Notes to Accounts of Panasonic Energy India Company Ltd.

Mar 31, 2025

k) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past
event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the
obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the Company expects
some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example, under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is
recognised as a separate asset, but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to a
provision is presented in the Statement of Profit and Loss net of any reimbursements.

If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that
refects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the
provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.

Contingent liability is disclosed in the case of:

a) A present obligation arising from the past events, when it is not probable that an outflow of resources will
be required to settle the obligation;

b) A present obligation arising from the past events, when no reliable estimate is possible;

c) A possible obligation arising from the past events, unless the probability of outflow of resources is remote.

Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed.

Commitments include the amount of purchase order (net of advances) issued to parties for completion of assets.
Provisions, contingent liabilities, contingent assets and commitments are reviewed at each balance sheet date.

l) Leases

Company as a lessee

The Company recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-
of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any
lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate
of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset or to restore the site on which it is located, less any lease
incentives received. Certain lease arrangements include the option to extend or terminate the lease before the
end of the lease term.

The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date
to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. Rightof-use assets
are depreciated over the lease term. In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment
losses, if any, and adjusted for certain re-measurements of the lease liability.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the
commencement date, discounted using incremental borrowing rate. For leases with reasonably similar
characteristics, the Company, on a lease by lease basis, may adopt either the incremental borrowing rate
specific to the lease or the incremental borrowing rate for the portfolio as a whole.

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprises of fixed payments, including in¬
substance fixed payments, amounts expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee and the exercise
price under a purchase option that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise, lease payments in an optional
renewal period if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise an extension option.

The lease liability is subsequently remeasured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. It is
remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is
a change in the Company''s estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or if
Company changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option.

When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of
the rightofuse asset or is recorded in the Statement of Profit andLoss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use
asset has been reduced to zero.

Lease liability and the right of use asset have been separately presented in the balance sheet and lease
payments have been classified as financing activities.

The Company has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short term leases that have

a lease term of less than or equal to 12 months with no purchase option and assets with low value leases. The
Company recognises the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense in Statement of Profit and
Loss over the lease term. The related cash flows are classified as operating activities.

m) Fair Value Measurement

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised
within the fair value hierarchy, described as under, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair
value measurement as a whole:

• Level I - Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• Level II - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is directly or indirectly observable.

• Level III - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is unobservable.

The Company does not have any financial instruments which are measured at fair value. The market rate used
for this purpose is based on Level III valuation techniques.

For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Company has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the
basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as
explained above.

This note summarises accounting policy for fair value. Other fair value related disclosures are given in the
relevant notes (Refer Note 34):

1. Disclosures for valuation methods, significant estimates and assumptions

2. Quantitative disclosures of fair value measurement hierarchy

3. Financial instruments (including those carried at amortised cost)

n) OperatingSegments

The Company''s Chairman and Managing Director alongwith Board of Directors allocate resources and assess
the performance of the Company. Thus, they are the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM). The CODM
monitor the operating results of the business as one segment, hence no separate segments need to be
disclosed.

o) Dividend

The Company recognises a liability to pay dividend to equity holders when the distribution is authorised, and the
distribution is no longer at the discretion of the Company. As per the corporate laws in India, a distribution is
authorised when it is approved by the shareholders. A corresponding amount is recognised directly in equity.

p) Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to owners of the Company by the
weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the financial year. The weighted average number
of equity shares outstanding during the period and for all periods presented is adjusted for events, such as bonus
shares, other than the conversion of potential equity shares that have changed the number of equity shares
outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources.

Diluted earnings per share, adjusts 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.

q) Share capital

The paid-up equity capital of the company as on March 31,2025 was INR 750 lakhs. The said shares is listed on
the BSE Limited. There was no change in the paid-up capital of the company, during the year under audit.

Note 4 New and revised Indian Accounting Standards in issue but not yet effective

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) notifies new standards or amendments to the existing standards under
Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules as issued from time to time. For the year ended March 31,
2025, MCA has notified Ind AS - 117 Insurance Contracts and amendments to Ind AS 116 - Leases, relating to
sale and leaseback transactions, applicable to the Company w.e.f. April 1,2024. The Company has reviewed the
new pronouncements and based on its evaluation has determined that it does not have any significant impact in
its financial statements.

Terms/Rights attached to Equity Shares

For all matters submitted to vote in a shareholders meeting of the Company, every holder of an equity share
as reflected in the records of the Company on the date of the shareholders meeting shall have one vote in
respect of each share held. Any dividend declared by the company shall be paid to each holder of Equity
shares in proportion to the number of shares held to total equity shares outstanding as on that date. In the
event of liquidation of the Company all preferential amounts if any shall be discharged by the Company. The
remaining assets of the Company shall be distributed to the holders of equity shares in proportion to the
number of shares held to the total equity shares outstanding as on that date.

Nature and purpose of reserves:

A) Capital state subsidy reserve represents reserve created in earlier years on receipt of State Investment Subsidy
from The Directorate of Industries, Madhya Pradesh.

B) Securities premium is used to record the premium on issue of equity shares. The reserve can be utilised in
accordance with the provisions of the Act.

C) General reserve is created out of profits earned by the Company by way of transfer from surplus in the Statement
of Profit and Loss. The Company can use this reserve for payment of dividend and issue of fully paid-up shares.

D) Retained earnings are the profits that the Company has earned till date, less any transfers to General reserve and
payment of dividend. The amount that can be distributed by the Company as dividends to its equity shareholders
is determined as per the provisions of the Act and the dividend distribution policy of the Company.

In respect of the year ended 31 March 2025, the Board of Directors has proposed Rs 9.42 per share as final
dividend (31 March 2024: 8.85). The dividend to be declared is in accordance with Section 123 of the Act to the
extent it applies to declaration of dividend.

The above claims and assertions where a potential loss is possible, but not probable. The Company believes that
none of the contingencies described below would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial
condition, results of operations or cash flows. Also, the below amount excludes consequential interest and penalty, if
any.

It is not practical for the Company to estimate the closure of these issue and the consequential timing of cash flows if
any, as it is determinable only on receipt of judgement pending with various forum/authorities. The Company has
reviewed all its pending litigations and proceedings and has adequately provided for wherever required.

31. Commitments

Estimated amount of capital contracts remaining to be executed and not provided for (net of advances) is Rs. 10.95
lacs (31 March 2024: is Nil).

32. The Company''s international and specified domestic transactions with associated enterprises are at arm''s length, as
per the independent accountant''s report for the year ended 31 March 2024. The Management believes that the
Company''s international and domestic transactions with associated enterprises post 31 March 2024 continue to be at
arm''s length and that transfer pricing legislations will not have any impact on the Ind AS financial statements,
particularly on the amount of tax expenses for the year and the amount of provision for taxation at the year end.

33. Operating Segments

a. Operating segment

The Company has a single operating segment, namely, "Dry batteries". The operating segments are reported in a
manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The Chairman and
Managing Director (CMD) of the company has been identified as the chief operating decision maker who assesses the
financial performance and position of the company, and makes strategic decisions.

b. Geographical information

The geographical information analyses the company''s revenue and non-current assets by the company''s country of
incorporation (i.e. India) and other countries. In presenting the geographical information, segment revenue has been
based on the geographical location of customers and segment assets which have been based on the geographical
location of the assets.

''# The management assessed that the fair value of cash and cash equivalents, bank balance, trade receivables, other
financial assets, trade payables, lease liability and other financial liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely
due to the short-term maturities of these instruments

Types of inputs are as under:

Input Level I (Directly Observable) : which includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets such as quoted
price for an equity security on Security Exchanges.

Input Level II (Indirectly Observable) : which includes prices in active markets for similar assets such as quoted price for
similar assets in active markets, valuation multiple derived from prices in observed transactions involving similar
businesses, etc.

Input Level III (Unobservable): which includes management''s own assumptions for arriving at a fair value such as
projected cash flows used to value a business, etc.

B. Measurement of fair values

i) Valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs

Since there are no financial instruments measured at Fair Value, this is not relevant.

ii) Transfers between Levels I and II

Since there are no financial instruments measured at Fair Value, this is not relevant.

iii) Level III fair values

There are no items in Level III fair values.

C. Financial risk management

The Company has a well-defined risk management framework. The Board of Directors of the Company has
adopted a Risk Management Policy. The Company has exposure to the following risks arising from financial
instruments:

¦ Credit risk ;

¦ Liquidity risk ; and

¦ Market risk

Risk management framework

The Company’s board of directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s
risk management framework. The board of directors evaluate and exercise independent control over the entire
process of market risk management. The board also recommends risk management objectives and policies.

The Company’s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company,
to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies
and systems are reviewed regularly to refect changes in market conditions and the Company’s activities. The
Company, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to maintain a disciplined and
constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.

The audit committee oversees how management monitors compliance with the company’s risk management
policies and procedures, and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks
faced by the Company. The audit committee is assisted in its oversight role by internal audit. Internal audit
undertakes both regular and adhoc reviews of risk management controls and procedures, the results of which are
reported to the audit committee.

(i) Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument will fail to perform or fail to pay
amounts due causing financial loss to the company. The potential activities where credit risks may arise include
from cash and cash equivalents and security deposits or other deposits and principally from credit exposures to
customers relating to outstanding receivables. The maximum credit exposure associated with financial assets is
equal to the carrying amount. Details of the credit risk specific to the company along with relevant mitigation
procedures adopted have been enumerated below:

Trade and other receivables

The Company’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer.
However, management also considers the factors that may influence the credit risk of its customer base. Majority
of the customers have been associated with the company for a considerable period of time. Company has
established a credit policy under which each new customer is analysed individually for creditworthiness before the
Company’s standard payment and delivery terms and conditions are offered. Sale limits are established for each
customer and reviewed regularly.

An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date based on the facts and circumstances existing on that
date to identify expected losses on account of time value of money and credit risk. The company reviews the
receivables in light of their historical payment patterns and adjusts the same to estimate the expected loss on
account of credit worthiness of the customer or delay in payments leading to loss of time value of money.

As at the end of the reporting periods, the maximum exposure to credit risk for trade and other receivables by
geographic region was as follows:

Other financial assets

Other financial assets includes loan to employees, security deposits, cash and cash equivalents, other bank
balance, etc. Cash and cash equivalents and Bank deposits are placed with banks having good reputation and
past track record with adequate credit rating.

(ii) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its
financial liabilities that are proposed to be settled by delivering cash or other financial asset. The Company’s
financial planning has ensured, as far as possible, that there is sufficient liquidity to meet the liabilities whenever
due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the
Company’s reputation.

Management monitors the Company’s liquidity position and cash and cash equivalents on the basis of expected
cash flows. The Company’s liquidity management policy involves periodic reviews of cash flow projections and
considering the level of liquid assets necessary, monitoring balance sheet, liquidity ratios against internal and
external regulatory requirements.

37. Employee benefits

In accordance with the stipulations of the Indian Accounting Standard 19 “Employee Benefits”, the disclosures of
employee benefits as defined in the Indian Accounting Standard are given below:

Defined contribution plans

The Company makes contributions towards provident fund to defined contribution retirement benefit plan for qualifying
employees. The provident fund is administered by the trust owned and managed by the Company. Under the plan, the
Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll cost to the retirement benefit plan to fund the benefits.

The provident fund plan is operated by the “Panasonic Energy India Company Limited Employees Provident Fund Trust”
(the “Trust”). Eligible employees receive benefits from the said Provident Fund Trust which is a defined contribution plan.
The employees make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund trust equal to a specified percentage of the covered
employee''s salary. The company''s share of 12%, amount pertaining to nation pension scheme is paid to the government
and balance 8.33% is paid to provident fund trust. The minimum interest rate payable by the Trust to the beneficiaries
every year is being notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the short fall, if any,
between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rate.

The Company recognized I NR 210.22 Lakhs (Previous year: INR 202.16 Lakhs) for provident fund contributions.

Defined benefit plans
1) Gratuity

15 days salary (Basic Salary) for each completed year of service. Vesting period is 5 years and the payment is at actual on
retirement, resignation, termination, disablement or death.

Scheme is funded with LIC. The liability for gratuity as below is recognised on the basis of actuarial valuation.

The Company makes contribution to LIC for gratuity benefits according to the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

The Company recognizes the liability towards the gratuity at each Balance Sheet date.

The most recent actuarial valuation of the defined benefit obligation for gratuity was carried out at 31 March 2025 by an
actuary. The present value of the defined benefit obligations and the related current service cost and past service cost,
were measured using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognises each period of service as giving rise to
additional unit of benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation. Scheme is funded
through LIC.

41. 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 transactions with companies struck off.

(iii) The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with ROC beyond the
statutory period,

(iv) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year.

(v) The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies), including
foreign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that the 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) The Company have not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities
(Funding Party) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the 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 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

(viii) Company has not been declared willful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or government or any
government authority.

(ix) Information with regards to other matters as required by Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 are either
nil or not applicable to the company.

42. The Indian Parliament has approved the Code on Social Security, 2021 (‘Code’) which may likely to impact the
contributions made by the Company towards Provident Fund and Gratuity. The Company will assess the impact
and its evaluation once the corresponding rules are notified and will give appropriate impact in the financial
statements in the period in which the Code becomes effective and the related rules are notified.

43. All material events occurring after the balance sheet date upto the date of approval of financial statements by the
Board of Directors on 21 May 2025, have been considered, disclosed and adjusted, wherever applicable, as per
the requirements of Ind AS 10 - Events after the Reporting Period.

44. The financial statements are approved for issue by the Board of Directors in their meeting held on May 21,2025.

As per our report of even date For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of

Panasonic Energy India Company Limited
^{For B} S ^{R and Co} CIN-L31400GJ1972PLC002091

Chartered Accountants

Akinori Isomura Jayesh Mehta

Firm Registration No: 128510W

Chairman & Managing Director Director

Sulabh Kumar Kedia DIN: 09382377 DIN: 10529297

P_art_ner Place: Osaka (Japan) Place: Vadodara (GJ)

Membership No. 066380

^ Srishti Jain Harsh Agarwal

Pl_{ace :} M_umb_ai Company Secretary Chief Financial Officer

Place : Pithampur (MP) Place : Pithampur (MP)

^{Date : May 21 2025} Date : May 21, 2025 Date : May 21,2025

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a) Deposits maintained by the Company with banks comprise of time deposits which can be withdrawn by the Company at any point without prior notice or penalty on the principal amount.

b) Earmarked balances pertain to amounts deposited in unclaimed dividend accounts which are earmarked for payment of dividends and cannot be used for any other purpose.

c) Margin money deposits consists of margin money against bank guarantees.

Terms/Rights attached to Equity Shares

For all matters submitted to vote in a shareholders meeting of the Company, every holder of an equity share as reflected in the records of the Company on the date of the shareholders meeting shall have one vote in respect of each share held. Any dividend declared by the company shall be paid to each holder of Equity shares in proportion to the number of shares held to total equity shares outstanding as on that date. In the event of liquidation of the Company all preferential amounts if any shall be discharged by the Company. The remaining assets of the Company shall be distributed to the holders of equity shares in proportion to the number of shares held to the total equity shares outstanding as on that date.

Nature and purpose of reserves:

A) Capital state subsidy reserve represents reserve created in earlier years on receipt of State Investment Subsidy from The Directorate of Industries, Madhya Pradesh.

B) Securities premium is used to record the premium on issue of equity shares. The reserve is utilised in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

C) General reserve is created out of profits earned by the Company by way of transfer from surplus in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The Company can use this reserve for payment of dividend and issue of fully paid-up shares.

D) Retained earnings are the profits that the Company has earned till date, less any transfers to General reserve and payment of dividend. The amount that can be distributed by the Company as dividends to its equity shareholders is determined as per the provisions of the Act and the dividend distribution policy of the Company.

In respect of the year ended 31 March 2024, the Board of Directors has proposed Rs 8.85 per share as final dividend (31 March 2023: nil). The dividend to be declared is in accordance with Section 123 of the Act to the extent it applies to declaration of dividend.

E) Remeasurements of defined benefit liability / asset comprises of actuarial gains and losses and return on plan asset (excluding interest income).

a) Payment towards trade payables is made as per the terms and conditions of the contract / purchase orders. The average credit period for purchase of materials and traded products ranges from 30 to 45 days.

b) The Company’s exposure to currency and liquidity risks related to trade payables is disclosed in Note 34.

c) c) Under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, (MSMED) which came into force from 2 October 2006, certain disclosures are required to be made relating to Micro, Small and Medium enterprises. On the basis of the information and records available with the Management, dues to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises have been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis of information collected by the Management till date and relied upon by the auditors. The disclosures as required by Section 22 of the MSMED Act are given below:

Contingent liabilities	(Amounts in INR Lakhs)
Particulars	For Year ended 31 March 2024	For Year ended 31 March 2023
a) Disputed Excise / Service tax matters pending before Assessing/Appellate Authorities	214.50	227.50
b) Income tax matters	401.12	401.12
c) Sales Tax / VAT matters and Goods and service tax	310.15	221.84
d) Bank Guarantees	68.22	68.22
e) Others*	93.01	93.01
f) Claims from employees and former employees g) The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India (“SC”) by their order dated February 28, 2019, in the case of Surya Roshani Limited & others v/s EPFO, set out the principles based on which allowances paid to the employees should be identified for inclusion in basic wages for the purposes of computation of Provident Fund contribution. Subsequently, a review petition was filed	Amount unascertainable	Amount unascertainable
against this decision which has been dismissed by SC on 28 August 2019.	Amount	Amount
In view of management, guidelines directed under SC judgement has been implemented w.e.f. 01 August 2019. In addition, the Sc judgement hasn’t expressed whether this effect shall be prospectively or retrospectively, the impact before 01 April 2019, if any, is not ascertainable and consequently no financial effect has been provided for in the accounts. Accordingly, this has been disclosed as a contingent liability in the financial statements.	unascertainable	unascertainable
* Other disputed matters involves claims lodged by transporters, vendors, ex-employees and other local authorities at various forums.

It is not practical for the Company to estimate the closure of these issue and the consequential timing of cash flows if any, as it is determinable only on receipt of judgement pending with various forum/authorities. The company does not expect any reimbrusement in respect of the above contingent liabilities. The Company has reviewed all its pending litigations and proceedings and has adequately provided for wherever required.

31. Commitments

Estimated amount of capital contracts remaining to be executed and not provided for (net of advances) is Nil. (31 March 2023: INR 60.76 Lakhs)

32. The Company''s international and specified domestic transactions with associated enterprises are at arm''s length, as per the independent accountant''s report for the year ended 31 March 2023. The Management believes that the Company''s international and domestic transactions with associated enterprises post 31 March 2023 continue to be at arm''s length and that transfer pricing legislations will not have any impact on the Ind AS financial statements, particularly on the amount of tax expenses for the year and the amount of provision for taxation at the year end.

33. Segment information

a. Operating segment

The Company has a single operating segment, namely, "Dry batteries". The operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the company has been identified as the chief operating decision maker who assesses the financial performance and position of the company, and makes strategic decisions.

b. Geographical information

The geographical information analyses the company''s revenue and non-current assets by the company''s country of incorporation (i.e. India) and other countries. In presenting the geographical information, segment revenue has been based on the geographical location of customers and segment assets which have been based on the geographical location of the assets.

''# Fair value of financial assets and liablities measured at amortised cost is not materially different from the amortised cost. Further, impact of time value of money is not significant for the financial instruments classified as current. Accordingly, the fair value has not been disclosed seperately.

Types of inputs are as under:

Input Level I (Directly Observable) : which includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets such as quoted price for an equity security on Security Exchanges.

Input Level II (Indirectly Observable) : which includes prices in active markets for similar assets such as quoted price for similar assets in active markets, valuation multiple derived from prices in observed transactions involving similar businesses, etc.

''Input Level III (Unobservable): which includes management''s own assumptions for arriving at a fair value such as projected cash flows used to value a business, etc.

B. Measurement of fair values

i) Valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs

Since there are no financial instruments measured at Fair Value, this is not relevant.

ii) Transfers between Levels I and II

Since there are no financial instruments measured at Fair Value, this is not relevant.

iii) Level III fair values

There are no items in Level III fair values.

C. Financial risk management

The Company has a well-defined risk management framework. The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy. The Company has exposure to the following risks arising from financial instruments:

¦ Credit risk ;

¦ Liquidity risk ; and

¦ Market risk

Risk management framework

The Company’s board of directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework. The board of directors evaluate and exercise independent control over the entire process of market risk management. The board also recommends risk management objectives and policies.

The Company’s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company’s activities. The Company, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to maintain a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.

The audit committee oversees how management monitors compliance with the company’s risk management policies and procedures, and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Company. The audit committee is assisted in its oversight role by internal audit. Internal audit undertakes both regular and adhoc reviews of risk management controls and procedures, the results of which are reported to the audit committee.

(i) Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument will fail to perform or fail to pay amounts due causing financial loss to the company. The potential activities where credit risks may arise include from cash and cash equivalents and security deposits or other deposits and principally from credit exposures to customers relating to outstanding receivables. The maximum credit exposure associated with financial assets is equal to the carrying amount. Details of the credit risk specific to the company along with relevant mitigation procedures adopted have been enumerated below:

Trade and other receivables

The Company’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. However, management also considers the factors that may influence the credit risk of its customer base. Majority of the customers have been associated with the company for a considerable period of time. Company has established a credit policy under which each new customer is analysed individually for creditworthiness before the Company’s standard payment and delivery terms and conditions are offered. Sale limits are established for each customer and reviewed regularly.

An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date based on the facts and circumstances existing on that date to identify expected losses on account of time value of money and credit risk. The company reviews the receivables in light of their historical payment patterns and adjusts the same to estimate the expected loss on account of credit worthiness of the customer or delay in payments leading to loss of time value of money.

As at the end of the reporting periods, the maximum exposure to credit risk for trade and other receivables by geographic region was as follows:

The above receivables which are past due but not impaired are assessed on case-to-case basis. The instances pertain to third party customers which have a proven creditworthiness record. Management is of the view that these financial assets are not impaired as there has not been any adverse change in credit quality and are envisaged as recoverable based on the historical payment behaviour and extensive analysis of customer credit risk, including underlying customers’ credit ratings, if they are available. Consequently, no additional provision has been created on account of expected credit loss on the receivables. There are no other classes of financial assets that are past due but not impaired. The provision for impairment of trade receivables, movement of which has been provided below, is not significant / material. The concentration of credit risk is limited due to fact that the customer base is large and unrelated.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets includes loan to employees, security deposits, cash and cash equivalents, other bank balance, etc. Cash and cash equivalents and Bank deposits are placed with banks having good reputation and past track record with adequate credit rating. The amounts for other financial assets is not material and hence, exposure to credit risk is not considered to be significant.

(ii) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are proposed to be settled by delivering cash or other financial asset. The Company’s financial planning has ensured, as far as possible, that there is sufficient liquidity to meet the liabilities whenever due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company’s reputation.

Management monitors the Company’s liquidity position and cash and cash equivalents on the basis of expected cash flows. The Company’s liquidity management policy involves periodic reviews of cash flow projections and considering the level of liquid assets necessary, monitoring balance sheet, liquidity ratios against internal and external regulatory requirements.

Exposure to liquidity risk

The following are the remaining contractual maturities of financial liabilities at the reporting date. The amounts are gross and undiscounted, and include estimated interest payments and exclude the impact of netting agreements.

(iii) Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices - such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates - will affect the Company’s income. Market risk is attributable to all market risk sensitive financial instruments including foreign currency receivables and payables and debt. The Company does not enter into any derivatives.

(a) Currency Risk

The functional currency of the Company is Indian Rupees. The Company has exposure of receivables and payables in foreign currency (USD & JPY). However, the exposure is not significant looking at the present business of the Company.

(b) Interest rate risk

There are no financial assets or financial liabilities which are at floating interest rate. Accordingly, there is no interest risk.

35. Capital management

The Company’s objective is to maintain a strong capital base to ensure sustained growth in business. The Company’s management focusses to maintain an optimal structure that balances growth and maximizes shareholder value. The Company is predominantly equity financed. Further, the Company has sufficient cash and cash equivalents and financial assets which are liquid to meet its financial obligations.

All transactions with related parties are priced on arms lenth basis and are to be settled in cash within six month of reporting date.

37. Employee benefits

In accordance with the stipulations of the Indian Accounting Standard 19 “Employee Benefits”, the disclosures of employee benefits as defined in the Indian Accounting Standard are given below:

Defined contribution plans

The Company makes contributions towards provident fund to defined contribution retirement benefit plan for qualifying employees. The provident fund is administered by the trust owned and managed by the Company. Under the plan, the Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll cost to the retirement benefit plan to fund the benefits.

The provident fund plan is operated by the “Panasonic Energy India Company Limited Employees Provident Fund Trust” (the “Trust”). Eligible employees receive benefits from the said Provident Fund Trust which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employees and the Company make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund Plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee''s salary. The minimum interest rate payable by the Trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the short fall, if any, between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rate.

The Company recognized I NR 202.16 Lakhs (Previous year: INR 206.08 Lakhs) for provident fund contributions.

Defined benefit plans 1) Gratuity

15 days salary (Basic Salary) for each completed year of service. Vesting period is 5 years and the payment is at actual on retirement, resignation, termination, disablement or death.

Scheme is funded with LIC. The liability for gratuity as below is recognised on the basis of actuarial valuation.

The Company makes contribution to LIC for gratuity benefits according to the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

The Company recognizes the liability towards the gratuity at each Balance Sheet date.

The most recent actuarial valuation of the defined benefit obligation for gratuity was carried out at 31 March 2024 by an actuary. The present value of the defined benefit obligations and the related current service cost and past service cost, were measured using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognises each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation. Scheme is funded through LIC.

These plans typically expose the Company to actuarial risks such as: Salary Risk, investment risk, interest rate risk, asset liability matching risk and mortality risk.

2) Provident fund

The Company has established an Employee Provident Fund T rust administered by the Company to which both the employee and employer make monthly contribution. The Company''s contribution to the Provident Fund for all employees is charged to Statement of Profit and Loss. In case of any liability arising due to shortfall between the return from its investments and the administered interest rate, the same is required to be provided by the Company. The actuary has provided an actuarial valuation and indicated that the interest shortfall liability is INR Nil. The Company has contributed the following amounts towards Provident Fund during the respective period ended:

39. Leases

As a lessee:

The Company’s significant leasing arrangements are mainly in respect of office / residential premises & IT equipment. Leases typically run in a range from 11 months to 5 years, with an option to renew the lease after that date. The Company previously used to classify leases as operating or finance leases based on its assessment of whether the lease transferred significantly all of the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the underlying asset to the Company.

TThe Company has adopted Ind AS 116 "Leases" with effect from 1 April 2019 i.e. date of transition with modified prospective approach. The Company has elected to account for short-term and low value leases using the practical expedient as given in the standard. Instead of recognising a right-of-use asset and lease liability, the payments in relation to these are recognised as an expense in profit or loss. The 5 years government bond rate of 6.93% has been applied to lease liabilities recognised in the balance sheet at the date of initial application. Company''s short term and low value consists of office premises taken on lease for a period of 11 months months which are renewable by mutual consent or mutually agreed terms. The aggregate of such lease rentals are charged as "Rent".

The Company used following practical expedients when applying Ind AS 116 :

- did not recognise right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases for which the lease term ends within 12 months of the date of initial application;

- did not recognise right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases of low value assets;

- excluded initial direct costs from the measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application; and

- used hindsight when determining the lease term.

41. 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 transactions with companies struck off.

(iii) The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with ROC beyond the statutory period,

(iv) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year.

(v) The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that the Intermediary shall:

a. 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) The Company have not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Funding Party) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the 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 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

42. Exceptional items of previous year includes - Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) of INR 795.09 lakhs given to eligible employees in the previous year on account of consolidation of operations of the Company by shifting manufacturing operations from the Vadodara- Gujarat plant to its existing Pithampur - Madhya Pradesh plant.

43. The Indian Parliament has approved the Code on Social Security, 2021 (‘Code’) which may likely to impact the contributions made by the Company towards Provident Fund and Gratuity. The Company will assess the impact and its evaluation once the corresponding rules are notified and will give appropriate impact in the standalone financial statements in the period in which the Code becomes effective and the related rules are notified.

44. All material events occurring after the balance sheet date upto the date of approval of financial statements by the Board of Directors on 28 May 2024, have been considered, disclosed and adjusted, wherever applicable, as per the requirements of Ind AS 10 - Events after the Reporting Period.

45. The financial statements are approved for issue by the Board of Directors in their meeting held on May 28, 2024.

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Mar 31, 2018

Note 1

Company overview

Panasonic Energy India Co. Ltd. (''the Company'') is a company domiciled in India and incorporated under the provisions of Companies Act, 1956. The Company has its registered office at GIDC Makarpura, Vadodara - 390010, Gujarat. The Company is engaged in business of manufacturing dry cell batteries and lighting products.

Note 2

Basis of preparation of Ind AS financial statements Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (''Ind AS'') as per the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 prescribed under Section 133 of Companies Act, 2013 (the ''Act'') and rules issued thereunder.

The Company''s financial statements upto and for the year ended 31 March, 2018 were prepared in accordance with the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, prescribed under Section 133 of the Act and rules issued thereunder.

As these financial statements are the first financial statements prepared in accordance with Ind AS, Ind AS 101 - “Firsttime Adoption of Indian Accounting Standards” has been applied. Refer note 40 for an explanation of how the transition to Ind AS has affected the previously reported financial position, financial performance and cash flows.

These Ind AS financial statements were authorised for issue by the Company''s Board of Directors on 28 May, 2018

Functional and presentation currency

These Ind AS financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (INR) which is the Company''s functional currency. Basis of measurement

These Ind AS financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for defined benefit plans - net defined benefit (asset) / liabilities which have been measured at fair value based on principles of Ind AS 19 -’’Employee benefits”.

Use of estimates and judgement

The preparation and presentation of Ind AS financial statements requires the management of the Company to make certain judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Ind AS financial statements and notes thereto. Such estimates and assumptions are based on management''s evaluation of relevant facts and circumstances as on the date of Ind AS financial statements. The actual outcome may differ from these estimates. Management believes these assumptions are reasonable and prudent.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to the accounting estimates are recognised prospectively.

Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and judgments are reviewed on an ongoing basis. 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 circumstance. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and future periods are affected.The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimating uncertainty at the reporting date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are described below:

a) Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE)

The evaluation of applicability of indicators of impairment of assets requires assessment of external factors (significant decline in asset''s value, significant changes in the technological, market, economic or legal environment, market interest rates etc.) and internal factors (obsolescence or physical damage of an asset, poor economic performance of the asset etc.) which could result in significant change in recoverable amount of the PPE.

b) Determination of the estimated useful lives

Useful lives of all PPE are based on the estimation done by the management which is in line with the useful lives as prescribed in Part ''C'' of Schedule II to the Act. In cases, where the useful lives are different from those prescribed in Schedule II and in case of intangible assets, they are estimated by management based on technical advice, taking into account the nature of the asset, the estimated usage of the asset, the operating conditions of the asset, past history of replacement, anticipated technological changes, manufacturers'' warranties and maintenance support.

c) Current and deferred taxes

Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of current and deferred taxes that can be recognised, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies.

d) Employee benefits

Management''s estimate of the Company''s obligation is determined based on actuarial valuation. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases and mortality rates. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its long-term nature, these liabilities are highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date. The parameter most subject to change is the discount rate. In determining the appropriate discount rate for plans operated in India, the management considers the interest rates of government bonds. Future salary increases and gratuity increases are based on expected future inflation rates for India. Refer Note 37 for details of the key assumptions used in determining the accounting of these plans.

Note 3

Recent accounting pronouncement

Ind AS 115- Revenue from Contract with Customers

Ind AS 115 establishes a comprehensive framework for determining whether, how much and when revenue is recognized. It replaces existing revenue recognition guidance, including Ind AS 18 Revenue and Ins AS 11 Construction Contracts. The core principle of the new standard that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Further, the new standard requires enhanced disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity''s contracts with customers. This Standard permits two possible methods of transition i.e. retrospective approach and modified retrospective method. Based on the preliminary assessment, the Company does not expect any significant impacts on transition to Ind AS 115. This assessment is based on currently available information and may be subject to changes arising from further reasonable and supportable information when the standard will be adopted. The quantitative impacts would be finalized based on a detailed assessment which has been initiated to identify the key impacts along with evaluation of appropriate transition options to be considered.

Amendments to existing Ind AS

The following amended standards are not expected to have a significant impact on the Company''s standalone financial statements. This assessment is based on currently available information and may be subject to changes arising from further reasonable and supportable information being made available to the Company when it will adopt the respective standards.

a) Ind AS 40 - Investment Property - The amendment lays down the principle regarding the transfer of asset to, or from, investment property.

b) Ind AS 21 - The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates - The amendment lays down principles to determine the date of transaction when a company recognizes a non-monetary prepayment asset or deferred income liability

c) Ind AS 12 - Income Taxes - The amendments explains that determining temporary differences and estimating probable future taxable profit against which deductible temporary differences are assessed for utilization are two separate steps.

Note:

The Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of its Property Plant & Equipment (PPE) recognised as of 01 April, 2016 (transition date) measured as per the previous Indian GAAP and used that carrying value as its deemed cost as on the transition date as per Para D7AA of Ind AS 101. Refer below table for the gross block value and the accumulated depreciation on 01 April, 2016 under previous Indian GAAP (IGAAP):

a) Deposits maintained by the Company with banks comprise of time deposits which can be withdrawn by the Company at any point without prior notice or penalty on the principal amount.

b) Earmarked balances pertain to amounts deposited in unclaimed dividend accounts which are earmarked for payment of dividends and cannot be used for any other purpose.

c) Margin money deposits consists of margin money against bank guarantees.

d) During the previous year, the Company had disclosed specified bank notes or other denomination notes as defined in the MCA Notification GSR 308 (E) dated 30 March, 2017 on the details of Specified bank Notes (SBN) held and transacted during the period from 08 November, 2016 to 30 December, 2016 as below :

*For the purpose of this clause, the term '' Specified Bank Notes'' shall have same meaning provided in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs number S.O.3407(E), dated 08 November, 2016.

The aforesaid disclosures regarding details of specified bank notes held and transacted during 08 November, 2016 to 30 December, 2016 has not been made for the financial year 2017-18 since the requirement does not pertain to financial year ended 31 March, 2018.

Terms / Rights attached to Equity Shares

For all matters submitted to vote in a shareholders meeting of the Company, every holder of an equity share as reflected in the records of the Company on the date of the shareholders meeting shall have one vote in respect of each share held. Any dividend declared by the company shall be paid to each holder of Equity shares in proportion to the number of shares held to total equity shares outstanding as on that date. In the event of liquidation of the Company all preferential amounts if any shall be discharged by the Company. The remaining assets of the Company shall be distributed to the holders of equity shares in proportion to the number of shares held to the total equity shares outstanding as on that date.

Nature and purpose of reserves:

1) Capital state subsidy reserve represents reserve created in earlier years on receipt of State Investment Subsidy from The Directorate of Industries, Madhya Pradesh.

2) Securities premium is used to record the premium on issue of equity shares. The reserve is utilised in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

3) General reserve is created out of profits earned by the Company by way of transfer from surplus in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The Company can use this reserve for payment of dividend and issue of fully paid-up shares.

4) Retained earnings are the profits that the Company has earned till date, less any transfers to General reserve and payment of dividend. The amount that can be distributed by the Company as dividends to its equity shareholders is determined as per the provisions of the Act and the dividend distribution policy of the Company. In respect of the year ended 31 March, 2018, the Board of Directors has proposed a final dividend of INR 7 per share to be paid on fully paid equity shares. This equity dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and has not been included as a liability in these Ind AS financial statements. The total estimated equity dividend to be paid is INR 525.00 Lakhs and the dividend distribution tax thereon amounts to INR 107.92 Lakhs. The proposed dividend for the previous year was INR 5.50 per equity share.

5) Remeasurements of defined benefit liability / asset comprises of actuarial gains and losses and return on plan asset (excluding interest income).

a) Payment towards trade payables is made as per the terms and conditions of the contract / purchase orders. The average credit period for purchase of materials and traded products ranges from 30 to 45 days.

b) The Company''s exposure to currency and liquidity risks related to trade payables is disclosed in Note 36.

c) Under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, (MSMED) which came into force from 02 October, 2006, certain disclosures are required to be made relating to Micro, Small and Medium enterprises. On the basis of the information and records available with the management of the Company, dues to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises have been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis of information collected by the management till date and relied upon by the auditors. The disclosures as required by Section 22 of the MSMED Act are given below:

4 Commitments

Estimated amount of capital contracts remaining to be executed and not provided for (net of advances) is INR 0.28 Lakhs (Previous year: INR 52.49 Lakhs)

5 The Company''s international and domestic transactions with associated enterprises are at arm''s length, as per the independent accountant''s report for the year ended 31 March, 2017. The Management believes that the Company''s international and domestic transactions with associated enterprises post 31 March, 2017 continue to be at arm''s length and that transfer pricing legislations will not have any impact on the Ind AS financial statements, particularly on the amount of tax expenses for the year and the amount of provision for taxation at the year end.

6 During the previous year, the Competition Commission of India (''the Commission'') under Regulation 5 of the Competition Commission of India (Lesser Penalty) Regulations, 2009 (''Lesser Penalty Regulations'') read with Section 46 of the Competition Act, 2002, carried out investigations in the complaint of cartelisation amongst the Company and two other Indian manufacturer companies, with respect to controlling the distribution and pricing of zinc-carbon dry cell batteries in India during the period 20 May, 2009 to 23 August, 2016 in contravention of the provisions of Section 3(3) read with Section 3(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.

The Commission''s investigations have been completed and subsequent to year end, the Company received the Commission''s Order dated 19 April, 2018 wherein the Commission granted relief to the Company under Regulation 5 of Lesser Penalty Regulations read with Section 46 of the Competition Act, 2002 by confirming 100% reduction in penalty leviable on the Company under the Competition Act, 2002. The investigations of the Commission also included two other Indian manufacturer companies, who have preferred an appeal before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) for reduction in quantum of penalty levied on them by the Commission. Appeals have also been filed by the individuals of those respective companies for reduction in penalty. Based on the assessment of hearings at the NCLAT till date, the Company''s external counsel have observed that relief granted by the Commission to the Company has not been challenged by the other parties. The matter is currently pending before the NCLAT and accordingly, no adjustments are required to be made in the Ind AS financial statements.

7 Operating segments

The business of the Company mainly comprises of sale of “Dry Cell Batteries” which has been identified as a single reportable segment for the purpose of Ind AS 108 on ''Operating Segments''.

Entity-wide disclosures as required under Ind AS 108 are as under:

Segment revenue from “Dry Cell Batteries” represents revenue generated from external customers are less than 10% of the total revenue and hence the Company has only single geographical segment to be reported.

All assets are located in the company''s country of domicile.

Further, the Company does not have revenue more than 10% of total revenue from single customer.

- Fair value of financial assets and liablities measured at amortised cost is not materially different from the amortised cost. Further, impact of time value of money is not significant for the financial instruments classified as current. Accordingly, the fair value has not been disclosed seperately.

Types of inputs are as under:

Input Level I (Directly Observable) : which includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets such as quoted price for an equity security on Security Exchanges.

Input Level II (Indirectly Observable) : which includes prices in active markets for similar assets such as quoted price for similar assets in active markets, valuation multiple derived from prices in observed transactions involving similar businesses, etc.

Input Level III (Unobservable): which includes management''s own assumptions for arriving at a fair value such as projected cash flows used to value a business, etc.

B. Measurement of fair values

i) Valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs

Since there are no financial instruments measured at Fair Value, this is not relevant.

ii) Transfers between Levels I and II

Since there are no financial instruments measured at Fair Value, this is not relevant.

iii) Level III fair values

There are no items in Level III fair values.

C. Financial risk management

The Company has a well-defined risk management framework. The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy. The Company has exposure to the following risks arising from financial instruments:

- Credit risk;

- Liquidity risk; and

- Market risk

Risk management framework

The Company''s Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company''s risk management framework. The Board of Directors evaluate and exercise independent control over the entire process of market risk management. The board also recommends risk management objectives and policies.

The Company''s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company''s activities. The Company, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to maintain a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.

The Audit Committee oversees how management monitors compliance with the Company''s risk management policies and procedures, and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Company. The Audit Committee is assisted in its oversight role by internal audit. Internal audit undertakes both regular and adhoc reviews of risk management controls and procedures, the results of which are reported to the audit committee.

(i) Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument will fail to perform or fail to pay amounts due causing financial loss to the Company. The potential activities where credit risks may arise include from cash and cash equivalents and security deposits or other deposits and principally from credit exposures to customers relating to outstanding receivables. The maximum credit exposure associated with financial assets is equal to the carrying amount. Details of the credit risk specific to the Company along with relevant mitigation procedures adopted have been enumerated below:

Trade and other receivables

The Company''s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. However, management also considers the factors that may influence the credit risk of its customer base. Majority of the customers have been associated with the Company for a considerable period of time. Company has established a credit policy under which each new customer is analysed individually for creditworthiness before the Company''s standard payment and delivery terms and conditions are offered. Sale limits are established for each customer and reviewed regularly.

An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date based on the facts and circumstances existing on that date to identify expected losses on account of time value of money and credit risk. The Company reviews the receivables in light of their historical payment patterns and adjusts the same to estimate the expected loss on account of credit worthiness of the customer or delay in payments leading to loss of time value of money.

As at the end of the reporting periods, the maximum exposure to credit risk for trade and other receivables by geographic region was as follows:

The above receivables which are past due but not impaired are assessed on case-to-case basis. The instances pertain to third party customers which have a proven creditworthiness record. Management is of the view that these financial assets are not impaired as there has not been any adverse change in credit quality and are envisaged as recoverable based on the historical payment behaviour and extensive analysis of customer credit risk, including underlying customers'' credit ratings, if they are available. Consequently, no additional provision has been created on account of expected credit loss on the receivables. There are no other classes of financial assets that are past due but not impaired. The provision for impairment of trade receivables, movement of which has been provided below, is not significant / material. The concentration of credit risk is limited due to fact that the customer base is large and unrelated.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets includes loan to employees, security deposits, cash and cash equivalents, other bank balance, etc. Cash and cash equivalents and Bank deposits are placed with banks having good reputation and past track record with adequate credit rating. The amounts for other financial assets is not material and hence, exposure to credit risk is not considered to be significant.

(ii) Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are proposed to be settled by delivering cash or other financial asset. The Company''s financial planning has ensured, as far as possible, that there is sufficient liquidity to meet the liabilities whenever due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company''s reputation.

Management monitors the Company''s liquidity position and cash and cash equivalents on the basis of expected cash flows. The Company''s liquidity management policy involves periodic reviews of cash flow projections and considering the level of liquid assets necessary, monitoring balance sheet, liquidity ratios against internal and external regulatory requirements.

Exposure to liquidity risk

The following are the remaining contractual maturities of financial liabilities at the reporting date. The amounts are gross and undiscounted, and include estimated interest payments and exclude the impact of netting agreements.

(iii) Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices - such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates - will affect the Company''s income. Market risk is attributable to all market risk sensitive financial instruments including foreign currency receivables and payables and debt. The Company does not enter into any derivatives.

(a) Currency Risk

The functional currency of the Company is Indian Rupees. The Company has exposure of receivables and payables in foreign currency (USD). However, the exposure is not significant looking at the present business of the Company.

8 Capital Management

The Company''s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business. The Board of Directors seeks to maintain a balance between the higher returns that might be possible with higher levels of borrowings and the advantages and security afforded by a sound capital position. The Company monitors capital using a ratio of ''Debt'' to ''Equity''. For this purpose, ''Debt'' is meant to include long-term borrowings, short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term borrowings. ''Equity'' comprises all components of equity. The Company''s debt to equity ratio as at the end of the reporting periods are as follows:

9 Employee benefits

In accordance with the stipulations of the Indian Accounting Standard 19 “Employee Benefits”, the disclosures of employee benefits as defined in the Indian Accounting Standard are given below:

Defined Contribution Plans

The Company makes contributions towards provident fund to defined contribution retirement benefit plan for qualifying employees. The provident fund is administered by the trust owned and managed by the Company. Under the plan, the Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll cost to the retirement benefit plan to fund the benefits.

The provident fund plan is operated by the “Panasonic Energy India Company Limited Employees Provident Fund Trust” (the “Trust”). Eligible employees receive benefits from the said Provident Fund Trust which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employees and the Company make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund Plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee''s salary. The minimum interest rate payable by the Trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the short fall, if any, between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rate.

The Company recognized INR 122.79 Lakhs (Previous year: INR 126.23 Lakhs) for provident fund contributions and INR Nil (Previous year: INR 1.48 Lakhs) for superannuation contribution in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Defined Benefit Plans

1) Gratuity

15 days salary (Basic RA) for each completed year of service. Vesting period is 5 years and the payment is at actual on retirement, resignation, termination, disablement or death.

Scheme is funded with LIC. The liability for gratuity as below is recognised on the basis of actuarial valuation.

The Company makes contribution to LIC for gratuity benefits according to the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

The Company recognizes the liability towards the gratuity at each Balance Sheet date.

The most recent actuarial valuation of the defined benefit obligation for gratuity was carried out at 31 March, 2018 by an actuary. The present value of the defined benefit obligations and the related current service cost and past service cost, were measured using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognises each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation. Scheme is funded through LIC.

These plans typically expose the Company to actuarial risks such as: Salary Risk, investment risk, liquidity risk, legislative risk and market risk.

2) Provident Fund

The Company has established an Employee Provident Fund T rust administered by the Company to which both the employee and employer make monthly contribution equal to 12% of basic salary of employee respectively. The Company''s contribution to the Provident Fund for all employees is charged to Statement of Profit and Loss. In case of any liability arising due to shortfall between the return from its investments and the administered interest rate, the same is required to be provided by the Company. The actuary has provided an actuarial valuation and indicated that the interest shortfall liability is INR Nil. The Company has contributed the following amounts towards Provident Fund during the respective period ended:

Transition to Ind AS:

The Company adopted Ind AS effective from 01 April, 2016 being the transition date (“transition date”). These financial statements, for the year ended 31 March, 2018, are the first the Company has prepared in accordance with Ind AS. For periods up to and including the year ended 31 March, 2017, the Company prepared its financial statements in accordance with previous Indian GAAP (IGAAP), including accounting standards notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended).

The accounting policies set out in Note 3 have been applied in preparing the financial statements for the year ended 31 March, 2018, the comparative information presented in these financial statements for the year ended 31 March, 2017 and in the preparation of an opening Ind AS balance sheet at 01 April, 2016.

In preparing the opening Ind AS balance sheet, the Company has adjusted amounts reported in financial statements prepared in accordance with IGAAP. An explanation of how the transition from IGAAP to Ind AS has affected our financial performance, cash flows and financial position is set out in the following tables and the notes that accompany the tables. On transition, estimates previously made under IGAAP have not been revised.

Exemptions Applied

Mandatory Exceptions:

1) Estimates:

An entity''s estimates in accordance with Ind AS at the transition date to Ind AS and end of the comparative period shall be consistent with estimates made under the previous Indian GAAP, unless there is objective evidence that those estimates were in error. Accordingly, the Company''s Ind AS estimates as on the transition date as well as end of the comparative period are consistent with the estimates made under the previous Indian GAAP on the respective dates.

2) Classification and measurement of financial assets:

Ind AS 101 requires an entity to assess classification of financial assets on the basis of facts and circumstances existing as on the date of transition. Further, the standard permits measurement of financial assets accounted at amortised cost based on facts and circumstances existing at the date of transition if retrospective application is impracticable. Accordingly, the Company has determined the classification of financial assets based on facts and circumstances that exist on the date of transition. Measurement of the financial assets accounted at amortised cost has been done retrospectively except where the same is impracticable.

Optional Exemptions:

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

Ind AS 101 permits a first-time adopter to elect to continue with the previous GAAP carrying value for all of its property, plant and equipment as recognised in the financial statements as at the transition date to Ind AS and use that as the deemed cost after making necessary adjustments for de-commissioning liabilities (if any). 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 carry forward the IGAAP carrying value of all its property, plant and equipment and intangible assets as the deemed cost on transition to Ind AS.

Notes:

1 Reversal of proposed dividend

Under the previous Indian GAAP, dividends proposed by the Board of Directors after the balance sheet date but before the approval of the financial statements were considered as adjusting events. Accordingly, provision for proposed dividend was recognised as a liability. Under Ind AS, such dividends are to be recognised only on approval by the shareholders in the general meeting. Accordingly, liability amounting to INR 525.00 Lakhs and related dividend distribution tax amounting to INR 106.88 Lakhs are recognised as a liability in the year in which it is approved by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting of the Company. This has resulted in an increase in equity amounting to INR 631.88 Lakhs as at 01 April, 2016.

2 Recognition of provision for tax

Under previous Indian GAAP, the Company had disclosed a disputed tax matter under litigation as a contingent liability. Ind AS 101 permits a first-time adopter to adjust accounting practices followed under previous Indian GAAP, if it becomes aware of an error as part of its Ind AS transition. Accordingly, on transition to Ind AS, the Company has realigned its accounting policy for such litigation to create a provision based on a probability estimate. This has resulted in a reduction in equity by INR 173.40 Lakhs on 01 April, 2016.

3 Discounts paid / accrued

Under previous Indian GAAP, cash discounts given was shown as a part of ''Other expenses''. However, under Ind AS such discounts amounting to INR 574.27 Lakhs for the year ended 31 March, 2017 have been reduced from revenue arising on sale of products.

4 Discount received

Under previous Indian GAAP, discounts received was disclosed as part of ''Other income''. However, under Ind AS such discount income amounting to INR 1.62 Lakhs for the year ended 31 March, 2017 have been reduced from ''Costs of materials consumed''.

5 Excise Duty

Under previous Indian GAAP, sale of goods was presented as net of exicse duty. However, under Ind AS sale of goods include excise duty. Accordingly, excise duty on sale of goods amounting to INR 3,296.69 Lakhs is separately disclosed on the face of Statement of Profit and Loss. Thus, revenue from sale of goods under Ind AS has increased with a corresponding increase in expenses.

6 Remeasurements of post employment benefit obligations

Under previous Indian GAAP, these remeasurements were forming part of profit or loss for the year. Under Ind AS 19 - Employee Benefits, 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 ''Statement of Profit or Loss''. As the result of this change, profit for the year ended 31 March, 2017 increased by INR 179.99 Lakhs (net of tax INR 117.70 Lakhs). There is no impact on total equity and profit.

10 Operating leases

The operating lease arrangements are cancellable subject to the stipulated notice period which generally does not exceed 12 months. Thus, the management of the Company is of the view that there is no right to receive or obligation to pay the agreed lease rentals in case of termination. Thus, the disclosure of minimum lease rentals payable or receivable has not been provided.

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Mar 31, 2017

1. Right, preferences and restrictions attached to shares

For all matters submitted to vote in a shareholders meeting of the Company every holder of an equity share as reflected in the records of the Company on the date of the shareholders meeting shall have one vote in respect of each share held. Any dividend declared by the company shall be paid to each holder of equity shares in proportion to the number of shares held to total equity shares outstanding as on that date. In the event of liquidation of the Company all preferential amounts if any shall be discharged by the Company. The remaining assets of the Company shall be distributed to the holders of equity shares in proportion to the number of shares held to the total equity shares outstanding as on that date.

2. Employee Benefits

3. Post employment benefits consists of the following:

4. Defined contribution plans:

The Company makes contributions towards provident fund and superannuation fund to defined contribution retirement benefit plan for qualifying employees. The superannuation fund is administered by the trust owned and managed by the company. Under the plan, the Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll cost to the retirement benefit plan to fund the benefits.

The provident fund plan is operated by the “Panasonic Energy India Company Limited Employees Provident Fund Trust” (the “Trust”). Eligible employees receive benefits from the said Provident Fund Trust which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employees and the Company make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund Plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee''s salary. The minimum interest rate payable by the Trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the short fall, if any, between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rate.

The Company recognized Rs. 126.24 lakhs (previous year Rs. 128.82 lakhs) for provident fund contributions and Rs. 1.49 lakhs (previous year Rs. 4.16 lakhs) for superannuation contribution in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

5. Defined benefit plan:

The Company makes annual contributions to the Employees'' gratuity fund scheme and leave encashment scheme of the Life Insurance Corporation of India, a funded defined benefit plan for qualifying employees. The present value of obligation is determined based on actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation. The obligation for leave encashment is recognized in the same manner as gratuity.

6. The Company has obtained certain premises for its business operations (including furniture and fittings, therein as applicable) under operating leases or leaves and license agreements. These are generally not non-cancellable and range between 11 months to 9 years under leave and licenses or longer for other lease and are renewable by mutual consent on mutually agreeable terms. The Company has given refundable interest free security deposits in accordance with the agreed terms.

7. The Operations of the company are limited to one segment, namely, Dry Cell Batteries.

8. In the opinion of the management and to the best of their knowledge and belief the value on realization of current assets, loans & advances in the ordinary course of business will not be less than the amount at which they are stated in the Balance Sheet.

9. Balances of trade receivable and trade payable are subject to confirmation, reconciliation and consequential adjustment, if any.

10. Figures of the previous year have been regrouped/re-cast wherever necessary.

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Mar 31, 2016

b. Right, preferences and restrictions attached to shares

For all matters submitted to vote in a shareholders meeting of the Company every holder of an equity share as reflected in the records of the Company on the date of the shareholders meeting shall have one vote in respect of each share held. Any dividend declared by the company shall be paid to each holder of equity shares in proportion to the number of shares held to total equity shares outstanding as on that date. In the event of liquidation of the Company all preferential amounts if any shall be discharged by the Company. The remaining assets of the Company shall be distributed to the holders of equity shares in proportion to the number of shares held to the total equity shares outstanding as on that date.

The amount due to Micro & Small Enterprise, as defined under the “Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act,2006” stated above is based on the information available with the Company. Payment made to suppliers beyond the due dates during the year was Rs. 45.66 Lacs (Previous Year Rs. 60.92 Lacs). No interest during the year has been paid to Micro and Small Enterprise on delayed payments. Further interest accrued and remaining unpaid at the yearend Rs. 0.31 Lacs (Previous year Rs. 0.81 Lacs) is not provided in the books as the management is of the opinion that due to contractual terms they will not be required to pay the same.

1. Employee Benefits

a. Post employment benefits consists of the following:

i Defined contribution plans:

The company makes contributions towards provident fund and superannuation fund to defined contribution retirement benefit plan for qualifying employees. The superannuation fund is administered by the trust owned and managed by the company. Under the plan, the company is required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll cost to the retirement benefit plan to fund the benefits.

The provident fund plan is operated by the “Panasonic Energy India Co. Ltd. Employees Provident Fund Trust” (the “Trust”). Eligible employees receive benefits from the said provident fund trust which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employees and the company make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund Plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee''s salary. The minimum interest rate payable by the Trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the short fall, if any, between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rate.

The company recognized Rs. 128.82 Lacs (previous year Rs. 131.35 Lacs ) for provident fund contributions and Rs. 4.16 Lacs (previous year Rs. 3.60 Lacs) for superannuation contribution in the statement of profit and loss.

ii Defined benefit plan:

The company makes annual contributions to the employees'' gratuity fund scheme and leave encashment scheme of the Life Insurance Corporation of India, a funded defined benefit plan for qualifying employees. The present value of obligation is determined based on actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation. The obligation for leave encashment is recognized in the same manner as gratuity.

The estimates of rate of escalation in salary considered in actuarial valuation, take into account inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors including supply and demand in the employment market. The above information is certified by the actuary.

The expected rate of return on plan assets is determined considering several applicable factors mainly, the composition of plan assets held, assessed risks, historical results of return on plan assets and the Company''s policy for plan asset management.

2. Research & Development

Research & Development related expenses amounting to Rs. 166 .37 Lacs (Previous year - Rs. 147.10 Lacs) have been debited to respective heads of Account.

3. The Company has obtained certain premises for its business operations (including furniture and fittings, therein as applicable) under operating leases or leaves and license agreements. These are generally not non-cancellable and range between 11 months to 9 years under leave and licenses or longer for other lease and are renewable by mutual consent on mutually agreeable terms. The Company has given refundable interest free security deposits in accordance with the agreed terms.

4. Exceptional item of previous year consist of refund received from excise department.

5. The operations of the company are limited to one segment, namely, Dry Cell Batteries.

6. In the opinion of the management and to the best of their knowledge and belief the value on realization of current assets, loans & advances in the ordinary course of business will not be less than the amount at which they are stated in the Balance Sheet.

7. Balances of trade receivable and trade payable are subject to confirmation, reconciliation and consequential adjustment, if any.

8. Figures of the previous year have been regrouped/re-cast wherever necessary.

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Mar 31, 2015

1. Share Capital

a. Right, preferences and restrictions attached to shares

For all matters submitted to vote in a shareholders meeting of the Company every holder of an equity share as reflected in the records of the Company on the date of the shareholders meeting shall have one vote in respect of each share held. Any dividend declared by the Company shall be paid to each holder of equity shares in proportion to the number of shares held to total equity shares outstanding as on that date. In the event of liquidation of the Company all preferential amounts if any shall be discharged by the Company. The remaining assets of the Company shall be distributed to the holders of equity shares in proportion to the number of shares held to the total equity shares outstanding as on that date.

2. The Company has entered into a contract for purchase of raw material from its supplier wherein there is a commitment to purchase a minimum quantity of material during financial year 2015-16 at agreed prices.

3. Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed and not provided for (net of advances) is RS. 0.99 lacs (previous year RS. 0.82 lacs)

4. Contingent Liabilities (to the extent not provided for) consists of the following : (RS. in lacs)

Particulars For the year For the year ended March ended March 31,2015 31, 2014

Disputed excise, custom/service tax pending before assessing / appellate 160.96 132.63 authorities.

Bank guarantees 71.70 51.53

Income tax 897.68 1,209.49

Sales tax / vat 203.68 171.35

Claims against the Company not 59.75 55.30 acknowledged as debt

Claims from employees and former Amount Amount employees unascer unascer tainable tainable

5. Consequent to the enactment of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and its applicability for accounting periods commencing from April 1, 2014, the Company has reassessed the remaining useful life of fixed assets in accordance with the provisions prescribed under Schedule II to the Act. In case of assets which have completed their useful life, the carrying value (net of residual value) as at April 1, 2014 amounting to RS. 11.06 lacs (Net of tax RS. 5.85 lacs) has been adjusted to retained earnings and in case of other assets the carrying value (net of residual value) is being depreciated over the revised remaining useful life. The depreciation and amortisation expense charge for the year ended March 31, 2015 would have been higher by RS. 13.07 lacs had the Company continued with the previous assessment of useful life of such assets.

6. Employee Benefits

a. Post employment benefits consists of the following:

i Defined Contribution Plans:

The Company makes contributions towards provident fund and superannuation fund to defined contribution retirement benefit plan for qualifying employees. The superannuation fund is administered by the trust owned and managed by the Company. Under the plan, the Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll cost to the retirement benefit plan to fund the benefits.

The provident fund plan is operated by the "Panasonic Energy India Company Limited Employees Provident Fund Trust" (the "Trust"). Eligible employees receive benefits from the said Provident fund Trust which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employees and the Company make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund Plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. The minimum interest rate payable by the trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the government. The Company has an obligation to make good the short fall, if any, between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rate.

The Company recognized RS. 131.35 Lacs (previous year RS. 100.92 Lacs) for provident fund contributions and RS. 3.60 Lacs (previous year RS. 3.13 Lacs) for superannuation contribution in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

ii Defined Benefit Plan:

The Company makes annual contributions to the Employees' gratuity fund scheme and leave encashment scheme of the Life Insurance Corporation of India, a funded defined benefit plan for qualifying employees. The present value of obligation is determined based on actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation. The obligation for leave encashment is recognized in the same manner as gratuity.

7. Research & Development

Research & development related expenses amounting to RS. 147.10 Lacs (Previous year - RS. 117.93 Lacs) have been debited to respective heads of Account.

8. Related Party Disclosures

a. Disclosures as required by Accounting Standard -18 are given below:

Name of Related Parties Nature of Relationship Panasonic Corporation Holding Company Panasonic Carbon India Co. Ltd Joint venture of Holding Company

PT. Panasonic Gobel Energy Indonesia Joint venture of Holding Company

Panasonic Energy Tanzania Co. Ltd. Joint venture of Holding Company

Panasonic Energy Thailand Co. Ltd. Joint venture of Holding Company

Panasonic AVC Networks India Co. Ltd. Joint venture of Holding Company

Panasonic Peruana SA Joint venture of Holding Company

Panasonic India Pvt. Ltd. Joint venture of Holding Company

Panasonic Sales & Services Pvt. Ltd. Joint venture of Holding Company

Panasonic Excel International Joint venture of Holding Company Co. Ltd.

Panasonic Procurement Asia Pacific Joint venture of Holding Company Pte Ltd.

Sanyo Energy (S) Corp. Pte Ltd. Joint venture of Holding Company

Sanyo Electric (Hong Kong) Ltd. Joint venture of Holding Company

Panasonic Energy ( Shanghai) Joint venture of Holding Company Co., Ltd

Mr. S. K. Khurana Key management personnel

9. The Company has obtained certain premises for its business operations (including furniture and fittings, therein as applicable) under operating leases or leave and license agreements. These are generally not non-cancellable and range between 11 months to 9 years under leave and licenses or longer for other lease and are renewable by mutual consent on mutually agreeable terms. The Company has given refundable interest free security deposits in accordance with the agreed terms.

10. Exceptional item of current year consist of refund received from excise department.

11. The Operations of the Company are limited to one segment,mainly Dry Cell Batteries.

12. In the opinion of the management and to the best of their knowledge and belief the value on realization of current assets, loans & advances in the ordinary course of business will not be less than the amount at which they are stated in the Balance Sheet.

13. Balances of trade receivable and trade payable are subject to confirmation, reconciliation and consequential adjustment, if any.

14. Figures of the previous year have been regrouped/re-cast wherever necessary.

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Mar 31, 2013

1 a. Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed and not provided for (net of advances) is Rs. Nil (previous year Rs. Nil)

b. The Company has entered into a contract for purchase of raw material from its supplier wherein there is a commitment to purchase a minimum quantity of material during financial year 2012-13 at agreed prices.

2 Contingent liabilities not provided for

Details of claims against the company not acknowledged as debts consists of the following:

(Amount in Rs. in lacs)

Particulars For the year ended For the year ended March 31, 2013 March 31, 2012

Disputed Excise/ Service Tax pending before

Assessing / Appellate Authorities 40.55

Bank Guarantees 52.06 42.55

Income Tax 1,317.93 1,320.58

Sales Tax / VAT 284.84 156.63

Claims against the company not acknowledged as debts 63.00 46.03

Claims from employees and former employees Amount Amount unascertainable unascertainable

3 Employee Benefits

a. Post employment benefits consists of the following: i Defined contribution plans:

The Company makes contributions towards provident fund and superannuation fund to defined contribution retirement benefit plan for qualifying employees. The superannuation fund is administered by the trust owned and managed by the Company. Under the plan, the Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll cost to the retirement benefit plan to fund the benefits.

The provident fund plan is operated by the "Panasonic Energy India Company Limited Employees Provident Fund Trust" (the "Trust"). Eligible employees receive benefits from the said Provident Fund Trust which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employees and the Company make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund Plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee''s salary. The minimum interest rate payable by the Trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the short fall, if any, between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rate.

The Company recognized Rs. 100.38 Lacs (previous year Rs. 104.96 Lacs) for provident fund contributions and Rs. 3.24 Lacs (previous year Rs. 4.46 Lacs) for superannuation contribution in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

ii Defined benefit plan:

The Company makes annual contributions to the Employees'' gratuity fund scheme and leave encashment scheme of the Life Insurance Corporation of India, a funded defined benefit plan for qualifying employees. The present value of obligation is determined based on actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation. The obligation for leave encashment is recognized in the same manner as gratuity.

4 The Company has obtained certain premises for its business operations (including furniture and fittings, therein as applicable) under operating leases or leaves and license agreements. These are generally not non-cancelable and range between 11 months to 9 years under leave and licenses or longer for other lease and are renewable by mutual consent on mutually agreeable terms. The Company has given refundable interest free security deposits in accordance with the agreed terms.

5 The Operations of the company are limited to one segment, namely, Dry Cell Batteries.

6 In the opinion of the management and to the best of their knowledge and belief the value on realization of current assets, loans & advances in the ordinary course of business will not be less than the amount at which they are stated in the Balance Sheet.

7 Balances of Trade receivable and Trade payable are subject to confirmation, reconciliation and consequential adjustment, if any.

8 Figures of the previous year have been regrouped/re-cast wherever necessary.

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Mar 31, 2012

1 Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed and not provided for (net of advances) is Rs Nil (Previous year Rs Nil).

2 Contingent liabilities not provided for

Details of claims against the company not acknowledged as debts consists of the following:

(Amount in Rs in lacs)

Particulars For the year ended For the year ended 31st March, 2012 31st March, 2011

Disputed excise/ service tax pending before - 1.04 Assessing / appellate authorities.

Bank guarantees 42.55 44.52

Income tax 1,320.58 1,212.90

Sales tax / VAT 156.63 151.88

Others 46.03 3.46

3 Employee benefits

a. Post employment benefits consists of the following:

i Defined contribution plans:

The Company makes contributions towards provident fund and superannuation fund to defined contribution retirement benefit plan for qualifying employees. The superannuation fund is administered by the trust owned and managed by the company. Under the plan, the Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll cost to the retirement benefit plan to fund the benefits.

The provident fund plan is operated by the "Panasonic Energy India Company Limited Employees Provident Fund Trust" (the "Trust"). Eligible employees receive benefits from the said Provident Fund Trust which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employees and the Company make monthly contributions to the provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. The minimum interest rate payable by the Trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the short fall, if any, between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rate.

The Company recognized Rs 104.96 Lacs (previous year Rs 87.23 Lacs ) for provident fund contributions and Rs 4.46 Lacs (previous year Rs 4.05 Lacs) for superannuation contribution in the Statement of profit and loss.

ii Defined benefit plan:

The Company makes annual contributions to the Employees' Gratuity Fund Scheme and leave encashment scheme of the Life Insurance Corporation of India, a funded defined benefit plan for qualifying employees. The present value of obligation is determined based on actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation. The obligation for leave encashment is recognized in the same manner as gratuity.

In absence of the availability of information relating to experience adjustment on plan liabilities and plan assets for the year ended 31st March 2010, 2009 and 2008, the same have not been furnished above.

The estimates of rate of escalation in salary considered in actuarial valuation, take into account inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors including supply and demand in the employment market. The above information is certified by the actuary.

The expected rate of return on plan assets is determined considering several applicable factors mainly, the composition of plan assets held, assessed risks, historical results of return on plan assets and the Company's policy for plan asset management.

4 Research & development

Research & development related expenses amounting to Rs 76.94 Lacs (Previous year - Rs 136.25 Lacs) have been debited to respective heads of account. Additions to fixed assets include addition to research & development department Rs NIL (Previous year - Rs Nil).

5 The Company has obtained certain premises for its business operations (including furniture and fittings, therein as applicable) under operating leases or leaves and license agreements. These are generally not non-cancelable and range between 11 months to 9 years under leave and licenses or longer for other lease and are renewable by mutual consent on mutually agreeable terms. The Company has given refundable interest free security deposits in accordance with the agreed terms.

6 Exceptional items of previous year includes profit on sale of property.

7 The operations of the Company are limited to one segment, namely, Dry cell batteries.

8 In the opinion of the management and to the best of their knowledge and belief the value on realization of current assets, loans & advances in the ordinary course of business will not be less than the amount at which they are stated in the Balance Sheet.

9 Balances of Trade receivable and Trade payable are subject to confirmation, reconciliation and consequential adjustment, if any.

10 Figures of the previous year have been regrouped/re-cast wherever necessary.

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Mar 31, 2011

As on As on 31st March, 2011 31st March, 2010 (Rupees `000s) (Rupees `000s) 1. Contingent liabilities not provided for

Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts

(1) Disputed Excise/Custom s/Service Tax pending before Assessing/Appellate Authorities. 104 5,033

(2) Bank guarantees 4,452 22,695

(3) Income tax 121,290 136,700

(4) Sales tax/VAT 15,188 8,077

(5) Others 346 4,740

2. POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

(i) Defined contribution plans

The Company makes contributions towards Provident Fund and Superannuation Fund to defined contribution retirement benefit plan for qualifying employees. The Superannuation Fund is administered by the Trust owned and managed by the Company. Under the plan, the Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll cost to the retirement benefit plan to fund the benefits.

The Provident Fund plan is operated by the “Panasonic Energy India Company Limited Employees Provident Fund Trust” (the “Trust”). Eligible employees receive benefits from the said Provident Fund Trust which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employees and the Company make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund Plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. The minimum interest rate payable by the Trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the short fall, if any, between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rate.

The Company recognized Rs. 8,399 thousands (previous year Rs. 8,391 thousands) for Provident Fund contributions and Rs. 405 thousands (previous year Rs. 405 thousands) for Superannuation contribution in the Profit & Loss Account.

(ii) Defined benefit plan

The Company makes annual contributions to the Employees' Gratuity Fund Scheme and Leave Encashment Scheme of the Life Insurance Corporation of India, a funded defined benefit plan for qualifying employees. The present value of obligation is determined based on actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit Method, which recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation. The obligation for leave encashment is recognized in the same manner as gratuity.

The estimates of rate of escalation in salary considered in actuarial valuation, take in to account inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors including supply and demand in the employment market. The above information is certified by the actuary.

The expected rate of return on plan assets is determined considering several applicable factors mainly, the composition of plan assets held, assessed risks, historical results of return on plan assets and the Company's policy for plan asset management.

3. The operations of the Company are limited to one segment, namely, dry cell batteries.

4. Research & Development related expenses amounting to Rs. 13,625 thousands (Previous year – Rs. 17,462 thousands) have been debited to respective heads of Account. Additions to fixed assets include addition to Research & Development department NIL (previous year – Rs. 16 thousands).

5. Based on the information available with the Company, the balance due to Micro and Small Enterprises, as defined under the “Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006” is Rs. 1,165 thousands (previous year Rs. 2,629 thousands). Payment made to suppliers beyond the due dates during the period was Rs. 2,085 thousands (previous year Rs. 4,568 thousands). No interest during the period has been paid to Micro and Small Enterprise on delayed payments. Further interest accrued and remaining unpaid at the year end Rs. 24 thousands (previous year Rs. 46 thousand) is not provided in the books as the management is of the opinion that due to contractual terms they will not be required to pay the same.

6 . Letter of confirmation to debtors/creditors are issued, balances of the debtors/creditors are subject to adjustments, if any, on reconciliation/settlement of respective accounts.

7.Related Party disclosures as required under AS-18 are as under

Names of the Related Parties having transactions with the Company during the year

2010-2011 2009-2010

(a) Collaborator (a) Collaborator Panasonic Corporation Panasonic Corporation

(b) Joint Venture of collaborator (b) Joint Venture of collaborator

Panasonic Carbon India Co. Ltd Panasonic Carbon India Co. Ltd P.T. Panasonic Gobel Energy Indonesia. P.T. Panasonic Gobel Energy Indonesia. Panasonic Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Panasonic Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Panasonic Energy Tanzania Co. Ltd. Panasonic Energy Tanzania Co. Ltd. Panasonic Energy Thailand Co. Ltd. Panasonic Energy Thailand Co. Ltd. Panasonic Energy Poland S.A. Panasonic Energy Poland S.A. Panasonic AVC Networks India Co. Ltd. Panasonic AVC Networks India Co. Ltd. Panasonic Manufacturin g Malaysia Berhad Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Berhad

Panasonic Peruana SA Panasonic India Pvt. Ltd

c) Whole-time Directors (c) Whole-time Directors

Mr. Ajai K. Lakhanpal, Chairman Mr. Ajai K. Lakhanpal, Chairman

Mr. S. K. Khurana, Managing Director Mr. S. K. Khurana, Managing Director

8. In the opinion of the management and to the best of their knowledge and belief the value on realization of current assets, loans & advances in the ordinary course of business will not be less than the amount at which they are stated in the balance sheet.

9. Exchange Gain/(Loss) on account of import and exports transactions have been included under purchase and sales up to last year of Rs.1,011 thousands and (Rs.175 thousands) respectively.

10. The Company has obtained certain premises for its business operations (including furniture and fittings, therein as applicable) under operating leases or leave and license agreements. These are generally not non- cancelable and range between 11 months to 9 years under leave and licenses or longer for other lease and are renewable by mutual consent on mutually agreeable terms. The Company has given refundable interest free security deposits in accordance with the agreed terms.

Lease payments are recognized in the Profit & Loss Account under “Rent” in Schedule 15.

11. Figures of the previous year have been regrouped/re-cast wherever necessary.

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Mar 31, 2010

As on As on 31st March, 2010 31st March, 2009

(Rupees 000s) (Rupees 000s)

1. Contingent liabilities not provided for Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts

(1) Disputed Excise / Customs / Service Tax pending before Assessing / Appellate Authorities. 5,033 7,211

(2) Bonds - 20,909

(3) Bank Guarantees 22,695 23,751

(4) Income Tax 136,700 127,455

(5) Sales Tax/VAT 8,077 12,167

(6) Others 4,740 4,463

2. POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

(i) Defined contribution plans

The Company makes contributions towards Provident Fund and Superannuation Fund to defined contribution retirement benefit plan for qualifying employees. The Superannuation Fund is administered by the Trust owned and managed by the company. Under the plan, the Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll cost to the retirement benefit plan to fund the benefits.

The Provident Fund plan is operated by the "Panasonic Energy India Company Limited Employees Provident Fund Trust" (the "Trust"). Eligible employees receive benefits from the said Provident Fund Trust which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employees and the Company make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund Plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employees salary. The minimum interest rate payable by the Trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the short fall, if any, between the return from the investments of the Trust and the notified interest rate.

The Company recognized Rs.8,391 thousands (previous year Rs.8,112 thousands) for Provident Fund contributions and Rs. 405 thousands (previous year Rs. 500 thousands) for Superannuation contribution in the Profit and Loss Account.

(ii) Defined benefit plan

The Company makes annual contributions to the Employees Gratuity Fund Scheme and Leave Encashment Scheme of the Life Insurance Corporation of India, a funded defined benefit plan for qualifying employees. The present value of obligation is determined based on actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation. The obligation for leave encashment is recognized in the same manner as gratuity.

3. The operations of the Company are limited to one segment, namely, Dry Cell Batteries.

4. Accounting Standard 19 (AS 19) on Operating Leases

Lease payments are recognized in the Profit and Loss Account as "Rent" under Schedule-15.

5. Research & Development related expenses amounting to Rs. 17,462 thousands (Previous year - Rs. 4,481 thousands) have been debited to respective heads of account. Additions to Fixed Assets include addition to Research & Development department Rs.16 thousands (Previous year - Rs. 962 thousands).

6. Based on the information available with the Company, the balance due to Micro and Small Enterprises, as defined under the "Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006" is Rs. 2,629 thousands (Previous year - Rs. 2,729 thousands). Payment made to suppliers beyond the due dates during the period was Rs. 4,568 thousands (Previous year - Rs. 8,386 thousands). No interest during the period has been paid to Micro and Small Enterprise on delayed payments. Further interest accrued and remaining unpaid at the year end Rs. 46 thousands (Previous year - Rs. 160 thousands) is not provided in the books as the management is of the opinion that due to contractual terms they will not be required to pay the same.

7. Letter of confirmation to Debtors / Creditors are issued, balances of the Debtors / Creditors are subject to adjustments, if any, on reconciliation / settlement of respective accounts.

8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES AS REQUIRED UNDER AS-18 ARE AS UNDER:

Name of related parties where control exists

2009-2010 2008-2009

(a) Collaborator (a) Collaborator

Panasonic Corporation Panasonic Corporation (Formerly: Matsushita

Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.(MEI) & Matsushita JBattery Industrial Co. Ltd. (MBI))

Names of other related parties having transactions with the Company during the year

2009-2010 2008-2009

(a) Joint Venture of collaborators (a) Joint Venture of collaborators

Panasonic Carbon India Co. Ltd Panasonic Carbon India Co. Ltd

P.T. Panasonic Gobel Energy Indonesia. P.T. Panasonic Gobel Battery Indonesia.

Panasonic Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. P.T. Panasonic Gobel Energy Indonesia.

Panasonic Energy Tanzania Co. Ltd. Nippo Batteries Ltd.

Panasonic Energy Thailand Co. Ltd. Panasonic Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

Panasonic Energy Poland S.A. Panasonic Battery Tanzania Co. Ltd.

Panasonic AVC Networks India Co. Ltd. Panasonic Energy Tanzania Co. Ltd.

Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Berhad Panasonic Battery Thailand Co. Ltd.

Panasonic Energy Poland S.A.

Panasonic AVC Networks India Co. Ltd.

(b) Whole-time Directors (b) Whole-time Directors

Mr. A. K. Lakhanpal, Chairman Mr. A. K. Lakhanpal, Chairman

Mr. S. K. Khurana, Managing Director Mr. S. K. Khurana, Managing Director

9. In the opinion of the management and to the best of their knowledge and belief the value on realization of current assets, loans & advances in the ordinary course of business will not be less than the amount at which they are stated in the Balance Sheet.

10. Exchange Gain/(Loss) of Rs. 1,011 thousands & (Rs.175 thousands) (Previous Year Rs. 9,210 thousands) & (Rs.4 thousands)) arising on account of import and exports transactions have been included under purchase and sales.

11. The Company has obtained certain premises for its business operations (including furniture and fittings, therein as applicable) under operating leases or lives and license agreements. These are generally not non-cancelable and range between 11 months to 9 years under leave and licenses or longer for other lease and are renewable by mutual consent on mutually agreeable terms. The Company has given refundable interest free security deposits in accordance with the agreed terms.

Lease payments are recognized in the Profit and Loss Account under "Rent" in Schedule 15.

12. Figures of the previous year have been regrouped/re-cast wherever necessary.