Risks, 12 Operational Risks & 4 Regulatory Risks. Key Strategic Risks include geographical concentration of its manufacturing capacity, reputational risk, digital readiness to enable growth at Brands, changing customer preference from cotton to blends & business continuity planning. Key Operating Risks include fluctuation in cotton prices, labour unrest, diminishing product life cycle of voiles business, increased global and local competition, customers’ credit risk, fire & safety related accidents, non-renewal of licence, customers’ concentration & fluctuation on foreign exchange rates. Regulatory Risks include changes in taxation regime, bilateral/multilateral trade agreements, government policies with respect to textiles, regulatory compliances & data privacy.

17. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY

The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Company has an Internal Audit Department with adequate experience and expertise in internal controls, operating system and procedures. In discharging their role and responsibilities, the department is supported by an external audit firm.

The Internal Audit Department reviews the adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems and laid down policies and procedures. Based on the report of internal audit function, process owners undertake corrective actions in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.

18. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has a vigil mechanism named Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The details of the Whistle Blower Policy are explained in the Corporate Governance Report and also posted on the website of the Company at http://www.arvind.com/sites/default/files/field policy file/Whistleblower%2Qpolicy.pdf

19. SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES

As on 31st March, 2018, the Company has 27 subsidiaries (Direct or Indirect) and 2 joint venture companies.

During the year under review, the following Companies incorporated/acquired as or become subsidiaries/joint ventures of the Company (Direct or Indirect):

1. Arvind Transformational Solutions Private Limited (Subsidiary)

2. Arya Omnitalk Wireless Solutions Private Limited (Subsidiary)

3. Arvind Smart Textiles Limited (Subsidiary)

4. Arvind Enterprise (FZE), Sharjah, UAE (Subsidiary)

5. Arvind Envisol PLC , Ethiopia (Subsidiary)

6. Brillaire Inc. Canada (Subsidiary)

7. Calvin Klein Arvind Fashion Private Limited (Subsidiary)

8. Tommy Hilfiger Arvind Fashion Private Limited (Subsidiary) During the year under review, the following subsidiaries ceased to be the subsidiaries of the Company:

1. Arvind Brands and Retail Limited (merged with Arvind Limited)

2. Dholka Textile Park Pvt. Limited (merged with Arvind Limited)

3. Arvind Garments Park Pvt. Limited (merged with Arvind Limited)

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statement containing salient features of financial statements of subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies in Form AOC-1 is attached to the Financial Statements. The separate audited financial statements in respect of each of the subsidiary shall be kept open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company. The Company will also make available these documents upon request by any Member of the Company interested in obtaining the same. The separate audited financial statements in respect of each of the subsidiary are also available on the website of the Company at www.arvind.com

The Company has framed a policy for determining material subsidiaries, which has been uploaded on company’s website at http://www.arvind.com/sites/default/files/field_policy_file/PolicyonMaterialSubsidiaries.pdf

20. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

The Board of Directors consists of 10 members, of which six are Independent Directors. The Board also comprises of one women Director.

As approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 4th August, 2017, Mr. Punit Lalbhai (DIN: 05125502) and Mr. Kulin Lalbhai (DIN: 05206878) were appointed as Executive Directors of the Company for a further period of five years from 1st August, 2017.

As per the provisions of Section 152 (6) of the Act, Mr. Sanjay Lalbhai (holding DIN 00008329) shall retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment as the Director of the Company.

As per the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Sanjay Lalbhai- Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Jayesh Shah-Whole time Director and Chief Financial Officer and Mr. R.V. Bhimani-Company Secretary are the key managerial personnel of the Company.

21. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.

22. REMUNERATION POLICY

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management and their remuneration. The Remuneration Policy is explained in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Report.

23. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

In compliance with the requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has put in place a familiarization program for the Independent Directors to familiarize them with their role, rights and responsibilities as Directors, the working of the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model etc. The details of the familiarization program are explained in the Corporate Governance Report are also available on the Company’s website at http://www.arvind.com/sites/default/files/field_policy_file/FamiliarisationProgramsofIDs.pdf

24. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

25. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A calendar of Meetings is prepared and circulated in advance to the Directors.

During the year under review, 5 meetings of the Board were held. The details of the meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Report.

26. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:

a. in preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2018, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;

b. they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;

c. they have taken proper and sufficient care towards the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d. they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;

e. they have laid down internal financial controls, which are adequate and are operating effectively;

f. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

27. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

All the related party transactions are entered on arm’s length basis, in the ordinary course of business and are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel etc. which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large or which warrants the approval ofthe shareholders. Accordingly, no transactions are being reported in Form AOC-2 in terms of Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. However, the details of the transactions with Related Party are provided in the Company’s financial statements in accordance with the Accounting Standards.

All Related Party Transactions are presented to the Audit Committee and the Board. Omnibus approval is obtained for the transactions which are foreseen and repetitive in nature. A statement of all related party transactions is presented before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms and conditions of the transactions.

The Policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is available on Company’s website at http://www.arvind.com/sites/default/files/field_policv_file/RelatedPartvTransactionsPolicv.pdf

28. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS

There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.

29. AUDITORS

A. Statutory Auditors

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants, (ICAI Firm Registration No. 117366W/W-100018) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of your Company at the last Annual General Meeting held on 4th August, 2017 for a term of five consecutive years.

The Report given by the Auditors on the financial statements of the Company is part of the Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their Report.

B. Cost Auditors

Kiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm Registration No. 000025) carried out the cost audit for applicable business during the year. The Board of Directors has appointed them as Cost Auditors for the financial year 2018-19.

The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is required to be placed before the Members in a general meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a Resolution seeking Members’ ratification for the remuneration payable to Kiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost Auditors is included at item No.4 of the notice convening the Annual General Meeting.

C. Secretarial Auditors

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s Hitesh Buch & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in practice, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2017-18. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as “Annexure-C” The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks.

30. ENHANCING SHAREHOLDERS VALUE

Your Company believes that its Members are among its most important stakeholders. Accordingly, your Company’s operations are committed to the pursuit of achieving high levels of operating performance and cost competitiveness, consolidating and building for growth, enhancing the productive asset and resource base and nurturing overall corporate reputation. Your Company is also committed to creating value for its other stakeholders by ensuring that its corporate actions positively impact the socioeconomic and environmental dimensions and contribute to sustainable growth and development.

31. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

The Corporate Governance Report and Management Discussion & Analysis, which form part of this Report, are set out as seperate Annexures together with the Certificate from the auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Schedule V of Regulation 34(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

32. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

The Business Responsibility Report for the year ended 31st March, 2018 as stipulated under Regulation 34 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 is annexed which forms part of this Annual Report.

33. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as “Annexure- D”

34. EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN

The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as “Annexure -E”

35. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The information required pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employees’ particulars which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.

Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given in ‘‘Annexure-F’’ to this report.

36. DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a policy against sexual harassment in line with the provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder.

Arvind Internal Complaints Committee (AICC) is formed and its details are declared across the organizations. All AICC members are trained by subject experts on handling the investigations and proceedings as defined in the policy.

During the financial year 2017-18, the Company has received 1 (one) complaint on sexual harassment. AICC conducted the proceedings as defined in the Policy. The case was dealt with, as per the policy guidelines and ICC recommendations were given, in a fair and just manner.

37. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Board expresses its sincere thanks to all the employees, customers, suppliers, investors, lenders, regulatory and government authorities and stock exchanges for their cooperation and support and look forward to their continued support in future.

By order of the Board

Date: May 9, 2018 Sanjay Lalbhai

Place: Ahmedabad Chairman and Managing Director

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Mar 31, 2017

To the Members,

The Directors are pleased to present the Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements for the period from 1^st April, 2016 to 31st March, 2017.

1. FINANCIAL RESULTS

Highlights of Financial Results for the year are as under:

Rs. in crores

	Standalone		Consolidated
	2016-2017	2015-2016	2016-2017	2015-2016
Turnover & Operating Income	5955 68	5364.82	9235 54	8010.57
Profit before Finance Costs, Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses	819.77	891.41	1021.38	1033.13
Less : Finance costs	234.28	292.16	288.41	358.63
Profit before Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses	58549	599.25	732.97	674.50
Less : Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses	18479	149.16	297.08	240.48
Profit before Extraordinary Items and Tax Expenses	400.70	450.09	435.89	434.02
Less : Exceptional Items	18.06	-1.37	18.06	-1.37
Profit Before Tax	382.64	451.46	41783	435.39
Current Tax	105.16	95.99	13497	105.93
Deferred Tax	6.6	34.83	(35 29)	18.69
Share of profit/(loss) of Joint Ventures	NIL	NIL	1.91	5.37
Profit After Tax	270.88	320.64	320.06	316.14

2. OPERATIONS

FY2016-17 was a mixed year for global economies with improving economic condition but new challenges emerging. Global trade growth in 2016 recorded its weakest performance since the global financial crisis. US saw a marked slowdown in economic growth in 2016 over the previous year. However, in spite of relatively weak underlying growth, unemployment in the economy continues to decline leading to high consumer confidence. Euro zone was shaken by UK’s referendum on exiting the European Union which led to sharp depreciation both in Euro and GBP. However, the Euro zone showed a lot of resilience post the Brexit and confidence in the regions remained high. Consumer demand was steady for most of the year thanks to continuously falling unemployment rate. China continues to face pressure on capital outflows and saw its currency depreciating in FY17 which provided some support to their exports.

Indian economy continued to grow at a strong pace albeit slower than previous year. Government Agencies expect the economy to grow at 7.1% in 2016-17, slowing from 7.6% in the previous financial year. A few key acts including long awaited GST Act was finally approved paving the way for its implementation in the current financial year. Consumer spending got a huge shock when Government demonetised two highest denominated currency bills. However, as the year progressed, demand recovered and achieved normalcy by 4^th quarter. Thanks to the sustained lower crude prices and good monsoon, inflation also remained in check.

In this economic scenario, your company delivered a growth of 15.3% in revenue while Operating Earnings before Interest, Depreciation and Taxes (EBITDA) was down 1% during FY2016-17. Strong growth of 26% in our brands and retail business drove the growth in overall revenue. Profit before taxes for the year was Rs.436 crores, a growth of 0.4% over the previous year.

A detailed analysis of the financial results is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which forms part of this report.

3. DIVIDEND

Your Directors have recommended a dividend of 24% i.e. Rs.2.40 per equity share of Rs.10 each for the year ended on 31st March, 2017. The dividend, if approved by the members, would involve a cash outflow of Rs.74.67 crores (inclusive of tax on dividend).

Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, top five hundred listed entities based on market capitalization are required to formulate a Dividend Distribution Policy. The Board has approved and adopted the Dividend Distribution Policy and the same is available on the Company’s Website at: http://www.arvind.com/pdf/shareholding/2016/Policies/DividendDistributionPolicy.pdf

4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES

During the year under review, the Company has not transferred any amount to reserves.

5. SHARE CAPITAL

During the year 2016-17, your Company has allotted 1,16,000 Equity Shares of Rs.10 each to the eligible employees pursuant to the exercise of stock options granted in terms of the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2008 (ESOS) of the Company.

Consequently, the paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company stood at Rs.258.36 crores.

During the year under review, the Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights and sweat equity shares.

6. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME (ESOS)

The Company has instituted the Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) to grant equity based incentives to certain eligible employees and directors of the Company and its subsidiary companies. During the year under review, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has granted 9 lakhs stock options to the wholetime Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Company at an exercise price of Rs.316.50 per option, representing one equity share for each option upon exercise. Details of the shares issued under Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) and also the disclosures in compliance with Section 62 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014 are set out in “Annexure -A’’ to this report.

7. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 67 (3) (C) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

No disclosure is required under section 67 (3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, in respect of voting rights not exercised directly by the employees of the Company as the provisions of the said section are not applicable.

8. FINANCE

The Company has repaid the installments of Term Loans amounting to Rs.995 crores during the current year. The Company has also made fresh borrowings of Rs.583 crores C 530 crores from subsidiaries) for funding capital expenditure and other requirements. Long Term Debt of the Company stands to Rs.1189 crores C 530 crores loan from subsidiaries) as on 31st March, 2017.

9. FIXED DEPOSITS

During the year under review, your Company has not accepted or renewed any Deposit within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Hence, the requirement of furnishing details of deposits which are not in compliance with Chapter V of the Act, is not applicable.

10. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186

Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.

11. INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (Ind AS)

As mandated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Company has adopted Indian Accounting Standards (“Ind AS”) from 1^st April, 2016 with a transition date of 1^st April, 2015. The Financial Results for the year 2016-17 have been prepared in accordance with Ind AS, prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the relevant rules issued thereunder and the other recognized accounting practices and policies to the extent applicable. The Financial Results for all the periods of 2016-17 presented have been prepared in accordance with Ind AS.

12. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with relevant Indian Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and form part of this Annual Report.

13. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES

Arvind Ltd. believes in inclusive development of the community where we operate and the society at large. Our development programs endeavour to create a positive impact on the community by empowering people with knowledge and skills and providing institutional support for growth and development. We have created a synergistic alignment between our social and economic goals while working with the underserved community.

Our initiatives in the realm of social development are undertaken by Strategic Help Alliance for Relief to Distressed Areas (SHARDA) Trust and Narottam Lalbhai Rural Development Fund (NLRDF).Both these organizations have been working on programs of social renewal with urban and rural poor respectively. In addition to this, we set up The Arvind Foundation in the year 2015-16 as a Section 8 company to act as an umbrella organization to strengthen and expand the present initiatives.

We also partner with likeminded individuals, organisations, Government, Corporate, Academic Institutions, Research, Development and Training bodies and NGOs which bring specific expertise.

Initiatives undertaken by SHARDA Trust:

Gyanda is a unique supplementary education model designed for primary, secondary and higher secondary school going children studying in Municipal Schools. It prevents these children from dropping out and helps them complete their basic education from standard V to XII, while focusing on improving their academic performance and overall personality development, leading them to become last generation in poverty. The Gyanda approach works on a multipronged strategy - providing academic support in form of tutoring and mentoring, financial support in the form of sponsorships for continuing education, mentoring support for overall personality development and parent support in each and every stage of their education to have a dream about their children.

At present there are around 1200 students in our system and we plan to expand the program rapidly.

Primary Health Centres - Powered By Arvind: Considering the lack of facilities for credible, affordable and quality primary healthcare in Ahmedabad, Arvind Limited established Arvind Medical Centres in Association with Swasth India Foundation. These Primary Health Centres provide quality healthcare to people that include -Doctor (consultation), Diagnosis (Pathological Tests), Drug (Strip Packed Quality Medicines), Dental Care and Day Time Care when required. 3 centres have been set up during the financial year - 2 in Ahmedabad and 1 in Khatraj (Taluka -Kalol, District- Gandhinagar). All the 3 centres are operational and are providing quality care to people.

Rural Development Initiatives undertaken by NLRDF:

NLRDF focuses its efforts to make the rural community self-reliant, prosperous and growth oriented. We are currently working in 3 districts of Gujarat reaching out to a population of around 35,000 people. NLRDF believes in creating synergies and hence we actively work towards linking government programmes with the rural poor to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery process.

Through NLRDF, the company has undertaken initiatives of women and child development (focusing on improving maternal and infant nutrition), HIV / AIDS awareness, promoting organic farming, skill development program for women and youth, community health, better sanitation practices, micro enterprise development and many more.

The Annual Report on CSR ACTIVITIES in prescribed format is enclosed with this in “Annexure-B’’.

14. HUMAN RESOURCES

The Company believes that Human Resources play a significant role in achieving its business vision. Hence, the Company continues to invest on hiring the best talent from other industries, developing and retaining the available talent to ensure a sustainable talent supply within the organization. The Company provides various opportunities to the employees to develop and hone their skills to take up higher responsibilities in the organization.

A well - defined competency framework outlines the leadership behaviours expected from employees to be successful in Arvind. The Company also uses various communication channels to seek employees’ feedback about the overall working environment and the necessary tools and resources they need to perform at their best potential.

Diverse employee engagement initiatives are launched to ensure employees of various age and background continue to be effective in their roles and build meaningful career at Arvind.

The Group’s Corporate Human Resources plays a critical role in company’s talent management process.

15. RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company has a robust Enterprise Risk Management framework which enables it to take certain risks to remain competitive and achieve higher growth and at the same time mitigate other risks to maintain sustainable results.

Under the framework, the Company has laid down a Risk Management Policy which defines the process for identification of risks, its assessment, mitigation measures, monitoring and reporting. While the Company, through its employees and Executive Management, continuously assess the identified Risks, the Audit Committee reviews the identified Risks and its mitigation measures annually.

The Company has identified 19 Risks - 4 Strategic Risks, 12 Operational Risks & 3 Regulatory Risks. Key Strategic Risks include geographical concentration of its manufacturing capacity, reputational risk, changing customer preference from cotton to blends & business continuity planning. Key Operating Risks include fluctuation in cotton prices, labour unrest, increased global and local competition, customers credit risk, sales channel disruption, customers’ concentration & fluctuation on foreign exchange rates. Regulatory Risks include changes in taxation regime, bilateral/multilateral trade agreements, government policies with respect to textiles & regulatory compliances.

16. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY

The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Company has an Internal Audit Department with adequate experience and expertise in internal controls, operating system and procedures. In discharging their role and responsibilities, the department is supported by an external audit firm.

The Internal Audit Department reviews the adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems and laid down policies and procedures. Based on the report of internal audit function, process owners undertake corrective actions in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.

17. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has a vigil mechanism named Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The details of the Whistle Blower Policy are explained in the Corporate Governance Report and also posted on the website of the Company www.arvind.com

18. SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES

As on 31^st March, 2017, the Company has 22 subsidiaries (Direct or Indirect) and 5 joint venture companies.

During the year under review, the Company has incorporated/ acquired the following companies as subsidiaries/joint ventures (Direct or Indirect):

1. Arvind Fashions Limited (Subsidiary)

2. Arvind Ruf & Tuf Private Limited (Subsidiary)

3. Arvind Premium Retail Limited (Subsidiary)

4. Arvind True Blue Limited (Subsidiary)

During the year under review, the following subsidiaries ceased to be the subsidiaries of the Company.

1. Asman Investments Limited

2. Arvind Accel Limited

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statement containing salient features of financial statements of subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies in Form AOC-1 is attached to the Financial Statements. The separate audited financial statements in respect of each of the subsidiary shall be kept open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company. The Company will also make available these documents upon request by any Member of the Company interested in obtaining the same. The separate audited financial statements in respect of each of the subsidiary are also available on the website of the Company at www.arvind.com

The Company has framed a policy for determining material subsidiaries, which has been uploaded on company’s website www.arvind.com

19. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

The Board of Directors consists of 10 members, of which six are Independent Directors. The Board also comprises of one women Director.

As approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 4^th August, 2016, Mr. Sanjay Lalbhai (DIN: 00008329) was appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of the Company for a period of five years, with effect from 1st April, 2017.

As per the provisions of Section 152 (6) of the Act, Mr. Jayesh Shah (DIN:00008349) shall retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for reappointment as the Director of the Company.

The Board of Directors had, on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, re-appointed Mr. Punit Lalbhai and Mr. Kulin Lalbhai as Executive Directors of the Company for a further period of 5 years from 1^st August, 2017 to 31^st July, 2022 and approved the remuneration payable to them for the said period.

As per the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Sanjay Lalbhai- Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Jayesh Shah-Whole time Director and Chief Financial Officer and Mr. R.V. Bhimani-Company Secretary are the key managerial personnel of the Company.

20. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.

21. REMUNERATION POLICY

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management and their remuneration. The Remuneration Policy is explained in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Report.

22. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

In compliance with the requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has put in place a familiarization programme for the Independent Directors to familiarize them with their role, rights and responsibility as Directors, the working of the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model etc. The details of the familiarization programme are explained in the Corporate Governance Report are also available on the Company’s website www.arvind.com

23. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

24. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A calendar of Meetings is prepared and circulated in advance to the Directors.

During the year under review, 5 meetings of the Board were held. The details of the meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Report.

25. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:

a. in preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2017, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;

b. they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;

c. they have taken proper and sufficient care towards the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d. they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;

e. they have laid down internal financial controls, which are adequate and are operating effectively;

f. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

26. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

All the related party transactions are entered on arm’s length basis, in the ordinary course of business and are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel etc. which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large or which warrants the approval of the shareholders. Accordingly, no transactions are being reported in Form AOC-2 in terms of Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. However, the details of the transactions with Related Party are provided in the Company’s financial statements in accordance with the Accounting Standards.

All Related Party Transactions are presented to the Audit Committee and the Board. Omnibus approval is obtained for the transactions which are foreseen and repetitive in nature. A statement of all related party transactions is presented before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms and conditions of the transactions.

The Policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is available on Company’s website www.arvind.com

27. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS

There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.

28. AUDITORS

A. Statutory Auditors

As per the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act 2013, the term of office of M/s. Sorab S. Engineer & Co. Chartered Accountants, (ICAI Registration No.110417W), as Statutory Auditors of the Company will conclude from the close of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company.

The Board of Directors places on record its appreciation for the services rendered by M/s. Sorab S. Engineer & Co. as the Statutory Auditors of the Company.

Subject to the approval of the Members, the Board of Directors of the Company has recommended the appointment of Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants, (ICAI Firm Registration No. 117366W/W-100018) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company pursuant to Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Members’ attention is drawn to a Resolution proposing the appointment of Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors of the Company which is included at Item No. 4 of the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.

Further, the report of M/s. Sorab S. Engineer & Co., the Statutory Auditors, along with notes to Financial Statements is enclosed to this annual report. The observations made in the Auditors’ Report are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.

B. Cost Auditors

On the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors appointed M/s Kiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm Registration No. 000025), as Cost Auditors of the Company for the year 2017-18 under Section 148 of the Companies Act 2013 read with The Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014. M/s Kiran J. Mehta & Co. have confirmed that they are free from disqualification specified under Section 141 (3) and proviso to Section 148 (3) read with Section 141 (4) of the Companies Act, 2013 and that their appointment meets the requirements of Section 141 (3) (g) of the Companies Act, 2013. They have further confirmed their independent status and an arm’s length relationship with the Company.

The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is required to be placed before the Members in a general meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a Resolution for seeking Members’ ratification for the remuneration payable to M/s Kiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost Auditors is included at item No. 5 of the notice convening the Annual General Meeting.

C. Secretarial Auditors

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s Hitesh Buch & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in practice, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2016-17. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as “Annexure-C”. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contains any qualifications, reservation or adverse remarks.

29. ENHANCING SHAREHOLDERS VALUE

Your Company believes that its Members are among its most important stakeholders. Accordingly, your Company’s operations are committed to the pursuit of achieving high levels of operating performance and cost competitiveness, consolidating and building for growth, enhancing the productive asset and resource base and nurturing overall corporate reputation. Your Company is also committed to creating value for its other stakeholders by ensuring that its corporate actions positively impact the socio-economic and environmental dimensions and contribute to sustainable growth and development.

30. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

The Corporate Governance Report and Management Discussion & Analysis, which form part of this Report, are set out as separate Annexures, together with the Certificate from the auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Schedule V of Regulation 34(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

31. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

The Business Responsibility Report for the year ended 31st March, 2017 as stipulated under Regulation 34 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 is annexed which forms part of this Annual Report.

32. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as “Annexure- D”.

33. EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN

The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as “Annexure -E”.

34. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The information required pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employees’ particulars which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.

Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given in “Annexure-F” to this report.

35. DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a policy against sexual harassment in line with the provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder.

Arvind Internal Complaints Committee (AICC) is formed and its details are declared across the organizations. All AICC members are trained by subject experts on handling the investigations and proceedings as defined in the policy.

During the financial year 2016-17, the Company has received 2 (two) complaints on sexual harassment. AICC conducted the proceedings as defined in the Policy. Out of which one complaint did not qualify to be considered as a Sexual Harassment case as defined in the policy. The second case was dealt with, as per the policy guidelines and ICC recommendations were given, in a fair and just manner.

36. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Board expresses its sincere thanks to all the employees, customers, suppliers, investors, lenders, regulatory and government authorities and stock exchanges for their co-operation and support and look forward to their continued support in future.

By order of the Board

Date: May 11, 2017 Sanjay Lalbhai

Place: Ahmedabad Chairman and Managing Director

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Mar 31, 2015

To the Members,

The Directors are pleased to present the Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements for the period from 1st April, 2014 to 31st March, 2015.

1. FINANCIAL RESULTS

Highlights of Financial Results for the year are as under:

Rs. in Crores 2014-2015 2013-2014

Turnover & Operating Income 5224.69 4775.48

Profit before Finance Costs, Depreciation 955.44 860.61 and Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses

Less : Finance costs 320.06 278.11

Profit before Depreciation and 635.38 582.50 Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses

Less : Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses 125.83 157.51

Profit before Extraordinary Items and Tax 509.55 424.99 Expenses

Less : Exceptional Items 31.93 16.40

Profit Before Tax 477.62 408.59

Less : Current Tax 100.82 86.30

Less : Deferred Tax 68.87 47.20

Add: MAT Credit Entitlement Excess Provision of Earlier Year Written Back

Profit for the year 377.43 361.39

Profit from Ordinary Activities after tax 376.86 362.02 (Continuing Operations)

Profit from Ordinary Activities after tax 0.57 (0.63) (Discontinuing Operations)

Profit for the year 377.43 361.39

Balance of Profit brought forward 1245.33 991.07

Balance available for appropriation 1622.76 1352.46

Less : Appropriation

Transfer to General Reserve 0.00 36.15

Additional dividend on Equity Shares 0.01 0.00

Dividend distribution tax on additional 0.001 0.00 dividend on Equity Shares

Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares 65.85 60.67

Tax on Dividend 13.17 10.31

Closing Balance 1543.73 124533

2. TRANSFER TO RESERVES

No amount is appropriated from Profit and Loss Account and transferred to any Reserve Account.

3. OPERATIONS

The macroeconomic scenario during the year under review was characterized by world economy continuing its recovery from the recession in the last decade, the global growth of 3.4% showed a continued path to improvement taking into account growth of 3.4% in 2013. India''s economy also showed a continued cyclical upswing, in FY 2014-15, India''s GDP grew by 7.2%, as compared to 6.9% in FY14. While these higher numbers partially reflect the change in base year used for calculation of GDP, the overall growth demonstrates a strong recovery. Due to record-low oil prices and focus on fiscal policy by the new Government at the centre, inflation has eased. It has also allowed easing of interest rates. However the consumer spending is yet to pick-up in tandem with growth in GDP. In the backdrop of above macro-economic scenario, your Company has closed the financial year 2014-15 with 10% growth in Revenue and 10% growth in Operating Earnings before Interest, Depreciation and Taxes (EBITDA). Profit Before Tax (excluding Exceptional Items) has shown a growth of 19% compared to FY14.

The Revenue growth is led by 33% growth in Knits fabrics, followed by 10% growth in Voiles fabrics, 8% growth in Woven fabrics, 6% growth in Garments and 2% growth in Denim fabrics.

A detailed analysis of the financial results is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis report which forms part of this report.

4. DIVIDEND

Your Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of 25.50% C2.55 per equity share of Rs.10 each) for the year, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

5. SHARE CAPITAL

The paid up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2015 was Rs.258.24 Crores.

A) Issue of equity shares with differential rights

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential voting rights.

B) Issue of sweat equity shares

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any sweat equity shares.

C) Issue of employee stock options

The Company has instituted the Employees Stock Option Scheme- (ESOS) to grant equity based incentives to certain eligible employees and directors of the Company and its subsidiary companies. During the year under review, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee had granted 10.50 lacs options to certain eligible employees of the Company at an exercise price of Rs.200.45 per option, representing one equity share for each option upon exercise. The details as per the requirements of SEBI Guidelines are annexed and form part of this report. Pl. see ANEXURE-A for this.

D) Provision of money by company for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees

The Company has no scheme of provision of money for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees. Hence the details under rule 16 (4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 are not required to be disclosed.

6. FINANCE

The Company has repaid the installments of Term Loans amounting to Rs.167 crores during the current year.

The Company has also made fresh borrowings of Rs.264 Crores for funding capital expenditure and other requirements. Long Term Debt of the Company stands to Rs.1419 crores as on 31st March, 2015.

7. FIXED DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted or renewed any deposits during the year. There are no outstanding and overdue deposits as at 31st March, 2015.

8. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186

Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.

9. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES

Arvind Limited undertakes "Corporate Social Responsibility'''' (CSR) initiatives through Strategic Help Alliance for Relief to Distressed Area (SHARDA) Trust and Narottam Lalbhai Rural Development Fund (NLRDF). SHARDA & NLRDF have been active in improving the quality of life of the urban poor & rural poor respectively.

During 2014-15, the first year of the mandatory CSR rule, the company has undertaken many initiatives, has prepared a strong foundation through a policy framework for expanding some of the present initiatives and undertaking newer CSR initiatives in the years to come.

Through SHARDA Trust, the company has undertaken an Educational initiative called "Gyanda-fountain for knowledge" for the municipal school going students in Ahmedabad. The initiative has completed eight years covering a complete pilot phase.

Educational intervention in Gyanda includes organised academic support as well as grooming on social, cultural and personal aspects with students from primary to higher and college education. The students from higher and professional education courses will soon start earning which will make sure that it is the last generation in poverty for them, a cherished dream that the Trust and the students have shared together. With this experience of eight years, the programme is ready for expansion from present about 1300 students to about 6000 students in next 2-3 years.

Along with school education, Trust also conducted Basic Computer Familiarization Programme for 165 students, homemakers, working and non-working women and men. 72 youth were trained for English Language Programme. The Trust also conducts regular Music classes and 135 people of all age groups were part of this during the year.

In addition, expansion is on cards with initiatives on health, skills and rural development. A need assessment survey is underway in six villages of Santej and Dholka area of Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad district for undertaking rural development initiatives.

On the other hand, through NLRDF, the company has undertaken initiatives of women and child development, HIV / AIDS awareness and prevention, community health, Micro enterprise development etc.

NLRDF implemented a project on Women and Child development titled "Promoting Appropriate Nutrition Practices" for the benefit of pregnant women, lactating women and children of the age group 0-2 years to address the concern of malnutrition. Over 10000 persons from 137 Villages of Khedbharhma Block were impacted. A

Workshop on Experience Sharing about the project was organized. Our 546 village volunteers and 312 Anganwadi workers attended this workshop. Chief of UNICEF and the Executive Director of NLRDF along with Government Officers attended the workshop.

NLRDF also has a program for creating awareness to reduce the risk of transmission of HIV/AIDS. The project reached to a population of about 960 persons in Sabarkantha District. The project''s major focus was on Behavior Change Communication, Regular Medical Checkup, Counseling, Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Condom Promotion. In Dahej industrial area of Bharuch District, NLRDF undertook similar intervention with over 10000 migrant workers for HIV/ AIDS prevention and control.

To strengthen the implementation of Mid Day Meal Scheme in selected 15 tribal schools, NLRDF undertook a pilot project in Khedbrahma block of Sabarkantha District. It was done by imparting nutrition education in school. The program has impacted 560 Boys and 599 Girls of 15 primary schools.

Under Micro Enterprise Development Program, NLRDF trained about 100 participants in various trades like Beauty Parlor, Mason, Garment and Artificial Jewelry making. All the participants were given respective Kits to start their venture.

New Initiatives

In addition to the above ongoing programs, the company has planned initiatives on following:

Promoting Education

The company is set to expand the ongoing education support program Gyanda from present 1300 students to reach out to about 6000 students in 2-3 years. In addition, establishing a scholarship program for higher education for students is also on the card. To support these programs partially, a corpus has been created with SHARDA Trust.

Rural Development Projects

The company wishes to start rural development initiatives around our factory premises in Ahmedabad. To determine what initiatives can be undertaken, a Need Assessment Study is underway in six villages. Project details will be worked out based on the findings of the study. Narottam Lalbhai Rural Development Fund (NLRDF) is rural CSR arm of the company and is getting the project underway. An external agency has been roped in to undertake this study.

National Heritage, Art & Culture

Cultural Development is an area that our CSR policy wishes to address. The company has decided to support a program titled "Promotion of Indology" that aims to work on maintenance and restoration of old manuscripts as well as education and research in the field of Indology. Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Bhartiya Sanskriti Vidyamandir (LDBSV), a public charitable Trust is spearheading this project and a corpus has been created with LDBSV to support this project on ongoing basis. In addition, company has supported other cultural initiatives of Jagannath Cultural Academy & Research Centre.

The Annual Report on CSR Activities in prescribed format is enclosed with this as ANNEXURE- B.

10. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Employee relations throughout the Company were harmonious.

The Board wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation of the devoted efforts of all employees in advancing the Company''s vision and strategy to deliver good performance.

11. BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company has laid down a Risk Management Policy and identified threat of such events which if occurs will adversely affect either / or, value to shareholders, ability of company to achieve objectives, ability to implement business strategies, the manner in which the company operates and reputation as "Risks". Further such Risks are categorized in to Strategic Risks, Operating Risks & Regulatory Risks. A detailed exercise is carried out to identify, evaluate, manage and monitoring all the three types of risks. A Risk Management Committee has been constituted to oversee the risk management process in the Company required under Section 134 (3) (n) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. The details of Committee and its terms of reference are set out in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Board''s Report. The Risk Management Committee bi-annually will review the risk and suggest steps to be taken to control and mitigate the same through a properly defined framework.

The Company has identified in all 17 risks, 6 Strategic Risks, 8 Operational Risks & 3 Regulatory Risks. Key Strategic Risks include geographical concentration of its manufacturing capacity, fluctuation in cotton prices, business continuity & succession planning. Key Operating Risks include labour unrest, customers credit risk, customers concentration & fluctuation on foreign exchange rates. Regulatory Risks include bilateral/multilateral trade agreements, government policies with respect to textiles & Regulatory compliances. The company has prepared Risk Register documenting all the risks along with risk mitigation measures which shall be reviewed by Risk Management Policy. It may be noted that none of the identified risks is such which may threaten the existence of the company.

12. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY

The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. During the year under review, the company retained external audit firm to review its existing internal control system with a view of tighten the same and introduce system of self certification by all the process owners to ensure that internal controls over all the key business processes are operative. The scope and authority of the Internal Audit (IA) function is defined in the Internal Audit Charter.

The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the Company and its subsidiaries. Based on the report of internal audit function, process owners undertake corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.

13. vigil MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has a vigil mechanism named Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The details of the Whistle Blower Policy is explained in the Corporate Governance Report and also posted on the website of the Company.

14. SUBSIDIARIES AND JOINT VENTURES

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a statement containing salient features of financial statements of subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies in Form AOC-1 is attached to the Accounts. The separate audited financial statements in respect of each of the subsidiary companies shall be kept open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company. The Company will also make available these documents upon request by any Member of the Company interested in obtaining the same. The separate audited financial statements in respect of each of the subsidiary companies are also available on the website of the Company at www.arvind.com

15. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company prepared in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India form part of this Annual Report.

16. DIRECTORS

a) Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, read with Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors appointed Mr. Samir Mehta as Independent Director of the Company to hold office for a period of five years with effect from 30th July, 2014, subject to approval by the members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting and his office as Independent Director shall not be subject to retirement by rotation.

Details of the proposal for appointment of Mr. Samir Mehta are mentioned in the Explanatory Statement under Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 of the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Mr. Prabhakar Dalal, Nominee Director of EXIM Bank of India, ceased to be a Director with effect from 10th December, 2014 due to withdrawal of nomination by EXIM Bank of India. The Board places on record its deep sense of appreciation for the valuable guidance and counsel provided by Mr. Prabhakar Dalal during his tenure as a Director of the Company.

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, read with Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors appointed Mr. Nilesh Shah as Independent Director of the Company to hold office for a period of five years with effect from 6th May, 2015, subject to approval by the members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting and his office as Independent Director shall not be subject to retirement by rotation.

Details of the proposal for appointment of Mr. Nilesh Shah are mentioned in the Explanatory Statement under Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 of the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Mr. Punit Lalbhai will retire at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company and being eligible, offer himself for reappointment.

b) Declaration by an Independent Director(s) and re- appointment, if any

All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.

c) Formal Annual Evaluation

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.

d) Remuneration Policy

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. The Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report.

e) Number of Meetings of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee

A calendar of Meetings is prepared and circulated in advance to the Directors.

During the year four Board Meetings and one Independent Directors'' meeting and four Audit Committee Meetings were convened and held. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.

17. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the following statements in terms of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013:

a. that in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2015, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;

b. that such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and judgement and estimates have been made that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2015 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;

c. that proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d. that the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis;

e. that proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively;

f. that systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating effectively.

18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arm''s length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. There were no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.

All Related Party Transactions upto 31st December, 2014 were placed before the Audit Committee as also the Board for approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee was obtained for Related Party Transactions for a period upto 31st March, 2015 and for the financial year 2015-16. Unforeseen related party transactions upto Rs.1 crore per transaction with related parties not covered under the omnibus approval has also been approved by the Audit Committee. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted were audited and a statement giving details of all related party transactions was placed before the Audit Committee for its review on a quarterly basis. The Company has developed a Related Party Transactions Manual, Standard Operating Procedures for purpose of identification and monitoring of such transactions.

The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company''s website.

None of the Directors has any pecuniary relationships or transactions vis-a-vis the Company.

Since all related party transactions entered into by the Company were in ordinary course of business and were on an arm''s length basis, form AOC - 2 is not applicable to the Company.

19. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS

There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.

20. AUDITORS

A. Statutory Auditors

The Company''s Auditors, Sorab S. Engineer & Co. Chartered Accountants, Ismail Building, 381, Dr. D. Naoroji Road, Fort, Mumbai-400 001 who retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company are eligible for reappointment. They have confirmed their eligibility under Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder for reappointment as Auditors of the Company. As required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the auditors have also confirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Members'' attention is invited to the observation made by the Auditors under "Emphasis of Matter" appearing in the Auditors'' Report.

B. Cost Auditors

Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014. the cost audit records maintained by the Company in respect of its textiles and telecommunication products are required to be audited. Your Directors had, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, appointed M/s Kiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad to audit the cost accounts of the Company for the financial year 2015-16 on a remuneration of Rs. 3.75 lakhs. As required under the Companies Act, 2013, the remuneration payable to the cost auditor is required to be placed before the Members in a general meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a Resolution seeking Member''s ratification for the remuneration payable to M/s Kiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost Auditors is included at Item No. 7 of the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.

C. Secretarial Audit

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s Hitesh Buch & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as "Annexure -C".

21. ENHANCING SHAREHOLDERS VALUE

Your Company believes that its Members are among its most important stakeholders. Accordingly, your Company''s operations are committed to the pursuit of achieving high levels of operating performance and cost competitiveness, consolidating and building for growth, enhancing the productive asset and resource base and nurturing overall corporate reputation. Your Company is also committed to creating value for its other stakeholders by ensuring that its corporate actions positively impact the socio-economic and environmental dimensions and contribute to sustainable growth and development.

22. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

Your Company is committed to the tenets of good Corporate Governance and has taken adequate steps to ensure that the requirements of Corporate Governance as laid down in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are complied with.

As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, the Corporate Governance Report, Management Discussion and Analysis and the Auditor''s Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are attached separately and form part of the Annual Report.

23. CONSERVATION OF Energy, Technology ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under

Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule, 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as "Annexure-D".

24. EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN

The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT 9 is annexed herewith as "Annexure-E".

25. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule, 5 of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employees'' particulars which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.

26. DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a policy against sexual harassment in line with the provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder.

During the financial year 2014-15, the company has not received any complaints on sexual harassment and hence no complaints remain pending as of 31 March, 2015.

27. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Your Directors thank the various Central and State Government Departments, Organizations and Agencies for the continued help and co-operation extended by them. The Directors also gratefully acknowledge all stakeholders of the Company viz. customers, members, dealers, vendors, banks and other business partners for the excellent support received from them during the year. The Directors place on record their sincere appreciation to all employees of the Company for their unstinted commitment and continued contribution to the Company.

By order of the Board Date: May 14, 2015 Sanjay Lalbhai Place: Ahmedabad Chairman and Managing Director

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Mar 31, 2014

To the Members,

The Directors are pleased to present the Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements for the period from 1st April, 2013 to 31st March, 2014.

1. FINANCIAL RESULTS

Highlights of Financial Results for the year are as under:

Rs. in Crores

2013-2014 2012-2013

Turnover & Operating Income 4775.48 3780.29

Profit before Finance Costs, Depreciation 878.94 680.15 and Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses

Less : Finance costs 296.44 268.44

Profit before Depreciation and 582.50 411.71 Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses

Less : Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses 157.51 150.49

Profit before Extraordinary Items and 424.99 261.22 Tax Expenses

Less : Exceptional Items 16.40 0.00

Profit Before Tax 408.59 261.22

Less : Current Tax 86.30 53.79

Less : Deferred Tax 47.20 0.00

Add: MAT Credit Entitlement (86.30) (53.79)

Profit for the year 361.39 261.22

Balance of Profit brought forward 991.07 799.67

Balance available for appropriation 1352.46 1060.89

Less : Appropriation :

Transfer to General Reserve 36.15 20.00

Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares 60.67 42.58

Tax on Dividend 10.31 7.24

Closing Balance 1245.33 991.07

2. OPERATIONS

The macroeconomic scenario during the year under review was characterized by world economy continuing its downward trend on growth; as world economy further decelerated growth rate to 3.0% in 2013 compared to 3.2% in 2012. India''s economy showed some signs of recovery, albeit slow, in FY 2013-14. India''s GDP growth rate moderately increased to 4.9%, as compared to 4.5% in FY 2012-13. This was accompanied by some easing in the infation rate. However, high interest rates, a depreciated currency and uncertainty due to general elections have led to deceleration in the economic recovery. Particularly, performance of industry sector was lacklustre last year, owing to high interest cost and low investment. In the backdrop of above macro-economic scenario, the performance of your Company is highly encouraging. Your Company has closed the financial year 2013-14 with 26% growth in sales and 29% growth in Operating Earnings before Interest, Depreciation and Taxes. (Operating EBITDA). PBT (excluding Exceptional Income) has shown a growth of 63% compared to the previous year.

Your Company has achieved the growth across all business segments. The Revenue from Denim has increased by 22% (17% increase, ignoring the loss of volume on account of strike in the previous year). As a result of expansion in capacity and increase in price, the Woven Business registered a growth of 29% in Revenue, Voiles Business registered a growth of 21%, Knits Business registered a growth of 48% and Garments Business registered a growth of 27%.

A detailed analysis of the financial results is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis report, which forms part of this report.

3. DIVIDEND

Your Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs. 2.35 per equity share of Rs.10 each.

4. FINANCE

The Company has repaid the installments of Term Loans amounting to Rs.228 crores during the current year.

The Company has also made fresh borrowings of Rs.447 Crores for funding capital expenditure and other requirements. Long Term Debt of the Company stands to Rs.1322 crores as on 31st March, 2014.

5. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME (ESOS)

The Company has instituted the Employees Stock Option Scheme- (ESOS) to grant equity based incentives to certain eligible employees and directors of the Company and its subsidiary companies. At present 66,680 options granted at an exercise price of Rs.73.70 per option pursuant to the Scheme are outstanding. The details as per the requirements of SEBI Guidelines are annexed and form part of this report.

6. SUBSIDIARIES

A detailed discussion on certain subsidiary companies and their performance during the year is contained in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which forms part of this Report.

Pursuant to Accounting Standard AS-21 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the Company has prepared Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries are included in the Annual Report.

7. DIRECTORS

Mr. Munesh Khanna resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company with effect from 15th April, 2014. Your Directors take this opportunity to express their deep sense of appreciation for the valuable services rendered by Mr. Munesh Khanna during his tenure as a Director.

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, read with Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors appointed Mr. Vallabh Bhanshali and Mr. Dileep C. Choksi as Independent Directors of the Company to hold ofce for a period of five years with effect from 12th May, 2014, subject to approval by the members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting and their ofce as Independent Director shall not be subject to retirement by rotation. Details of the proposal for appointment of Mr. Vallabh Bhanshali and Mr. Dileep C. Choksi are mentioned in the Explanatory Statement under Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 of the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Pursuant to provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder, your Directors are seeking appointment of Dr. Bakul Dholakia and Ms. Renuka Ramnath as Independent Directors of the Company for five consecutive years, for a term upto 31st July, 2019. Details of the proposal for appointment of Dr. Bakul Dholakia and Ms. Renuka Ramnath are mentioned in the Explanatory Statement under Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 of the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Mr. Sudhir Mehta, Director of the Company, retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and does not seek re-appointment owing to his preoccupations and other busy schedules. Accordingly, Mr. Sudhir Mehta retires at this Annual General Meeting and the Board has decided not to fill, for the time being, the vacancy caused due to his retirement.

Mr. Sanjay Lalbhai shall retire at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company and being eligible offers himself for re- appointment.

8. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your Company is committed to the tenets of good Corporate Governance and has taken adequate steps to ensure that the requirements of Corporate Governance as laid down in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are complied with.

A separate report on Corporate Governance and a Management Discussion and Analysis Report are being published as a part of the Annual Report of the Company.

The Auditors of the Company have certified that conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are complied by the Company and their Certificate is annexed to the Report on Corporate Governance.

9. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

The Directors confrm that:

1. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed. There are no material departures from the applicable accounting standards;

2. such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and such judgments and estimates have been made as are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of afairs of the Company at the end of the financial year ended on 31st March, 2014 and of the profit of the Company for that period;

3. proper and sufcient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and

4. the statements of accounts for the year ended on 31st March, 2014 have been prepared on a going concern basis.

10. FIXED DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted or renewed any deposits during the year. There are no outstanding and overdue deposits as at 31st March, 2014.

11. INFORMATION REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY ETC. AND EMPLOYEES

Information required under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Rule 2 of the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 and under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended from time to time, forms part of this report. However, as per the provisions of Section 219 (1)(b) (iv), the report and accounts are being sent to all shareholders of the Company excluding the information relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earning and outgo and the statement of particulars of employees. Any shareholder interested in obtaining such particulars may inspect the same at the Registered Ofce of the Company or write to the Secretary for a copy.

12. AUDITORS

The Auditors, Sorab S. Engineer & Co., retire and ofer themselves for re-appointment. It is proposed that Sorab S. Engineer & Co., be re- appointed as auditors of the Company. You are requested to appoint the auditors and fx their remuneration.

13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors would like to appreciate the eforts of the Company''s employees for their continued co-operation and unstinted support extended to the company. The support of all lenders including Financial Institutions, Commercial Banks, Overseas Banks and vendors and buyers has also been invaluable to the Company''s performance and your Directors take this opportunity to appreciate it deeply.

By Order of the Board

Date: May 15, 2014 Sanjay S. Lalbhai

Place: Ahmedabad. Chairman and Managing Director

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Mar 31, 2013

To the Members,

The Directors are pleased to present the Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements for the period from 1st April, 2012 to 31st March, 2013.

1. FINANCIAL RESULTS

Highlights of Financial Results for the year are as under:

Rs. in Crores 2012-2013 2011-2012

Turnover & Operating Income 3780.29 3494.12

Profit before Finance Costs, 680.15 637.05 Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses

Less : Finance costs 268.44 270.25

Profit before Depreciation and 411.71 366.80 Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax Expenses

Less : Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses 150.49 130.51

Profit before Extraordinary Items and 261.22 236.29 Tax Expenses

Add : Extraordinary Items 0.00 251.80

Profit Before Tax 261.22 488.09

Less : Current Tax 53.79 85.15

Add: MAT Credit Entitlement (53.79) (31.29)

Profit for the year 261.22 434.23

Balance of Profit brought forward 799.67 450.12

Add : Profit of Amalgamated Company 0.00 1.62

Less: Amount transferred to Statement of 0.00 56.31 Profit and Loss on account of Amalgamation

Balance available for appropriation 1060.89 829.66

Less : Appropriation :

Transfer to General Reserve 20.00 NIL

Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares 42.58 25.80

Tax on Dividend 7.24 4.19

Closing Balance 991.07 799.67

2. OPERATIONS

The macroeconomic environment posed many challenges for the company during the year under review. On domestic front, stagnant economy, high inflation and higher interest rates dampened the consumer sentiments. On global front Euro Zone continued to be in turmoil. On the top of challenging macroeconomic scenario, our company witnessed unprecedented event of strike at two of its manufacturing plants in the month of June, 2012 leading to loss of production. It is heartening to note that despite such a challenging environment, our Company has closed the financial year 2012-13 with 8% growth in sales and 7% growth in Operating Earnings before Interest, Depreciation and Taxes. (Operating EBITDA). PAT (excluding Exceptional Income) has shown a growth of 11% compared to the previous year.

The growth in revenue was mainly led by woven fabric division which registered growth of 28% in volume and 30% in revenue. The Operational Excellence Drive to improve the productivity has resulted into higher operating margins for woven business. While denim fabric volume was lower by 7% on account of loss of production during strike period, it has maintained its profitability under highly competitive market scenario. Denim Business continues with its strategy of improving product and customer mix so as to achieve higher contribution per meter.

A detailed analysis of the financial results is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis report which forms part of this report.

3. DIVIDEND

Your Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs. 1.65 per equity share of Rs.10 each.

4. FINANCE

The Company has repaid the installments of Term Loans amounting to Rs. 195 crores during the current year.

The Company has also made fresh borrowings of Rs. 434 Crores for funding capital expenditure and other requirements. Long Term Debt of the Company stands to Rs. 1104 crores as on 31st March, 2013.

5. EMOLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME (ESOS)

The Company has instituted the Employees Stock Option Scheme- (ESOS) to grant equity based incentives to certain eligible employees and directors of the Company and its subsidiary companies. 27.50 lacs and 2.00 lacs options were granted to certain eligible employees and directors of the company and its subsidiary companies by the Remuneration Committee at an exercise price of Rs. 14.65 per option and Rs. 73.70 per option respectively, representing one share for each option upon exercise. The details as per the requirements of SEBI Guidelines are annexed and form part of this report.

6. SUBSIDIARIES

A detailed discussion on subsidiary companies and their performance during the year is contained in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which forms part of this Report.

Pursuant to Accounting Standard AS-21 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the Company has prepared Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries are included in the Annual Report.

7. DIRECTORS

Mr. G.M.Yadwadkar, a Nominee Director of IDBI Bank Ltd. has ceased to be a Director with effect from 1st August, 2012 due to withdrawal of his nomination by IDBI Bank Ltd. The Board places on record its deep sense of appreciation for the valuable services rendered by Mr. G.M.Yadwadkar during his tenure as Director.

Mr. Punit Lalbhai and Mr. Kulin Lalbhai were appointed as Additional Directors of the Company with effect from 26th July, 2012. They were also appointed as Executive Directors of the Company for a period commencing from 1st August, 2012 to 31st July, 2017.

At the ensuing Annual General Meeting, Dr. Bakul Dholakia and Ms. Renuka Ramnath, Directors of the Company, retire by rotation, but being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.

8. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your Company is committed to the tenets of good Corporate Governance and has taken adequate steps to ensure that the requirements of Corporate Governance as laid down in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are complied with.

A separate report on Corporate Governance and a Management Discussion and Analysis Report are being published as a part of the Annual Report of the Company.

The Auditors of the Company have certified that conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are complied by the Company and their Certificate is annexed to the Report on Corporate Governance.

9. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

The Directors confirm that:

1. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed. There are no material departures from the applicable accounting standards;

2. such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and such judgments and estimates have been made as are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year ended on 31st March, 2013 and of the profit of the Company for that period;

3. proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and

4. the statements of accounts for the year ended on 31st March, 2013 have been prepared on a going concern basis.

10. FIXED DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted or renewed any deposits during the year. There are no outstanding and overdue deposits as at 31st March, 2013.

11. INFORMATION REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY ETC. AND EMPLOYEES

Information required under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Rule 2 of the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 and under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended from time to time, forms part of this report. However, as per the provisions of Section 219 (1)(b) (iv), the report and accounts are being sent to all shareholders of the Company excluding the information relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earning and outgo, and the statement of particulars of employees. Any shareholder interested in obtaining such particulars may inspect the same at the Registered Office of the Company or write to the Secretary for a copy.

12. AUDITORS

The Auditors, Sorab S. Engineer & Co., retire and offer themselves for re-appointment. It is proposed that Sorab S. Engineer & Co., be re- appointed as auditors of the Company. You are requested to appoint the auditors and fix their remuneration.

13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors would like to appreciate the efforts of the Company''s employees for their continued co-operation and unstinted support extended to the company. The support of all lenders including Financial Institutions, Commercial Banks, Overseas Banks etc. and vendors, investors, business associates, Government of India and State Government and various departments and agencies has also been invaluable to the Company''s performance and your Directors take this opportunity to appreciate it deeply.

By Order of the Board

Date: 16th May, 2013 Sanjay S. Lalbhai

Place: Ahmedabad. Chairman and Managing Director

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Mar 31, 2012

To the Members,

The Directors are pleased to present the Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements for the period from 1st April, 2011 to 31st March, 2012.

1. FINANCIAL RESULTS

Highlights of Financial Results for the year are as under:

Rs. in Crores

2011-2012 2010-2011

Turnover & Operating Income 3494.12 2683.26

Profit before Finance Costs, 637.05 438.19

Depreciation and Amortisation

Expenses, Extraordinary Items & Tax

Expenses

Less : Finance costs 270.25 187.23

Profit before Depreciation and 366.80 250.96

Amortisation Expenses, Extraordinary

Items & Tax Expenses

Less : Depreciation and Amortisation 130.51 116.16

Expenses

Profit before Extraordinary Items and 236.29 134.80

Tax Expenses

Add : Extraordinary Items 251.80 0.00

Profit Before Tax 488.09 134.80

Less : Current Tax 85.15 26.84

Add: MAT Credit Entitlement (31.29) (26.84)

Profit for the year 434.23 134.80

Balance of Profit brought forward 450.12 314.42

Add : Profit of Amalgamated Company 1.62 0.00

Less: Amount transferred to Statement of 56.31 0.00

Profit and Loss on account of Amalgamation

Add: Transfer from Debenture Redemption 0.00 0.90

Reserve

Balance available for appropriation 829.66 450.12

Less : Appropriation :

Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares 25.80 0.00

Tax on Dividend 4.19 0.00

Closing Balance 799.67 450.12

2. OPERATIONS

The Financial year 2011-12 was extremely challenging year for our company. The year was characterized by global slowdown, weak retail demand at home, high volatility in cotton prices and foreign exchange and higher interest cost. It is satisfying to note that in the backdrop of such a challenging environment, our Company has closed the financial year 2011-12 with 30% growth in sales and 28% growth in Operating Earnings before Interest Depreciation and Taxes (Operating EBITDA). PAT (excluding Exceptional Income) has shown a growth of 75% compared to the previous year.

A detailed analysis of the financial results is given in the Management Discussions and Analysis report which forms part of this report.

3. DIVIDEND

Your Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs. 1 per equity share of Rs.10 each.

4. FINANCE

During the year, the Company has repaid the installments of Term Loans amounting to Rs. 401 crores falling due during the current year. The Company has also made fresh borrowings of Rs. 223 Crores for funding capital expenditure and other requirements. Long Term Debt including lease of the Company stands to Rs. 829 crores as on 31st March, 2012.

5. EMOLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME (ESOS)

The Company has instituted the Employees Stock Option Scheme- (ESOS) to grant equity based incentives to certain eligible employees and directors of the Company and its subsidiary companies. 27.50 lacs and 2.00 lacs options were granted to certain eligible employees and directors of the company and its subsidiary companies by the Remuneration Committee at an exercise price of Rs.14.65 per option and Rs.73.70 per option respectively, representing one share for each option upon exercise. The details as per the requirements of SEBI Guidelines are annexed and form part of this report.

6. SUBSIDIARIES

A detailed discussion on subsidiary companies and their performance during the year is contained in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which forms part of this Report.

Pursuant to Accounting Standard AS-21 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the Company has prepared Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries are included in the Annual Report.

In view of the closure of business, the accounts of Arvind Overseas (Mauritius) Limited and Arvind Spinning Limited have not been prepared on the going on concern basis. Arvind Textile Mills Limited has not commenced its business. Hence, the accounts of these subsidiary companies have not been consolidated with accounts of the company as per the provisions of the Accounting Standard 21 relating to consolidation of accounts.

7. DIRECTORS

Export-Import Bank of India has nominated Mr. Prabhakar Dalal as its Nominee Director on the Board of the Company in place of Mr. R. W. Khanna with effect from 29th April, 2011. The Board places on record its deep sense of appreciation for the valuable services rendered by Mr. R. W. Khanna during his tenure as Director.

At the ensuing Annual General Meeting, Mr. Jayesh Shah and Mr. Munesh Khanna, Directors of the Company, retire by rotation, but being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.

8. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your Company is committed to the tenets of good Corporate Governance and has taken adequate steps to ensure that the requirements of Corporate Governance as laid down in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are complied with.

A separate report on Corporate Governance and a Management Discussion and Analysis Report are being published as a part of the Annual Report of the Company.

The Auditors of the Company have certified that conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are complied by the Company and their Certifcate is annexed to the Report on Corporate Governance.

9. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

The Directors confrm that:

1. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed. There are no material departures from the applicable accounting standards;

2. such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and such judgments and estimates have been made as are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year ended on 31st March, 2012 and of the profit of the Company for that period;

3. proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and

4. the statements of accounts for the year ended on 31st March, 2012 have been prepared on a going concern basis.

10. FIXED DEPOSITS

The Company has not accepted or renewed any deposits during the year. There are no outstanding and overdue deposits as at 31st March, 2012.

11. INFORMATION REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY ETC. AND EMPLOYEES

Information required under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Rule 2 of the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 and under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended from time to time, forms part of this report. However, as per the provisions of Section 219 (1)(b) (iv), the report and accounts are being sent to all shareholders of the Company excluding the information relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earning and outgo, and the statement of particulars of employees. Any shareholder interested in obtaining such particulars may inspect the same at the Registered Office of the Company or write to the Secretary for a copy.

12. AUDITORS

The Auditors, Sorab S. Engineer & Co., retire and offer themselves for re-appointment. It is proposed that Sorab S. Engineer & Co., be re- appointed as auditors of the Company. You are requested to appoint the auditors and fix their remuneration.

13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors would like to appreciate the eforts of the Company's employees for their continued co-operation and unstinted support extended to the company. The support of all lenders including Financial Institutions, Commercial Banks, Overseas Banks and vendors and buyers has also been invaluable to the Company's performance and your Directors take this opportunity to appreciate it deeply.

By Order of the Board

Date : 9th May, 2012 SANJAY S. LALBHAI

Place: Ahmedabad. CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR

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Mar 31, 2011

To the Members,

The Directors are pleased to present the Annual Report alongwith the Audited Financial Statements for the period from 1st April, 2010 to 31st March, 2011.

1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE :

The highlights of the financial results are:

Rs. in lacs Particulars 2010-2011 2009-2010

Turnover and other income 62060.51 47651.03

Profit before depreciation, interest and taxation 5275.13 5141.54

Less: Interest & Finance Cost (Net) 2121.61 2322.24

Less: Depreciation 3113.19 3623.07

Profit / (Loss) before tax 40.33 (803.77)

Deferred Tax - (1210.49)

Profit / (Loss) for the year 40.33 406.72

Balance as per last year's Balance Sheet (6320.59) (6727.31)

Balance carried to Balance Sheet (6280.26) (6320.59)

2. OPERATIONS :

A detailed discussion is carried out in the relevant section in Management Discussion and Analysis appended elsewhere in the Annual Report.

3. DIVIDENDS :

Your Directors do not recommend dividend on Preference Shares or Equity Shares for the period under review, considering carried forward losses of the Company.

4. DIRECTORS :

Mr. Vinod D. Modha and Mr. K. I. Patel, the Directors of the Company retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and they, being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment.

5. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your Company is committed to the tenets of good Corporate Governance and has taken adequate steps to ensure that the requirements of Corporate Governance as laid down in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are complied with.

A separate report on Corporate Governance and a Management Discussion and Analysis Report are being published as a part of the Annual Report of the Company.

The Auditors of the Company have certifi ed that conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are complied by the Company and their Certifi cate is annexed to the Report on Corporate Governance.

6. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT :

The Directors confirm that:

1. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed. There are no material departures from the applicable accounting standards.

2. Such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and such judgments and estimates have been made as are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and Profit of the Company for the year.

3. Proper and sufficient care have been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and

4. The attached statements of accounts for the period ended on 31st March, 2011 have been prepared on a going concern basis.

7. INFORMATION REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY ETC. AND EMPLOYEES :

Information required under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Rule 2 of the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 and under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended from time to time, form part of this report. However, as per the provisions of Section 219(1)(b)(iv), the report and accounts are being sent to all shareholders of the Company excluding the information relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earning and outgo and the statement of particulars of employees. Any shareholder interested in obtaining such particulars may inspect the same at the Registered Office of the Company or write to the Secretary for a copy.

8. AUDITORS :

The Auditors, Sorab S. Engineer & Co., Chartered Accountants, retire and offer themselves for reappointment. It is proposed that Sorab S. Engineer & Co., Chartered Accountants, be reappointed as Auditors of the Company. You are requested to appoint the Auditors and fix their remuneration.

The specifi c notes forming part of the Accounts referred to in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and give complete information.

9. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT :

Your Directors would like to appreciate the efforts of the Company's employees for their continued co-operation and unstinted support extended to the Company. The support of all lenders including Financial Institutions, Commercial Banks, Overseas Banks, Vendors and buyers has also been invaluable and your Directors take this opportunity to appreciate it deeply.

By Order of the Board Place : Ahmedabad ANANG A. LALBHAI Date : 14.05.2011 Chairman and Managing Director

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Mar 31, 2010

The Directors are pleased to present the Annual Report alongwith the Audited Financial Statements for the period from 1st April 2009 to 31st March, 2010.

1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE :

The highlights of the financial results are:

Rs. in lacs

2009-2010 2008-2009 Turnover and other income 47615.48 38918.62

Profit before depreciation, interest and taxation 5141.54 4112.66

Less: Interest & Finance Cost (Net) 2322.24 2909.48

Less: Depreciation 3623.07 3496.75

Profit / (Loss) before tax (803.77) (2293.57)

Fringe Benefit Tax - 17.85

Deferred Tax (1210.49) -

Profit / (Loss) for the year 406.72 <2311.42)

Balance as per last years Balance Sheet (6727.31) (4234.35)

Add: Adjustment of Exchange Rate Difference - 181.54

Balance carried to Balance Sheet (6320.59) (6727.31)

2. OPERATIONS :

A detailed discussion is carried out in the relevant section in Management Discussion and Analysis appended elsewhere in the Annual Report.

3. DIVIDENDS :

Your Directors do not recommend dividend on Preference Shares or Equity Shares for the period under review, considering carried forward losses of the Company.

4. DIRECTORS :

Mr. Naishadh I. Parikh and Mr. Shreyas C. Sheth, the Directors of the Company retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and they, being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment.

Mr. Jayesh K. Shah has been appointed by the Board as an Additional Director at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 25th January, 2010 and holds the office upto the date of this ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Company has received notice in writing Under Section 257 from a member proposing his candidature as Director.

5. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Your Company is committed to the tenets of good Corporate Governance and has taken adequate steps to ensure that the requirements of Corporate Governance as laid down in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are complied with.

A separate report on Corporate Governance and a Management Discussion and Analysis Report are being published as a part of the Annual Report of the Company.

The Auditors of the Company have certified that conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are complied by the Company and their certificate is annexed to the Report on Corporate Governance.

6. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT :

The Directors confirm that:

1. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed. There are no material departures from the applicable accounting standards.

2. Such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and such judgments and estimates have been made as are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and Profit of the Company for the year.

3. Proper and sufficient care have been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and

4. The attached statements of accounts for the period ended on 31st March, 2010 have been prepared on a going concern basis.

7. INFORMATION REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY ETC. AND EMPLOYEES :

Information required under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Rule 2 of the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 and under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended from time to time, form part of this report. However, as per the provisions of Section 219(1)(b)(iv), the report and accounts are being sent to all shareholders of the Company excluding the information relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earning and outgo and the statement of particulars of employees. Any shareholder interested in obtaining such particulars may inspect the same at the Registered office of the Company or write to the Company for a copy.

8. AUDITORS :

The Auditors, Sorab S. Engineer & Co., Chartered Accountants, retire and offer themselves for reappointment. It is proposed that Sorab S. Engineer & Co., Chartered Accountants, be reappointed as Auditors of the Company. You are requested to appoint the Auditors and fix their remuneration.

The specific notes forming part of the Accounts referred to in the Auditors Report are self-explanatory and give complete information.

9. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT :

Your Directors would like to appreciate the efforts of the Companys employees for their continued co-operation and unstinted support extended to the Company. The support of all lenders including Financial Institutions, Commercial Banks, Overseas Banks, Vendors and buyers has also been invaluable and your Directors take this opportunity to appreciate it deeply.

By Order of the Board Place : Ahmedabad ANANG A. LALBHAI

Date : 25th May, 2010 Chairman and Managing Director

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Sep 30, 2001

The Directors present the Annual Report alongwith the Audited Financial Statements for the period from 1st April, 2000 to 30th September, 2001.

FINANCIAL RESULTS :

The highlights of the financial results are:

(Rs. in lacs)

2000-2001 1999-2000 (18 months)

Turnover and other income 54136.87 44659.55

Profit/(Loss) before depreciation, interest, taxation and Extraordinary items 5484.14 6759.84

Less: Interest & Finance Cost (Net) 8045.61 4801.09

Less: Depreciation 6859.74 4360.97

Profit/(Loss) before tax and extraordinary items (9421.21) (2402.22)

Less: Extraordinary Items - Income (Expenses) 592.48 (347.69)

Less: Taxation - -

Profit/(Loss) for the year (8828.73) (2749.91)

Less: Short provision for income-tax in earlier years — 0.09

Add: Deficit of post amalgamated period — (8.81)

Add : Transferred from Amalgamation Reserve 5574.25 —

Add : Transferred from General Reserve 1418.44 —

Add : Balance as per last years Balance Sheet 1836.04 (7.13)

Add : Balance of Profit & Loss Account of amalgamated companies — 4601.98

Balance carried to Balance Sheet — 1836.04

The Companys financial year has been extended by a period of 6 months i.e. upto 30th September, 2001. Accordingly, the financial year 2000-2001 comprises of a period of 18 months from 1st April, 2000 to 30th September, 2001. Hence the figures of the financial year under review are not comparable with those of previous year. DIVIDENDS:

In view of the losses incurred during the year, your Directors have not recommend any dividend on equity and preference shares for the year.

OPERATIONS :

Sales and Operating Income for the 18 months period ended 30th September, 2001 were Rs. 53880 lacs as compared to Rs. 44399 lacs for the 12 months ending on 31st March, 2000. Operating Profit (EBIDTA) for the period ended 30th September, 2001 is Rs. 5227 lacs compared to Rs. 6499 lacs in the year ended 31st March, 2000.

The net loss increased to Rs. 8829 lacs for the period ended 30th September, 2001 as compared to net loss of Rs. 2750 lacs in the year ended 31st March, 2000. Interest & Finance Charges were Rs. 8045 lacs and Depreciation was Rs. 6860 lacs for the period ended 30th September, 2001. The Company has incurred a Cash Loss of Rs. 2561 lacs during this period. The Company has four separate manufacturing units. Arvind Intex and Arvind Cotspin are yarn manufacturing units. Bottom weights unit is engaged in manufacturing of cotton fabrics like Gabardine, Khakis, Chinos, etc. for trousers. Ankur textiles is engaged in manufacturing of Voiles. Share of Arvind Intex and Arvind Cotspin in total revenue was 21% at Rs. 11540 lacs and 20% at Rs. 10830 lacs respectively. Bottom weights unit contributes highest share of revenue of 31% at Rs. 16910 lacs and Ankur unit has a share of 25% at Rs. 13590 lacs.

Both the yarns units have operated at optimum level during the period under review. However general slowdown of textile industry has affected their profitability. The operations of Arvind Intex are carried out on job-work basis, which has resulted into reduction of revenue for the unit and for the company. However it has recorded higher operating profit margin at 18%. Ankur division operated at almost full capacity utilisation with production of 25.15 million meters. The price realisation improved to Rs. 46.20 per meter from Rs. 42.8 meter previous year.

The Bottom weight division, which was commissioned in April, 1999 operated at capacity utilisation of 66% with production of 17.84 million meters during the period under review as against 12.2 million meters during the previous year. Its price realisation at Rs. 85.87 per meter was lower than that of previous year. There is substantial scope of improvement in the performance of this division. Bottom weight division is following a 3-fold strategy for a growth. This calls for Segmentation of markets, Differentiating products & services and development of new products. This strategy coupled with sizable orders from export markets and international brands are expected to be the key drivers for future growth.

STATUS OF DEBT RESTRUCTURING:

In view of its financial difficulties, the Company has initiated a process of debt restructuring with its lenders. The debt restructuring plan proposed by the Company to its lenders involves reschedulement of repayment terms, reduction of rate of interest, etc. Certain lenders of the Company have approved the debt restructuring plan, one of them has preferred to go in for a one-time settlement while the approval of few lenders is still awaited. The effect of debt restructuring is provided in the accounts under review for those lenders who have conveyed their approval to the debt restructuring plan.

The Company has been declared as a Relief Undertaking under the provisions of the Bombay Relief Undertakings (Special Provisions) Act, 1958 whereby all rights, privileges, obligations and liabilities occurred or incurred before it is declared as a Relief Undertaking and any remedy for the enforcement thereof are suspended and all proceedings relating thereto pending before any Court, Tribunal, Officer or Authority are stayed during the period of this declaration. This declaration is in force upto 12th June, 2002.

STATUS OF LISTING:

After amalgamation, Company obtained permission from SEBI for relaxation of Rule 19(2)(b)/19(7) of the Securities Contracts (Regulations) Rules, 1957 pursuant to which it applied for listing with Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Calcutta and National Stock Exchange. Company has received listing permission from all the above Stock Exchanges except National Stock Exchange.

On receipt of listing permission from all Stock Exchanges, trading permission will be given simultaneously by all the Stock Exchanges.

DIRECTORS:

Shri Anang A. Lalbhai, a Director of the Company, retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and he, being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.

RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT :

The Directors confirm that:

1. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed. There are no material departures from the applicable accounting standards.

2. Such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and such judgements and estimates have been made as are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year ended on 30th September, 2001 and of the loss of the Company for that period.

3. Proper and sufficient care had been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and

4. The attached statement of accounts for the year ended on September 30, 2001 have been prepared on a going concern basis.

INFORMATION REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY ETC. AND EMPLOYEES:

Information required under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Rule 2 of the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 and under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies [Particulars of Employees] Rules, 1975, as amended from time to time, form part of this report. However, as per the provisions of Section 219(1)(b)(iv), the report and accounts are being sent to all shareholders of the Company excluding the information relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earning and outgo, and the statement of particulars of employees. Any shareholder interested in obtaining such particulars may inspect the same at the Registered Office of the Company or write to the Secretary for a copy.

AUDITORS:

The Auditors, Sorab S. Engineer & Co., retire and offer for re-appointment. It is proposed that Sorab S. Engineer & Co., be re-appointed as Auditors of the Company. You are requested to appoint the Auditors and fix their remuneration. The specific notes forming part of the Accounts referred to in the Auditors Report are self-explanatory and give complete information.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Your Directors appreciate the valuable assistance and support extended by the Financial Institutions and the Bankers to the Company. Yours Directors place on record their appreciation of the efforts of the management, the officers and members of technical, administrative and operative staff in furthering the activities of the Company.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

ARVIND N. LALBHAI Chairman & Managing Director

Ahmedabad, 11th February, 2002

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Mar 31, 2000

The Directors present the Annual Report alongwith the audited financial statements for the year ending 31 st March, 2000.

FINANCIAL RESULTS :

The highlights of the financial results are :

(Rs. in lacs) 1999-2000

Turnover and other income 44685.42

Profit/(Loss) before depreciation interest and taxation and Extraordinary items 6359.69

Less : Net Interest 4400.94

Less : Depreciation 4360.97

Profit/(Loss) before tax and extraordinary items (2402.22)

Less : Extraordinary Items 347.69

Less : Taxation —

Profit/(Loss) for the year (2749.91)

Less : Short provision for income-tax in earlier years 0.09

Add : Balance as per last years balance sheet (7.13)

Add : Deficit for the year from 1.10.1998 to 31.3.1999-Post Amalgamation (8.81)

Add : Balance of Profit & Loss Account of amalgamated companies. 4601.98

Balance carried to Balance Sheet 1836.04

DIVIDENDS :

In view of the losses incurred during the year, your Directors do not recommend any dividend on equity and preference shares for the year.

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS :

By the Order of the Honble High Court of Gujarat, Arvind Polycot Limited (APL), Arvind Intex Limited (AIL) and Arvind Cotspin Limited (ACL) were amalgamated with the Company and therefore the turnover shown in the accounts for the year relate to businesses of these amalgamated companies. The total sales and operating income for the year ended 31.3.2000 were Rs. 44685.42 lacs and the Company earned an operating profit of Rs. 6359.69 Lacs. Bottomline of the Company was adversely affected because of sharp rise in input costs, high charge of interest and depreciation and lower price realisations.

The voiles business achieved a turnover of Rs.9451 lacs against Rs. 6990 lacs in the previous year, a growth of over 35%. This growth was largely achieved by increased trading. The volume of business grew by 37% compared to the previous year. The price realization, however, was lower at Rs. 42.8 per meter against Rs. 43.3 per meter in the previous year. The market for voiles continues to be competitive. The new facility for manufacture of Bottom Weight (Gabardine) at Santej was commissioned on 1st April, 1999 and achieved a capacity utilization of 67% during the year, by producing 12.2 million meters against the installed capacity of 18 million meters per annum. The average realization per meter was also lower as the company faced initial quality issues leading to higher rejects and quality claims. The quality issue was resolved during the latter part of the year. The company has achieved a turnover of Rs. 11780 lacs for this business with an average price realization of Rs. 92.9 per meter.

Your company has been able to operate both its yarn Divisions at Arvind Intex and Arvind Cotspin at full capacity during the year under review and they have achieved turnover of Rs. 17437.20 lacs and Rs. 8395.52 lacs respectively. The recession in the textile industry, however, has resulted in lower price realization of Rs.80.93 per kg. for its Intex Division as compared to Rs. 87.22 per kg. in the previous year and Rs. 110.35 per kg. for its Cotpsin Division as compared to Rs. 113.05 per kg. in the previous year.

AMALGAMATION :

During the year under review, the Honble High Court of Gujarat vide its Order dated 6.12.1999 sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of Arvind Polycot Ltd. (APL), Arvind Intex Limited (AIL) and Arvind Cotspin Limited (ACL) with the Company with effect from 1st October, 1998. As a result of amalgamation, all the assets and liabilities as at 1 st October, 1998 of APL, AIL and ACL have been incorporated in the accounts of the Company.

Prior to the amalgamation of APL, AIL and ACL with the Company, the Company had no activities except investments and therefore the figures for the year, which are post amalgamation, are not comparable with the figures of the previous year.

Erstwhile Transferor Companies APL, AIL and ACL had carried on businesses on behalf of the Company during the post amalgamation

period from 1.10.1998 til! 03.01.2000. Since the post amalgamation period from 1.10.1998 to 31.3.1999 was preceding current accounting year, the deficit of Rs. 8.81 lacs for the period has been considered during the current year and debited to the Profit & Loss Account for the year.

Capital Reserve of Rs. 30 lacs. General Reserve of Rs. 1523.68 lacs, Investment Allowance Reserve of Rs.3.50 lacs and Investment Allowance (Utilized Reserve) of Rs. 91 lacs have become the corresponding reserves of the Company. The balance lying to the credit of the Profit and Loss Account in the books of amalgamating companies as at 1st October, 1998 being Rs. 4601.98 lacs have been credited to Profit and Loss Account. The net surplus arising out of the difference between the value of net assets acquired and consideration as reduced by reserves and Profit and Loss Account retained amounting to Rs. 5574.25 lacs has been credited to the Amalgamation Reserve.

ALLOTMENT OF SHARES :

Pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation approved by the Honble High Court of Gujarat, your Company has allotted 8,09,39,988 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each fully paid-up and 60,00,000 -13.5% Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs. 100/- each to the shareholders of the Transferor Companies. The paid-up equity capital of the Company has been restructured as per the Scheme of Amalgamation by issuance of 1,35,000 - 10% Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs. 10/- each and 15,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each to the equity shareholders of the Company in exchange of their equity holding.

Asman Investments Ltd. holds 70.55% of equity shares of the Company. The Company, therefore, has become a subsidiary of the said Company.

LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES :

On amalgamation becoming effective, your Company had approached Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for necessary permission for listing of its securities. SEBI has granted such permission for listing of its securities. Your Company has made an application to the Ahmedabad Stock Exchange for listing. The listing with other Stock Exchanges will be sought after obtaining listing with Ahmedabad Stock Exchange.

DIRECTORS :

Shri Samveg A. Lalbhai, the Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annua! General Meeting and he, being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.

INFORMATION REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY ETC. AND EMPLOYEES :

Information required under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Rule 2 of the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 and under Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies [Particulars of Employees] Rules, 1975, as amended from time to time, form part of this report. However, as per the provisions of Section 219 (1) (b) (iv), the report and accounts are being sent to all shareholders of the Company excluding the information relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earning and outgo, and the statement of particulars of employees. Any shareholder interested in obtaining such particulars may inspect the same at the Registered Office of the Company or write to the Secretary for a copy.

AUDITORS :

The Auditors, Sorab S. Engineer & Co., retire and offer for re- appointment. It is proposed that Sorab S. Engineer & Co., be re- appointed as Auditors of the Company. You are requested to appoint the Auditors and fix their remuneration.

The specific notes forming part of the Accounts referred to in the Auditors Report are self-explanatory and give complete information.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors appreciate the valuable assistance and support extended by the Financial Institutions and the Bankers to the Company. Yours Directors place on record their appreciation of the efforts of the management, the officers and members of technical, administrative and operative staff in furthering the activities of the Company.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

ANANG LALBHAI NAISHADH I. PARIKH Managing Director Director

Ahmedabad, 29th June, 2000