Notes to Accounts of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.

Mar 31, 2025

Provisions

The Company recognizes a provision when there is
a present legal or constructive obligation as a
result of a past event that probably requires an
outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be
made of the amount of the obligation.

Provisions are measured at the present value of
management''s best estimate of the expenditure
required to settle the present obligation at the end
of the reporting period. The discount rate used to
determine the present value is a pre-tax rate that
reflects current market assessments of the time
value of money and the risks specific to the liability.
The increase in the provision due to the passage of
time is recognized as an interest expense.

Contingent Liability

A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when
there is a possible obligation or a present obligation
that may but probably will not, require an outflow
of resources. Where there is a possible obligation or
a present obligation that the likelihood of outflow of
resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is
made.

(m) Revenue from Operations

i. Sale of Goods

The Company''s revenue contracts represent a
single performance obligation to sell its products to
trade customers. Sales are recorded at the time
control of the products is transferred to trade
customers, in an amount that reflects the
consideration the Company expects to be entitled
to in exchange for the products. Control is the
ability of trade customers to direct the use of and
obtain the benefit from our products. In evaluating
the timing of the transfer of control of products to
trade customers, the Company considers transfer of
significant risks and rewards of products and the
probability of flowing of future economic benefit
to the Entity as per the terms of the Contract which
usually coincide with the delivery of the goods.

Revenue is measured on the basis of contracted
price and reduced by variable consideration. Variable
consideration includes sales returns, trade discounts,
volume based incentives, and cost of promotional
programs, indirect taxes as may be applicable.

The Company provides volume based incentives to
certain customers once the quantity of products
purchased during the period exceeds a threshold
specified in the contract. Incentives are offset
against amounts payable by the customer. To
estimate & recognize a liability for the incentives,
the Company applies methods which best predicts
the amount of incentive and is primarily driven by
the number of volume thresholds contained in the
contract. The volume incentive is estimated at
contract inception and recognized when it is highly
probable that significant revenue reversal will not
occur.

Company''s contracts with trade customers do not
have significant financing components or non-cash
consideration and the Company does not have

unbilled revenue or significant amounts of
prepayments from customers.

The company pays sales commission to its
employees for contract that they obtain for sales of
goods and immediately expensed out sales
commissions (included under employee benefits).

Contract Balances

Contract Liabilities

A contract liability is the obligation to transfer
goods or services to a customer for which the
Company has received consideration (or an amount
of consideration is due) from the customer. If a
customer pays consideration before the Company
transfers goods or services to the customer, a
contract liability is recognized when the payment is
made or the payment is due (whichever is earlier).
Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue when
the Company performs its obligation to transfer
goods or services under the contract.

ii. Service Income

Service Income is recognized on cost plus basis as
per the terms of the contract with customers, as
and when the service is performed.

iii. Interest Income

Interest income from debt instruments is recognized
using the effective interest rate method. The effective
interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts
estimated future cash receipts through the expected
life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount
of a financial asset. When calculating the effective
interest rate, the Company estimates the expected
cash flows by considering all the contractual terms of
the financial instrument but does not consider the
expected credit losses.

iv. Rental Income

Rental income from operating leases where the
Company is a lessor is recognized in income on a
straight-line basis over the lease term unless the
receipts are structured to increase in line with
expected general inflation to compensate for the
expected inflationary cost increases. The respective
leased assets are included in the balance sheet
based on their nature.

v. Government Grant

Government grants are recognized where there is
reasonable assurance that the grant will be received,
and all attached conditions will be complied with.
When the grant relates to an expense item, it is
recognized as income on a systematic basis over the
periods that the related costs, for which it is intended
to compensate, are expensed. Ind AS 20 permits the
grant to be recognized in profit or loss. The Company
has chosen to present grants related to an expense
item as other operating income in the statement of
profit and loss.

(n) Employee Benefits

i. Short Term Employee Benefits

Liabilities for salaries, wages and performance
incentives including non-monetary benefits that are
expected to be settled wholly within twelve months
after the end of the period in which the employees
render the related service are recognized in respect
of employees services up to the end of the
reporting period and are measured at the amounts
expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.
The liabilities are presented as current employee
benefits obligations in the Balance Sheet.

ii. Long Term Employee Benefits

• Defined Contribution Plans

Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and
Employee''s State Insurance:

The Company has Defined Contribution Plans
for its employees such as Provident Fund,
Superannuation Fund, Employee''s State Insurance
etc. and contribution to these plans are charged
to the Statement of Profit and Loss as incurred,
as the Company has no further obligation
beyond making the contributions.

• Defined Benefit Plans

Gratuity:

The Company provides for gratuity, a defined
benefit plan (the "Gratuity Plan") covering eligible
employees in accordance with the Payment of
Gratuity Act, 1972. The Gratuity Plan provides a
lump sum payment to vested employees at
retirement, death, incapacitation or termination
of employment, of an amount based on the
respective employee''s salary and the tenure of

employment. The Company''s liability is
actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit
Credit method) at the end of each year. The
benefits are discounted using the market yields
at the end of the reporting period that have
terms approximating to the terms of the related
obligation. Remeasurement gains and losses
arising from experience adjustments and
changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized
in the period in which they occur directly in other
comprehensive income. They are included in
retained earnings in the Statement of changes in
Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Changes in the
present value of the defined benefit obligation
resulting from plan amendments or curtailments
are recognized immediately in the Statement
of profit and loss as past service cost.
Remeasurements are not reclassified to Profit or
Loss in subsequent periods.

The net interest cost is calculated by applying
the discount rate to the net balance of the
defined benefit obligation and the fair value of
plan assets. This cost is included in employee
benefit expense in the Statement of Profit and
Loss.

Provident Fund:

In respect of certain employees, Provident Fund
contributions are made to a Trust administered
by the Company. The interest rate payable by
the trust to the beneficiaries every year is
notified by the Government. The Company has
an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any,
between the return from the investment of the
trust and interest as per the notified rate. The
Company''s liability is actuarially determined
(using the Projected Unit Credit Method) at the
end of the year. Measurement gains and losses
arising from experience adjustments and
changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized
in the period in which they occur directly in
other comprehensive income. They are included
in retained earnings in the Statement of changes
in Equity and in the Balance Sheet. Changes in
the present value of the defined benefit
obligation resulting from plan amendments or
curtailments are recognized immediately in the
Statement of profit and loss as past service cost.
Remeasurements are not reclassified to Profit or
Loss in subsequent periods.

Compensated Absences:

Accumulated compensated absences, which are
expected to be availed or encashed within 12
months from the end of the year and are treated
as short term employee benefits. The obligation
towards the same is measured at the expected
cost of accumulating compensated absences as
the additional amount expected to be paid as a
result of the unused entitlement as at the year
end.

Accumulated compensated absences, which
are expected to be availed or encashed beyond
12 months from the end of the year end are
treated as other long term employee benefits.
The Company''s liability is actuarially determined
(using the Projected Unit Credit method) at the
end of each year. Actuarial losses/gains are
recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss
in the year in which they arise.

Voluntary Retirement Scheme:

Expenditure on voluntary retirement scheme is
charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in
the year in which incurred.

Share Based Payments

The Company does not provide any equity-
based compensation to its employees. However,
the parent Company, Colgate Palmolive
Company, U.S.A. ("the grantor") maintains equity
incentive plans that provide for the grant of
stock-based awards to its executive directors and
certain categories of officers and employees. The
2009 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan and
2013 Incentive Compensation Plan ("Incentive
Plan") provides for the grant of non-qualified and
incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock
units which are together referred to as employee
stock options. Exercise prices in the case of non¬
qualified and incentive stock options are not less
than the fair value of the underlying common
stock of the grantor on the date of grant.

A stock option gives an employee, the right to
purchase shares of Colgate Palmolive Company
common stock at a fixed price for a specific
period of time. Stock options generally have a
term of six years and vest over three years.

A restricted stock unit (RSU) provides an
employee with a share of Colgate Palmolive
Company common stock upon vesting. Restricted
stock units vest in annual installments generally
over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue
with each restricted stock unit award granted
subsequent to grant date.

Employee Stock Options (ESOPs'') issued by the
parent entity are accounted for as equity-settled
as the Company has no obligation to settle the
share-based payment transaction and also the
shares are of parent Company.

Company recognizes the expense over the
vesting period, which is the period over which all
of the specified vesting conditions are to be
satisfied, as determined on the grant date,
based on the fair value of the options/RSUs. At
the end of each period, the entity revises its
estimates of the number of options that are
expected to vest based on the non-market
vesting and service conditions. It recognizes the
impact of the revision to original estimates, if
any, in the Statement of Profit and Loss, with a
corresponding adjustment to equity.

In case where there is a clear link between the
recharge from the parent company and the
expense, Company accounts for the recharge
as capital distribution even if the amount of
recharge is more than the expense recognized
over the vesting period (as the recharge is
based on the intrinsic value).

In case where the employee has not served the
Company during the vesting period and for
which they get the debit note from parent, the
cost is debited to management recharge
expense.

Further, where the management recharge is not
expected from the parent entity as the
employee has been relocated to another group
company i.e. the employee is not expected to
render future services to the Company at the
time of exercise of option, the Company
transfers the proportionate amount of share
options outstanding account related to such
employees to Retained Earnings, after taking
into consideration the probability of employees
re-locating back to the Company.

(o) Income Tax

Tax expense for the period, comprising current tax
and deferred tax, are included in the determination
of the net profit or loss for the period. Current tax is
measured at the amount expected to be paid to
the tax authorities in accordance with prevailing
income tax law. Management periodically evaluates
positions taken in the tax returns with respect to
situations in which applicable tax regulations are
subject to interpretation and establishes provisions
where appropriate.

The Company evaluates whether it has any uncertain
tax positions which requires adjustments to provision
for current tax. The Company has ongoing disputes
with Income Tax Authorities on various matters. In
respect of certain allowance/deductions, it is
probable that such positions will not be accepted by
Tax authorities and hence the same has been
considered and adequately provided for while
calculating current tax provision of the respective
years. In respect of certain allowances/ deductions
taken by the Company, it is probable that such
disputes will be accepted by Tax authorities and
hence the same have been considered and disclosed
as a part of Contingent Liability.

• Current Tax

Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are
offset when there is a legally enforceable right to
set off the recognized amounts and there is an
intention to settle the asset and the liability on a
net basis.

• Deferred Tax

Deferred tax is recognized for all the deductible
temporary differences by using the liability
method, only to the extent that there is a
reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable
income will be available against which such
deferred tax assets can be realized. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are measured using the tax
rates and tax laws that have been enacted or
substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date.
At each Balance Sheet date, the Company
reassesses unrecognized deferred tax assets, if
any.

Deferred tax relating to items recognized outside

profit or loss is recognized either in other
comprehensive income or in equity. Deferred
tax items are recognized in correlation to the
underlying transaction either in OCI or directly
in equity. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are
re-assessed at each reporting date and are
recognized to the extent that it has become
probable that future taxable profits will allow
the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are
offset when there is a legally enforceable right to
set off assets against liabilities representing
current tax and where the deferred tax assets and
deferred tax liabilities relate to taxes on income
levied by the same governing taxation laws.

(p) Segment Reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner
consistent with the internal reporting provided to
the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"). The
CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources
and assessing performance of the operating
segments, has been identified as the Managing
Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
The Company has identified ''Personal Care
(including Oral Care)'' as its only primary reportable
segment, which primarily includes products such as
Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations.

(q) Cash Flow Statement

Cash flows are reported using the indirect method,
whereby profit before tax is adjusted for the effects of
transactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals or
accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments.

(r) Offsetting Financial Instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net
amount reported in the balance sheet when there is
a legally enforceable right to offset the recognized
amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net
basis, or realize the asset and settle the liability
simultaneously.

(s) Contributed Equity

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental
costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares
or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net
of tax.

(t) Earnings Per Share

i. Basic Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing:

• the profit attributable to owners of the Company

• By the weighted average number of equity shares
outstanding during the Financial Year.

ii. Diluted Earnings Per Share

Diluted earnings per share adjust the figures used in
the determination of basic earnings per share to
take into account:

• the after income tax effect of interest and other
financing costs associated with dilutive potential
equity shares, and

• The weighted average number of additional
equity shares that would have been outstanding
assuming the conversion of all dilutive potential
equity shares.

2. Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments

The preparation of financial statements requires the
use of accounting estimates which, by definition, will
seldom equal the actual results. This note provides an
overview of the areas that involved a higher degree
of judgment or complexity, and of items which are
more likely to be materially adjusted due to estimates
and assumptions turning out to be different than
those originally assessed. Detailed information about
each of these estimates and judgments is included in
relevant notes.

The areas involving critical estimates or judgments
are:

- Estimation of defined benefit obligation (Refer
Note 1B(n) and Note 28)

- Estimation of Useful life of Property, plant and
equipment and intangibles (Refer Note 1B(c) and
Note 3)

- Estimation of taxes (Refer Note 1B(o), Note 19 and
31)

- Estimation of impairment of trade receivables
(Refer Note 1B(i) and Note 8)

- Estimation of provision and contingent liabilities
(Refer Note 1B(l)(iv), Note 24 and 32)

- Estimation of Share based payments to
employees (Refer Note 1B(n) and Note 38)

- Estimation of variable consideration in respect of
revenue recognition (Refer Note 1B(m) and Note
25)

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated.
They are based on historical experience and other
factors, including expectations of future events that
may have a financial impact on the Company and that
are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

3. Standards Notified but not yet Effective

There are no standards that are notified and not yet
effective as on the date.

(i) Buildings include : (a) Research Centre at Powai, Mumbai, (b) Factory Building at Baddi, (c) Factory Buildings at Goa, (d) Factory Buildings at Sanand and (e)
Factory Building at Sricity.

(ii) Refer to Note 34 for disclosures of capital commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.

(iii) Buildings include investment property with net carrying value of H 164 Lakhs (March 31, 2024 : H 176 Lakhs) and fair value of H 3,544 Lakhs (March 31, 2024:
H 3,434 Lakhs). Fair value is determined based on an annual evaluation performed by an accredited external independent valuer using the sales comparison
method of valuation under market approach in which due weightages have been given to factors such as right to sell/transfer the property, demand and
prospective buyers for such type of commercial offices etc. The significant unobservable inputs considered includes total of Weighted reconciliation is
H 22,500/- per square feet (March 31, 2024: H 21,800/-). The rental income and depreciation expense for the year ended March 31, 2025 are H 266 Lakhs
(March 31, 2024 : H 259 Lakhs) and H 13 lakhs (March 31, 2024 : H 13 Lakhs) respectively. (Refer Note 16).

The effective interest rate for lease liabilities is 7.40% p.a. to 8.40% p.a., with maturity between 2025-2033.

The Company had total cash outflows for leases of H 1,750 lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2025 and H 1,899 lakhs for
the year ended March 2024.

The maturity analysis of lease liabilities are disclosed in Note 40.

As a Lessor

The Company has given office premise space under non-cancellable operating lease for a period of 1 year ended May 31,
2024. The rental income from the asset given on lease of H 266 Lakhs (March 31, 2024 : H 259 Lakhs) has been disclosed
as "Lease Rentals" under Other Income in Note 26 to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Description of significant operating lease arrangements in respect of premises:

- The Company has taken refundable interest free security deposit under the lease agreements.

- Agreement contain provision for renewal at the option of either party.

- Agreement provide for restriction on sub lease.

Note 25: Revenue from Operations (contd.)

Performance Obligation

The Company’s revenue contracts represent a single performance obligation to sell its products to trade customers. Sales
are recorded at contracted price at the time control of the products is transferred to trade customers, in an amount that
reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products. Control is the ability of
trade customers to direct the use of and obtain the benefit from our products. In evaluating the timing of the transfer of
control of products to trade customers, the Company considers transfer of significant risks and rewards of products and
the probability of flowing of future economic benefit to the entity as per the terms of the Contract which usually co-incide
with the delivery of the goods. The performance obligation for service Income is satisfied as and when the service is
performed.

The payment terms include advance payment and credit given to certain customers.

The nature of goods includes personal care (including oral care) and Research and Development service income.

Variable Consideration

Variable consideration includes sales returns, trade discounts, volume based incentives, and cost of promotional programs,
indirect taxes as may be applicable.

B) Balance Sheet Amounts

i) Balance sheet amounts- Gratuity

The Company provides for gratuity for employees as per the Company policy. Employees who are in continuous
service for a period of 5 years are eligible for gratuity. The amount of Gratuity is payable on retirement/
termination of the employee''s based on last drawn basic salary per month multiplied for the number of
years of service. The Company has established ‘Colgate-Palmolive India Gratuity Fund for Workmen’ and
‘Colgate-Palmolive India Gratuity Fund for Non-Workmen’ to which the Company makes contribution.

Note 28: Employee Benefits Expense (contd.)

ii) Balance Sheet Amounts- Provident Fund

The Company has established ‘Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited Provident Fund’ in respect of certain
employees to which both the employee and the employer make contribution. Such contribution to the
provident fund for all employees, are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. In case of any liability
arising due to shortfall between the return from its investments and the guaranteed specified interest rate,
the same is provided for by the Company. The actuary has provided an actuarial valuation and the interest
shortfall liability if any has been provided in the books of accounts after considering the assets available with
the Company''s Provident Fund Trust. The guaranteed rate of return (p.a) is 8.25% ( March 31, 2024 - 8.25%).

D) Projected Plan Cash flow:

The expected contribution payable to the Gratuity plan for the next year is H 1,530 Lakhs. The expected
contribution payable to the Provident Fund plan for the next year is H 1,533 lakhs.

The weighted average duration to the payment of these cash flows for Gratuity is 10.89 years (March 31,
2024: 10.88 years). The weighted average duration to the payment is for Provident Fund plan is 12.37 years
(March 31, 2024 : 12.42 years)

Note 32: Contingent Liabilities (contd.)

refunds based on these ITAT orders for such years, along with interest on the income tax refund amounting to H 6,478 lakhs,
which has been recognized as income in the current year. Further, the income tax department has preferred appeal with
the high court for certain years which are yet to be admitted in the High Court.

Note 33: Demand Notices in Relation to Leased Property

As at March 31, 2025, the Company has outstanding demand from Bombay Port Trust (BPT) for H 13,914 Lakhs due to
increased rentals on the three leased properties (Leased Plots), applied retrospectively from October 1, 2012 till November
30, 2024. The Company filed a writ petition against BPT to request acceptance of the surrender of Leased Plots. BPT
accepted the surrender for two of the plots, however did not accept the surrender of one plot which has been brought to
the attention of the Hon''ble High Court. The surrender of the third plot and demand notices issued in respect of the Leased
Plots until year ended March 31, 2025 are currently part of ongoing litigation before the Hon''ble Mumbai High Court.

Note 35: Segment Information

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating
Decision Maker ("CODM") of the Company. The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing
performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the
Company. The Company operates only in one Business Segment i.e. ‘Personal Care (including Oral Care)'' which primarily
includes products such as Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations and the activities incidental thereto within India, hence
does not have any reportable Segments as per Ind AS 108 "Operating Segments". The performance of the Company is
mainly driven by sales made locally and hence, no separate geographical segment is identified.

Terms and conditions:

Transactions relating to dividends and bonus shares were on the same terms and conditions that apply to other
shareholders.

Goods and Services procured or provided from/ to related parties are generally priced at arm’s length. Other
reimbursement of expenses to/ from related parties is on Cost basis.

All other transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates.

All outstanding balances are unsecured and are repayable/ receivable in cash.

Note 38: Share Based Payments

(a) Employee Option Plan

The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However, the parent company,
Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A. ("the grantor") maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-
based awards to its executive directors and certain categories of officers and employees. The Parent''s Incentive Plan
provides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units. Exercise prices in
the case of non-qualified and incentive stock options are not less than the fair value of the underlying common stock
on the date of grant.

A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock at a
fixed price for a specific period of time. Stock options generally have a term of six years from the date of grant and
vest over a period of three years.

A restricted stock unit provides an employee with a share of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock upon vesting.
Restricted stock units vest generally over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue with each restricted stock unit
award granted subsequent to the grant date.

Fair Value of options granted

The fair value at the grant date of options granted during the year ended March 31, 2025 was H 1,896 per option
(March 31, 2024 : H 1,225 per option). The fair value at grant date is determined using the Black-Scholes Model which
takes into account the exercise price, expected volatility, option''s life, the share price at grant date, expected price
volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option.

Fair Value of options granted (contd.)

The risk free interest rates are determined based on the zero-coupon sovereign bond yields with maturity equal to the
expected term of the option. The expected volatility was determined based on the volatility of the equity share for the
period of one year prior to issue of the option. Volatility calculation is based on historical stock prices using standard
deviation of daily change in stock price. The historical period is taken into account to match the expected life of the
option. Dividend yield has been calculated taking into account expected rate of dividend on equity share price as on
grant date.

Note 39: Fair Value Measurements

The Company uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instrument:
Level 1 : Quoted prices for identical instruments in active market.

Level 2 : Directly or indirectly observable market inputs, other than Level 1 inputs; and
Level 3 : Inputs which are not based on observable market data.

(ii) Assets and Liabilities that are disclosed at Amortised Cost for which Fair values are disclosed are classified as Level 3

Current financial asset and current financial liabilities have fair values that approximate to their carrying amounts due
to their short-term nature. Non current financial assets and non current financial liabilities have fair values that
approximate to their carrying amounts as it is based on the net present value of the anticipated future cash flows.

Note 40: Financial Risk Management

Inherent to the nature of the Company''s business are a variety of financial risks, namely liquidity risk, market risk and credit
risk. Developing policies and processes to assess, monitor, manage and address these risks is the responsibility of the
Company''s Management. The Risk Management Committee oversees this risk management framework in the Company
and intervenes as necessary to ensure there exists an appropriate level of safeguards against the key risks. Updates on
compliance, exceptions and mitigating action are placed before the Audit Committee periodically. Risk management

policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes like major changes in ERP systems or go to market model,
changes in organization structure, events denoting material change in the risk environment, etc.

The Company''s Management works closely with its Treasury department and Internal Audit department to ensure there are
appropriate policies and procedures governing the operations of the Company with a view to providing assurance that
there is visibility into financial risks and that the business is being run in conformity with the stated risk objectives. Periodic
reviews with concerned stakeholders provides an insight into risks to the business associated with currency movements,
credit risks, commodity price fluctuations, etc. and necessary deliberations are undertaken to ensure there is an appropriate
response to the developments.

A MANAGEMENT OF LIQUIDITY RISK

The Company follows a conservative policy of ensuring sufficient liquidity at all times through a strategy of profitable
growth, efficient working capital management as well as prudent capital expenditure and dividend policies. The
Company has a overdraft facility with banks to support any temporary funding requirements. The Company is cognizant
of reputational risks that are associated with the liquidity risk and the risk is factored into the overall business strategy.

The Company''s treasury department regularly monitors the rolling forecasts to ensure it has sufficient cash on an on¬
going basis to meet operational needs. Any short term surplus cash generated by the operating entities, over and above
the amount required for working capital management and other operational requirements, is retained as cash and cash
equivalents (to the extent required) and any excess is invested in interest bearing term deposits and debt investments
with appropriate maturities to optimise the cash returns on investments while ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet its
liabilities.

C MANAGEMENT OF CREDIT RISK

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or other counter-party fails to meet its contractual
obligations.

Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are subject to credit limits, controls and approval processes. A majority of customers pay prior to
shipment, thereby reducing exposure to trade receivables significantly. Due to a large customer base, the Company is
not exposed to material concentration of credit risk. Basis the historical experience supported by the level of default,
the credit risk in case of trade receivable is low and so trade receivables are considered to be a single class of financial
assets. (Refer Accounting Policy 1 B (i) on trade receivables.)

The gross carrying amount of trade receivables is H 23,474 Lakhs as at March 31, 2025 and H 17,335 Lakhs as at
March 31, 2024.

Other Financial Assets

The Company maintains exposure in cash and cash equivalents, term deposits with banks and investments in debt
instruments. The Company concentrates its major investment activities with a limited number of counter-parties which
have secure credit ratings, to reduce this risk. Individual risk limits are set for each counter-party based on financial
position, credit rating and past experience. Credit limits and concentration of exposures are actively monitored by the
Company''s Treasury department.

Note 41: Capital Management

The Company''s objective in managing its capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to optimise
returns to our shareholders. The Company considers the following components of its Balance Sheet to be managed capital:

1) Share Capital, 2) Securities Premium and 3) Other Reserves comprising of General Reserve and Retained Earnings.

The Company''s capital structure is based on the Managements assessment of the balances of key elements to ensure
strategic decisions and day to day activities. The capital structure of the Company is managed with a view of the overall
macro economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.

The Company’s policy is to maintain a strong capital structure with a focus to mitigate all existing and potential risks to the
Company, maintain shareholder, vendor and market confidence and sustain continuous growth and development of the
Company.

The Company''s focus is on keeping a strong total equity base to ensure independence, security, as well as high financial
flexibility without impacting the risk profile of the Company.

In order, to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company will take appropriate steps as may be necessary. The
Company does not have any debt or financial covenants.

Note 45: Other Statutory Information

(i) No proceedings have been initiated or are pending against the Company for holding any Benami property under the
Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 and rules made thereunder.

(ii) The company does not have any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been
surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as,
search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act,1961).

(iii) The Company has not been declared as wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or any other lender.

(iv) The Company has not traded, nor invested in any Crypto currency or virtual currency during the period ended March
31, 2025.

(v) During the period, the Company has not advanced or given any loan or invested funds to any other persons or entities,
including foreign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that Intermediary shall:

(a) Directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf
of the Company (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or

(b) Provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.

(vi) During the period, the Company has not received any fund from any persons or entities, including foreign entities
(Funding Party) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that Company shall:

(a) Directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf
of the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or

(b) Provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.

(vii) The Company has maintained daily back of up of books of accounts on servers physically located in India.

(viii) The Company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of account which has a feature of recording
audit trail (edit log) facility and the same has operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in
the software. Further no instance of audit trail feature being tampered with was noted in respect of the software.
Further, the Company has preserved audit trail for prior years to the extent it was enabled.

Note 46: Subsequent to year end, the Company has declared a Second Interim dividend of H 27/- per share aggregating
to H 73,436 Lakhs on May 21, 2025 for FY 2024-25 which will be paid on and from June 16, 2025.

Note 47: Exceptional Item in the previous year ended March 31, 2024 includes severance and related expenses of
H 1,950 Lakhs with respect to certain organisation structure changes.

Signature to Notes 1 to 47 are an integral part of these financial statements

As per our report of even date. For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited

For S R B C & CO LLP M. S. Jacob Prabha Narasimhan

Chartered Accountants Whole-time Director & Managing Director &

Firm Registration No. 324982E/E300003 Chief Financial Officer Chief Executive Officer

(DIN : 07645510) (DIN : 08822860)

per Pritesh Maheshwari Surender Sharma

Partner Whole-time Director - Legal

Membership Number - 118746 & Company Secretary

(F-8913)

(DIN : 02731373)

Place : Mumbai Place : Mumbai

Date : May 21, 2025 Date : May 21, 2025

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(i) Land - Leasehold includes lease rights in respect of the land in the possession of the Company under Lease with Industrial Area Development Agency at Baddi, Goa Industrial Development Corporation at Goa and Sri city (P) Limited at Sricity, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) atSanand.

(ii) Buildings include : (a) Factory Building at Sewri and leasehold rights in the land on which the building stands. While the ownership of the Factory Building is in the name of the Company, the Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) has not yet effected formal transfer of lease rights in the said land, in favour of the Company. The value of leasehold rights in the said land is H Nil. As regards the plot of land adjoining the factory building, MPT has revoked its offer of assignment. The Company has made a representation to MPT in this respect and the matter is pending. The Company has taken legal opinion and is taking necessary legal steps for surrender of the land and contesting the demand. Further refer Note 33, (b) Research Centre at Powai, Mumbai, (c) Factory Building at Baddi, (d) Factory Buildings at Goa, (e) Factory Buildings at Sanand and (f) Factory Building at Sricity.

(iii) Refer to Note 34 for disclosures of capital commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.

(iv) Buildings include investment property with net carrying value of H 176.41 Lakhs (March 31, 2023 : H 188.98 Lakhs) and fair value of H 3,434 Lakhs (March 31, 2023 : H 3,260 Lakhs). Fair value is determined based on an annual evaluation performed by an accredited external independent valuer using the sales comparison method of valuation under market approach in which due weightages have been given to factors such as right to sell/transfer the property, demand and prospective buyers for such type of commercial offices etc. The significant unobservable inputs considered includes total of Weighted reconciliation is H 21,800/- per square feet. The rental income and depreciation expense for the year ended March 31, 2024 are H 258.69 Lakhs (March 31, 2023 : H 248.06 Lakhs) and H 12.57 lakhs (March 31, 2023 : H 12.57 Lakhs) respectively. (Refer Note 16).

Capital Work-in-Progress includes H 34.85 Lakhs (March 31, 2023 - H 74.08 Lakhs) being salary of H 22.46 Lakhs (March 31,2023 - H 70.62 Lakhs) and other expenses of H 12.39 Lakhs (March 31, 2023 - H 3.46 Lakhs) incurred towards capital projects. Salary and other expenses disclosed in Note 28 and Note 30 respectively are net of amounts included in CWIP.

Note 3 (C): Other Intangible Assets

The Gross carrying value of intangible assets of H Nil have been fully depreciated and the carrying value as at March 31, 2024 is Nil. (March 31, 2023 - Nil). Intangible assets comprise Goodwill, Trademarks, Copyright and Technical Know-how.

(B)Rights, Preferences and Restrictions attached to Equity Shares:

The Company has one class of Equity Shares having par value of H 1 per share. Each Shareholder is eligible for one vote per share held. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend. In the event of liquidation, the Equity Shareholders are eligible to receive the remaining assets of the Company after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding.

(Under the erstwhile Companies Act 1956, general reserve was created through an annual transfer of net income at a specified percentage in accordance with applicable regulations. Consequent to introduction of Companies Act 2013, the requirement to mandatorily transfer a specified percentage of the net profit to general reserve has been withdrawn. However, the amount previously transferred to the general reserve can be utilised only in accordance with the specific requirements of Companies Act, 2013)

Note 16: Lease liabilities

As a Lessee

The Company has lease contracts for various items of plant and equipments, vehicles, offices and residential buildings. Leases of plant and equipments has lease term of 10 years, while other leases have lease terms ranging from 2 years to 9 years. The Company''s obligations under its leases are secured by the lessor''s title to the leased assets. The Company has lease contracts that includes extension option, however the lease term in respect of such extension option is not defined in the contract.

The Company also has certain leases with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases of low value. The Company applies the ''short-term lease'' and ''lease of low-value assets'' recognition exemptions for these leases.

The carrying amounts of right-of-use assets recognised and the movements during the year are given in Note 3(D)(I).

The effective interest rate for lease liabilities is 7.33% p.a. to 7.64% p.a., with maturity between 2024-2030.

The Company had total cash outflows for leases of H 1,899.49 lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2024 and H 1,906.83 lakhs for the year ended March 2023.

The maturity analysis of lease liabilities are disclosed in Note 40.

As a Lessor

The Company has given office premise space under non-cancellable operating lease for a period of 1 year ended 31st May, 2024. The rental income from the asset given on lease of H 258.69 Lakhs (March 31, 2023 : H 248.06 Lakhs) has been disclosed as "Lease Rentals" under Other Income in Note 26 to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Description of significant operating lease arrangements in respect of premises:

- The Company has taken refundable interest free security deposit under the lease agreements.

- Agreement contain provision for renewal at the option of either party.

- Agreement provide for restriction on sub lease.

Note - Sales as per contracted price before discounts H 649,375.99 Lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2024 (March 31, 2023 H 597,959.77 Lakhs)

Performance obligation

The Company’s revenue contracts represent a single performance obligation to sell its products to trade customers. Sales are recorded at contracted price at the time control of the products is transferred to trade customers, in an amount that reflects

the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products. Control is the ability of trade customers to direct the use of and obtain the benefit from our products. In evaluating the timing of the transfer of control of products to trade customers, the Company considers transfer of significant risks and rewards of products and the probability of flowing of future economic benefit to the entity as per the terms of the Contract which usually co-incide with the delivery of the goods. The performance obligation for service Income is satisfied as and when the service is performed.

The payment terms include advance payment and credit given to certain customers.

The nature of goods includes personal care (including oral care) and Research and Development service income.

Variable consideration

Variable consideration includes sales returns, trade discounts, volume based incentives, and cost of promotional programs, indirect taxes as may be applicable.

II Defined Benefit Plans

Contribution to Gratuity Fund (Funded Scheme), Provident Fund (Funded Scheme) and accrued liability towards Pension Scheme (Non-Funded Scheme). In accordance with Ind AS 19, Actuarial valuation was performed in respect of the aforesaid defined benefit plans.

B) Balance Sheet Amounts

i) Balance sheet amounts- Gratuity

The Company provides for gratuity for employees as per the Company policy. Employees who are in continuous service for a period of 5 years are eligible for gratuity. The amount of Gratuity is payable on retirement/ termination of the employee''s based on last drawn basic salary per month multiplied for the number of years

ii) Balance sheet amounts- Provident Fund

The Company has established ‘Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited Provident Fund’ in respect of certain employees to which both the employee and the employer make contribution. Such contribution to the provident fund for all employees, are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. In case of any liability arising due to shortfall between the return from its investments and the guaranteed specified interest rate, the same is provided for by the Company. The actuary has provided an actuarial valuation and the interest shortfall liability if any has been provided in the books of accounts after considering the assets available with the Company''s Provident Fund Trust. The guaranteed rate of return (p.a) is 8.25% ( March 31,2023 - 8.15%).

D) Projected Plan Cash flow:

The expected contribution payable to the Gratuity plan for the next year is H 400 Lakhs. The expected contribution payable to the Provident Fund plan for the next year is H 1,391.78 lakhs.

The weighted average duration to the payment of these cash flows for Gratuity is 10.88 years (March 31, 2023 : 10.61 years). The weighted average duration to the payment is for Provident Fund plan is 12.42 years (March 31, 2023 : 12.36 years)

Note 32: Contingent Liabilities (To the extent not provided for)
	As at March 31, 2024 (J in lakhs)	As at March 31, 2023 (J in lakhs)
Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts:
- Excise and Related Matters	2,372.33	5,358.74
- GST Matters	149.13	687.22
- Custom Matters	221.70	221.70
- Service Tax Matters	1,399.13	1,399.14
- Sales Tax Matters	830.82	1,217.20
- Income Tax Matters	1,26,435.00	92,207.57
- Commercial Matters	15.00	15.00
Future cash flow in respect of the above, if any, is determinable only on receipt of judgements/decisions pending with the relevant authorities.

For certain years for which the Company has received favourable orders from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) quashing outstanding demand of H 53,943.87 lakhs, the Income Tax Department has preferred further appeals with the High Court which are yet to be admitted in the High Court.

Note 33: Demand notices in relation to leased property

During the year, the Company has further received demand notices of H 1,385.90 Lakhs (H 9,775.91 Lakhs for March 31, 2023) from lessor in respect of leased property at Sewri resulting into total outstanding demand of H 13,030.48 Lakhs as at March 31, 2024 (H 11,644.58 Lakhs as at March 31, 2023), for increase in the rentals with retrospective effect from October 01, 2012. The Company is seeking explanation from authorities in relation to such demands and basis legal opinion obtained by the Company, the Company believes that such demand is exorbitant and not tenable before the Court of Law.

Note 35: Segment Information

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") of the Company. The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The Company operates only in one Business Segment i.e. ‘Personal Care (including Oral Care)'' which primarily includes products such as Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations and the activities incidental thereto within India, hence does not have any reportable Segments as per Ind AS 108 "Operating Segments". The performance of the Company is mainly driven by sales made locally and hence, no separate geographical segment is identified.

Terms and conditions:

Transactions relating to dividends and bonus shares were on the same terms and conditions that apply to other Shareholders.

Goods and Services procured or provided from/ to related parties are generally priced at arm’s length. Other reimbursement of expenses to/ from related parties is on Cost basis.

All other transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates.

All outstanding balances are unsecured and are repayable/ receivable in cash.

Note 38: Share Based Payments

(a) Employee option plan

The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However, the parent company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A. ("the grantor") maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards to its executive directors and certain categories of officers and employees. The Parent''s Incentive Plan provides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units. Exercise prices in the case of non-qualified and incentive stock options are not less than the fair value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.

A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock at a fixed price for a specific period of time. Stock options generally have a term of six years from the date of grant and vest over a period of three years.

A restricted stock unit provides an employee with a share of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock upon vesting. Restricted stock units vest generally over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue with each restricted stock unit award granted subsequent to the grant date.

Fair Value of options granted

The fair value at the grant date of options granted during the year ended March 31, 2024 was H 1,224.59 per option (March 31, 2023 : H 1,115.19 per option). The fair value at grant date is determined using the Black-Scholes Model which takes into account the exercise price, expected volatility, option''s life, the share price at grant date, expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option.

The risk free interest rates are determined based on the zero-coupon sovereign bond yields with maturity equal to the expected term of the option. The expected volatility was determined based on the volatility of the equity share for the period of one year prior to issue of the option. Volatility calculation is based on historical stock prices using standard deviation of daily change in stock price. The historical period is taken into account to match the expected life of the option. Dividend yield has been calculated taking into account expected rate of dividend on equity share price as on grant date.

Note 39: Fair value measurements

The Company uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instrument: Level 1 : Quoted prices for identical instruments in active market.

Level 2 : Directly or indirectly observable market inputs, other than Level 1 inputs; and Level 3 : Inputs which are not based on observable market data.

(ii) Assets and Liabilities that are disclosed at Amortised Cost for which Fair values are disclosed are classified as Level 3.

Current financial asset and current financial liabilities have fair values that approximate to their carrying amounts due to their short-term nature. Non current financial assets and non current financial liabilities have fair values that approximate to their carrying amounts as it is based on the net present value of the anticipated future cash flows.

Note 40: Financial Risk Management

Inherent to the nature of the Company''s business are a variety of financial risks, namely liquidity risk, market risk and credit risk. Developing policies and processes to assess, monitor, manage and address these risks is the responsibility of the Company''s Management. The Risk Management Committee oversees this risk management framework in the Company and intervenes as necessary to ensure there exists an appropriate level of safeguards against the key risks. Updates on compliance, exceptions and mitigating action are placed before the Audit Committee periodically. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes like major changes in ERP systems or go to market model, changes in organization structure, events denoting material change in the risk environment, etc.

The Company''s Management works closely with its Treasury department and Internal Audit department to ensure there are appropriate policies and procedures governing the operations of the Company with a view to providing assurance that there is visibility into financial risks and that the business is being run in conformity with the stated risk objectives. Periodic reviews with concerned stakeholders provides an insight into risks to the business associated with currency movements, credit risks, commodity price fluctuations, etc. and necessary deliberations are undertaken to ensure there is an appropriate response to the developments.

A MANAGEMENT OF LIQUIDITY RISK

The Company follows a conservative policy of ensuring sufficient liquidity at all times through a strategy of profitable growth, efficient working capital management as well as prudent capital expenditure and dividend policies. The Company has a overdraft facility with banks to support any temporary funding requirements. The Company is cognizant of reputational risks that are associated with the liquidity risk and the risk is factored into the overall business strategy.

The Company’s treasury department regularly monitors the rolling forecasts to ensure it has sufficient cash on an ongoing basis to meet operational needs. Any short term surplus cash generated by the operating entities, over and above the amount required for working capital management and other operational requirements, is retained as cash and cash equivalents (to the extent required) and any excess is invested in interest bearing term deposits and debt investments with appropriate maturities to optimise the cash returns on investments while ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities.

The following table shows the maturity analysis of the Company''s financial liabilities based on contractually agreed undiscounted cash flows as at the Balance Sheet date.

B MANAGEMENT OF MARKET RISK

The Company’s size and operations result in it being exposed to the following market risks that arise from its use of financial instruments:

• currency risk;

• commodity price risk;

The above risks may affect the Company’s income and expenses, or the value of its financial instruments. The objective of the Company’s Management of market risk is to maintain this risk within acceptable parameters, while optimising returns. The Company’s exposure to, and management of these risks are explained below.

C MANAGEMENT OF CREDIT RISK

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or other counter-party fails to meet its contractual obligations.

Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are subject to credit limits, controls and approval processes. A majority of customers pay prior to shipment, thereby reducing exposure to trade receivables significantly. Due to a large customer base, the Company is not exposed to material concentration of credit risk. Basis the historical experience supported by the level of default, the credit risk in case of trade receivable is low and so trade receivables are considered to be a single class of financial assets. (Refer Accounting Policy 1 B (i) on trade receivables.)

The gross carrying amount of trade receivables is H 17,335.20 Lakhs as at March 31, 2024 and H 16,328.63 Lakhs as at March 31, 2023.

Other financial assets

The Company maintains exposure in cash and cash equivalents, term deposits with banks and investments in debt instruments. The Company concentrates its major investment activities with a limited number of counter-parties which have secure credit ratings, to reduce this risk. Individual risk limits are set for each counter-party based on financial position, credit rating and past experience. Credit limits and concentration of exposures are actively monitored by the Company''s Treasury department.

Note 41: Capital Management

The Company''s objective in managing its capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to optimise returns to our Shareholders. The Company considers the following components of its Balance Sheet to be managed capital:

1) Share Capital, 2) Securities Premium and 3) Other Reserves comprising of General Reserve and Retained Earnings.

The Company''s capital structure is based on the Managements assessment of the balances of key elements to ensure strategic decisions and day to day activities. The capital structure of the Company is managed with a view of the overall macro economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.

The Company’s policy is to maintain a strong capital structure with a focus to mitigate all existing and potential risks to the Company, maintain Shareholder, vendor and market confidence and sustain continuous growth and development of the Company.

The Company''s focus is on keeping a strong total equity base to ensure independence, security, as well as high financial flexibility without impacting the risk profile of the Company.

In order, to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company will take appropriate steps as may be necessary. The Company does not have any debt or financial covenants.

Note : Amount less than J 1,000 appearing in above table are disclosed at 0.00 due to presentation in lakhs.

Note 45: The Company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of account which has a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility and the same has operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in the software. With respect to changes made by certain privileged access rights to the SAP application and/or the underlying database audit trail feature is not enabled. The Company does have a privileged access monitoring tool that monitors these access rights and the Company is in the process of further strengthening this feature with adequate logs to be maintained. Further no instance of audit trail feature being tampered with was noted in respect of the software. The Company is also in the process of maintaining daily back up of audit trail (edit logs) on servers physically located in India.

Note 46: Other Statutory information

(i) The company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the company for holding any Benami property.

(ii) The company does not have any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961).

(iii) The Company has not been declared as wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or any other lender.

(iv) The Company has not traded, nor invested in any Crypto currency or virtual currency during the period ended March 31, 2024.

(v) During the period, the Company has not advanced or given any loan or invested funds to any other persons or entities, including foreign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that Intermediary shall:

(a) Directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsover by or on behalf of the company (Ultimate Beneficiaries ) or

(b) Provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf the Ultimate Beneficiaries.

(vi) During the period, the Company has not received any fund from any persons or entities, including foreign entities(Funding Party) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that Company shall:

(a) Directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsover by or on behalf of the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or

(b) Provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.

Note 47: Subsequent to year end, the Company has declared a Second Interim dividend of H 26/- per share and one time special interim dividend of H 10/- per share aggregating to H 97,915 Lakhs on May 14, 2024 for FY 2023-24 which will be paid on and from June 7, 2024.

Note 48: Exceptional Item includes severance and related expenses of H 1,950.20 Lakhs (Previous Year : 1,120.87 Lakhs) for the year ended 31^st March 2024 with respect to certain organisation structure changes.

Note 49: Previous year''s figures have been regrouped / reclassified as considered necessary, to conform with the current year presentation, where applicable.

Signature to Notes 1 to 49 are an integral part of these financial statements

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(i) Land - Leasehold includes lease rights in respect of the land in the possession of the Company under Lease with Industrial Area Development Agency at Baddi, Goa Industrial Development Corporation at Goa and Sri city (P) Limited at Sricity, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) at Sanand.

(ii) Buildings include : (a) Factory Building at Sewri and leasehold rights in the land on which the building stands. While the ownership of the Factory Building is in the name of the Company, the Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) has not yet effected formal transfer of lease rights in the said land, in favour of the Company. The value of leasehold rights in the said land is H Nil. As regards the plot of land adjoining the factory building, MPT has revoked its offer of assignment. The Company has made a representation to MPT in this respect and the matter is pending. Further refer Note 33, (b) Research Centre at Powai, Mumbai, (c) Factory Building at Baddi, (d) Factory Buildings at Goa, (e) Factory Buildings at Sanand and (f) Factory Building at Sricity.

(iii) Refer to Note 34 for disclosures of contractual commitments for the acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment.

(iv) Buildings include investment property with net carrying value of H 188.98 Lakhs (March 31, 2022 : H 201.55 Lakhs) and fair value of H 3,260 Lakhs (March 31, 2022 : H 3,213 Lakhs). Fair value is determined based on an annual evaluation performed by an accredited external independent valuer using the sales comparison method of valuation under market approach in which due weightages have been given to factors such as right to sell/transfer the property, demand and prospective buyers for such type of commercial offices etc. The significant unobservable inputs considered includes total of Weighted reconciliation is H 20,700/- per square feet. The rental income and depreciation expense for the year ended March 31, 2023 are H 248.06 Lakhs (March 31, 2022 : H 248.06 Lakhs) and H 12.57 lakhs (March 31, 2022 : H 12.56 Lakhs) respectively (Refer Note 16).

(B) Rights, Preferences and Restrictions attached to Equity Shares:

The Company has one class of Equity Shares having par value of H 1 per share. Each Shareholder is eligible for one vote per share held. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend. In the event of liquidation, the Equity Shareholders are eligible to receive the remaining assets of the Company after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding.

(Under the erstwhile Companies Act 1956, general reserve was created through an annual transfer of net income at a specified percentage in accordance with applicable regulations. Consequent to introduction of Companies Act 2013, the requirement to mandatorily transfer a specified percentage of the net profit to general reserve has been withdrawn. However, the amount previously transferred to the general reserve can be utilised only in accordance with the specific requirements of Companies Act, 2013)

As a Lessee

The Company has lease contracts for various items of plant and equipments, vehicles, offices and residential buildings. Leases of plant and equipments has lease term of 10 years, while other leases have lease terms ranging from 2 years to 9 years.The Company''s obligations under its leases are secured by the lessor’s title to the leased assets. The Company has lease contracts that includes extension option, however the lease term in respect of such extension option is not defined in the contract.

The Company also has certain leases with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases of low value. The Company applies the ‘short-term lease’ and ‘lease of low-value assets’ recognition exemptions for these leases.

The carrying amounts of right-of-use assets recognised and the movements during the year are given in Note 3(D)(1).

The effective interest rate for lease liabilities is 7.17% p.a. to 8.10% p.a., with maturity between 2023-2029.

The Company had total cash outflows for leases of H 1,906.84 lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2023 and H 2,246.67 lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2022.

The maturity analysis of lease liabilities are disclosed in Note 40.

As a Lessor

The Company has given office premise space under non-cancellable operating lease for a period of 1 year. The rental income from the asset given on lease of H 248.06 Lakhs (March 31, 2022 : H 248.06 Lakhs) has been disclosed as "Lease Rentals" under Other Income in Note 26 to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Description of significant operating lease arrangements in respect of premises:

- The Company has taken refundable interest free security deposit under the lease agreements.

- Agreement contain provision for renewal at the option of either party.

- Agreement provide for restriction on sub lease.

Performance obligation

The Company’s revenue contracts represent a single performance obligation to sell its products to trade customers. Sales are recorded at contracted price at the time control of the products is transferred to trade customers, in an amount that

reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products. Control is the ability of trade customers to direct the use of and obtain the benefit from our products. In evaluating the timing of the transfer of control of products to trade customers, the Company considers transfer of significant risks and rewards of products and the probability of flowing of future economic benefit to the entity as per the terms of the Contract which usually coincide with the delivery of the goods. The performance obligation for service income is satisfied as and when the service is performed.

The payment terms include advance payment and credit given to certain customers.

The nature of goods includes personal care (including oral care) and Research and Development service income.

Variable consideration

Variable consideration includes sales returns, trade discounts, volume based incentives, and cost of promotional programs, indirect taxes as may be applicable.

B) Balance Sheet Amounts

i) Balance sheet amounts- Gratuity

The Company provides for gratuity for employees as per the Company policy. Employees who are in continuous service for a period of 5 years are eligible for gratuity. The amount of Gratuity is payable on retirement/ termination of the employee''s based on last drawn basic salary per month multiplied for the number of years

Note 32: Contingent Liabilities (Contd..)

Subsequent to Balance sheet date, the Company has received favorable orders from Income Tax Apellate Tribunal (ITAT) pertaining to financial years 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2015-16 quashing outstanding demand of H 49,000.47 lakhs on the grounds of limitation of time. Accordingly, the Company has not considered the same as contingent liability as at March 31, 2023.

Note 33: Demand notices in relation to leased property

During the year, the Company has further received demand notices from lessor in respect of leased property at Sewri totalling to H 11,643.58 Lakhs as at March 31, 2023, for increase in the rentals with retrospective effect from October 01, 2012. The Company is seeking explanation from authorities in relation to such demands and basis legal opinion obtained by the Company, the Company believes that such demand is exhorbitant and not tenable before the Court of Law.

Note 35: Segment Information

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") of the Company. The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The Company operates only in one Business Segment i.e. ‘Personal Care (including Oral Care)'' which primarily includes products such as Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations and the activities incidental thereto within India, hence does not have any reportable Segments as per Ind AS 108 "Operating Segments". The performance of the Company is mainly driven by sales made locally and hence, no separate geographical segment is identified.

Terms and conditions:

Transactions relating to dividends and bonus shares were on the same terms and conditions that apply to other shareholders.

Goods and Services procured or provided from/ to related parties are generally priced at arm’s length. Other reimbursement of expenses to/ from related parties is on Cost basis.

All other transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates.

All outstanding balances are unsecured and are repayable/ receivable in cash.

Note 38: Share Based Payments

(a) Employee option plan

The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However, the parent company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A. ("the grantor") maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards to its executive directors and certain categories of officers and employees. The Parent''s Incentive Plan provides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units. Exercise prices in the case of non-qualified and incentive stock options are not less than the fair value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.

A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock at a fixed price for a specific period of time. Stock options generally have a term of six years from the date of grant and vest over a period of three years.

A restricted stock unit provides an employee with a share of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock upon vesting. Restricted stock units vest generally over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue with each restricted stock unit award granted subsequent to the grant date.

Fair Value of options granted

The fair value at the grant date of options granted during the year ended March 31, 2023 was H 1,115.19 per option (March 31, 2022 : H 815.97 per option). The fair value at grant date is determined using the Black-Scholes Model which takes into account the exercise price, expected volatility, option''s life, the share price at grant date, expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option.

The risk free interest rates are determined based on the zero-coupon sovereign bond yields with maturity equal to the expected term of the option. The expected volatility was determined based on the volatility of the equity share for the period of one year prior to issue of the option. Volatility calculation is based on historical stock prices using standard

deviation of daily change in stock price. The historical period is taken into account to match the expected life of the option. Dividend yield has been calculated taking into account expected rate of dividend on equity share price as on grant date.

(ii) Assets and Liabilities that are disclosed at Amortised Cost for which Fair values are disclosed are classified as Level 3.

Current financial asset and current financial liabilities have fair values that approximate to their carrying amounts due to their short-term nature. Non current financial assets and non current financial liabilities have fair values that approximate to their carrying amounts as it is based on the net present value of the anticipated future cash flows.

Note 40: Financial Risk Management

Inherent to the nature of the Company''s business are a variety of financial risks, namely liquidity risk, market risk and credit risk. Developing policies and processes to assess, monitor, manage and address these risks is the responsibility of the Company''s Management. The Risk Management Committee oversees this risk management framework in the Company and intervenes as necessary to ensure there exists an appropriate level of safeguards against the key risks. Updates on compliance, exceptions and mitigating action are placed before the Audit Committee periodically. Risk management

policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes like major changes in ERP systems or go to market model, changes in organization structure, events denoting material change in the risk environment, etc.

The Company''s Management works closely with its Treasury department and Internal Audit department to ensure there are appropriate policies and procedures governing the operations of the Company with a view to providing assurance that there is visibility into financial risks and that the business is being run in conformity with the stated risk objectives. Periodic reviews with concerned stakeholders provides an insight into risks to the business associated with currency movements, credit risks, commodity price fluctuations, etc. and necessary deliberations are undertaken to ensure there is an appropriate response to the developments.

A MANAGEMENT OF LIQUIDITY RISK

The Company follows a conservative policy of ensuring sufficient liquidity at all times through a strategy of profitable growth, efficient working capital management as well as prudent capital expenditure and dividend policies. The Company has a overdraft facility with banks to support any temporary funding requirements. The Company is cognizant of reputational risks that are associated with the liquidity risk and the risk is factored into the overall business strategy.

The Company''s treasury department regularly monitors the rolling forecasts to ensure it has sufficient cash on an on-going basis to meet operational needs. Any short term surplus cash generated by the operating entities, over and above the amount required for working capital management and other operational requirements, is retained as cash and cash equivalents (to the extent required) and any excess is invested in interest bearing term deposits and debt investments with appropriate maturities to optimise the cash returns on investments while ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities.

C MANAGEMENT OF CREDIT RISK

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or other counter-party fails to meet its contractual obligations.

Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are subject to credit limits, controls and approval processes. A majority of customers pay prior to shipment, thereby reducing exposure to trade receivables significantly. Due to a large customer base, the Company is not exposed to material concentration of credit risk. Basis the historical experience supported by the level of default, the credit risk in case of trade receivable is low and so trade receivables are considered to be a single class of financial assets. (Refer Accounting Policy 1 B (i) on trade receivables.)

The gross carrying amount of trade receivables is H 16,328.63 Lakhs as at March 31, 2023 and H 23,150.49 Lakhs as at March 31, 2022.

Other financial assets

The Company maintains exposure in cash and cash equivalents, term deposits with banks and investments in debt instruments. The Company concentrates its major investment activities with a limited number of counter-parties which have secure credit ratings, to reduce this risk. Individual risk limits are set for each counter-party based on financial position, credit rating and past experience. Credit limits and concentration of exposures are actively monitored by the Company''s Treasury department.

Note 41: Capital Management

The Company''s objective in managing its capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to optimise returns to our shareholders. The Company considers the following components of its Balance Sheet to be managed capital:

1) Share Capital, 2) Securities Premium and 3) Other Reserves comprising of General Reserve and Retained Earnings.

The Company''s capital structure is based on the Managements assessment of the balances of key elements to ensure strategic decisions and day to day activities. The capital structure of the Company is managed with a view of the overall macro economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.

The Company’s policy is to maintain a strong capital structure with a focus to mitigate all existing and potential risks to the Company, maintain shareholder, vendor and market confidence and sustain continuous growth and development of the Company.

The Company''s focus is on keeping a strong total equity base to ensure independence, security, as well as high financial flexibility without impacting the risk profile of the Company.

In order, to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company will take appropriate steps as may be necessary. The Company does not have any debt or financial covenants.

Note 45: The Company has a configured process to take daily back-up of books of accounts maintained electronically on servers physically located in India, in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (as amended). During the year, the Company maintained the log of such backups which was retained for a cyclic period of 10 days at any point of time and management is further taking necessary steps to ensure maintaining evidence of such daily backup logs on daily basis.

Note 46: Other Statutory information

(i) The company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the company for holding any Benami property.

(ii) The company does not have any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrendered or disclosed as income during theyear in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961).

Note 47: Subsequent to year end, the Company has declared a Second Interim Dividend of H 21/- per share aggregating to H 57,117 Lakhs on May 12, 2023 which will be paid on and from June 08, 2023.

Note 48: Exceptional Item includes severance and related expenses of H 1,120.87 Lakhs (Previous Year : Nil) for the year ended 31^st March 2023 with respect to certain organisation structure changes.

Note 49: Previous year''s figures have been regrouped / reclassified as considered necessary, to conform with the current year presentation, where applicable.

Signature to Notes 1 to 49 are an integral part of these financial statements

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(i) Land - Leasehold includes lease rights in respect of the land in the possession of the Company under Lease with Industrial Area Development Agency at Baddi, Goa Industrial Development Corporation at Goa and Sri city (P) Limited at Sricity, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) at Sanand.

(ii) Buildings include: (a) Factory Building at Sewri and leasehold rights in the land on which the building stands. While the ownership of the Factory Building is in the name of the Company, the Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) has not yet effected formal transfer of lease rights in the said land, in favour of the Company. The value of leasehold rights in the said land is ? Nil. As regards the plot of land adjoining the factory building, MPT has revoked its offer of assignment. The Company has made a representation to MPT in this respect and the matter is pending. Further refer Note 34. The stamp duty and legal costs for such transfer will be capitalised when paid, (b) Research Centre at Powai, Mumbai, (c) Factory Building at Baddi, (d) Factory Buildings at Goa, (e) Factory Buildings at Sanand and (f) Factory Building at Sricity.

(iii) Refer to Note 35 for disclosures of contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.

(iv) Buildings include investment property with net carrying value of ? 201.55 Lakhs (March 31,2021:? 214.11 Lakhs) and fair value of? 3,213 Lakhs (March 31,2021 : ? 3,166 Lakhs). Fair value is determined based on an annual evaluation performed by an accredited external independent valuer using the sales comparison method of valuation under market approach in which due weightages have been given to factors such as right to sell/transfer the property, demand and prospective buyers for such type of commercial offices etc. The significant unobservable inputs considered includes total of Weighted reconciliation is ? 20,400/- per square feet. The rental income and depreciation expense for the year ended March 31,2022 are ? 248.06 Lakhs (March 31,2021: ? 247.08 Lakhs) and ? 12.56 lakhs (March 31, 2021: ? 12.56 Lakhs) respectively. (Refer Note 17).

(B) Rights, Preferences and Restrictions attached to Equity Shares:

The Company has one class of Equity Shares having par value of Re. 1 per share. Each Shareholder is eligible for one vote per share held. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend. In the event of liquidation, the Equity Shareholders are eligible to receive the remaining assets of the Company after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding.

(Under the erstwhile Companies Act 1956, general reserve was created through an annual transfer of net income at a specified percentage in accordance with applicable regulations. Consequent to introduction of Companies Act 2013, the requirement to mandatorily transfer a specified percentage of the net profit to general reserve has been withdrawn. However, the amount previously transferred to the general reserve can be utilised only in accordance with the specific requirements of Companies Act, 2013)

As a Lessee

The Company has lease contracts for various items of plant and equipments, vehicles, offices and residential buildings. Leases of plant and equipments has lease terms of 10 years, while other leases have lease terms ranging from 2 years to 9 years. The Company’s obligations under its leases are secured by the lessor’s title to the leased assets. The Company has lease contracts that includes extension option, however the lease term in respect of such extension option is not defined in the contract.

The Company also has certain leases with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases of low value. The Company applies the ‘short-term lease’ and ‘lease of low-value assets’ recognition exemptions for these leases.

The carrying amounts of right-of-use assets recognised and the movements during the period are given in Note 3(D)(1).

The effective interest rate for lease liabilities is 6.29% to 8.26%, with maturity between 2022-2029.

The Company had total cash outflows for leases of '' 2,246.67 lakhs in March 31, 2022 and '' 2,501.97 lakhs in March 2021. The maturity analysis of lease liabilities are disclosed in Note 41.

As a Lessor

The Company has given office premise space under non-cancellable operating lease for a period of 1 year. The rental income from the asset given on lease of '' 248.06 lakhs (March 31, 2021 : '' 247.08 lakhs) has been disclosed as “Lease Rentals” under Other Income in Note 27 to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Description of significant operating lease arrangements in respect of premises:

- The Company has taken refundable interest free security deposit under the lease agreements.

- Agreement contain provision for renewal at the option of either party.

- Agreement provide for restriction on sub lease.

Performance obligation

The Company’s revenue contracts represent a single performance obligation to sell its products to trade customers. Sales are recorded at the time control of the products is transferred to trade customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products. Control is the ability of trade customers to direct the use of and obtain the benefit from our products. In evaluating the timing of the transfer of control of products to trade customers, the Company considers transfer of significant risks and rewards of products and the probability of flowing of future economic benefit to the entity as per the terms of the Contract which usually co-incide with the delivery of the goods. The performance obligation for service income is satisfied as and when the service is performed.

The payment terms include advance payment and credit given to certain customers.

The nature of goods includes personal care (including oral care) and Research and Development service income.

Variable consideration

Variable consideration includes sales returns, trade discounts, volume based incentives, and cost of promotional programs, indirect taxes as may be applicable.

ii) Balance sheet amounts- Provident Fund

The Company has established ‘Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited Provident Fund’ in respect of certain employees to which both the employee and the employer make contribution. Such contribution to the provident fund for all employees, are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. In case of any liability arising due to shortfall between the return from its investments and the guaranteed specified interest rate, the same is provided for by the Company. The actuary has provided an actuarial valuation and the interest shortfall liability, if any, has been provided in the books of accounts after considering the assets available with the Company’s Provident Fund Trust. The guaranteed rate of return (p.a) is 8.10% ( March 31, 2021 - 8.5%).

iii) Balance sheet amounts- Pension (Non-funded Scheme)

The Company operates a defined benefit pension plan. The pension benefits payable to the employees are based on the employee’s service and last drawn salary at the time of leaving. The employees do not contribute towards this plan and the full cost of providing these benefits are met by the Company.

D) Projected Plan Cash flow:

The expected contribution payable to the Gratuity plan for the next year is '' 400 Lakhs. The expected contribution payable to the Provident Fund plan for the next year is '' 1,215.31 Lakhs.

The weighted average duration to the payment of these cash flows for Gratuity is 11.21 years (March 31, 2021 : 11.61 years). The weighted average duration to the payment is for Provident Fund plan is 12.81 years (March 31, 2021 : 13.34 years)

*As per provision of Section 135(5) of Companies Act, 2013 Company is allowed to carry forward any amount spent in relation to CSR activities if it exceeds the minimum expenditure as required by Section 135(5) of the Companies Act, 2013.However, Company has decided not to carry forward excess spent amount in the FY 2021-22 to the next year.

iii) Details of Ongoing Project

There are no amount required to be spent for CSR activities as per requirement of section 135(6) of Companies Act, 2013 in relation to ongoing projects.

iv) There are no amount contributed to a trust, society, section 8 company controlled by the company in relation to CSR expenditures as per Indian Accounting Standard (24) Related Party disclosures.

v) The company does not carry any provisions for Corporate social responsibility expenses for current and previous year.

NOTE 36: SEGMENT INFORMATION

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) of the Company. The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Managing Director and Finance Director of the Company. The Company operates only in one Business Segment i.e. ‘Personal Care (including Oral Care)’ which primarily includes products such as Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations and the activities incidental thereto within India, hence does not have any reportable Segments as per Ind AS 108 “Operating Segments”. The performance of the Company is mainly driven by sales made locally and hence, no separate geographical segment is identified.

Terms and conditions:

Transactions relating to dividends and bonus shares were on the same terms and conditions that apply to other shareholders.

Goods and Services procured or provided from/ to related parties are generally priced at arm’s length. Other reimbursement of expenses to/ from related parties is on Cost basis.

All other transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates.

All outstanding balances are unsecured and are repayable/ receivable in cash.

NOTE 39 - SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (a) Employee option plan

The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However, the parent company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A. (“the grantor”) maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards to its executive directors and certain categories of officers and employees. The Parent’s Incentive Plan provides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units. Exercise prices in the case of non-qualified and incentive stock options are not less than the fair value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.

A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock at a fixed price for a specific period of time. Stock options generally have a term of six years from the date of grant and vest over a period of three years.

A restricted stock unit provides an employee with a share of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock upon vesting. Restricted stock units vest generally over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue with each restricted stock unit award granted subsequent to the grant date.

Fair Value of options granted

The fair value at the grant date of options granted during the year ended March 31, 2022 was '' 815.97 per option (March 31, 2021 : '' 848.55 per option). The fair value at grant date is determined using the Black-Scholes Model which takes into account the exercise price, expected volatility, option’s life, the share price at grant date, expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option.

The risk free interest rates are determined based on the zero-coupon sovereign bond yields with maturity equal to the expected term of the option. The expected volatility was determined based on the volatility of the equity share for the period of one year prior to issue of the option. Volatility calculation is based on historical stock prices using standard deviation of daily change in stock price. The historical period is taken into account to match the expected life of the option. Dividend yield has been calculated taking into account expected rate of dividend on equity share price as on grant date.

(ii) Assets and Liabilities that are disclosed at Amortised Cost for which Fair values are disclosed and are classified as Level 3.

Current financial asset and current financial liabilities have fair values that approximate to their carrying amounts due to their short-term nature. Non current financial assets and non current financial liabilities have fair values that approximate to their carrying amounts as it is based on the net present value of the anticipated future cash flows.

NOTE 41 - FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

Inherent to the nature of the Company’s business are a variety of financial risks, namely liquidity risk, market risk and credit risk. Developing policies and processes to assess, monitor, manage and address these risks is the responsibility of the Company’s Management. The Risk Management Committee oversees this risk management framework in the Company and intervenes as necessary to ensure there exists an appropriate level of safeguards against the key risks. Updates on compliance, exceptions and mitigating action are placed before the Audit Committee periodically. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes like major changes in ERP systems or go to market model, changes in organization structure, events denoting material change in the risk environment, etc.

The Company’s Management works closely with its Treasury department and Internal Audit department to ensure there are appropriate polices and procedures governing the operations of the Company with a view to providing assurance that there is visibility into financial risks and that the business is being run in conformity with the stated risk objectives. Periodic reviews with concerned stakeholders provides an insight into risks to the business associated with currency movements, credit risks, commodity price fluctuations, etc. and necessary deliberations are undertaken to ensure there is an appropriate response to the developments.

A MANAGEMENT OF LIQUIDITY RISK

The Company follows a conservative policy of ensuring sufficient liquidity at all times through a strategy of profitable growth, efficient working capital management as well as prudent capital expenditure and dividend policies. The Company has a overdraft facility with banks to support any temporary funding requirements. The Company is cognizant

of reputational risks that are associated with the liquidity risk and the risk is factored into the overall business strategy. The Company’s treasury department regularly monitors the rolling forecasts to ensure it has sufficient cash on an ongoing basis to meet operational needs. Any short term surplus cash generated by the operating entities, over and above the amount required for working capital management and other operational requirements, is retained as cash and cash equivalents (to the extent required) and any excess is invested in interest bearing term deposits and debt investments with appropriate maturities to optimise the cash returns on investments while ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities.

The following table shows the maturity analysis of the Company’s financial liabilities based on contractually agreed undiscounted cash flows as at the Balance Sheet date.

C MANAGEMENT OF CREDIT RISK

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or other counter-party fails to meet its contractual obligations.

Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are subject to credit limits, controls and approval processes. A majority of customers pay prior to shipment, thereby reducing exposure to trade receivables significantly. Due to a large customer base, the Company is not exposed to material concentration of credit risk. Basis the historical experience supported by the level of default, the credit risk in case of trade receivable is low and so trade receivables are considered to be a single class of financial assets. (Refer Accounting Policy 1 B (i) on trade receivables).

The gross carrying amount of trade receivables is '' 22,812.56 Lakhs as at March 31, 2022 and '' 11,708.44 Lakhs as at March 31, 2021.

Other financial assets

The Company maintains exposure in cash and cash equivalents, term deposits with banks and investments in debt instruments. The Company concentrates its major investment activities with a limited number of counter-parties which have secure credit ratings, to reduce this risk. Individual risk limits are set for each counter-party based on financial position, credit rating and past experience. Credit limits and concentration of exposures are actively monitored by the Company’s Treasury department.

NOTE 42 - CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

The Company’s objective in managing its capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to optimise returns to our shareholders. The Company considers the following components of its Balance Sheet to be managed capital: 1) Share Capital, 2) Share Premium and 3) Other Reserves comprising of General Reserve and Retained Earnings.

The Company’s capital structure is based on the Managements assessment of the balances of key elements to ensure strategic decisions and day to day activities. The capital structure of the Company is managed with a view of the overall macro economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.

The Company’s policy is to maintain a strong capital structure with a focus to mitigate all existing and potential risks to the Company, maintain shareholder, vendor and market confidence and sustain continuous growth and development of the Company.

The Company’s focus is on keeping a strong total equity base to ensure independence, security, as well as high financial flexibility without impacting the risk profile of the Company.

In order, to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company will take appropriate steps as may be necessary. The Company does not have any debt or financial covenants.

* Earnings available for Debt Service = Net profit after taxes Non cash operating expenses like depreciation and amortizations Interest loss on sale of fixed

assets

**Debt Service = Interest Principle payments

*** Working capital = Current assets - Current liabilities

**** Capital Employed = Total Shareholders equity (Other equity Equity Share capital) - Deferred Tax assets

Note 1 - Current ratio depicted higher than previous year, due to unpaid dividend of previous year, paid subsequent to year end.

Note 2 - Debt mainly pertains to lease liabilities which are on reducing balance. Equity is higher compared to previous year since the second interim dividend declared post year end for FY 2021-22.

Note 3 - Second Interim Dividend for FY 2021-22 declared post year end not accounted for the year resulting in higher Net worth and positive working capital compared to previous year. If impact of dividend is excluded, Net Working Capital employed has increased due to credit extended for receivables during year end.

Note 4 - Return on capital employed is similar to previous year excluding impact of dividend declared post year end FY 2021-22.

NOTE 46: OTHER STATUTORY INFORMATION

(i) The company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the company for holding any Benami property.

(ii) The company does not have any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act,1961).

NOTE 47 : Subsequent to year end, the Company has declared a Second Interim Dividend of '' 21/- per share aggregating to '' 57,117 Lakhs on April 28, 2022 which was paid on and from May 25, 2022. In accordance with the provisions of Ind AS 10, this dividend is not recognised as a liability for the respective year.

NOTE 48 : Previous year’s figures have been regrouped / reclassified, where necessary, to conform to the current year’s classification.

Signature to Notes 1 to 48 are an integral part of these financial statements

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(B) Rights, Preferences and Restrictions attached to Equity Shares:

The Company has one class of Equity Shares having par value of '' 1 per share. Each Shareholder is eligible for one vote per share held. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend. In the event of liquidation, the Equity Shareholders are eligible to receive the remaining assets of the Company after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding.

As a Lessee

The Company has lease contracts for various items of plant and equipments, vehicles, offices and residential buildings. Leases of plant and equipments has lease terms between 10 years, while other leases have lease terms between 2 and 9 years. The Company’s obligations under its leases are secured by the lessor’s title to the leased assets. The Company has lease contracts that includes extension option, however the lease term in respect of such extension option is not defined in the contract.

The Company also has certain leases with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases of low value. The Company applies the ‘short-term lease’ and ‘lease of low-value assets’ recognition exemptions for these leases.

The carrying amounts of right-of-use assets recognised and the movements during the period are given in Note 3(D)(1).

The effective interest rate for lease liabilities is 6.29% to 8.26%, with maturity between 2021-2029.

The Company had total cash outflows for leases of '' 25,01.97 lakhs in March 31, 2021 and 39,67.87 lakhs in March 31, 2020. The maturity analysis of lease liabilities are disclosed in Note 40.

As a Lessor

The Company has given office premise space under non-cancellable operating lease for a period of 1 year. The rental income from the asset given on lease of '' 2,47.08 lakhs (March 31, 2020 : '' 2,36.25 Lakhs) has been disclosed as “Lease Rentals” under Other Income in Note 27 to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Description of significant operating lease arrangements in respect of premises:

- The Company has taken refundable interest free security deposit under the lease agreements.

- Agreement contain provision for renewal at the option of either party.

- Agreement provide for restriction on sub lease.

Performance obligation

The Company’s revenue contracts represent a single performance obligation to sell its products to trade customers. Sales are recorded at the time control of the products is transferred to trade customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products. Control is the ability of trade customers to direct the use of and obtain the benefit from our products. In evaluating the timing of the transfer of control of products to trade customers, the Company considers transfer of significant risks and rewards of products and the probability of flowing of future economic benefit to the entity as per the terms of the Contract which usually co-incide with the delivery of the goods. The performance obligation for service income is satisfied as and when the service is performed.

The payment terms include advance payment and credit given to certain customers.

The nature of goods includes personal care (including oral care) and Research and Development service income.

The Company provides for gratuity for employees as per the Company policy. Employees who are in continuous service for a period of 5 years are eligible for gratuity. The amount of Gratuity is payable on retirement/termination of the employee’s based on last drawn basic salary per month multiplied for the number of years of service. The Company has established ‘Colgate-Palmolive India Gratuity Fund for Workmen’ and ‘Colgate-Palmolive India Gratuity Fund for Non-Workmen’ to which the Company makes contribution.

The Company has established ‘Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited Provident Fund’ in respect of certain employees to which both the employee and the employer make contribution. Such contribution to the provident fund for all employees, are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. In case of any liability arising due to shortfall between the return from its investments and the guaranteed specified interest rate, the same is provided for by the Company. The actuary has provided an actuarial valuation and the interest shortfall liability if any has been provided in the books of accounts after considering the assets available with the Company’s Provident Fund Trust. The guaranteed rate of return (p.a) is 8.5% (March 31, 2020 - 8%).

i Projected Plan Cash flow:

The expected contribution payable to the Gratuity plan for the year ended March 31, 2021 is '' 6,00 lakhs. The expected contribution payable to the Provident Fund plan for the year ended next year is '' 11,46.84 lakhs.

The weighted average duration to the payment of these cash flows for Gratuity is 11.61 years (March 31, 2020 : 11.86 years) and for Pension is NIL years (March 31, 2020 : 4.71 years). The weighted average duration to the payment is for Provident Fund plan is 13.34 years (March 31, 2020 : 14.24 years)

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) of the Company. The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Managing Director and Finance Director of the Company. The Company operates only in one Business Segment i.e. ‘Personal Care (including Oral Care)’ which primarily includes products such as Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations and the activities incidental thereto within India, hence does not have any reportable Segments as per Ind AS 108 “Operating Segments”. The performance of the Company is mainly driven by sales made locally and hence, no separate geographical segment is identified.

Terms and conditions:

Transactions relating to dividends and bonus shares were on the same terms and conditions that apply to other shareholders.

Goods and Services procured or provided from/ to related parties are generally priced at arm’s length. Other reimbursement of expenses to/ from related parties is on Cost basis.

All other transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates.

All outstanding balances are unsecured and are repayable/ receivable in cash.

Employee option plan

The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However, the parent company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A. (“the grantor”) maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards to its executive directors and certain categories of officers and employees. The Parent’s Incentive Plan provides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units. Exercise prices in the case of non-qualified and incentive stock options are not less than the fair value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.

A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock at a fixed price for a specific period of time. Stock options generally have a term of six years from the date of grant and vest over a period of three years.

A restricted stock unit provides an employee with a share of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock upon vesting. Restricted stock units vest generally over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue with each restricted stock unit award granted subsequent to the grant date.

The fair value at the grant date of options granted during the year ended March 31, 2021 was '' 848.55 per option (March 31, 2020 : '' 747.06 per option). The fair value at grant date is determined using the Black-Scholes Model which takes into account the exercise price, expected volatility, option’s life, the share price at grant date, expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option.

The risk free interest rates are determined based on the zero-coupon sovereign bond yields with maturity equal to the expected term of the option. The expected volatility was determined based on the volatility of the equity share for the period of one year prior to issue of the option. Volatility calculation is based on historical stock prices using standard deviation of daily change in stock price. The historical period is taken into account to match the expected life of the option. Dividend yield has been calculated taking into account expected rate of dividend on equity share price as on grant date.

Current financial asset and current financial liabilities have fair values that approximate to their carrying amounts due to their short-term nature. Non current financial assets and non current financial liabilities have fair values that approximate to their carrying amounts as it is based on the net present value of the anticipated future cash flows.

Inherent to the nature of the Company’s business are a variety of financial risks, namely liquidity risk, market risk and credit risk. Developing policies and processes to assess, monitor, manage and address these risks is the responsibility of the Company’s Management. The Risk Management Committee oversees this risk management framework in the Company and intervenes as necessary to ensure there exists an appropriate level of safeguards against the key risks. Updates on compliance, exceptions and mitigating action are placed before the Audit Committee periodically. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes like major changes in ERP systems or go to market model, changes in organization structure, events denoting material change in the risk environment, etc.

The Company’s Management works closely with its Treasury department and Internal Audit department to ensure there are appropriate polices and procedures governing the operations of the Company with a view to providing assurance that there is visibility into financial risks and that the business is being run in conformity with the stated risk objectives. Periodic reviews with concerned stakeholders provides an insight into risks to the business associated with currency movements, credit risks, commodity price fluctuations, etc. and necessary deliberations are undertaken to ensure there is an appropriate response to the developments.

A MANAGEMENT OF LIQUIDITY RISK

The Company follows a conservative policy of ensuring sufficient liquidity at all times through a strategy of profitable growth, efficient working capital management as well as prudent capital expenditure and dividend policies. The Company has a overdraft facility with banks to support any temporary funding requirements. The Company is cognizant of reputational risks that are associated with the liquidity risk and the risk is factored into the overall business strategy.

The Company’s treasury department regularly monitors the rolling forecasts to ensure it has sufficient cash on an on-going basis to meet operational needs. Any short term surplus cash generated by the operating entities, over and above the amount required for working capital management and other operational requirements, is retained as cash and cash equivalents (to the extent required) and any excess is invested in interest bearing term deposits and debt investments with appropriate maturities to optimise the cash returns on investments while ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities.

The following table shows the maturity analysis of the Company’s financial liabilities based on contractually agreed undiscounted cash flows as at the Balance Sheet date.

MANAGEMENT OF CREDIT RISK

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or other counter-party fails to meet its contractual obligations.

Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are subject to credit limits, controls and approval processes. A majority of customers pay prior to shipment, thereby reducing exposure to trade receivables significantly. Due to a large customer base, the Company is not exposed to material concentration of credit risk. Basis the historical experience supported by the level of default, the credit risk in case of trade receivable is low and so trade receivables are considered to be a single class of financial assets.(Refer Accounting Policy 1 B (i) on trade receivables.)

Other financial assets

The Company maintains exposure in cash and cash equivalents, term deposits with banks and investments in debt instruments. The Company concentrates its major investment activities with a limited number of counter-parties which have secure credit ratings, to reduce this risk. Individual risk limits are set for each counter-party based on financial position, credit rating and past experience. Credit limits and concentration of exposures are actively monitored by the Company’s Treasury department.

Note 41 - Capital Management

The Company’s objective in managing its capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to optimise returns to our shareholders. The Company considers the following components of its Balance Sheet to be managed capital:

1) Share Capital, 2) Share Premium and 3) Other Reserves comprising of General Reserve and Retained Earnings.

The Company’s capital structure is based on the Managements assessment of the balances of key elements to ensure strategic decisions and day to day activities. The capital structure of the Company is managed with a view of the overall macro economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.

The Company’s policy is to maintain a strong capital structure with a focus to mitigate all existing and potential risks to the Company, maintain shareholder, vendor and market confidence and sustain continuous growth and development of the Company.

The Company’s focus is on keeping a strong total equity base to ensure independence, security, as well as high financial flexibility without impacting the risk profile of the Company.

In order, to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company will take appropriate steps as may be necessary. The Company does not have any debt or financial covenants.

Note 43: The Company has considered the possible effects that may result from the pandemic relating to COVID-19 including impact of second wave of pandemic, on the carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment, Investments, Inventories, receivables and other current assets. In developing the assumptions relating to the possible future uncertainties in the global economic conditions including conditions in India because of this pandemic, the Company, as at the date of approval of these financial results has assessed impact on expected future performance of the Company by using internal and external sources of the information. The Company has performed sensitivity analysis on the assumptions used and based on current estimates expects the carrying amount of the assets are fully recoverable. The Company, being into the business of essential products, currently believes that the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s financial statement may not be material. The management continues to evaluate impact of COVID-19 situation on the Company.

Note 44: The Code on Social Security 2020 has been notified in the Official Gazette on 29th September 2020, which may impact the contributions by the company towards certain employee benefits.

The effective date from which the changes are applicable is yet to be notified and the rules are yet to be framed. Impact if any of the change will be assessed and accounted in the period of notification of the relevant provisions.

Note 45: Previous year’s figures have been regrouped / reclassified, where necessary, to conform to the current year’s classification.

Signature to Notes 1 to 45 are an integral part of these financial statements

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Mar 31, 2018

IA. Background:

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive, USA and a listed Company in India. The Company was incorporated on September 23, 1937 under the provisions of The Companies Act. The registered office of the company is located at Colgate Research Center, Main street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai - 400076. Its shares are listed on two recognised stock exchanges in India. The Company is engaged in manufacturing/trading of toothpaste, tooth powder, toothbrush, mouth wash and personal care products. These financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2018 were approved by the Board of Directors on May 21, 2018.

2. Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of accounting estimates which, by definition, will seldom equal the actual results. This note provides an overview of the areas that involved a higher degree of judgment or complexity, and of items which are more likely to be materially adjusted due to estimates and assumptions turning out to be different than those originally assessed. Detailed information about each of these estimates and judgments is included in relevant notes together with information about the basis of calculation for each affected line item in the financial statements.

The areas involving critical estimates or judgments are:

- Estimation of defined benefit obligation (Note 28)

- Estimation of Useful life of Property, plant and equipment and intangibles (Note 3)

- Estimation of taxes (Note 19 and 30)

- Estimation of impairment of trade receivables (Note 9)

- Estimation of provision and contingent liabilities (Note 24 and 31)

- Estimation of Share based payments to employees (Note 36)

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated. They are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the group and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Standards issued but not yet effective Ind AS 115 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Ind AS 115 was issued on March 29, 2018 and establishes a five-step model to account for revenue arising from contracts with customers. Under Ind AS 115, revenue is recognised at an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer.

The new revenue standard will supersede all current revenue recognition requirements under Ind AS. Either a full retrospective application or a modified retrospective application is required for annual periods beginning on or after April 1, 2018. The Company plans to adopt the new standard on the required effective date using the modified retrospective method.

During 2017 - 18, the Company performed a detailed assessment of Ind AS 115 to determine the impact in its financial statement. The new standard is not expected to have a material impact on the amount or timing of recognition of reported revenue.

The presentation and disclosure requirements in Ind AS 115 are more detailed than under current Ind AS. The presentation requirements represent a significant change from current practice and significantly increases the volume of disclosures required in the Company’s financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of these disclosures in its financial statements.

Amendments to Ind AS 112 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities: Clarification of the scope of disclosure requirements in Ind AS 112

The amendments clarify that the disclosure requirements in Ind AS 112, other than those in paragraphs B10-B16, apply to an entity’s interest in a subsidiary, a joint venture or an associate (or a portion of its interest in a joint venture or an associate) that is classified (or included in a disposal group that is classified) as held for sale.

The amendment does not impact the financial statements of the Company.

Amendments to Ind AS 12 Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses

The amendments clarify that an entity needs to consider whether tax law restricts the sources of taxable profits against which it may make deductions on the reversal of that deductible temporary difference. Furthermore, the amendments provide guidance on how an entity should determine future taxable profits and explain the circumstances in which taxable profit may include the recovery of some assets for more than their carrying amount.

Entities are required to apply the amendments retrospectively. However, on initial application of the amendments, the change in the opening equity of the earliest comparative period may be recognised in opening retained earnings (or in another component of equity, as appropriate), without allocating the change between opening retained earnings and other components of equity. Entities applying this relief must disclose that fact. These amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after April 1, 2018.

The amendment does not impact the financial statements of the company.

Transfers of Investment Property - Amendments to Ind AS 40

The amendments clarify when an entity should transfer property, including property under construction or development into, or out of investment property. The amendments state that a change in use occurs when the property meets, or ceases to meet, the definition of investment property and there is evidence of the change in use. A mere change in management’s intentions for the use of a property does not provide evidence of a change in use.

Entities should apply the amendments prospectively to changes in use that occur on or after the beginning of the annual reporting period in which the entity first applies the amendments. An entity should reassess the classification of property held at that date and, if applicable, reclassify property to reflect the conditions that exist at that date. Retrospective application in accordance with Ind AS 8 is only permitted if it is possible without the use of hindsight.

The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after April 1, 2018.

The amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Financial Statement.

Ind AS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures - Clarification that measuring investees at fair value through profit or loss is an investment- by- investment choice

The amendments clarify that:

- An entity that is a venture capital organisation, or other qualifying entity, may elect, at initial recognition on an investment-by-investment basis, to measure its investments in associates and joint ventures at fair value through profit or loss

- If an entity, that is not itself an investment entity, has an interest in an associate or joint venture that is an investment entity, the entity may, when applying the equity method, elect to retain the fair value measurement applied by that investment entity associate or joint venture to the investment entity associate’s or joint venture’s interests in subsidiaries. This election is made separately for each investment entity associate or joint venture, at the later of the date on which: (a) the investment entity associate or joint venture is initially recognised; (b) the associate or joint venture becomes an investment entity; and (c) the investment entity associate or joint venture first becomes a parent.

The amendments should be applied retrospectively and are effective from April 1,2018.

The amendment does not impact the financial statements of the company.

Appendix B to Ind AS 21 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration

The Appendix clarifies that, in determining the spot exchange rate to use on initial recognition of the related asset, expense or income (or part of it) on the derecognition of a non-monetary asset or non monetary liability relating to advance consideration, the date of the transaction is the date on which an entity initially recognises the nonmonetary asset or non-monetary liability arising from the advance consideration. If there are multiple payments or receipts in advance, then the entity must determine the transaction date for each payment or receipt of advance consideration.

Entities may apply the Appendix requirements on a fully retrospective basis. Alternatively, an entity may apply these requirements prospectively to all assets, expenses and income in its scope that are initially recognised on or after:

(i) The beginning of the reporting period in which the entity first applies the Appendix, or

(ii) The beginning of a prior reporting period presented as comparative information in the financial statements of the reporting period in which the entity first applies the Appendix.

The Appendix is effective for annual periods beginning on or after April 1, 2018.

The amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Financial Statement.

(i) Land - Leasehold includes lease rights in respect of the land in the possession of the Company under Lease with Industrial Area Development Agency at Baddi, Goa Industrial Development Corporation at Goa and Sri city (P) Limited at Sricity, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) at Sanand.

(ii) Buildings include : (a) Factory Building at Sewri and leasehold rights in the land on which the building stands. While the ownership of the Factory Building is in the name of the Company, the Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) has not yet effected formal transfer of lease rights in the said land, in favour of the Company. As regards the plot of land adjoining the factory building, MPT has revoked its offer of assignment. The Company has made a representation to MPT in this respect and the matter is pending. The stamp duty and legal costs for such transfer will be capitalised when paid, (b) Research Centre at Powai, Mumbai, (c) Factory Building at Baddi, (d) Factory Buildings at Goa, (e) Factory Buildings at Sanand and (f) Factory Building at Sricity.

(iii) Refer to Note 32(A) for disclosures of contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.

(iv) Buildings include investment property with net carrying value of Rs. 2,51.82 Lacs (March 31, 2017 : Rs. 2,64.38 Lacs) and fair value of Rs. 34,00 Lacs (March 31, 2017 : Rs. 33,60 Lacs). Fair value is determined based on an annual evaluation performed by an accredited external independent valuer using discounted cashflow method.The significant unobervable inputs considered includes estimated rental value per sq. per month Rs. 110/- to Rs. 140/-, growth rate p.a 5%, discount rate 12%. The rental income and depreciation expense for the year ended March 31, 2018 are Rs. 1,96.88 Lacs and Rs. 12.56 lacs respectively. (Refer Note 32 B (ii)).

Capital Work-in-Progress includes Rs. 3,48.84 lacs (March 31, 2017 - Rs. 5,08.19 lacs) being salary of Rs. 1,69.16 lacs (March 31, 2017 - Rs. 2,07.11 lacs) and other expenses of Rs. 1,79.68 Lacs (March 31, 2017 - Rs. 3,01.08 Lacs) incurred towards capital projects. Salary and other expenses disclosed in Note 28 and Note 29 respectively are net of amounts included in CWIP.

Note 3 (C): Intangible Assets

The Gross carrying value of intangible assets of Rs. 90,66.41 lacs have been fully depreciated and the carrying value as at March 31, 2018 is Nil (March 31, 2017 - Nil).

(B) Rights, Preferences and Restrictions attached to Equity Shares:

The Company has one class of Equity Shares having par value of Rs. 1 per share. Each Shareholder is eligible for one vote per share held. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend. In the event of liquidation, the Equity Shareholders are eligible to receive the remaining assets of the Company after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding.

ii) Balance sheet amounts- Provident Fund

The Company has established ‘Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited Provident Fund’ in respect of certain employees to which both the employee and the employer make contribution. Such contribution to the provident fund for all employees, are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. In case of any liability arising due to shortfall between the return from its investments and the guaranteed specified interest rate, the same is provided for by the Company. The actuary has provided an actuarial valuation and the interest shortfall liability if any has been provided in the books of accounts after considering the assets available with the Company’s Provident Fund Trust.The guaranteed rate of return (p.a) is 8.55% ( March 31,2017 - 8.65%)

iii) Balance sheet amounts- Pension (Non Funded Scheme)

The Company operates a defined benefit pension plan. The pension benefits payable to the employees are based on the employee’s service and last drawn salary at the time of leaving. The employees do not contribute towards this plan and the full cost of providing these benefits are met by the Company.

D) Projected Plan Cash flow:

The expected contribution payable to the Gratuity plan for the year ended March 31, 2018 is Rs. 4,00 Lacs. The weighted average duration to the payment of these cash flows for Gratuity is 12.49 years (March 31, 2017 : 13.89 years) and for Pension is 4.71 years (March 31, 2017 : 5.72 years)

B) Operating Leases As a Lessee

(i) The Company has taken operating leases for machinery, office premises, residential premises, warehouses, laptops, printers and vehicles. These lease arrangements include both cancellable and non-cancellable leases. Description of significant operating lease arrangements in respect of premises (including warehouses):

The Company has given refundable interest free security deposit under the lease agreements. No agreements other than IT assets lease agreement contain provision for renewal at the option of either party. And agreements relating to lease of flats include escalation clause.

All agreements provide for restriction on sub lease.

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

As a Lessor

(ii) The Company has given office premise space under non-cancellable operating lease for a period of 1 year. The rental income from the asset given on lease of Rs. 1,96.88 lacs ( March 31, 2017 : Rs. 1,98.45 Lacs) has been disclosed as “Lease Rentals” under Other Income in Note 26 to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Description of significant operating lease arrangements in respect of premises:

The Company has taken refundable interest free security deposit under the lease agreements.

Agreement contain provision for renewal at the option of either party.

Agreement provide for restriction on sub lease.

Future minimum lease payments that the Company is expected to receive under the non-cancellable lease are as under:

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) of the Company. The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Managing Director and Finance Director of the Company. The Company operates only in one Business Segment i.e. ‘Personal Care (including Oral Care)’ which primarily includes products such as Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations and the activities incidental thereto within India, hence does not have any reportable Segments as per Ind AS 108 “Operating Segments”. The performance of the Company is mainly driven by sales made locally and hence, no separate geographical segment is identified.

A) Ultimate Holding Company : Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A.

B) Group Companies where common control exists : Colgate-Palmolive Mktg. SDN BHD, Malaysia

: Colgate-Palmolive East Africa Ltd., Kenya

: Colgate-Palmolive Morocco, Morocco*

: Colgate-Palmolive Pty. Ltd., South Africa

: Colgate-Palmolive (Thailand) Ltd., Thailand

: Colgate-Palmolive (H.K.) Ltd., Hongkong

: Colgate-Palmolive Asia Pacific Ltd., Wan Chai, Hongkong (Formerly known as Colgate-Palmolive Management Services HK Ltd.)

: Colgate-Palmolive (China) Co. Ltd., China

: Colgate Palmolive (Vietnam) Ltd., Vietnam

: Colgate Sanxiao Company Limited, China

: Hawley & Hazel Chemical Company (H.K.) Limited

: Colgate-Palmolive (Burlington) Limited

: Colgate Palmolive Temizlik Urunleri Sanayi ve Ticaret S.A., Turkey

: Colgate-Palmolive Cameroun S.A., Cameroun

: Hawley & Hazel Chemical Co., (Zhangshan) Ltd., China

: Colgate-Palmolive (Eastern) Pte. Ltd., Singapore*

: Colgate-Palmolive Industrial Ltda., Brazil

: Colgate-Palmolive (Asia) Pte. Ltd. Singapore

: Norwood International Incorporated, U.S.A.

: Colgate-Palmolive Tanzania Limited, Tanzania

: Colgate-Palmolive Pty. Ltd., Boksburg

: Colgate Global Business Services Pvt Ltd., India

: Colgate-Palmolive Zambia Inc., Zambia

: Colgate-Palmolive Europe SARL, Poland*

: Colgate-Palmolive Services (Poland) Sp.z.o.o, Poland*

: Colgate-Palmolive Europe SARL, Italy

: Mission Hills S.A. DE. C. V., Mexico

: Colgate Palmolive Bt. Ltd., (Blantyre), Malawi

: Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals Inc. Carrollton, U.S.A.

: Colgate-Palmolive CACE Region, Istanbul, Turkey

: Colgate-Palmolive Senegal, Senegal

: Colgate-Palmolive Italia S.r.l., Italy

: Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited, Pakistan

: Colgate Philippines Inc., Phillippines

: Colgate-Palmolive Mocambique Limitada : Colgate-Palmolive S.P.A., Italy

: Colgate Palmolive West East Investments, U.S.A.

: Tom’s Of Maine, U.S.A.

: Colgate-Palmolive Ghana Ltd., Ghana

: Colgate-Palmolive Europe Sarleu Div

: CP Middle East Exports Ltd.

: Colgate-Palmolive (Myanmar) Limited, Myanmar

: Colgate Palmolive Espana S.A.,Spain

: Hawley & Hazel Chemical Co., China

: Hill’s Pet Nutrition, U.S.A

: Hill’S Pet Nutrition Asia Limited

: Colgate-Palmolive Arabia Ltd.

: Colgate-Palmolive Pty. Ltd.,Australia

C) Key Managerial Personnel of the Company

(i) Executive Directors : I. Bachaalani

: M.S.Jacob

: M. Chandrasekar (effective January 02, 2017)

(ii) Non-Executive and Non Independent Directors : V. Nambiar

(iii) Non-Executive and Independent Directors : R. A. Shah

: P. K. Ghosh

: J. K. Setna (Up to March 31,2018)

: V. S. Mehta

: I. Shahani

: S. Gopinath

(iv) Company Secretary : M.Karnataki (Up to August 31, 2017)

K.R.Singh (effective February 23, 2018)

D) Post Employment Benefit Funds : Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited Provident Fund

: Colgate-Palmolive India Gratuity Fund for Workmen

: Colgate-Palmolive India Gratuity Fund for NonWorkmen

* There are no transactions with the Company during the current year

Note 4 - Share Based Payments (a) Employee option plan

The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However, the parent company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A. (“the grantor”) maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards to its executive directors and certain categories of officers and employees. The Parent’s Incentive Plan provides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units. Exercise prices in the case of non-qualified and incentive stock options are not less than the fair value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.

A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock at a fixed price for a specific period of time. Stock options generally have a term of six years from the date of grant and vest over a period of three years.

A restricted stock unit provides an employee with a share of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock upon vesting. Restricted stock units vest generally over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue with each restricted stock unit award granted subsequent to the grant date.

The fair value at the grant date of options granted during the year ended March 31, 2018 was Rs. 538.36 per option and Rs. 542.25 per option (March 31, 2017 : Rs. 542.70 per option). The fair value at grant date is determined using the Black-Scholes Model which takes into account the exercise price, expected volatility, option’s life, the share price at grant date, expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option.

The risk free interest rates are determined based on the zero-coupon sovereign bond yields with maturity equal to the expected term of the option. The expected volatility was determined based on the volatility of the equity share for the period of one year prior to issue of the option. Volatility calculation is based on historical stock prices using standard deviation of daily change in stock price. The historical period is taken into account to match the expected life of the option. Dividend yield has been calculated taking into account expected rate of dividend on equity share price as on grant date.

The Company uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instrument: Level 1 : Quoted prices for identical instruments in active market.

Level 2 : Directly or indirectly observable market inputs, other than Level 1 inputs; and Level 3 : Inputs which are not based on observable market data.

(ii) Assets and Liabilities that are disclosed at Amortised Cost for which Fair values are disclosed are classified as Level 3.

Currrent financial asset and current financial liabilities have fair values that approximate to their carrying amounts due to their short-term nature. Non current financial assets and non current financial liabilities have fair values that approximate to their carrying amounts as it is based on the net present value of the anticipated future cash flows.

Note 5 - Financial Risk Management

Inherent to the nature of the Company’s business are a variety of financial risks, namely liquidity risk, market risk and credit risk. Developing policies and processes to assess, monitor, manage and address these risks is the responsibility of the Company’s Management. The Risk Management Committee oversees this risk management framework in the Company and intervenes as necessary to ensure there exists an appropriate level of safeguards against the key risks. Updates on compliance, exceptions and mitigating action are placed before the Audit Committee periodically. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes like major changes in ERP systems or go to market model, changes in organization structure, events denoting material change in the risk environment, etc.

The Company’s Management works closely with its Treasury department and Internal Audit department to ensure there are appropriate polices and procedures governing the operations of the Company with a view to providing assurance that there is visibility into financial risks and that the business is being run in conformity with the stated risk objectives. Periodic reviews with concerned stakeholders provides an insight into risks to the business associated with currency movements, credit risks, commodity price fluctuations, etc. and necessary deliberations are undertaken to ensure there is an appropriate response to the developments.

A MANAGEMENT OF LIQUIDITY RISK

The Company follows a conservative policy of ensuring sufficient liquidity at all times through a strategy of profitable growth, efficient working capital management as well as prudent capital expenditure and dividend policies. The Company has a overdraft facility with banks to support any temporary funding requirements. The Company is cognizant of reputational risks that are associated with the liquidity risk and the risk is factored into the overall business strategy.

The Company’s treasury department regularly monitors the rolling forecasts to ensure it has sufficient cash on an on-going basis to meet operational needs. Any short term surplus cash generated by the operating entities, over and above the amount required for working capital management and other operational requirements, is retained as cash and cash equivalents (to the extent required) and any excess is invested in interest bearing term deposits and debt investments with appropriate maturities to optimise the cash returns on investments while ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities.

As at March 31, 2018, the Company had undrawn letter of credit facilities in aggregate of Rs. Nil (March 31, 2017:Rs. 1,98.90 Lacs) with a 90 days term.

The following table shows the maturity analysis of the Company’s financial liabilities based on contractually agreed undiscounted cash flows as at the Balance Sheet date.

B MANAGEMENT OF MARKET RISK

The Company’s size and operations result in it being exposed to the following market risks that arise from its use of financial instruments:

- currency risk;

- commodity price risk;

The above risks may affect the Company’s income and expenses, or the value of its financial instruments. The objective of the Company’s Management of market risk is to maintain this risk within acceptable parameters, while optimising returns. The Company’s exposure to, and management of, these risks is explained below.

C MANAGEMENT OF CREDIT RISK

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or other counter-party fails to meet its contractual obligations.

Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are subject to credit limits, controls and approval processes. A majority of customers pay prior to shipment, thereby reducing exposure to trade receivables significantly. Due to a large customer base, the Company is not exposed to material concentration of credit risk. Basis the historical experience supported by the level of default, the credit risk in case of trade receivable is low and so trade receivables are considered to be a single class of financial assets. (Refer Accounting Policy 1 B (h) on trade receivables).

The gross carrying amount of trade receivables is Rs. 206,09.48 Lacs as at March 31, 2018 and Rs. 134,80.56 Lacs as at March 31, 2017.

Other financial assets

The Company maintains exposure in cash and cash equivalents, term deposits with banks and investments in debt instruments. The Company has concentrated its main investment activities with a limited number of counter-parties which have secure credit ratings, to reduce this risk. Individual risk limits are set for each counter-party based on financial position, credit rating and past experience. Credit limits and concentration of exposures are actively monitored by the Company’s Treasury department.

The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk as at March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017 is the carrying value of each class of financial assets as disclosed in Note 37(iii).

The Company’s objective in managing its capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to optimise returns to our shareholders. The Company considers the following components of its Balance Sheet to be managed capital:

1) Share Capital, 2) Share Premium and 3) Other Reserves comprising of General Reserve and Retained Earnings.

The Company’s capital structure is based on the Managements assessment of the balances of key elements to ensure strategic decisions and day to day activities. The capital structure of the Company is managed with a view of the overall macro economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.

The Company’s policy is to maintain a strong capital structure with a focus to mitigate all existing and potential risks to the Company, maintain shareholder, vendor and market confidence and sustain continuous growth and development of the Company.

The Company’s focus is on keeping a strong total equity base to ensure independence, security, as well as high financial flexibility without impacting the risk profile of the Company.

In order, to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company will take appropriate steps as may be necessary. The Company does not have any debt or financial covenants.

Note 6: The Company has certain dues to suppliers registered under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (‘MSMED Act’). The disclosures pursuant to the said MSMED Act are as follows:

* The principal amount represents amount outstanding (due as well as not due) as at the Balance Sheet date.

** Includes interest on amounts outstanding as at the beginning of the accounting year.

Note 7: Exceptional Item includes severance and related expenses of Rs. 11,65.07 Lacs (Previous Year : Nil) with respect to certain organisation structure changes.

Note 8: The toothpowder manufacturing operations at the Aurangabad factory, Waluj, Maharashtra were discontinued effective May 5, 2015. The Company has received approval from the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) for transfer of its rights in the aforesaid property in favour of a prospective buyer. The Company currently expects the transaction to close in the near future.

Note 9: Subsequent to year end, the Company has declared a Special Interim Dividend of Rs. 11 per share aggregating to Rs. 360,68 Lacs (including dividend distribution tax) on May 21, 2018. In accordance with the provisions of Ind AS 10, this dividend is not recognised as a liability for the year ended March 31,2018.

Note 10: Previous year figures have been regrouped / reclassified, where necessary, to conform to the current year’s classification.

Signature to Notes 1 to 44

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Mar 31, 2017

IA. Background:

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive, USA and a listed Company in India. The Company was incorporated on September 23, 1937. The Company is engaged in manufacturing/trading of toothpaste, tooth powder, toothbrush, mouth wash and personal care products.

These financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2017 were approved by the Board of Directors on May 15, 2017.

IB. Significant Accounting Policies:

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

2. Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of accounting estimates which, by definition, will seldom equal the actual results. This note provides an overview of the areas that involved a higher degree of judgment or complexity, and of items which are more likely to be materially adjusted due to estimates and assumptions turning out to be different than those originally assessed. Detailed information about each of these estimates and judgments is included in relevant notes together with information about the basis of calculation for each affected line item in the financial statements.

The areas involving critical estimates or judgments are:

- Estimation of defined benefit obligation (Note 29)

- Estimation of Useful life of Property, plant and equipment and intangibles (Note 3)

- Estimation of taxes (Note 20 and 31)

- Estimation of impairment of trade receivables (Note 10)

- Estimation of provision and contingent liabilities (Note 25 and 32)

- Estimation of Share based payments to employees (Note 37)

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated. They are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the group and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

2A. Recent accounting pronouncements:

Standards issued but not yet effective

In March 2017, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) (Amendments) Rules, 2017, notifying amendments to Ind AS 7, ‘Statement of Cash Flows’ and Ind AS 102, ‘Share-based payment.’ These amendments are in accordance with the recent amendments made by International Accounting Standards Board (IaSb) to IAS 7, ‘Statement of Cash Flows’ and IFRS 2, ‘Share-based payment,’ respectively. The amendments are applicable to the Company from April 1, 2017.

Amendment to Ind AS 7:

The amendment to Ind AS 7 requires the entities to provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes, suggesting inclusion of a reconciliation between the opening and closing balances in the balance sheet for liabilities arising from financing activities, to meet the disclosure requirement.

The Company is evaluating the requirements of the amendment and the effect on the financial statements is being evaluated.

Amendment to Ind AS 102:

The amendment to Ind AS 102 provides specific guidance to measurement of cash-settled awards, modification of cash-settled awards and awards that include a net settlement feature in respect of withholding taxes.

It clarifies that the fair value of cash-settled awards is determined on a basis consistent with that used for equity-settled awards. Market-based performance conditions and non-vesting conditions are reflected in the ‘fair values’, but non-market performance conditions and service vesting conditions are reflected in the estimate of the number of awards expected to vest. Also, the amendment clarifies that if the terms and conditions of a cash-settled share-based payment transaction are modified with the result that it becomes an equity-settled share-based payment transaction, the transaction is accounted for as such from the date of the modification. Further, the amendment requires the award that includes a net settlement feature in respect of withholding taxes to be treated as equity-settled in its entirety. The cash payment to the tax authority is treated as if it was part of an equity settlement.

The Company is evaluating the requirements of the amendment and the impact on the financial statements is being evaluated.

Note 3: Segment Information

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) of the Company. The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Managing Director and Finance Director of the Company. The Company operates only in one Business Segment i.e. ‘Personal Care (including Oral Care)’ which primarily includes products such as Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations and the activities incidental thereto within India, hence does not have any reportable Segments as per Ind AS 108 “Operating Segments”. The performance of the Company is mainly driven by sales made locally and hence, no separate geographical segment is identified.

Note 4 - Share Based Payments

(a) Employee option plan

The Company does not provide any equity-based compensation to its employees. However, the parent company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A. (“the grantor”) maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards to its executive directors and certain categories of officers and employees. The Parent’s Incentive Plan provides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units. Exercise prices in the case of non-qualified and incentive stock options are not less than the fair value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.

A stock option gives an employee, the right to purchase shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock at a fixed price for a specific period of time. Stock options generally have a term of six years from the date of grant and vest over three years.

A restricted stock unit provides an employee with a share of Colgate-Palmolive Company common stock upon vesting. Restricted stock units vest generally over a period of three years. Dividends will accrue with each restricted stock unit award granted subsequent to grant date.

Fair Value of options granted

The fair value at the grant date of options granted during the year ended March 31, 2017 was Rs.542.70 per option (March 31, 2016 : Rs.465.45 per option). The fair value at grant date is determined using the Black-Scholes Model which takes into account the exercise price, expected volatility, option’s life, the share price at grant date, expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option.

The risk free interest rates are determined based on the zero-coupon sovereign bond yields with maturity equal to the expected term of the option. The expected volatility was determined based on the volatility of the equity share for the period of one year prior to issue of the option. Volatility calculation is based on historical stock prices using standard deviation of daily change in stock price. The historical period is taken into account to match the expected life of the option. Dividend yield has been calculated taking into account expected rate of dividend on equity share price as on grant date.

(b) Restricted Stock Units (RSU’s)

(ii) Assets and Liabilities that are disclosed at Amortised Cost for which Fair values are disclosed are classified as Level 3.

If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the respective assets and liabilities are considered under Level 3.

Note 5: Financial Risk Management

Inherent to the nature of the Company’s business are a variety of financial risks, namely liquidity risk, market risk and credit risk. Developing policies and processes to assess, monitor, manage and address these risks is the responsibility of the Company’s Management. The Risk Management Committee oversees this risk management framework in the Company and intervenes as necessary to ensure there exists an appropriate level of safeguards against the key risks. Updates on compliance, exceptions and mitigating action are placed before the Audit Committee periodically. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes like major changes in ERP systems or go to market model, changes in organization structure, events denoting material change in the risk environment, etc.

The Company’s Management works closely with its Treasury department and Internal Audit department to ensure there are appropriate policies and procedures governing the operations of the Company with a view to providing assurance that there is visibility into financial risks and that the business is being run in conformity with the stated risk objectives. Periodic reviews with concerned stakeholders provides an insight into risks to the business associated with currency movements, credit risks, commodity price fluctuations, etc. and necessary deliberations are undertaken to ensure there is an appropriate response to the developments.

The Company follows a conservative policy of ensuring sufficient liquidity at all times through a strategy of profitable growth, efficient working capital management as well as prudent capital expenditure and dividend policies. The Company has a overdraft facility with banks to support any temporary funding requirements. The Company is cognizant of reputational risks that are associated with the liquidity risk and the risk is factored into the overall business strategy.

The Company’s treasury department regularly monitors the rolling forecasts to ensure it has sufficient cash on an on-going basis to meet operational needs. Any short term surplus cash generated by the operating entities, over and above the amount required for working capital management and other operational requirements, is retained as cash and cash equivalents (to the extent required) and any excess is invested in interest bearing term deposits and debt investments with appropriate maturities to optimise the cash returns on investments while ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities.

As at March 31, 2017, the Company had undrawn letter of credit facilities in aggregate of Rs.1,98.90 Lacs (March 31, 2016: Rs.10,97.66 Lacs, April 1, 2015: Rs.1,35.88 Lacs) with a 90 days term. As part of the regular annual process the Company’s intention is that these facilities will again be renewed in financial year 2017-18.

The following table shows the maturity analysis of the Company’s financial liabilities based on contractually agreed undiscounted cash flows as at the Balance Sheet date.

The Company’s size and operations result in it being exposed to the following market risks that arise from its use of financial instruments:

- currency risk;

- commodity price risk;

The above risks may affect the Company’s income and expenses, or the value of its financial instruments. The objective of the Company’s Management of market risk is to maintain this risk within acceptable parameters, while optimising returns. The Company’s exposure to, and management of, these risks is explained below.

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or other counter-party fails to meet its contractual obligations.

Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are subject to credit limits, controls and approval processes. A majority of customers pay prior to shipment, thereby reducing exposure to trade receivables significantly. Due to a large customer base, the Company is not exposed to material concentration of credit risk. Basis the historical experience supported by the level of default, the credit risk in case of trade receivable is low and so trade receivables are considered to be a single class of financial assets. Basis of provision for doubtful receivables is dependent on the customer ageing, customer category and historical experience of the Company.

The gross carrying amount of trade receivables is Rs.134,80.56 Lacs as at March 31, 2017 and Rs.107,81.62 Lacs as at March 31, 2016

Other financial assets

The Company maintains exposure in cash and cash equivalents, term deposits with banks and investments in debt instruments. The Company has concentrated its main investment activities with a limited number of counter-parties which have secure credit ratings, to reduce this risk. Individual risk limits are set for each counter-party based on financial position, credit rating and past experience. Credit limits and concentration of exposures are actively monitored by the Company’s Treasury department.

The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk as at March 31, 2017, March 31, 2016 and April 01, 2015 is the carrying value of each class of financial assets as disclosed in Note 38(iii).

Note 6: Capital Management

The Company’s objective in managing its capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to optimise returns to our shareholders. The Company considers the following components of its Balance Sheet to be managed capital:

1) Share Capital, 2) Share Premium and 3) Other Reserves comprising of General Reserve and Retained Earnings.

The Company’s capital structure is based on the Managements assessment of the balances of key elements to ensure strategic decisions and day to day activities. The capital structure of the Company is managed with a view of the overall macro economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.

The Company’s policy is to maintain a strong capital structure with a focus to mitigate all existing and potential risks to the Company, maintain shareholder, vendor and market confidence and sustain continuous growth and development of the Company.

The Company’s focus is on keeping a strong total equity base to ensure independence, security, as well as high financial flexibility without impacting the risk profile of the Company.

In order, to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company will take appropriate steps as may be necessary. The Company does not have any debt or financial convenants.

Note 7: First-time adoption of Ind AS

Transition to Ind AS

These are the Company’s first financial statements prepared in accordance with Ind AS.

The accounting policies set out in Note 1 have been applied in preparing the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2017, the comparative information presented in these financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2016 and in the preparation of an opening Ind AS balance sheet at April 1, 2015 (the Company’s date of transition). In preparing its opening Ind AS balance sheet, the Company has adjusted the amounts reported previously in financial statements prepared in accordance with the accounting standards notified under Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and other relevant provisions of the Act (“previous GAAP or IGAAP”). An explanation of how the transition from IGAAP to Ind AS has affected the Company’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows is set out in the following tables and notes.

A. Exemptions and exceptions availed

In preparing these Ind AS financial statements, the Company has availed certain optional exemptions and mandatory exceptions in accordance with Ind AS 101 from IGAAP to Ind AS, as explained below. The resulting difference between the carrying values of the assets and liabilities in the financial statements as at the transition date under Ind AS and IGAAP have been recognised directly in equity (retained earnings or another appropriate category of equity). This note explains the adjustments made by the Company in restating its IGAAP financial statements, including the Balance Sheet as at April 1, 2015 and the financial statements as at and for the year ended March 31, 2016.

A1. Ind AS optional exemptions

(a) Deemed cost for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

Ind AS 101 permits a first-time adopter to elect to continue with the carrying value for all of its property, plant and equipment as recognised in the financial statements as at the date of transition to Ind AS, measured as per the IGAAP and use that as its deemed cost as at the date of transition. This exemption can also be used for intangible assets covered by Ind AS 38 ‘Intangible Assets’ and Investment property covered by Ind AS 40 ‘Investment Properties’. Accordingly, the Company has elected to measure all of its property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and investment property at their IGAAP carrying value.

(b) Leases

Appendix C to Ind AS 17 requires an entity to assess whether a contract or arrangement contains a lease. In accordance with Ind AS 17, this assessment should be carried out at the inception of the contract or arrangement. Ind AS 101 provides an option to make this assessment on the basis of facts and circumstances existing at the date of transition to Ind AS, except where the effect is expected to be not material. The Company has elected to apply this exemption for such contracts/arrangements.

(c) Share-based payment transactions

Ind AS 101 permits a first-time adopter to not apply Ind AS 102 ‘Share-based payment’ to equity instruments that vested before date of transition to Ind ASs. The Company has elected to apply this exemption for such arrangements.

(d) Business Combinations

Ind AS 101 provides the option to apply Ind AS 103 prospectively from the transition date or from a specific date prior to the transition date. This provides relief from full retrospective application that would require restatement of all business combinations prior to the transition date.

The Company has elected to apply Ind AS 103 prospectively to business combinations occurring after its transition date. Business combinations occurring prior to the transition date have not been restated.

A2. Ind AS mandatory exceptions

(a) Estimates

An entity’s estimates in accordance with Ind ASs at the date of transition to Ind AS shall be consistent with estimates made for the same date in accordance with IGAAP (after adjustments to reflect any difference in accounting policies), unless there is objective evidence that those estimates were in error. Ind AS estimates as at April 1, 2015 are consistent with the estimates as at the same date made in conformity with IGAAP. The Company made estimates for Impairment of financial assets based on expected credit loss model and fair value of the investment property in accordance with Ind AS at the date of transition as these were not required under IGAAP.

(b) Classification and measurement of financial assets

Ind AS 101 requires an entity to assess classification and measurement of financial assets (debt instruments) on the basis of the facts and circumstances that exist at the date of transition to Ind AS. Consequently, the Company has applied the above assessment based on facts and circumstances exist at the transition date.

(c) Derecognition of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

Ind AS 101 requires a first-time adopter to apply the de-recognition provisions of Ind AS 109 prospectively for transactions occurring on or after the date of transition to Ind AS. However, Ind AS 101 allows a first-time adopter to apply the de-recognition requirement provided that the information needed to apply Ind AS 109 to financial assets and financial liabilities derecognised as a result of past transactions was obtained at the time of initially accounting for those transactions. The Company has elected to apply the derecognition provisions of Ind AS 109 prospectively from the date of transition to Ind AS.

B. Reconciliations between IGAAP and Ind AS

Ind AS 101 requires an entity to reconcile equity, total comprehensive income and cash flows for prior periods. The following tables represent the reconciliations from IGAAP to Ind AS.

The presentation requirements under IGAAP differs from Ind AS and hence the IGAAP information has been reclassified for ease of reconciliation with Ind AS. The reclassified IGAAP information is derived based on the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2016.

Notes to the Reconciliations Note 1: Security Deposits

Under the IGAAP, interest free lease deposits (that are refundable in cash on completion of the lease term) are recorded at their transaction value. Under Ind AS, all financial assets are required to be recognised at fair value. Accordingly, the Company has fair valued these security deposits under Ind AS. Difference between the fair value and transaction value of the security deposit has been recognised as prepaid expense. Consequent to this change, the amount of security deposits decreased by Rs.7,37.45 Lacs as at March 31, 2016 (April 1, 2015 : Rs.7,35.65 Lacs). The prepaid expenses increased by Rs.6,89.79 Lacs as at March 31, 2016 (April 1, 2015 : Rs.7,14.67 Lacs). Total equity decreased by Rs.20.98 Lacs as on April 1, 2015. The profit for the year and total equity as at March 31, 2016 decreased by Rs.26.68 Lacs due to amortisation of the prepaid expenses of Rs.1,76.08 Lacs which is partially off-set by the notional interest income of Rs.1,49.40 Lacs recognised on security deposits.

Note 2: Employee stock option plan

Under the IGAAP, the cost of equity-settled employee share-based plan were recognised using the intrinsic value method. Under Ind AS, the cost of equity settled share-based plan is recognised based on the fair value of the options as at the grant date. Consequently, the amount recognised in share option outstanding account as at March 31, 2016 is Rs.11,40.33 Lacs (April 1, 2015 : Rs.15,63.00 Lacs). The profit for the year ended March 31, 2016 increased by Rs.5,58.19 Lacs and the total equity has increased by Rs.5,58.19 Lacs.

Note 3: Remeasurements of post-employment benefit obligations

Under Ind AS, remeasurements i.e. actuarial gains and losses and the return on plan assets, excluding amounts included in the net interest expense on the net defined benefit liability are recognised in other comprehensive income instead of the Statement of Profit and Loss. Under the IGAAP, these remeasurements were forming part of the Statement of Profit and Loss for the year. As a result of this change, the profit for the year ended March 31, 2016 increased by Rs.1,81.72 Lacs. There is no impact on the total equity as at March 31, 2016.

Note 4: Excise Duty

Under the IGAAP, revenue from sale of products was presented exclusive of excise duty. Under Ind AS, revenue from sale of goods is presented inclusive of excise duty. The excise duty paid is presented on the face of the Statement of Profit and Loss as part of expenses. This change has resulted in an increase in total revenue and total expenses for the year ended March 31, 2016 by Rs.480,92.02 Lacs. There is no impact on the total equity and profit.

Note 5: Deferred Tax

Under Ind AS deferred tax has been recognised on the adjustments made on transition to Ind AS. Leasehold land is a non-depreciable asset, Management is expecting that its carrying value will be recovered through sale and the indexation benefit at the time of disposal will be available, accordingly deferred tax asset on the difference between carrying value and indexed value has been created.

Note 6: Revenue related Adjustments

Company runs various promotional programmes for retailer, wholeseller and stockist. The Company estimates the fair value of those incentives/benefits given to the customer and reduce it from total sales consideration to record revenue on net basis. This change has resulted in a decrease in total revenue and decrease in total expenses for the year ended March 31, 2016 by Rs.294,09.64 Lacs. There is no impact on the total equity and profit.

Note 7: Retained Earnings

Retained earnings as at April 1, 2015 has been adjusted consequent to the above Ind AS transition adjustments. Note 8: Other comprehensive income

Under Ind AS, all items of income and expense recognised in a period should be included in the Statement of Profit and Loss for the period, unless a standard requires or permits otherwise. Items of income and expense that are not recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss but are shown in the Statement of Profit and Loss as ‘Other comprehensive income’ includes remeasurements of defined benefit plans. The concept of other comprehensive income did not exist under IGAAP.

Note 8:

The Company has certain dues to suppliers registered under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (‘MSMED Act’). The disclosures pursuant to the said MSMED Act are as follows:

Note 9:

The Shareholders of the Company through a postal ballot had approved the issue of bonus equity shares in the ratio of 1:1 by capitalization of general reserves. Accordingly, on September 28, 2015, the Company allotted 13,59,92,817 bonus equity shares of Rs.1/- each fully paid-up to the existing shareholders as on the record date. The paid up share capital of the Company stands increased from Rs.13,60 Lacs to Rs.27,20 Lacs.

Note 10:

On April 29, 2015, the Company had announced a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) for the employees at the toothpowder manufacturing facility at Waluj, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The scheme was accepted on May 04, 2015 by all affected employees. Post acceptance of the offer by all the workmen under the said Scheme, the toothpowder manufacturing operations at the Aurangabad factory were discontinued effective May 05, 2015. Exceptional items for the year ended March 31, 2016 comprise of VRS expenses of Rs.29,25.54 Lacs and other expenses of Rs.2,08.93 Lacs pertaining to the discontinuance of the operations at the Aurangabad Factory. Assets pertaining to Aurangabad Factory have been disclosed as Assets held for sale [Refer Note 15]. The Company is making progress in this matter by continuously engaging with the authorities in order to effect transfer of rights in respect of the aforesaid property.

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(A) Rights, Preferences and Restrictions attached to Shares : The Company has one class of Equity Shares having par value of Rs.1 per share. Each Shareholder is eligible for one vote per share held. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend. In the event of liquidation, the Equity Shareholders are eligible to receive the remaining assets of the Company after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding. (C) Shares held by Ultimate Holding Company and its Subsidiaries : (i) 5,44,76,347 (Previous Year : 5,44,76,347) Equity Shares are held by Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A., the Ultimate Holding Company. (ii) 1,48,79,426 (Previous Year : 1,48,79,426) Equity Shares are held by Colgate-Palmolive (Asia) Pte. Ltd., Singapore, Subsidiary of the Ultimate Holding Company. (iii) 563 (Previous Year : 563) Equity Shares are held by Norwood International Incorporated, U.S.A., Subsidiary of the Ultimate Holding Company.

As at March 31, 2015 As at March 31, 2014 Rs. Lacs Rs. Lacs

Note 2 : Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

(To the extent not provided for)

(A) Contingent Liabilities

Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts :

- Excise and Related Matters 38,63.23 38,59.24

- Service Tax Matters 5,81.62 5,81.62

- Income Tax Matters 2,67.07 2,67.07

- Provident Fund Matters 7.37 7.37

- Commercial Matters 1,35.55 1,25.40

Future cash flow in respect of the above, if any, is determinable only on receipt of judgements/decisions pending with the relevant authorities.

Note 3 : Revenue from Operations

(A) The amount of excise duty disclosed as deduction from turnover is the total excise duty for the year except the excise duty related to the difference between the closing stock and opening stock and excise duty paid but not recovered, which has been disclosed as ''Increase/ (Decrease) in Excise Duty on Finished Goods'' in Note 25.

II. Defined Benefit Plans

Contribution to Gratuity Fund (Funded Scheme), Provident Fund (Funded Scheme)# and contribution to Pension Scheme (Non-Funded Scheme)

In accordance with Accounting Standard - 15, actuarial valuation was performed in respect of the aforesaid defined benefit plans based on the following assumptions :

#The Guidance Note on Implementing AS 15, ''Employee Benefits'' issued by the Accounting Standard Board (ASB) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India states that Provident Funds set up by employers that guarantee a specified rate of return and which require interest shortfall to be met by the employer would be defined benefit plans as per para 26(b) of AS 15.

IV. The employee compensation expense for stock options and restricted stock units during the year ended March 31, 2015 is Rs.18,66 Lacs ( Previous Year : Rs.8,41 Lacs) which is borne by Colgate- Palmolive (India) Limited and is included in employee benefits expense.

Note 4 : Operating Leases

(A) The Company has significant operating leases for machinery, office premises, residential premises, warehouses, laptops, printers and vehicles. These lease arrangements include both cancellable and noncancellable leases. Description of significant operating lease arrangements in respect of premises : The Company has given refundable interest free security deposit under the lease agreements. All agreements contain provision for renewal at the option of either party and also include escalation clause. All agreements provide for restriction on sub lease.

(B) The Company has given office premise space under non-cancellable operating lease for a period of 3 years. The rental income from the asset given on lease has been disclosed as "Lease Rentals" under Other Income in Note 22 to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Description of significant operating lease arrangements in respect of premises : The Company has taken refundable interest free security deposit under the lease agreement. Agreement contain provision for renewal at the option of either party. Agreement provide for restriction on sub lease.

Note 5 : Segment Information

The Company has considered the business segment as the primary reporting segment on the basis that risk and returns of the Company is primarily determined by the nature of products and services. Consequently, the Company has considered Geographical Segment as the secondary reporting segment based on sales within India and outside India. The Company has identified ''Personal Care (including Oral Care)'' as its only primary reportable segment, which includes products such as Soaps, Cosmetics and Toilet Preparations.

Note 6 : Disclosure of Related Parties

Related Party Disclosures, as required by Accounting Standard - 18, "Related Party Disclosures", are given below :

i) Ultimate Holding Company : Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A.

ii) Group Companies where : Colgate-Palmolive Mktg. SDN BHD, Malaysia common control exists Colgate-Palmolive East Africa Ltd., Kenya

Colgate-Palmolive Morocco : Colgate-Palmolive Pty. Ltd., South Africa : Colgate-Palmolive (Thailand) Ltd. : Colgate-Palmolive (H.K.) Ltd., Hongkong* : Colgate-Palmolive Management Services (H.K.) Limited : Colgate-Palmolive (China) Co. Ltd., China : Colgate Palmolive (Vietnam) Ltd. : Colgate Sanxiao Company Limited : Colgate-Palmolive SAS, Columbes : Colgate Palmolive Temizlik Urunleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. : Colgate-Palmolive Cameroun S.A., Cameroun : Colgate-Palmolive Romania srl. : Hawley & Hazel Chemical Co., (Zhongshan) Ltd. : Colgate-Palmolive (Eastern) Pte. Ltd., Singapore : Colgate-Palmolive Indústrial Ltda., Brazil : Colgate-Palmolive (Asia) Pte. Ltd., Singapore : Norwood International Incorporated, U.S.A. : Colgate-Palmolive Tanzania Limited

Colgate-Palmolive Pty. Ltd., Boksburg : Colgate Global Business Services Pvt. Ltd. : Colgate-Palmolive Zambia Inc. : Colgate-Palmolive Europe SARL : Colgate-Palmolive S.A., France* : Colgate-Palmolive (Kazakistan) LLP : Colgate-Palmolive Europe SARL, Italy : Mission Hills S.A. DE. C. V., Mexico* : Colgate Palmolive Bt. Ltd., (Blantyre), Malawi : Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals Inc. Carrollton, U.S.A. : Colgate Palmolive S.A. DE. C. V. Mexico* : Colgate-Palmolive Senegal : Colgate-Palmolive Italia S.r.l., Italy : Colgate-Palmolive Belgium S.A./N.V.* : Colgate Philippines Inc. : Colgate-Palmolive Canada Inc* : Colgate-Palmolive Mfg (Poland)* : Colgate-Palmolive S.P.A., Italy

Colgate-Palmolive Services (Poland) Sp.z.o.o : Colgate Palmolive West East Investments, U.S.A. : Tom''s Of Maine, U.S.A. : Colgate-Palmolive Ghana Ltd. : Colgate-Palmolive Europe Sarleu Div : CP Middle East Exports Ltd. : Colgate-Palmolive (Myanmar) Limited

* There are no transactions with the Company during the current year iii) Key Management Personnel : I. Bachaalani (effective October 1, 2014)

: P. Parameswaran (Ms.) (Up to October 1, 2014) : N. Ghate : G. Nthunzi (effective January 1, 2013)

Note 7 : Research and Development expenses of the year for the Company aggregated to Rs.6,76.48 Lacs (Previous Year : Rs. 8,65.80 Lacs).

Note 8 : Exceptional Items for the year ended March 31, 2014 represents total consideration after adjustments to relevant assets and liabilities, on the transfer of the whole of the Company''s "Global Shared Service Organisation" (GSSO Division) as a going concern, by way of a slump sale to Colgate Global Business Services Private Limited (CGBSPL), a 100% subsidiary of the Ultimate Holding Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A., with effect from June 1, 2013.

Note 9 : On April 29, 2015, the Company announced a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) for the employees at the toothpowder manufacturing facility at Waluj, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The scheme was accepted on May 04, 2015 by all affected employees. Post acceptance of the offer by all the workmen under the said Scheme, the toothpowder manufacturing operations at the Aurangabad factory have been discontinued effective May 05, 2015.

Note 10 : Previous year figures have been regrouped wherever necessary to conform with current year''s classification. Signature to Notes 1 to 40

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Note 1 : Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

(To the extent not provided for)

(A) Contingent Liabilities

Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts :

- Excise and Related Matters 38,59.24 38,53.52

- Service Tax Matters 5,81.62 5,81.62

- Income Tax Matters 2,67.07 2,67.07

- Provident Fund Matters 7.37 7.37

- Commercial Matters 1,25.40 1,64.91

Future cash flow in respect of the above, if any, is determinable only on receipt of judgements/decisions pending with the relevant authorities.

(B) Commitments

Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for [net of advances of 187,27.16 118,02.15 Rs. 39,20.80 Lacs (Previous Year: Rs. 54,83.62 Lacs)]

Note 2 : Segment Information

In accordance with the requirements of Accounting Standard - 17 "Segment Reporting", the Company has identified Business Segment as its primary segment. The Company''s Business Segment is "Personal Care (including Oral Care)" and hence it has no other primary reportable segments. Non Reportable Segment has been disclosed as unallocated reconciling item. Segment revenue and Segment expenses have been accounted on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the Company. Assets and liabilities which relate to the enterprise as a whole and are not allocable to the segment on a reasonable basis have been included under unallocated assets/liabilities. Revenue and expenses pertaining to non reportable segment have been disclosed as unallocated results.

Note 3: Research and Development expenses of the year for the Company aggregates Rs. 8,65.80 Lacs (Previous Year: Rs. 8,41.38 Lacs).

Note 4: The Company after obtaining necessary approvals from the Board of Directors and Shareholders, sold and transferred the whole of the Company''s "Global Shared Services Organization" (GSSO Divison) by way of a slump sale to Colgate Global Business Services Private Limited (CGBSPL), a 100% subsidiary of the Ultimate Holding Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A. with effect from June 1, 2013, on a going concern basis for a total consideration of Rs. 59,89 Lacs. This amount, after necessary adjustments to the relevant assets and liabilities of the erstwhile division is shown under "Exceptional Items". The Capital Gain tax arising from the transaction is included in "Tax Expense".

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Mar 31, 2013

Note 1 : Segment Information

In accordance with the requirements of Accounting Standard-17 "Segment Reporting", the Company has identified Business Segment as its primary segment. The Company''s Business Segment is "Personal Care (including Oral Care)" and hence it has no other primary reportable segments. Non-Reportable Segment has been disclosed as unallocated reconciling item. Segment revenue and Segment expenses have been accounted on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the Company. Assets and liabilities which relate to the enterprise as a whole and are not allocable to the segment on a reasonable basis have been included under unallocated assets/liabilities. Revenue and expenses pertaining to non reportable segment have been disclosed as unallocated results.

Note 2 : Disclosure of Related Parties

Related Party Disclosures, as required by Accounting Standard-18, "Related Party Disclosures", are given below :

i) Ultimate Holding Company : Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A.

ii) Group Companies where common control exists

: Colgate-Palmolive (Malaysia) Mktg. SDN BHD, Malaysia

: Colgate-Palmolive East Africa Ltd., Kenya

: Colgate-Palmolive Marocco Limited

: Colgate-Palmolive Pty. Ltd., South Africa

: Colgate-Palmolive (Thailand) Ltd.

: Colgate-Palmolive (H.K.) Ltd., Hongkong

: Colgate-Palmolive Management Services (H.K.) Limited

: Colgate-Palmolive (China) Co. Ltd., China

: Colgate-Palmolive Son Hai Ltd., Vietnam

: Colgate Sanxiao (Consumer Products) Company Limited

: Colgate-Palmolive Temizlik, Urunleri, Turkey

: Colgate-Palmolive Cameroun S.A., Cameroun

: Colgate-Palmolive Romania srl.

: Colgate-Palmolive (Eastern) Pte. Ltd., Singapore

: Colgate-Palmolive Industria E Commercio Ldta, Brazil

: Colgate-Palmolive (Asia) Pte. Ltd., Singapore

: Norwood International Incorporated, U.S.A.

: Colgate-Palmolive Tanzania Limited

: CP Hawley & Hazel Chemical Co., (ZS) Ltd.

: Colgate-Palmolive Zambia Inc.

: Colgate-Palmolive Europe SARL

: Colgate Palmolive Bt. Ltd., Blantyre, Malawi

: Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals Inc. Carrollton, U.S.A.

: Colgate-Palmolive Senegal

: Colgate-Palmolive Gabon

: Colgate-Palmolive Italia S.r.l., Italy

: Colgate Philippines Inc.

: Colgate-Palmolive Canada Inc.

: Colgate-Palmolive Pty. Ltd., Australia

iii) Key Management Personnel : M.V. Deoras (Upto January 31, 2012)

: P. Parameswaran (Ms.) (effective February 1, 2012)

: P.E. Alton (Upto December 31, 2012)

: K. V. Vaidyanathan (Upto November 30, 2011)

: N. Ghate (effective October 1, 2011)

: G. Nthunzi (effective January 1, 2013)

Note 3 : Research and Development expenses of the year for the Company aggregates Rs. 8,41.38 Lacs (Previous Year : Rs. 5,03.40 Lacs).

Note 4 : Appointment of G. Nthunzi as the Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective January 1, 2013, is pending receipt of approval from the Central Government and approval of the Shareholders of the Company will be sought at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. During the year, an aggregate remuneration of Rs. 1,19.22 Lacs has been paid to him.

Note 5 : During the current year, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on March 25, 2013, approved, subject to the consent of the shareholders, to sell and transfer the whole of the Company''s "Global Shared Services Organization" (GSSO Divison) by way of a slump sale to Colgate Global Business Services Private Limited (CGBSPL), a 100% subsidiary of the Ultimate Holding Company, Colgate- Palmolive Company, U.S.A. with effect from June 1, 2013, on a going concern basis for a total consideration of Rs. 59,89.00 Lacs. The consent of the shareholders has been obtained vide a postal ballot.

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Mar 31, 2012

(A) Shares held by Ultimate Holding Company and its Subsidiaries

(i) 5,44,76,347 (Previous Year : 5,44,76,347) Equity Shares are held by Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A., the Ultimate Holding Company.

(ii) 1,48,79,426 (Previous Year : 1,48,79,426) Equity Shares are held by Colgate-Palmolive (Asia) Pte. Ltd., Singapore, Subsidiary of the Ultimate Holding Company.

(iii) 563 (Previous Year : 563) Equity Shares are held by Norwood International Incorporated, U.S.A., Subsidiary of the Ultimate Holding Company.

(B) Rights, Preference and Restriction attached to Shares

The Company has one class of Equity Shares having par value of Rs 1 per share. Each Shareholder is eligible for one vote per share held. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend. In the event of liquidation, the Equity Shareholders are eligible to receive the remaining assets of the Company after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding.

(A) During the previous year, pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation ("the Scheme") sanctioned by the order dated August 11, 2010 of the High Court of Judicature at Andhra Pradesh, CC Healthcare Products Private Limited ("CCH"), 100% subsidiary of the Company, engaged in the business of manufacturing of toothpowder, has been amalgamated with the Company with effect from April 1, 2009. The amalgamation has been accounted as per the Scheme which is in accordance with the "Pooling of Interests" method as prescribed by Accounting Standard (AS-14), 'Accounting for Amalgamations'.

In accordance with the said Scheme:

i) the assets and liabilities of CCH have been taken over by the Company with effect from April 1, 2009 and have been recorded at their respective book values.

ii) General Reserve and Surplus in the Statement of Profit and Loss aggregating Rs 2,56.27 Lacs as on April 1, 2009 of CCH has been transferred to General Reserve.

iii) 2,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs 10 each fully paid in CCH held as an investment by the Company stands cancelled. The deficit of Rs 1,52.89 Lacs between the net assets and reserves taken over from CCH and the book value of investment held by the Company in CCH, after adjustment of dividend payable by CCH, have been adjusted to General Reserve.

(A) There are no delays in payments to Micro and Small enterprises as required to be disclosed under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. The information regarding Micro and Small enterprises has been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis of information available with the Company.

Note 1 : Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

(To the extent not provided for)

(A) Contingent Liabilities

Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts :

- Excise and Related Matters 39,40.70 41,91.42

- Service Tax Matters 4,78.15 5,30.49

- Income Tax Matters 3,10.93 3,10.93

- Provident Fund Matters 7.37 7.37

- Commercial Matters 1,69.13 1,55.41

Future cash flow in respect of the above, if any, is determinable only on receipt of judgements/decisions pending with the relevant authorities.

(A) The amount of excise duty disclosed as deduction from turnover is the total excise duty for the year except the excise duty related to the difference between the closing stock and opening stock and excise duty paid but not recovered, which has been disclosed as 'Increase/(Decrease) in Excise Duty on Finished Goods' in Note 26.

(A) Voluntary Retirement Scheme was offered to the employees at the toothpowder factory in Hyderabad during the year. All the employees have availed the benefit of the said Scheme (Cost Rs 8,22 Lacs) and the manufacturing operations have discontinued.

I. The Guidance Note issued by Actuarial Society of India on Implementing AS-15 issued by the Accounting Standard Board (ASB) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India states that Provident Funds set up by employers that guarantee a specified rate of return and which require interest shortfall to be met by the employer would be Defined Benefit Plans in accordance with paragraph 26(b) of AS-15. Pursuant to the Guidance Note, the actuarial valuation carried out as at March 31, 2012 has determined the liability in respect of the shortfall of interest earnings of Fund as Nil. As per the actuarial valuation report, the interest shortfall liability being "Other Long-term Employee Benefits", detailed disclosures as prescribed in the Accounting Standard are not required.

(A) Research and Development expenses of the year for the Company aggregates Rs 5,03.40 Lacs (Previous Year : Rs 4,32.71 Lacs)

Note 2 : Segment Information

In accordance with the requirements of Accounting Standard-17 "Segment Reporting", the Company has identified Business Segment as its primary segment. The Company's Business Segment is "Personal Care (including Oral Care)" and hence it has no other primary reportable segments. Non Reportable Segment has been disclosed as unallocated reconciling item. Segment revenue and Segment expenses have been accounted on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the Company. Assets and liabilities which relate to the enterprise as a whole and are not allocable to the segment on a reasonable basis have been included under unallocated assets/liabilities. Revenue and expenses pertaining to non reportable segment have been disclosed as unallocated results.

Note 3 : Reversal in Current Tax pertaining to prior year includes reversals for Fringe Benefit Tax of Rs 1,90.19 Lacs (Previous Year : Rs 7,49.02 Lacs).

Note 4 : Appointment of P. Parameswaran (Ms.) as the Managing Director of the Company effective February 1, 2012, is pending receipt of approval from the Central Government and approval of the Shareholders of the Company will be sought at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. During the year, an aggregate remuneration of Rs 61.29 Lacs has been paid to her.

Note 5 : The financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2011 were prepared as per the then applicable, erstwhile Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956. Consequent to the notification of Revised Schedule VI under the Companies Act, 1956, the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2012 are prepared as per Revised Schedule VI. Accordingly, the previous year figures have also been reclassified to conform to this year's classification. The adoption of Revised Schedule VI for previous year figures does not impact recognition and measurement principles followed for preparation of financial statements.

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Mar 31, 2011

Schedule 18 : Employee Benefits

In accordance with Accounting Standard 15 "Employee Benefts", the Company has classified various benefits provided to employees as under:

I Defined Contribution Plans

a. Provident Fund*

b. Superannuation Fund

c. State Defined Contribution Plans

i. Employers Contribution to Employees State Insurance

ii. Employers Contribution to Employees Pension Scheme 1995

* The Guidance on Implementing AS 15, "Employee Benefits" issued by the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) states benefit involving employer established provident funds, which require interest shortfall to be recompensed are to be considered as defined benefit plans. Pending the issuance of the guidance note from the Actuarial Society of India, the Companys actuary has expressed an inability to reliably measure provident fund liabilities. Accordingly, the Company is unable to exhibit the related information.

III Other Employee Benefit Plan

The liability for leave encashment as at the year end is Rs. 12,41.69 Lacs (Previous Year : Rs. 8,73.92 Lacs). Included in Provisions (Refer Schedule 12).

Schedule 19 : Segment Information

In accordance with the requirements of Accounting Standard-17 "Segment Reporting", the Companys Business Segment is "Personal Care (including Oral Care)" and hence it has no other primary reportable segments. Non Reportable Segment has been disclosed as unallocated reconciling item. Segment revenue and Segment expenses have been accounted on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the Company. Assets and liabilities which relate to the enterprise as a whole and are not allocable to the segment on a reasonable basis have been included under unallocated assets/liabilities. Revenue and expenses pertaining to non reportable segment have been disclosed as unallocated results.

Schedule 20 : Disclosure of Related Parties

Related Party Disclosures, as required by Accounting Standard-18, "Related Party Disclosures", are given below:

i) Ultimate Holding Company : Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A.

ii) Subsidiaries : CC Healthcare Products Private Limited

(Merged with the Company during the year with appointed date April 1, 2009)

iii) Group Companies where : Colgate-Palmolive (Malaysia) Mktg. SDN BHD common control exists : Colgate-Palmolive, East Africa Ltd., Kenya

: Colgate-Palmolive, Marocco Limited

: Colgate-Palmolive Pty Ltd., South Africa

: Colgate-Palmolive Pty Ltd., Australia

: Colgate-Palmolive (Thailand) Ltd.

: Colgate-Palmolive (H.K.) Ltd., Hong Kong

: Colgate-Palmolive Management Services (H.K.) Limited

: Colgate-Palmolive (China) Co. Ltd., China (formerly known as Colgate-Palmolive (Guangzhou) Co. Ltd., China)

: Colgate-Palmolive Son Hai Ltd., Vietnam

: Colgate Sanxiao (Consumer Products) Company Limited

: Hawley & Hazel Chemical Company (H.K.) Limited

: Colgate-Palmolive, Temizlik, Urunleri, Turkey

: Colgate-Palmolive Romania srl.

: Colgate-Palmolive (Eastern) Pte. Ltd., Singapore

: Colgate-Palmolive Industria E Commercio Ldta, Brazil

: Colgate-Palmolive (Asia) Pte. Ltd. Singapore

: Colgate-Palmolive Tanzania Limited

: CP Hawley & Hazel Chemical Co., (ZS) Ltd.

: Colgate-Palmolive Zambia Inc.

: Colgate-Palmolive Services Poland

: Colgate-Palmolive (PNG) Limited, PNG

: Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc., Topeka

: Hills Pet Nutrition Manufacturing, s. r. o.

: Colgate-Palmolive Bt Ltd., Blantyre, Malawi

: Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Carrollton, U.S.A.

: Colgate-Palmolive CACE Region, Istanbul, Turkey

: Colgate-Palmolive (Fiji) Ltd.

: Colgate-Palmolive Senegal

iv) Key Management Personnel : Roger Calmeyer (Upto January 31, 2010)

: Mukul Deoras (Effective February 1, 2010)

: Moses Elias (Upto November 30, 2010)

: K. V. Vaidyanathan

: Paul E. Alton (Effective September 1, 2010)

v) Relatives of Key Management Personnel : Mrs. Pratima Elias (Upto November 30, 2010)

Schedule 23 : Contingencies and Commitments

2. Contingent liabilities not provided for in respect of:

(Refer Note 6 on Schedule 17)

(i) Guarantees given by the Company 9,30.00 7,82.00

(ii) Counter Guarantees given to the Banks 4,06.47 3,34.45

(iii) Cheques Discounted with Banks 25.23 85.42

(iv) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts 1,55.41 1,55.20

(v) Excise and Related Matters 41,91.42 19,94.30

(vi) Service Tax Matters 5,30.49 12,49.56

(vii) Income Tax Matters 3,10.93 2,22.26

(viii) Provident Fund Matters 7.37 7.37

Note :

Future cash flow in respect of (iv) to (viii) above, if any, is determinable only on receipt of judgements/decisions pending with the relevant authorities.

Schedule 24 : Others/Contingencies

Note :

Direct/Indirect Taxes

Represents estimates made for probable liabilities arising out of pending disputes/litigations with various tax authorities. The timing of the outflow with regard to the said matter depends on the exhaustion of remedies available to the Company under the law and hence the Company is not able to reasonably ascertain the timing of the outflow.

Schedule 25 : Supplementary Information

Notes :

(i) In terms of the Industrial Entrepreneurs Memoranda filed with the Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi, the aggregate registered annual capacity of toothpaste and toothpowder at Baddi, Goa, Hyderabad and Aurangabad is 165,475 tonnes (Previous Year: 165,475 tonnes) and flavour is 6,675 tonnes (Previous Year: 4,475 tonnes). The annual capacities of the erstwhile Professional Oral Care Products Private Limited (POC) engaged in the manufacture of toothpaste at Goa and CC Healthcare Products Private Limited (CCHL) engaged in the manufacture of toothpowder at Hyderabad have been included in the said annual capacity of 165,475 tonnes following merger of POC and CCHL with the Company from April 1, 2009 in terms of the Orders issued by the Bombay High Court at Goa and Andhra Pradesh High Court sanctioning the respective schemes of Amalgamation of POC and CCHL with the Company.

(ii) The bristling operations for toothbrushes and shave brushes are carried out under manufacturing arrangements with third parties.

(iii) The installed capacity as shown above have been certified by the Executive Vice-President (Manufacturing and Product Supply Chain) and not verified by the Auditors, being a technical matter.

8. There are no delays in payments to Micro and Small enterprises as required to be disclosed under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. The information regarding Micro and Small enterprises has been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis of information available with the Company. This has been relied upon by the Auditors.

Note :

Approval for appointment of Mr. Paul E. Alton as the Whole-time Finance Director & Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective September 1, 2010, will be sought at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. During the year, an aggregate remuneration of Rs. 2,66.03 Lacs has been paid to him.

10. The amount of excise duty disclosed as deduction from turnover is the total excise duty for the year except the excise duty related to the difference between the closing stock and opening stock and excise duty paid but not recovered, which has been disclosed as excise duty expense in "Cost of Goods Sold - Increase/ (Decrease) in Excise Duty on Finished Goods" under Schedule 14 annexed and forming part of Profit and Loss Account.

11. Research and Development expenses of the year for the Company amount to Rs. 4,32.71 Lacs (Previous Year: Rs. 2,97.28 Lacs).

12. (a) Pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation ("the Scheme") sanctioned by the order dated August 11, 2010 of the High Court of Judicature at Andhra Pradesh, CC Healthcare Products Private Limited ("CCH"), 100% subsidiary of the Company, engaged in the business of manufacturing of tooth powder, has been amalgamated with the Company with effect from April 1, 2009. The amalgamation has been accounted as per the Scheme which is in accordance with the "Pooling of Interests" method as prescribed by Accounting Standard (AS-14), Accounting for Amalgamations.

In accordance with the said Scheme :

a) the assets and liabilities of CCH have been taken over by the Company with effect from April 1, 2009 and have been recorded at their respective book values.

b) General Reserve and Profit and Loss Balance aggregating Rs. 2,56.27 Lacs as on April 1, 2009 of CCH has been transferred to General Reserve of the Company.

c) 2,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each fully paid in CCH held as an investment by the Company stands cancelled. The deficit of Rs. 1,52.89 Lacs between the net assets and reserves taken over from CCH and the book value of investment held by the Company in CCH, after adjustment of dividend payable by CCH, have been adjusted to General Reserve.

13. During the previous year, pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation ("the Scheme") sanctioned by the order dated April 16, 2010 of Bombay High Court at Goa, Professional Oral Care Products Private Limited ("POC"), 100% subsidiary of the Company, engaged in the business of manufacturing of toothpaste, was amalgamated with the Company with effect from April 1, 2009. The amalgamation has been accounted as per the Scheme which is in accordance with the "Pooling of Interests" method as prescribed by Accounting Standard (AS-14), Accounting for Amalgamations.

In accordance with the said Scheme :

i) the assets and liabilities of POC have been taken over by the Company with effect from April 1, 2009 and have been recorded at their respective book values.

ii) Capital Reserve of Rs. 2,24.96 Lacs and General Reserve and Profit and Loss Balance aggregating Rs. 6,15.62 Lacs of POC as on April 1, 2009 has been transferred to Capital Reserve and General Reserve of the Company, respectively.

iii) 12,01,200 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each fully paid in POC held as an investment by the Company stands cancelled. The deficit of Rs. 4,02.57 Lacs between the net assets and reserves taken over from POC and the book value of investment held by the Company in POC, after adjustment of dividend payable by POC, have been adjusted to Capital Reserve by Rs. 2,51.46 Lacs and the balance deficit has been adjusted to General Reserve.

14. Current Tax is net of prior year reversals of Fringe Benefit Tax of Rs. 7,49.02 Lacs (Previous Year: Rs. Nil).

15. In view of the Scheme of Amalgamation referred to in Note 12 above, the current year figures are not comparable with those of the previous year.

16. Refer Annexure for additional information pursuant to Part IV of Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956.

17. Previous years figures have been re-grouped and re-arranged wherever necessary.

The Schedules (1 to 25) referred to herein above form an integral part of the financial statements.

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Mar 31, 2010

Employee Benefits

In accordance with Accounting Standard 15 “Employees Benefits”, the Company has classifed various benefits provided to employees as under:

I Defned Contribution Plans

a. Provident Fund *

b. Superannuation Fund

c. State Defned Contribution Plans

i. Employers’ Contribution to Employees’ State Insurance

ii. Employers’ Contribution to Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995.

Segment Information

In accordance with the requirements of Accounting Standard-17 “Segment Reporting”, the Company’s Business Segment is “Personal Care (including Oral Care)” and hence it has no other primary reportable segments. Non Reportable Segment has been disclosed as unallocated reconciling item. Segment revenue and Segment expenses have been accounted on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the Company. Assets and liabilities which relate to the enterprise as a whole and are not allocable to the segment on a reasonable basis have been included under unallocated assets/liabilities. Revenue and expenses pertaining to non reportable segment have been disclosed as unallocated results.

Disclosure of Related Parties

Related Party Disclosures, as required by Accounting Standard 18, “Related Party Disclosures”, are given below:

i) Ultimate Holding Company : Colgate-Palmolive Company, U.S.A.

ii) Subsidiaries

: Professional Oral Care Products Private Limited

(Merged with the Company effective April 1, 2009) : CC Healthcare Products Private Limited : Advanced Oral Care Products Private Limited

(Merged during the year with Professional Oral Care Products

Private Limited effective April 1, 2008) : Colgate-Palmolive (Nepal) Private Limited

(Upto November 19, 2008)

iii) Group Companies where common control exists

: Colgate-Palmolive (Malaysia) Mktg. SDN BHD

: Colgate-Palmolive, East Africa Ltd., Kenya

: Colgate-Palmolive, Marocco Limited

: Colgate-Palmolive Pty Ltd., South Africa

: Colgate-Palmolive Pty Ltd., Australia

: Colgate-Palmolive (Thailand) Ltd.

: Colgate-Palmolive (H.K.) Ltd., Hongkong

: Colgate-Palmolive Management Services (H.K.) Limited

: Colgate-Palmolive (China) Co. Ltd., China

(formely known as Colgate-Palmolive (Guangzhou) Co. Ltd., China)

: Colgate-Palmolive Son Hai Ltd., Vietnam

: Colgate Sanxiao (Consumer Products) Company Limited

: Colgate-Palmolive (U.K.) Limited

: Hawley & Hazel Chemical Company (H.K.) Limited

: Colgate-Palmolive, Temizlik, Urunleri, Turkey

: Colgate-Palmolive Cameroun S.A.

: Colgate-Palmolive Romania srl.

: Mission Hills S.A. DE C.V.

: Colgate-Palmolive (Eastern) Pte Ltd., Singapore

: Colgate-Palmolive Industria E Commercio Ldta, Brazil

: Colgate-Palmolive (Asia) Pte. Ltd., Singapore

: Colgate-Palmolive Tanzania Limited

: CP Hawley & Hazel Chemical Co., (ZS) Ltd.

: Colgate-Palmolive Zambia Inc.

: Colgate-Palmolive Russia

: Colgate-Palmolive Services Poland

: Colgate-Palmolive (PNG) Limited, PNG

: Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc., Topeka

: Colgate Flavours and Fragrances Inc., New York

: Colgate Palmolive Bt Ltd., Blantyre, Malawi

: Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Carrollton, USA

: Colgate Palmolive CACE Region, Istanbul, Turkey

iv) Key Management Personnel

: Roger Calmeyer (Upto January 31, 2010)

: Mukul Deoras (Effective February 1, 2010)

: Moses Elias

: K. V. Vaidyanathan

v) Relatives of Key Management Personnel

: Mrs. Pratima Elias

3. There are no delays in payments to Micro and Small enterprises as required to be disclosed under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. The information regarding Micro and Small enterprises has been determined to the extent such parties have been identifed on the basis of information available with the Company. This has been relied upon by the Auditors.

4. The amount of excise duty disclosed as deduction from turnover is the total excise duty for the year except the excise duty related to the difference between the closing stock and opening stock and excise duty paid but not recovered, which has been disclosed as excised duty expense in “Cost of Goods Sold - Increase / (Decrease) in Excise Duty on Finished Goods” under Schedule 14 annexed and forming part of profit and Loss Account.

5. Research and Development expenses of the year for the Company amount to Rs. 2,97.28 Lacs (Previous Year : Rs. 2,01.56 Lacs).

6. Pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation sanctioned by the order dated April 27, 2009 of the Bombay High Court at Goa, Advanced Oral Care Private Limited (“AOC”) has been amalgamated with Professional Oral Care Products Private Limited (“POC”). Accordingly, 150,000 equity shares of Rs. 100 each fully paid held in AOC by the Company have been cancelled and 300 additional shares of Rs. 100 each fully paid up of POC have been issued to the Company.

7. Pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation (“the Scheme”) sanctioned by the order dated April 16, 2010 of Bombay High Court at Goa, Professional Oral Care Products Private Limited (“POC”), 100% subsidiary of the Company, engaged in the business of manufacturing of toothpaste, has been amalgamated with the Company with effect from April 1, 2009. The amalgamation has been accounted as per the Scheme which is in accordance with the “Pooling of Interests” method as prescribed by Accounting Standard (AS-14), ‘Accounting for Amalgamations’.

In accordance with the said Scheme:

a) the assets, liabilities and reserves of POC have been taken over by the Company with effect from April 1, 2009 and have been recorded at their respective book values.

b) 12,01,200 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each fully paid in POC held as an investment by the Company stands cancelled. The defcit of Rs. 4,02.57 Lacs between the net assets and reserves taken over from POC and the book value of investment held by the Company in POC have been adjusted to Capital Reserve by Rs. 2,51.46 Lacs and the balance defcit has been adjusted to General Reserve.

8. CC Healthcare Products Private Limited (“CCH”), a 100% Subsidiary of the Company, has initiated the process of fling a petition before the High Court of Judicature at Andhra Pradesh for amalgamation with the Company with effect from April 1, 2009.

9. In view of the Scheme of Amalgamation referred to in Note 13 above, the current year figures are not comparable with those of the previous year.

10. Refer Annexure for additional information pursuant to Part IV of Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956.

11. Previous year’s figures have been re-grouped and re-arranged wherever necessary.