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Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited
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Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa - 403 726
8 ANNUAL REPORT
2016 - 2017
ZUARI AGRO CHEMICALS LIMITED
DIRECTORS : Mr. Saroj Kumar Poddar, Chairman

Mr. Kapil Mehan, Managing Director
Mr. Akshay Poddar
Mr. Gopal Krishna Pillai
Mr. J. N. Godbole
Ms. Kiran Dhingra
Mr. Marco Wadia
Mr. N. Suresh Krishnan
SENIOR MANAGEMENT : Mr. Naveen Kapoor, President Agri-Business

Mr. V. K. Sinha, Joint President - Strategy, Excellence & Sustainability,
Agri Business
Mr. R. S. Chugh, Chief Manufacturing Officer
Mr. V. Seshadri, Vice President - Strategic Finance
Mr. R. Y. Patil, Vice President & Company Secretary
Mr. Sandeep Agrawal, Chief Financial Officer
BANKERS : State Bank of India

HDFC Bank Limited
Corporation Bank
Canara Bank
Axis Bank
IDBI Bank
LEGAL ADVISERS : Khaitan & Co., Kolkata
STATUTORY AUDITORS : S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, New Delhi
REGISTERED OFFICE : Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa 403 726.

Tel: (0832) 2592180/81 Fax: (0832) 2555279
CIN - L65910GA2009PLC006177
Website: www.zuari.in
Notice of the Annual General Meeting is being sent separately through permitted mode as required under the
Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
To the Members,
1. Your Directors place before you the Eighth Annual Report of the Company together with Statement of Accounts for the
accounting year ended 31st March, 2017.
2. Financial Highlights:
` In Crores
Standalone Consolidated
Particulars Current Year Previous Year Current Year Previous Year
2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16
Profit /(Loss) for the year before depreciation ,
129.34 21.44 87.64 (214.69)
exceptional item and taxation
Less : Depreciation for the year 34.61 32.02 77.61 65.51
Exceptional Expenses 64.33 26.09 64.33 26.09
Share of Profit / (Loss) of an associate and a joint
32.52 18.27
venture
Profit/(loss) before tax 30.40 (36.67) (21.80) (157.00)
Less : Provision for taxation – Current Tax 6.30 - (13.88) -
Income Tax Credit of earlier years - - 0.05
MAT Credit (6.30) - 13.18 -
Deferred Tax Charges (Credit) (10.81) 27.64 (21.35) 33.89
Profit/(loss) after tax 19.59 (9.03) (43.85) (123.06)
Other Comprehensive Income 13.88 1.46 12.19 (24.29)
Total Comprehensive Income /(Loss) 33.47 (7.57) (31.66) (147.34)
Proposed Dividend : `1 (PY Nil ) 42.06 - - -
Tax on Proposed Dividend (including surcharges) 0.86 - - -
Earnings per equity shares (EPS) ` 4.66 ` (2.15) ` (12.59) ` (27.40)
A. Review of Operations:
The revenue from operations (Standalone) for the year ended 31st March, 2017 was `3932.50 crore as compared to ` 5280.11
crore for the previous year ending 31st March, 2016.
The Profit before tax for the year ended 31st March, 2017 was ` 30.40 crores as compared to Loss of ` 36.67 crores for the year
ending 31st March, 2016. The Profit after Tax stood at ` 19.59 Crores for the year ending 31st March, 2017 as compared to loss of
` 9.03 crores for the previous year.
The Gross revenue from operations (Consolidated) for the year ended 31st March, 2017 was ` 6415.43 crores as compared to
` 7640.63 crores for the previous year.
The Consolidated Loss before tax for the year ended 31st March, 2017 was ` 21.80 crores as compared to Loss of ` 157.00 crores
for the year ending 31st March, 2016. The Loss after Tax stood at ` 43.85 crores for the year ending 31st March, 2017 as compared
to a Loss of ` 123.06 crores for the previous year.

There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the
financial year to which the financial statements relates and the date of the approval of the Directors Report.
B. Reserves:

An amount of ` 52.25 crores is retained as Net Surplus in the statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31st March 2017, as
against ` 31.70 crores which was retained as Net Surplus in the statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31st March 2016.
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3. Dividend:
The Board of Directors recommended a dividend of ` 1/- per equity share of ` 10/- each.
4. Capital Projects:
The Company is embarking on an Integrated Revamp of the Ammonia–Urea–Steam & Power Generation facilities. During the
financial year, M/s Casale, Switzerland the Process Licensor (for Ammonia & Urea processes) have completed the Basic Engineering
Package Development (BEDP) and the final Package Documentation was received in July 2016. The major deliverables of
the project are (a) Increase in Production Capacities, (b) Substantial Reduction in Specific Energy Consumption, (c) Pollution
Abatement, Reduction in Carbon Footprint and Conservation of Natural Resources, (d) Improved Reliability & Efficiency of Plant’s
Equipments & Machinery.
The Production Capacity of the Urea Plant would increase to 1800 MTPD (1200 MTPD (Prills) + 600 MTPD (Granules). The
guaranteed Annual Urea Specific Energy Consumption would be around 5.39 GCal/MT. The Company is currently working on
the next phase of the Project viz. Financial Closure & Award of EPC Contract and preparation of invitation to bid documents by
Project & Development India Limited (PDIL). The Estimated Overall Project Cost is ` 1300 Crores.
As a part of sustenance maintenance / improving reliability of the plant, the Convection Coils and the Transfer Line downstream
of the Primary Reformer on the Flue gas side and the Process side respectively are being replaced. The Convection Coils and the
Transfer Line are currently under fabrication by M/s Heurtey & M/s L&T respectively. They are expected to be installed at site in
April, 2018. The cost of both these items is approximately ` 50 Crores.
Your Company is in the process of Retrofitting the NPK Plant ‘B’ with Dual Mole Scrubbing System with USA technology of
M/s Jacobs. This would enable the Emissions from the Plant well below the CPCB/SPCB norms even at higher rate of production.
The Detailed Engineering was carried out by M/s Jacobs, Mumbai. The Mechanical jobs is near to completion. The Commissioning
is expected to be accomplished by the end of May, 2017.
The mechanized system for Muriate of Potash (MOP) handling within the plant premises is completed. The Silo and its related
equipment and the related conveyor system to the individual plant is already in operation. This has improved the logistics as well
as the consumption efficiency. There will be reduction in the downtime due to regular potash availability.
The project for replacement of the pressurized storage of Liquid Ammonia in Horton Spheres with the Atmospheric Ammonia
Storage Tank (AAST) will be expedited now along with the ammonia plant revamp. Techno–commercial offers for EPC based
execution are already evaluated. The various statutory clearances required are being obtained. It is expected that the Tank will be
ready for commissioning along with the Revamped Ammonia plant commissioning.
5. Conservation of Energy/Technology Absorption/Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
A. Conservation of Energy:
The Company did not take any major initiatives for conservation of energy, during the financial year. However, the Company
with steady plant operations produced additional Urea beyond Re-assessed capacity and also surplus technical ammonia
which resulted in reduction in overall energy of urea and also savings of valuable foreign exchange.
B. Technology Absorption:
The Company did not absorb any new Technology hence no expenditure on Research and Development for
Technology absorption was incurred during the financial year.
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:

The expenditure in foreign currency for the year ended 31st March, 2017 was ` 43.98 crores as compared to ` 13.55 crores
during the previous year. The foreign exchange earnings for the year ended 31st March, 2017 was ` 0.41 crores as compared
to ` 1.35 crores during the previous year.
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6. Environment and Safety:
The Company continues its environment and safety initiatives and has successfully implemented internationally recognized
Environment & Safety Standards and is an ISO 14001: 2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified organization. The Certification process was
carried out by TUV Nord. Surveillance audit of OHSAS:18001:2007 & ISO:14001:2004 was conducted & is in line with the certificate.
The Company’s Fertilizer Plant continues to be a ‘Zero Effluent Discharge Plant’ since 1990 and the man-made green belt around the
Complex continues to flourish and attract a variety of birds and animals.
As reported earlier, the Company’s policy is to continuously improve the surrounding environment. It has installed and
commissioned a continuous online Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station and online continuous Stack Monitoring System for
the Utilities Boiler Stack, Reformer stack of Ammonia plant, DG stack and the Fume stack of NPK-A Plant. It has also installed and
commissioned a flow meter and camera for continuous online final effluent monitoring system.
The company received excellence certification for ‘Protect & Sustain” stewardship from International Fertiliser Association in the
month of December 2016.The certification process was carried out by M/s. SGS India Private Limited.

Your Company continues its community awareness programmes on the ‘Do’s and Don’ts in case of ammonia gas leakage’ for the
students/teachers of the neighbouring schools, employees and port users of Mormugao Port Trust and the general public. Community
awareness programme on road safety was conducted for the school teachers at Zuarinagar as part of National Road Safety Week-2017.
For employees and staff of Mormugao Port Trust, two training programs were conducted on the precautions to be taken
against ammonia gas leakage.
The company conducts various promotional activities related to Safety, Health & Environment during National Safety Week, Road
Safety Week & Fire Service Day. Quiz & Poster contest, live demonstration of fire fighting techniques, domestic & household safety
for the students of neighbouring schools, employees’ children and people residing in surrounding community are taken up during
those days. The Company also conducts campaigns through FM Radio on ‘Do’s and Don’ts in case of ammonia gas leakage’.
The Green Triangle Society, Goa in association with the Inspectorate of Factories & Boilers have awarded “Gomant Uchcha Suraksha
Puraskar” to the Company for the Outstanding Safety Performance in Occupational Safety, Health & Environment.
As part of the safety performance following parameters were considered:

• Health & Safety Management s ystems
• Workers participation in Health & Safety
• Health & Safety Training
• Work Permit, tag out & lock out systems
• Internal & External Safety auditing, review process
• Promotion of safety & health at work place
• Community awareness programs
• Safety of the contract workers
• On Site Emergency Plan, mock drills
7. Industrial Relations:
Cordial and conducive working conditions prevailed amongst the Company employees and the contract workmen. Contract
Labour Union have signed the wage settlements with the contractor in Bagging, Maintenance and Production Sections. For
Canteen Contract Labour, Wage Settlement/Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) discussions are in progress.
8. Extract of the Annual Return:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and
Administration) Rules, 2014, the extract of the Annual Return as on 31st March, 2017 is enclosed as Annexure ‘E’ to the Directors’
Report.
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9. Related Party Transactions:
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year, u/s 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 were on an
arm’s length basis. All related party transactions are approved by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors. The details
of material Related Party transactions in Form AOC-2 are enclosed as Annexure G. There were no materially significant related
party transactions made by the Company with the Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel which may have a potential
conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
10. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments:

The details of Loans, Corporate Guarantees and Investments made during the year under the provisions of Section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013 are given in Note No. 42 of the financial statements.
11. Nomination & Remuneration Policy and Disclosures on Remuneration:
The Board on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee has framed a policy for selection, appointment
and remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and employees in the Senior Management. More details of the same
including the composition of the Committee are given in the Report on Corporate Governance enclosed as Annexure - A to this
report.
The nomination and remuneration policy is displayed on the Company’s website. The weblink for the same is : www.zuari.in/
corporate-governance.
The disclosure related to the employees under Section 197 read with Rule 5 (1) of The Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached as Annexure ‘I’ to this Report.
The information required pursuant to Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of The Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided
upon request by the shareholders.
The Report and Accounts pursuant to Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013 are being sent to the Members and others entitled
thereto, excluding the information on employees’ particulars which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered
Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company up to the date of the ensuing Annual General
Meeting. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company in this regard.
12. Risk Management :
The Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee with the objective to monitor and review the risk management
plan for the Company including identification therein of elements of risks, if any, which may threaten the existence of the
Company and such other functions.
The Risk Management Committee consists of the following members :

Mr. Kapil Mehan
Mr. N. Suresh Krishnan
Mr. J.N. Godbole
Mr. Marco Wadia
Mr. V. Seshadri
Mr. R.Y. Patil
13. Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy:
The Company in accordance with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015 has established a vigil mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns to the management
viz. instances of unethical behavior, actual or suspected, fraud or violation of the Company’s Code of Conduct or Ethics Policy.
The Company has also formulated a Whistle Blower Policy (“ Policy”) which provides for adequate safeguard against victimization
of persons and has a provision for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. The Company has not denied any
person from having access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
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14. Corporate Social Responsibility(‘CSR’):
The Board of Directors has constituted a CSR Committee and also approved the CSR Policy. CSR Committee comprises of two
Independent Directors, one Executive Director and one Non-Executive Director. The Board has designated Mr. R.Y.Patil, Vice
President & Company Secretary as Secretary of the Committee. During the year under review, 3 meetings of the Committee were
held on 13th May, 2016, 9th September, 2016 and 22nd March, 2017.
The Composition of Committee & their attendance at the meetings are as follows:
Names of the members Status Nature of Directorship No. of meetings attended
Gopal Krishna Pillai Chairman Non Executive Independent Director 3
J N Godbole Member Non Executive Independent Director 3
Kapil Mehan Member Managing Director 3
Akshay Poddar Member Non Executive Director 1
The policy is displayed on the Company’s website. The weblink for the same is : www.zuari.in/corporate-governance.
The CSR Committee formulates and recommends to the Board a CSR Policy which shall indicate the activities to be undertaken
by the Company, as specified in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. The Committee also recommends the amount of
expenditure to be incurred on the CSR activities and monitors the CSR Policy of the Company from time to time.
The detailed report on CSR activities as required under The Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is
attached as Annexure ‘H’ to this report.
15. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:

All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6)
of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 25(7) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, the company organizes familiarization programme for Independent Directors as and when required.
Mr. Akshay Poddar retires by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and is eligible for re-appointment. A brief
profile and details of other directorships of Mr. Akshay Poddar are given in the Report on Corporate Governance attached as
Annexure ‘A’ to this report.
Corporate Governance Report also contains other information on the Directors, Board and Committee Meetings.
Mr. V. Seshadri resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel w.e.f 1st July,2016.
Mr. Kapil Mehan, Managing Director, Mr. Sandeep Agrawal- Chief Financial Officer (w.e.f 1st July 2016) and and Mr. R.Y. Patil, Vice
President & Company Secretary have been designated as Key Managerial Personnel in accordance with provisions of Section 203
(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
16. Performance Evaluation:

Pursuant to the provisions of the Sections 134, 178 and Sch. IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the following performance evaluations were carried out;
a. Performance evaluation of the Board, Chairman and non-Independent Directors by the Independent Directors;
b. Performance evaluation of the Board, its committees and Independent Directors by the Board of Directors; and
c. Performance evaluation of every director by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The details of Annual Performance evaluation carried out are given in the Corporate Governance Report attached as Annexure
‘A’ to this report.
17. a. Board Meetings:

During the year under review, five Board meetings were held on 13th May, 2016, 9th September, 2016, 21st October, 2016,
27th January, 2017 and 22nd March, 2017. The details of the composition of the Board and attendance of the Directors at the
Board Meetings, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
b. Audit Committee:
During the year under review, seven Audit Committee Meetings were held and all the recommendations of the Audit
Committee were accepted by the Board. The details of the composition of the Audit Committee and details of committee
meetings are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
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18. Fixed Deposits:
The Company has not accepted fixed deposits in the past or during the year.
19. Details of significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts:
There are no significant material orders passed by the courts/regulators or tribunals impacting the going concern status and
company’s operations in future. The details pertaining to various demand notices from various statutory authorities are disclosed
in Note No. 32 (b) of financial statements under the heading – Contingent Liabilities.
20. Adequacy of internal financial controls with reference to financial statements:

The company has adequate systems of internal control in place, which is commensurate with its size and the nature of its
operations. The Company has designed and put in place adequate Standard Operating Procedures and Limits of Authority
Manuals for conduct of its business, including adherence to Company’s policies, safeguarding its assets, prevention and detection
of fraud and errors, accuracy and completeness of accounting records and timely preparation of reliable financial information.
These documents are reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis to improve the internal control systems and operational
efficiency. The Company uses a state-of-the-art ERP (SAP) system to record data for accounting and managing information with
adequate security procedure and controls.
21. Disclosure Requirement:

Your Company has complied with all the mandatory SEBI Listing Regulations. The Report on Corporate Governance is enclosed as
Annexure ‘A’ to this report. A Certificate on compliance of Corporate Governance by a Practicing Company Secretary is enclosed
as Annexure ‘B’. Declaration by the Managing Director is enclosed as Annexure ‘C’, the Management Discussion and Analysis is
enclosed as Annexure ‘D’ and Secretarial Audit Report is enclosed as Annexure ‘F’ to this report.
22. Statutory Auditors:

As per section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants,
New Delhi, were appointed as Statutory Auditors from the conclusion of the Seventh Annual General Meeting till the conclusion
of the Twelfth Annual General Meeting subject to ratification by the members at every Annual General Meeting. The Board,
based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee recommends ratification of appointment of M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP as
Statutory Auditors of the Company and authorizes the Board to fix the remuneration for the year 2017-18. The Standalone Audit
Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer made by the Statutory Auditors.
The Auditors Report on Consolidated Financial Statement, contained qualified opinion summarized below;
Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (MCFL) subsidiary company had engaged an independent firm of accountants to
carry out a forensic review into transactions in relation to investment in the preference shares of Bangalore Beverages Limited
and advances made to United Beverages Holdings Limited (UBHL) and have indicated that these transactions may have involved
irregularities. Based on their report, Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, the holding company of MCFL has approached the
National Company Law Tribunal in Bangalore to obtain accountability of the UBHL Group for the irregularities. The subsidiary had
already provided an aggregate amount of Rs. 21,668 lacs against the above in their books. Pending outcome of the legal dispute
on the above matters, auditor are unable to comment on including consequential effects.
Comment by the Board of Directors on the Audit Report
Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (ZFCL), subsidiary of the company has approached the National Company Law Tribunal in
Bangalore to obtain accountability of the UB Group for the irregularities. Since UBHL has been declared to be wound up by the
High Court of Karnataka vide order dated 7th February 2017, the ZFCL made an application before the High Court of Karnataka
to proceed against UBHL. The said application has been allowed.
During the year under review, there were no frauds reported by the auditors to the Audit Committee or the Board under section
143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
23. Cost Audit :

The Board has re-appointed Mr. Irudayam Savari Muthu, Cost Accountant, Membership No. 6716, as the Cost Auditor for the year
2017-18 and has recommended the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor for ratification at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting. The Cost Audit Report for the year ended 31st March, 2016 was filed by the Company with the Ministry of Corporate
Affairs on 1st October, 2016.
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24. Secretarial Audit :
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Mr. Shivaram Bhat, Practicing Company Secretary as Secretarial
Auditor, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2016-17 is
enclosed as Annexure ‘F’ to this Directors’ Report. The Report does not contain any qualification.
25. Disclosure as per Section 22 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013 :
As per provisions of Section 4 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013, your Company has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee for redressal of complaints against sexual harassment.
There were no complaints/cases filed/pending with the Company during the year.
26. Employees’ Stock Option Scheme:

Though the Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOPS) was approved by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on
7th August, 2012, no ESOPS was issued pursuant to the same.
27. Rights Issue of shares:

Your Company passed a resolution on 29th February, 2016 to create, offer, issue and allot equity shares for cash for a sum not
exceeding `200 crores on Rights basis. The Board at its meeting held on 9th September, 2016 deferred the Rights Issue till such
time the Board deems fit.
28. Consolidated Financial Statements under section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013:
The consolidated financial statements of the Company has been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards
(Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standard)
(Amendment) Rules, 2016 which forms part of this Annual Report.
Upto the year ended 31st March, 2016, the Company prepared its Financial Statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in India, including accounting standards read with Section 133 of the Act notified under the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (‘Previous GAAP’).
These financial statements are the first financial statements of the Company under Ind AS.
The Company will make available the financial statements of subsidiaries, upon request by any member of the Company
interested in receiving this information. The Annual Accounts of the Subsidiary Companies will also be kept for inspection by any
shareholders at the Registered Office of the Company and its Subsidiaries.
29. Subsidiaries:
A brief review of the subsidiaries of the Company is given below:-
a. Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited:
Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (ZFCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of your Company was incorporated for the
manufacture of organic and inorganic fertilizers. ZFCL has set up a 600 MTPD unit at Mahad in Maharashtra for the
manufacture of Powdered & Granulated Single Super Phosphate (GSSP).
The plant produced 56569 MT whereas the sales was 57607 MT during financial year 2016-17. Against budgeted capacity
utilization ZFCL achieved 52.86 % of capacity. This was mainly due to lower market off-take. The sales and production both
faced setbacks due to lower market demand and proliferation of similar products of low quality being sold by small time
manufactures at very low prices in company’s primary market. The Company is formulating a special brand promotion &
marketing campaign for positioning “SUPER 16 “as a premium SSP brand in the market.
The income from operation (standalone) for the year ended 31st March, 2017 was ` 45.33 crores as compared to ` 44.99
crores in the previous year ended 31st March, 2016. The Loss Before Tax expenses & extraordinary item for the year ended
31st March, 2017 was ` 113.55 crores as compared to Loss of ` 99.09 crores for the year ending 31st March, 2016.
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Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited:
Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (MCFL) is a subsidiary of Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (ZFCL). ZFCL
holds 53.03% total voting rights in MCFL.
MCFL has only one major business segment, viz. Fertilizers. It manufactures both Nitrogenous and Phosphatic fertilizers
and is the only manufacturer of fertilizers in the state of Karnataka. About 60% of the Company’s products are sold in the
state of Karnataka, which meets about 20% of the needs of the farmers in the State. MCFL maintains a good share of the
market in Kerala and a modest share in the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.
The total income from operations for the year was `2502.14 crores which was lower compared to `2982.07 crores in
the previous year primarily due to lower commodity prices. The Profit Before Tax for the year before exceptional and
extraordinary item was `30.12 crores as compared to loss of `31.40 crores in the previous year.
b. Zuari Agri Sciences Limited:

Zuari Agri Sciences Limited (ZASL), achieved a total income of ` 155.33 crores from operation for the year ended
31st March, 2017 as compared to ` 132.01 crores in the previous year ended 31st March, 2016.
ZASL achieved a turnover of `111.85 Crores from Crop care products as compared to `85.29 Crores in the previous year and
consolidated its position in the market. ZASL has signed agreement with Agrinos for import of 2 new products Chemfree
Vamax and Chemfree Roots, which would augment company’s presence in bio-products market.
ZASL achieved a turnover of `42.44 Crores from seeds as compared to `45.66 Crores during the previous year. The
Company has launched new brands of Wheat and Mustard to strengthen its product portfolio.

The Profit Before Tax expenses & extraordinary item for the year ended 31st March, 2017 was ` 1.55 Crores as compared to
Loss of `1.68 crores in the previous year ended 31st March, 2016.
(c) Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited :

Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited (ZSFL), is engaged in manufacturing of Water Soluble Fertilisers (WSF’s) with its
manufacturing facility at Baramati, Maharashtra. ZSFL has a capacity of 24,000 Metric Tonnes per annum, on two shift basis
for production of different NPK blends. The Plant is working on one shift basis and producing 30 Metric Tonnes per day on
an average.
ZSFL’s total income from operations for the year ended 31st March, 2017 was ` 33.86 crores as compared to ` 43.50 crores in
the previous year. The Profit Before Tax expenses & extraordinary item for the year ended 31st March, 2017 was ` 0.72 Crores
as compared to Loss of `1.85 crores in the previous year ended 31st March, 2016.
During the previous year, your Company initiated the process of amalgamation of Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, Zuari
Specialty Fertilisers Limited and Zuari Agri Sciences Limited, wholly owned subsidiaries with the Company. The objective was
to eliminate the multiplicity of companies within the group which are engaged in similar/related businesses so as to avoid
duplication of resources and efforts which are currently getting dissipated between the four companies i.e. the Company, Zuari
Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited, Zuari Specialty Fertilisers Limited and Zuari Agri Sciences Limited. The appointed date for this
purpose was 1st April, 2015.
A notification was issued by the Ministry of Corporate affairs (MCA) by which, all matters pertaining to Scheme of Arrangement
have been transferred to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Mumbai from the High Court of Bombay, at Goa. Therefore the
Amalgamation matter of the Company shall be heard by the Mumbai bench of the NCLT.
30. Joint Ventures:

A brief review of the joint ventures of the Company are given here below :
(a) Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited:
Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited (ZMPPL), a 50:50 joint venture with Office Cherifien Des Phosphates (OCP) S.A., was
established as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for acquisition of stake in Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL). At present,
ZMPPL is holding 80.45% of the equity stake in PPL.
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PPL manufactures and markets Complex/Phosphatic fertilisers and intermediary products such as Phosphoric Acid and
Sulphuric Acid which are crucial in the manufacture of Phosphatic fertilisers. All the products are marketed under the
popular ‘Navratna’ brand. PPL’s portfolio caters to almost all agricultural applications. PPL’s plant is located in the port town
of Paradeep in Odisha, with an installed annual capacity of 7,20,000 Metric Tonnes of DAP and other Phosphatic fertilisers.
PPL’s total revenue from operation for the year ended 31st March, 2017 was ` 3696.71 crores as against `4798.36 crores
during the previous year.
The Profit Before Exceptional Item for the year ended 31st March, 2017 was ` 192.09 Crores as against ` 65.53 crores during
the previous year. Profit After Tax for the year was ` 86.91 crores as compared to `65.09 crores in the previous year.
(b) MCA Phosphates Pte Limited:

MCA Phosphates Pte Limited (MCAP), is a joint venture company between your Company and Mitsubishi Corporation
(Mitsubishi), Japan, established as special purpose vehicle for investment in Peruvian Rock Phosphate Mining Project.
The supply of rock phosphate from the asset will help your company to reduce its dependence on suppliers for critical raw
material-rock phosphate and is a step forward in the backward integration of its downstream phosphate business and for
expanding its downstream fertilizer plants.
The statement containing salient features of the financial statement of subsidiaries/associates/joint ventures is attached as
Annexure “J” to this report.
31. Directors’ Responsibility Statement :
To the best of our knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanation obtained by us, your Directors make
the following statements in terms of provisions of Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, and hereby confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed along with proper
explanation material departures;
(b) the directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates
that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the
financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
(c) the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with
the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
(d) the directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) the directors, have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial
controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
(f ) the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such
systems were adequate and operating effectively.
32. Acknowledgements:
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the dedication, commitment and contribution of all stakeholders
and employees of your Company.
For and on behalf of the Board

Place : Gurgaon S.K. Poddar

Date : 19th May, 2017 Chairman
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Annexure ‘A’ to the Directors’ Report
Report on Corporate Governance
1. Company’s Philosophy on the Code of Corporate Governance:
Corporate Philosophy of the Company is to strengthen India’s industrial and agricultural base, increasing shareholder
value, providing quality fertilisers and other agri inputs, preserving and protecting the environment and ensuring a healthy
neighbourhood.
The Company’s Philosophy on Corporate Governance envisages an attainment of the highest level of transparency and
accountability. It is aimed at safeguarding and adding value to the interests of various stakeholders. The Company is committed
to the best Corporate Governance and continues with its initiatives towards the best Corporate Governance practices.
2. Board of Directors:
The Board of Directors of the Company comprises eight members including, the Managing Director and seven Non-Executive
Directors. Half of the Board comprises of Independent Directors and Non-Executive Directors. The other related information
concerning the Board is given hereunder.
During the year under review, five Board meetings were held on 13th May, 2016, 9th September, 2016, 21st October, 2016,
27th January, 2017 and 22nd March, 2017.
Attendance of each Director at the Board of Directors’ meetings and at the last Annual General Meeting along with the
number of other Companies and Committees where he is a Chairman / Member is given hereunder:
Director Category of No. of No. of No. of Attendance No. of Board

Directorship # Director- Board shares at last AGM Committees
ships in other Meetings held of other Companies. *
Companies** Attended
Chairman Member
Promoter/
S.K.Poddar 12 5 179406 No - -
Chairman
Kapil Mehan MD 7 5 NIL Yes - 1
N. Suresh Krishnan NED 10 5 NIL Yes - 5
Akshay Poddar NED 16 4 150585 No 1 3
J.N. Godbole NED / I 8 4 NIL Yes 3 5
Marco Wadia NED / I 12 5 2811 Yes 2 6
Gopal Krishna Pillai NED / I 6 5 NIL Yes - -
Kiran Dhingra NED / I 4 5 NIL Yes 1 1
# MD-Managing Director, I-Independent, NED-Non -Executive Director
* Includes Audit Committee and Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee
** Includes Directorship in other public and private Companies
3. Retirement of Directors by rotation and re-appointment:
Mr. Akshay Poddar retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment

As per Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, a brief profile and information about the Director is given below:
Akshay Poddar, aged 40, a Hons. graduate in Accounting & Finance from London School of Economics & Political Science,
University of London and Master of Science in Leadership and Strategy from London Business School, hails from the renowned
Poddar family of Kolkata and part of the Promoters of “Adventz” group which has diverse interests in Fertilisers, Agri inputs, Heavy
Engineering, Process Engineering, Furniture, Consumer Products, Real Estate, Investments, etc.
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Mr. Poddar is holding directorship in Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd., Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd., Texmaco Infrastructure &
Holdings Ltd., Mangalore Chemicals & Fertlizers Ltd., Adventz Securities Enterprises Ltd., Lionel India Ltd., Lionel Edwards Ltd.,
Adventz Finance Pvt Ltd. Internationally, Mr Poddar is a Board Member of Globalware Trading & Holdings Ltd., Felicabo Worldwide
Ltd., Adventz Trading DMCC, Adventz Properties Ltd and Adventz Investments Ltd.
Mr. Poddar is spearheading the manufacturing and other activities of the group in India, U.A.E and other parts of the world and
is instrumental in initiating modern industrial and financial management practices in the operations and management of main
verticals of the group – Agri business, Infrastructure, Emerging Lifestyles and Services.
Mr. Poddar is supervising a marquee residential project of 0.6 million sq.ft. in Dubai Downtown, near Burj Khalifa, being developed
by the Group and few residential projects in Sports City, Dubai, UAE. He is also in the process of setting up a trading hub in Dubai
for buying and selling inputs for the Group’s India operations like ammonia, rock phosphates, sulphur and other agro chemical
products as well as engineering products for railway wheels, axles, special steel etc. He is also involved in the joint venture
company of Hettich in UAE for their furniture hardware products in UAE and adjoining areas.
Mr. Poddar is serving as a Committee Member of Indian Chamber of Commerce and is also on the Board of Young Presidents
Organisation (YPO), Kolkata Chapter, member of Young Leaders Forum (YLF) and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE) and Past President
of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, Kolkata Chapter. He is actively involved in social work and is Trustee of various Charitable Trusts
which run schools for the underprivileged children and provide help to the needy people.
Names of Companies in which Mr. Akshay Poddar is a Director as on 31st March, 2017:
Names of the Companies bodies corporate/ firms / association of individuals

Sl No. Public Limited Companies Sl No. Private Limited Companies
1. Adventz Securities Enterprises Limited 1. Adventz Finance Private Limited
2. Lionel Edwards Ltd 2. Abhishek Holdings Private Limited
3. Indian Chamber Of Commerce Calcutta 3. Adventz Investment Company Private Limited
4. Texmaco Infrastructure & Holdings Limited 4. Greenland Trading Pvt Ltd
5. Ypo (Calcutta) 5. Indrakshi Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
6. Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited 6. Touax Texmaco Railcar Leasing Private Limited
7. Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited 7. Hettich India Private Limited
8. Lionel India Limited 8. Adventz Homecare Private Limited
9. Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited
Companies outside India
1. Coltrane Corporation Limited
2. Globalware Holdings Limited
3. Felicabo Worldwide Limited
4. Adventz Properties Limited
5. Adventz Investments Limited
6. Adventz Trading DMCC
4. Board Agenda:
The Board meetings are scheduled well in advance and the Board members are generally given at least 7 days notice prior to the
meeting date. All major items are backed by in-depth background information and analysis, wherever possible, to enable the
Board members to take informed decisions.
5. Formal letter of appointment to Independent Directors:
The Company issued a formal letter of appointment to all Independent Directors at the time of appointment in accordance with
the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations. The terms and conditions of appointment of Independent
Directors is uploaded on the company’s website.
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6. Annual Performance evaluation:
Pursuant to the provisions contained in Companies Act, 2013 and Schedule IV (Section 149(8)) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Annual performance evaluation has been carried out of all the Directors, the Board, Chairman of the Board and the working of
the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.
The performance evaluation of the Board of Directors was carried out based on the detailed questionnaire containing
criteria such as duties and responsibilities of the Board, information flow to the Board, time devoted to the meetings, etc. Similarly,
the evaluation of Directors was carried out on the basis of questionnaire containing criteria such as level of participation by
individual directors, independent judgement by the director, understanding of the Company’s business, etc.
The performance evaluation of the Board and the Committees, viz. Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee
and Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee was done by all the Directors. The performance evaluation of the Independent
Directors was carried out by the Board excluding the Director being evaluated. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and
Executive Directors was carried out by all the Independent Directors. The Directors expressed their satisfaction over the entire
evaluation process.
7. Independent Directors’ Familiarization Programme :
The Company in compliance with Regulation 25(7) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 has formulated a programme to familiarize
the Independent Directors with the company, their roles, responsibilities. The Independent Directors are given detailed
presentation on the operations of the company on quarterly basis at the meetings of the Board/Committees. The details of the
familiarization programme has been disclosed on the Company’s website. The weblink for accessing the familiarization policy is
http://www.zuari.in/corporate-governance.
8. Board Diversity Policy :
The Company in compliance with Regulation 19(4) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 has formulated a policy on Board Diversity
which sets out the framework to promote diversity on Company’s Board of Directors. The Policy was recommended by Nomination
and Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board.
9. Independent Directors Meeting:
In compliance with Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and regulation 25(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, During
the year the Meetings of the Independent Directors were held on 13th May, 2016 and 22nd March, 2017, without the attendance
of non-independent directors and members of the Management, inter alia, to discuss the following:
 Review the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole;
 Review the performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of the Managing Director and
Non-Executive Directors; and
 Assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company management and the Board that
is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform its duties.
10. Board Committees:
The Committees of the Board are as follows:
a) Audit Committee:
The Audit Committee comprises two independent Directors and one Non -Executive Director. The permanent invitees
include Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Internal Audit. The Vice President & Company Secretary is the
Secretary of the Committee. During the year, 7 meetings were held on 13th May, 2016, 14th June, 2016, 8th September, 2016,
21st October, 2016, 9th December, 2016 , 27th January, 2017 and 22nd March, 2017.
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Terms of Reference
As per Regulation 18(3) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and Schedule II the terms of reference and role of the Audit Committee
includes among other things, review of the Company’s financial reporting process and its financial statements, review of the
accounting and financial policies and practices, the internal control and internal audit systems (including review and approval
of Internal Audit plan, appointment of Internal Auditors and review of internal audit reports), risk management policies and
practices, review the functioning of the Whistle Blower mechanism, etc. The role also includes making recommendations to the
Board, re-appointment of Statutory Auditors/Secretarial Auditors and fixation of audit fees.
Besides above, the additional terms of reference of Audit Committee as per the Companies Act, 2013 includes reviewing and
monitoring auditor’s independence and performance, and effectiveness of audit process; examination of the financial statement
and the auditor’s report thereon; approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the company with related parties;
scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments; valuation of undertakings or assets of the company, wherever it is necessary.
Names of the members Status Nature of Directorship No. of meetings

attended
Marco Wadia Chairman Non- Executive Independent Director 7
J.N. Godbole Member* Non- Executive Independent Director 3
N.Suresh Krishnan Member Non – Executive Director 7
Gopal Krishna Pillai** Member** Non- Executive Independent Director 4
*upto 9th September, 2016

**w.e.f. 9th September, 2016
b) Nomination and Remuneration Committee :
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises three Non Executive Directors out of which two are Independent
Directors. The Board has designated Mr. R.Y. Patil, Vice President & Company Secretary as Secretary of the Committee.
The Committee met 3 times during the financial year ended 31st March, 2017 on 13th May, 2016, 8th September, 2016 and
21st October, 2016.
Terms of Reference:
The Board has constituted the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, as required under the Companies Act, 2013. The
Committee shall formulate the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a director and
recommend to the Board a policy, relating to the remuneration for the directors, key managerial personnel and other employees.
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee shall also formulate criteria for evaluation of Independent Directors and the Board
and devise a policy on Board diversity. It shall identify persons who are qualified to become directors and who may be appointed
in senior management in accordance with the criteria laid down, and recommend to the Board their appointment and for
removal.
Name of the member Status Nature of Directorship No. of meetings attended

Marco Wadia Chairman Non- Executive Independent Director 3
J.N. Godbole Member Non- Executive Independent Director 3
Akshay Poddar Member Non – Executive Director 2
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Details of Remuneration to all the Directors for the year:
Payment of remuneration to the Managing Director was as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
and subsequently approved by the Board and the Shareholders of the Company. The remuneration comprises salary, incentives,
bonus, performance incentives, contribution to the Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund, Gratuity and others.
` In lacs
Managing Director Salary Perquisites Retirement benefits Total Remuneration
Kapil Mehan 163.14 6.81 29.03 198.98
No commission was paid to Mr. Kapil Mehan during the financial year.
The term of appointment of Managing Director has been revised from 5 years to 3 years w.e.f. 1st April, 2015. Notice period for
termination of appointment is six months on either side.
No severance pay is payable on termination of the appointment of Managing Director.
Sitting fees paid to Non-Executive Directors:
The Non-Executive Directors of the Company receive remuneration by way of sitting fees. The details of sitting fees paid to
the Non Executive Directors during the financial year ended 31st March, 2017 for attending the meetings of the Board and the
Committees thereof is given below:
Sr. No. Name of Director Amount in (`)

1. Mr. S.K. Poddar 2,95,000
2. Mr. Akshay Poddar 2,45,000
3. Mr. N. Suresh Krishnan 5,30,000
4. Mr. J.N. Godbole 4,70,000
5. Mr. Marco Wadia 5,90,000
6. Mr. Gopal Krishna Pillai 3,95,000
7. Ms. Kiran Dhingra 2,50,000
Pecuniary relationship of Directors:
During the financial year, none of the Directors of the Company had any material pecuniary relationship(s) or transaction(s) with
the Company, its Promoters, its Senior management, its Subsidiaries or Associate Company, apart from the following:
a) Remuneration paid to the Managing Director and Sitting Fees paid to the Non – Executive Directors;
b) Reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Directors in discharging their duties;
c) Professional fees of ` 3.75 Lacs paid to Crawford Bayley & Co during the year. Mr. Marco Wadia is a partner in Crawford
Bayley & Co, Solicitors & Advocates, which has professional relationship with the Company. However, this is not considered
material enough to infringe independence of Mr. Marco Wadia;
d) Mr. Saroj Kumar Poddar, Mr. Akshay Poddar and Mr. Marco Wadia are holding equity shares of the Company, details of
which are given in this Report.
c) Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee:
Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee comprises two Independent Directors and one Non- Executive Director. The Board has
designated Mr. R.Y. Patil, Vice President & Company Secretary as the Compliance Officer. The Committee met 4 times during the
financial year ended 31st March, 2017 on 13th May, 2016, 8th September, 2016, 21st October, 2016, 27th January, 2017.
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Terms of Reference:
The Board has constituted Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee which oversees the performance of the share transfer
work and recommends measures to improve the level of investor services. In addition, the Committee looks into investors’
grievances such as non receipt of dividend, Annual Reports and other complaints related to share transfers.
There were 2 complaints received from the shareholders during the year, which were duly addressed. There were no outstanding
complaints or share transfers pending as on 31st March, 2017.
The attendance of the members at the meeting is as follows:-
Name of the member Status Nature of Directorship No. of meetings attended

J.N. Godbole Chairman Non- Executive Independent Director 3
Marco Wadia Member Non- Executive Independent Director 4
N. Suresh Krishnan Member Non- Executive Director 4

d) Other Committees
Apart from the above stated Board Committees, the Board has also constituted other committees including Committee of
Directors for Banking and Finance, Risk Management Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Committee of Directors
for QIP, and Rights Issue Committee. The Committee meetings are held as and when the need arises and at such intervals as may
be expedient.
11. Annual General Meetings:
a) Details of the previous 3 Annual General Meetings (AGM) are as follows:
Year Location Date Time Whether any special resolutions

have been passed
2015-16 Jai Kisaan Bhawan, 29-09-2016 10.30 A.M. YES
Zuarinagar,
2014-15 Goa – 403 726 21-09-2015 10.00 A.M. YES
2013-14 01-09-2014 9.30 A.M. YES
b) Details of Special resolutions passed at the AGM :
Special Resolutions passed in the Annual General Meetings (AGM) held during the last three financial years are as follows:
Financial Year Date of AGM Particulars of Special Resolution passed

2015-16 29-09-2016 1. Reclassification of certain shareholders from Promoter group category to Public
category
2014-15 21-09-2015 1. Alteration in the Articles of Association of the Company by replacing all the
existing regulations.
2. Appointment of Mr. Kapil Mehan as Managing Director of the Company.
2013-14 01-09-2014 1. To borrow from time to time any sum or sums of money not exceeding `8,000
crores.
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c) Details of Special Resolutions passed through Postal Ballot during the financial year 2016-17:
Date of Postal Ballot Notice Details of the Resolution passed Result of the Postal Ballot
21-10-2016 Approval of the Members for alteration and variation of the Special Resolution has been
term of appointment of Mr. Kapil Mehan (DIN: 01215092), passed by the shareholders
Managing Director of the Company from a period of 5 with requisite majority.
(five) years to a period not exceeding 3 (three) years with
effect from 1st April, 2015 and to pay remuneration within
the overall ceiling limit as prescribed in Schedule V of the
Companies Act, 2013.
Mr. Shivaram Bhat, Practicing Company Secretary was the Scrutinizer to conduct the Postal Ballot process.

12. Disclosures
a) Mr. Marco Wadia, is a Partner of Crawford Bayley & Co., Solicitors & Advocates, which has a professional relationship with
the Company. The professional fee of ` 3.75 Lacs paid to Crawford Bayley & Co. during the year is not considered material
enough to infringe on the independence of Mr. Wadia. Accordingly, there were no transactions of material nature with the
directors or the management or their subsidiaries or relatives having potential conflict with the interest of the Company.
b) The Company has put in place a Vigil mechanism and adopted the Whistle Blower Policy and affirms that no person has
been denied access to the Audit Committee. The information on Vigil mechanism is placed on the website of the Company.
c) The Company has formulated a policy for determining material subsidiaries and the policy is disclosed on the Company’s
website. The weblink for accessing the policy is http://www.zuari.in/corporate-governance
d) The Company has formulated a policy on dealing with Related Party transactions and the same is disclosed on the
Company’s website. The weblink for accessing the Related Party Transaction Policy is http://www.zuari.in/corporate-
governance.
13. Means of communication
a. Quarterly Results:
Quarterly results are published in one English National Daily and Local Dailies, published in the language of the region
where the registered office of the company is located.
b. Half-yearly Unaudited Financial Results:
Unaudited financial results for the half-year ended 30th September, 2016 were sent to each household of shareholders,
apart from publishing in one English National Daily and Local Dailies, published in the language of the region where the
registered office of the company is located.
c. Web-site on which the results are displayed: www.zuari.in
The Company does not publish official news-releases on its website. The presentations made to institutional investors
and analysts are uploaded on the Company’s website.
14. Code of Conduct:
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for the Directors and Senior Executives of the Company. The code promotes
conducting business in an ethical, efficient and transparent manner so as to meet its obligations to its shareholders and all other
stakeholders. The code has set out a broad policy for one’s conduct in dealing with the Company, fellow Directors and employees
and the external environment in which the Company operates.
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The declaration given by the Managing Director of the Company with respect to the affirmation of compliance of the code by the
Board of Directors and Senior Executives of the Company is enclosed as Annexure ‘C’ to this report.
15. Code of internal procedures and conduct for trading in securities of the Company:
The Company has adopted a code of Prevention of Insider Trading in securities of the Company, pursuant to SEBI (Prohibition of
Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Board has designated Vice President & Company Secretary, as the Compliance Officer and
has authorised Managing Director to monitor compliance of said Regulations.
16. General Shareholders Information :
a) Annual General Meeting :
The Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on Friday, 22nd September, 2017 at Jai Kisaan Bhawan,
Zuarinagar, Goa – 403 726 at 10.00 A.M.
b) Financial Year: 1st April to 31st March

c) Financial calendar (Tentative):
Financial Period Declaration of Financial Results

Results for the quarter ended 30th June, 2017 Within 45 days of the end of the quarter or such prescribed period
Results for the half-year ended 30th Sept. 2017 Within 45 days of the end of the quarter or such prescribed period
Results for the quarter ended 31st Dec. 2017 Within 45 days of the end of the quarter or such prescribed period
Audited Annual Results 2017-18 Within 60 days of the end of the quarter or such prescribed period
d) Date of book closure: 15th July, 2017 to 22nd July, 2017 (inclusive of both days).
e) Dividend payment date: The dividend payment date is on or after 26th September, 2017 but within the stipulated time
under the Companies Act. 2013.
f) Management Discussion and Analysis forms part of this Report as Annexure ‘D’
g) Listing on Stock Exchanges: Company’s shares are presently listed on:
BSE Limited
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers
Dalal Street, MUMBAI – 400 001.

National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Exchange Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex
Bandra (E), MUMBAI – 400 051
The company has paid the annual listing fees to the stock Exchanges for the Financial Year 2016-17
Stock Code:
BSE Limited, Mumbai: 534742

The National Stock Exchange of India Limited, Mumbai: ZUARI
International Standard Identification Number (ISIN): INE840M01016
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h) Market Place Data:
High/Low share prices during each month for the period 1st April, 2016 to 31st March, 2017 :
Month ZACL on BSE BSE INDEX

High (`) Low (`) High Low
April, 2016 178.90 138.50 26100.54 24523.20
May, 2016 209.90 158.15 26837.20 25057.93
June, 2016 200.20 164.50 27105.41 25911.33
July, 2016 201.70 168.00 28240.20 27034.14
August, 2016 190.00 165.00 28532.25 27627.97
September, 2016 197.00 171.00 29077.28 27716.78
October, 2016 263.30 178.00 28477.65 27488.30
November, 2016 246.75 178.00 28029.80 25717.93
December, 2016 254.00 209.60 26803.76 25753.74
January, 2017 383.40 230.00 27980.39 26447.06
February, 2017 356.00 313.40 29065.31 27590.10
March, 2017 376.35 315.00 29824.62 28716.21
Performance in comparison to BSE
Stock Performance on BSE ZACL on BSE BSE Index
450.00 32,000.00
400.00 30,000.00
383.40 376.35
350.00
356.00 28,000.00
300.00
26,000.00
BSE Index
ZACL on BSE
263.30
250.00 254.00
201.70 246.75
200.20 24,000.00
200.00 209.90
190.00
178.90 197.00
22,000.00
150.00
20,000.00
100.00
50.00 18,000.00
0.00 16,000.00
Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17
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i) Shareholding as on 31st March, 2017:
a) The distribution of shareholding as on 31st March, 2017 is as follows:
No. of shares No. of shareholders % of shareholders
Upto 500 33037 95.39
501 – 1000 754 2.18
1001- 2000 351 1.01
2001 – 3000 166 0.48
3001 – 4000 64 0.18
4001 – 5000 50 0.14
5001 – 10000 89 0.26
10001 and above 121 0.35
34632 100.00

b) Shareholding Pattern as on 31st March, 2017:
Category No. of shares held % shareholding
Promoters 27790419 66.08
Banks/Financial Institutions and Insurance Companies 2319191 5.51
Foreign Institutional Investors 171415 0.41
Mutual Funds 1911221 4.54
NRIs/OCBs 116599 0.28
Private Bodies Corporate 4740572 11.27
Public 5008589 11.91
TOTAL 4,20,58,006 100.00
The securities of the Company were not suspended from trading during the year.
j) The Company has not issued GDRs/ADRs/Warrants or convertible instruments during the financial year.
k) Commodity price risk or foreign exchange risk and hedging activities:
As the Company is not engaged in business of commodities which are traded in recognized commodity exchanges,
commodity risk is not applicable. Foreign Currency Exchange risk is hedged in accordance with the Policy formulated by
the Company for that purpose and periodical update is given to the Board on a quarterly basis.
l) Dematerialization of shares and liquidity:

4,16,83,077 equity shares (99.11%) have been dematerialized as on 31st March, 2017.
m) Share Transfer System

The Share Transfers in physical mode above 1000 equity shares are approved by Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee.
The Company has authorized the Company Secretary to approve share transfers involving up to 1000 shares with a view to
expedite the process of share transfers.
n) The Address for correspondence is:

Registrar and Share Transfer Agents:
Link Intime India Pvt. Limited
C-101, 247 Park,
LBS Marg, Vikhroli West, Mumbai 400 083
Tel: 022 – 49186000, Fax: 022 – 49186060
Email: rnt.helpdesk@linkintime.co.in
Website: www.linkintime.co.in
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Company’s Address:
Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa- 403 726.
Tel: 91-0832-2592180/2592509 Fax: 91-0832-2555279
E- mail: shares@ adventz com and/or investor.relations @adventz.com
Web site: www.zuari.in
The Company maintains an exclusive email id: investor.relations@adventz.com to redress the Investor’s Grievances
as required under Regulation 13 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The correspondence received under this e-mail id is
monitored and addressed on a daily basis.

o) Plant Location:
Jai Kisaan Bhawan,
Zuarinagar, Goa -403726
p) Other Disclosures:
i. All transactions entered by the Company with its related parties during the Financial Year 2016-17 were on an
arm’s length basis. The disclosure of material related party transactions u/s 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 in Form
AOC-2 is enclosed as ‘Annexure-G’ of the Directors Report. There was no material transactions related party
transactions during the year which was in conflict with the interest of the Company. The Board has approved a
policy for related party transactions which can be accessed at the Company’s website.: www.zuari.in
ii. The Company has complied with the requirements of the Stock Exchanges/ SEBI and Statutory Authorities on all
matters related to the capital markets during the last three years. No penalty or strictures were imposed on the
Company by these Authorities.
iii. The Company has complied with the corporate governance requirements specified in Regulation 17 to 27 and
clauses (b) to (i) of Regulation 46(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Company has also adopted schedule II of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
iv. The Company has also formulated a Whistle Blower Policy (“Policy”) which provides for adequate safeguard against
victimisation of persons and has a provision for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. The
Company has not denied any person from having access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. Weblink for the
policy: http://www.zuari.in/corporate-governance.
v. The Company has a policy for determining ‘material’ subsidiary and is disclosed on the website. The weblink for the
same is: http://www.zuari.in/corporate-governance.
vi. The Company has Related Party Transaction Policy which is available on the website of the Company. The weblink for
the same is: http://www.zuari.in/corporate-governance.
q) Non mandatory Requirement:

The Company has complied with the mandatory requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 and also following non mandatory requirements:
i) Providing half yearly unaudited financial results of the Company to each household of the shareholder.
ii) Sharing the expenses for maintaining the Chairman’s Office.
iii) Internal Auditor reports directly to the Audit Committee.
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Annexure ’B’ to the Directors’ Report
CERTIFICATE ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REQUIRED UNDER THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (LISTING OBLIGATIONS AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS) REGULATIONS, 2015 BY ZUARI AGRO
CHEMICALS LIMITED
May 19, 2017
To the members of ZUARI AGRO CHEMICALS LIMITED:
I have examined the compliance by ZUARI AGRO CHEMICALS LIMITED (`the Company) of the requirements of compliance with
the corporate Governance requirements under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (“LODR”) for the year ended 31st March 2017.
In my opinion and to the best of my information and according to the explanations given to me, I certify that the Company has complied
with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in the LODR. This Certificate is issued pursuant to the requirements of
Schedule V (E) of the LODR.
The compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance is the responsibility of the management of the Company. My examination was
limited to procedures adopted and implementation thereof, by the Company for ensuring compliance with the condition of Corporate
Governance under LODR. The examination is neither an audit nor an expression of opinion on the financial statements of the Company.
I further state that such compliance is neither an assurance as to the future viability of the Company nor the efficiency of effectiveness
with which the management has conducted the affairs of the company.
CS Shivaram Bhat
Practising Company Secretary
ACS No. 10454 : CP No. 7853
Annexure ‘C’ to the Directors’ Report

DECLARATION BY THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Pursuant to Regulation 26(3) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, I, Kapil Mehan, Managing Director of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited,
declare that all Board Members and Senior Executives of the Company have affirmed their compliance with the Code of Conduct and
Ethics during the year 2016-17.
Place : Gurgaon KAPIL MEHAN

Date : 19th May, 2017 MANAGING DIRECTOR
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Annexure ‘D to the Directors’ Report
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Board of Directors is pleased to present the business analysis and outlook of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (ZACL) based on the
current government policies and market conditions. The company is into manufacturing and selling fertilisers as well as trading in agri
inputs.
GLOBAL ECONOMIC BACKDROP :

Global economic activity is picking up with a long awaited cyclical recovery in investment, manufacturing, and trade. World growth is
expected to rise from 3.1 percent in 2016 to 3.5 percent in 2017 and 3.6 percent in 2018. Stronger activity and expectations of more
robust global demand, coupled with agreed restrictions on oil supply, have helped commodity prices recover from their troughs in
early 2016. Higher commodity prices have provided some relief to commodity exporters and helped lift global headline inflation and
reduce deflationary pressures. Financial markets are buoyant and expect continued policy support in China and fiscal expansion and
deregulation in the United States. If confidence and market sentiment remain strong, short-term growth could indeed surprise on the
upside. Structural problem such as low productivity growth and high income inequality are likely to persist. Inward-looking policies
threaten global economic integration and the cooperative global economic order, which have served the world economy, especially
emerging market and developing economies well.
A faster-than-expected pace of interest rate hikes in the United States could tighten financial conditions elsewhere, with potential
further U.S. dollar appreciation straining emerging market economies with exchange rate pegs to the dollar or with material balance
sheet mismatches. More generally, a reversal in market sentiment and confidence could tighten financial conditions and exacerbate
existing vulnerabilities in a number of emerging market economies, including China-which faces the daunting challenge of reducing
its reliance on credit growth. A dilution of financial regulation may lead to stronger near-term growth but may imperil global financial
stability and raise the risk of costly financial crisis down the road. In addition, the threat of deepening geopolitical tensions persists,
especially in the Middle East and North Africa. Against this backdrop, economic policies have an important role to play in staving off
downside risks and securing the recovery, as stressed in previous WEOs. Credible strategies are needed in many countries to place public
debt on a sustainable path. Adjusting to lower commodity revenues and addressing financial vulnerabilities remain key challenges for
many emerging market and developing economies. The world also needs a renewed multilateral effort to tackle a number of common
challenges in an integrated global economy.
China’s growth remains high but is gradually moderating as the population ages and the economy rebalances from investment to
consumption, from external to internal demand and from manufacturing to services. Orderly rebalancing requires addressing corporate
overleveraging, overcapacity in real estate and heavy industries, and debt-financed over-investment in asset markets. Corporate
governance is being strengthened, including for state-owned enterprises, through enhanced external monitoring and internal control,
though on-the-ground progress needs to accelerate.
i) World agriculture and food scenario

As the global economy recovers from the financial crisis, BRIC countries led by India and China are expected to show healthy
growth rates. Since these four countries contribute to about 42% of the world’s population and are primarily agrarian based,
agriculture would play a key role in global development. Demand in global growth for agricultural products is expected to fall
to 1.5 percent a year for the next 30 years (from 2.2 percent) as population growth is declining and fairly high levels of food
consumption have been reached in many countries. A gradual shift in the epicentre of agricultural production, consumption and
trade is likely to take place from the OECD to developing countries. China and India are expected to remain growth leaders among
the developing countries with substantial market expansion and GDP growth. In the future years, China will continue advancing
agricultural modernization in a steady manner; the quality and efficiency of agricultural development will be significantly
improved; the interaction and integration with global agriculture will be remarkably strengthened; and the transformation and
upgrading of the consumption pattern of agricultural products will be accelerated.
Favourable weather in major production areas pushed the global cereal output to a new record in 2016/17. Coarse grains, rice and
wheat are all expected to reach production highs. Global use of cereals increased significantly, boosted by the wide availability of
attractively priced grains. However, consumption remained below production for the fourth consecutive season and global stocks
continued to accumulate, affecting international prices.
China: Thanks to the implementation of the food crop production strategy based on farmland management and technological
application, China’s food producing capacity has been further improved and could fully meet the target of basic self-sufficiency of
cereals and absolute security of food grain. It is forecast that the rice cultivation area will remain stable with slight expansion, and
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the production and consumption will reach 208.99 million tons and 208.03 million tons in 2016; and the wheat cultivation area
will remain stable with a slight decline, and the production and consumption will reach 130.10 million tons and 120.27 million
tons respectively. It is forecast that the total production and consumption of rice in the five years may reach 1.038 billion tons
and 1.034 billion tons; whereas that of wheat within the five years may reach 659 million tons and 655 million tons respectively.
ii) Commodity prices

Prices for most industrial commodities strengthened further in the first quarter, while global agricultural prices remained
broadly stable. Crude oil prices are forecast to rise to an average of $55 per barrel (bbl) in 2017 from $43/bbl in 2016. The oil
forecast is unchanged since October 2016 and reflects balancing forces: upward pressure on prices from production cuts agreed
by Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC producing countries, and downward pressure from
persistently high stocks, supported by the faster-than-expected rebound of the U.S. shale oil industry. Metals prices are projected
to increase 16 percent as a result of strong demand in China and various supply constraints, including labor strikes and contractual
disputes in the case of copper, and environmental and export policies for nickel.
Agricultural commodity prices, which gained 1 percent in the first quarter, are anticipated to remain broadly stable in 2017, with
moderate increases in oils and meals and raw materials offset by declines in grains and beverages. The FAO Cereal Price Index
averaged 146.0 points in April 2017, down 1.8 points (1.2 percent) from the previous month and 3.8 points (2.5 percent) from its
value in April 2016.
Foreign exchange fluctuates based on a variety of factors including Inflation Rates, Interest Rates, Country’s Current Account, and
Government Debt. The USD/INR pair traded between higher ends of $64-$68 levels with the latter part of the year witnessing
significant volatility with prices touching the $64.84 mark.
iii) Indian Agriculture

India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices and spice products. India’s fruit production has grown faster than
vegetables, making it the second largest fruit producer in the world. It ranks third in farm and agriculture outputs. Agricultural
export constitutes 10 per cent of the country’s exports and is the fourth-largest exported principal commodity. The agro industry
in India is divided into several sub segments such as canned, dairy, processed, frozen food to fisheries, meat, poultry, and food
grains.
During 2016-17, robust output of wheat, rice and pulses pushed up India’s food grain production by 8.7% to a record high 273.38
million tonne.
After a heavy shower last year, rice output increased by 4.5% to a record 109.15 million tonne while wheat production was up 5.6%
at all-time high of 97.44 million tonne. Coarse grains production rose 15.2% to highest ever 44.39 million tonne.
Output of all major pulses jumped 37% to 22.40 million tonne. A robust farm output will also help farmers tide over losses suffered
during the demonetisation drive that crimped demand for food items and lowered their prices.
Oil seeds output rose 28.8% to 32.52 million tonne, which is higher than the average production in the last five years.
Sugarcane production is estimated at 306.03 million tonne, which was 12.2% lower than last year.
Despite lower area coverage during 2016-17, cotton production was up 8.6% at 32.58 million bales.
Production of jute and mesta was marginally lower at 10.27 million bales.
Normal rains are expected during June-September southwest monsoon season. It would boost rural demand and alleviate the
distress in states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu which are reeling under the impact of drought. Indian agriculture gradually may
get delinked from monsoon once new irrigation projects get implemented by 2022 and precision agriculture practice adopted by
farmers. Agriculture GDP is expected to grow at 4.1 per cent to ` 1.11 trillion.
iv) Global Fertilizer scenario & fertilizer scenario in India

Global fertilizer demand remained virtually unchanged in 2015/16. The prospects for 2016/17 are more positive, reflecting
rebounding sugar, vegetable oil, cotton and dairy prices and an anticipated return to average weather conditions in the southern
hemisphere following the strong 2015/16 El Niño event. Hence, world demand is expected to rise by 2.1% to 187.6 Mt, led
by a strong rebound in nitrogen (N) demand. Phosphorous (P) demand is forecast to continue growing firmly for the second
consecutive year, following three years of stagnation. Potassium (K) demand is seen as regaining momentum after below-average
growth during the previous campaign.
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Regionally, demand is seen as dropping in Western & Central Europe and North America and rising elsewhere. The strongest year-
on-year changes in relative terms are expected in Oceania, Latin America, South Asia and Africa, while the main volume increases
are forecast in South Asia, Latin America and East Asia. With fertilizer raw materials supplies being added up and no corresponding
rise in demand, a significant supply demand gap (in favour of surplus) is seen in years to come which will have put downward
pressure on the prices.
In India, 2016 was the first year under the country’s mandate to coat all subsidized urea with neem oil to improve urea use
efficiency. The first results of this policy tend to show that it does not provide (or only partly provides) the expected environmental,
agronomic and economic benefits, although it would be successful in preventing industrial uses of subsidized urea. Overall
fertilizer sales have come down by 7% from 580.71 lac MT in FY16 to 541.56 lac MT in FY17 and fertilizer imports were down during
the year from 183.54 lac MT in FY16 to 140.79 lac MT in FY17. For FY18, MOP imports are expected to increase and DAP imports for
Kharif 2017 may be reduced due to high international prices whereas consumption for Rabi will depend on rains. However India
may import at least 43 Lac MT of DAP.
New plants: Govt. plans to restart the fertiliser plants at Barauni in Bihar, Sindri in Jharkhand, Talcher in Odisha, Ramagundam in
Telangana and Gorakhpur in UP. Financial allocations and the ground level work would start in 2017 and the five plants would
become fully functional by 2020-21. The Centre has roped in Coal India Limited, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC),
IndianOil and Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) for reviving the plants at a cost of ` 30,000 crore. These companies have formed
special purpose vehicles with state-run fertiliser companies for the purpose. An investment to the tune of ` 50,000 crore is being
undertaken for revival of closed fertilizer plants and setting up of gas pipeline network to connect Eastern India to the National
Gas Grid. The ground work for these plants is scheduled to commence in financial year 2017-18.
v) Fertilizer policy
As per this year’s Govt. subsidy, there will be a rise in ‘N’ subsidy from 15.854 `/kg to 18.989 `/kg whereas ‘P2O5’ subsidy has been
reduced from 13.241 `/kg to 11.997 `/kg and subsidy for ‘K’ is reduced from 15.47 `/kg to 12.395 `/kg.
The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is expected to roll out from June 2017 which may put pressure on Working Capital initially
whereas GST is expected to be rolled out from July 2017. Under the DBT scheme, 200,000 point-of-sale terminals will be put to use
to all Indian retailers, but phosphate importers opine that the DBT will have a direct and adverse effect on their working capital
requirements. Under the current NBS system, 90pc of the subsidy amount was traditionally paid out by the government when
imported fertilizer was received by state or district retailers, with the balance paid out after the retailer confirmed relevant sales
to the farmers. Under the new policy, the entire subsidy will only be paid after the farmer actually purchases the fertilizer. This
could delay subsidy payouts to the importing company by an estimated 2-3 months owing to the time taken to transport fertilizer
inland.
India has implemented such schemes in similar sectors, but not on this scale, so teething problems may ensue, that could result
in issues over liquidity for the industry.
vi) Government initiatives for 2017–18

The key points from initiatives have been summarized as follows:
• Total allocation for rural, agricultural and allied sectors for FY 2017-18 has been increased by 24 per cent year-on-year to
` 1,87,223 crore
• Focus on micro-irrigation. Fund set up by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) with a corpus of
` 5,000 crore
• The participation of women in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has increased to
55 per cent and allocation to the scheme has been a record ` 48,000 crore for FY2017-18
• Short-term crop loans up to ` 3,00,000 at subsidised interest rate of 7 per cent per annum would be provided to the farmers.
vii) Marketing
The company has started to expand its marketing reach in Northern Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and North
Eastern states - in addition to Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala.
The total sales volume of fertilizers stood at 14.77 lakh MT during 2016-17(against 15.44 lakh MT achieved last year), out of which
indigenous sales was at 10.34 lakh MT (against 10.44 lakh MT achieved last year). There has been a clear direction and focus
to generate more demand for Company’s NPK products; special campaign and farm level activities were undertaken to create
awareness of the crop specific benefit of NPK fertilizers and creating demand pull.
The overall sales in pesticides for the year were ` 6.45 crores, whereas seeds clocked business worth ` 0.16 crores. The Company
has started pre-placement of products in early Kharif markets and will solely be focusing on its own products. In the Speciality
Fertiliser business, we achieved sales of ` 110.42 crores during FY 2016-17.
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vii) Internal Control Systems and their Adequacy:
The company has adequate systems of internal control in place, which is commensurate with its size and the nature of its
operations. These are designed to provide reasonable assurance with respect to maintaining reliable financial and operational
information, complying with applicable statutes, executing transactions with proper authorisation coupled with ensuring
compliance of corporate policies through documented Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Limits Of Financial Authority
Manual (LOAM). These documents are reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis to improve the internal control systems and
operational efficiency. The company uses a state–of–the–art ERP (SAP) system to record data for accounting and managing
information with adequate security procedure and controls.
The Company, through its own internal audit department supported by an external audit firm, carried out periodic audits based
on the plan approved by the audit committee and brought out any deviations to internal control procedures. The observations
arising out of audit are periodically reviewed and compliance ensured. The summary of the internal audit observations and status
of implementation are submitted to the audit committee. The status of implementation of the recommendations is reviewed by
the audit committee on a regular basis.
viii) Enterprise Risk Management (ERM):

The Risk Management Committee of the Board has approved a Risk Management Policy which has been formulated in accordance
with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and regulation 21 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulation, 2015.
Company’s ERM framework encompasses practices relating to identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of strategic,
operational, financial and compliance related risks. The coverage includes both internal and external factors. The risks identified
are prioritised based on their potential impact and likelihood of occurrence. Risk register and internal audit findings also provide
input for risk identification and assessment. The prioritised risks along with the mitigation plan are discussed with the Corporate
Management Committee and Risk Management Committee on periodic basis.
The Company has, during the year internally conducted the Risk Assessment exercise for reviewing the existing processes of
identifying, assessing and prioritizing risks. Mitigation plans have been defined for the prioritised risks and same are being
reviewed for adherence periodically.
The Risk Management Committee shall periodically review the risks and report to the Board of Directors from time to time.
ix) Material development in human resources:

As a part of integration of Agri Business operations and to leverage the strengths of the Group companies, the Adventz Group
has consolidated and restructured the Sales, Marketing and Supply & Distribution functions of PPL, ZACL and MCFL on 25th April,
2016 resulting in re-organized and re-aligned marketing territories pan India under 5 Zones & 27 Regional Marketing Offices with
common frontline sales force. The Group envisages better operational efficiency and effective channel management through this
consolidation and more empowerment. Zones will operate as independent profit centers supported by Zonal accountants in each
zone.
The marketing activities for the group will be conceptualized and coordinated by the centralized marketing team located in
Pune. The implementation of these will be carried out by the respective RMO’s/Zones. To operate the integrated Sales & Marketing
Operations, Job roles of various Functions /Depts. have been identified & finalized along with number of positions required for
each role.
FINANCIAL REVIEW:
The Company’s overall financial performance for the year 2016-17 has improved significantly despite of overall primary sales
de-growth and poor rainfall in southern region of the country where company predominately sells its product. The total revenues from
operations in 2016 -17 stood at `3932.50 Crores as compared to `5280.11 Crores in 2015-16. The Company had a profit before tax of
`30.40 Crores in 2016-17 as compared to a loss before tax of `36.67 Crores for 2015-16. The profit after tax for 2016-17 was at `19.59
Crores as against a loss after tax of `9.03 Crores for 2015-16. The Company’s EBIDTA before exceptional item for 2016-17 was `420.85
Crores as against `322.12 Crores for 2015-16. The Finance Costs for 2016-17 stood at ` 291.51 Crores as against `300.68 Crores for
2015-16. During the year the Company’s other income stood at `130.17 crores as against `130.36 crores in the previous year. The
company incurred exceptional loss of `64.33 crores (`26.09 crores in 2016-17) during the year due to additional rebates\price reduction
claims on the stocks lying with its dealers and distribution channel pertains to earlier years.
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The performance of Fertiliser division:
Particulars 2016-17 2015-16
Urea Production (MT) 465132 399600
Urea Sales (MT) 465854 406286
Di-Ammonium phosphates Production (MT) 150932 136217
Di-Ammonium phosphates Sales (MT) 144956 140109
Other Complex Fertilisers Production (MT) 433061 508038
Other Complex Fertilisers Sales (MT) 422802 497357
Sales of Finished Products (` In Lakhs) 261825.56 334579.30
The revenue from Traded products was ` 131293.81 lakhs during the financial year in comparison to ` 193186.72 lakhs in previous year.
The sales of various products are as under:
Di-Ammonium phosphates (MT) 180112 285432
Muriate of Potash (MT) 197841 162168
Single Super Phosphate (MT) 57138 51874
Urea (MT) 1137 1100
Other Complex Fertilisers(MT) 7484 200
Sale of Speciality Fertilisers (` in Lakhs) 11041.95 9798.78
Sale of Traded Goods (` in Lakhs) 118422.97 180832.9
Sale of Traded Urea (` in Lakhs) 343.31 59.96
Pesticides (` in Lakhs) 644.76 1134.97
Seeds (` in Lakhs) 15.94 333.24
Others (` in Lakhs) 824.88 1026.87
OUTLOOK :
The various governmental initiative and higher allocation in Union Budget for 2017-18 provides major focus on agriculture and rural
India, with specific emphasis on water resources and irrigation. On the monsoon front, most global models are indicating reasonable
to good monsoon due to continued weakening of El Nino conditions over the coming months signaling an above-normal monsoon
rainfall over the country during June to September, 2017. Indian Meteorological Department estimates that monsoon will be 96%
of the Long Period Average (LPA). This is expected to result in recharging of ground water levels and improve irrigation prospects.
In light of the above, the consumption is expected to grow. There is also an enhanced focus on soil health and yield improvement
through sustainable means to promote use of complex and speciality fertilisers. Also, with micro irrigation schemes being aggressively
advocated by the Government, water soluble fertilizer consumption will pick up.
However, the budget did not offer much to the fertiliser sector. The fertiliser subsidy is kept at `70,000 crore, which indicates that the
subsidy arrears by end of F.Y. 2017-18 will be substantial, forcing the industry to continue to depend on their own working capital
borrowings. The implementation of Direct Benefit Scheme (DBT) will also put pressure on the working capital.
OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS :

For F.Y. 2017-18, there will be opportunities for growth in the regulated as well as the de-regulated segments. In the long run, increasing
consumption provides substantial opportunities for the branded Agri Business, in terms of higher value speciality inputs for better
quality agri produce. F.Y. 2016-17 opened with higher inventory in the P&K segment which impacted the primary sales and selling
price. However with prediction of good monsoon and coupled with good consumption the situation can be expected to normalise. In
the Urea segment, the Company does not foresee short-term threats since the domestic demand-supply gap will continue to exist till
such time that new capacity is added to achieve self-sufficiency.
RISKS AND CONCERNS:

The margins from operations of NPK plant, in view of imported input prices, primarily Ammonia and Phosphoric Acid, continue to be
a cause of concern. The high credit and forex exposure on bulk trading continues to be a concern too. The growth in non-regulated
segment brings to fore, the challenges in terms of quality management of third party sourced products. High subsidy and market
outstanding continues to be a cause of concern leading to high working capital and interest cost eating into the profit margins.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
There are certain statements in this report which the Company believes are forward looking. The forward looking statements stated in
this report could significantly differ from the actual results due to certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic
developments, Government actions, etc.
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Annexure ‘E to the Directors’ Report
MGT - 9
Extract of Annual Return
As on the financial year ended on 31.03.2017(Pursuant to sec 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013
and rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014)
I. CORPORATE INFORMATION:
i) CIN:- L65910GA2009PLC006177
ii) Registration Date: 10-Sep-09
iii) Name of the Company Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited
iv) Category / Sub-Category of the Company Company Limited by Shares
v) Address of the Registered office and contact Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa - 403726.
details Tel No. 0832-2592180 / 2592509.
Email Id: investor.relations@adventz.com
Website: www.zuari.in
vi) Whether listed company Yes
vii) Name, Address and Contact details of Registrar Link Intime India Pvt. Limited,
and Transfer Agent, if any C-101, 247 Park,
L.B.S. Marg, Vikhroli West,
Mumbai – 400083.
Tel No. 91 22 49186000
Fax 91 22 49186060
Email: rnt.helpdesk@linkintime.co.in
Website: www.linkintime.co.in

II. PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF THE COMPANY
Al l the business activities contributing 10% or more of the total turnover of the Company shall be stated:-
Sr. Name and Description of main NIC Code of the % to total turnover
No. products/ services Product/ service of the company
1 Manufacture of urea and other organic fertilizers 20121/22 100

III. PARTICULARS OF HOLDING, SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
S. N0 NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE COMPANY CIN/GLN HOLDING/ % of shares Applicable

SUBSIDIARY / held Section
ASSOCIATE
1 Zuari Agri Sciences Limited U01122GA1995PLC001751 Subsidiary 100 2(87)
(formerly known as Zuari Seeds Limited) Jai
Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa, 403726.
2 Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited U24120GA2009PLC006158 Subsidiary 100 2(87)
Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa, 403726
3 Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited ( formerly U01409GA2007PLC005489 Subsidiary 100 2(87)
Known as Zuari Rotem Speciality Fertilizers
Limited)Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa,
403726
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S. N0 NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE COMPANY CIN/GLN HOLDING/ % of shares Applicable
SUBSIDIARY / held Section
ASSOCIATE
4 Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited U24124OR2002PTC017414 Joint Venture 50 2(6)
(formerly known as Zuari Maroc Phosphates
Limited)5th Floor, Orissa State Handloom
Weavers’ Co-Operative Building, Pandit J.N
Marg, Bhubaneswar,Orissa, 751001
5 MCA Phosphates Pte. Limited Foreign Company Joint Venture 30 2(6)
112 Robinson Road # 05-01
Singapore 068902
6 Paradeep Phosphates Ltd.* U24129OR1981PLC001020 Associate 40 2(6)
5th Floor, Orissa State Handloom
Weavers’ Co-Operative Building, Pandit J.
N. Marg, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, 751001
7 Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited* L24123KA1966PLC002036 Indirect 53 2(87)
Level 11, UB Tower, UB City, No. 24, Vittal Subsidiary
Mallya Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India –
560 001, Ph. No. : 080-3985 5500/6000
* Percentage of shares held indirectly by the Company
IV. SHARE HOLDING PATTERN
(Equity Share Capital Breakup as percentage of Total Equity)
i) Category-wise Share Holding
No. of Shares held at the No. of Shares held at the %

Category of Shareholders beginning of the year end of the year Change
Demat Physical Demat Physical Total % of Demat Physical Total % of during
Total Total the year
Shares Shares
A Promoter s
1 Indian
a) Individual/ HUF 231027 0 231027 0.55 231027 0 231027 0.55 0
b) Central Govt
c) State Govt(s)
d) Bodies Corp. 23334025 0 23334025 55.48 19917057 0 19917057 47.36 -8.12
e) Banks / FI
f ) Any other
Sub-total (A) (1) 23565052 0 23565052 56.03 20148084 0 20148084 47.91 -8.12
2 Foreign
a) NRIs - Individuals 0 0 0 0 150585 0 150585 0.36 0.36
b) Other -
Individuals
c) Bodies Corp. 7491750 0 7491750 17.81 7491750 0 7491750 17.81 0.00
d) Banks / FI
e) Any Other....
Sub-total (A) (2) 7491750 0 7491750 17.81 7642335 0 7642335 18.17 0.36
Total shareholding of 0
Promoter 31056802 0 31056802 73.84 27790419 27790419 66.08 -7.76
(A) = (A)(1)+(A)( 2)
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No. of Shares held at the No. of Shares held at the %
Category of Shareholders beginning of the year end of the year Change
Demat Physical Demat Physical Total % of Demat Physical Total % of during
Total Total the year
Shares Shares
B Public Shareholding
1 Institutions
a) Mutual Funds 2740926 50 2740976 6.52 1911121 50 1911171 4.54 -1.98
b) Banks / FI 675 3965 4640 0.01 33833 3965 37798 0.09 0.08
c) Central Govt
d) State Govt(s)
e) Venture Capital
Funds
f ) Insurance 2281243 200 2281443 5.42 2281243 200 2281443 5.42 0
Companies
g) FIIs 1263589 400 1263989 3.01 171015 400 171415 0.41 -2.6
h) Foreign Venture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Capital Funds
i) Others (specify)
i-i Foreign Bank 217 0 217 0 217 0 217 0 0.00
Sub-total (B)(1):- 6286650 4615 6291265 14.96 4397429 4615 4402044 10.47 -4.49
2 Non-Institutions
a) Bodies Corp.
i) Indian 1242225 16801 1259026 2.99 4723771 16801 4740572 11.27 8.28
ii) Overseas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
b) Individuals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00
i) Individual
shareholders 2452817 342020 2794837 6.65 3336105 350226 3686331 8.76 2.11
holding nominal
share capital upto `
2 lakh
ii) Individual
shareholders 496999 15190 512189 1.22 825620 0 825620 1.96 0.74
holding nominal
share capital in
excess of ` 2 lakh
c) Others (specify)
i) Clearing Members 91259 0 91259 0.22 207160 0 207160 0.49 0.27
ii) Non Resident 48398 2837 51235 0.12 113095 2837 115932 0.28 0.16
Indians
iii) Overseas Bodies 0 450 450 0 0 450 450 0 0.00
Corp.
iv) Trusts 943 0 943 0.01 21878 0 21878 0.05 0.04
v)HUF 0 0 0 0 267600 0 267600 0.64 0.64
Sub-total (B)(2) : 4332641 377298 4709939 11.20 9495229 370314 9865543 23.46 12.26
Total Public
Shareholding 10619291 381913 11001204 26.16 13892658 374929 14267587 33.92 7.76
(B)=(B)(1)+ (B)(2)
TOTAL (A)+(B) 41676093 381913 42058006 100 41683077 374929 42058006 100 0
C Shares held by
Custodian for 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
GDRs & ADRs
Grand Total (A+B+C) 41676093 381913 42058006 100 41683077 374929 42058006 100 0
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ii) Shareholding of Promoters
Shareholding at the beginning of the year Share holding at the end of the year % change in
No. of % of total % of Shares No. of % of total %of Shares share holding
Sr. Shareholder’s Name Shares Shares of the Pledged / Shares Shares Pledged / during
No company encumbered of the encumbered the year
to total shares company to total
shares
1 Globalware Trading and Holdings Ltd. 7012000 16.67 74,91,750 17.81 1.14
2 Texmaco Infrastructure & Holdings Ltd. 3000125 7.13 3000125 7.13 0.00
3 Coltrane Corpn. Ltd. 479750 1.14 0 0 -1.14
4 Jeewan Jyoti Medical Society 138550 0.33 138550 0.33 0.00
5 Adventz Finance Private Limited 1424201 3.38 1424201 3.38 0.00
6 Duke Commerce Ltd. 111000 0.26 111000 0.26 0.00
7 Saroj Kumar Poddar 129406 0.31 29406 0.07 -0.24
8 Adventz Securities Enterprises Ltd. 98804 0.23 98804 0.23 0.00
9 Adventz Investment Co. Pvt. Ltd. 15000 0.04 15000 0.04 0.00
10 Ricon Commerce Ltd. 8100 0.02 8100 0.02 0.00
11 Jyotsna Poddar 71621 0.17 21621 0.05 -0.12
12 New Eros Tradecom Ltd. 1196767 2.85 1196767 2.85 0.00
13 SIL Investments Ltd.* 3208000 7.63 4.43 0.00 0.00 0.00
14 Pilani Investment & Ind. Corp. Ltd. 434000 1.03 434000 1.03 0.00
15 RTM Investment & Trading Co. Ltd.* 110768 0.26 0 0.00 0.00
16 SCM Investment & Trading Co. Ltd.* 35000 0.08 0 0.00 0.00
17 Ronson Traders Ltd.* 63200 0.15 0 0 0.00
18 Basant Kumar Birla 30000 0.07 30000 0.07 0.00
19 Zuari Global Limited 8411601 20.00 8411601 20.00 0.00
20 Zuari Management Services Ltd. 5078909 12.08 5078909 12.08 0.00
21 Saroj Kumar Poddar (trustee) - - 150000 0.36 0.36
22 Akshay Poddar - - 150585 0.36 0.36
TOTAL 31056802 73.84 4.43 27790419 66.08 -7.76
*BSE Limited (vide its letter dated Nov. 29, 2016) & National Stock Exchange of India Limited(‘‘NSE’’) ( vide its letter dated
Dec 27, 2016) had approved the reclassification of above shareholders from ‘Promoter/promoter Group to ‘Public Category’)
under Reg 31A of SEBI Listing Regulations.
iii) Change in Promoters’ Shareholding ( please specify, if there is no change)
Shareholding at the beginning Cumulative Shareholding

Sl. Name of the Promoter of the year during the year
No. No. of shares % of total No. of shares % of total
shares of the shares of the
company company
1 Saroj Kumar Poddar
At the beginning of the year 1,29,406 0.31 - -
Date wise Increase / Decrease in (1,00,000) (0.24) 29,406 0.07
Promoters Share holding during the
year specifying the reasons for increase
/ decrease (e.g. allotment / transfer /
bonus/ sweat equity etc): 30/03/2017 -
Decrease – Transferred as a gift
At the End of the year 29,406 0.07
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Shareholding at the beginning Cumulative Shareholding
Sl. Name of the Promoter of the year during the year
No. No. of shares % of total No. of shares % of total
company company
2 Globalware Trading and Holdings Ltd
Date wise Increase / Decrease in 4,79,750 1.14 74,91,750 17.81
bonus/ sweat equity etc): - 23/12/2016-
Increase- Purchase 23/12/2016 Increase
– on market Inter se transfer
At the End of the year 74,91,750 17.81
3 Coltrane Corporation Limited
At the beginning of the year 4,79,750 1.14
Date wise Increase / Decrease in (4,79,750) (1.14) 0 0
bonus/ sweat equity etc): - 23/12/2016
Decrease – on market Inter se transfer
At the End of the year 0 0
4 Jyotsna Poddar
At the beginning of the year 71,621 0.17
bonus/ sweat equity etc): -
30/03/2017 Increase – Acquired as a Gift
30/03/2017 Decrease- transfer by way of (1,50,000) (0.36) 21,621 0.05
gift
5 Saroj Kumar Poddar (trustee)
At the beginning of the year 0 0
Increase – Acquired by way of Gift
6 Akshay Poddar
At the beginning of the year 0 0
Increase – Acquired by way of Gift
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iv) Shareholding Pattern of top ten Shareholders (other than Directors, Promoters and Holders of GDRs and ADRs):
Shareholding at the beginning Cumulative shareholding

Sl. of the year during the year
No. % of total % of total
Shareholder’s Name
No. of shares No. of shares
company company
1. SIL Investments Limited
At the beginning of the year 3208000 7.63 - -
31/03/2017 (65000) 0.15 31,43,000 7.47
At the end of the year (or on the date of seperation, if seperated during the year) 31,43,000 7.47
2 Life Insurance Corporation of India
At the end of the year ( or on the date of seperation, if seperated during the year) 1350526 3.21
3 L and T Mutual Fund Trustee Ltd
L and T India Value Fund
08/07/2016 24306 0.06 245400 0.58
30/12/2016 41578 0.10 286978 0.68
20/01/2017 209675 0.50 496653 1.18
27/01/2017 520347 1.24 1017000 2.42
03/02/2017 176100 0.42 1193100 2.84
31/03/2017 72591 0.17 1265691 3.01
4 KOTAK EMERGING EQUITY SCHEME
07/10/2016 (50000) (0.12) 702442 1.67
27/01/2017 (75951) (0.18) 626491 1.49
03/03/2017 (20971) (0.05) 605520 1.44
31/03/2017 (20000) (0.05) 585520 1.39
5 General Insurance Corporation of India
6 The New India Assurance Company
Limited
At the end of the year (or on the date of seperation, if seperated during the year) 329695 0.78
7 Earthstone Holding (Two) Limited
At the beginning of the year 198225 0.47
8 Mukul Mahavirprasad Agrawal
At the beginning of the year 0 0 - -
16/12/2016 2882 0.01 2882 0.01
23/12/2016 4950 0.01 7832 0.02
30/12/2016 2501 0.01 10333 0.02
06/01/2017 15001 0.04 25334 0.06
13/01/2017 25000 0.06 50334 0.12
20/01/2017 44891 0.11 95225 0.23
27/01/2017 50 0.00 95275 0.23
03/02/2017 5025 0.01 100300 0.24
03/03/2017 50000 0.12 150300 0.36
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Sl. of the year during the year
No. % of total % of total
Shareholder’s Name
No. of shares No. of shares
company company
9 Reliance Capital Trustee Co Ltd A/C-
RelianceRegular Saving Fund- Equity
Option
22/07/2016 (22781) (0.05) 1177219 2.80
29/07/2016 (54652) (0.13) 1122567 2.67
05/08/2016 (69828) (0.17) 1052739 2.50
12/08/2016 (74083) (0.18) 978656 2.33
19/08/2016 (38005) (0.09) 940651 2.24
26/08/2016 (290651) (0.69) 650000 1.55
02/09/2016 (25072) (0.06) 624928 1.49
09/09/2016 (219187) (0.52) 405741 0.96
16/09/2016 (72296) (0.17) 333445 0.79
23/09/2016 (116970) (0.28) 216475 0.51
30/09/2016 (116723) (0.28) 99752 0.24
07/10/2016 (99752) (0.24) 0 0.00
At the end of the year ( or on the date of seperation, if seperated during the year) 0 0
10 Deutsche Securities Mauritius Limited
21/10/2016 (16794) (0.04) 882233 2.10
28/10/2016 (136518) (0.32) 745717 1.77
04/11/2016 (22409) (0.05) 723306 1.72
11/11/2016 (38500) (0.09) 684806 1.63
18/11/2016 (25857) (0.06) 658949 1.57
25/11/2016 (651) (0.00) 658298 1.57
06/01/2017 (79275) (0.19) 579023 1.38
13/01/2017 (332137) (0.79) 246886 0.59
20/01/2017 (246886) (0.59) 0 0
At the end of the year ( or on the date of seperation, if seperated during the year) 0 0
11 ICICI Prudential Value Fund Series 3
15/04/2016 (52328) (0.12) 455152 1.08
22/04/2016 (30280) (0.07) 424872 1.01
29/04/2016 (135) (0.00) 424737 1.00
03/06/2016 (5160) (0.01) 419577 1.00
24/06/2016 (6678) (0.02) 412899 0.98
30/06/2016 (14250) (0.03) 398649 0.95
01/07/2016 (50000) (0.12) 348649 0.83
15/07/2016 (93184) (0.22) 255465 0.61
22/07/2016 (14220) (0.03) 241245 0.57
02/09/2016 (110918) (0.26) 130327 0.31
09/09/2016 (130327) (0.31) 0 0
At the end of the year ( or on the date of seperation, if seperated during the year 0 0
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v) Shareholding of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:

of the year during the year
Sl. Name of the Directors / KMP % of total % of total
No. No. of
shares of the No. of shares shares of the
shares
company company
1 Saroj Kumar Poddar (individual capacity)
Date wise Increase / Decrease in
year specifying the reasons for increase (1,00,000) 0.24 29,406 0.07
bonus/ sweat equity etc) : 30/03/2017 -
Decrease- Transfer.
2 Saroj Kumar Poddar (as a Trustee to Saroj
and Jyoti Poddar Holdings Private Trust)
At the beginning of the year - -
bonus/ sweat equity etc) : 30/03/2017
Acquired by way of gift
- Increase- Transfer .
3 Akshay Poddar
At the beginning of the year - - - -
bonus/ sweat equity etc) :
10/03/2017 –Increase acquired by way
of gift - Increase- Transfer .
4 Marco Wadia
At the beginning of the year 2,811 0.007 - -
Date wise Increase / Decrease in Share - - - -
holding during the year specifying the
reasons for increase / decrease (e.g.
allotment / transfer / bonus/ sweat
equity etc):
5 R. Y. PATIL
At the beginning of the year 51 0 - -
Date wise Increase / Decrease in Share - - - -
holding during the year specifying the
reasons for increase / decrease (e.g.
allotment / transfer / bonus/ sweat
equity etc) :
At the End of the year 51 0
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V. INDEBTEDNESS
Indebtedness of the Company including interest outstanding/accrued but not due for payment:
` in lacs
Secured Loans
Unsecured Total
excluding Deposits
Loans Indebtedness
deposits
Indebtedness at the beginning of the financial year
i) Principal Amount 270,557.53 65,000.00 - 335,557.53
ii) Interest due but not paid - - - -
iii) Interest accrued but not due 533.67 232.88 - 766.55
Total(i+ii+iii) 271,091.20 65,232.88 - 336,324.08
Change in Indebtedness during the financial year
Addition 390,765.00 311,500.00 - 702,265.00
Reduction 465,585.66 304,000.00 - 769,585.66
Net Change 74,820.66 7,500.00 - 67,320.66
Indebtedness at the end of the financial year
i) Principal Amount 196,270.54 72,732.88 - 269,003.42
ii) Interest due but not paid - - - -
iii) Interest accrued but not due 477.61 328.80 - 806.41
Total (i+ii+iii) 196,748.15 73,061.68 - 269,809.83

VI. Remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
A. Remuneration to Managing Director, Whole-time Directors and/or Manager

` in Lacs
Sl.
Particulars of Remuneration Managing Director
No.
Kapil Mehan
1 Gross salary
(a) Salary as per provisions contained in section 17(1) of the Income-tax Act,1961 163.14
(b) Value of perquisites u/s17(2) Income-tax Act, 1961 6.81
(c) Profits in lieu of salary under section 17(3)Income- tax Act,1961 -
2 Stock Option -
3 Sweat Equity -
4 Commission
- as % of profit -
- others, specify…
5 Others, please specify (Retirement Benefits) 29.03
6 Total (A) 198.98
Ceiling as per the Act 5% of the Net Profit
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B. Remuneration to other Directors:
` in Lacs
Sr. Particulars of Remuneration Name of Directors Total
No Amount
1 Independent Directors Mr. Marco Mr. Ms.Kiran Mr. Gopal (`)
Wadia J.N.Godbole Dhingra Krishna Pillai
Fee for attending board committee 5.90 4.70 2.50 3.95 17.05
meetings
Commission - - - - -
Others, please specify - - - - -
Total (1) 5.90 4.70 2.50 3.95 17.05
2. Other Non-Executive Directors Mr. Saroj Mr. Akshay Mr. N.Suresh Total
Kumar Poddar Krishnan
Poddar
Fee for attending board committee
meetings 2.95 2.45 5.30 10.70
Commission - - - -
Others, please specify - - - -
Total (2) 2.95 2.45 5.30 10.70
Total (B)=(1+2) 27.75
Total Managerial Remuneration 198.98
Overall Ceiling as per the Act 5% of the Net Profit
C. Remuneration to Key Managerial Personnel Other than MD /Manager /WTD

` in Lacs
Key Managerial Personnel
Company
Sl. CFO Total
Particulars of Remuneration Secretary
no.
V. Seshadri* Sandeep
R.Y.Patil
Agrawal**
1. Gross salary
(a) Salary as per provisions contained in 52.75 16.48 54.89 124.12
Section17(1)of the Income-tax Act,1961
(b) Value of perquisites u/s17(2)Income-tax
4.17 - - 4.17
Act,1961
(c) Profits in lieu of salary under section 17(3
- - - -
Income-tax Act,1961
Stock Option - - - -
Sweat Equity - - - -
Commission
- as% of profit - - - -
- others, specify…
Others, please specify(Retirement Benefits) 5.46 1.99 8.68 16.13
Total 62.38 18.47 63.57 144.42
*Upto 1st July 2016

** w.e.f 1st July 2016
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VII. Penalties/Punishment/Compounding Of Offences:
Type Section of the Brief Details of Penalty/ Authority[RD Appeal made

companies Act description Punishment/ /NCLT/Court] If any(give
Compounding fees details)
imposed
A. Company
Penalty
Punishment None
Compounding
B. Directors
Penalty
Punishment None
Compounding
C. Other Officers in Default
Penalty
Punishment None
Compounding
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Annexure ‘F’ to the Directors’ Report
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2017
[Pursuant to section 204 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule No.9 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014]
To,
The Members,
Jai Kisaan Bhawan,
Zuarinagar, Goa- 403726
I have conducted the secretarial audit of the compliance of applicable statutory provisions and the adherence to good corporate
practices by Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (hereinafter called the ‘Company’). Secretarial Audit was conducted in a manner that
provided me a reasonable basis for evaluating the corporate conducts/statutory compliances and expressing my opinion thereon.
Based on my verification of the Company’s books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the
company and also the information provided by the Company, its officers, agents and authorized representatives during the conduct
of secretarial audit, I hereby report that in my opinion, the company has, during the audit period covering the financial year ended on
31st March, 2017 ( hereinafter referred to as the “ Audit Period”) generally complied with the statutory provisions listed hereunder and
also that the Company has proper Board-processes and compliance-mechanism in place to the extent, in the manner and subject to
the reporting made hereinafter:
I have examined the books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the Company for the
financial year ended on 31st March, 2017 according to the provisions of:
i. The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the rules made there under;
ii. The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 and the rules made there under;
iii. The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and Bye-laws framed there under;
iv. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the rules and regulations made there under to the extent of Foreign Direct
Investment and Overseas Direct Investment (provisions of external commercial borrowing not applicable to the Company during
the Audit Period) ;
v. The following Regulations and Guidelines prescribed under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (‘SEBI Act’):-
a) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011;
b) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015;
c) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2009;
d) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme)
Guidelines, 1999 (Not applicable to the Company during the audit period);
e) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Debt Securities) Regulations, 2008 (Not applicable to the
Company during the audit period);
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f ) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993 regarding
the Companies Act and dealing with client;
g) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009 (Not applicable to the Company
during the audit period); and
h) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 1998 (Not applicable to the Company
during the audit period).

vi. The following laws and Regulations applicable specifically to the Company viz.,
a) Essential Commodities Act, 1955;

b) Seeds Act, 1966, Seeds Rules, 1968 and Seeds (Control) Order, 1983;
c) Insecticide Act, 1968, Insecticides Rules, 1971 and Insecticides (Price, Stock Display and Submission of Reports) Order, 1986;
d) Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 and Fertilizer (Movement Control) Order, 1973;
e) Explosives Act, 1884; and
f ) Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 1981.
I have also examined compliance with the applicable clauses of the following:
i. Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India ;

ii. The Listing Agreements entered into by the Company with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited read with
the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015.
During the period under review the Company has complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, Standards,
etc. mentioned above.
I further report that –
The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted with proper balance of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and
Independent Directors as prescribed. The changes in the composition of the Board of Directors that took place during the period under
review were carried out in compliance with the provisions of the Act.

Adequate notice is given to all directors to schedule the Board Meetings, agenda and detailed notes on agenda were sent at least seven
days in advance, and a system exists for seeking and obtaining further information and clarifications on the agenda items before the
meeting and for meaningful participation at the meeting.
Decisions at the Board Meetings, as represented by the management, were taken unanimously.
I further report that there are adequate systems and processes in the company commensurate with the size and operations of the
company to monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
I further report that during the year under review,
• the company has made an application to the Central government seeking approval pursuant to section 197 in the matter of
remuneration paid to the Managing Director during the year ended March 31, 2016; and
• the terms of appointment of Managing director were altered by way of special resolution passed by way of postal ballot on 21-10-
2016.

Place : Panaji, Goa
Date : May 19, 2017
Shivaram Bhat
ACS No. 10454 & CP No. 7853
This Report is to be read with my letter of even date which is annexed as Annexure A and Forms an integral part of this report.
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‘ANNEXURE A’
(My report of even date is to be read along with this Annexure.)
1. Maintenance of Secretarial records is the responsibility of the management of the company. My responsibility is to express an
opinion on these secretarial records based on my audit.
2. I have followed the audit practices and processes as were appropriate to obtain reasonable assurance about the correctness
of the contents of the Secretarial records. The verification was done on test basis to ensure that correct facts are reflected in
secretarial records. I believe that the processes and practices I followed provide a reasonable basis for my opinion.
3. I have not verified the correctness and appropriateness of financial records and Books of Accounts of the company.
4. Whereever required, I have obtained the Management representation about the compliance of laws, rules and regulations and
happening of events etc.
5. The compliance of the provisions of Corporate and other applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards is the responsibility of
management. My examination was limited to the verification of procedures on test basis.
6. The Secretarial Audit report is neither an assurance as to the future viability of the company nor of the efficacy or effectiveness
with which the management has conducted the affairs of the company.
Place : Panaji, Goa

Date : May 19, 2017

Shivaram Bhat
ACS No. 10454 & CP No. 7853
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ANNEXURE ‘G’ TO THE DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Form No. AOC - 2
(Pursuant to clause (h) of sub-section (3) of section 134 of the Act and Rule 8(2)
of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014)
Form for disclosure of particulars of contracts / arrangements entered into by the Company with related parties referred to in sub-
section (1) of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arm’s length transactions under third proviso thereto.
1. Details of contracts or arrangements or transactions not at arm’s length basis:
There were no contracts / arrangements entered into by the Company with related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of Section
188 of the Companies Act, 2013 which are not at arm’s length basis during the year ended 31st March, 2017.
2. Details of material contracts or arrangements or transactions at arm’s length basis:
Name(s) of the Nature of Durations of Salient terms of Date(s) of Amount

related party contracts/ the contracts/ the contracts or approval by paid as
and nature of arrangements/ arrangements/ arrangements or the Board, if any advance, if
relationship transactions transactions transactions including any
the value, if any
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f )
Mangalore Sale of finished Not applicable Sale of finished goods to 9th Sept., 2016, Nil
Chemicals & goods Mangalore Chemicals & 21st Oct, 2016,
Fertilizers Limited Fertilizers Limited amounting 27th Jan, 2017 &
(MCFL) to `13903.50 lacs . 19th May, 2017.
Note: The threshold limit for materiality has been decided by the board in accordance with the provisions of section 188 read with
Rule 15 (3) of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rule, 2014.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors,
S.K. Poddar
Chairman
May 19, 2017
Gurgaon
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Annexure ‘H’ to the Directors’ Report
Format of reporting of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
[Pursuant to clause (o) of sub-section (3) of section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Rule 9 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014]
1. A brief outline of the company’s CSR policy, including overview of projects or programs proposed to be undertaken and a
reference to the web-link to the CSR policy and projects or programs.
Our projects and initiatives are guided by our CSR Policy, and reviewed closely by the CSR Committee instituted and adopted by
the Board of Directors as per “Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013”.
Driven by our passion to make a difference to society, the Company is committed to upholding the highest standards of
corporate social responsibility, and has continued its progress on community initiatives with renewed vigour and devotion.
As a responsible business corporation, we have built sustainable and effective CSR initiatives that are vital towards fulfilling
critical societal needs in the communities we operate in. We also believe that we have a larger responsibility towards making
a difference within our industry and also in society at large. Our initiatives include skills development, promotion of rural
development, healthcare & WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), and Education.
As a responsible business corporation, our company has built sustainable and effective CSR initiatives that are vital towards
fulfilling critical societal need gaps in the communities we operate in. We also believe that we have a larger responsibility towards
making a difference within our industry and also society at large.
Weblink to CSR Policy: http://zuari.in/sites/default/files/CORPORATESOCIALRESPONSIBILITYPOLICY.pdf
2. The Composition of the CSR Committee.
a) Mr. Gopal Krishna Pillai - Chairman
b) Mr. J.N. Godbole - Member
c) Mr. Akshay Poddar - Member
d) Mr. Kapil Mehan - Member
3. Average net profit of the company for last three financial years:
The company had average net loss of ` 4,569.25 lacs for the last three financial years.
4. Prescribed CSR Expenditure (two percent of the amount as in item 3 above):
NIL. As the company had average net loss for the last three financial years.
5. Details of CSR spent during the financial year:
Total amount spent for the financial year ` 71.64 lacs
Amount unspent Nil
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6. Manner in which the amount spent during the financial year is detailed below.
Sl. CSR Project or Sector in Projects or Amount outlay Amount spent on Cumulative Amount spent:
No activity which the programs (budget) the projects or expenditure Direct or
Identified project is 1. Local area or project or programs upto the through
covered other programs Sub heads reporting period implementing
wise (`) 1. Direct agency
2. Specify the
state and expenditure on
District where projects or
projects or programs
programs was 2. Overheads
undertaken
1. Skills “skills Zuarinagar and 28.1 lacs Direct 28.1 lacs Sambhav
Development development” surrounding expenditure – 100% Foundation
Initiative villages in Goa (NGO)
Overheads – Nil
2. Sanitation, “slum Zuarinagar and 25.13 lacs Direct 25.13 lacs Margdarshak
Education and development, surrounding expenditure – 100% (NGO)
Health Project sanitation, villages in Goa
health, Overheads – Nil
education”
3. Provisioning of “safe drinking Bellem & Danddo 17.42 lacs Direct 17.42 lacs (Direct)
Drinking Water water” Villages, Goa expenditure – 100%
to villages
Overheads – Nil
4. Educational “promoting Mormugao Taluka, 1.16 lacs Direct 0.99 lacs (Direct)
Scholarships education” Goa expenditure – 100%
for economi-
cally backward Overheads - Nil
TOTAL (Rupees in lac) ` 71.81 Lacs ` 71.64 Lacs
The two percent of the average net profit for the last three financial years of the company is Nil as the company had average net
loss for the last three financial years. During the year 2016-17, the company spent a total of ` 71.64 lacs while implementing the
CSR activities as per item no. 6 above.
The CSR interventions are being implemented in partnership with credible NGOs, as well as directly, and are carefully monitored.
The CSR interventions slated to be implemented during the year 2017-18 have been designed.
7. A responsibility statement of the CSR Committee that the implementation and monitoring of CSR Policy, is in compliance
with CSR objectives and Policy of the Company.
The CSR Committee of the Company hereby confirms that the implementation and monitoring of CSR Policy, is in compliance
with CSR objectives and Policy of the Company.
Date : 19th May, 2017 Kapil Mehan Gopal Krishna Pillai

Place : Gurgaon Managing Director Chairman of CSR Committee
DIN:01215092 DIN: 02340756
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Annexure ‘I to the Directors’ Report
Statement of particulars pursuant to the provisions of section 197 (12) read with Rule 5 (1) of
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial personnel) Rules, 2014
(i) The ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median remuneration of the employees of the Company for the
financial year 2016-17:
Sl. Name of the Director Ratio of the remuneration of Directors to the median
No. remuneration of the employees of the Company.
1 S.K.Poddar - Chairman* Nil
2 Kapil Mehan – Managing Director 1:49
3 N. Suresh Krishnan - Non- Executive Director Nil
4 Akshay Poddar -- Non- Executive Director Nil
5 J.N. Godbole - (Independent Director)* Nil
6 Marco Wadia -(Independent Director)* Nil
7 Gopal Pillai - (Independent Director)* Nil
8 Kiran Dhingra - (Independent Director)* Nil
* were paid sitting fees for attending the Meetings.
(ii) The percentage increase in remuneration of each Director, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Company Secretary
or Manager in the financial year;
Sl. Name of the Director The percentage increase in remuneration of each Director,
No. Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Company
Secretary in the financial year
1 S.K.Poddar- Chairman* Nil
2 Kapil Mehan – Managing Director Nil
3 N. Suresh Krishnan- Non Executive Director * Nil
4 Akshay Poddar - Non Executive Director * Nil
5 J.N. Godbole -(Independent Director)* Nil
6 Marco Wadia -(Independent Director)* Nil
7 Gopal Pillai -(Independent Director)* Nil
8 Kiran Dhingra -(Independent Director)* Nil
9 Sandeep Agrawal -Chief Financial officer Nil
10 R Y Patil - Vice President & Company Secretary 12%
* were paid sitting fees for attending the Meetings during the Financial Year.
(iii) The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year : 8.67%
(iv) The number of permanent employees on the rolls of Company:
There are 727 permanent employees on the rolls of the Company during the Financial year.
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(v) Average percentile increase already made in the salaries of employees other than the managerial personnel in the last
financial year and its comparison with the percentile increase in the managerial remuneration and justification thereof and
point out if there are any exceptional circumstances for increase in the managerial remuneration:
Other than the managerial personnel and KMP, the employees were given increment of 8.67 % on an average.
There were no exception circumstances for increase in the managerial remuneration.
(vi) The Remuneration paid to Key Managerial Personnel is as per the Remuneration policy of the Company.
On behalf of the Board of Directors

S. K. Poddar
Chairman
Date: 19th May, 2017
Place: Gurgaon
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ANNEXURE ‘J’ TO THE DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Form No. AOC - 1
PART - A
Statement containing salient features of the financial statement of Subsidiaries

(Pursuant to proviso to sub-section (3) of section 129 read with Rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014)
` In Lacs
Profit Tax Ex- Profit Pro- % of
Sl. Reporting Reporting Share Reserves Total Total Invest-
Name of Subsidiary Turnover before penses/ after posed Share-
No. Period Currency Capital & Surplus Assets Liabilities ment
taxation (Credit) taxation Dividend holding
Indian Subsidiaries
1 Zuari Agri Sciences 2016-17 INR 3042.41 (2220.11) 13176.90 12354.90 0.00 15533.65 155.15 69.35 85.80 0.00 100%
Limited
(formerly known as
Zuari Seeds Limited)
2 Zuari Speciality 2016-17 INR 691.50 198.37 3884.18 2994.31 0.00 3386.37 71.84 15.11 56.73 0.00 100%
Fertilisers Limited
(formerly known as
Zuari Rotem Speciality
Fertilisers Limited)
(Joint venture upto 10th
December, 2015 and
thereafter as subsidiary
of the company)
3 Zuari Fertilisers and 2016-17 INR 1535.00 (22127.70) 71701.57 92294.27 53521.45 4532.73 (11355.40) 0.00 (11355.40) 0.00 100%
Chemicals Limited
4 Mangalore Chemicals 2016-17 INR 11854.56 30548.62 226060.99 183657.81 0.00 250214.23 3011.92 1070.45 1941.47 5% 53.03%
& Fertilisers Limited
(Subsidiary of Zuari
Fertilisers and
Chemicals Limited
W.e.f. 18th May, 2015)
Note 1: Subsidiary which are yet to commence operations - Nil

Note 2: Subsidiary which have been sold during the year - Nil
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PART - B
Statement containing salient features of the financial statement of Joint Ventures
(Pursuant to proviso to sub-section (3) of section 129 read with Rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014)
Sr. Name of Joint Ventures Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private MCA Phosphates Pte Limited
No. Limited (Consolidated) (Consolidated)
(Refer Note 1 below)
1 Latest Audited Balance Sheet Date 31st March, 2017 31st March, 2017
2 Shares in Joint Ventures held by the Company
on the year end
No. (No. of Shares) 179816228.00 21690000.00
Amount of Investment in Joint Venture 17981.62 11943.48
Extend of holding % 50.00% 30%
3 Description of how there is significant influence Based on Percentage of Holding Based on Percentage of Holding
in the Joint Venture Company in the Joint Venture Company
4 Reason why the Joint Venture is not Not Applicable Not Applicable
consolidated
5 Networth attributable to Shareholding as per 68307.73 774.3
latest audited Balance Sheet
6 Profit for the year (Profit after Tax) 8662.19 (25187.09)
i. Considered in Consolidation 4331.10 (7556.13)
ii. Not considered in Consolidation 4331.10 (17630.96)
Note 1: Financial Statements of MCA Phosphates Pte. Limited for the year ended 31st March, 2017 are unaudited
Note 2: Associates or Joint Ventures which are yet to commence operations - Nil
Note 3: Associates or Joint Ventures which have been sold during the year - Nil
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited
S. K. PODDAR KAPIL MEHAN MARCO WADIA

Chairman Managing Director Director
DIN: 00008654 DIN: 01215092 DIN: 00244357
Sandeep Agrawal R. Y. PATIL

Chief Financial Officer Vice President & Company Secretary
FCS: 2845
Place: Gurgaon
Date: 19th May, 2017
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Members of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited
Report on the Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying standalone Ind AS financial statements of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (“the Company”), which
comprise the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2017, the Statement of Profit and Loss including the statement of Other Comprehensive
Income, the Cash Flow Statement and the Statement of Changes in Equity for the year then ended, and a summary of significant
accounting policies and other explanatory information
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the matters stated in Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) with
respect to the preparation of these standalone Ind AS financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position,
financial performance including other comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in equity of the Company in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in India, including the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) specified under section 133 of
the Act, read with [Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015,
as amended. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Act for safeguarding of the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and
application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and the design,
implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial control that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and
completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the Ind AS financial statements that give a
true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these standalone Ind AS financial statements based on our audit. We have taken into
account the provisions of the Act, the accounting and auditing standards and matters which are required to be included in the audit
report under the provisions of the Act and the Rules made thereunder. We conducted our audit of the standalone Ind AS financial
statements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, as specified under
Section 143(10) of the Act. Those Standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the
standalone Ind AS financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal
financial control relevant to the Company’s preparation of the standalone Ind AS financial statements that give a true and fair view in
order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of
accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting estimates made by the Company’s Directors, as well as evaluating
the overall presentation of the standalone Ind AS financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient
and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the standalone Ind AS financial statements.
Opinion
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the standalone Ind AS financial
statements give the information required by the Act in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the
accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2017, its profit including other
comprehensive income, its cash flows and the changes in equity for the year ended on that date.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1. As required by the Companies (Auditor’s report) Order, 2016 (“the Order”) issued by the Central Government of India in terms of
sub-section (11) of Section 143 of the Act, we give in the Annexure 1 a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4
of the Order.
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2. As required by Section 143 (3) of the Act, we report that:
(a) We have sought and obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were
necessary for the purpose of our audit;
(b) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it appears from our
examination of those books;
(c) The Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss including the Statement of Other Comprehensive Income, the Cash Flow
Statement and Statement of Changes in Equity dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of account;
(d) In our opinion, the aforesaid standalone Ind AS financial statements comply with the Accounting Standards specified under
Section 133 of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 Companies (Indian Accounting Standards)
Rules, 2015, as amended;
(e) On the basis of written representations received from the directors as on March 31, 2017, and taken on record by the Board
of Directors, none of the directors is disqualified as on March 31, 2017, from being appointed as a director in terms of Section
164 (2) of the Act;
(f ) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Company and the operating
effectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate Report in “Annexure 2” to this report;
(g) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit
and Auditors) Rules, 2014, in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us:
i. The Company has disclosed the impact of pending litigations on its financial position in its standalone Ind AS financial
statements – Refer Note 32 to the standalone Ind AS financial statements;
ii. The Company did not have any long-term contracts including derivative contracts for which there were any material
foreseeable losses.
iii. There were no amounts which were required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund by the
Company.
iv. The Company has provided requisite disclosures in Note 54 to these standalone Ind AS financial statements as to the
holding of Specified Bank Notes on 8th November 2016 and 30th December 2016 as well as dealings in Specified Bank
Notes during the period from 8th November 2016 to 30th December 2016. Based on our audit procedures and relying
on the management representation regarding the holding and nature of cash transactions, including Specified Bank
Notes, we report that these disclosures are in accordance with the books of accounts maintained by the Company and
as produced to us by the Management.
For S.R. Batliboi & CO. LLP

Chartered Accountants
ICAI Firm Registration Number: 301003E/E300005
per Anil Gupta

Partner
Membership Number: 87921
Place of Signature: New Delhi
Date: May 19, 2017
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Annexure referred to in paragraph ‘Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements’ of our report
of even date
Re: Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (‘the Company’)
(i) (a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars, including quantitative details and situation of fixed
assets.
(b) Fixed assets have been physically verified by the management in a phased manner over a period of two years and
accordingly, part of the fixed assets were physically verified during the year and discrepancies observed on such verification,
as compared to the book records, were not material. In our opinion, the frequency of physical verification is reasonable
having regard to the size of the Company and the nature of the assets.
(c) Based on our audit procedures performed for the purpose of reporting the true and fair view of the financial statements and
according to information and explanations given by the management, the title deeds of immovable properties, included
in fixed assets are held in the name of the Company, except for the immovable properties acquired during demerger
of fertiliser undertaking from Zuari Global Limited in an earlier year aggregating to ` 30.08 lakhs and one immovable
property acquired during the previous year aggregating to ` 396 lakhs, for which title deeds are not in the name of the
Company and conveyance deeds in respect of the same are yet to be executed in the name of the Company.
(ii) The management has conducted physical verification of inventory at reasonable intervals during the year and no material
discrepancies were noticed on such physical verification.
(iii) (a) The Company has granted loans to two companies covered in the register maintained under Section 189 of the Companies
Act, 2013. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the terms and conditions of the
grants and loans not prejudicial to the Company’s interest.
(b) In respect of loans granted to companies covered in the register maintained under Section 189 of the Companies Act, 2013,
repayment of the principal amount is as stipulated and payment of interest has been regular.
(c) There is no amount of loans granted to companies, firms or other parties listed in the register maintained under Section
189 of the Companies Act, 2013 which are outstanding for more than ninety days.
(iv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, provisions of Section 185 and 186 of the Companies
Act 2013 in respect of loans to directors including entities in which they are interested and in respect of loans and advances
given, investments made and guarantees and securities given have been complied with by the Company.
(v) The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public.
(vi) We have broadly reviewed the books of account maintained by the Company pursuant to the rules made by the Central
Government for the maintenance of cost records under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, related to the manufacture of
Fertiliser and are of the opinion that prima facie, the specified accounts and records have been made and maintained. We have
not, however, made a detailed examination of the same.
(vii) (a) The Company is generally regular in depositing with appropriate authorities undisputed statutory dues including provident
fund, employees’ state insurance, income tax, sales tax, custom duty, excise duty, value added tax, cess and other material
statutory dues applicable to it.
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(b) According to the information and explanations given to us, no undisputed amounts payable in respect of provident fund,
employees’ state insurance, income-tax, sales-tax, , service tax, duty of customs, duty of excise, value added taxes, cess and
other material undisputed statutory dues were outstanding, at the year end, for a period of more than six months from the
date they became payable.
(c) According to the records of the Company, the dues outstanding of income-tax, sales-tax, wealth-tax, service tax, duty of
customs, duty of excise, value added tax and cess on account of any dispute, are as follows:
Name of the Statute Nature of the Dues Amount Period to which the Forum where dispute is
(Rs. in lacs) amount relates pending
Central Sales Tax Act Demand for non 96.77 2011-12 to 2012-13 Commercial Tax
submission of “F form” Department, Jaipur
Central Sales Tax Act Demand for non 1.81 2012-13 Commercial Tax
submission of “F form” Department,
Maharashtra
Central Sales Tax Act Demand for non 2.48 2013-14 Commercial Tax
submission of “C form” Department,
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan Value Added Excess input credit 22.33 2011-12 Commercial Tax
Tax Act, 2003 availed Department
Rajasthan Value Added Excess input credit 9.77 2013-14 Commercial Tax
Tax Act, 2003 availed Department
Kerela Value Added Tax Demand for conceding 15.52 2009-10 Commercial Tax
Act, 2003 an inter-state transfer Department
out of taxable items
Customs Act, 1962 Demand for differential 458.12 24.03.2011 to CESTAT
custom duty 02.12.2011
01.04.2001 to
28.02.2006
2002-03 to 2003-04
2006-07 to 2008-09
Customs Act, 1962 Demand for differential 60.63 2006-07 to 2008-09 Commissioner of
custom duty Customs Appeals
Income Tax Act, 1961 Income tax demand 255.49 2011-12 Commissioner of Income
Tax (Appeals)

(viii) According to information and explanations given by the management, we are of the opinion that the Company has not defaulted
in repayment of dues to banks. The Company did not have any outstanding debentures and loan from financial institution
during the year.
(ix) According to the information and explanations given by the management and on an overall examination of the balance sheet,
we report that monies raised by way of term loans were applied for the purposes for which those were raised. The Company has
not raised money by way of initial public offer / further public offer and debt instruments.
(x) Based upon the audit procedures performed for the purpose of reporting the true and fair view of the financial statements
and according to the information and explanations given by the management, we report that no fraud by the Company or no
fraud / material fraud on the Company by the officers and employees of the Company has been noticed or reported during
the year.
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(xi) According to the information and explanations given by the management, the managerial remuneration has been paid in
accordance with the requisite approvals mandated by the provisions of Section 197 read with Schedule V to the Companies Act,
2013.
However, the approval of Central Government in respect of excess remuneration paid to Managing Director amounting to
Rs. 149.82 lakhs in previous year is awaited.
(xii) In our opinion, the Company is not a nidhi company. Therefore, the provisions of clause 3(xii) of the Order are not applicable to
the Company and hence not commented upon.
(xiii) Based on our audit procedures performed for the purpose of reporting the true and fair view of the financial statements and
according to the information and explanations given by the management, transactions with the related parties are in compliance
with Section 177 and 188 of Companies Act, 2013 where applicable and the details have been disclosed in the notes to the
financial statements, as required by the applicable accounting standards.
(xiv) According to the information and explanations given to us and on an overall examination of the balance sheet, the Company
has not made any preferential allotment or private placement of shares or fully or partly convertible debentures during the year
under review and hence not commented upon.
(xv) According to the information and explanations given by the management, the Company has not entered into any non-cash
transactions with directors or persons connected with him as referred to in Section 192 of Companies Act, 2013.
(xvi) According to the information and explanations given to us, the provisions of Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
are not applicable to the Company.
For S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP

per Anil Gupta

Partner
Place: New Delhi

Date: May 19, 2017
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ANNEXURE TO THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT OF EVEN DATE ON THE STANDALONE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS OF ZUARI AGRO CHEMICALS LIMTED
Report on the Internal Financial Controls under Clause (i) of Sub-section 3 of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)
We have audited the internal financial controls over financial reporting of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (“the Company”) as of March 31,
2017 in conjunction with our audit of the standalone Ind AS financial statements of the Company for the year ended on that date.
Management’s Responsibility for Internal Financial Controls
The Company’s Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal financial controls based on the internal control
over financial reporting criteria established by the Company considering the essential components of internal control stated in the
Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India. These responsibilities include the design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls that were
operating effectively for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Company’s policies, the
safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records,
and the timely preparation of reliable financial information, as required under the Companies Act, 2013.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal financial controls over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting (the
“Guidance Note”) and the Standards on Auditing as specified under section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the extent applicable
to an audit of internal financial controls and, both issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Those Standards and the
Guidance Note require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether adequate internal financial controls over financial reporting was established and maintained and if such controls operated
effectively in all material respects.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the adequacy of the internal financial controls system over
financial reporting and their operating effectiveness. Our audit of internal financial controls over financial reporting included obtaining
an understanding of internal financial controls over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing
and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. The procedures selected depend
on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due
to fraud or error.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the
internal financial controls system over financial reporting.
Meaning of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal financial control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal financial control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures
that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of
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financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company
are being made only in accordance with authorisations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorised acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could
have a material effect on the financial statements.
Inherent Limitations of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial controls over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or
improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Also,
projections of any evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that
the internal financial control over financial reporting may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of
compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Opinion
In our opinion, the Company has, in all material respects, an adequate internal financial controls system over financial reporting and
such internal financial controls over financial reporting were operating effectively as at March 31, 2017, based on the internal control
over financial reporting criteria established by the Company considering the essential components of internal control stated in the
Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India.

per Anil Gupta

Partner

Date: May 19, 2017
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Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2017
(` in lakhs)
As at As at As at
Particulars Notes 1st April 2015
31st March 2017 31st March 2016
I ASSETS
(1) Non-current assets
Property, Plant and Equipment 3 37,261.52 36,746.26 27,478.33
Capital work-in-progress 3 12,919.87 8,883.72 8,971.01
Software 4 154.64 194.26 130.04
Intangible assets under development 4 19.34 15.02 5.56
Financial Assets
(i) Investments 5 44,740.28 37,055.67 32,956.19
(ii) Loans 5 31,661.35 37,438.69 20,140.71
(iii)Others 5 0.85 12,100.37 12,264.84
Deferred Tax Assets (Net) 17 860.19 1,361.95 -
Other Assets 6 5,417.94 1,757.19 2,554.29
Income Tax Assets (Net) 17A 5,671.40 3,237.97 1,932.66
(2) Current assets
Inventories 7 37,468.53 42,436.66 54,751.24
Financial Assets
(i) Trade Receivables 8 213,309.71 270,666.76 265,160.13
(ii) Cash and cash equivalents 9 207.39 238.96 81.39
(iii)Bank balances other than (ii) above 9.1 18.07 18.13 14.62
(iv)Loans 5 33,075.40 18,155.31 3,399.68
(v) Others 5 21,095.11 17,935.70 6,722.08
Other Assets 6 2,839.80 2,405.96 2,060.95
Total Assets 446,721.39 490,648.58 438,623.72
II EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

(1) Equity
Equity share capital 10 4,205.80 4,205.80 4,205.80
Other equity 78,071.38 74,724.71 76,493.83
LIABILITIES
(1) Non-current liabilities
Financial Liabilities
(i) Borrowings 11 21,404.31 22,625.72 -
(ii) Other financial liabilities 14 134.96 195.38 36.58
Provisions 16 45.31 117.16 -
Deferred tax liabilities(Net) 17 - - 1,324.73
(2) Current liabilities
(i) Borrowings 12 246,832.56 310,557.53 238,201.02
(ii) Trade Payables 13 55,208.21 51,094.97 93,857.55
(iii)Others 14 25,314.33 16,990.08 10,101.60
Other Liabilities 15 13,171.81 7,809.37 11,838.08
Provisions 16 2,332.72 2,327.86 2,564.53
Total Equity and Liabilities 446,721.39 490,648.58 438,623.72
Summary of significant accounting policies 2A

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
As per our report of even date For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited
For S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP KAPIL MEHAN S. K. PODDAR MARCO WADIA
Chartered Accountants Managing Director Chairman Director
Firm's Registration DIN: 01215092 DIN: 00008654 DIN: 00244357
No.301003E/E300005
per ANIL GUPTA Sandeep Agrawal R. Y. PATIL
Partner Chief Financial Officer Vice President & Company Secretary
Membership No. 87921 FCS: 2845
Place: New Delhi Place: Gurgaon
Date: May 19, 2017 Date: May 19, 2017
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Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31st March 2017
(` in lakhs)
For the year For the
Particulars Notes ended year ended
I INCOME
Revenue From Operations 18 393,249.88 528,010.71
Other Income 19 13,017.35 13,036.09
Total Income (I) 406,267.23 541,046.80
II EXPENSES
Cost of Materials Consumed 20 175,857.16 245,106.31
Purchases of Stock in trade 21 103,726.25 165,902.52
Changes in inventories of finished goods, Stock-In-Trade and work in progress 22 3,655.09 7,441.39
Excise duty on sale of goods 1,465.18 1,658.59
Employee benefits expense 23 8,085.97 8,753.11
Finance costs 24 29,150.68 30,067.79
Depreciation and amortization expense 25 3,461.26 3,201.86
Other expenses 26 71,392.28 79,973.34
Total Expenses (II) 396,793.87 542,104.91
III Profit/(loss) before exceptional items and tax (I-II) 9,473.36 (1,058.11)
IV Exceptional Items 28 6,433.05 2,609.31
V Profit/(loss) before tax (III-IV) 3,040.31 (3,667.42)
VI Tax expense:
(1) Current Tax 17 629.58 -
(2) MAT Credit 17 (629.58) -
(3) Deferred Tax 17 1,080.95 (2,764.22)
VII Profit/(loss) for the year (V-VI) 1,959.36 (903.20)
VIII Other Comprehensive Income 1,387.31 146.49
A Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Re-measurement gains/ (losses) on defined benefit plans 145.74 224.02
Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss (50.44) (77.53)
Net (loss)/gain on financial instruments 1,292.01 -
Income tax effect - -
B Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss
Income tax relating to items that will be reclassifed to profit or loss
IX Total Comprehensive Income/(loss) for the year (VII + VIII) 3,346.67 (756.71)
(Comprising Profit (Loss) and Other Comprehensive Income for the year)
X Earnings per equity share: (nominal value of share ` 10/-(31st March 2016 ` 10/-) 29
(1) Basic 4.66 (2.15)
(2) Diluted 4.66 (2.15)
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Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31st March 2017
(` in lakhs)
A Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Profit / (loss) before tax 3,040.31 (3,667.42)
Adjustments:
Depreciation / amortisation 25 3,461.26 3,201.86
(Gain)/Loss on property,plant and equipment sold / discarded (net) 26 77.74 108.17
Loss / (Profit) on sale of current investments 19 (3.80) (1.84)
Excess Provision / Unclaimed Liabilities / unclaimed balances written back 19 (85.42) (168.76)
Provision for MTM loss on Derivative contracts 1,434.00 3,324.75
Unrealized foreign exchange fluctuation loss - 22.39
Interest expense 24 21,197.76 18,303.14
Interest income (including fair value change in financial instruments) 19 (11,770.84) (11,075.24)
Dividend income - (0.98)
(Gain) arising on financial assets as at fair value through profit and loss 19 (49.27) (42.01)
Operating Profit before Working Capital changes 17,301.74 10,004.06
Movements in working capital :
Increase/(decrease) in trade payables 4,029.26 (42,781.83)
Increase in provisions 78.75 104.51
Increase / (decrease) in other current liabilities 5,362.44 (4,028.71)
(Increase)/decrease in trade receivables 57,357.05 (5,506.63)
Decrease in Inventories 4,968.13 12,314.58
(Increase)/decrease in loans and advances 356.50 (299.03)
Increase in other financial liabilities 1,513.70 692.19
Decrease/(Increase) in other financial assets (4,987.19) (8,772.04)
(Increase) in other assets (236.08) (131.06)
Cash Generated From Operations 85,744.30 (38,403.94)
Less : Direct Tax paid ( net of refunds) (3,063.01) (1,305.30)
Net Cash Flow from/(used in) Operating Activities (A) 82,681.29 (39,709.24)
B Cash Flow from Investing Activities:

Purchase of property ,plant and equipment including intangible assets, CWIP and (12,516.74) (10,559.46)
capital advances
Proceeds from sale of property,plant and equipment 107.15 131.01
Advance for purchase of investments received back 11,920.00 -
Purchase of investments in subsidiary 5 - (1,332.33)
Purchase of other non-current investments 5 (6,356.04) (2,671.11)
Purchase of current investments (15,000.00) (12,000.00)
Proceeds from sale/ maturity of current investments 15,003.80 12,001.84
Interest received 13,809.89 9,042.24
Payment/ (realisation) in unclaimed dividend account 0.05 (3.50)
Dividend received - 0.98
Loans/ICD given to bodies corporate (11,331.00) (32,973.70)
Loans/ICD given to bodies corporate received back 1,800.00 975.00
Net cash flow (used in) investing activities (B) (2,562.89) (37,389.03)
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Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31st March 2017
(` in lakhs)
C Net Cash Flow From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from/ (repayment) of short term borrowings 1,614.41 10,686.04
Proceeds from long term borrowings 7,561.05 24,750.72
Repayment of long term borrowings (2,073.90) -
Proceeds from Buyer’s Credit 238,218.53 376,642.03
Repayment of Buyer’s Credit (303,557.97) (314,971.55)
Dividend paid on equity shares (0.05) (837.66)
Tax on equity dividend paid 27 - (171.25)
Interest paid (21,912.04) (18,842.49)
Net cash flow from/(used in) in financing activities ( C ) (80,149.97) 77,255.84
D Net (decrease )/increase In cash and cash equivalents (A + B + C) (31.57) 157.57
Cash and cash equivalents (Opening) 238.96 81.39

Cash and cash equivalents (Closing) 9 207.39 238.96
* Cash Flow from operating activities for the 31st March 2017 is after considering Corporate Social Responsibility Expenditure of
` 71.64 lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 44.85 lakhs)
(` in lakhs)
Particulars For the For the
year ended year ended
31.3.2017 31.3.2016
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash on hand 0.29 6.14
Cheques/drafts on hand 0.15 103.27
Balance with cash credit accounts 206.95 129.55
Total cash and cash equivalents 207.39 238.96
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Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2017
Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 31st March 2017
(Amount in Rupees lakhs, unless otherwise stated)
(a) Equity Share Capital

Equity shares of ` 10 each issued, subscribed and fully paid No. of Amount
Shares (` In lakhs)
At 1st April 2015 42,058,006 4,205.80
At 31st March 2016 42,058,006 4,205.80
At 31st March 2017 42,058,006 4,205.80
(b) Other equity

For the year ended 31st March 2017: (` in lakhs)
Reserves and surplus Item of OCI
Business Surplus in the General Fair value
Restructuring statement of reserve gain/(loss) Total
Reserve * profit and loss of equity
instruments
As at 1st April 2016 65,404.84 3,169.87 6,150.00 - 74,724.71
Profit for the year - 1,959.36 - - 1,959.36
Other comprehensive income - 95.30 - 1,292.02 1,387.31
Total comprehensive income for the year - 2,054.65 - 1,292.02 3,346.67
At 31st March 2017 65,404.84 5,224.52 6,150.00 1,292.02 78,071.38
For the year ended 31st March 2016:

(` in lakhs)
Reserves and surplus Item of OCI Total
Business Surplus in the General Fair value
Restructuring statement of reserve gain/(loss) of
Reserve * profit and loss equity
instrument
As at 1st April 2015 65,404.84 4,938.99 6,150.00 - 76,493.83
Profit/(loss) for the year - (903.19) - - (903.19)
Other comprehensive income - 146.49 - - 146.49
Total comprehensive income - (756.71) - - (756.71)
Cash dividends (` 2/- per equity share) - (841.16) - - (841.16)
Dividend distribution tax (DDT) - (171.25) - - (171.25)
At 31st March 2016 65,404.84 3,169.87 6,150.00 - 74,724.71
* The said reserve be treated as free reserve and be restricted and not utilized for declaration of dividend by the Company.

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Notes to the Financial Statements as at and for the year ended 31st March 2017
1. Corporate Information
The Company is a public company domiciled in India and is incorporated under the provisions of the Companies Act applicable
in India. Its shares are listed on two recognized stock exchanges in India. The registered office of the Company is located at Jai
Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa 403726. The Company is a manufacturer of chemical fertilizers. The Company is also into trading
business of complex fertilizers, water soluble fertilizers, pesticides and seeds. The Company caters to the demand of the farmers
all over the country, through its “Jai kisaan” brand of Fertilizers.

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on 19th May 2017.

2.A. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
i) Basis of Preparation
The separate financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind
AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standard)
(Amendment) Rules, 2016. The Company has prepared these financial statements to comply in all material respects with the
accounting standards notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act 2013 (“the Act”).

The financial statements of the Company for all periods upto and including the year ended 31st March 2016 were prepared in
accordance with accounting standards notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Accounting
Standard) Rules, 2006 (as amended), read together with paragraph 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (Indian GAAP).
These financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2017 are the first financial statements of the Company prepared in
accordance with Ind AS. Refer note 40 for an explanation of how the transition from previous GAAP (Indian GAAP) to Ind AS
has affected the Company’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows.
The financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and under the historical cost basis, except for the following
assets and liabilities which have been measured at fair value-
- Derivative financial instruments,
- Certain financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value (refer accounting policy regarding financial instruments),
- Defined benefit plans – plan assets measured at fair value,
- Investment in other debt instruments (i.e. preference shares)
The financial statements of the Company are presented in Indian Rupee (Rs.) and all values are rounded to the nearest lakhs
(Rs. 00,000), except when otherwise indicated.
ii) Basis of classification of Current and Non-Current

Assets and Liabilities in the balance sheet have been classified as either current or non-current.
An asset has been classified as current if
a) it is expected to be realized in, or is intended for sale or consumption in, the Company’s normal operating cycle; or
b) it is held primarily for the purpose of being traded; or
c) it is expected to be realized within twelve months after the reporting date; or
d) it is cash or cash equivalent unless it is restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve
months after the reporting date.
All other assets have been classified as non-current.
A liability has been classified as current when

a) it is expected to be settled in the Company’s normal operating cycle; or
b) it is held primarily for the purpose of being traded; or
c) it is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting date; or
d) the Company does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the
reporting date.
All other liabilities have been classified as non-current.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities.
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An operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash or cash
equivalents. The Company has identified twelve months as its operating cycle.
iii) Foreign Currency Translation

(a) Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of the Company are measured using the currency of the primary economic
environment in which the Company operates (‘the functional currency’). The financial statements are presented in
Indian Rupee (`), which is Company’s functional and presentation currency.
(b) Initial recognition

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Company at the functional currency spot rates at the date
the transaction first qualifies for recognition.
(c) Conversion
Foreign currency monetary items are translated using the functional currency spot rates of exchange at the reporting
date. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are translated
using the exchange rate at the date of the initial transaction. Non-monetary items measured at fair value denominated
in a foreign currency are, translated using the exchange rates that existed when the fair value was determined.
(d) Exchange differences

Exchange differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognised in the statement of profit
and loss.
The gain or loss arising on translation of non-monetary items measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition
of the gain or loss on the change in fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on items whose fair value gain or
loss is recognised in other comprehensive income (OCI) or profit and loss are also recognised in OCI or profit and loss,
respectively).
iv) Derivative financial instruments

Initial recognition and subsequent measurement
The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward currency contracts, to hedge its foreign currency risks.
Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is
entered into and are subsequently re-measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period. Derivatives are carried as
financial assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative.

Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to profit or loss.
v) Fair value measurement

The Company measures financial instruments, such as, derivatives at fair value at each balance sheet date.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction
to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
- In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
- In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability

The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Company.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing
the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant’s ability to generate economic
benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset
in its highest and best use.

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The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available
to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.

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 follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as
a whole:

- Level 1 - Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
- Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly
or indirectly observable
- Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is
unobservable

For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines
whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level
input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.

The Company’s management determines the policies and procedures for both recurring fair value measurement, such as
derivative instruments and unquoted financial assets measured at fair value, and for non-recurring measurement, such as
assets held for distribution in discontinued operation.

External valuers are involved for valuation of significant assets, and significant liabilities, if any.

At each reporting date, the management analyses the movements in the values of assets and liabilities which are required
to be re-measured or re-assessed as per the Company’s accounting policies. For this analysis, the management verifies the
major inputs applied in the latest valuation by agreeing the information in the valuation computation to contracts and other
relevant documents.
The management, in conjunction with the Company’s external valuers, also compares the change in the fair value of each
asset and liability with relevant external sources to determine whether the change is reasonable.

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.
vi) Property, plant and equipment

On transition to Ind AS i.e. 1st April 2015, the Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of its property,
plant and equipment (PPE) recognised as at 1st April 2015 measured as per the Indian GAAP and use that carrying value as
the deemed cost of the PPE.
PPE are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. The cost comprises
purchase price, including import duties and non- refundable purchase taxes, borrowing costs if recognition criteria are met
and any directly attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for the intended use. Any trade discounts and
rebates are deducted in arriving at the purchase price.
Subsequent expenditure related to an item of PPE is added to its book value only if it increases the future benefits from the
existing PPE beyond its previously assessed standard of performance. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part of the
plant and equipment. When significant parts of plant and equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, the Company
depreciates them separately based on their specific useful lives. Likewise, when a major inspection is performed, its cost is
recognised in the carrying amount of the plant and equipment as a replacement if the recognition criteria are satisfied. All
other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.
Items of stores and spares that meet the definition of PPE are capitalized at cost. Otherwise, such items are classified as
inventories.
Gains or losses arising from derecognition of the assets are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds
and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognized.
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vii) Depreciation on property, plant and equipment
Depreciation on property, plant and equipment (other than specific asset referred under Para (a) to (c) below is calculated
using the straight-line basis using the rates arrived at, based on the useful lives estimated by the management. For this
purpose, a major portion of the plant has been considered as continuous process plant. The identified components are
depreciated separately over their useful lives; the remaining components are depreciated over the life of principal asset. The
Company has used the following rates to provide depreciation on its property, plant and equipment which are equal to the
rates specified in Schedule II to Companies Act, 2013.
Useful lives estimated by the management (years)
Factory buildings 30 years
Other buildings (RCC structures) 60 years
Other buildings (other than RCC structures) 30 years
Plant and equipments (Continuous process plant) 25 years
Furniture and fixtures 10 years
Office equipments 3 to 5 years
Vehicles 8 years
The management has estimated, supported by independent assessment by professionals, the useful lives of the following
classes of assets:
(a) The useful lives of components of certain plant and equipment are estimated as 5 to 20 years. These lives are lower than
those indicated in Schedule II.
(b) Insurance/ capital/ critical stores and spares are depreciated over the remaining useful life of related plant and equipment
or useful life of insurance/capital/ critical spares, whichever is lower.
(c) Property, plant and equipment whose value is less than ` 5,000/- are depreciated fully in the year of purchase.
The residual values, useful lives and method of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at each financial
year and adjusted prospectively, if any.
viii) Intangible Assets
On transition to Ind AS, the Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of intangible assets recognised as
at 1st April 2015 measured as per the previous GAAP and use that carrying value as the deemed cost.
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. Following initial recognition, intangible
assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Intangible assets with
finite lives are amortised on a straight line basis over the estimated useful economic life.

The amortization period and the amortization method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least
at the end of each reporting period. If the expected useful life of the asset is significantly different from previous estimates,
the amortization period is changed accordingly. If there has been a significant change in the expected pattern of economic
benefits from the asset, the amortization method is changed to reflect the changed pattern. Such changes are accounted for
in accordance with Ind AS-8 “Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors”.
Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal
proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is
derecognized.
The following are the acquired intangible assets:
Software
Management of the Company assessed the useful life of software as finite and cost of software is amortized over their
estimated useful life of three years on straight line basis.
ix) Impairment of non-financial assets

The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication
exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. An
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asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s or cash-generating unit’s (CGU) fair value less costs of disposal and its
value in use. The recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that
are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds
its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that
reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value less
costs of disposal, recent market transactions are taken into account, if available, and if no such transactions can be identified an
appropriate valuation model is used.
The Company bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets and forecast calculations which are prepared separately
for each of the Company’s CGU’s to which the individual assets are allocated. These budgets and forecast calculations are
generally cover a period of five years. For longer periods, a long term growth rate is calculated and applied to project future
cash flows after the fifth year.
Impairment losses of continuing operations, including impairment on inventories, are recognized in the statement of profit
and loss.

After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.
An assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether there is any indication that previously recognized impairment
losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the Company estimates the asset’s or CGU’s
recoverable amount. A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the assumptions
used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. The reversal is limited
so that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying amount that
would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. Such
reversal is recognized in the statement of profit or loss.
x) Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is (or contains) a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at the
inception of the lease. The arrangement is, or contains, a lease if fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of
a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset or assets, even if that right is not explicitly
specified in an arrangement.
For arrangements entered into prior to 1st April 2015, the group has determined whether the arrangement contain lease on
the basis of facts and circumstances existing on the date of transition.
Where the Company is the lessee

Leases, where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the leased item, are
classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in the statement of profit and loss on a
straight-line basis over the lease term, unless the payments are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation
to compensate for the lessor’s expected inflationary cost increases.
xi) Financial instruments

A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity
instrument of another entity.
Financial assets
Initial recognition and measurement
All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through
profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial
assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed in profit or loss. Purchases or sales of financial assets that
require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way
trades) are recognised on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.
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Subsequent measurement
Debt Instruments-
Subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the Company’s business model for managing the asset and the
cash flow characteristics of the asset. For the purposes of subsequent measurement, debt instruments are classified in three
categories:
- Debt instruments at amortised cost;
- Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI);
- Debt instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL).
Debt instruments at amortised cost

A ‘debt instrument’ is measured at the amortised cost if both the following conditions are met:
a) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows, and
b) Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest
(SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate
(EIR) method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs
that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in finance income in the profit or loss. The losses arising
from impairment are recognised in the profit or loss.
Debt instrument at FVTOCI

A ‘debt instrument’ is classified as at the FVTOCI if both of the following criteria are met:
a) The objective of the business model is achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling the financial assets,
and
b) The asset’s contractual cash flows represent sole payments of principal and interest (SPPI).
Debt instruments included within the FVTOCI category are measured initially as well as at each reporting date at fair value.
Fair value movements are recognized in the other comprehensive income (OCI). However, the Company recognizes interest
income, impairment losses & reversals and foreign exchange gain or loss in the profit and loss. On derecognition of the asset,
cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified from the equity to the statement of profit and loss. Interest
earned whilst holding FVTOCI debt instrument is reported as interest income using the EIR method.
Debt instrument at FVTPL

FVTPL is a residual category for debt instruments. Any debt instrument, which does not meet the criteria for categorisation as
at amortised cost or as FVTOCI, is classified as at FVTPL. In addition, the Company may elect to designate a debt instrument,
which otherwise meets amortized cost or FVTOCI criteria, as at FVTPL. However, such election is allowed only if doing so
reduces or eliminates a measurement or recognition inconsistency (referred to as ‘accounting mismatch’). Debt instruments
included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the statement of profit and
loss.
Equity Instruments-
For the purposes of subsequent measurement, equity instruments are classified in two categories:
- Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
- Equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
All equity investments are measured at fair value. The Company may make an irrevocable election to present in other
comprehensive income subsequent changes in the fair value. The Company makes such election on an instrument -by-
instrument basis. The classification is made on initial recognition and is irrevocable. Equity instruments included within the
FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
If the Company decides to classify an equity instrument as at FVTOCI, then all fair value changes on the instrument, excluding
dividends, are recognized in the OCI. There is no recycling of the amounts from OCI to statement of profit and loss, even on
sale of investment. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity.
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Derecognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily
derecognised when:
- The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired, or
- The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the
received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; and either (a) the
Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred
nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
Impairment of financial assets

The Company assesses on a forward looking basis the expected credit losses (ECL) associated with its assets carried at
amortised cost and FVTOCI debt instruments. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a
significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition.
For trade receivables only, the Company applies the simplified approach permitted by Ind AS 109 ‘Financial Instruments’,
which requires expected lifetime losses to be recognised from initial recognition of the receivables.
The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognises
impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.
For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Company determines that whether
there has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition. If credit risk has not increased significantly,
12-month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If,
in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit
risk since initial recognition, then the Company reverts to recognising impairment loss allowance based on 12-month ECL.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and
borrowings, payables, or as derivatives. All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and
borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs. The Company’s financial liabilities include trade and
other payables, loans and borrowings including derivative financial instruments.
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as described below:
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) include financial liabilities held for trading and financial
liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held
for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term.
Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the profit or loss.
Loans and borrowings

After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR
method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIR
amortisation process. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees
or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the statement of profit or loss.
Financial guarantee contracts

Financial guarantee contracts are recognised as a financial liability at the time the guarantee is issued. The liability is initially
measured at fair value and subsequently at the higher of the amount determined in accordance with Ind AS 109 Financial
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instruments and the amount initially recognised less cumulative amortisation, where appropriate. The fair value of financial
guarantees is determined as the present value of the difference in net cash flows between the contractual payments under
the debt instrument and the payments that would be required without the guarantee, or the estimated amount that would
be payable to a third party for assuming the obligations.
Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an
existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an
existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original
liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement
of profit or loss.
Offsetting of financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet if there is a currently
enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets
and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

xii) Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at banks and on hand and short-term deposits with an original
maturity of three months or less, which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
xiii) Dividend to equity holders of the Company

The Company recognises a liability to make dividend distributions to equity holders of the Company 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.
xiv) Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of Cost and Net Realisable Value.
The Cost is determined as follows:
(a) Stores and spares, Fuel oil, Raw Materials and Packing Materials: Moving weighted average method
(b) Work-in-progress: Material cost on moving weighted average method and appropriate manufacturing overheads based
on normal operating capacity
(c) Finished goods (manufactured): Material cost on moving weighted average method and appropriate manufacturing
overheads based on normal operating capacity including Excise Duty
(d) Traded goods : Moving weighted average method
Materials and other items held for use in the production of inventories are not written down below cost if the finished
products in which they will be incorporated are expected to be sold at or above cost.
Cost includes the necessary cost incurred in bringing inventory to its present location and condition necessary for use.
Net Realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and
the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
xv) Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a
substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use are capitalized as part of the cost of the respective asset. All other
borrowing costs are expensed in the period they occur.
Borrowing costs include interest and amortization of ancillary cost incurred in connection with the arrangement of
borrowing. Borrowing cost also includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an adjustment to the borrowing
costs.
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xvi) Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue
can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the
consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and excluding taxes
or duties collected on behalf of the government. The Company has concluded that it is the principal in all of its revenue
arrangements.
Revenue from sale of goods, including concession in respect of Urea, DAP, MOP and Complex Fertilizers receivable from the
Government of India under the New Pricing Scheme/Concession Scheme, is recognized when the significant risk and rewards
of ownership of the goods have passed to the customers. , recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated costs and
possible return of goods can be estimated reliably, there is no continuing management involvement with the goods, and the
amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Revenue is measured net of returns, trade discounts and volume rebates.
Based on the Educational Material on Ind AS 18 issued by the ICAI, the Company has assumed that recovery of excise duty
flows to the Company on its own account. This is for the reason that it is a liability of the manufacturer which forms part of the
cost of production, irrespective of whether the goods are sold or not. Since the recovery of excise duty flows to the Company
on its own account, revenue includes excise duty.
However, sales tax/ value added tax (VAT) is not received by the Company on its own account. Rather, it is tax collected on
value added to the commodity by the seller on behalf of the government. Accordingly, it is excluded from revenue.
Concessions in respect of Urea as notified under the New Pricing Scheme is recognized with adjustments for escalation/
de–escalation in the prices of inputs and other adjustments as estimated by the management in accordance with the known
policy parameters in this regard.
Subsidy for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers are recognized as per rates notified by the Government of India in
accordance with Nutrient Based Subsidy Policy from time to time.
Uniform freight subsidy on Urea, Complex fertilisers, Imported DAP and MOP has been accounted for in accordance with the
parameters and notified rates.
Insurance claims and receivable on account of interest from dealers on delayed payment are accounted for to the extent the
Company is reasonably certain of their ultimate collection.
For all debt instruments measured at amortised cost, interest income is recorded using the effective interest rate (EIR). EIR
is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts over the expected life of the financial
instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset or to the amortised
cost of a financial liability. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Company estimates the expected cash flows
by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument (for example, prepayment, extension, call and similar
options) but does not consider the expected credit losses. Interest income is included in finance income in the statement of
profit and loss.
Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
Dividend is recognized when the shareholders’ right to receive payment is established by the balance sheet date.
xvii) Retirement and other employee benefits

i) Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund is defined benefit obligation and is provided for on the basis of
actuarial valuation of projected unit credit method made at the end of each financial year. The difference between
the actuarial valuation of the provident fund of employees at the year end and the balance of own managed fund
is provided for as liability in the books in terms of the provisions under Employee Provident Fund and Miscellaneous
Provisions Act, 1952. Any excess of plan assets over projected benefit obligation is ignored as such surplus is distributed
to the beneficiaries of the trust.
Retirement benefit in the form of pension fund and National Pension Scheme are defined contribution scheme.
The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the pension fund. The Company recognizes
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contribution payable to the pension fund scheme as expenditure, when an employee renders the related service. If the
contribution payable to the scheme for service received before the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already
paid, the deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after deducting the contribution already paid. If the
contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance sheet date, then excess is
recognized as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment will lead to, for example, a reduction in future payment or a cash
refund.
ii) Retirement benefit in the form of Superannuation Fund and Contributory Pension Fund are defined contribution scheme.
The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the Superannuation Fund and Contributory
Pension Fund to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) against the insurance policy taken with them. The Company
recognizes contribution payable to the Superannuation Fund and Contributory Pension Fund scheme as expenditure,
when an employee renders the related service. If the contribution payable to the scheme for service received before the
balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability
after deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services
received before the balance sheet date, then excess is recognized as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment will
lead to, for example, a reduction in future payment or a cash refund.
iii) The Company operates two defined benefit plans for its employee’s viz. gratuity and post-retirement medical benefits.
The cost of providing benefits under these plans are determined on the basis of actuarial valuation at each year end.
Actuarial valuation is carried out for each plan using the projected unit credit method. The Company has taken an
insurance policy under the Group gratuity scheme with The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to cover the gratuity
liability of the employees.
iv) Accumulated leave, which is expected to be utilized within the next 12 months, is treated as short term employee
benefit. The Company measures the expected cost of such absences as the additional amount that it expects to pay as a
result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the reporting date.
v) The Company treats accumulated leave expected to be carried forward beyond twelve months as long term employee
benefit for measurement purpose. Such long term compensated absences are provided for based on actuarial valuation
using the projected unit credit method at the year end. The Company presents the leave as a current liability in the
balance sheet; to the extent it does not have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for 12 months after the
reporting date. Where Company has the unconditional legal and contractual right to defer the settlement for a period
beyond 12 months, the same is presented as non-current liability.
The present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows by
reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds that have terms approximating to
the terms of the related obligation.
The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation and
the fair value of plan assets. This cost is included in employee benefits expense in the statement of profit and loss.
Remeasurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are
recognised in the period in which they occur, directly in other comprehensive income and such re-measurement gain
/ (loss) are not reclassified to the statement of profit and loss in the subsequent periods. They are included in retained
earnings in the statement of changes in equity and in the balance sheet.
xviii) Income Taxes

Tax expense comprises current income tax and deferred tax. Current income-tax expense is measured at the amount
expected to be paid to the taxation authorities in accordance with the Income-tax Act, 1961. The tax rates and tax laws used
to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.
Current income tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss (either in other
comprehensive income or in equity). Current tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in
OCI or directly in equity.
Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities
and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for
all taxable temporary differences, except:
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- When the deferred tax liability arises from an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at
the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss;
- In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and interests in joint ventures,
when the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary
differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, the carry forward of unused tax credits and any
unused tax losses. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available
against which the deductible temporary differences and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can
be utilized, except:
When the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of an asset or
liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting
profit nor taxable profit or loss
In respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests in joint
ventures, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse
in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer
probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised
deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that
future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is
realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the
reporting date.
Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss (either in other
comprehensive income or in equity). Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against
current tax liabilities.
Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid in a year is charged to the statement of profit and loss as current tax. The Company
recognizes MAT credit available as an asset only to the extent that there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay
normal income tax during the specified period, i.e., the period for which MAT credit is allowed to be carried forward. In the
year in which the Company recognizes MAT credit as an asset in accordance with the Guidance Note on Accounting for Credit
Available in respect of Minimum Alternative Tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961, the said asset is created by way of credit
to the statement of profit and loss and shown as “MAT Credit Entitlement” and grouped under Deferred Tax. The Company
reviews the “MAT credit entitlement” asset at each reporting date and writes down the asset to the extent the Company does
not have convincing evidence that it will pay normal tax during the specified period.
xix) Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders of the
Company by the weighted average number of the equity shares outstanding during the year.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders
of the Company and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for the effect of all
dilutive potential equity shares.
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xx) Contingent assets and liabilities
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events and the existence of which will be confirmed only
by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the enterprise
A contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from past events the existence of which will be confirmed only by the
occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the enterprise.
xxi) Government grants and subsidies

Grants and subsidies from the government are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the grant/subsidy will be
received and all attaching conditions will be complied with.
When the grant or subsidy relates to an expenses item, it is recognized as income over the periods necessary to match them
on a systematic basis to the costs, which it is intended to compensate.
Where the grant or subsidy relates to an asset, it is recognised as income in equal amounts over the expected useful life of
the related asset.
xxii) Provisions
A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of 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. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are
discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is
used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
xxiii)Segment Reporting Policies

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating
Decision Maker. Chief Operating Decision Maker review the performance of the Company according to the nature of products
manufactured, traded and services provided, with each segment representing a strategic business unit that offers different
products and serves different markets. The analysis of geographical segments is based on the locations of customers.
Segment accounting policies

The Company prepares its segment information in conformity with the accounting policies adopted for preparing and
presenting financial statements of the Company as a whole.
2.B. Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

The preparation of the Company’s financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, the accompanying disclosures and the disclosure
of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material
adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future periods.
a) Defined benefit plans
The cost of the defined benefit gratuity plan, post-employment medical benefits and other defined benefit plans and the
present value of the obligation of defined benefit plans are determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation
involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination
of the discount rate, future salary increases and mortality rates. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its
long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are
reviewed at each reporting date.
The parameter most subject to change is the discount rate. In determining the appropriate discount rate for defined benefit
plans, the management considers the interest rates of government bonds.

The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortality tables. Those mortality tables tend to change only at interval in
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response to demographic changes. Future salary increases are based on the expected future inflation rates. Further details
about the defined benefit obligations are given in note 36.
b) Fair value measurement of financial instruments
When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the balance sheet cannot be measured based
on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques including the DCF model. The
inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where ever possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of
judgement is required in establishing fair values. Judgements include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit
risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments.
Refer note 33 for further disclosures.
c) Useful life of Property, plant and equipment

The management estimates the useful life and residual value of property, plant and equipment based on technical evaluation.
These assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.

Recent Accounting pronouncements
i) Standards issued but not yet effective

In March 2017, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) (Amendments) Rules,
2017, notifying amendments to Ind AS 7, ‘Statement of cash flows’. These amendments are in accordance with the recent
amendments made by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to IAS 7, ‘Statement of cash flows’. The amendments
are applicable to the Company from 1st April 2017.
ii) Amendment to Ind AS 7:

The amendment to Ind AS 7 requires the entities to provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to evaluate
changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes,
suggesting inclusion of a reconciliation between the opening and closing balances in the balance sheet for liabilities arising
from financing activities, to meet the disclosure requirement.
The Company is evaluating the requirements of the amendment and the effect on the financial statements will be given in
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3. Property, plant and equipment
(` in Lakhs)
Lease- Office Capital
Freehold Build- Railway Plant & Furniture
Particulars hold equip- Vehicles Total work in Grand Total
Land ings** Siding machinery & fixtures
Land* ment progress
Deemed Cost
As at 01.04.2015 72.94 - 2,141.41 383.21 23,623.09 315.07 521.45 421.16 27,478.33 8,971.01 36,449.34
Additions - 396.00 298.05 166.32 10,857.12 179.76 219.61 - 12,116.86 (87.29) 12,029.57
Borrowing costs - - - 498.09 - - - 498.09 - 498.09
Disposals - - - 6.99 385.62 1.60 3.24 29.47 426.92 - 426.92
As at 31.03.2016 72.94 396.00 2,439.46 542.54 34,592.68 493.23 737.82 391.69 39,666.36 8,883.72 48,550.08
Additions - - 966.65 - 2,710.47 59.25 61.03 71.26 3,868.66 4,036.15 7,904.81

Borrowing costs - - 53.58 - 107.31 - - - 160.89 - 160.89
Disposals - - 0.12 - 248.09 7.53 3.90 37.34 296.98 - 296.98
As at 31.03.2017 72.94 396.00 3,459.57 542.54 37,162.37 544.96 794.95 425.61 43,398.93 12,919.87 56,318.80
Depreciation
As at 01.04.2015 - - - - - - - - - -
Charge for the year - - 107.00 32.12 2,654.88 68.55 161.79 83.49 3,107.83 - 3,107.83
Disposals - - - - 178.18 0.12 0.31 9.12 187.73 - 187.73
As at 31.03.2016 - - 107.00 32.12 2,476.70 68.43 161.48 74.37 2,920.10 - 2,920.10
Charge for the year - - 147.09 42.16 2,828.13 71.62 166.53 73.88 3,329.41 - 3,329.41
Disposals - - - - 94.74 1.95 3.04 12.37 112.10 - 112.10
As at 31.03.2017 - - 254.09 74.28 5,210.09 138.10 324.97 135.88 6,137.41 - 6,137.41
Net block
As at 31.03.2017 72.94 396.00 3,205.48 468.26 31,952.28 406.85 469.98 289.73 37,261.52 12,919.87 50,181.39
As at 31.03.2016 72.94 396.00 2,332.46 510.42 32,115.98 424.80 576.34 317.32 36,746.26 8,883.72 45,629.98
* This represents land wherein lease cum sale agreement is for a period of 10 years. Lesser shall sell the property during the
currency of the lease period or at the end of the lease period registration of such is pending.
** Additions to building during the year include ` Nil (31st March 2016: ` 201.25 lakhs, 1st April 2015: NIL) constructed/erected
on rented land.
In respect of security against PPE, refer Note 11.
Borrowing Costs (` in Lakhs)

Particulars As at As at
Balance brought down 121.32 -
Interest expenses 904.04 619.41
Sub-Total 1,025.36 619.41
Less: Allocated to Plant & Machinery 160.89 498.09
Balance carried down (included in capital work-in-progress) 864.47 121.32
Capitalised borrowing costs

The rate used to determine the amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation was 9.82%, which is the effective interest
rate of the specific borrowing.
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4. Software
(` in lakhs)
Intangible assets
Particulars Software under development
Total
Software
Deemed Cost
As at 1.04.2015 130.04 5.56 135.61
Additions 158.26 9.46 167.72
Disposals - - -
As at 31.03.2016 288.30 15.02 303.33
Additions 92.23 4.32 96.55

Disposals - - -
As at 31.03.2017 380.53 19.34 399.88
Amortization
As at 1.04.2015 - - -
Charge for the year 94.04 - 94.04
Disposals - - -
As at 31.03.2016 94.04 - 94.04
Charge for the year 131.85 - 131.85

Disposals - - -
As at 31.03.2017 225.89 - 225.89
Net block
As at 31.03.2017 154.64 19.34 173.99
As at 31.03.2016 194.26 15.02 209.29
5. Financial assets
(i) Investments (` in lakhs)
Non Current
Particulars
31st March 2017 31st March 2016 1st April 2015
Investments in Unquoted Equity Instruments carried at cost
Investment in subsidiaries
- 3,04,24,162 (31st March 2016: 3,04,24,162, 1st April 2015: 2,06,74,162) Equity 3,042.60 3,042.60 2,067.60
shares of `10/- each fully paid-up of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited (Refer Note
(a) below)
- 69,15,002 (31st March 2016: 69,15,002, 1st April 2015: Nil) Equity shares of `10/- 1,695.38 1,678.08 -
each fully paid-up of Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited
- 1,53,50,000 (31st March 2016:1,53,50,000, 1st April 2015: 1,53,50,000) Equity 1,535.00 1,535.00 1,535.00
shares of `10/- each fully paid-up of Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited
(Refer Note (b) below)
- Equity portion of compound financial instrument (preference shares)
Investment in Subsidiary:
75,00,000 (31st March 2016: 75,00,000; 1st April 2015: 75,00,000) 12% redeemable 520.08 520.08 520.08
preference shares of ` 10 each of Zuari Agri Science Limited (Refer Note (a)
below)
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(` in lakhs)
Non Current
Particulars
Investment in Joint Ventures
shares of ` 10/- each fully paid-up of Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited
- Nil (31st March 2016: Nil, 1st April 2015: 34,57,501) Equity shares of ` 10/- each - - 345.75
fully paid-up of Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited
shares of USD 1.00/each fully paid of MCA Phosphate Pte Limited
Equity portion of corporate guarantees carried at fair value through profit or loss 63.56 63.56 -
Investments in Unquoted Preference Shares carried at amortised cost
Investment in subsidiaries
75,00,000 (31st March 2016: 75,00,000, 1st April 2015: 75,00,000) 12% Redeemable 327.81 291.25 258.77
preference shares of ` 10/- each fully paid-up of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited.
(Refer Note a below)
Investments in equity instruments carried at fair value through Other

comprehensive income (OCI)
Quoted investment
- 3,22,67,741 (31st March 2016: Nil ) Equity shares of ` 1/- each fully paid-up of 6,259.95 - -
Nagarjuna Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (Refer Note (c) below)
Unquoted Investment
- 72,000 (31st March 2016: Nil) Equity shares of ` 10/- each fully paid up of 1,370.80 - -
Indian Potash Limited (Refer Note (d) below)
Total 44,740.28 37,055.67 32,956.19
Aggregate value of quoted Investments 6,259.95 - -
Aggregate value of unquoted Investments 38,480.33 37,055.67 32,956.19
Total 44,740.28 37,055.67 32,956.19
(a) The Company has invested a sum of ` 3042.60 lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 3042.60 lakhs, 1st April 2015: ` 2067.60 lakhs) in the
equity shares and ` 847.89 lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 811.33 lakhs, 1st April 2015: ` 778.85 lakhs) in Preference shares of Zuari
Agri Sciences Limited. Further, the Company has receivables of ` 357.35 lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 141.94 lakhs, 1st April 2015:
` 843.60 lakhs) by way of loans, interest and trade advances. The Company has promised to provide continuous financial
support. The said preference shares shall be redeemable on the expiry of ten years from the date of allotment with an option
to the company / preference shareholders to redeem the same any time earlier. In the event of liquidation of the company,
the holders of preference shares will have priority over equity shares in the payment of dividend and repayment of capital.
As per the latest audited financial statements of this subsidiary, accumulated losses of this subsidiary has resulted in erosion
of its net worth substantially. However the subsidiary has earned profit during current financial year. The investment in the
subsidiary being in the nature of long term strategic investment and also in view of the projected profitable operations of
the above company, management is of the view that the provision for diminution in the value of these investments is not
required to be made there against.
(b) The Company has invested a sum of ` 1,535.00 lakhs l (31st March 2016: ` 1,535.00 lakhs, 1st April 2015: ` 1,535.00 lakhs) in
the equity shares of Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (ZFCL). The net worth of the subsidiary company (ZFCL) is fully
eroded as its accumulated loss as at the reporting date stands at ` 22,127.71 lakhs as against the shareholder’s fund of `
1,535.00 lakhs. The subsidiary company (ZFCL) has also incurred a net loss of ` 11,358.52 lakhs during the year. Further, based
on the future profitability projections, the management of the said subsidiary (ZFCL) is hopeful that the company would be
in a position to generate positive cash flows and profits in the near future. Considering the above, the financial statements of
the subsidiary have been drawn up on going concern assumption, which is appropriate in the opinion of the management
of the subsidiary (ZFCL).The above being in the nature of long term strategic investment and also in view of the projected
profitable operations of the above company, management is of the view that the provision for diminution in the value of
these investments is not required to be made there against.
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(c) During the current financial year, the Company has acquired 3,22,67,741 number of Equity Shares of `1 each of Nagarjuna
Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited from Zuari Global Limited, a company having significant influence over the Company.
(d) During the current financial year, the Company has acquired 72,000 number of Equity Shares of ` 10 each of Indian Potash
Limited from Zuari Global Limited, a company having significant influence over the Company.
(ii) Loans (` in lakhs)
Non Current Current
Particulars
31st March 2017 31st March 2016 1st April 2015 31st March 2017 31st March 2016 1st April 2015
Security deposits
Unsecured, considered good 400.07 399.23 308.51 62.43 52.47 91.38
Loans and advances to related parties
(Refer Note 38)
Unsecured, considered good 31,129.95 36,851.70 19,574.25 32,969.64 18,048.46 3,006.63
Other Loans and Advances
Secured, considered good
Loans to employees (secured) 17.34 24.92 41.95 10.26 13.41 18.84
Interest accrued on loans to employees 20.28 22.05 33.79 1.78 8.12 0.54
Unsecured, considered good
Loans to employees 64.97 89.48 126.91 22.84 23.34 36.81
Interest accrued on loans, advances and depos- - - 0.20 - 6.97 6.81
its
Interest receivable from subsidiaries on loans - - - - - 225.19
(Refer Note 38)
Total 31,661.35 37,438.69 20,140.71 33,075.40 18,155.31 3,399.68
(iii) Other financial assets (` in lakhs)

Non Current Current
Particulars
Other financial assets
Non-Current Bank Balances (pledged with 0.85 0.85 0.85 - - -
sales tax authorities)
Accrued service income from related party - 179.52 343.99 198.31 198.31 198.31
(Refer Note 38)
Accrued service income from others - - - 403.46 127.97 -
Advance for investment and others to related - 11,920.00 11,920.00 - - -
party (Refer Note 38)
Claim receivable - - - 5,357.80 4,154.67 4,156.42
Receivables from Gas pool operator - - - 11,164.47 7,819.52 -
Rebate/discount receivable from supplier 1,655.02 1,311.87 321.10
Interest receivable from customers-related 218.86 2,014.65 8.76
parties (Refer Note 38)
Interest receivable from customers - - - 2,097.19 2,308.71 2,037.49
Total financial assets 0.85 12,100.37 12,264.84 21,095.11 17,935.70 6,722.08
Break up of financial assets carried at

amortised cost
Investments - - - 327.81 291.25 258.77
Loans 31,661.35 37,438.69 20,140.71 33,075.40 18,155.31 3,399.68
Trade Receivable - - - 2,13,309.71 2,70,666.76 2,65,160.13
Cash and cash equivalents - - - 207.39 238.96 81.39
Other Bank Balances - - - 18.07 18.13 14.62
Other financial assets 0.85 12,100.37 12,264.84 21,095.11 17,935.70 6,722.08
Total financial assets carried at amortised
31,662.21 49,539.06 32,405.55 2,68,033.49 3,07,306.10 2,75,636.67
cost
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6. Other assets (` in lakhs)
Non Current Current
Particulars
Capital advances-
Related Parties (Refer Note 38) 3,909.12 700.00 692.05 - - -
Others 821.59 172.20 763.29 - - -
Advance to creditors and imprest advances-
- - - 25.37 - -
related party
Advance to creditors and imprest advances-
669.51 854.16 1,098.27 1,117.10 698.86 867.25
other than related party
VAT credit receivable 17.72 30.83 - 289.16 280.42 123.05
Balances with customs, port trust and excise
- - - 18.38 17.73 12.00
authorities
Prepaid expenses - - 0.68 629.33 648.49 298.19
Claim for Entry Tax receivable - - - 760.46 760.46 760.46
Total other assets 5,417.94 1,757.19 2,554.29 2,839.80 2,405.96 2,060.95
7. Inventories (` in lakhs)
Particulars 31st March 2017 31st March 2016 1st April 2015
Raw materials [includes material in transit ` 10,863.13 lakhs (31 March 2016:
st 15,803.13 16,749.84 18,661.10
` 8,937.04 lakhs)(31st March 2015 : ` 7,485.74 lakhs)
Packing materials [includes material lying with others ` 104.11 lakhs (31st March 2016: 464.19 327.69 458.03
` 60.18 lakhs) (31st March 2015: ` 60.61 lakhs ]
Work-in-progress 664.32 938.45 2,762.76
Finished goods 8,530.65 5,473.00 6,917.94
Stock-in-Trade [includes material in transit ` Nil and includes material lying with others 8,303.48 15,574.27 22,474.03
` 1274.95 lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 233.93 lakhs and includes material lying with others
` 166.84 lakhs) (31st March 2015 : includes material in transit ` 15,425.20 lakhs and
includes material lying with others ` 338.80 lakhs)]
Fuel Oil 256.89 44.48 247.31
Stores and spares 3,445.87 3,328.93 3,230.07
Total 37,468.53 42,436.66 54,751.24
8. Trade receivables (at amortised cost) (` in lakhs)

At At At
Particulars 31st March 31st March 1st April
2017 2016 2015
Secured, considered good-related parties (Refer Note 38) 0.50 0.50 0.25
Secured, considered good-Other than related parties 5,693.37 5,112.06 3,792.90
Unsecured, considered good-related parties (Refer Note 38) 1,364.49 20,044.56 156.48
Unsecured, considered good-Other than related parties 2,06,251.35 2,45,509.64 2,61,210.50
(including subsidy receivable ` 1,48,330.38 lakhs; 31st March 2016 ` 1,71,101.63 lakhs;
31st March 2015 ` 1,96,994.84 lakhs)
Unsecured, considered doubtful 47.31 47.31 47.31
2,13,357.02 2,70,714.07 2,65,207.44
Less: Provision for doubtful debts (47.31) (47.31) (47.31)
Total Trade Receivables 2,13,309.71 2,70,666.76 2,65,160.13
No trade or other receivables from dealers are due from director of the Company.
Trade receivables from dealers are non-interest bearing during the normal credit periods and are generally on terms of 15 to
120 days.
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9. Cash and Cash Equivalent (` in lakhs)
At At At
2017 2016 2015
Cash and cash equivalents
a. Balances with banks
- On Current accounts 206.95 129.55 13.60
b. Cheque on hand 0.15 103.27 66.28
c. Cash on hand 0.29 6.14 1.51
Total 207.39 238.96 81.39
9.1 Other Bank balances (` in lakhs)

At At At
2017 2016 2015
Current:
Other Bank Balances :
- On Unpaid dividend accounts (repatriation restricted) 18.07 18.13 14.62
Total 18.07 18.13 14.62
Non Current:
Deposits with remaining maturity for more than 12 months (pledged with sales tax 0.85 0.85 0.85
authorities) (31st March 2016: ` 0.85 lakhs, 31st March 2015 : ` 0.85 lakhs)
Total 0.85 0.85 0.85
Amount disclosed under other non current financial assets (0.85) (0.85) (0.85)
10. Share Capital (` in lakhs)

2017 2016 2015
Authorised :
6,50,00,000 (31st March 2016: 6,50,00,000; 31st March 2015: 6,50,00,000) Equity Shares of 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00
`10/- Each
6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00
Issued*:
`10/- Each Fully paid
4,205.80 4,205.80 4,205.80
Subscribed and Paid-up *

`10/- Each Fully paid
Total 4,205.80 4,205.80 4,205.80
a. Reconciliation of Shares Outstanding at the beginning and end of the reporting year
Equity Shares 31st March 2017 31st March 2016 1st April 2015
In Numbers ` in lakhs In Numbers ` in lakhs In Numbers ` in lakhs
At the beginning of the year 42,058,006 4,205.80 42,058,006 4,205.80 42,058,006 4,205.80
Issued during the year - - - - - -
Outstanding at the end of the year 42,058,006 4,205.80 42,058,006 4,205.80 42,058,006 4,205.80
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b. Terms/Rights Attached to equity Shares
The Company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of `10/- Share. Each share holder of equity shares is
entitled to one vote per share. The Company declares and pays dividends in Indian rupees. The dividend proposed by Board
of Directors is subject to the approval of shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
During the year 31st March 2017, the amount of per share dividend proposed for distribution to equity share holders was
Rupee.1 per share, subject to approval of shareholders (31st March 2016: NIL per share) ( 1st April 2015: Rupee.2 per share)
In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining assets of the
Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity shares
held by the shareholders.
c. Details of Shareholders holding more than 5% of equity shares in the Company

Name of Shareholder No. of % Holding No. of % Holding No. of % Holding
Shares in Class Shares in Class Shares in Class
held held held
Zuari Global Limited 8,411,601 20.00 8,411,601 20.00 8,411,601 20.00
SIL Investments Limited 3,143,000 7.47 3,208,000 7.63 3,208,000 7.63
Texmaco Infrastructure & Holdings Limited 3,000,125 7.13 3,000,125 7.13 3,000,125 7.13
Globalware Trading and Holdings Limited 7,491,750 17.81 7,012,000 16.67 7,012,000 16.67
Zuari Management Services Limited 5,078,909 12.08 5,078,909 12.08 5,078,909 12.08
As per records of the Company including its register of share holders/members and other declarations received from share
holders regarding beneficial interest, the above share holding represents both legal and beneficial ownership of shares.
d. Shares issued for consideration other than cash, during the period of five years immediately preceding the reporting
date:
Equity Shares
in Numbers ` in lakhs in Numbers ` in lakhs in Numbers ` in lakhs
Equity shares allotted as fully paid-up 29,440,604 2,944.06 29,440,604 2,944.06 29,440,604 2,944.06
pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement
and Demerger for consideration other than
cash
* Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement and Demerger (“ the Scheme”) between Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited and Zuari
Global Limited, Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited had issued 29,440,604 equity shares of ` 10/- each aggregating to ` 2944.06
to the existing shareholders of Zuari Global Limited in the ratio of 1 fully paid up Equity share of `10/- each of Zuari Agro
Chemicals Limited during the financial year ending 31st March, 2013. Out of the above shares issued pursuant to the Scheme,
8,051 (previous year 8,051) (1st April 2015: 8,051) Equity Shares entitlements have been kept in abeyance pursuant to Sec-
tion 206A of the Companies Act, 1956 in accordance with instructions from the Special Court (Trial of Offences relating to
Transactions in Securities) Act, 1992 and in respect of shareholders who could not exercise their rights in view of disputes,
mistakes, discrepancy in holdings, etc.
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11. Non Current Borrowings (at amortised cost) (` in Lakhs)
Particulars Non-Current
31st March 31st March 1st April
2017 2016 2015
TERM LOAN
From Banks
Secured
Indian rupee loans from banks # 30,176.82 24,750.72 -
Vehicle Loan from bank 61.05 - -
Total 30,237.87 24,750.72 -
Amount disclosed under the head “other financials liabilities (Refer Note 14) (8,833.56) (2,125.00) -
Total 21,404.31 22,625.72 -
# Rupee term loan from a Bank of ` 14,881.12 lakhs (including Current Maturities ` 3,500.00 lakhs) (31st March 2016 : ` 15,818.94
lakhs (including Current Maturities ` 1,000.00 lakhs) carries interest rate of 10.85 % p.a. The loan is repayable in 14 quarterly
installments starting from December 2016 with the last installment due on February ’2020. The loan is secured by first pari passu
charge by way of mortgage of immovable assets of the Company located within its fertiliser plant in Goa, by deposit of title deeds
and hypothecation of movable fixed assets of the Company.
# Rupee term loan from a Bank of ` 7,842.57 lakhs (including Current Maturities ` 4,500.00 lakhs) (31st March 2016 : ` 8,931.78
lakhs (including Current Maturities ` 1,125.00 lakhs) carries interest rate of 10.90 % p.a. The loan is repayable in 8 equal quarterly
installments starting from March, 2017 with the last installment due on December 2018. The loan is secured by exclusive charge
by way of mortgage over a specific immovable property, by deposit of title deeds, located within the state of Goa.
# Rupee term loan from a Bank of ` 7,453.13 lakhs (sanctioned amount ` 10,000.00 lakhs) (including Current Maturities ` 820.00
lakhs) (31st March 2016 : Nil (including Current Maturities: Nil) carries interest rate of 10.60 % p.a. The loan is repayable in 14 quar-
terly installments starting from September 2017 with the last installment due on December 2019. The loan is secured by first pari
passu charge by way of mortgage of immovable assets of the Company located within its fertiliser plant in Goa, by deposit of title
deeds and hypothecation of movable fixed assets of Goa fertiliser plant of the Company.
Vehicle loans from bank of ` 61.05 lakhs (including Current Maturities ` 13.56 lakhs) (31st March, 2016 : Nil (including Current
Maturities: Nil) carries interest rate ranging from 9.18%-10.65% p.a. The loans are repayable in 48 equal monthly installments
starting from February 2017 with the last installment due on March, 2021. The loans are secured by way of hypothecation of
respective motor vehicles of the Company.
12. Current Borrowings (` in Lakhs)

Short Term
2017 2016 2015
From Banks
Secured
a. Cash credit (including working capital demand loans) #
(The rate of interest on cash credit varies between banks ranging from 10.45% 30,914.25 49,598.47 68,912.43
to 14.65% and are repayable on demand, The rate of interest on working capital
demand loans varies between 9.05% - 10.00% and are repayable over a period
of 60 to 90 days)
b. Buyers credit #
(The rate of Interest on buyers credit varies between 0.77% - 1.89 % and are 100,619.67 165,959.06 104,288.59
repayable over a period of 30 - 180 days)
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(` in Lakhs)
Short Term
2017 2016 2015
c. Short term loans
(i) Nil % (31st March 2016: 10.00%) (1st April 2015: 10.90%) bridge loan to be - 30,000.00 30,000.00
secured against subsidy receivable to the extent of Loan availed, repayable
at the end of 60th day from the date of availment
(ii) (8% (including 6.25% paid directly by Government of India to the bank) 31,036.00 - -
secured against subsidy receivable of equal amount from GOI, Ministry of
Chemicals and Fertilizer under Special Banking Arrangement)
d. Bills discounted #
(Local bills discounted with banks repayable over a period of 180 days at the 11,762.64 - -
rate varies between 9.25% -9.40% against Letter of Credit issued by another
bank having securities as disclosed below.)
Unsecured
a. Short term loans
Working capital demand loans 62,500.00 65,000.00 35,000.00
(The rate of Interest on loans varies between 8.60 % - 10.15% and are repayable
over a period of 30 to 180 days)
Inter-corporate deposits 10,000.00 - -

(The rate of Interest is 9.25% and is repayable at the end of 12 months from the
date of disbursement.)
Total 246,832.56 310,557.53 238,201.02
# The cash credit (including working capital demand loans) and buyers credit are secured by the first charge by way of
hypothecation on the current assets (excluding assets against which specific loans have been availed), both present and
future, wherever situated pertaining to the Company and the Company’s present and future book debts outstanding,
moneys receivable, claims, bills, contracts, engagements, rights and assets excluding some subsidy receivable amount
exclusively charged to certain banks.
13. Trade payables (` in lakhs)
Non current Current

Particulars 31st March 31st March 1st April 31st March 31st March 1st April
2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015
Trade payables (Including acceptance)
- Outstanding dues to related parties - - - 2,262.68 1,731.04 1,290.10
- Outstanding dues to micro and small - - - 106.28 232.71 -
enterprises (refer Note 30)
- Outstanding dues to others - - - 52,839.25 49,131.22 92,567.45
Total - - - 55,208.21 51,094.97 93,857.55

Terms and conditions of the above financial liabilities:
Trade payables are normally non-interest bearing. For maturity profile of trade payables and other financial liabilities refer Note 35.
For explanations on the Group’s credit risk management processes, refer to Note 35.
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14. Other Financial Liabilities ` in Lakhs
Non Current Current
2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015
Derivatives not designated as hedges
Foreign Exchange Forward covers - - - 6,089.52 4,655.52 1,330.77
Total financial liabilities at fair value through profit or - - - 6,089.52 4,655.52 1,330.77
loss (a)
Other financial liabilities at amortised cost

Current maturities of long term borrowings (Refer Note 11) - - - 8,833.56 2,125.00 -
Trade deposits - dealers and others-related party - - - 0.50 0.50 0.25
Trade deposits - dealers and others-other than related party - - - 8,386.21 7,543.31 7,123.09
Employee benefit payable - - - 635.14 83.34 137.73
Payable towards capital goods- related parties - - - 11.52 - -
Payable towards capital goods- other than related parties * - - - 279.81 1,691.36 757.98
Interest accrued but not due on loans and deposits - - - 806.41 766.54 714.70
Payable towards voluntary retirement scheme 106.37 154.07 36.58 61.96 64.65 21.65
Other interest payable** 178.91 29.02 0.81
Unclaimed dividends - - - 18.07 18.12 14.62
Total other financial liabilities at amortised cost (b) 106.37 154.07 36.58 19,212.09 12,321.84 8,770.83
Financial guarantee contracts (c ) 28.59 41.31 - 12.72 12.72 -
Total other financial liabilities(a+b+c) 134.96 195.38 36.58 25,314.33 16,990.08 10,101.60
* Including ` 27.85 lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 37.40 lakhs) outstanding due to Micro and Small Enterprise (refer Note 30).
** Including ` 90.02 lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 29.02 lakhs) (31st March 2015: ` 0.81 lakhs)outstanding due to Micro and Small Enterprise (refer Note 30).
15. Other Liabilities (` in lakhs)

Non Current Current
2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015
Statutory Liabilities - - - 3,627.89 1,994.85 4,575.70

Advances received from customers and others - - - 9,543.92 5,814.52 7,262.38
Total - - - 13,171.81 7,809.37 11,838.08
16. Provisions (` in lakhs)

Non current Current
2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015
Provision for employee benefits
Gratuity (funded) [Refer Note 36] - - - - - 114.49
Provision for post retirement medical benefit [Refer Note 36] 45.31 117.16 - 5.25 15.72 -
Leave encashment (unfunded) - - - 2,327.47 2,312.14 2,335.07
45.31 117.16 - 2,332.72 2,327.86 2,449.56
Others provisions
Provision for wealth tax - - - - - 114.97
- - - - - 114.97
Total 45.31 117.16 - 2,332.72 2,327.86 2,564.53
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17. Income Tax
The major components of income tax expense for the years ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 are:
Profit or loss section (` In lakhs)

31st March 31st March
Particulars
2017 2016
Current income tax:
Current income tax charge 629.58 -
MAT Credit (629.58) -
Deferred tax:
Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences 1,080.95 (2,764.22)
Income tax expense reported in the statement of profit or loss 1,080.95 (2,764.22)
OCI section
Deferred tax related to items recognised in OCI during in the year:
(` In lakhs)
Particulars
2017 2016
Net loss/(gain) on remeasurements of defined benefit plans (145.74) (224.02)
Deferred tax charged/(credit) to OCI 50.44 77.53
Reconciliation of tax expense and the accounting profit multiplied by India’s domestic tax rate for March 31, 2017 and March
31, 2016
(` In lakhs)
Particulars
2017 2016
Accounting profit/(loss) before tax 3,040.31 (3,667.42)
34.608% 34.608%
Tax at the applicable tax rate of 34.608% 1052.19 (1,269.22)
Tax effect of income that are not taxable in determining taxable profit:
Wealth Tax Reversal - (14.90)
Dividend Income - (0.34)
Income from investment (1.31) (0.64)
Deduction u/s 32AC - (134.31)
Deduction u/s 35AD - (1,370.46)
Others Adjustments - (13.96)
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit:
Interest on Micro and Small Enterprises 21.32 9.76
Charitable donations 0.35 7.30
Disallowance under Section 14A 5.75 5.32
Advance written off - 17.22
Disallowance of interest on TDS 2.65 -
Tax expense 1,080.94 (2,764.23)
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Deferred tax: (` in lakhs)
As at Provided As at Provided As at
Particulars 1st April during 31st March during 31st March
2015 the year 2016 the year 2017
Deferred tax liability:
Property, Plant and Equipment impact of difference between 3,897.87 2,677.68 6,575.55 43.25 6,618.80
tax depreciation and depreciation/amortisation charged for
the financial reporting
Others 19.72 37.86 57.58 (5.46) 52.12
Total deferred tax liability (a) 3,917.59 2,715.54 6,633.13 37.79 6,670.92
Deferred tax assets:
Provision for doubtful debts 16.37 - 16.37 - 16.37

Expenses allowable in Income tax on payment basis and 1,382.25 210.20 1,592.45 (73.51) 1,518.94
deposition of Statutory dues
Brought forward losses and unabsorbed depreciation 283.32 5,171.70 5,455.02 (961.09) 4,493.93
MAT Credit Entitlement 837.14 - 837.14 629.58 1,466.72
Others 73.78 20.32 94.10 (58.95) 35.15
Total deferred tax assets (b) 2,592.86 5,402.22 7,995.08 (463.97) 7,531.11
Deferred Tax Liability/(Assets) (Net) (a -b) 1,324.73 (2,686.68) (1,361.95) 501.76 (860.19)
The Company offsets tax assets and liabilities if and only if it has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets and current
tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority.
The Company has till date recognised ` 1466.72 lakhs (March 31, 2016 ` 837.14 lakhs: March 31, 2015: ` 837 lakhs) as Minimum
Alternate Tax (MAT) credit entitlement which represents that portion of the MAT Liability, the credit of which would be available
based on the provision of Section 115JAA of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The management based on the future profitability
projections is confident that there would be sufficient taxable profits in future which will enable the Company to utilize the above
MAT credit entitlement.
17A. Income Tax Assets (net) (` in lakhs)

2017 2016 2015
Income tax assets-related parties (Refer Note 38 & 51) 2,533.85 - -
Income tax assets-others 3,137.55 3,237.97 1,932.66
Total 5,671.40 3,237.97 1,932.66
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18. Revenue From Operations
(` in lakhs)
Year Ended Year Ended
Sale of products* (including excise duty)
Finished products 261,825.55 334,579.30
Traded products 131,293.81 193,186.72
Other operating revenues
Scrap sales 130.52 244.69
Revenue from operations 393,249.88 528,010.71

Details of products sold 31st March 2017 31st March 2016
Finished Products sold:
Urea 90,666.47 117,016.11
Complex fertilisers of the grades:
18:46:0 44,483.02 51,661.63
10:26:26 87,186.46 103,015.89
12:32:16 19,444.18 31,744.89
19:19:19 20,045.43 31,140.78
261,825.56 334,579.30
Traded Products sold:
MOP 49,435.12 64,246.10
DAP 64,220.78 113,789.55
SSP 3,077.15 2,753.50
Complex Fertilisers 1,689.92 43.75
Speciality Fertilisers 11,041.95 9,798.78
Pesticides 644.76 1,134.97
Seeds 15.94 333.24
Rock Phosphate 824.88 1,026.87
Purchased Urea 343.31 59.96
131,293.81 193,186.72
a. Sales of Finished Product and Traded Products include government subsidies. Subsidies include Rest. 395.24 lakhs
(31st March 2016 : ` 677.25 lakhs) in respect of earlier years, notified during the year.
b. Subsidy for Urea has been accounted based on Stage III parameters of the New Pricing Scheme and other adjustments as
estimated in accordance with the known Policy parameters in this regard. The stage III of New Pricing Scheme which was
operational for the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March, 2010 was extended on provisional basis. Department of Fertilisers
have notified on 2nd April 2014, modified NPS-III for existing urea units for a period of one year ending March 2015. Depart-
ment of Fertilisers have notified on 2nd April, 2014, modified NPS-III for existing urea units upto 31st May 2015. Department
of fertilisers have notified on 25th May 2015, New Urea Policy 2015 for existing gas based urea manufacturing units effective
from 1st June 2015 to 31st March 2019.
c. Government of India has notified the pooling of Gas in Fertiliser (Urea) sector effective from June 2015. As per the notification
domestic Gas is pooled with Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) to provide natural Gas at uniform delivered price to all
Natural Gas Grid connected Urea manufacturing plants.
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19. Other income

(` in lakhs)
Other income
Interest Income on
Bank deposits - 0.20
Income tax refunds 32.18 -
Intercorporate loans 7,314.76 5,531.01
Overdue debtors, employee loans etc. 4,423.90 5,544.02
Interest income on financial assets valued at amortized cost 36.55 32.48
Dividend Income on
Current investments - 0.98
Rent received 16.39 13.89
Service Income - staff deployment and other supports 865.23 484.64
Excess provision/unclaimed liabilities/unclaimed balances written back 85.42 168.76
Profit on sale of current investments 3.80 1.84
Insurance Claim - 1,075.78
Income from fair valuation of financial guarantee 12.71 9.53

Foreign exchange variation (net) 195.75 80.82
Miscellaneous income 30.66 92.14
Total 13,017.35 13,036.09
Total interest income (calculated using the effective interest method) for financial assets that are not at fair value through profit
or loss
(` in lakhs)
In relation to Financial assets classified at amortised cost 11,775.22 11,107.72
In relation to Financial assets classified at FVOCI - -
Total 11,775.22 11,107.72
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20. Cost of raw materials consumed (` in lakhs)
Inventory at the beginning of the year 16,749.84 18,661.10

Add : Purchases 174,078.27 240,467.43
Add: Transfer of Stock for captive consumption 832.18 2,727.62
Less: Inventory at the end of the year 15,803.13 16,749.84
Cost of raw materials consumed 175,857.16 245,106.31
Details of raw materials consumed Year Ended Year Ended

Natural Gas 50,388.64 66,268.51
Phosphoric acid 78,957.64 105,926.43
Muriate of potash 29,024.37 41,286.65
Ammonia 12,837.40 23,867.61
Purchased urea 3,595.03 6,399.78
Rock phosphate - 0.22
Other raw materials 1,054.08 1,357.11
Total 175,857.16 245,106.31
Details of inventory: Raw materials

Phosphoric acid 9,925.74 7,816.17
Muriate of potash 2,922.84 6,885.01
Ammonia 608.24 29.05
Purchased urea 2,231.30 1,874.44
Other raw materials 115.00 145.17
Total 15,803.12 16,749.84
21. Purchase of Stock-in-Trade

Stock-in-Trade purchase details
Traded fertilisers:
- DAP 47,874.61 101,588.93
- MOP 41,166.61 51,816.59
- SSP 3,205.97 2,801.21
Complex Fertilisers 1,606.94 (174.37)
Rock Phosphate 792.76 1,024.74
Purchased Urea - 69.74
Pesticides 822.30 1,087.18
Total 103,726.25 165,902.52
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22. Changes in inventories of finished goods, stock-in -trade and work-in- progress (` in lakhs)
Inventories at the end of the year
Finished goods 8,530.65 5,473.00
Traded goods 8,303.48 15,574.27
Work-in-progress 664.32 938.45
17,498.45 21,985.72
Inventories at the beginning of the year
Traded goods 15,574.27 22,474.03
Work-in-progress 938.45 2,762.76
Less : Captive consumption (832.18) (2,727.62)
21,153.54 29,427.11
3,655.09 7,441.39
Details of Inventory
Finished Goods
Urea 8.27 145.87
18:46:00 1,903.26 494.40
10:26:26 5,348.75 3,167.33
12:32:16 267.84 823.11
19:19:19 1,002.51 842.27
Others 0.02 0.02
8,530.65 5,473.00
Traded Goods
DAP 2,088.50 10,920.33
MOP 3,507.15 1,652.95
SSP 35.56 45.50
Complex Fertilisers 211.66 204.08
Pesticides 360.79 462.08
Seeds - 509.07
8,303.48 15,574.27
Work in Progress
Ammonia 664.32 938.45
664.32 938.45
23. Employee Benefits Expense (` in lakhs)

Salaries, wages and bonus 6,188.10 6,549.26
Contribution to provident and other funds (Refer Note 36) 490.18 688.33
Gratuity expense (Refer Note 36) 95.21 127.96
Post-retirement medical benefit (Refer Note 36) 10.62 132.89
Staff welfare expenses 1,301.86 1,254.67
Total 8,085.97 8,753.11
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24. Finance Costs (` in lakhs)
Interest on Income Tax 7.67 -
Other Interest expense 21,190.09 18,303.14
Exchange difference regarded as an adjustment to borrowing costs 6,909.59 10,541.13
Bank charges 1,043.33 1,223.52
29,150.68 30,067.79
Total interest expense (calculated using the effective interest method) for
financial liabilities that are not at fair value through profit or loss
In relation to Financial liabilities classified at amortised cost 21,190.09 18,303.14
21,190.09 18,303.14
25. Depreciation and amortization expenses

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 3,329.41 3,107.82
Amortisation of intangible assets 131.85 94.04
3,461.26 3,201.86
26. Other expenses

Consumption of stores and spares 552.47 488.57
Consumption of packing materials 3,969.13 3,984.41
Bagging and other contracting charges 2,230.93 2,212.33
Power, fuel and water 20,352.31 26,045.86
Outward freight and handling 28,690.08 32,074.26
Rent 2,133.77 2,282.52
Lease rentals 444.07 365.86
Rates and taxes 71.77 23.31
Insurance 804.79 957.43
Repairs and maintenance
Plant & machinery 3,662.24 4,566.99
Buildings 323.95 536.21
Others 436.96 292.32
CSR expenditure (Refer Note No 53) 71.64 44.85
Donation 1.00 21.08
Business support services - 59.75
Payment to statutory auditors (Refer details below) 176.63 100.75
Subsidy claims written off 185.29 40.60
Advances write-off 216.02 49.77
Loss on fixed assets sold/discarded (net) 77.74 108.17
Premium on forward exchange contract amortized 2,464.11 2,177.54
Miscellaneous expenses 4,527.38 3,540.76
Total 71,392.28 79,973.34
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(` in lakhs)
Payments to statutory auditors as
As statutory auditors
Audit fees 27.20 27.08
Tax audit fee 6.07 6.13
Limited review fees 9.49 9.42
In other capacity
Right Issue certification 65.06 -
Certification fees, etc. 64.59 54.47
Reimbursement of expenses 4.22 3.65
Total 176.63 100.75
27. Distributions made and Proposed

Cash dividends on Equity shares declared and paid:
Final equity dividends: Nil/– per equity share (31st March, 2016: 2/– Per Equity Share) - (841.16)
Tax on proposed equity dividend - (171.25)
- (1,012.41)
Proposed dividends on Equity shares:
Proposed final equity dividends: 1/– per equity share (31st March, 2016: Nil/– Per Equity Share) (420.58) -
Tax on proposed equity dividend (85.62) -
(506.20) -
Proposed dividends on equity shares are subject to approval at the annual general meeting and are not recognised as a liability
(including DDT thereon) as at 31st March.
28. Exceptional Items:

Provision made towards rebates/price reduction claims (Refer Note (a) & (c ) below) 6,433.05 2430.97
Deferred payment under Voluntary Retirement Scheme (Refer Note (b) below) - 178.34
6433.05 2609.31
(a) Exceptional items for the year ended 31st March 2017 represent provision made towards rebates/ price reduction claims on
stock lying with distribution channel pertains to earlier year’s sale.
(b) During the year ended 31st March 2016, the Company had floated Voluntary Retirement Scheme for the employees. Total 12
employees had opted for deferred payment under Voluntary Retirement Scheme. The total outgo was ` 178.34 lakhs, which
had been fully charged as an exceptional item in the Statement of Profit & Loss as per accounting policy followed.
(c) During the year ended 31st March 2016, the Company had provided for rebates aggregating ` 2430.97 lakhs relating to earlier
years determined by the management.
29. Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Basic and Diluted EPS amounts are calculated by dividing the profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent by the
weighted average number of Equity shares outstanding during the year.
The following reflects the income and share data used in the basic and diluted EPS computations:
Particulars
Profit/(loss) after taxation as per statement of Profit and Loss (` in lakhs) 1,959.36 (903.20)
Weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per share 42,058,006 42,058,006
Earnings per share – Basic and diluted (in `) (annualised) 4.66 (2.15)
Face value per share (in `) 10.00 10.00
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30. Dues to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Disclosure as per Section 22 of “The Micro and Small Enterprises Development Act, 2006”.
(` in lakhs)
The principal amount and the interest due thereon remaining unpaid to
any supplier:
- Principal amount 133.33 270.12 Nil
- Interest thereon 61.80 28.21 0.52
the amount of interest paid by the buyer in terms of section 16, along Nil Nil Nil
with the amounts of the payment made to the supplier beyond the
appointed day.
the amount of interest due and payable for the period of delay in making Nil Nil Nil
payment (which have been paid but beyond the appointed day during
the year) but without adding the interest specified under this Act
the amount of interest accrued and remaining unpaid 90.82 29.02 0.81
The amount of further interest remaining due and payable even in the Nil Nil Nil
succeeding years, until such date when the interest dues above are
actually paid to the small investor
31. Capital management

For the purpose of the Company’s capital management, capital includes issued equity capital, share premium and all other equity
reserves attributable to the equity holders of the Company. The primary objective of the Company’s capital management is to
maximise the shareholder value.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions and the
requirements of the financial covenants. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the dividend
payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. The Company monitors capital using a gearing
ratio, which is net debt divided by total capital plus net debt. The Company includes within net debt, interest bearing loans and
borrowings, trade and other payables, less cash and cash equivalents.
(` in lakhs)
At At At
Particulars
Total Borrowings (Refer Note 11 & Note 12) 2,77,070.43 3,35,308.25 2,38,201.02
Trade payables (Refer Note 13) 55,208.21 51,094.97 93,857.55
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (Refer Note 9) (207.39) (238.96) (81.39)
Net debts 3,32,071.25 3,86,164.26 3,31,977.18
Equity 82,277.18 78,930.51 80,699.63

Total Capital 82,277.18 78,930.51 80,699.63
Capital and net debt 4,14,348.43 4,65,094.77 4,12,676.80
Gearing ratio (%) 80% 83% 80%
In order to achieve this overall objective, the Company’s capital management, amongst other things, aims to ensure that it
meets financial covenants attached to the interest-bearing loans and borrowings that define capital structure requirements.
Breaches in meeting the financial covenants would permit the bank to immediately call loans and borrowings. There have been
no breaches in the financial covenants of any interest-bearing loans and borrowing in the current period.
No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes for managing capital during the years ended 31st March 2017 and
31st March 2016.
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32. Commitments and Contingencies

(a) Leases
Operating lease — as lessee
(i) The Company has entered into the operating leases on certain Godowns, offices and Retail outlets with lease term
between 1 to 15 years. The Company has the option, under some of its leases, to lease the assets for additional term of 3
to 5 years. There are no restrictions imposed by the lease arrangements. There are no subleases.
The Company has paid ` 2,534.04 lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 2,648.38 lakhs) during the year toward minimum lease
payment.
Future minimum rental payable under non cancellable operating lease as at 31st March are as follows:
(` in Lakhs)
A Lease rentals recognized during the period 43.81 - -
B Lease Obligations
- Within one year 85.96 - -
- After one year but not more than five years 128.10 - -
- More than five years - - -
(b) Contingent Liabilities:

A Contingent liabilities not provided for:
(` in Lakhs)
I Demand Notices received from Income Tax Authorities*

i Demand in respect of Assessment Year 2012–2013 for which an appeal 1,550.66 1,550.66 1,550.66
is pending with CIT (Appeals)
ii Demand in respect of Assessment Year 2013-2014 for which an appeal 320.88 - -
is pending with CIT (Appeals)
II Demand Notices received from Sales tax authorities*
i Demand notice from Commercial Tax Department, Jaipur towards non 96.77 96.77 124.23
submission of “F Form” for the years 2010–11, 2011–12 and 2012–13.
ii Demand notice from Commercial Tax Department, Jaipur towards 32.10 22.33 22.33
Excess Input Tax Credit availed for the years 2011–12 and 2013-14.
iii Demand notice from Commercial Tax Department, Madhya Pradesh 2.48 2.48 -
towards non submission of “C Form” for the year 2013–14.
iv Demand notice from Commercial Tax Department, Maharashtra 1.81 - -
towards non submission of “F Form” for the year 2012-13.
v Demand notice from commercial tax department Kerela towards 15.52 - -
Conceded an interstate stock transfer (Out) of taxable items for the year
2009-10.
III Demand notice from Customs department, Mumbai towards 26.10 26.10 26.10
non eligibility of exemption under notification no. 04/06–CE
dt 01/03/2006(as amended by notification no. 4/2011–CE dt.
01/03/2011) towards Counter–Vailing Duty (CVD) for the imports
at Navasheva port for the period 24.3.2011 to 02.12.2011. Appeal
filed with West Zonal Branch of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax
Appellate Tribunal at Mumbai for waiver of pre–deposit and penalty.
IV Demand notice from Customs Department, Chennai towards denial of 284.74 284.74 284.74
import of MOP at concessional rate of duty for the period 01.04.2001
to 28.02.2006. Appeal filed with South Regional branch of the Customs,
Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal at Bangalore for waiver of
pre–deposit and stay of impugned order.
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V Demand notice from Customs Department, Chennai towards denial of 148.28 148.28 148.28
import of MOP at concessional rate of duty for the period 2002–03 and
2003–04. Appeal filed with South Regional branch of the Customs, Excise
and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal at Bangalore for waiver of pre–deposit
and stay of impugned order.
VI Customs Duty Differential on finalised Bill of Entries–Dharamatar Port– 67.37 67.37 67.37
Order by Deputy Commissioner of Customs(P) Alibaug Division
VII The Company had a long term agreement for supply of water with Public 3,551.12 2,050.29 771.54
Works Dept. (PWD), Government of Goa (GOG) dated 20th October 2006
which is valid upto March, 31, 2016. Since PWD was not able to supply
the daily required quantity of 10,000 M3, the Company had entered into
another agreement on March, 28, 2014 with Water Resource Department
(WRD), Government of Goa. Consequently, the Company had made
representation for revision in the Contract with PWD, GOG for revision of
minimum daily quantity from 8500 M3 to 1500 M3 effective 1st May 2014,
however in absence of revision in agreement PWD, GOG has continued with
raising invoices with daily minimum quantity of 8500 M3. The Company is
given to understand that proposal for revision of the agreement with PWD,
GOG is in active consideration, hence Company has been paying them
monthly for minimum quantity of 1500 M3.
VIII Claim against the Company not acknowledged as debt.* - - 151.17
* Based on discussions with the solicitors/ favourable decisions in similar cases/ legal opinions taken by the Company, the
management does not expect these claims to succeed and hence, no provision there against is considered necessary.
B Aggregate amount of guarantees issued by the Banks to various government authorities and others are secured by a
charge created by way of hypothecation on the current assets, both present and future, wherever situated pertaining to
the Company and the Company’s present and future book debts outstanding, moneys receivable, claims, bills, contracts,
engagements, rights and assets ` 12,522.48 lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 15,497.92 lakhs)(31st March 2015: ` 17,430.38 lakhs).
C The Company has given a letter of Comfort to Ratnakar Bank Limited for the purpose of facilitating the loans of ` Nil
(31st March 2016: ` 2,000 lakhs) (31st March 2015: ` 2,000 lakhs) taken by Gobind Sugar Mills Limited.
D Guarantee issued by the Ratnakar Bank Limited of ` Nil (31st March 2016: ` Nil) (31st March 2015: ` 3,075 lakhs) in favour
of ICICI Securities Limited for the purpose of compliance with the provisions of Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations for making public offer to the shareholders of Mangalore
Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited.
E The company has issued corporate Guarntee to IL&FS services Limited of ` 15000 Lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 15000 lakhs )
(31st March, 2015 : ` Nil)and HDFC Limited of ` 15000 lakhs)(31st March 2016: ` 15000 lakhs ) (31st March, 2015 : ` Nil)along
with equitable mortgage of specific unencumbered land parcel located at Zuarinagar in Goa to facilitate the loan taken by
Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (ZFCL) to acquire the shares of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited. During the
previous year, ZFCL has paid back loan of ` 9000 lakhs.
F As on March 31 2017, the Company has an outstanding Corporate Guarantee issued in favour of banks on behalf of Zuari
Agri Science Limited of ` 5,000 lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 5,000 lakhs) (31st March 2015: ` 1,100 lakhs).
G The Company had received a demand of ` 5,293 lakhs from Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) toward Take or Pay
obligation. Even prior to receiving this demand, the Company has represented to GAIL to reduce the annual contractual
quantity based on which the Company is confident that the Take or Pay amount will be substantial lower. Further, in terms
of Contract with GAIL, this Take or Pay amount can be utilised for future Make up Gas supplies. The Company is in discussion
with GAIL to reduce / waive the Take or Pay charges, hence no provision has been made for the aforesaid demand amount.
(c) Capital commitment: ` in Lakhs
Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account 4,229.85 6,172.84 4,336.31
not provided for
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33. Fair Values
Set out below, the class of the carrying amounts and fair value of the Company’s financial instruments:
(` In lakhs)
Carrying value Fair value
2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015
Financial assets
Investments:
Investment in quoted equity share at 6,259.95 - - 6,259.95 - -
FVTOCI
Investment in unquoted equity share at FVTOCI 1,370.80 - - 1,370.80 - -
Investment in deemed equity share of subsidiaries 63.56 63.56 - 63.56 63.56 -
Investment in preference share of subsidiary 327.81 291.25 258.77 327.81 291.25 258.77
Others:
Loans and advances to related parties 31,129.95 36,851.70 19,574.25 31,129.95 36,851.70 19,574.25
Employee loans and interest thereon 131.33 187.76 257.95 131.33 187.76 257.95
Security deposits 400.07 399.23 308.51 400.07 399.23 308.51
Others - 12,099.52 12,263.99 - 12,099.52 12,263.99
Total financial assets 39,683.47 49,893.02 32,663.47 39,683.47 49,893.02 32,663.47
Borrowings
Long term borrowings 21,404.31 22,625.72 - 21,404.31 22,625.72 -
Financial guarantee contracts 41.31 54.03 - 41.31 54.03 -
Others:
Derivative financial liability 6,089.52 4,655.52 1,330.77 6,089.52 4,655.52 1,330.77
Total financial liabilities 27,641.51 27,489.34 1,367.35 27,641.51 27,489.34 1,367.35
The management assessed that cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other current financial assets, trade payables and
other current financial liabilities (except derivative financial liability, financial guarantee contracts) approximate their fair value
largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities is included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a
current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.
For financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value, the carrying amounts are equal to the fair values.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values:
(i) Derivative financial instruments - The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is determined using the forward
exchange rates at the balance sheet date. The fair value of foreign currency option contracts is determined using the Black
Scholes valuation model.
The derivatives are entered into with the banks counterparties with investment grade credit ratings.
(ii) Security deposits / Employee loans - The fair value of security deposits / employee loans approximates the carrying value and
hence, the valuation technique and inputs have not been given.
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The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement categorised within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy
together with a quantitative sensitivity analysis as at March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 are as shown below:
Valuation Significant Range Sensitivity of the input
technique unobservable (weighted to fair value
inputs average)
As on March 31, 2017
Investment in Unquoted equity share DCF Method WACC and Long Term WACC 11.18% & Increase in WACC and decrease
of Indian Potash Limited Growth Rate (LTGR) in LTGR by 0.50% would result
LTGR 4% in decrease in fair value by
` 239.76 lakhs and Decrease in
WACC and increase in LTGR by
0.50% would result in increase
in fair value by ` 316.80 lakhs
respectively.
Financial guarantee obligations given DCF Method and WACC and Long Term Increase in WACC and decrease
on behalf of Zuari Fertilisers and option Pricing Method Growth Rate (LTGR) WACC 12.95% & in LTGR by 0.50% would result in
Chemicals Limited increase in fair value by ` 8.54 lakhs
LTGR 5%
and decrease in WACC and increase
in LTGR by 0.50% would result in
increase in fair value by ` 9.44 lakhs
respectively
As on March 31, 2016
Financial guarantee obligations given DCF Method and WACC and Long Term WACC 12.95% & Increase in WACC and decrease
on behalf of Zuari Fertilisers and option Pricing Method Growth Rate (LTGR) LTGR 5% in LTGR by 0.50% would result in
Chemicals Limited increase in fair value by ` 8.54 lakhs
and decrease in WACC and increase
in LTGR by 0.50% would result in
increase in fair value by ` 9.44 lakhs
respectively
34. Fair value measurements
(i) Financial instruments by category
FVTPL FV TOCI Amortised FVTPL FV TOCI Amortised FVTPL FV TOCI Amortised
cost cost cost
Financial assets
Investments-
Investment in quoted equity share at FVTOCI - 6,259.95 - - - - - - -
Investment in unquoted equity share at - 1,370.80 - - - - - - -
FVTOCI
Investment in deemed equity share of 63.56 - - 63.56 - - - - -
subsidiaries
Investment in preference share of subsidiary - - 327.81 - - 291.25 - - 258.77
Loans and interest thereon - - 64,274.25 - - 55,142.31 - - 23,140.49

Security deposits - - 462.50 - - 451.70 - - 399.89
Trade receivables - - 2,13,309.71 - - 2,70,666.76 - - 2,65,160.13
Cash and cash equivalents - - 207.39 - - 238.96 - - 81.39
Bank balances other than above - - 18.07 - - 18.13 - - 14.62
Other receivables - - 21,095.96 - - 30,036.07 - - 18,986.92
Total Financial assets 63.56 7,630.75 2,99,695.69 63.56 - 3,56,845.18 - - 3,08,042.21
Borrowings - - 268,236.87 - - 3,33,183.25 - - 2,38,201.02
Trade payables - - 55,208.21 - - 51,094.97 - - 93,857.55
Derivative financial liability 6,089.52 - - 4,655.52 - 1,330.77 -
Payable for capital goods - - 291.33 - - 1,691.36 - - 757.98
Financial guarantee contracts 41.31 - - 54.03 - - -
Others - - 19,027.13 - - 10,784.56 - - 8,049.43
Total Financial liabilities 6,130.83 - 342,763.54 4,709.55 - 3,96,754.14 1,330.77 - 3,40,865.98
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(ii) Fair value hierarchy
The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Company’s assets and liabilities.
Quantitative disclosures fair value measurement hierarchy for assets as at 31st March 2017:
(` in lakhs)
Fair value measurement using
Date of Total Quoted Significant Significant
Valuation prices in observable unobserv-
Particulars active inputs able inputs
markets
(Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Assets measured at fair value:
Investment in quoted equity share at 31.03.2017 6,259.95 6,259.95
FVTOCI
Investment in unquoted equity share at FVTOCI 31.03.2017 1,370.80 - - 1,370.80
Investment in deemed equity share of subsidiaries 31.03.2017 63.56 - - 63.56
Assets for which fair values are disclosed
Investment in preference share of subsidiary 31.03.2017 327.81 - 327.81 -
Loans and advances to related parties 31.03.2017 31,129.95 - 31,129.95 -
Employee loans and interest thereon 31.03.2017 131.33 - 131.33 -
Security deposits 31.03.2017 400.07 - 400.07 -
There have been no transfers between level 1, level 2 and level 3 during the year.
Quantitative disclosures fair value measurement hierarchy for liabilities as at 31st March 2017:
(` in lakhs)
markets
Liabilities measured at fair value
Derivative financial liability 31.03.2017 6,089.52 - 6,089.52 -
Financial guarantee contracts 31.03.2017 41.31 - - 41.31
Liabilities for which fair values are disclosed (Note 40)
Long term borrowings 31.03.2017 21,404.31 - 21,404.31 -
Payable towards voluntary retirement scheme 31.03.2017 106.37 106.37
Quantitative disclosures, fair value measurement hierarchy for assets as at 31st March 2016:
(` in lakhs)
markets
Assets measured at fair value
Investment in deemed equity share of subsidiaries 31.03.2016 63.56 - - 63.56

Others 31.03.2016 12,099.52 - 12,099.52 -
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(` in lakhs)
markets
Financial guarantee contracts 31.03.2016 54.03 - - 54.03
Liabilities for which fair values are disclosed
Payable towards voluntary retirement scheme 31.03.2016 154.07 - 154.07 -
Quantitative disclosures fair value measurement hierarchy for assets as at 1st April 2015
(` in lakhs)
markets
Assets measured at fair value
01.04.2015 - - - -
Others 01.04.2015 12,263.99 - 12,263.99 -
Quantitative disclosures fair value measurement hierarchy for liabilities as at 1st April 2015
(` in lakhs)
markets
Payable towards voluntary retirement scheme 01.04.2015 36.58 36.58
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35 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Company’s principal financial liabilities, other than derivatives, comprise loans and borrowings, trade and other payables.
The main purpose of these financial liabilities is to finance the Company’s operations. The Company’s principal financial assets
include loans, trade and other receivables, and cash and cash equivalents that derive directly from its operations. The Company
also holds investments and enters into derivative transactions. The Company is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity
risk. The Company’s senior management oversees the management of these risks. The Company’s risk management is carried out
by a treasury department under policies approved by the Board of Directors. The treasury department identifies, evaluates and
hedges financial risks in close co-operation with the Company’s operating units. The Board of Directors (Committee of directors
for Banking and Finance) provides written principles for overall risk management, as well as policies covering specific areas,
such as foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, use of derivative financial instruments and non-derivative financial
instruments, and investment of excess liquidity.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market
prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk, such as commodity risk. Fi-
nancial instruments affected by market risk include borrowings, investments and derivative financial instruments. The sensitivity
analysis in the following sections relate to the position as at March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016.
The sensitivity analysis have been prepared on the basis that the amount of net debt, the ratio of fixed to floating interest rates of
the debt and derivatives and the proportion of financial instruments in foreign currencies are all constant.
The analysis exclude the impact of movements in market variables on: the carrying values of gratuity and other post retirement
obligations, provisions, and other non-financial assets.
The following assumptions have been made in calculating the sensitivity analysis:
-The sensitivity of the relevant profit or loss item is the effect of the assumed changes in respective market risks. This is based on
the financial assets and financial liabilities held at March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016.
a) Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes
in market interest rates.
Interest rate sensitivity

The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates on that portion of loans and
borrowings affected. With all other variables held constant, the Company’s profit before tax is affected through the impact on
floating rate borrowings, as follows:
(` in lakhs)
Increase/ Effect on profit
Particulars decrease in basis before tax
points
31st March 2017
INR Borrowings +50 (681.06)
USD Borrowings +50 (503.10)
INR Borrowings -50 681.06
USD Borrowings -50 503.10
31st March 2016
The assumed movement in basis points for the interest rate sensitivity analysis is based on the currently observable market
environment.
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b) Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate because of changes in
foreign exchange rates.
Foreign currency sensitivity

The following tables demonstrate the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in exchange rates of various currencies with `,
with all other variables held constant. The impact on the Company’s profit before tax is due to changes in the fair value of mon-
etary assets and liabilities including non-designated foreign currency derivatives.
For the year ended March 31, 2017 (` in lakhs)

Change in foreign Effect on profit
Particulars
currency rate before tax
USD +5% (561.10)
-5% 561.10
For the year ended March 31, 2016 (` in lakhs)

Change in foreign Effect on profit
Particulars
USD +5% 70.42
-5% (70.42)
c) Commodity price risk

The Company’s operating activities require the ongoing purchase of natural gas, imported raw materials and imported
fertilisers.
(i) The Company’s operating activities require the ongoing purchase of natural gas. Natural gas being an international
commodity is subject to price fluctuation on account of the change in the crude oil prices, demand supply pattern of
natural gas and exchange rate fluctuations. The Company is not affected by the price volatility of the natural gas as under
the Urea pricing formula the cost of natural gas is pass through if the consumption of natural gas is with in the permissible
norm for manufacturing of Urea.
(ii) The Company deals in purchase of imported fertilisers (i.e. DAP and MOP), which are imported by the Company and
sold in the domestic market. The import prices of these goods are governed by international prices. There is a price and
material availability risk, which may not be in line to meet the domestic market requirement. The risk is also with domestic
manufacturers whose costing is based on majorly imported raw materials and small value-add. However, a dynamic
alignment of procurement to sales and constant review of market conditions and competitors costing help in mitigating
the impact.
(iii) The Company also deals in purchase of imported raw materials (i.e. P2O5, Ammonia, Potash and Urea), which are imported
by the Company and used in the manufacturing of NPK. The import prices of these materials are governed by international
prices. There is a price and material availability risk.
Equity price risk

Applicability
The Company’s listed and non-listed equity securities are susceptible to market price risk arising from uncertainties about future
values of the investment securities. The Company manages the equity price risk through diversification and by placing limits on
individual and total equity instruments. Reports on the equity portfolio are submitted to the Company’s senior management on
a regular basis. The Company’s Board of Directors reviews and approves all equity investment decisions.
At the reporting date, the exposure to unlisted equity securities at fair value was ` 1,370.80 lakhs. Sensitivity analyses of these
investments have been provided in Note 33.
At the reporting date, the exposure to listed equity securities at fair value was ` 6,259.95 lakhs. A decrease of 5% on the BSE market
price could have an impact of approximately ` 313.01 lakhs on the OCI or equity attributable to the Company. An increase of 5%
in the value of the listed securities would also impact OCI and equity. These changes would not have an effect on profit or loss.
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Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract, leading
to a financial loss. The Company is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily trade receivables) and from its
financing activities, including deposits with banks and financial institutions, foreign exchange transactions and other financial
instruments.
a) Trade receivables
The Company receivables can be classified into two categories, one is from the customers into the market and second one is
from the Government in the form of subsidy. As far as Government portion of receivables are concerned, credit risk is nil. For
market receivables from the customers, the Company extends credit to customers in normal course of business. The Company
considers factors such as credit track record in the market and past dealings for extension of credit to customers. The Company
monitors the payment track record of the customers. Outstanding customer receivables are regularly monitored. The Company
evaluates the concentration of risk with respect to trade receivables as low, as its customers are located in several jurisdictions
and operate in largely independent markets. The Company has also taken security deposits from its customers, which mitigate
the credit risk to some extent.
b) Financial instruments and cash deposits
Credit risk from balances with banks and financial institutions is managed by the Company’s treasury department in accordance
with the guidelines framed by the board of directors of the Company. Guidelines broadly covers the selection criterion and
over all exposure which the Company can take with a particular financial institution or bank. Further the guideline also covers
the limit of overall deposit which the Company can make with a particular bank or financial institution. The Company does not
maintain the significant amount of cash and deposits other than those required for its day to day operations.
Liquidity risk
The Company’s objective is to maintain optimum levels of liquidity to meet its cash and collateral requirements at all times. The
Company relies on a mix of borrowings and excess operating cash flows to meet its needs for funds. The current committed lines
of credit are sufficient to meet its short to medium/ long term expansion needs. The Company monitors rolling forecasts of its
liquidity requirements to ensure it has sufficient cash to meet operational needs while maintaining sufficient headroom on its
undrawn committed borrowing facilities at all times so that the Company does not breach borrowing limits or covenants (where
applicable) on any of its borrowing facilities.
The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Company’s financial liabilities based on contractual undiscounted
payments.
(` in lakhs)
Less 1-3 3-5 >5 Total
Particulars than Years years years
1 Year
Year ended 31st March 2017
Borrowings 2,55,666.09 21,391.10 13.24 - 2,77,070.43
Other financial liabilities 10,378.52 80.06 26.31 - 10,484.90
Trade and other payables 55,208.21 - - - 55,208.21
Financial guarantee contracts* 12.72 25.42 3.17 - 41.31
Derivatives 6,089.52 - - - 6,089.52
3,27,355.06 21,496.58 42.72 - 3,48,894.37

Borrowings 3,12,682.54 16,144.23 6,481.49 - 3,35,308.26
Other financial liabilities 10,196.84 102.90 49.49 1.68 10,350.92
Financial guarantee contracts* 12.72 25.42 15.89 - 54.03
Derivatives 4,655.52 - - - 4,655.52
3,78,642.59 16,272.55 6,546.87 1.68 4,01,463.70
Year ended 1st April 2015
Borrowings 2,38,201.01 - - - 2,38,201.01
Derivatives 1,330.77 - - - 1,330.77
3,42,160.17 32.54 4.03 - 3,42,196.74
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36. Gratuity and other post-employment benefit plans

(` in Lakhs)
Particulars
2017 2016 2015
- Gratuity Plan- Asset 127.95 142.68 (114.49)
- Provident Fund -Asset* 227.92 216.40 179.81
- Post Retirement Medical Benefit Plan - (Liability) (50.56) (132.88) -
Total 305.31 226.20 65.32
* Plan asset of ` 227.92 lakhs (March 31, 2016: ` 216.40 lakhs and 1st April 2015: ` 179.81 lakhs) have not been recognised in the
financial statements, as the surplus of the trust, is distributable among the beneficiaries of the provident fund trust.
a) Gratuity
The Company has a defined benefit gratuity plan. Every employee who has completed five years or more of service gets a
gratuity on departure at 15 days salary (last drawn salary) for each completed year of service. The scheme is funded with an
insurance company in the form of a qualifying insurance policy.
b) Provident Fund
As per Ind-AS 19, Employee Benefits, provident funds set up by employers, which requires interest shortfall to be met
by the employer, needs to be treated as defined benefit plan. During the current year, actuarial valuation of Provident
Fund was carried out in accordance with the guidance note issued by Actuary Society of India.
c) Post Retirement Medical Benefit Plan
The Company has a defined benefit post retirement medical benefit plan, for its employees. The Company provides medical
benefit to those employees who leave the services of the Company on retirement. As per the plan, retired employee and the
spouse will be covered till the age of 85 years and the dependent children till they attain the age of 25 years. In case of death
of retired employee, the spouse will be covered till the age of 85 years and the dependent children till they attain the age of
25 years. The plan is not funded by the Company.
The following tables summarise the components of net benefit expense recognised in the statement of profit or loss and the
funded status and amounts recognised in the balance sheet for the respective plans:
Net employee benefit expense (recognized in Employee Cost) for the year ended 31st March, 2017
(` in Lakhs)
Gratuity Post retirement
Particulars Medical Benefit Plan
2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16
Current Service Cost 106.26 120.14 - -
Past Service Cost - - - 121.62
Net Interest Cost (11.05) 7.82 10.62 11.27
Total 95.21 127.96 10.62 132.89
Amount recognised in Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31st March, 2017
(` in lakhs)
Gratuity Post retirement
2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16
Actuarial (gain)/ loss on obligations 7.35 (222.34) (92.95) -
Return on plan assets (excluding amounts included in net interest expense) (60.14) (1.67) - -
Total (52.79) (224.01) (92.95) -
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Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation for the year ended 31st March, 2017 are as follows:
Gratuity: (` in Lakhs)
Opening defined obligation 2149.84 2445.55
Current service cost 106.26 120.14
Interest cost 166.49 194.84
Re-measurement (or Actuarial) (gain) / loss arising from :
- change in demographic assumptions 6.14 -
- change in financial assumptions 45.40 (52.87)
- experience variance (i.e. Actual experiences assumptions) (44.18) (169.47)
Benefits paid (323.20) (342.24)
Net transfer liability (27.72) (46.12)
Defined benefit obligation 2079.03 2149.83
Provident Fund: (` in Lakhs)

Opening defined obligation 11,832.62 10,895.97
Interest cost 1,009.25 930.07
Contributions by Employee / plan participants 614.30 632.23
Benefits Paid out of funds (2341.85) (1245.67)
Actuarial (gain)/ loss on obligations 12.57 15.09
Settlements / transfer in 166.82 359.86
Defined benefit obligation 11,521.58 11,832.62
Post retirement Medical Benefit Plan: (` in Lakhs)

Opening defined obligation 132.88 -
Past service cost - 121.62
Actuarial (gain)/ loss on obligations (92.95) -
Changes in the fair value of plan assets are as follows:
Fair value of plan assets 2,292.51 2,331.06
Interest income 177.54 187.02
Return on plan assets (excluding amounts included in net interest expense) - OCI 60.14 1.67
Contribution by Employer - 115.00
Benefits paid (323.20) (342.24)
Closing fair value of plan assets 2,206.99 2,292.51
The Company expects to contribute ` Nil (March 31, 2016 : ` Nil) to gratuity fund in the financial year 2017-18.
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Opening fair value of plan assets 12,049.02 11,075.78
Employer Contribution 227.87 245.07
Plan participants/ Employee contribution 614.30 632.23
Benefits paid (2341.85) (1245.67)
Settlements / Transfer in 188.48 349.80
The Company expects to Contribute ` 250.65 lakhs (March 31, 2016 : ` 269.57 lakhs) to provident fund trust in the financial year
2017-18.
Gratuity (` in Lakhs)
Investment with insurer (Life Insurance Corporation of India) 2,206.99 2,292.51
Provident Fund (Managed Through Trust) (` in Lakhs)

Self managed investments 11,749.50 12,049.02
The overall expected rate of return is determined based on the market prices prevailing at that date, applicable to the period
over which the obligation is to be settled. These rates are different from the actual rate of return during the current year.
Investment pattern in plan assets:

Gratuity Provident fund
Particulars
2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16
Funds managed by insurance 100% 100% 100% 100%
companies
The principal assumptions used in determining benefit obligation for the Company’s plans are shown below:
Gratuity Provident Fund Post retirement Medical

Benefit Plan
Particulars
31st March 31st March 31st March 31st March 31st March 31st March
2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
Discount rate (in %) 7.50% 7.75% 7.50% 7.80% 7.50% 8.00%
Salary Escalation (in %) 9% for first 9% for first - - - -
2 years and 2 years and
7.5% there- 7.5% there-
after after
Mortality Rate (% of IALM 06-08) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Withdrawal rate (per annum) 1%-3% 8% 1%-3% 1%-3% - -
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A quantitative sensitivity analysis for significant assumption as at 31st March 2017 is as shown below:
Gratuity Plan
31st March 2017 31st March 2017 31st March 2017 31st March 2017
Assumptions Discount rate Future salary increases Attrition rate Mortality rate (in %)
Sensitivity Level 1% increase 1% decrease 1% increase 1% decrease 1% increase 1% decrease 1% increase 1% decrease
` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs
Impact on defined benefit obligation 1,959.07 2,214.45 2,209.18 1,960.16 2,078.03 2,079.98 2,079.02 2,078.99
` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs
Impact on defined benefit obligation 2,067.78 2,239.57 2,229.61 2,074.89 2,148.81 2,150.14 2,149.87 2,149.77
Provident Fund
31st March 2017
Assumptions Interest Rate Guarantee
Sensitivity Level 1% increase 1% decrease
` in lakhs ` in lakhs
Impact on defined benefit obligation 12,050.52 11,494.21
31st March 2016

` in lakhs ` in lakhs
Post retirement Medical Benefit Plan

Assumptions Discount rate Mortality rate (in %)
Sensitivity Level 1% increase 1% decrease 1% increase 1% decrease
` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs
Impact on defined benefit obligation 47.64 53.66 49.11 52.00

` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs
The sensitivity analyses above have been determined based on a method that extrapolates the impact on defined benefit
obligation as a result of reasonable changes in key assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period.
Maturity Profile of Defined benefit obligation:

Expected cash flows over the next (valued on undiscounted basis):
Gratuity Provident Fund Post retirement Medical Benefit
Plan
31st March 2017 31st March 2016 31st March 2017 31st March 2016 31st March 2017 31st March 2016
` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs ` in lakhs
Within the next 12 months (next annual reporting period) 305.12 430.14 - - 5.25 15.72
Between 2 and 5 years 1,142.46 1,282.18 - - 19.10 57.78
Between 6 and 10 years 827.40 802.14 - - 18.98 58.38
Beyond 10 years 1,516.92 650.01 - - 25.58 83.28
The average duration of the defined benefit plan obligation at the end of the reporting period is 6 years (31st March 2016: 4 years)
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37. Disclosure of Interest in subsidiaries, joint arrangements and associates:
1) Disclosure of Interest in the following subsidiaries:

Country of Ownership Interest of ZACL (%) Method of
Incorpora- As on As on As on account-
Name tion/ Princi- 31st March 31st March 1st April ing of
pal place of 2017 2016 2015 Investment
business
(i) Zuari Agri Sciences Limited (ZASL) India 100% 100% 100% Deemed cost
(ii) Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (ZFCL) India 100% 100% 100% Deemed cost
(iii) Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited (ZSFL) India 100% 100% - Deemed cost
(w.e.f. 11th December 2015)
(iv) Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited India 53.03% 53.03% - Deemed cost
(Subsidiary of ZFCL w.e.f. 18th May 2015)
2) Disclosure of Interest in the following categories of Joint Arrangements:
(a) Joint Ventures:

Country of Ownership Interest of ZACL (%) Method of
Incorpora- As on As on As on accounting
Name tion/ Princi- 31st March 31st March 1st April of Invest-
pal place of 2017 2016 2015 ment
business
(i) Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited (ZMPPL) India 50% 50% 50% Deemed cost
(ii) MCA Phosphates Pte. Limited (MCAP) Singapore 30% 30% 30% Deemed cost
(iii) Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited (ZSFL) India - - 50% Deemed cost
(iv) Paradeep Phosphates Limited (Subsidiary of ZMPPL) India 40.23% 40.23% 40.23% Deemed cost
3) Disclosure of Interest in the following associates:
Name Country of Ownership Interest of ZACL (%) Method of

Incorpora- As on As on As on accounting
tion/ Princi- 31st March 31st March 1st April of Invest-
pal place of 2017 2016 2015 ment
business
(i) Fosfatos Del Pacifico S.A. (Associate of MCAP) Peru 9% 9% 9% Deemed cost
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38. Related Party disclosures
The list of related parties as identified by the management is as under:
A. Related parties where control exists:

I. Subsidiaries of the Company:
1) Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
2) Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited
3) Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (subsidiary of Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited w.e.f. 18th May 2015)
4) Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited (upto 10th December 2015 as joint venture and thereafter as subsidiary of the
Company)
B. Related parties with whom transactions have taken place during the year.
I. Enterprises in respect of which Company is an associate :-
1) Zuari Global Limited
2) Indian Furniture Products Limited (IFPL)
3) Soundarya IFPL Interiors Limited (Joint Ventuire of IFPL)
4) Forte Furniture Products (India) Private Limited (joint venture of IFPL w.e.f. 01st February 2017)
5) Simon India Limited
6) Zuari Management Services Limited
7) Zuari Infraworld India Limited
8) Brajbhumi Nirmaan Private Limited (Joint Venture of Zuari Infraworld India Limited)
9) Rosewood Agencies Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
10) Neobeam Agents Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
11) Mayapur Commercial Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
12) Nexus Vintrade Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
13) Bahubali Tradecomm Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
14) Hopeful Sales Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
15) Divine Realdev Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
16) Kushal Infraproperty Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
17) Beatle Agencies Private Limited(Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
18) Suhana Properties Private Limited(Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
19) Saket Mansions Private Limited(Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
20) Murari Enclave Private Limited (100% subsidiary of Rosewood Agencies Private Limited) Ceased to be subsidiary
w.e.f. 29th March 2016
21) Damodar Enclave Private Limited (100% subsidiary of Neobeam Agents Private Limited) Ceased to be subsidiary
w.e.f. 16th December 2015
22) Natwar Enclave Private Limited (100% subsidiary of Mayapur Commercial Private Limited) Ceased to be a subsidiary
w.e.f. 29th March 2016
23) Banibihari Enclave Private Limited (100% subsidiary of Nexus Vintrade Private Limited)Ceased to be a subsidiary w.e.f.
29th March 2016
24) Pranati Niketan Private Limited (Joint Venture of Zuari Infraworld India Limited)
25) Darshan Nirmaan Private Limited (Joint Venture of Zuari Infraworld India Limited)
26) Zuari Infra Middle East Limited (subsidiary of Zuari Infraworld India Limited)
27) SJM Elysium Properties LLC(subsidiary of Zuari Infra Middle East Limited (w.e.f. 21st December 2015))
28) Globex Limited (upto 30th October 2015 liquidated thereafter)
29) Zuari Investments Limited
30) Zuari Insurance Brokers Limited - Subsidiary of Zuari Investments Limited
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31) Zuari Commodity Trading Limited – Subsidiary of Zuari Investments Limited
32) Zuari Sugar and Power Limited
33) Gobind Sugar Mills Limited (subsidiary of Zuari Investment Limited)
34) Zuari Indian Oil Tanking Private Limited (Joint Venture of Zuari Global Limited )
35) Zuari Finserv Private Limited (formerly known as Horizon View Developers Private Limited) w.e.f 21st October 2016
36) Style Spa Furniture Private Limited (IFPL & Zuari Management Services Limited each holds 50% share holding w.e.f.
2nd January 2017)
II Joint Ventures of the Company:

1) Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited
2) Paradeep Phosphates Ltd - Subsidiary of Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited
3) Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited (upto 10th December 2015 and thereafter as subsidiary of the Company)
4) MCA Phosphates Pte. Limited
III Key Management Personnel

1) Mr. Saroj Kumar Poddar - Chairman
2) Mr. Kapil Mehan – Managing Director (w.e.f. 1st April 2015)
3) Mr. N. Suresh Krishnan – Managing Director (up to 31st March 2015) (Non-Executive Director thereafter)
4) Mr. Akshay Poddar - Non-Executive Director
5) Mr. V.Seshadri - Vice President - Finance (till June ’16)
6) Mr. Sandeep Agrawal - Chief Financial Officer (w.e.f. 1st June 2016)
7) Mr. R.Y. Patil - Chief General Manager and Company Secretary (till May 2016)
8) Mr. R.Y. Patil - Vice President and Company Secretary (w.e.f June 2016)
9) Mr. Marco Wadia - Independent Director
10) Mr. Gopal Krishna Pillai - Independent Director
11) Mr. J.N. Godbole - Independent Director
12) Ms. Kiran Dhingra - Independent Director
IV Details of Post Employment Benefit Plans managed through separate trusts (para 9 (b) (v) of Ind AS 24)
1) Zuari Industries Limited Employee Provident Fund
2) Zuari Industries Limited Senior Staff Superannuation Fund
3) Zuari Industries Limited Non Management Employees Pension Fund
4) Zuari Industries Limited Gratuity Fund
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Related Party Transaction As Per Accounting Standard 24 For Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited
Following transactions were carried out with related parties in the ordinary course of business for the Year ended 31st March 2017
(` in Lakhs)
Year ended 31st March 2017 Year ended 31st March 2016
owned owned or
Sl. Enterprises Enterprises Enterprises Enterprises
Transaction details or significantly Key significantly Key
No. Joint having Joint having
Subsidiaries influenced by key Management Subsidiaries influenced by key Management
Ventures Significant management person- Personnel Ventures Significant management personnel Personnel
Influence Influence
nel or their relatives or their relatives
1 Payment made on their behalf
- Zuari Agri Sciences Limited 1.42 - - - - 10.69 - - - -
- Zuari Management Services Limited - - 1.08 - - - - 81.45 - -
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited - 106.07 - - - - 764.91 - - -
- Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited - - - - - 0.24 - - - -
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited 41.13 - - - - 2.06 - - - -
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - - 13.96 - - - - - - -
- Simon India Limited - - 1.04 - - - - - - -
- Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited 16.44 - - - - 836.92 - - - -
- Zuari Global Limited - - - - - - - 4.12 - -
- Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited - - - - - - - - - -
2 Payment made on our behalf
- Zuari Agri Sciences Limited - - - - - 85.59 - - - -
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited - 12.58 - - - - 4.59 - - -
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - - 1.19 - - - - 9.35 - -
- Zuari Management Services Limited - - - - - - - 12.16 - -
- Zuari Investment Limited - - 0.01 - - - - - - -
- Zuari Infraworld India Limited - - - - - - - 0.01 - -
- Mr. S.K.Poddar - - - - - - - - - 0.13
3 Payment Received on Our Behalf-
- Zuari Agri Sciences Limited 106.81 - - - - - - - - -
4 Director deposit given
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited - - - - - 2.00 - - - -
- Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 - - -
- Zuari Management Services Limited - - 1.00 - - - - - - -
- Zuari Global Limited - - 1.00 - - - - - - -

5 Director deposit received
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited 1.00 - - - -
- Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited 1.00 - - - -
- Zuari Management Services Limited - - 1.00 - - - - 1.00 - -

6 Service charges paid
- Indian Furniture Products Limited - - - - - - - 0.26 - -
- Zuari Infraworld India Limited - - 14.32 - -
- Adventz Industries India Limited - - 447.61 - - - - 0.01 - -
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(` in Lakhs)
110
Enterprises owned Enterprises owned or
Enterprises Enterprises
Sl. or significantly Key significantly Key
Transaction details Joint having Joint having
No. Subsidiaries influenced by key Management Subsidiaries influenced by key Management
Ventures Significant Ventures Significant
management person- Personnel management personnel Personnel
Influence Influence
7 Inter-corporate Deposits / Loans/ Advances given
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited 10,941.00 - - - - 32,748.70 - - - -
- Zuari Infraworld India Limited - - 35.01 - -
8 Repayment of Inter-corporate Deposits / loans given
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited 1,800.00 - - - - - - - - -
9 Contribution made in Equity
10 Advance given received back
- Zuari Global Limited - - 11,920.00 - -
11 Purchase of finished goods
- Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited 3,351.83 - - - - 1,538.29 2,737.81 - - -
- Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited 4,158.63 - - - - 87.11 - - - -
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited - 8,532.37 - - - - 64.72 - - -
12 Purchase of raw material
13 Rebate received on purchase of finished goods

- Paradeep Phosphates Limited - - - - - - 142.31 - - -
14 Sale of Finished Goods
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - - - - - - - 593.92 - -
- Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited 13,903.50 - - - - 25,270.67 - - - -
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited 824.48 - - - - 1,026.87 - - - -
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited - 5,081.47 - - -
15 Purchase of Assets
- Indian Furniture Products Limited - - 52.82 - - - - 144.86 - -
- Zuari Management Services Limited - - 0.70 - -
16 Interest Paid
- Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited - - - - - 35.67 - -

- Paradeep Phosphates Limited - 55.37 - - -
- Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited 54.17 - - - -
17 Interest Accrued/Received on loan/deposit/trade receivable
- Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited 677.78 - - - - 1,810.16 - - - -
18 Service Income Received
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited 41.46 - - - - 152.89 - - - -
(` in Lakhs)
Enterprises owned Enterprises owned or
Sl. or significantly Key significantly Key
No. Subsidiaries influenced by key Management Subsidiaries influenced by key Management
management person- Personnel management personnel Personnel
Influence Influence
19 Rent Paid
- Zuari Global Limited - - 84.27 - - - - 48.08 - -
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - - 2.40 - -
20 Purchase of Shares
21 Advance given for purchase of Land
22 Advance given for Tax Liability
23 Dividend Paid
24 Managerial Remuneration*
- Mr. Kapil Mehan - - - - 198.98 - - - - 238.50
-Mr. Sandeep Agrawal - - - - 63.57 - - - - -
- Mr. V.Seshadri - - - - 18.47 - - - - 86.89
-Mr. R.Y. Patil - - - - 62.38 - - - - 56.26
25 Bank guarantee expired and returned
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited - - - - - 3,075.00 - - - -
26 Corporate guarantee given on their behalf
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited - - - - - 30,000.00 - - - -
- Zuari Agri Sciences Limited - - - - - 3,900.00 - - - -
27 Interest income on preference share issued
- Zuari Agri Sciences Limited 36.55 32.48
28 Income from fair valuation of financial guarantee
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited 12.71 9.53
29 Accrued Service Income
- Zuari Indian Oiltanking Private Limited 22.73 37.78
30 Sitting fees Paid
- Mr. Saroj Kumar Poddar - - - - 2.95 - - - - 3.30
- Mr. Marco Wadia - - - - 5.90 - - - - 7.10
- Mr. Akshay poddar - - - - 2.45 - - - - 2.15
- Mr. Gopal Krishna Pillai - - - - 3.95 - - - - 2.00

- Mr. J.N. Godbole - - - - 4.70 - - - - 6.95
- Ms. Kiran Dhingra - - - - 2.50 - - - - 3.00
- Mr.N. Suresh Krishnan - - - - 5.30 - - - - 5.95
31 Contribution to Provident Fund (including employees contribution) - - 763.90 - - - - 811.85 - -
32 Contribution to Superannuation Fund - - 97.89 - - - - 215.98 - -
33 Contribution to Contributory Pension Fund (including - - 58.52 - - - - 126.42 - -

employees contribution)
34 Contribution to Gratuity Fund - - - - - - - 115.00 - -
Notes:
Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited has acquired remaining 50% of equity share capital in Zuari Rotem Speciality Fertilisers Limited from joint venturer Rotem Amfert Negev Ltd on 11th December 2015 and it has became 100% subsidiary of Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd.
With effect from 30th December 2015, name of “Zuari Rotem Speciality Fertilisers Limited” has been changed to “Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited”.
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*As the future liability for gratuity, leave encashment and post -retirement medical benefits is provided on an actuarial basis for the Company as a whole, the amount pertaining to the directors is not ascertainable and, therefore, not included above.
Balance Outstanding For The Period Ended 31st March 2017 for Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited
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(` in Lacs)
Balance Outstanding for the year ended 31st March 2017 Balance Outstanding for the year ended 31st March 2016 Balance Outstanding for the year ended 31st March 2015
Sl. Transaction details Subsid- Joint Enter- Enterprises Key man- Subsidiar- Joint Enter- Enterprises Key Subsid- Joint Enter- Enterprises Key man-
No iaries Ven- prises owned or agement ies Ventures prises owned or signifi- manage- iaries Ven- prises owned or agement
tures having significantly in- personnel having cantly influenced ment tures having significantly in- personnel
Sig- fluenced by key Signifi- by key manage- person- Sig- fluenced by key
nificant management cant Influ- ment personnel nel nificant management
Influence personnel or ence or their relatives Influence personnel or
their relatives their relatives
1 Loan/ ICD Given
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemi- 63,688.95 - - - - 54,547.95 - - - - 21,799.25 - - - -
cals Limited
- Zuari Agri Sciences Limited 390.00 - - - - - - - - - 750.00 - - - -
- Mr. N. Suresh Krishnan - - - - - 18.00
2 As Trade Payables
- Zuari Maroc Phosphates - - - - - - 18.67 - - - - 18.68 - - -
Private Limited
- Zuari Speciality Fertilisers 1,895.89 - - - - 1,643.21 - - - - - 1,048.84 - - -
Limited
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemi- - - - - - - - - - - 78.42 - - - -
cals Limited
- Zuari Management Services - - - - - - - - - - - - 4.91 - -
Limited
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - - 2.10 - - 0.94
- Zuari Agri Sciences Limited 32.65 - - - - 13.10 - - - - 131.59 - - - -
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited - 332.03 - - - - 27.50 - - - - - - - -
- Indian Furniture Products - - - - - - - 27.62 - - - - 7.66 - -
Limited
3 As Trade Receivable
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - - 742.40 - - - - 742.44 - - - - 156.73 - -
- Mangalore Chemicals & 53.25 - - - - 19,160.72 - - - - - - - - -
Fertilisers Limited
- Zuari Agri Sciences Limited - - - - - 141.94 - - - - - - - - -

- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemi- 569.34 - - - - - - - - -
cals Limited
4 As Advances Recoverable
- Simon India Limited - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.30 - -
- Adventz Industries India - - - - - - - 2.05 - - - - 2.05 - -
Limited
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited - - - - - - - - - - - 24.59 - - -
- Indian Furniture Products - - 7.14 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Limited
(` in Lacs)
- Zuari Management Services - - - - - 79.05
Limited
- Zuari Infraworld India Limited - - 25.37 - - - - 4.67 - - - - 4.69 - -
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemi- - - - - - 266.44 - - - - - - - - -
cals Limited
- Zuari Global Limited - - 13.47 - - -
- Gulbarga Cement Limited - - - - - - - (0.00) - - - - 0.01 - -
- Zuari Indian Oiltanking - - 198.31 - - - - 377.83 - - - - 542.30 - -
Private Limited
6 Advance against purchase of
Investment
- Zuari Global Limited - - - - - - - 11,920.00 - - - - 11,920.00 - -
7 Interest Accrued/Received on
loan/deposit/trade receivable
- Zuari Agri Sciences Limited - - - - - - - - - 225.19 - - - -
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - - 198.77 - - 94.37 - - - - -
- Mangalore Chemicals & - - - - - 1,920.28 - - - - -
Fertilisers Limited
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited - 20.08 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- Mr. N. Suresh Krishnan - - - - - - - - - 8.76
8 Bank guarantee given on their
behalf
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemi- - - - - - - - - - - 3,075.00 - - - -
cals Limited
9 Corporate Guarantee
- Zuari Agri Sciences Limited 5,000.00 - - - - 5,000.00 - - - - 1,100.00 - - - -
- Zuari Fertilisers and Chemi- 30,000.00 - - - - 30,000.00 - - - - - - - - -
cals Limited
10 Capital Advance
- Zuari Global Limited (Ad- - - 3,209.13 - - - - - - - - - - - -
vance for purchase of Land)
- Indian Furniture Products - - 700.00 - - - 700.00 - - - - 692.05 - -
Limited
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(` in Lacs)
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12 Capital Liability
- Indian Furniture Products - - 11.52 - -
Limited
13 Deposit Received
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - - 0.50 - - - - 0.50 - - - - 0.25 - -
14 Contribution to Provident - - 63.03 - - - - 63.79 - - - - - - -
Fund (including employees
contribution)
15 Contribution to Superannua- - - - - - - - 0.11 - - - - 0.19 - -
tion Fund
16 Contribution to Contribu- - - - - - - - 9.24 - - - - - - -
tory Pension Fund (including
Notes:
1 Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited has acquired remaining 50% of equity share capital in Zuari Rotem Speciality Fertilizers Limited from joint venturer Rotem Amfert Negev Ltd on 11th December 2015 and it has became 100% sub-
sidiary of Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd.
2 With effect from 30th December 2015, name of “Zuari Rotem Speciality Fertilizers Limited” has been changed to “Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited”.
39. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Information regarding Primary Segment Reporting as per Ind AS-108.
The Company is engaged in the manufacture, sale and trading of fertilizers and seeds which according to the management, is
considered as the only business segment.
Accordingly, no separate segmental information has been provided herein.
Geographical Segments
The Company operates in India and therefore caters to the needs of the domestic market. Therefore, there is only one geographical
segment and hence, geographical segment information is not required to be disclosed.
40. First Time Adoption of Ind AS
These financial statements, for the year ended 31st March 2017, are the first the company has prepared in accordance with Ind-AS.
For periods up to and including the year ended 31st March 2016, the company prepared its financial statements in accordance with
accounting standards notified under section 133 of the Companies Act 2013, read together with paragraph 7 of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 (Indian GAAP).
Accordingly, the company has prepared financial statements which comply with Ind-AS applicable for periods ending on or after
31st March 2017, together with the comparative period data as at and for the year ended 31st March 2016, as described in the
summary of significant accounting policies. In preparing these financial statements, the company’s opening balance sheet was
prepared as at 1st April 2015, the company’s date of transition to Ind-AS. This note explains the principal adjustments made by
the company in restating its Indian GAAP financial statements, including the balance sheet as at 1st April 2015 and the financial
statements as at and for the year ended 31st March 2016.
Exemptions applied
Ind AS 101 allows first-time adopters certain exemptions from the retrospective application of certain requirements under Ind AS.
The following exemptions are available to the company:
Mandatory exemptions:
Classification and measurement of financial assets:
Financial Instruments: (Loan to employees and security deposits paid) : Financial assets like loan to employees and security
deposits paid, has been classified and measured at amortised cost on the basis of the facts and circumstances that exist at the
date of transition to Ind ASs. Since, it is impracticable for the Company to apply retrospectively the effective interest method in
Ind AS 109, the fair value of the financial asset or the financial liability at the date of transition to Ind As by applying amortised
cost method, has been considered as the new gross carrying amount of that financial asset or the financial liability at the date of
transition to Ind AS.
Impairment of financial assets: (Trade receivables and other financial assets)
At the date of transition to Ind ASs, the Company has determined that there significant increase in credit risk since the initial
recognition of a financial instrument would require undue cost or effort, the Company has recognised a loss allowance at an
amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses at each reporting date until that financial instrument is derecognised (unless that
financial instrument is low credit risk at a reporting date).
Estimates
The estimates at 1st April 2015 and at 31st March 2016 are consistent with those made for the same dates in accordance with Indian
GAAP (after adjustments to reflect any differences in accounting policies) apart from the following items where application of
Indian GAAP did not require estimation:
 FVTOCI – unquoted equity shares
 FVTOCI – debt securities
 Impairment of financial assets based on expected credit loss model
The estimates used by the Company to present these amounts in accordance with Ind AS reflect conditions at 1st April 2015, the
date of transition to Ind AS and as of 31st March 2016.
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Optional exemptions:
Fair value measurement of financial assets or financial liabilities
First-time adopters may apply Ind AS 109 to day one gain or loss provisions prospectively to transactions occurring on or after
the date of transition to Ind AS. Therefore, unless a first-time adopter elects to apply Ind AS 109 retrospectively to day one gain or
loss transactions, transactions that occurred prior to the date of transition to Ind AS do not need to be retrospectively restated.
Investment in subsidiaries, Joint ventures and associates:
The Company has elected this exemption and opted to continue with the carrying value of investment in subsidiaries, associates
and joint ventures, as recognised in its Indian GAAP financials, as deemed cost at the date of transition.
Deemed cost-Previous GAAP carrying amount: (PPE and Intangible)
Since there is no change in the functional currency, the Company has elected to continue with the carrying value for all of Property,
Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets, as recognised in its Indian GAAP financial as deemed cost at the transition date.
Business combinations:
Ind AS 103 Business Combinations has not been applied to acquisitions of subsidiaries, which are considered businesses under
Ind AS that occurred before 1st April 2015. Use of this exemption means that the Indian GAAP carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities, that are required to be recognised under Ind AS, is their deemed cost at the date of the acquisition. After the date of
the acquisition, measurement is in accordance with respective Ind AS. The Company recognises all assets acquired and liabilities
assumed in a past business combination, except (i) certain financial assets and liabilities that were derecognised and that fall under
the derecognition exception, and (ii) assets and liabilities that were not recognised in the acquirer’s consolidated balance sheet
under its previous GAAP and that would not qualify for recognition under Ind AS in the individual balance sheet of the acquiree.
Assets and liabilities that do not qualify for recognition under Ind AS are excluded from the opening Ind AS balance sheet. The
Company did not recognise or exclude any previously recognised amounts as a result of Ind AS recognition requirements.
The Company has not applied Ind AS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates retrospectively to fair value adjustments
that occurred before the date of transition to Ind AS. Such fair value adjustments are treated as assets and liabilities of the parent
rather than as assets and liabilities of the acquiree. Therefore, those assets and liabilities are already expressed in the functional
currency of the parent or are non-monetary foreign currency items and no further translation differences occur.
41 First Time Adoption of Ind AS

Reconciliation of Equity (` in Lakhs)
As at 31st March 2016 As at
(end of last period 1st April 2015
Particulars Notes
presented under (Date of
previous GAAP) Transition)
Equity as reported under previous GAAP 74,541.51 76,130.88
Ind AS: Adjustments increase (decrease):

Opening adjustment to retained earnings 362.95 -
Fair valuation of Investment in Preference shares of Subsidiary 1 a) 32.48 28.86
Reversal of Unamortised Premium on forward contracts created under previ- 1 b) (88.97) (148.73)
ous GAAP
Reversal of proposed dividend created under previous GAAP 2 a) (1,012.40) 1,012.40
Adjustment of rent equalisation expense 3 28.55 18.41
Unwinding of accrued service income to related party 8 37.75 (64.45)
Adjustment/depreciation impact on account of capitalisation of spares 4 (379.49) (732.76)
Unwinding of provision for voluntary retirement scheme & interest expense 7 38.85 9.71
on amortisation of provision for voluntary retirement scheme
Incremental deferred tax impact recognised 9 92.94 343.72
Amortisation of financial guarantee given 2 b) 9.53 -
Loss on discard of spares consumed during the year 4 (2.82) -
Adjustment of consumption of spares 4 103.53 -
Adjustment of depreciation/finance cost on loan processing fee capitalised/ 6 (7.53) -
amortised under previous GAAP and considered at effective interest rate now
Actualisation of deferred tax 9 1,008.24 -
Depreciation charged related to earlier years (40.42) (104.20)
Equity as reported under IND AS 74,724.71 76,493.83
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Year ended
31st March 2016
PARTICULARS Notes (latest period
presented under
previous GAAP)
Previous GAAP (1,589.38)
Incremental deferred tax impact recognised 9 170.47
Adjustment of depreciation/finance cost on loan processing fee capitalised/amortised 6 (7.53)
under previous GAAP and considered at effective interest rate now
Actualisation of deferred tax 9 1,008.24
Amortisation of financial guarantee given 2(b) 9.53
Fair valuation of preference shares (FVTPL) 1(a) 32.48
Reclassification of remeasurements gain/ (losses) on gratuity to employee benefit 5 (96.05)
expense and OCI.
Unwinding of accrued service income to related party 8 37.75
Unwinding of provision for voluntary retirement scheme & interest expense on 7 38.85
amortisation of provision for voluntary retirement scheme
Reclass of Actuarial Gain on gratuity from other income to employee benefit expense 5 (127.96)
Adjustment/depreciation impact on account of capitalisation of spares 4 (379.49)
MTM of forward cover 1(b) (88.97)
Depreciation charged related to earlier years (40.41)
Adjustment of rent equalisation expense 3 28.55
Loss on discard of spares consumed during the year 4 (2.82)
Adjustment of consumption of spares 4 103.53
Total adjustment to profit or loss 686.18
Profit or loss under Ind AS (903.20)
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) 146.48
Total comprehensive income under Ind AS (756.71)
Note: No statement of comprehensive income was produced under previous GAAP. Therefore the above reconciliation starts
with profit under previous GAAP.
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Footnotes to the reconciliation of equity as at 1st April 2015 and 31st March 2016 and profit or loss for the year ended 31st
March 2016
1) Financial assets
a The Company has invested in 7,500,000 12% Redeemable Preference Shares of its subsidiary ZASL at par
value i.e. Rs. 10 per share. As per the requirements of Ind-AS 109, initial measurement of such investment
in preference shares needs to be done at fair value. The difference between transaction price and fair val-
ue needs to be accounted for as deemed investment in stand-alone financial statements of the Company.
b The Company has taken forward covers to hedge its underlying creditors/ buyers credit in books. Under previous
Indian GAAP, the Company has not early adopted AS 30 and the existing forward contracts were in scope of AS
11. The difference between forward rate and spot rate at inception of forward exchange contract (i.e. Premium) is
amortised over the life of the forward exchange contract. The same adjustment has been reversed under Ind-AS.
The Company has done marked to market valuation for all outstating derivative contracts at balance sheet date and
recorded the impact (gain/loss) in the statement of profit or loss.
2) Financial liability
a As per the requirements of previous Indian IGAAP, AS 4 the Company has made provision for the proposed divi-
dends. As per Ind AS 10, if dividends to holders of equity instruments are proposed or declared after the balance
sheet date, an entity should not recognise those dividends as a liability at the balance sheet date. Accordingly the
Company has reversed the provision created under the previous Indian GAAP for proposed dividend.
b The Company has given financial guarantees on behalf of its subsidiaries for obtaining loans. No fee is charged
from the subsidiaries for issuing such guarantees. Fair value of such guarantee has been treated as deemed capital
contribution in the stand alone financial statements of the Company as initial recognition with creation of cor-
responding liability towards financial guarantee. Subsequently, such liability has been amortised and income has
been recognised against such liability.
3) Rent straightlining
Rent straightlining was mandatory under previous Indian IGAAP. However, Ind-AS 17 requires the Company to avoid
straightlining of rentals in case escalation reflects expected inflationary cost increases. The same has been reversed by
the Company as the increase in rent is within 5-7% p.a. which is within the inflation rate.
4) Spares
As per the requirements of Ind-AS items such as spare parts, stand-by equipment and servicing equipment are capitalized
when they meet the definition of PPE, i.e., if the Company intends to use these during more than a period of 12 months.
The Company has capitalised such items of spares as fixed asset which are intended to be used for more than 12 months
and provided depreciation on the same.
5) Defined benefit liabilities

Both under previous Indian GAAP and Ind AS, the Company recognised costs related to its post-employment defined
benefit plan on an actuarial basis. Under previous Indian GAAP, the entire cost, including actuarial gains and losses, are
charged to profit or loss. Under Ind AS, remeasurements [comprising of actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the as-
set ceiling, excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability and the return on plan assets
excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability] are recognised in OCI. Due to this, for the
year ended 31st March 2016, the employee benefit cost is reduced and remeasurements gains/ losses on defined benefit
plans has been recognized in the Other Comprehensive Income .
6) Amortisation of loan processing fee

As per the requirement of Ind AS, loan processing fee should be amortised over the period of repayment of loan as per Ef-
fective Interest Rate (EIR) method. In previous IGAAP, processing fee were capitalised (depreciated over the life of specific
fixed assets) / charged to Profit & Loss on straight line basis. The same has been reversed and now amortised over the
period of loan according to Effective Interest Rate (EIR) method.
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7) Discounting of provision for voluntary retirement scheme

As per the requirement of Ind AS, there were no discounting of provision made for voluntary retirement scheme. As per
the requirement of Ind AS, all financial liabilities should be at amortised cost or at fair value. Now the Company has amor-
tised the provision made for voluntary retirement scheme at the rate of borrowings of the Company.
8) Accrued service income from related party

In earlier year, the Company had entered into an deferred payment agreement (without charging interest) in respect of
service provided to a related party. In previous IGAAP, service income was accounted for on principal amount only. As per
the requirement of Ind AS, financial assets should be recognised at amortised cost or at fair value. Now, the Company has
amortised the deferred payment receivable over the period of realisation of amount.
9) Deferred taxes
Previous Indian GAAP required deferred tax accounting using the income statement approach, which focuses on dif-
ferences between taxable profits and accounting profits for the period. Ind AS 12 requires entities to account for
deferred taxes using the balance sheet approach, which focuses on temporary differences between the carrying
amount of an asset or liability in the balance sheet and its tax base. The application of Ind AS 12 approach has result-
ed in recognition of deferred tax on new temporary differences which was not required under previous Indian GAAP.
In addition, the various transitional adjustments lead to temporary differences. According to the accounting policies, the
Company has to account for such differences. Deferred tax adjustments are recognised in correlation to the underlying
transaction either in retained earnings or a separate component of equity. On the date of transition, the Company has
recognised incremental deferred tax with a corresponding credit to retained earnings.
42 Disclosure required under Section 186 (4) of the Companies Act 2013.
(a) Particulars of Loans given: (` in lakhs)
Sr. Name of the Loanee Opening Loan Loan Outstanding Purpose
No Balance as on Given Repaid Balance as on
1st April 31st March
2016 2017
1 Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited 54,547.95 10,941.00 1,800.00 63,688.95 General Business Purpose
2 Zuari Agri Sciences Limited - 390.00 - 390.00 General Business Purpose
(b) Particulars of Corporate Guarantee given: (` in lakhs)

Sr. Name of the Entity Opening Bal- Guarantee Guarantee Closing Purpose
No ance as on Given Discharged Balance as on
1st April 31st March
2016 2017
1 Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals 30,000.00 - - 30,000.00 Guarantee given to IL & FS
Limited (ZFCL) Financial Services Limited of
` 15,000 lakhs and to HDFC
Limited of ` 15,000 lakhs -
to secure the loan taken by
ZFCL to acquire the shares
of Mangalore Chemicals &
Fertilisers Limited. During the
previous year ZFCL has paid
back loan of ` 9,000 lakhs.
2 Zuari Agri Sciences Limited 5,000.00 - - 5,000.00 General Business purpose
(c) Particulars of Investments made during the year: (` in lakhs)

Sr. Investment Purpose
Name of the Investee
No. Made
1. Nagarjuna Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited 5,215.61 Strategic investment
2. Indian Potash Limited 1,123.12 Strategic investment
3. Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited 17.30 Strategic investment
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43. Department of Fertilizers (DOF), Government of India, issued an office memorandum dated 8th July 2013, whereby Imported
Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers dispatched by the Fertiliser companies to their warehouse for onward sale during the
month of February and March 2013 without having any supply plan issued by DOF was regularized as per Nutrient Based Subsidy
(NBS) rates applicable for the year 2013-14. However, these NBS rates, as per the Government of India’s policy, are notified after
approval by Cabinet Committee for Economic Affairs (CCEA) before the start of financial year and therefore, cannot be changed
before next financial year. Accordingly, the Company has recognized ` 1,949.03 lakhs in the earlier year’s being the difference
between the applicable NBS rates of 2012-13 and 2013-14 for the dispatches made to its warehouse during February and March
2013 but sold in 2012-13 and 2013-14 respectively. The Company is in discussions with the Department of Fertilisers for receiving
the short amount of subsidy and, if required, take appropriate legal steps to recover the aforesaid differential subsidy amount.
The Company is hopeful to realise the aforesaid subsidy amount, hence no provision for aforesaid amount of ` 1,949.03 lakhs has
been made in the accounts.
44. The Company is carrying receivable of ` 2577.95 lakhs (March 31, 2016: ` 2712.87 lakhs) on account of claim raised on a product
supplier for loss suffered on purchase of material which did not meet the specified standards. During the current year, the
Company has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the supplier whereby the supplier has agreed to give
rebate for adverse market condition during the earlier period. However, the supplier has not confirmed the receivable amount.
45. Based on the circulars received for revision in uniform freight relating to secondary freight and direct road movement, the
Company has accrued additional freight subsidy income of ` 559.03 lakhs (upto Previous year ` 2,553.11 lakhs) relating to Urea.
Also, the Company has receivable of ` 2,910.62 lakhs for Phosphoric and Potassic Fertilisers, for which the claims are yet to be
submitted.
Further, during the year, Ministry has issued notification for revised freight rates for the period from 2008-09 onwards. The
Company has accrued a liability of ` 365.90 lakhs towards freight subsidy.
Since the performa/ format for raising the bills is still awaited, the amount of ` 5, 656.86 lakhs is still pending for collection. The
Company is hopeful to realize the above entire amount of ` 5,656.86 lakhs.
46. In respect of the Company’s investment of ` 11,943.48 lakhs in a rock phosphate mining project (which is under development)
through MCA Phosphates Pte. Limited, a joint venture company, the Company is not expecting any impairment loss based on a
fair valuation of the said investment done by an independent valuer. The joint venture company has provided for diminution in
the value of said investment, which the Company is not in agreement to since the same is not in accordance with the shareholders
agreement with the joint venture company.
47. During the year, the Company has paid remuneration to Managing Director as per the requisite approvals mandated by the
provisions of Section 197 read with Schedule V to the Companies Act, 2013.
However, the approval of Central Government in respect of excess remuneration paid to Managing Director amounting to
` 149.82 lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2016 is awaited.
48. The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 29th December 2015, had considered and approved, the scheme
of amalgamation of Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (“ZFCL”), Zuari Speciality Fertilizers Limited (“ZSFL”) and Zuari Agri
Sciences Limited (“ZASL”) with the Company under the provisions of Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 and
other applicable provisions of Companies Act, 1956/ Companies Act, 2013 (“Scheme” and such amalgamation referred to as
“Amalgamation”), as recommended by the Audit Committee of the Company.
The Amalgamation shall be subject to the approval/ sanction of the Scheme of Amalgamation by the National Company Law
Tribunal, Goa and such other authority, as may be necessary.
The appointed date of the Amalgamation is April 01, 2015. It is pertinent to note that as a consequence of Amalgamation, there will
be no change in the shareholding pattern of the Company, given that the Company is not required to issue any shares pursuant
to the Amalgamation as all the Transferor Companies, i.e. ZFCL, ZSFL and ZASL are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company.
Further, upon the scheme becoming effective, the Transferor Companies i.e. ZFCL, ZSFL and ZASL will be dissolved without
winding up and the shares held by the Company in the Transferor Companies shall be cancelled and extinguished without any act
or deed.
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49. During the financial year 2013-14, the Company had sold part of freehold land at a consideration of ` 16,359.32 lakhs. The
possession of the said parcel of land was handed over on 28thMarch, 2014; however the transfer of title is under progress. The
Company had received full consideration from the buyer in the financial year 2013-14.
50. In terms of Demerger of fertilizer undertaking from Zuari Global Limited in an earlier year, the title deeds of Immovable properties
are in the process of being transferred in the name of the Company.
51. Zuari Global Limited (ZGL) had demerged its fertilizer undertaking to the Company with effect from 1st July 2011. ZGL has during
the year, based on Hon’ble High Court order on demerger of fertilizer undertaking, identified amount of income tax paid under
protest pertaining to fertilizer undertaking demerged into the Company.
The Company has exchanged letter of mutual understanding with ZGL wherein the Company has paid such amount of income
tax paid under protest. During the year, the Company has paid ` 2,533.85 lakhs to ZGL on this account pending completion of final
assessment/litigation in respect of such financial years.
Also, the Company has, during the year, paid ` 3,209.13 lakhs as advance to ZGL on account of purchase of land and buildings in
Solapur district.
52. (a) United Breweries Limited, KingFisher Finvest India Limited, McDowell Holdings Limited instituted arbitration proceedings
against the Company and its subsidiary, Zuari Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited alleging breach of the Share Holders
Agreement (SHA) dated 12th May 2014 executed between the parties. The arbitration was instituted before the, former Chief
Justice of India. The Award was passed on 8th May 2017 wherein the Arbitrator has held that the SHA cannot be specifically
enforced and the claims raised by the Claimants stand dismissed.
(b) Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (MCFL), a subsidiary company had engaged M/s Ernst & Young LLP (EY) to carry
out a forensic investigation into transactions in relation to the investment in the preference shares of Bangalore Beverages
Limited (BBL) and advances made to United Beverages Holding Limited (UBHL) aggregating to ` 21,668 lakhs which had
duly been provided for in the books of MCFL. Based on their report, Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, the holding
company of MCFL has approached the National Company Law Tribunal in Bangalore to obtain accountability of the UB
Group for the irregularities. Since UBHL has been declared to be wound up by the High Court of Karnataka vide order dated
7th February 2017, the ZFCL made an application before the High Court of Karnataka. ZFCL’s application for permission to
proceed against UBHL in the NCLT proceedings has been allowed by the High Court on 20th April 2017.
Matter has been posted for 13th June 2017 for ZFCL’s rejoinder to their reply and arguments on interim reliefs.
53. Disclosure relating to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Expenditure

In light of Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013, the Company has incurred expenses on corporate social responsibility (CSR)
aggregating to ` 71.64 lakhs (March 31, 2016: ` 44.85 lakhs) for CSR activities carried out during the current year.
(` in lakhs)
(i) Gross amount required to be spent by the Company during the year - -
(ii) Amount spent during the year on the following in cash
1. Construction / acquisition of any asset
2. On purposes other than (i) above
- Skills Development 28.10 9.28
- Slum Development, Sanitation, Health, Education 25.13 19.99
- Sanitation - 4.87
- Safe drinking water 17.42 10.37
- Promoting Education 0.99 0.34
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54. Details of Specified Bank Notes (SBN) held and transacted during the period from 8th November 2016 to 30th December 2016
are provided in the table below:-
(` in lakhs)
Other
Particulars SBNs denomination Total
notes
Closing cash in hand as on 08.11.2016 65.45 22.33 87.78
(+) Permitted receipts - 414.79 414.79
(-) Permitted payments - - -
(-) Amount deposited in Banks 65.45 395.55 461.00
Closing cash in hand as on 30.12.2016 - 41.56 41.56
For S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP KAPIL MEHAN MARCO WADIA S. K. PODDAR
Chartered Accountants Managing Director Director Chairman
No.301003E/E300005


Date: May 19, 2017 Date: May 19, 2017
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
Report on the Consolidated Ind AS Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated Ind AS financial statements of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (hereinafter referred
to as “the Holding Company”), its subsidiaries (the Holding Company and its subsidiaries together referred to as “the Group”) and
its joint ventures, comprising of the consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2017, the consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss
(including other comprehensive income), the consolidated Cash Flow Statement, the consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for
the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (hereinafter referred to as
“the consolidated Ind AS financial statements”).
Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
The Holding Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of these consolidated Ind AS financial statements in
terms of the requirement of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) that give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position,
consolidated financial performance (including other comprehensive income), consolidated cash flows and consolidated statement
of changes in equity of the Group including its joint ventures in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in India,
including the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014
and Companies (Indian Accounting Standard) Rules, 2015, as amended. The respective Board of Directors of the companies included in
the Group and of its joint ventures are responsible for maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions
of the Act for safeguarding of the assets of the Group and of its joint ventures and for preventing and detecting frauds and other
irregularities; the selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent; and the design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls that were operating effectively
for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financial
statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, which have been used
for the purpose of preparation of the consolidated Ind AS financial statements by the Directors of the Holding Company, as aforesaid.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated Ind AS financial statements based on our audit. While conducting the
audit, we have taken into account the provisions of the Act, the accounting and auditing standards and matters which are required to
be included in the audit report under the provisions of the Act and the Rules made thereunder. We conducted our audit in accordance
with the Standards on Auditing, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, as specified under Section 143(10) of the
Act. Those Standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers
internal financial control relevant to the Holding Company’s preparation of the consolidated Ind AS financial statements that give a
true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. An audit also includes evaluating the
appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting estimates made by the Holding Company’s
Board of Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the audit
evidence obtained by us and the audit evidence obtained by the other auditors in terms of their reports referred to in sub-paragraph
(a) of the Other Matters paragraph below, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified audit opinion on the
consolidated Ind AS financial statements.
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Basis for qualified opinion
As stated in Note No. 55(b), We report that a subsidiary company, Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (MCFL) had engaged an
independent firm of accountants to carry out a forensic review into transactions in relation to investment in the preference shares
of Bangalore Beverages Limited and advances made to United Beverages Holdings Limited (UBHL) and have indicated that these
transactions may have involved irregularities. Based on their report, Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, the holding company
of MCFL has approached the National Company Law Tribunal in Bangalore to obtain accountability of the UBHL Group for the
irregularities. The subsidiary had already provided an aggregate amount of ` 21,668 lacs against the above in their books. Pending
outcome of the legal dispute on the above matters, we are unable to comment on including consequential effects, if any to be made
in these accompanying consolidated Ind AS financial statements.
Qualified Opinion
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us and based on the consideration of
reports of other auditors on separate financial statements and on the other financial information of the subsidiaries and its joint
ventures, except for the possible effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph above, the aforesaid
consolidated Ind AS financial statements give the information required by the Act in the manner so required and give a true and fair
view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the consolidated state of affairs of the Group, its joint
ventures as at 31st March 2017, of their consolidated loss including other comprehensive income and their consolidated cash flows and
consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended on that date.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
As required by Section 143(3) of the Act based on our audit and on the consideration of report of the other auditors on separate
financial statements and the other financial information of subsidiaries and joint ventures as noted in the ‘other matter’ paragraph, to
the extent applicable, we report that:
(a) We/The other auditors whose report’s we have relied upon, have sought and except for the matter described in of the Basis for
Qualified Opinion paragraph, obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were
necessary for the purpose of our audit of the aforesaid consolidated Ind AS financial statements;
(b) Except for the effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph, in our opinion proper books of account
as required by law relating to preparation of the aforesaid consolidated Ind AS financial statements have been kept by the Group
so far as appears from our examination of those books and the reports of the other auditors;
(c) The consolidated Balance Sheet, consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss including the Statement of Other Comprehensive
Income, the consolidated Cash Flow Statement and consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity dealt with by this Report are in
agreement with the books of account maintained for the purpose of preparation of the consolidated Ind AS financial statements;
(d) Except for the effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph above, in our opinion, the aforesaid
consolidated Ind AS financial statements comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Act, read with
Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standard) Rules, 2015, as amended;
(e) The matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph above, in our opinion, may have an adverse effect on the
functioning of the Group;
(f ) On the basis of the written representations received from the directors of the Holding Company as on 31st March 2017 taken on
record by the Board of Directors of the Holding Company and the reports of the statutory auditors who are appointed under
Section 139 of the Act, of its subsidiary companies and a joint venture incorporated in India, none of the directors of the Group
companies incorporated in India is disqualified as on 31st March 2017 from being appointed as a director in terms of Section 164
(2) of the Act.
(g) The qualification relating to the maintenance of accounts and other matters connected therewith are as stated in the Basis for
Qualified Opinion paragraph above;
(h) With respect to the adequacy and the operating effectiveness of the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the
Holding Company and its subsidiary companies and joint venture incorporated in India, refer to our separate report in “Annexure
1” to this report;
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(i) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and
Auditors) Rules, 2014, in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us and based
on the consideration of the report of the other auditors on separate financial statements as also the other financial information of
the subsidiaries and joint ventures, as noted in the ‘Other matter’ paragraph:
i. The consolidated Ind AS financial statements disclose the impact of pending litigations on consolidated financial position of
the Group its associates and joint ventures- Refer note 36 to the consolidated financial statements.
ii. The Group and its joint ventures did not have any material foreseeable losses in long-term contracts including derivative
contracts;
iii. There were no amounts which were required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund by the Holding
Company, its subsidiaries and joint ventures incorporated in India during the year ended 31st March 2017.
iv. The Holding Company, its subsidiaries and joint venture incorporated in India have provided requisite disclosures in
Note 58 to these consolidated Ind AS financial statements as to the holdings of Specified Bank Notes on November 8,
2016 and December 30, 2016 as well as dealings in Specified Bank Notes during the period from November 8, 2016 to
December 30, 2016. Based on our audit procedures and relying on the management representation regarding the holding
and nature of cash transactions, including Specified Bank Notes, we report that these disclosures are in accordance with the
books of accounts maintained by the Group including its joint venture and as produced to us by the Management.
Other Matters
(a) We did not audit the financial statements and other financial information, in respect of 2 subsidiaries, whose Ind AS financial
statements include total assets of ` 312,357.99 lakhs and net assets of ` 36,406.35 lakhs as at 31st March 2017 and total revenues
of ` 254,837.09 lakhs and net cash inflows of ` 5,525.46 lakhs for the year ended on that date. These financial statements and other
financial information have been audited by other auditors, which financial statements, other financial information and auditor’s
reports have been furnished to us by the management.
(b) The consolidated Ind AS financial statements include the Group’s share of net loss of ` 501.33 lakhs for the year ended 31st March
2017 as considered in the consolidated financial statements, in respect of one joint venture, whose financial statements, other
financial information have not been audited and whose unaudited financial statements, other unaudited financial information
have been furnished to us by the Management. Our opinion, in so far as it relates amounts and disclosures included in respect
of this joint venture and our report in terms of sub-section (3) of Section 143 of the Act in so far as it relates to the aforesaid joint
venture is based solely on such unaudited financial statement and other unaudited financial information. In our opinion and
according to the information and explanations given to us by the Management, these financial statements and other financial
information are not material to the Group.
Our above opinion on the consolidated Ind AS financial statements, and our report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
above, is not modified in respect of the above matters with respect to our reliance on the work done and the reports of the other
auditors and the financial statements and other financial information certified by the Management.

per Anil Gupta

Partner
Date: May 19, 2017
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ANNEXURE 1 TO THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT OF EVEN DATE ON THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ZUARI AGRO CHEMICALS LIMITED
Report on the Internal Financial Controls under Clause (i) of Sub-section 3 of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)
In conjunction with our audit of the consolidated Ind AS financial statements of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited as of and for the year
ended 31st March 2017, we have audited the internal financial controls over financial reporting of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (here-
inafter referred to as the “Holding Company”), its subsidiary companies, and its joint venture which are companies incorporated in
India, as of that date.
Management’s Responsibility for Internal Financial Controls
The respective Board of Directors of the Holding Company, its subsidiary companies and its joint venture, which are companies incor-
porated in India, are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal financial controls based on the internal control over financial
reporting criteria established by the Holding Company considering the essential components of internal control stated in the Guidance
Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. These
responsibilities include the design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls that were operating ef-
fectively for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the respective company’s policies, the
safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records,
and the timely preparation of reliable financial information, as required under the Act.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal financial controls over financial reporting based on our audit. We
conducted our audit in accordance with the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting (the “Guid-
ance Note”) and the Standards on Auditing, both, issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, and deemed to be prescribed
under section 143(10) of the Act, to the extent applicable to an audit of internal financial controls. Those Standards and the Guidance
Note require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
adequate internal financial controls over financial reporting was established and maintained and if such controls operated effectively
in all material respects.
Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the adequacy of the internal financial controls system over
financial reporting and their operating effectiveness. Our audit of internal financial controls over financial reporting included obtaining
an understanding of internal financial controls over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing
and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. The procedures selected depend
on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due
to fraud or error.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained and the audit evidence obtained by the other auditors in terms of their reports
referred to in the Other Matters paragraph below, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the internal
financial controls system over financial reporting.
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Meaning of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting
A Company’s internal financial control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the re-
liability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles. A Company’s internal financial control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1)
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the
assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are be-
ing made only in accordance with authorisations of management and directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance
regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorised acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a
material effect on the financial statements.
Inherent Limitations of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial controls over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or im-
proper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Also, projec-
tions of any evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the internal
financial control over financial reporting may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance
with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Opinion
In our opinion, the Holding Company, its subsidiary companies and joint venture, which are companies incorporated in India, have,
maintained in all material respects, an adequate internal financial controls system over financial reporting based on the internal control
over financial reporting criteria established by the Holding Company considering the essential components of internal control stated
in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants
of India.
Other Matters
Our report under Section 143(3)(i) of the Act on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the internal financial controls over finan-
cial reporting of the Holding Company, insofar as it relates to 2 subsidiary companies which are companies incorporated in India, is
based on the corresponding reports of the auditors of such subsidiary companies incorporated in India. In respect of 2 joint venture
companies incorporated in India, report on their Internal Financial Controls under Clause (i) of Subsection (3) of Section 143 of the
Companies Act., 2013 have not been issued by the auditors of respective companies, as their statutory audit is in process as on date,
However, we have audited the accounts of these two joint venture companies.

per Anil Gupta

Partner
Place: New Delhi
Date: May 19, 2017
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Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2017
(Amount in Rupees lakhs, unless otherwise stated) (` in Lakhs)
As at As at As at
Particulars Notes st
31 March 2017 31st March 2016 31st March 2015
I ASSETS
(1) Non-current assets
Property, Plant and Equipment 3 165,933.41 167,629.53 28,056.13
Capital work-in-progress 3 14,276.89 10,201.64 15,764.74
Investment Property 5 362.29 362.29 362.29
Goodwill on consolidation 32A 3,462.32 3,462.32 1,832.98
Other Intangible Assets 4 11,429.35 11,789.87 557.23
Intangible Assets under development 4 19.34 15.02 5.56
Financial Assets
(i) Investments 6A 87,767.19 77,064.55 89,951.49
(ii) Loans 6B 1,190.33 1,278.20 592.36
(iii) Others 6C 49.43 12,148.95 12,675.07
Deferred tax asset(Net) 17 897.18 1,405.55 -
Other assets 7 9,502.28 5,539.12 6,748.92
Tax Assets (Net) 17A 6,013.52 3,790.02 1,979.34
300,903.53 294,687.06 158,526.11
(2) Current assets
Inventories 8 70,848.54 72,766.69 58,999.57
Financial Assets
(i) Trade receivables 9 346,271.17 410,044.64 266,690.27
(ii) Cash and cash equivalents 10 6,564.80 1,174.46 659.95
(iii) Bank balances other than (ii) above 10.1 663.60 731.25 421.37
(iv) Loans 6B 2,369.63 2,246.09 2,227.76
(v) Others 6C 21,292.28 16,194.12 6,729.56
Other assets 7 4,989.22 4,398.67 2,250.83
452,999.24 507,565.92 337,979.31
Total Assets 753,902.77 802,252.98 496,505.42
II EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Equity
Equity Share capital 11 4,205.80 4,205.80 4,205.80
Other Equity 126,443.34 130,526.01 123,195.31
Equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company 130,649.14 134,731.81 127,401.11
Non-controlling interests 36,442.93 35,525.92 -
Total Equity 167,092.07 170,257.73 127,401.11
LIABILITIES
(1) Non-current liabilities
(i) Borrowings 12 A 49,301.01 54,080.03 2,123.48
(ii) Others 14 1,745.47 1,333.29 36.58
Provisions 16 1,656.75 1,599.46 -
Deferred tax liabilities(Net) 17 1,494.91 1,130.00 1,256.05
Other liabilities 15 119.40 136.68 -
(2) Current liabilities

(i) Borrowings 12 B 362,789.33 438,071.15 241,394.26
(ii) Trade payables 13 108,702.81 87,351.49 97,031.77
(iii) Other financial liabilities 14 42,003.36 34,086.93 10,814.75
Provisions 16 3,474.84 3,284.48 2,731.73
Other liabilities 15 15,522.82 10,921.74 13,715.69
Total Equity and Liabilities 753,902.77 802,252.98 496,505.42
Summary of significant accounting policies 2

For S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP KAPIL MEHAN S.K PODDAR MARCO WADIA
Firm’s Registration No. 301003E/E300005 DIN:01215092 DIN:00008654 DIN:00244357
per ANIL GUPTA Sandeep Agrawal R.Y. PATIL

Partner Chief Financial Officer Vice President &
Membership No. 87921 Company Secretary
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Place : New Delhi Place : Gurgaon

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Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31st March 2017
(` in Lakhs)
For the year ended For the year ended
Particulars Notes
31 March 2017
st
31st March 2016
I REVENUE
Revenue From Operations 18 641,542.80 764,062.68
Other Income 19 7,608.04 6,213.34
Total Revenue (I) 649,150.84 770,276.02
II EXPENSES
Cost of Raw Materials Consumed 20 291,050.26 349,092.53
Purchases of Stock in trade 20(a) 159,066.27 231,165.34
Changes in inventories of finished goods, stock-in-trade and work in progress 21 1,226.99 7,226.11
Excise duty on goods 22 2,997.26 2,920.97
Employee Benefits Expense 23 16,051.25 15,152.69
Finance Costs 24 45,414.98 41,902.60
Depreciation and amortization expense 25 7,761.12 6,551.46
Other Expenses 26 124,581.71 131,182.13
Total expenses (II) 648,149.84 785,193.83
III Profit/(loss) before share of profit/(loss) of joint ventures, exceptional items and tax 1,001.00 (14,917.81)
Share of profit of joint ventures (net of tax) 34 3,251.78 1,827.00
IV Profit/(loss) before exceptional items and tax 4,252.78 (13,090.81)
V Exceptional Items 29 6,433.04 2,609.31
Profit/(loss) before tax (2,180.26) (15,700.12)
VI Tax expense:
(1) Current Tax 17 1,387.54 -
(2) Taxes for earlier years 17 (0.14) (4.64)
(3) MAT Credit Entitlement 17 (1,318.19) -
(4) Deferred Tax 17 2,135.53 (3,389.43)
VII Profit/(loss) for the year (V-VI) (4,385.00) (12,306.05)
VIII Other Comprehensive Income 1,219.34 (2,428.49)

A Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Re-measurement gains (losses) on defined benefit plans 163.23 (1.95)
Income tax effect (56.02) 5.86
(loss)/gain on FVTOCI financial instruments 1,292.02 (3,344.45)
Share of OCI of joint venture (net of tax) 35.76 176.82
B Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss

Share of OCI of joint ventures (net of tax) (215.65) 735.23
IX Total Comprehensive Income for the year (VII + VIII) (3,165.66) (14,734.54)
Profit/(Loss) for the year

Attributed to:
Equity holders of the Parent (5,297.01) (11,524.42)
Non Controlling Interest 912.01 (781.63)
Comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

Attributed to:
Equity holders of the Parent 1,214.34 (2,354.44)
Total Comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

Attributed to:
Equity holders of the Parent (4,082.67) (13,878.86)
X Earnings per equity share:(nominal value of share ` 10/-(31st March 2016 - ` 10/-)
(1) Basic 28 (12.59) (27.40)
(2) Diluted 28 (12.59) (27.40)
[Summary of significant accounting policies 2]

[The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.]
per ANIL GUPTA Sandeep Agrawal R.Y. PATIL

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31st March 2017
(` in lakhs)
Note
Particulars 31st March 2017 31st March 2016
No.
A Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Profit / (loss) before tax (2,180.26) (15,700.12)
Share of profit/(loss) of an associate and joint ventures (3,251.78) (1,827.00)
Adjustment to reconcile profit before tax to net cash flows

Depreciation / amortisation 25 7,761.12 6,551.46
(Gain)/Loss on property, plant and equipment sold / discarded (net) 26 115.66 390.10
Excess Provision / Unclaimed Liabilities / unclaimed balances written back 19 (108.98) (169.26)
Bad debts, claims and advances written off 26 216.26 66.03
Provision for doubtful debts, claims and advances 26 77.95 78.15
Subsidy claims written off 26 185.29 40.60
Loss / (Profit) on sale of current investments 19 (3.80) (1.84)
Interest expense 24 31,392.94 29,680.01
Interest income 19 (4,868.47) (4,323.88)
Dividend income 19 - (0.98)
Operating Profit before Working Capital changes 29,335.93 14,783.27

Movements in working capital :
Increase/(Decrease) in provisions 410.87 (1,902.72)

Increase/(Decrease) in trade payables and other liabilities 30,371.21 (43,797.99)
Decrease/(Increase) in trade receivables 63,293.97 (53,891.64)
Decrease in Inventories 1,928.16 6,577.61
Decrease / (Increase) in other assets, financial assets (5,380.07) (6,782.60)
Decrease / (increase) in loans and advances 122.46 (46.95)
90,746.60 (99,844.29)
Cash Generated From /(used in) Operations 120,082.53 (85,061.02)
Less : Direct Tax paid ( net of refunds) (3,610.90) (1,840.40)
Net Cash Flow from/(used in) Operating Activities (A) 116,471.63 (86,901.42)
B Cash Flow from Investing Activities:

Purchase of property, plant and equipment, including intangible assets, CWIP (14,641.95) (15,219.64)
and capital advances
Proceeds from sale of Property, plant and equipment 160.51 176.82
Purchase of non-current investments (6,338.72) (1,696.11)
Advance for purchase of investments received back 11,920.00 -
Purchase of current investments (15,000.00) (12,000.00)
Proceeds from sale/ maturity of current investments 15,003.80 12,001.84
Investment of bank deposits (having original maturity of more than 3 months) 35.55 4,272.74
Purchase of Investment in Subsidiaries - (40,762.57)
Interest received 4,778.89 3,829.54
Payment/ (realisation) in unclaimed dividend account 32.10 (415.63)
Dividend received - 0.98
Net cash flow from/(used in) investing activities (B) (4,049.82) (49,812.03)
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31st March 2017
(` in lakhs)
Note
Particulars 31 March 2017 31 March 2016
st st
No.
C Net Cash Flow From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from long term borrowings 12,302.39 56,065.03
Repayment of long term borrowings (12,067.85) (14,947.70)
Proceeds from/ repayment of short term borrowings 475.65 41,796.30
Proceeds from Buyer’s Credit 314,595.82 446,811.30
Repayment of Buyer’s Credit (390,353.29) (362,336.20)
Dividend paid on equity shares (32.10) (759.56)
Tax on equity dividend paid - (316.00)
Interest paid (31,952.09) (29,971.14)
Net cash flow from/(used in) in financing activities ( C ) (107,031.47) 136,342.03
D Net (decrease )/increase In cash and cash equivalents (A + B + C) 5,390.34 (371.42)
Cash and cash equivalents (Opening) 1,174.46 659.95

Net Cash of Other Group Companies on acquisition - 885.93
Cash and cash equivalents (Closing) 6,564.80 1,174.46
Cash Flow from operating activities for the year ended 31st March 2017 is after considering Corporate Social Responsibility
Expenditure of `103.30 lakhs (31st March 2016: `165.42 lakhs)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 31st March 2017 31st March 2016
Cash on hand 6,548.03 1,059.51
Cheques/drafts on hand 16.77 114.95
Cash and cash equivalents 6,564.80 1,174.46

per ANIL GUPTA SANDEEP AGRAWAL R.Y. PATIL

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 31st March 2017
(Amount in Rupees lakhs, unless otherwise stated)
(a) Equity Share Capital
Equity shares of ` 10 each issued, subscribed and fully paid No. of Shares Amount
(` in lakhs)
At 1st April 2015 42,058,006 4,205.80
At 31st March 2016 42,058,006 4,205.80
At 31st March 2017 42,058,006 4,205.80
(b) Other equity
For the year ended 31st March 2017: (` in Lakhs)
Reserves and surplus Items of OCI
Surplus in the Foreign Equity/ Non
Business Total Controlling Gross Total
Capital statement General Currency (Debt) in-
Restructuring Interest
Reserves of profit and reserve Translation struments
Reserve * loss Reserve through OCI
As at 1st April 2016 65,404.84 57,667.51 (2,903.72) 9,622.16 631.43 103.79 130,526.01 35,525.92 166,051.93
Profit/(loss) for the year - - (5,297.01) - - - (5,297.01) 912.01 (4,385.00)
Other comprehensive - - 137.97 - (271.51) 1,347.88 1,214.34 5.00 1,219.34
income/(loss)
Total comprehensive - - (5,159.04) - (271.51) 1,347.88 (4,082.67) 917.01 (3,165.66)
income/(loss)
At 31st March 2017 65,404.84 57,667.51 (8,062.76) 9,622.16 359.92 1,451.67 126,443.34 36,442.93 162,886.27
For the year ended 31 March 2016:
st
(` in Lakhs)
Reserves and surplus Items of OCI
Surplus in the Foreign Non Control-
Business Equity Total Total
Capital statement General Currency instruments ling Interest
Restructuring Reserves of profit and reserve Translation through
Reserve* OCI
loss Reserve
As at 1st April 2015 65,404.84 35,300.78 9,523.09 6,150.00 - 6,816.60 123,195.31 - 123,195.31
Profit/(loss) for the year - - (11,524.42) - - - (11,524.42) (781.63) (12,306.05)
Other comprehensive - - 254.78 - 631.43 (3,240.65) (2,354.44) (74.05) (2,428.49)
income/(loss)
Total comprehensive - - (11,269.64) - 631.43 (3,240.65) (13,878.86) (855.68) (14,734.54)
income/(loss)
Bargin Purchase on - 22,366.73 - - - - 22,366.73 - 22,366.73
acquisition of subsidiary
Reclassification of gain - - - 3,472.16 - (3,472.16) - - -
from FVTOCI reserve to
retained earnings
Acquisition of non- - - - - - - - 36,715.62 36,715.62
controlling interests
Cash dividends (Note 27) - - (841.17) - - - (841.17) (334.02) (1,175.19)
Dividend distribution tax - - (316.00) - - - (316.00 ) - (316.00)
(DDT) (Note 27)
At 31st March 2016 65,404.84 57,667.51 (2,903.72) 9,622.16 631.43 103.79 130,526.01 35,525.92 166,051.93
* The said reserve be treated as free reserve and be restricted and not utilized for declaration of dividend by the Parent Company.
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Components of Other Comprehensive Income

The disaggregation of changes to OCI by each type of reserve in equity is shown below
During the year ended 31st March 2017 (` in Lakhs)
Foreign
FVTOCI Retained
Particulars Currency Trans- Total
Reserve Earnings
lation Reserve
A. Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss

Share of (Loss)/profit in Associates (net of tax) 55.87 (271.52) - (215.65)
B. Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

Share of (Loss)/Profit in Associates(net of tax) - - 35.76 35.76
Re-measurement gains (losses) on defined benefit plans - - 158.23 158.23
Income tax effect - - (56.02) (56.02)
Net (loss)/gain on FVTOCI equity/debt instruments 1,292.02 - - 1,292.02
Non controlling entities - - 5.00 5.00
1,347.89 (271.52) 142.97 1,219.34
During the year ended 31st March 2016

(` in Lakhs)
Foreign
FVTOCI Retained
Particulars Currency Trans- Total
Reserve Earnings
lation Reserve
A Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss

Share of (Loss)/profit in Associates (net of tax) 103.80 631.43 - 735.23
B Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

Share of (Loss)/Profit in Associates(net of tax) - - 176.82 176.82
Re-measurement gains (losses) on defined benefit plans - - 72.11 72.11
Income tax effect - - 5.86 5.86
Net (loss)/gain on FVTOCI equity/debt instruments (3,344.46) - - (3,344.46)
Non controlling entities - - (74.06) (74.06)
(3,240.66) 631.43 180.73 (2,428.50)
per ANIL GUPTA SANDEEP AGRAWAL R.Y. PATIL
Membership No. 87921 Company Secretary, FCS:2845
Date : May 19, 2017 Date : May 19, 2017
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Notes to Financial Statements of the group as at and for the year ended 31st March 2017
1. Corporate information
The consolidated financial statements comprise financial statements of “Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited” (“the Company” or “ZACL”)
and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Group) and its joint ventures for the year ended 31st March 2017.
The Parent Company is a public company domiciled in India and is incorporated under the provisions of the Companies Act ap-
plicable in India. Its shares are listed on two recognised stock exchanges in India. The registered office of the Parent Company is
located at Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa 403726.
The Group is principally engaged in the manufacture of chemical fertilizers. The Group is also into trading business of complex
fertilizers, water soluble fertilizers, Pesticides and seeds.
These consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of the Parent Company in their meeting held on
May 19 2017.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
2.1 Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards
(Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting
Standard) (Amendment) Rules, 2016. The Group has prepared these financial statements to comply in all material respects
with the Accounting Standards notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”).
The financial statements of the Group for all periods upto and including the year ended 31st March 2016 were prepared
in accordance with Accounting Standards notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read together with
paragraph 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (Indian GAAP).
These financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2017 are the first financial statements of the Group prepared in
accordance with Ind AS. Refer note 59 for an explanation of how the transition from previous GAAP to Ind AS has affected
the Group’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for the following assets and
liabilities which have been measured at fair value:-
• Derivative financial instruments,
• Certain financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value (refer accounting policy regarding financial instruments),
• Defined benefit plans – plan assets measured at fair value,
• Investment in other debt instruments (i.e. bonds)
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (`) and all values are rounded to the nearest Lakhs
(` 00,000), except when otherwise indicated.
2.2 Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Parent Company, its subsidiaries and joint
ventures as at 31st March 2017. Control is achieved when the Group has power over the investee, is exposed, or has rights,
to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the
investee.
Specifically, the Group controls an investee if and only if the Group has:
• Power over the investee ( i.e. existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee)
• Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and
• The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns.
Consolidated financial statements are prepared using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and other events
in similar circumstances. If a member of the group uses accounting policies other than those adopted in the consolidated
financial statements for like transactions and events in similar circumstances, appropriate adjustments are made to that
group member’s financial statements in preparing the consolidated financial statements to ensure conformity with the
Group’s accounting policies.
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The financial statements of all entities used for the purpose of consolidation are drawn up to same reporting date as that of
the Parent Company, i.e., year ended on 31st March.
Consolidation procedure:
(a) Combine like items of assets, liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows of the Parent Company with those of
its subsidiaries. For this purpose, income and expenses of the subsidiary are based on the amounts of the assets and
liabilities recognised in the consolidated financial statements at the acquisition date.
(b) Offset (eliminate) the carrying amount of the Parent’s investment in each subsidiary and the Parent’s portion of equity
of each subsidiary. Business combinations policy explains how to account for any related goodwill.
(c) Eliminate in full intragroup assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions be-
tween entities of the group (profits or losses resulting from intragroup transactions that are recognised in assets, such
as inventory and fixed assets, are eliminated in full). Intragroup losses may indicate an impairment that requires recog-
nition in the consolidated financial statements. Ind AS12 Income Taxes applies to temporary differences that arise from
the elimination of profits and losses resulting from intragroup transactions.
Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income (OCI) are attributed to the equity holders of the Parent
Company of the Group and to the non-controlling interests, even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a
deficit balance. However the minority interests has been restricted to zero on the transition date i.e. 1st April 2015 using the
exemption provided by the Ind AS 101 and the accumulated losses attributable to the minorities in excess of their equity on
the transition date, in the absence of the contractual obligation on the minorities, the same has been accounted for by the
Parent Company.
When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line
with the Group’s accounting policies. All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating
to transactions between members of the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation.
2.3 Summary of significant accounting policies

a. Business combinations and goodwill
In accordance with Ind AS 101 provisions related to first time adoption, the Group has elected to apply Ind AS
accounting for business combinations prospectively from 1st April 2015. As such, Indian GAAP balances relating to
business combinations entered into before that date, including goodwill, have been carried forward with minimal
adjustment (please refer note 59).
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as
the aggregate of the consideration transferred measured at acquisition date fair value and the amount of any non-
controlling interests in the acquiree. For each business combination, the Group elects whether to measure the non-
controlling interests in the acquiree at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets.
Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.
At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognised at their acquisition
date fair values. For this purpose, the liabilities assumed include contingent liabilities representing present obligation
and they are measured at their acquisition fair values irrespective of the fact that outflow of resources embodying
economic benefits is not probable. However, the following assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination are
measured at the basis indicated below:
• Deferred tax assets or liabilities, and the assets or liabilities related to employee benefit arrangements are recognised
and measured in accordance with Ind AS 12 Income Tax and Ind AS 19 Employee Benefits respectively.
When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification
and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the
acquisition date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in host contracts by the acquiree.
If the business combination is achieved in stages, any previously held equity interest is re-measured at its acquisition
date fair value and any resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss or OCI, as appropriate.
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Goodwill is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount
recognised for non-controlling interests, and any previous interest held, over the net identifiable assets acquired and
liabilities assumed. If the fair value of the net assets acquired is in excess of the aggregate consideration transferred,
the Group re-assesses whether it has correctly identified all of the assets acquired and all of the liabilities assumed and
reviews the procedures used to measure the amounts to be recognised at the acquisition date. If the reassessment
still results in an excess of the fair value of net assets acquired over the aggregate consideration transferred, then the
gain is recognised in OCI and accumulated in equity as capital reserve. However, if there is no clear evidence of bargain
purchase, the entity recognises the gain directly in equity as capital reserve, without routing the same through OCI.
After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose of
impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the
Group’s cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the combination, irrespective of whether other assets
or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those units.
A cash generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently
when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit is less
than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated
to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro rata based on the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any
impairment loss for goodwill is recognised in profit or loss. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed
in subsequent periods.
Where goodwill has been allocated to a cash-generating unit and part of the operation within that unit is disposed
of, the goodwill associated with the disposed operation is included in the carrying amount of the operation when
determining the gain or loss on disposal. Goodwill disposed in these circumstances is measured based on the relative
values of the disposed operation and the portion of the cash-generating unit retained.
If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the
combination occurs, the Group reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. Those
provisional amounts are adjusted through goodwill during the measurement period, or additional assets or liabilities
are recognised, to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date
that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognized at that date. These adjustments are called as measurement
period adjustments. The measurement period does not exceed one year from the acquisition date.
b. Investment in associates and joint ventures
An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence. Significant influence is the power to participate
in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, but is not control or joint control over those policies.
A joint venture is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have
rights to the net assets of the joint venture. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrange-
ment, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing
control.
The considerations made in determining whether significant influence or joint control are similar to those necessary
to determine control over the subsidiaries.
The Group’s investment in its associate and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method from the date
on which it becomes an associate or a joint venture. On acquisition of the investment, any difference between the
cost of the investment and the Group’s share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities is
accounted for as follows:
(a) Goodwill relating to an associate or a joint venture is included in the carrying amount of the investment. Amortisation
of that goodwill is not permitted.
(b) Any excess of the Group’s share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities over the cost
of the investment is recognised directly in equity as capital reserve in the period in which the investment is acquired.
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The carrying amount of the investment is adjusted to recognise changes in the Group’s share of net assets of the as-
sociate or joint venture since the acquisition date. Goodwill relating to the associate or joint venture is included in the
carrying amount of the investment and is not tested for impairment individually.
The statement of profit and loss reflects the Group’s share of the results of operations of the associate or joint venture.
Any change in OCI of those investees is presented as part of the Group’s OCI. In addition, when there has been a change
recognised directly in the equity of the associate or joint venture, the Group recognises its share of any changes, when
applicable, in the statement of changes in equity. Unrealised gains and losses resulting from transactions between the
Group and the associate or joint venture are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the associate or joint venture.
If an entity’s share of losses of an associate or a joint venture equals or exceeds its interest in the associate or joint ven-
ture (which includes any long term interest that, in substance, form part of the Group’s net investment in the associate
or joint venture), the entity discontinues recognising its share of further losses. Additional losses are recognised only to
the extent that the Group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate
or joint venture. If the associate or joint venture subsequently reports profits, the entity resumes recognising its share
of those profits only after its share of the profits equals the share of losses not recognised.
The aggregate of the Group’s share of profit or loss of an associate and a joint venture is shown on the face of the state-
ment of profit and loss.
The financial statements of the associate or joint venture are prepared for the same reporting period as the Group.
When necessary, adjustments are made to bring the accounting policies in line with those of the Group.
After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise an impairment
loss on its investment in its associate or joint venture. At each reporting date, the Group determines whether there
is objective evidence that the investment in the associate or joint venture is impaired. If there is such evidence, the
Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the associate or
joint venture and its carrying value, and then recognises the loss as ‘Share of profit of an associate and a joint venture’
in the statement of profit or loss.
Upon loss of significant influence over the associate or joint control over the joint venture, the Group measures and
recognises any retained investment at its fair value. Any difference between the carrying amount of the associate or
joint venture upon loss of significant influence or joint control and the fair value of the retained investment and pro-
ceeds from disposal is recognised in profit or loss.
c. Current versus non-current classification
Assets and Liabilities in the balance sheet have been classified as either current or non–current based upon the
requirements of Schedule III notified under the Companies Act, 2013.
The Group presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current/ non-current classification. An asset is
treated as current when it is:
• Expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle
• Held primarily for the purpose of trading
• Expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period, or
• Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve
months after the reporting date.
All other assets are classified as non-current.
A liability is current when:
• It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle
• It is held primarily for the purpose of trading
• It is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period, or
• There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting
date
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The Group classifies all other liabilities as non-current.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities.
The operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash
equivalents. The Group has identified twelve months as its operating cycle.
d. Foreign Currency Translation
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of the Group are measured using the currency of the primary economic
environment in which the Group operates (‘the functional currency’). The financial statements are presented in
Indian Rupee (`), which is Group’s functional and presentation currency.
(ii) Initial recognition
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Group at the functional currency spot rates at the
date the transaction first qualifies for recognition.
(iii) Conversion
Foreign currency monetary items are translated using the functional currency spot rates of exchange at the
reporting date. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign
currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the initial transaction. Non-monetary items
measured at fair value denominated in a foreign currency are, translated using the exchange rates that existed
when the fair value was determined.
(iv) Exchange differences
Exchange differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognised in the statement of
profit and loss.
The gain or loss arising on translation of non-monetary items measured at fair value is treated in line with the
recognition of the gain or loss on the change in fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on items whose
fair value gain or loss is recognised in other comprehensive income (OCI) or profit and loss are also recognised in
OCI or profit and loss, respectively).
(v) Translation of a foreign operation
On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into ` at the rate of exchange
prevailing at the reporting date and their statements of profit or loss are translated at exchange rates prevailing
at the dates of the transactions. For practical reasons, the Group uses an average rate to translate income and
expense items, if the average rate approximates the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. The exchange
differences arising on translation for consolidation are recognised in OCI. On disposal of a foreign operation, the
component of OCI relating to that particular foreign operation is recognised in profit or loss.
Any goodwill arising in the acquisition/ business combination of a foreign operation on or after 1st April 2015 and
any fair value adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities arising on the acquisition are treated as
assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the spot rate of exchange at the reporting date.
Any goodwill or fair value adjustments arising in business combinations/ acquisitions, which occurred before the
date of transition to Ind AS (1st April 2015), are treated as assets and liabilities of the entity rather than as assets and
liabilities of the foreign operation. Therefore, those assets and liabilities are non-monetary items already expressed
in the functional currency of the Parent and no further translation differences occur.
Cumulative currency translation differences for all foreign operations are deemed to be zero at the date of
transition, viz., 1st April 2015. Gain or loss on a subsequent disposal of any foreign operation excludes translation
differences that arose before the date of transition but includes only translation differences arising after the
transition date.
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e. Derivative financial instruments
Initial recognition and subsequent measurement
The Group uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward currency contracts, options and interest rate swaps to
hedge its foreign currency risks and interest rate risks. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at
fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at fair value at
the end of each reporting period. Derivatives are carried as financial assets when the fair value is positive and as finan-
cial liabilities when the fair value is negative.
Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to profit or loss.
f. Fair value measurement
The Group measures financial instruments, such as, derivatives at fair value at each balance sheet date.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction be-
tween market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the
transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
- In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
- In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability
The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Group.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pric-
ing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant’s ability to generate economic
benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the
asset in its highest and best use.
The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are avail-
able to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable
inputs.
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 follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measure-
ment as a whole:
Level 1 - Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is di-
rectly or indirectly observable
Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unob-
servable
For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group determines
whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest
level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
The Group’s management determines the policies and procedures for both recurring fair value measurement, such as
derivative instruments and unquoted financial assets measured at fair value, and for non-recurring measurement, such
as assets held for distribution in discontinued operation.
External valuers are involved for valuation of significant assets, and significant liabilities, if any.
At each reporting date, the management analyses the movements in the values of assets and liabilities which are re-
quired to be re-measured or re-assessed as per the Group’s accounting policies. For this analysis, the management
verifies the major inputs applied in the latest valuation by agreeing the information in the valuation computation to
contracts and other relevant documents.
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The management, in conjunction with the Group’s external valuers, also compares the change in the fair value of each
asset and liability with relevant external sources to determine whether the change is reasonable.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Group 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.
g. Property, plant and equipment
On transition to Ind AS i.e. 1st April 2015, the Group has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of its property,
plant and equipment (PPE) recognised as at 1st April 2015 measured as per the India GAAP and use that carrying value
as the deemed cost of the PPE.
PPE are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. The cost comprises
purchase price, including import duties and non- refundable purchase taxes, borrowing costs if recognition criteria are
met and any directly attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for the intended use. Any trade dis-
counts and rebates are deducted in arriving at the purchase price. However, in relation to Leasehold land and Freehold
land acquired on acquisition of two subsidiaries have been stated at fair value instead of cost.
Subsequent expenditure related to an item of PPE is added to its book value only if it increases the future benefits from
the existing PPE beyond its previously assessed standard of performance. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part
of the plant and equipment. When significant parts of plant and equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, the
Group depreciates them separately based on their specific useful lives. Likewise, when a major inspection is performed,
its cost is recognised in the carrying amount of the plant and equipment as a replacement if the recognition criteria are
satisfied. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.
Items of stores and spares that meet the definition of PPE are capitalized at cost. Otherwise, such items are classified as
inventories.
Gains or losses arising from derecognition of the assets are measured as the difference between the net disposal pro-
ceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is
derecognized.
h. Depreciation on property, plant and equipment
Depreciation on property, plant and equipment (other than specific asset referred under Para (c) to (e) below is calcu-
lated using the straight-line basis using the rates arrived at, based on the useful lives estimated by the management. For
this purpose, a major portion of the plant has been considered as continuous process plant. The identified components
are depreciated separately over their useful lives; the remaining components are depreciated over the life of principal
asset. The Group has used the following rates to provide depreciation on its property, plant and equipment which are
equal to the rates specified in Schedule II to Companies Act, 2013.
Useful lives estimated by the

Class of Assets
management (Years)
Factory buildings 30 years
Other buildings (RCC structures) 60 years
Other buildings (other than RCC structures) 30 years
Roads & Culverts 10 years
Plant and equipment’s (Continuous process plant) 25 years
Furniture and fixtures 10 years
Office equipment 3-6 years
Vehicles 8 years
Railway Siding 15 years
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a) Leasehold land are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease tenure i.e. 95 years. In case of the Parent
Company, in respect of leasehold land, lease cum sale agreement is for a period of 10 years. Lesser shall sell the
property during the currency of the lease period or at the end of the lease period.
b) In case of a Parent Company and one subsidiary Company, the useful lives of components of certain plant and
equipment are estimated as 5 to 20 years. These lives are different than those indicated in Schedule II.
c) In case of a subsidiary, the management has estimated, supported by independent assessment by professionals,
the useful lives of the following classes of assets.
i) The useful lives of certain plant and machinery having net block of ` 304.70 lakhs are estimated as 30 to 40
year. These lives are higher than those indicated in schedule II.
ii) The useful lives of certain buildings having net block of `314.29 lakhs are estimated as 15 year. These lives are
lower than those indicated in schedule II.
d) Insurance/ capital/ critical stores and spares are depreciated over the remaining useful life of related plant and
equipment or useful life of insurance/capital/ critical spares, whichever is lower.
e) Property, plant and equipment whose value is less than` 5,000/– are depreciated fully in the year of purchase.
The residual values, useful lives and method of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at each
financial year and adjusted prospectively, if any.
i. Intangible Assets
On transition to Ind AS, the Group has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of intangible assets recognised
as at 1st April 2015 measured as per the previous GAAP and use that carrying value as the deemed cost.
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. Following initial recognition, intangible
assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Intangible assets
with finite lives are amortised on a straight line basis over the estimated useful economic life.
The amortization period and the amortization method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at
least at the end of each reporting period. If the expected useful life of the asset is significantly different from previous
estimates, the amortization period is changed accordingly. If there has been a significant change in the expected
pattern of economic benefits from the asset, the amortization method is changed to reflect the changed pattern. Such
changes are accounted for in accordance with Ind AS-8 “Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and
Errors”.
Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net
disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the statement of profit and loss when
the asset is derecognized.
The following are the acquired intangible assets:
Software
Management of the Group assessed the useful life of software as finite and cost of software is amortized over their
estimated useful life of three years on straight line basis.
Research and development costs
Expenditure incurred on development of new products as covered under Ind AS 38 for which future economic benefits
will flow over a period of time is amortized, over the estimated useful life of the asset or 5 years whichever is earlier.
Goodwill (as per scheme of amalgamation)
Goodwill is amortized over a period of twenty years, subject to available surplus for the year before amortization of
goodwill, based on the order of Hon’ble High Court of Bombay at Panaji (Goa).
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Trademark
Cost of Trademark is amortized over their estimated useful life of forty years on straight line basis.
j. Impairment of non –financial assets
(i) Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any
indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group estimates the asset’s
recoverable amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s or cash-generating unit’s (CGU)
fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. The recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset,
unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups
of assets. Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered
impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the
asset. In determining fair value less costs of disposal, recent market transactions are taken into account, if available,
and if no such transactions can be identified an appropriate valuation model is used.
The Group bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets and forecast calculations which are prepared
separately for each of the Group’s CGU’s to which the individual assets are allocated. These budgets and forecast
calculations are generally cover a period of five years. For longer periods, a long term growth rate is calculated and
applied to project future cash flows after the fifth year.
Impairment losses of continuing operations, including impairment on inventories, are recognized in the statement
of profit and loss.
After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the asset over its remaining useful
life.
An assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether there is any indication that previously recognized
impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the Group estimates the
asset’s or CGU’s recoverable amount. A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a
change in the assumptions used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was
recognized. The reversal is limited so that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its recoverable amount,
nor exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss
been recognized for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognized in the statement of profit or loss.
k. Investment Property
The Group has elected to continue with the carrying value for all of its investment property as recognized in its previous
GAAP financial statements as deemed cost at the transition date, viz., 1st April 2015.
Investment properties are measured initially at cost, including transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition,
investment properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment loss, if any.
The cost includes the cost of replacing parts and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects if the recognition
criteria are met. When significant parts of the investment property are required to be replaced at intervals, the Group
depreciates them separately based on their specific useful lives. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognized
in profit or loss as incurred.
Investment properties are derecognized either when they have been disposed of or when they are permanently
withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from their disposal. The difference between the net
disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is recognized in profit or loss in the period of derecognition.
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l. Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a
substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. All other
borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and amortization
of ancillary cost that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing cost also includes exchange
differences to the extent regarded as an adjustment to the borrowing costs.
m. Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is (or contains) a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at
the inception of the lease. The arrangement is, or contains, a lease if fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the
use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset or assets, even if that right is not
explicitly specified in an arrangement.
For arrangements entered into prior to 1st April 2015, the Group has determined whether the arrangement contain
lease on the basis of facts and circumstances existing on the date of transition.
Finance Leases as a lessee:
Finance leases, which effectively transfer to the company substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership
of the leased item, are capitalized at the inception of the lease term at the lower of the fair value of the leased property
and present value of minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and
reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Finance charges are recognized as finance costs in the statement of profit and loss.
A leased asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the asset. However, if there is no reasonable
certainty that the company will obtain the ownership by the end of the lease term, the capitalized asset is depreciated
on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term.
Operating Leases as a lessee:
Leases, where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the leased item, are
classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in the statement of profit and
loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless the payments are structured to increase in line with expected
general inflation to compensate for the lessor’s expected inflationary cost increases.
n. Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of Cost and Net Realizable Value. The Cost for this purpose is determined as follows:
a) Stores and Spares, Fuel Oil, Raw Materials and Packing Materials: Moving weighted average method.
b) Work-in-progress: Material cost on moving weighted average method and appropriate manufacturing overheads
based on normal operating capacity
c) Finished goods (manufactured): Material cost on moving weighted average method and appropriate
manufacturing overheads based on normal operating capacity including excise duty
d) Traded goods (traded): Moving weighted average method
Materials and other items held for use in the production of inventories are not written down below cost if the finished
products in which they will be incorporated are expected to be sold at or above cost.
Cost includes the necessary cost incurred in bringing inventory to its present location and condition necessary for use.
Net Realisable Value is the estimated selling price including applicable subsidy in the ordinary course of business, less
the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
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o. Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group 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. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the
statement of profit and loss net of any reimbursement.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects,
when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the
passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
In case of one of the Subsidiary Company, the company makes an estimation of probable sales return out of the sales
booked during the financial year, considering the terms and condition of the sale and past tendency of such sales
return. A provision is made for loss on account of such estimated sales return which is approximate to the amount of
profit originally booked on such sale.
p. Retirement and other employee benefits
i) Provident Fund
Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund is a defined benefit obligation in respect of the Parent Company
and is provided for on the basis of actuarial valuation of projected unit credit method made at the end of each
financial year. The difference between the actuarial valuation of the provident fund of employees at the year end
and balance of own managed fund is provided for as liability in the books in terms of the provisions under the
provisions under Employee Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. Any excess of plan assets over
projected benefit obligation is ignored as such surplus is distributed to the beneficiaries of the trust.
In case of other companies in the Group, Provident fund is a define contribution scheme. The companies do not
have any other obligation other than contribution made to the fund. The companies recognize contribution
payable to the fund scheme as expenditure, when an employee renders the related service. If the contribution
payable to the scheme for service received before the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid,
the deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after deducting the contribution already paid. If the
contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance sheet date, then
excess is recognized as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment will lead to, for example, a reduction in future
payment or a cash refund.
ii) Pension Fund
Retirement benefits in the form of family pension funds and National Pension Scheme are defined contribution
schemes. The Group does not have any other obligation other than contribution made to the fund. The Group
recognises contribution payable to the fund scheme as expenditure, when an employee renders the related
service. If the contribution payable to the scheme for service received before the balance sheet date exceeds
the contribution already paid, the deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after deducting the
contribution already paid. If the contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services received
before the balance sheet date, then excess is recognized as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment will lead
to, for example, a reduction in future payment or a cash refund.
iii) Gratuity
In respect of the Group, retirement benefit in the form of gratuity is defined benefit obligation and is provided
for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit credit method made at the end of each financial year.
The Parent Company and two subsidiaries have taken insurance policy under the Group Gratuity Scheme with the
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to cover the gratuity liability of the employees.
iv) Post-Retirement Medical Benefit
In respect of Parent Company, post-retirement medical benefit is a defined benefit obligation which is provided
for based on actuarial valuation on projected unit credit method made at the end of each financial year.
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v) Leave Encashment
Accumulated leave, which is expected to be utilised within the next 12 months, is treated as short-term employees
benefit. The Group measures the expected cost of such absences as the additional amount that it expects to pay
as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the reporting date.
The Group treats accumulated leave expected to be carried forward beyond twelve months as long term employee
benefit for measurement purpose. Such long term compensated absences are provided for based on actuarial
valuation using the projected unit credit method at the year-end.
The Group presents the leave as a current liability in the balance sheet; to the extent it does not have an
unconditional right to defer the settlement for 12 months after the reporting date. Where the Group has the
unconditional legal and contractual right to defer the settlement for a period beyond 12 months, the same is
presented as non-current liability.
vi) Superannuation and Contributory Pension Fund
The Parent Company and one subsidiary company have approved Superannuation Fund and Contributory Pension
Fund whereas one subsidiary company have only approved Superannuation Fund, which are defined contribution
schemes. These companies have no obligation, other than contribution payable to the Superannuation Fund and
Contributory Pension Fund to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) against the insurance policies taken with
them. These companies recognize contribution payable to the fund scheme as expenditure, when an employee
renders the related service. If the contribution payable to the scheme for service received before the balance sheet
date exceeds the contribution already paid, the deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after
deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services
received before the balance sheet date, then excess is recognized as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment
will lead to, for example, a reduction in future payment or a cash refund.
The present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future cash
outflows by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds that have terms
approximating to the terms of the related obligation.
The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation
and the fair value of plan assets. This cost is included in employee benefits expense in the statement of profit and
loss.
Remeasurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are
recognised in the period in which they occur, directly in other comprehensive income and such re-measurement
gain / (loss) are not reclassified to the statement of profit and loss in the subsequent periods. They are included in
retained earnings in the statement of changes in equity and in the balance sheet.
Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation resulting from plan amendments or curtailments
are recognised immediately in profit or loss as past service cost.
q. Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity
instrument of another entity.
i. Financial assets
All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value
through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs
of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed in profit or loss. Purchases or sales of financial
assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place
(regular way trades) are recognised on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset.
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Debt Instruments-
Subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the Group’s business model for managing the asset and the
cash flow characteristics of the asset. For the purposes of subsequent measurement, debt instruments are classified in
three categories:
- Debt instruments at amortised cost;
- Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI);
- Debt instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL).
Debt instruments at amortised cost
A debt instrument’ is measured at the amortised cost if both the following conditions are met:
a) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows,
and
b) Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and
interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest rate (EIR) method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition
and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in finance income in the profit or
loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit or loss.
Debt instrument at FVTOCI
A ‘debt instrument’ is classified as at the FVTOCI if both of the following criteria are met:
a) The objective of the business model is achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling the financial
assets, and
b) The asset’s contractual cash flows represent sole payments of principal and interest (SPPI).
Debt instruments included within the FVTOCI category are measured initially as well as at each reporting date at fair
value. Fair value movements are recognized in the other comprehensive income (OCI). However, the Group recognizes
interest income, impairment losses & reversals and foreign exchange gain or loss in the profit and loss. On derecognition
of the asset, cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified from the equity to the statement of
profit and loss. Interest earned whilst holding FVTOCI debt instrument is reported as interest income using the EIR
method.
Debt instrument at FVTPL
FVTPL is a residual category for debt instruments. Any debt instrument, which does not meet the criteria for
categorisation as at amortised cost or as FVTOCI, is classified as at FVTPL. In addition, the Group may elect to designate
a debt instrument, which otherwise meets amortized cost or FVTOCI criteria, as at FVTPL. However, such election is
allowed only if doing so reduces or eliminates a measurement or recognition inconsistency (referred to as ‘accounting
mismatch’). Debt instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized
in the statement of profit and loss.
Equity Instruments-
For the purposes of subsequent measurement, equity instruments are classified in two categories:
- Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)

- Equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
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All equity investments are measured at fair value. The Group may make an irrevocable election to present in other
comprehensive income subsequent changes in the fair value. The Group makes such election on an instrument -by-
instrument basis. The classification is made on initial recognition and is irrevocable. Equity instruments included within
the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
If the Group decides to classify an equity instrument as at FVTOCI, then all fair value changes on the instrument,
excluding dividends, are recognized in the OCI. There is no recycling of the amounts from OCI to statement of profit
and loss, even on sale of investment. However, the Group may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity.
Derecognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily
derecognised when:
- The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired, or
- The Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the
received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; and either
(a) the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Group has neither
transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
Impairment of financial assets
The Group assesses on a forward looking basis the expected credit losses (ECL) associated with its assets carried at
amortised cost and FVTOCI debt instruments. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has
been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition.
For trade receivables only, the Group applies the simplified approach permitted by Ind AS 109 ‘Financial Instruments’,
which requires expected lifetime losses to be recognised from initial recognition of the receivables.
The application of simplified approach does not require the Group to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognises
impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.
For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Group determines that whether there
has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition. If credit risk has not increased significantly,
12-month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL
is used. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant
increase in credit risk since initial recognition, then the Group reverts to recognising impairment loss allowance based
on 12-month ECL.
ii. Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans
and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives. All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of
loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs. The Group’s financial liabilities include
trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including derivative financial instruments.
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as described below:
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) include financial liabilities held for trading and financial
liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as
held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term.
Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the profit or loss.
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Loans and borrowings
After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
EIR method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the
EIR amortisation process. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition
and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the statement
of profit or loss.
Financial guarantee contracts
Financial guarantee contracts are recognised as a financial liability at the time the guarantee is issued. The liability is
initially measured at fair value and subsequently at the higher of the amount determined in accordance with Ind AS
109 Financial instruments and the amount initially recognised less cumulative amortisation, where appropriate. The
fair value of financial guarantees is determined as the present value of the difference in net cash flows between the
contractual payments under the debt instrument and the payments that would be required without the guarantee, or
the estimated amount that would be payable to a third party for assuming the obligations.
Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When
an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of
an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the
original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised
in the statement of profit or loss.
iii. Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet if there is a
currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to
realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
r. Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at banks and on hand and short-term deposits with an
original maturity of three months or less, which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term
deposits, as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts as they are considered an integral part of the Group’s
Cash management.
s. Dividend to equity holders of the Parent Company and Subsidiary Company
The Group recognises a liability to make dividend distributions to equity holders of the Company when the distribution
is authorised and the distribution is no longer at the discretion of the Group. 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.
t. Income Taxes
Tax expense comprises current income tax and deferred tax. Current income-tax expense is measured at the amount
expected to be paid to the taxation authorities in accordance with the Income-tax Act, 1961. The tax rates and tax laws
used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.
Current income tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss (either in other
comprehensive income or in equity). Current tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction
either in OCI or directly in equity.
Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and
liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date. Deferred tax liabilities are
recognised for all taxable temporary differences, except:
- When the deferred tax liability arises from an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination
and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss;
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- In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and interests in joint
ventures, when the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that
the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, the carry forward of unused tax credits and
any unused tax losses. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be
available against which the deductible temporary differences and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused
tax losses can be utilized, except:
When the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of an
asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither
the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss.
In respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests in
joint ventures, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that the temporary differences
will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can
be utilised.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no
longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised.
Unrecognised deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has
become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is
realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at
the reporting date.
Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss (either in other com-
prehensive income or in equity). Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets
against current tax liabilities.
Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid in a year is charged to the statement of profit and loss as current tax. The Group
recognizes MAT credit available as an asset only to the extent that there is convincing evidence that the Group will pay
normal income tax during the specified period, i.e., the period for which MAT credit is allowed to be carried forward. In
the year in which the Group recognizes MAT credit as an asset in accordance with the Guidance Note on Accounting for
Credit Available in respect of Minimum Alternative Tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961, the said asset is created by way
of credit to the statement of profit and loss and shown as “MAT Credit Entitlement” and grouped under Deferred Tax.
The Group reviews the “MAT credit entitlement” asset at each reporting date and writes down the asset to the extent
the Group does not have convincing evidence that it will pay normal tax during the specified period.
u. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders
of the Parent Company by the weighted average number of the equity shares outstanding during the year.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity sharehold-
ers of the Parent Company and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for
the effect of all dilutive potential equity shares.
v. Contingent assets and liabilities
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events and the existence of which will be confirmed
only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the
enterprise
A contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from past events the existence of which will be confirmed only by the
occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the enterprise.
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w. Government grants and subsidies
Grants and subsidies from the Government are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the grant/subsidy
will be received and all attaching conditions will be complied with.
When the grant or subsidy relates to an expenses item, it is recognized as income over the periods necessary to match
them on a systematic basis to the costs, which it is intended to compensate.
Where the grant or subsidy relates to an asset, it is recognised as income in equal amounts over the expected useful life
of the related asset..
x. Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the rev-
enue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. Revenue is measured at the fair value
of the consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and excluding
taxes or duties collected on behalf of the Government. The Group has concluded that it is the principal in all of its rev-
enue arrangements.
Revenue from sale of goods, including concession in respect of Urea, DAP, MOP and Complex Fertilizers receivable from
the Government of India under the New Pricing Scheme/Concession Scheme, is recognized when the significant risk
and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the customers. , recovery of the consideration is probable, the
associated costs and possible return of goods can be estimated reliably, there is no continuing management involve-
ment with the goods, and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Revenue is measured net of returns, trade
discounts and volume rebates.
Based on the Educational Material on Ind AS 18 issued by the ICAI, the Group has assumed that recovery of excise duty
flows to the Group on its own account. This is for the reason that it is a liability of the manufacturer which forms part of
the cost of production, irrespective of whether the goods are sold or not. Since the recovery of excise duty flows to the
Group on its own account, revenue includes excise duty.
However, sales tax/ value added tax (VAT) is not received by the Group on its own account. Rather, it is tax collected on
value added to the commodity by the seller on behalf of the government. Accordingly, it is excluded from revenue.
Concessions in respect of Urea as notified under the New Pricing Scheme is recognized with adjustments for escalation/
de–escalation in the prices of inputs and other adjustments as estimated by the management in accordance with the
known policy parameters in this regard.
Subsidy for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers are recognized as per rates notified by the Government of India in
accordance with Nutrient Based Subsidy Policy from time to time.
Uniform freight subsidy on Urea, Complex fertilisers, Imported DAP and MOP has been accounted for in accordance
with the parameters and notified rates.
Insurance claims and receivable on account of interest from dealers on delayed payment are accounted for to the ex-
tent the Company is reasonably certain of their ultimate collection.
For all debt instruments measured at amortised cost, interest income is recorded using the effective interest rate
(EIR). EIR is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts over the expected life of the
financial instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset or to the
amortised cost of a financial liability. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Company estimates the expected
cash flows by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument (for example, prepayment, extension, call
and similar options) but does not consider the expected credit losses. Interest income is included in finance income in
the statement of profit and loss.
Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate
applicable.
Dividend is recognized when the shareholders’ right to receive payment is established by the balance sheet date.
Revenue from service is recognized as per the terms of contracts with customer when the related services are performed.
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y. Segment Reporting Policies
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating
Decision Maker. Chief Operating Decision Maker review the performance of the Group according to the nature of
products manufactured, traded and services provided, with each segment representing a strategic business unit that
offers different products and serves different markets. The analysis of geographical segments is based on the locations
of customers.
Segment accounting policies
The Group prepares its segment information in conformity with the accounting policies adopted for preparing and
presenting financial statements of the Group as a whole.
2.4 Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the Group’s financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, the accompanying disclosures and the disclo-
sure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a
material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future periods.
a) Defined benefit plans
The cost of the defined benefit gratuity plan, post-employment medical benefits and other defined benefit plans and
the present value of the obligation of defined benefit plans are determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valu-
ation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the
determination of the discount rate, future salary increases and mortality rates. Due to the complexities involved in the
valuation and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All
assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.
The parameter most subject to change is the discount rate. In determining the appropriate discount rate for defined
benefit plans, the management considers the interest rates of Government Bonds.
The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortality tables. Those mortality tables tend to change only at interval
in response to demographic changes. Future salary increases are based on the expected future inflation rates. Further
details about the defined benefit obligations are given in note 35.
b) Fair value measurement of financial instruments
When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the balance sheet cannot be measured based
on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques including the DCF model.
The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where ever possible, but where this is not feasible, a de-
gree of judgement is required in establishing fair values. Judgements include considerations of inputs such as liquidity
risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial
instruments. Refer note 39 for further disclosures.
c) Useful life of Property, plant and equipment
The management estimates the useful life and residual value of property, plant and equipment based on technical
evaluation. These assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.
2.5 Recent Accounting pronouncements
i) Standards issued but not yet effective
In March 2017, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) (Amendments)
Rules, 2017, notifying amendments to Ind AS 7, ‘Statement of cash flows’. These amendments are in accordance with the
recent amendments made by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to IAS 7, ‘Statement of cash flows’. The
amendments are applicable to the Company from 1st April 2017.
ii) Amendment to Ind AS 7:
The amendment to Ind AS 7 requires the entities to provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to
evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-
cash changes, suggesting inclusion of a reconciliation between the opening and closing balances in the balance sheet
for liabilities arising from financing activities, to meet the disclosure requirement.
The Company is evaluating the requirements of the amendment and the effect on the financial statements will be given
in due course.
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3. Property, plant and equipment
(` in Lakhs)
Lease- Office Capital
Freehold Build- Railway Plant & Furniture
Particulars hold equip- Vehicles Total work in Grand Total
Land ings** Siding machinery & fixtures
Land* ment progress
Deemed Cost
As at 01.04.2015 78.12 388.25 2,178.99 383.21 23,755.36 319.93 524.42 427.85 28,056.13 15,764.74 43,820.87
Additions - 396.00 4,321.93 166.32 19,107.99 197.16 245.02 12.48 24,446.90 (6,971.06) 17,475.84
Additions due to 64,113.96 68.56 4,922.99 492.66 50,490.91 267.92 4.45 84.26 120,445.71 1,407.96 121,853.67
acquisition
Borrowing costs - - 489.07 - 930.23 - - - 1,419.30 - 1,419.30
Disposals - - 14.81 6.99 648.42 1.95 3.24 83.51 758.92 - 758.92
As at 31.03.2016 64,192.08 852.81 11,898.17 1,035.20 93,636.07 783.06 770.65 441.08 173,609.12 10,201.64 183,810.76
Additions - - 1,125.93 - 4,377.55 67.48 61.20 80.37 5,712.53 4,075.25 9,787.78

Borrowing costs - - 53.58 - 107.31 - - - 160.89 - 160.89
Disposals - 3.04 3.89 - 313.73 17.97 3.90 59.45 401.98 - 401.98
As at 31.03.2017 64,192.08 849.77 13,073.79 1,035.20 97,807.20 832.57 827.95 462.00 179,080.56 14,276.89 193,357.45
Depreciation
As at 01.04.2015 - - - - - - - - - -
Charge for the year - 11.83 353.77 70.90 5,341.34 130.54 169.20 103.80 6,181.38 - 6,181.38
Disposals - - 0.63 - 185.10 0.12 0.31 15.63 201.79 - 201.79
As at 31.03.2016 - 11.83 353.14 70.90 5,156.24 130.42 168.89 88.17 5,979.59 - 5,979.59
Charge for the year - 4.23 507.39 88.38 6,315.11 140.56 175.97 81.86 7,313.50 - 7,313.50
Disposals - - 0.26 - 109.09 7.93 3.04 25.62 145.94 - 145.94
As at 31.03.2017 - 16.06 860.27 159.28 11,362.26 263.05 341.82 144.41 13,147.15 - 13,147.15
Net block
As at 31.03.2017 64,192.08 833.71 12,213.52 875.92 86,444.94 569.52 486.13 317.59 165,933.41 14,276.89 180,210.30
As at 31.03.2016 64,192.08 840.98 11,545.03 964.30 88,479.83 652.64 601.76 352.91 167,629.53 10,201.64 177,831.17
* Addition of ` 396.00 lakhs under Leasehold Land represents land wherein lease cum sale agreement is for a period of 10 years. Lesser shall sell the
property during the currency of the lease period or at the end of the lease period registration of such is pending.
**Additions to building during the year include ` Nil(31st March 2016: `201.25 lakhs, 1st April 2015: NIL) constructed/erected on rented land.
Borrowing Costs
As at 31st As at 31st
March 2017 March 2016
Balance brought down 121.32 812.51
Sub-Total 1,025.36 1,540.62
Less: Allocated to Property, Plant and equipment 160.89 1,419.30
Balance carried down (included in Capital work in progress) 864.47 121.32
Capitalised borrowing costs

The rate used to determine the amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation was 9.82%, which is the effective interest rate of the specific
borrowing.
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3A Pre operative & trial run expenses pending allocation (included under capital work in progress)
(` in Lakhs)
Particulars As at As at
Opening Balance brought forward 121.32 1,395.24
Opening stock of trial run
Work-in-progress (Refer Note 8) - 937.40
Finished goods (Refer Note 8) - 570.38
Cost of raw materials consumed - 313.10
Other Expenses
Stores and spares Consumed - 31.37
Power and fuel - 6.97
Bagging and other contracting charges - 23.60
Outward freight and handling - 12.03
Rent - 0.14
Rates and taxes - 3.81
Miscellaneous expenses - 2.59
Borrowing Cost
SUB-TOTAL (A) 1,025.36 4,024.74
Less:
Work-in-progress (Transfer to note 21) - 953.35
Closing Stock of Finished Goods (Transfer to note 21) - 938.05
SUB-TOTAL (B) - 1,891.40

TOTAL (A-B) 1,025.36 2,133.34
Less: Allocated to Property, Plant and Equipment (160.89) (2,012.02)
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4. Intangible Assets
(` in lakhs)
Internally Intangible
Gross
Particulars Software Goodwill* Generated Trade Mark Total assets under
Total
Asset development
Deemed Cost
As at 1.04.2015 130.04 403.60 23.59 - 557.23 5.56 562.79
Additions 186.71 - - - 186.71 9.46 196.17
Additions - Acquisitions 20.81 - - 11,405.00 11,425.81 - 11,425.81
Disposals 9.80 - - - 9.80 - 9.80
As at 31.03.2016 327.76 403.60 23.59 11,405.00 12,159.95 15.02 12,174.97
Additions 92.23 - - - 92.23 19.34 111.57

Disposals 6.84 - - - 6.84 15.02 21.86
As at 31.03.2017 413.15 403.60 23.59 11,405.00 12,245.34 19.34 12,264.68
Amortization
As at 1.04.2015 -
Charge for the year 97.30 - 23.59 249.19 370.08 - 370.08
Disposals - - - - - - -
As at 31.03.2016 97.30 - 23.59 249.19 370.08 - 370.08
Charge for the year 133.66 28.83 - 285.13 447.62 - 447.62

Disposals 1.71 - - - 1.71 - 1.71
As at 31.03.2017 229.25 28.83 23.59 534.32 815.99 - 815.99
Net block
As at 31.03.2017 183.90 374.77 - 10,870.68 11,429.35 19.34 11,448.69
As at 31.03.2016 230.46 403.60 - 11,155.81 11,789.87 15.02 11,804.89
As at 1.04.2015 130.04 403.60 23.59 - 557.23 5.56 562.79
Note:
*In respect of a subsidiary company, goodwill has been amortized during the current year, pursuant to the scheme of
amalgamation approved by the High Court of Bombay at Panaji (Goa) in an earlier year. As per the order of the High Court of
Bombay at Panaji (Goa), Goodwill needs to be amortized over a period of twenty years, without having regard to the Accounting
Standard, subject to available surplus for the year before amortization of goodwill.
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5. Investment property
Particulars ` in lakhs
Opening balance at 1st April 2015 362.29
Additions (subsequent expenditure) -
Closing balance at 31st March 2016 362.29
Additions (subsequent expenditure) -
Closing balance at 31st March 2017 362.29
Depreciation and impairment
Opening balance at 1st April 2015 -
Depreciation (Note 25) -
Closing balance at 31st March 2016 -
Depreciation for the year -
Closing balance at 31st March 2017 -
Net Block
at 31st March 2016 362.29
at 31st March 2017 362.29
(` in lakhs)
As at As at
Information regarding income and expenditure of Investment property
Rental income derived from investment properties Nil Nil
Direct operating expenses (including repairs and maintenance) generating rental income Nil Nil
Direct operating expenses (including repairs and maintenance) that did not generate Nil Nil
rental income
Profit arising from investment properties before depreciation and indirect expenses Nil Nil
Less – Depreciation Nil Nil
Profit arising from investment properties before indirect expenses Nil Nil
Investment property consist of freehold land owned by the Group .
As at 31st March 2017, 31st March 2016 & 1st April 2015, the fair values of the properties are ` 430.00 lakhs, ` 403.20 lakhs &
` 376.30 lakhs respectively. These valuations are based on valuations performed by Vr. Er. R. Aruljothi, an accredited independent
valuer. Vr. Er. R. Aruljothi is a specialist in valuing these types of investment properties. A valuation model in accordance with that
recommended by the International Valuation Standards Committee has been applied.
The Group obtains independent valuations for its investment properties at least annually. The best evidence of fair value is current
prices in an active market for similar properties. Where such information is not available, the Group considers information from a
variety of sources including -
1. Current prices in an active market of properties of different nature or recent prices of similar properties in less active market
adjusted to reflect those differences.
2. Discounted cash flow projections based on reliable estimates of future cash flows.
3. Capitalised income projections based upon a property’s estimated net market income, and a capitalisation rate derived from
an analysis of market evidence.
The Group has no restrictions on the realisability of its investment properties and no contractual obligations to purchase,
construct or develop investment properties or for repairs, maintenance and enhancements.
Reconciliation of fair value: (` in lakhs)
Opening balance as at 01st April 2015 376.30
Fair value difference 26.90
Purchases -
Opening balance as at 01st April 2016 403.20
Fair value difference 26.80
Purchases -
Closing balance as at 31st March 2017 430.00
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6. Financial assets
6A Investments (` in lakhs)
Non Current
Investments in Unquoted Equity Instruments carried
at cost
Investment in Joint Ventures
17,98,16,228 (31st March 2016: 17,98,16,228, 1st April 64,734.51 61,834.48
2015: 17,98,16,228) Equity shares of `10/- each fully
paid-up of Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited
Add/(Less): Share of OCI for the year 91.63 280.61
Add/(Less): Share of profit for the year 3,481.59 68,307.73 2,619.42 64,734.51 61,834.48
Nil (31st March 2016: Nil, 1st April 2015: 34,57,501) - - 457.30
Equity shares of `10/- each fully paid-up of Zuari
Speciality Fertilisers Limited
2,16,90,000 (31st March 2016: 2,16,90,000, 1st April 2015: 12,330.04 10,721.37
1,90,35,000) Equity shares of USD 1.00/each fully paid
of MCA Phosphate Pte Limited
Add: Investment made during the year 1,696.10
Add/(Less): Share of OCI for the year (271.52) 631.43
Add/(Less): Share of profit/(loss) for the year (229.81) 11,828.71 (718.86) 12,330.04 10,721.37
Investments in equity instruments carried at fair
value through Other comprehensive income (OCI)
Quoted equity instruments
3,22,67,741 (31st March 2016: Nil ) Equity shares of 6,259.95 - -
`1/- each fully paid-up of Nagarjuna Fertilisers and
Chemicals Limited ( refer note (a) below)
Nil (31st March 2016: Nil, 1st April 2015: 1,95,14,211) - - 16,938.34
Equity shares of `10/- each fully paid-up of Manglore
Chemicals & Fertilisers limited
Unquoted equity instruments
72,000 (31st March 2016: Nil) Equity shares of 1,370.80 - -
`10/- each fully paid up of Indian Potash Limited
(refer note (b) below)
Investments in Unquoted preference shares
Investments at fair value through profit or loss
Bangalore Beverages Limited - -
2,00,000 (31st March, 2016 : 2,00,000) Redeemable
cumulative preference shares of ` 1/- each with
coupon rate of 10% p.a. repayable after 20 years.
(Provision for diminution in the value of investments
already made)
87,767.19 77,064.55 89,951.49
Aggregate Value of quoted Investments 6,259.95 - 16,938.34
Aggregate Value of unquoted Investments 81,507.24 77,064.55 73,013.15
87,767.19 77,064.55 89,951.49
a) During the current financial year, the Parent Company has acquired 3,22,67,741 number of Equity Shares of Re 1 each
of Nagarjuna Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited from Zuari Global Limited, a company having significant influence over
the Parent Company.
b) During the current financial year, the Parent Company has acquired 72,000 number of Equity Shares of ` 10 each of
Indian Potash Limited from Zuari Global Limited, a company having significant influence over the Parent Company.
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6B Loans (` in lakhs)
Non Current Current
Security deposits
Unsecured, considered good 1,059.00 1,090.44 334.41 62.43 52.59 91.63
Loans and advances to related parties
(Refer Note 37)
Unsecured, considered good - - - 20.64 85.77 31.63
Other Loans and Advances
Secured, considered good
Unsecured, considered good
Inter corporate deposits (Refer Note No. 56) - - - 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
Interest accrued on loans, advances and - - 0.20 243.22 60.32 34.83
deposits (Refer Note No. 56)
1,190.33 1,278.20 592.36 2,369.63 2,246.09 2,227.76
6C Other financial assets (` in lakhs)

Non Current Current
Other financial assets (Unsecured,
Considered good)
Non-Current Bank Balances 5.93 5.93 13.32 - - -
(Refer note 10.1)
Accrued Service Income
from related parties ( refer note 37) - 179.52 343.99 198.31 198.31 198.31
from Others - - - 403.46 127.97 -
Claim receivable - - - 5,357.80 4,154.67 4,163.90
Receivables from Gas pool operator - - - 11,164.47 7,819.52 -
Rebate/discount receivable from suppliers - - - 1,655.02 1,311.87 321.10
Advance for investment and others to - 11,920.00 11,920.00 - - -
related party (refer note 37)
Advance for Investment -Others - - 397.76 - - -
Interest receivable from customers
from related parties ( refer note 37) - - - 218.86 94.37 8.76
from Others - - - 2,097.19 2,308.70 2,037.49
Interest Accrued on Deposits with others - - - 149.57 131.11 -
PSI grant receivable 43.50 43.50 - 47.60 47.60 -
49.43 12,148.95 12,675.07 21,292.28 16,194.12 6,729.56
Break up of financial assets carried at

amortised cost
Loans 1,190.33 1,278.20 592.36 2,369.63 2,246.09 2,227.76
Trade Receivable - - - 346,271.17 410,044.64 266,690.27
Cash and cash equivalents - - - 6,564.80 1,174.47 659.95
Other Bank Balances - 663.60 731.25 421.37
Other financial assets 49.43 12,148.95 12,675.07 21,292.28 16,194.12 6,729.56
Total financial assets carried at
1,239.76 13,427.15 13,267.43 377,161.48 430,390.57 276,728.91
amortised cost
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7. Other assets (` in lakhs)
Non Current Current
Unsecured, considered good except where
otherwise stated
Capital advances-
Related Parties (Refer note 37) 3,909.12 700.00 692.05 - - -
Others 4,905.11 3,953.38 4,957.92 - - -
Advances (other than capital advances)
Related Parties, considered good ( refer note 37) - - - 25.37 - -

Others, considered good 669.51 854.16 1,098.27 1,779.39 1,422.64 1,045.88
Others, considered doubtful - - - 1,723.98 1,668.20 -
669.51 854.16 1,098.27 3,528.74 3,090.84 1,045.88
Less: Provision for doubtful advances - (1,723.98) (1,668.20) -
669.51 854.16 1,098.27 1,804.76 1,422.64 1,045.88
Advance to employee - - - 26.70 - -

VAT credit receivable 17.72 30.83 - 289.16 280.42 123.05
Balances with customs, port trust and excise - - - 221.68 36.62 12.00
authorities
Prepaid expenses - - 0.68 1,885.94 1,893.96 309.44
Prepaid lease 0.82 0.75 - 0.52 4.57 -
Claim for Entry Tax receivable - - - 760.46 760.46 760.46
Total other assets 9,502.28 5,539.12 6,748.92 4,989.22 4,398.67 2,250.83
8. Inventories
(` in lakhs)
At 31st At 31st At 1st
Particulars March March April
2017 2016 2015*
Raw materials [includes material in transit ` 16,506.32 Lakhs (31st March 2016: 29,966.31 29,364.90 19,404.30
` 12,201.83 Lakhs)(31st March 2015 : ` 7,772.01 Lakhs)
Packing materials [includes material lying with others ` 104.11 lakhs (31st March 2016: 706.39 594.17 714.14
` 60.18 lakhs)(31st March 2015 : ` 60.61 lakhs ]
Work-in-progress 3,085.72 3,132.61 5,161.36
Finished goods 10,206.55 6,479.51 7,904.11
Traded goods [includes material in transit ` Nil lakhs and material lying with others 16,975.99 22,715.32 22,304.44
` 1,274.95 lakhs] (31st March 2016: ` 3,644.26 lakhs and includes material lying with oth-
ers ` 166.84 lakhs) (31st March 2015 : includes material in transit ` 15,425.20 lakhs and
includes material lying with others ` 338.80 lakhs)]
Fuel Oil 2,982.77 3,404.36 247.31
Stores and spares (Includes in-transit ` 156.28 lakhs, 31st March 2016 ` 2,420.64 lakhs) 6,924.81 7,085.82 3,263.91
Total 70,848.54 72,776.69 58,999.57
* included in 1st April 2015 inventory of Raw material, Work in progress & Finished goods `302.12 Lakhs, `937.40 lakhs and `
570.38 lakhs respectively on account of trial run (Refer note 3A).
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9. Trade receivables (at amortized cost)
(` in lakhs)
At 31st March At 31st March At 1st April
Particulars
2017 2016 2015
Trade receivables - related parties ( refer note 37) 795.19 797.20 171.73
Trade receivables - others 345,475.98 409,247.44 266,518.54
Total Trade Receivables 346,271.17 410,044.64 266,690.27
Break-up for security details:

(` in lakhs)
Particulars
2017 2016 2015
From Related Parties ( Refer Note 37)
Secured, considered good 0.50 0.50 0.25
Unsecured, considered good 794.69 796.70 171.48
Unsecured, considered doubtful - - -
From Others
Secured, considered good 7,695.53 7,692.51 3,994.64
Unsecured, considered good (including subsidy receivable ` 2,18,073.49 337,780.45 401,554.93 262,523.90
lakhs(31st March 2016 : `2,77,180.51 lakhs)( 01st April 2015 : ` 1,97,129.25
lakhs)
Unsecured, considered doubtful 504.39 482.22 404.07
Total 346,775.56 410,526.86 267,094.34
Less : Provision for Doubtful Debts (504.39) (482.22) (404.07)

Total 346,271.17 410,044.64 266,690.27
No trade or other receivable are due from directors or other officers of the Parent Company either severally or jointly with any
other person. Nor any trade or other receivable are due from firms or private companies respectively in which any director is a
partner, a director or a member.
Trade receivables from dealers are non-interest bearing during the normal credit periods and are generally on terms of 15 to
120 days.
10. Cash and Cash Equivalents

(` in lakhs)
Particulars
2017 2016 2015
Cash and cash equivalents
a Balances with banks
- On Current accounts 6,548.03 1,059.51 591.42
b. Cash on hand 13.81 8.47 2.25
c. Cheque on hand 2.96 106.48 66.28
Total 6,564.80 1,174.46 659.95
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10.1 Other Bank balances
(` in lakhs)
Particulars
2017 2016 2015
Current:
- On Unpaid dividend accounts (repatriation restricted) 398.15 430.25 14.62
Margin Money deposits 265.00 301.00 -
Balances with banks-current account- escrow account 0.45 - 405.00
Balances with banks-In deposit account - - 1.75
Total 663.60 731.25 421.37
Non Current:
Margin Money deposits 2.50 2.50 12.47
Deposits with remaining maturity for more than 12 months 3.43 3.43 0.85
(pledged with sales tax authorities)(31st March 2016 : `3.43 lakhs,
31st March 2015 : ` 0.85 lakh)
Total 5.93 5.93 13.32
Amount disclosed under other non current financial assets (5.93) (5.93) (13.32)
11. Share Capital

(` in lakhs)
Particulars
2017 2016 2015
Authorised :
6,50,00,000 (31st March 2016: 6,50,00,000; 31st March 2015: 6,50,00,000)
6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00
Equity Shares of `10/- Each
6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00
Issued :
4,20,58,006 (31st March 2016: 4,20,58,006; 31st March 2015: 4,20,58,006)
4,205.80 4,205.80 4,205.80
Equity Shares of `10/- Each Fully paid
Subscribed and Paid-up *

4,20,58,006 (31st March 2016: 4,20,58,006; 31st March 2015: 4,20,58,006)
4,205.80 4,205.80 4,205.80
Equity Shares of `10/- Each Fully paid
Total 4,205.80 4,205.80 4,205.80
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a. Reconciliation of Shares Outstanding at the beginning and end of the reporting year
Equity Shares
In Numbers ` in lakhs In Numbers ` in lakhs In Numbers ` in lakhs
At the beginning of the year 42,058,006 4,205.80 42,058,006 4,205.80 42,058,006 4,205.80
Issued during the year - - - - - -
Outstanding at the end of the year 42,058,006 4,205.80 42,058,006 4,205.80 42,058,006 4,205.80
b. Terms/Rights Attached to equity Shares

The Parent Company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of `10/- Share. Each share holder of equity shares is entitled to one
vote per share. The Parent Company declares and pays dividends in Indian rupees. The dividend proposed by Board of Directors is subject to
the approval of shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
During the year 31st March 2017, the amount of per share dividend proposed for distribution to equity share holders was Rupee 1 per share,
subject to approval of shareholders (31st March 2016: NIL per share) ( 1st April 2015: `2 per share)
In the event of liquidation of the Parent Company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining assets of the Parent
Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the
shareholders.
c. Details of Shareholders holding more than 5% of equity shares in the Company

Name of Shareholder No. of Shares % Holding No. of Shares % Holding No. of Shares % Holding in
held in Class held in Class held Class
Zuari Global Limited 8,411,601 20.00 8,411,601 20.00 8,411,601 20.00
SIL Investments Limited 3,143,000 7.47 3,208,000 7.63 3,208,000 7.63
Texmaco Infrastructure & Holdings Limited 3,000,125 7.13 3,000,125 7.13 3,000,125 7.13
Globalware Trading and Holdings Limited 7,491,750 17.81 7,012,000 16.67 7,012,000 16.67
Zuari Management Services Limited 5,078,909 12.08 5,078,909 12.08 5,078,909 12.08
As per records of the Parent Company including its register of share holders/members and other declarations received from share holders
regarding beneficial interest, the above share holding represents both legal and beneficial ownership of shares.
d. Shares issued for consideration other than cash, during the period of five years immediately preceding the reporting date:
Equity Shares 31st March 2017 31st March 2016 1st April 2015
in Numbers ` in lakhs in Numbers ` in lakhs in Numbers ` in lakhs
Equity shares allotted as fully paid-up pursuant 29,440,604 2,944.06 29,440,604 2,944.06 29,440,604 2,944.06
to the Scheme of Arrangement and Demerger for
consideration other than cash
* Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement and Demerger (“ the Scheme”) between Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited and Zuari Global Limited,
Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited had issued 29,440,604 equity shares of `10/- each aggregating to `2944.06 to the existing shareholders of Zuari
Global Limited in the ratio of 1 fully paid up Equity share of `10/- each of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited during the financial year ending 31st
March, 2013. Out of the above shares issued pursuant to the Scheme, 8,051 (previous year 8,051) Equity Shares entitlements have been kept
in abeyance pursuant to Section 206A of the Companies Act, 1956 in accordance with instructions from the Special Court (Trial of Offences
relating to Transactions in Securities) Act, 1992 and in respect of shareholders who could not exercise their rights in view of disputes, mistakes,
discrepancy in holdings, etc.
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12 A. Non Current Borrowings (at amortised cost)

(` in lakhs)
Non-Current
TERM LOAN
From Banks
Secured
Indian rupee loans from banks 38,800.38 33,213.63 2,623.48
Foreign currency loans from banks 6,012.56 7,272.45 -
Vehicle Loan from bank 61.05 - -
Unsecured
Indian rupee loans from banks 1,104.66 5,297.01 -
From financial Institutions

Secured
Indian Rupee Term loans from Financial Institutions 20,908.83 20,866.19 -
From Others
Finance Lease Obligations - 3.66 -
Total 66,887.48 66,652.94 2,623.48
Amount disclosed under the head “other financials liabilities” (Refer Note 14) (17,586.47) (12,572.91) (500.00)
Total 49,301.01 54,080.03 2,123.48
1 (a) Rupee term loan from a Bank of ` 14,881.12 lakhs (including Current Maturities ` 3,500.00 lakhs) (31st March, 2016
: `15,818.94 lakhs (including Current Maturities `1,000.00 lakhs) carries interest rate of 10.85 % p.a. The loan is
repayable in 14 quarterly instalments starting from December, 2016 with the last instalment due on February’ 2020.
The loan is secured by first pari passu charge by way of mortgage of immovable assets of the Parent Company
located within its fertiliser plant in Goa, by deposit of title deeds and hypothecation of movable fixed assets of the
Parent Company.
1 (b) Rupee term loan from a Bank of ` 7,842.57 lakhs (including Current Maturities ` 4,500.00 lakhs) (31st March,
2016 : `8,931.78 lakhs (including Current Maturities `1,125.00 lakhs) carries interest rate of 10.90 % p.a. The loan
is repayable in 8 equal quarterly instalments starting from March, 2017 with the last instalment due on December’
2018. The loan is secured by exclusive charge by way of mortgage over a specific immovable property of the Parent
Company, by deposit of title deeds, located within the state of Goa.
1 (c) Rupee term loan from a Bank of ` 7,453.13 lakhs (sanctioned amount `10,000.00 lakhs) (including Current Maturities
` 820.00 lakhs) (31st March, 2016 : ` Nil (including Current Maturities: ` Nil) carries interest rate of 10.60 % p.a.
The loan is repayable in 14 quarterly instalments starting from September, 2017 with the last instalment due on
December’ 2019. The loan is secured by first pari passu charge by way of mortgage of immovable assets of the
Parent Company located within its fertiliser plant in Goa, by deposit of title deeds and hypothecation of movable
fixed assets of Goa fertiliser plant of the Parent Company.
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1 (d) In case of subsidiary of a subsidiary company, Indian rupee loans of ` 4,585.13 lakhs (including current maturities
of `1,871.76 lakhs) (31st March, 2016 : ` 6,309.20 lakhs (including current maturities ` 1,724.07 lakhs) secured by
first charge on the project specific assets, and first / second pari-passu charge on all of the subsidiary company’s
assets including all movable and immovable assets both present and future excluding assets specifically charged
to other lenders. `3,415.72 lakhs is repayable in monthly instalments over balance period of 3 years 8 months and
carries interest @ 13.75% p.a.(effective interest rate 14.03% p.a.) and loan of `1,169.41 lakhs is repayable in monthly
instalments over a balance period of 3 years and carries interest @ 13.25% p.a (effective interest rate 14.52%p.a.).
1 (e) In case of a Subsidiary, Rupee loan of ` 1,655.37 lakhs from Corporation Bank (including current maturities of
` 500.00 lakhs) (31st March, 2016 : ` 2,153.71 lakhs (including current maturities ` 493.39 lakhs),(1st April, 2015 :
`2,623.48 lakhs (including current maturity of ` 500.00 lakhs) secured by equitable mortgage of land at Mahad &
hypothecation of plant, machinery and other movable assets. The loan carries interest rate of 12% p.a. ( Effective
Interest Rate 12.42% p.a.) and repayable in 24 quarterly instalments commencing from December, 2014.
1 (f ) In case of Subsidiary of a subsidiary, Rupee loan from Indusland Bank of ` 2,383.06 (including current maturities
of ` Nil), (31st March, 2016 : ` Nil ,(including current maturities of ` Nil)) secured by first pari-passu charge on all
of the subsidiary company’s assets including all movable and immovable assets ( along-with working capital
lenders) excluding fixed assets specifically charged to term lenders. Loan is repayable in 20 quarterly instalments
commencing from March 2019 to December 2023.
2. In case of subsidiary of a subsidiary company, foreign currency loans of ` 6,012.56 lakhs (including current maturities
of `1,151.49 lakhs) , (31st March, 2016 : ` 7,272.45 lakhs (including current maturities ` 1,269.03 lakhs) secured by first
charge on the project specific assets, and first / second pari-passu charge on all of the subsidiary company’s assets
including all movable and immovable assets both present and future excluding assets specifically charged to other
lenders. Loan of ` 4,391.36 lakhs repayable in half yearly instalments over a balance period of 6 years and carries interest
@ 2.60% p.a.( Effective interest rate 11.90% p.a.) and loan of ` 1,621.20 lakhs is repayable in half yearly instalments over
a balance period of 7 years and carries interest @ 1.40% p.a. (Effective interest rate 12.18% p.a.)
3. Vehicle loans from bank of ` 61.05 lakhs (including Current Maturities ` 13.56 lakhs) (31st March, 2016 : ` Nil (including
Current Maturities: ` Nil) carry interest rate ranging from 9.18%-10.65% p.a. The loans are repayable in 48 equal monthly
instalments starting from February, 2017 with the last instalment due on March, 2021. The loans are secured by way of
hypothecation of respective motor vehicles of the Parent Company.
4. In case of subsidiary of a subsidiary company, Rupee loan of ` 1,104.66 lakhs (including current maturities of ` 1,104.66
lakhs) (31st March, 2016 : ` 5,297.01 lakhs) (including current maturities ` 3,062.91 lakhs) carries interest @ 10.50% p.a.
and is repayable in quarterly instalments over a balance period of 18 months.
5. In case of a subsidiary, Rupee loan of ` 20,908.83 lakhs from HDFC Limited & IL&FS Financial Services Ltd. (including
current maturities of `4,125.00 lakhs ) (31st March, 2016 : ` 20,866.19 Lakhs (including current maturities of ` 3,894.86
lakhs) Secured by equitable mortgage of specific unencumbered land parcel (at Zuari Nagar in Goa) owned by Parent
Company, further secured by way of pledge of shares of Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd (MCFL). The loan is
repayable in 16 quarterly instalments after a moratorium period of one year from the date of first disbursement and
carries interest of 12.50% p.a.(effective interest rate 12.75%p.a.).
6. In case of subsidiary of a subsidiary company, finance lease obligations of ` Nil( 31st March, 2016 : ` 3.66 Lakhs (including
current maturities of ` 3.66 Lakhs) are secured by hypothecation of assets acquired under the facility.
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12 B Current Borrowings
(` in Lakhs)
Short Term
Particulars
Secured
From Banks
a. Cash credit (including working capital demand loans)
(The rate of interest on cash credit varies between banks ranging from 44,399.93 103,694.44 71,355.67
10.45% to 14.65% and are repayable on demand, The rate of interest on
working capital demand loans varies between 9.05% - 10.00% and are
repayable over a period of 60 to 90 days)
b. Buyers credit
(The rate of Interest on buyers credit varies between 0.77% - 1.89 % and 163,017.63 238,237.56 104,288.59
are repayable over a period of 30 - 180 days)
c. Short term loans

(i) Nil % (31st March 2016: 10.00%) (1st April 2015: 10.90%) bridge loan to - 30,000.00 30,750.00
be secured against subsidy receivable to the extent of Loan availed,
repayable at the end of 60th day from the date of availment
(ii) (8% (including 6.25% paid directly by Government of India to the 58,404.64 - -
bank) secured against subsidy receivable of equal amount from
GOI, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizer under Special Banking
Arrangement)
d. Bills discounted 21,250.03 - -

(Local bills discounted with banks repayable over a period of 180 days
at the rate varies between 9.25% -9.40% )
From Others
a. Working Capital demand loans 1,499.75 - -
( refer note (g) below)
Unsecured
From Banks
a. Short term loans
Working capital demand loans 62,500.00 65,000.00 35,000.00
(The rate of Interest on loans varies between 8.60 % - 10.15% and are
repayable over a period of 30 to 180 days)
b. Buyers credit
(The rate of Interest on buyers credit varies between 1.40% - 1.70% - 537.49 -
and has a tenure of up to 6 months)
c. Bill Discounting
(The rate of interest varies between 10.00% - 10.75% and repayable 713.54 601.66 -
over a period of 90 days), Refer note ( e) below
d. Others- Short term loan (refer note (h) below) 1,003.81 - -
From Others
a. Inter corporate deposits 10,000.00 - -
(The rate of Interest is 9.25% and is repayable at the end of 12 months
from the date of disbursement.)
Total 362,789.33 438,071.15 241,394.26
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(a) In respect of the Parent Company, Cash credit (including working capital demand loans) of ` 30,914.25 lakhs (31st
March, 2016 : ` 49,598.47 lakhs) ( 31st March, 2015 : ` 68,912.43 lakhs) , Buyers credit of ` 1,00,619.97 lakhs (31st
March, 2016 : ` 1,65,959.06 lakhs) ( 31st March, 2015 : ` 1,04,288.59 lakhs) and Bill discounting of ` 11,762.64 lakhs
( 31st March, 2016 : ` Nil) (31st March, 2015 : ` Nil) are secured by the first charge by way of hypothecation on
the current assets (excluding assets against which specific loans have been availed), both present and future,
wherever situated pertaining to the Parent Company and the Parent Company’s present and future book debts
outstanding, moneys receivable, claims, bills, contracts, engagements, rights and assets excluding some subisidy
receivable amount exclusively charged to certain banks.
(b) In respect of a subsidiary, cash credit of `4,828.73 lakhs ( 31st March,2016 : ` 3861.84 lakhs) (31st March 2015:
` 731.24 lakhs) are secured by equitable mortgage of land, hypothecation of stock in trade, book debts, plant and
machinery and vehicles, both present and future. The cash credits are repayable on demand and carry interest of
base rate plus 1.95% to 2.1% (2015-16 1.75% to 2.1%).
(c) In respect of subsidiary company, cash credit of `1,225.58 lakhs ( 31st March, 2016 : ` 1171.18 lakhs) (31st March, 2015
: ` Nil ) form banks is secured by hypothecation of inventory cum book debts and all current assets of subsidiary
company. The cash credit is repayable on demand.
(d) In respect of a subsidiary of subsidiary company, cash credit (including demand loans) of ` 5,735.70 lakhs ( 31st
March, 2016 : ` 47,361.64 lakhs);(31st March, 2015 : ` Nil) , buyers credit of ` 62,397.96 lakhs ( 31st March, 2016 :
` 72,278.50 lakhs);(31st March, 2015 : ` Nil) and bill discounting of ` 9,487.39 lakhs ( 31st March, 2016 : ` Nil);(31st
March, 2015 : ` Nil) , are secured by first pari-passu charge on present and future stock of fertilizers including work-
in-progress and raw materials, book debts, outstanding monies, receivables, claims, bills, contracts, engagements,
securities, investments, rights and fixed assets of the subsidiary company (except assets effectively otherwise
hypothecated / charged or mortgaged to the lenders) excluding some subisidy receivable amount exclusively
charged to certain banks.
(e) In respect of a subsidiary, Bill discounting facility of ` 100,000,000 has been availed during the year from HDFC Bank.
The facility availed has a maturity of 3 months and rate of discounting 10.60% p.a.
(f ) In respect of a subsidiary company, Cash credit of ` 1,695.67 lakhs ( 31st March, 2016 : ` 1,701.31 lakhs, 31st March,
2015 : ` 1,712.00 lakhs) are secured by hypothecation of inventories and book debts.
(g) In respect of a subsidiary company, Working Capital demand loan of ` 1,499.75 lakhs ( 31st March, 2016 : ` Nil,
31st March, 2015 : ` Nil) is secured pari-passu basis, all present and future current assets including book debts,
claims and bills outstanding receivables, stock in trade and movable assets. Loan carries Rate of Interest @11% p.a..
(h) In respect of subsidiary of a subsidiary, a purchase card facility of ` 1,000 lakhs has been availed during the year
from Axis Bank. The facility carries interest @ 9.27% p.a.
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13. Trade payables (` in lakhs)
Non current Current
2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015
Trade payables (Including acceptance)
- Outstanding dues to related parties - 462.78 125.16 1,174.74
(refer note 37)
- Outstanding dues to micro and small 106.28 232.71 -
enterprises (refer note 30)
- Outstanding dues to others - - - 108,133.75 86,993.62 95,857.03
TOTAL - - - 108,702.81 87,351.49 97,031.77
Terms and conditions of the above financial liabilities:

Trade payables are normally non-interest bearing. For maturity profile of trade payables and other financial liabilities refer
Note 41
For explanations on the Group’s credit risk management processes, refer to Note 41.
14. Other Financial Liabilities (` in Lakhs)

Non Current Current
2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit
or loss
Derivatives not designated as hedges
Foreign Exchange Forward covers 1,639.10 1,179.22 - 7,766.23 4,804.11 1,330.77
Total financial liabilities at fair value through 1,639.10 1,179.22 - 7,766.23 4,804.11 1,330.77
profit or loss (a)
Other financial liabilities at amortised cost
Current maturities of long term borrowings - - - 17,586.47 12,569.25 500.00
(Refer Note no.12 A)
Current maturities of finance lease obligations - - - - 3.66 -
Trade deposits - dealers and others-related party - - - 0.50 0.50 0.25
( refer note 37)
Trade deposits - dealers and others-other than - - - 11,435.89 11,102.54 7,328.98
related party
Employee benefit payable - - - 1,492.83 872.28 139.83
Payable towards capital goods- related parties - - - 11.52 - -
(refer note 37)
Payable towards capital goods- other than - - - 755.90 2,092.32 757.98
related parties *
Interest accrued but not due on borrowings - - - 1,373.92 1,178.92 719.86
Other interest payable** - - - 178.91 29.02 0.81
Unclaimed dividends - - - 398.15 430.25 14.62
Other Dues - - - 941.08 939.43 -
Total other financial liabilities at amortised
106.37 154.07 36.58 34,237.13 29,282.82 9,483.98
cost (b)
Total other financial liabilities(a+b) 1,745.47 1,333.29 36.58 42,003.36 34,086.93 10,814.75
* Including `27.85 lakhs (31 st March 2016 : `37.40 lakhs);(31st March, 2015 : ` Nil) outstanding due to Micro and Small Enterprise
(refer Note 30).
** Including `90.02 lakhs (31st March 2016:`29.02 lakhs) (31st March 2015:`0.81 lakhs)outstanding due to Micro and Small
Enterprise (refer Note 30).
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15. Other Liabilities
(` in lakhs)
Non Current Current
31st March 31st March 1st April 31st March 31st March 1st April
2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015
Statutory Liabilities - - - 5,073.73 3,577.85 4,865.49
Advances received from customers and others - - - 10,430.15 7,327.06 8,549.69
Deferred income 119.40 136.68 17.06 16.83 -
Other payable - - - 1.88 - 300.51
119.40 136.68 - 15,522.82 10,921.74 13,715.69
16. Provisions
(` in lakhs)
Non Current Current
31st March 31st March 1st April 31st March 31st March 1st April
2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015
Provision for employee benefits

Gratuity (refer note 35) 1,611.44 1,482.31 - 8.26 135.17 160.99
Provision for post retirement medical benefit 45.31 117.15 - 5.25 15.72 -
(refer note 35)
Leave encashment (unfunded) - - - 3,355.54 3,133.59 2,455.77
1,656.75 1,599.46 - 3,369.05 3,284.48 2,616.76
Others provisions
Provision for wealth tax - - - - - 114.97
Provision for sales return* - - - 105.79 - -
- - - 105.79 - 114.97
1,656.75 1,599.46 - 3,474.84 3,284.48 2,731.73
* In case of a subsidiary company, the company expects sales return out of sales made during the current year and has created
provision towards loss on such expected sales returns. The movement of such provision is as follows:

Movement in provisions
2017 2016 2015
Opening - - -
Addition 105.79 - -
Reversal/ Utilization - - -
Closing 105.79 - -
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17. Income Tax
The major components of income tax expense for the years ended 31st March 2017 and 31st March 2016 are:
Consolidated statement of profit and loss:
Profit or loss section (` in lakhs)
Particulars 31st March 2017 31st March 2016
Current income tax:
Current income tax charge 1,387.54 -
Adjustments in respect of current income tax of earlier years (0.14) (4.64)
Deferred tax:
MAT Credit Entitlement (1,318.19) -
Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences 2,135.53 (3,389.43)
Income tax expense reported in the statement of profit or loss 2,204.74 (3,394.07)
OCI section
Deferred tax related to items recognised in OCI during the year: (` in lakhs)
Net loss/(gain) on remeasurements of defined benefit plans (163.23) 1.95

Deferred tax charged/(credit) to OCI 56.02 (5.86)
Reconciliation of tax expense and the accounting profit multiplied by India’s

domestic tax rate for 31st March 2017 and 31st March 2016
(` in lakhs)
As at As at
Accounting profit/(loss) before Income tax (2,180.26) (15,700.12)

Tax Rate 34.608% 34.608%
Tax at the applicable tax rate of 34.608% (754.55) (5,433.50)
Adjustment in respect of tax related to earlier years (0.14) -
Tax impact of Share of profit of joint ventures (1,125.38) (632.29)
Losses of Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (ZFCL) where no deferred tax assets 3,929.88 3,429.46
created
Losses of Zuari Agri Science Limited (ZASL) where no deferred tax assets created - 58.04
Tax effect of lower tax rate in ZASL (22.07) -
Tax effect of income that are not taxable in determining taxable profit:
Wealth Tax Reversal - (14.90)
Dividend Income - (0.34)
Income from investment (1.31) (0.64)
Deduction u/s 32AC - (134.31)
Deduction u/s 35AD - (1,370.46)
Others Adjustments (62.28) 130.27
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(` in lakhs)
As at As at
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit:
Adjustment w.r.t Amortization of Trade mark on which deferred tax asset not created 98.68 86.24
Tax impact on Transaction cost incurred on acquisition of shares of MCFL Subsidiary - 285.11
Tax impact on elimination of Dividend income of ZFCL Subsidiary - 130.49
Interest on Micro and Small Enterprises 21.32 9.76
Charitable donations 10.73 14.12
Disallowance under Section 14A 5.75 5.32
CSR Expenses 10.96 41.77
Advance written off 15.89 17.22
Provision for loss on expected sales return 21.57 -
Penalty on Statutory payments - -
Depreciation on leasehold land 0.08 0.08
QIP Expenses 0.02 0.93
Other Items (6.33) (8.42)
Disallowance of interest on Income Tax/ TDS 73.71 0.24
Impact of change in tax rate, Deferred tax calculated 31st March 2017 : 27.5525% (11.79) (8.27)
(31st March 2016: 30.9%)
Tax expense 2,204.75 (3,394.08)
Deferred tax: (` in lakhs)

As at Provided As at Provided As at
1st April during 31st March during 31st March
2015 the year 2016 the year 2017
Deferred tax liability:
Property, Plant and Equipment impact of difference 3,897.89 17,042.67 20,940.56 1,817.95 22,758.51
between tax depreciation and depreciation/amortisa-
tion charged for the financial reporting
Others 9.73 88.41 98.14 (69.48) 28.66
Total deferred tax liability (A) 3,907.62 17,131.08 21,038.70 1,748.47 22,787.17
Deferred tax assets:
Provision for doubtful debts 16.37 - 16.37 - 16.37
MAT credit entitlement 837.14 3,863.87 4,701.01 1,318.19 6,019.20
Expenses allowable in Income tax on payment basis 1,382.25 2,127.58 3,509.83 (1,177.54) 2,332.29
and deposition of Statutory dues
Brought forward losses and unabsorbed depreciation 283.32 12,543.97 12,827.29 750.34 13,577.63
Others 132.49 127.26 259.75 (15.80) 243.95
Total deferred tax assets (B) 2,651.57 18,662.68 21,314.25 875.19 22,189.44
Deferred Tax (Asset)/Liability (A - B) 1,256.05 (1,531.60) (275.55) 873.28 597.73
The Group offsets tax assets and liabilities if and only if it has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets and current
tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority.
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The Group has till date recognised `6,019.20 lakhs (31st March 2016 `4,701.01 lakhs: 31st March 2015: ` 837.14 lakhs) as
Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) credit entitlement which represents that portion of the MAT Liability, the credit of which would
be available based on the provision of Section 115JAA of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The management based on the future
profitability projections is confident that there would be sufficient taxable profits in future which will enable the Group to
utilize the above MAT credit entitlement
17 A Income Tax Assets (net)

(` In lakhs)
Particulars
2017 2016 2015
Income tax assets- related parties ( Refer Note. 37 & 52) 2,533.85 - -
Income tax assets- others 3,479.67 3,790.02 1,979.34
Total 6,013.52 3,790.02 1,979.34
18. Revenue From Operations

Breakup of “Revenue From Operations” in profit and loss is as follows: (` in lakhs)
Sale of products (including excise duty)
Finished products 430,269.86 488,668.85
Traded products 210,891.43 274,941.63
Other operating revenues
Scrap sales 381.51 452.20
Revenue from operations 641,542.80 764,062.68
a. Sales of Finished Product and Traded Products include government subsidies. Subsidies net off ` 548.78 lakhs
(31st March 2016 : ` 4,754.63 lakhs) in respect of earlier years, notified during the year.
b. Subsidy for Urea has been accounted based on Stage III parameters of the New Pricing Scheme and other adjustments
as estimated in accordance with the known Policy parameters in this regard. The stage III of New Pricing Scheme which
was operational for the period 1st October, 2006 to 31st March, 2010 was extended on provisional basis. Department of
Fertilisers have notified on 2nd April, 2014, modified NPS-III for existing urea units for a period of one year ending March
2015. Department of Fertilisers have notified on 2nd April, 2014, modified NPS-III for existing urea units up to 31st May 2015.
Department of fertilisers have notified on 25th May 2015, New Urea Policy 2015 for existing gas based urea manufacturing
units effective from 1st June 2015 to 31st March 2019.
c. Government of India has notified the pooling of Gas in Fertiliser (Urea) sector effective from June 2015. As per
the notification domestic Gas is pooled with Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) to provide natural Gas at uniform
delivered price to all Natural Gas Grid connected Urea manufacturing plants.
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19. Other income (` in lakhs)
Other income
Interest Income on
Bank deposits 0.31 1.32
Intercorporate loans 360.00 357.26
Overdue debtors, employee loans etc. 4,466.73 3,959.91
Income tax refund 41.44 5.39
Dividend Income on
Current investments - 0.98
Rent received 97.51 57.73
Service Income - staff deployment and other supports 539.52 352.90
Excess provision/unclaimed liabilities/unclaimed balances written back 108.98 169.26
Incentive under PSI scheme 17.06 5.27
Profit on sale of current investments 3.80 1.84
Foreign exchange variation (net) 1,916.98 -
Insurance Claim 1.07 1,174.36
Miscellaneous income 54.64 127.12
Total 7,608.04 6,213.34
Total interest income (calculated using the effective interest method)

for financial assets that are not at fair value through profit or loss
In relation to Financial assets classified at amortised cost 4,827.03 4,318.49
In relation to Financial assets classified at FVOCI -
Total 4,827.03 4,318.49
20. Cost of raw materials consumed (` in lakhs)
Opening Stocks 29,364.90 19,102.18
Add: Transfer on acquisition of subsidiary - 9,400.28
Add: Transfer from trial run - 1,426.06
Add : Purchases 290,819.49 346,016.59
Add: Transfer of Stock for captive consumption 832.18 2,727.62
321,016.57 378,672.73
Less: Transferred to trading stock - (215.29)
Less: Inventory at the end of the year (29,966.31) (29,364.91)
Cost of raw materials consumed 291,050.26 349,092.53
20. a. Cost of traded goods sold (` in lakhs)

DAP 71,829.77 114,269.69
MOP 43,506.85 61,283.14
Complex Fertilisers 6,590.35 13,204.05
Pesticides 13,832.65 13,633.82
Urea 4,780.96 7,854.06
Others 3,053.50 1,103.64
Cost of traded goods sold 159,066.27 231,165.34
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21. Changes in inventories of finished goods, Stock-in -Trade and work-in- progress
(` in lakhs)
Inventories at the end of the year
Finished goods 10,206.55 6,479.51
Traded goods 16,975.99 22,715.32
Work-in-progress 3,085.72 3,132.60
30,268.26 32,327.43
Inventories at the beginning of the year
Traded goods 22,715.32 22,304.44
Work-in-progress 3,132.60 4,223.96
Transferred from raw materials - 215.29
Less : Captive consumption (832.18) (2,727.62)
Add: Stock transferred on account of acquisition of subsidiary

Finished goods - 2,161.99
Traded goods - 4,052.36
Work-in-progress - 98.00
Add: Stock transferred on account of trial run
Finished goods - 938.05
Work-in-progress - 953.35
31,495.25 39,553.54
1,226.99 7,226.11
22. Excise Duty on goods

Excise duty on sale of goods 2,966.09 2,897.96
(Increase)/decrease of excise duty on inventories 31.17 23.01
2,997.26 2,920.97
23. Employee Benefits Expense

Salaries, wages and bonus 12,798.87 11,711.27
Contribution to provident and other funds ( refer note 35) 952.84 1,073.73
Post-retirement medical benefit (refer note 35) 10.62 132.89
Gratuity (refer note 35) 338.28 351.33
Staff welfare expenses 1,950.64 1,883.47
Total 16,051.25 15,152.69
24. Finance Costs

Interest expense 31,176.59 29,679.48
Interest on Income Tax 216.35 0.53
Exchange difference to the extent considered as an adjustment to borrowing cost 12,334.54 10,968.20
Bank charges 1,687.50 1,254.39
45,414.98 41,902.60
Total interest expense (calculated using the effective interest method) for
financial liabilities that are not at fair value through profit or loss
In relation to Financial liabilities classified at amortised cost 31,176.59 29,679.48
31,176.59 29,679.48
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25. Depreciation and amortization expense (` in lakhs)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 7,313.50 6,181.38
Amortisation of intangible assets 447.62 370.08
7,761.12 6,551.46
26. Other expenses

Consumption of packing materials 7,031.37 5,954.54
Stores and spares consumed 1,866.45 1,766.81
Power, fuel and water 38,612.08 42,440.51
Bagging and other contracting charges 3,148.97 2,793.67
Outward freight and handling 48,497.95 49,369.65
Rent 3,684.40 3,738.53
Lease rentals 444.07 365.86
Rates and taxes 128.35 49.27
Insurance 1,255.85 1,593.55
Repairs and maintenance
Buildings 468.35 704.57
Plant & machinery 6,324.38 7,004.77
Others 921.89 676.09
Payment to statutory auditors (refer details below) 229.34 137.81
Royalty on Sales (net) 53.90 248.80
Provision for doubtful receivable/advances 77.95 78.15
Research and development expenses (refer note below) 65.64 56.88
Subsidy claims written off 185.29 40.60
Premium on forward contract 2,464.11 2,193.42
Foreign exchange variation (net) - 3,096.47
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment (net) 115.66 390.10
Donation 31.22 40.80
CSR expenditure (Refer Note No 57) 103.30 165.42
Advances write-off 216.26 66.03
Expenses on acquisition of Subsidiary - 823.82
Miscellaneous expenses 8,654.93 7,386.01
Total 124,581.71 131,182.13
Payments to statutory auditors as

As statutory auditors
Audit fees 58.94 55.93
Tax audit fee 8.66 7.16
Limited review fees 10.87 10.80
In other capacity
Right Issue certification 69.00 -
Certification fees, etc. 76.34 59.57
Reimbursement of expenses 5.53 4.35
Total 229.34 137.81
The details of Research & Development Expenses are given below:

Repairs and Maintenance- Plant and Machinery 1.29 0.95
Farm Maintenance 34.46 15.20
Testing expenses 14.39 21.78
Consumables 3.59 4.17
Miscellaneous expenses 11.91 14.78
65.64 56.88
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27. Distributions made and Proposed (` in lakhs)
Cash dividends on Equity shares declared and paid:
Proposed final equity dividends: 2/– per equity share - (841.17)
Tax on proposed equity dividend - (316.00)
- (1,157.17)
Proposed dividends on Equity shares:

Proposed final equity dividends: 1/– per equity share (31st March, 2016: Nil/– Per Equity (420.58) -
Share)
Tax on proposed equity dividend (85.62) -
(506.20) -
Proposed dividends on equity shares are subject to approval at the annual general meeting and are not recognised as a liability
(including DDT thereon) as at 31st March.
28. Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Basic and Diluted EPS amounts are calculated by dividing the profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent
by the weighted average number of Equity shares outstanding during the year.
The following reflects the income and share data used in the basic and diluted EPS computations:
Profit/(loss) after taxation as per statement of Profit and Loss (` in lakhs) (5,297.01) (11,524.42)
Weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per share 42,058,006 42,058,006
"Basic and Diluted
Earnings per share – Basic and diluted (in `) (annualised) (12.59) (27.40)
Face value per share (in `) 10 10
29. Exceptional Items: (` in lakhs)

Provision made towards rebates/price reduction claims (Refer Note (a) & (c ) below) 6,433.04 2,430.97
Deferred payment under Voluntary Retirement Scheme (Refer Note (b) below) - 178.34
6,433.04 2,609.31
(a) Exceptional items for the year ended 31st March 2017 represent provision made towards rebates/ price reduction claims on
stock lying with distribution channel pertains to earlier year's sale.
(b) During the year ended 31st March 2016, the Parent Company had floated Voluntary Retirement Scheme for the employees.
Total 12 employees had opted for deferred payment under Voluntary Retirement Scheme. The total outgo was `178.34
lakhs, which had been fully charged as an exceptional item in the Statement of Profit & Loss as per accounting policy
followed.
(c) During the year ended 31st March 2016, the Parent Company had provided for rebates aggregating to `2,430.97 lakhs
relating to earlier years determined by the management.
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30. Dues to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Disclosure as per Section 22 of “The Micro and Small Enterprises Development Act, 2006. (` in lakhs)
The principal amount and the interest due thereon remaining unpaid
to any supplier:
- Principal amount 133.33 270.12 Nil
- Interest thereon 61.80 28.21 0.52
the amount of interest paid by the buyer in terms of section 16, along Nil Nil Nil
with the amounts of the payment made to the supplier beyond the
appointed day.
the amount of interest due and payable for the period of delay in making Nil Nil Nil
payment (which have been paid but beyond the appointed day during
the year) but without adding the interest specified under this Act
the amount of interest accrued and remaining unpaid 90.82 29.02 0.81
“The amount of further interest remaining due and payable even in the Nil Nil Nil
succeeding years, until such date when the interest dues above are
actually paid to the small investor”
31. Group information

Information about subsidiaries
The consolidated financial statements of the Group includes subsidiaries and joint ventures, listed in the table below:
Name of Subsidiary Company Country of % Equity Interest

Incorporation As at 31st As at 31st As at 31st
March 2017 March 2016 March 2015
Zuari Agri Sciences Limited India 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited India 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited* India 53.03% 53.03% -
Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited** India 100.00% 100.00% -
* subsidiary of Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited w.e.f. 18th May, 2015
** upto 10th December, 2015 as joint venture and thereafter consolidated as subsidiary of the Company
Name of Joint Ventures Country of % Equity Interest

Incorporation As at 31st As at 31st As at 31st
March 2017 March 2016 March 2015
Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited (including its India 50.00% 50.00% 50.00%
80.45% subsidiary-Paradeep Phosphates Limited)
Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited** India - - 50.00%
MCA Phosphates Pte Limited (including its associate India 30.00% 30.00% 30.00%
Fosfatos del Pacifico S.A.)
Financial Statements of MCA Phosphates Pte. Limited for the year ended 31st March 2017 are unaudited. Also, financial
statements of its associate Fosfatos del Pacifico S.A. have been derived by adding three months period ended 31st March, 2017
to the figures of audited financial statements for the year ended 31st December, 2016.
For Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2016 of Fosfatos del Pacifico S.A., Financial statements have been
derived by deducting three months period ended 31st March 2015 from the figures of audited financial statements for the year
ended 31st December, 2015 and adding three months period ended 31st March, 2016 figures.
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32. Business combinations and acquisition of non-controlling interests
Acquisitions during the year ended 31st March 2016
(i) Acquisition of Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited
On December 10, 2015, the Group acquired remaining 50% shares of Zuari Speciality fertilisers Limited, engaged in the
production of water soluble fertilisers.
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
The fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities of Zuari Speciality Fertilizers Limited as at the date of acquisition were:-
fair value recognized
on acquisition
( ` in lakhs)
Assets
Property, plant and equipment (Note c) 1,438.83
Cash and cash equivalents (Note a) 17.01
Trade receivables (Note b) 346.49
Inventories (Note b) 1,551.61
Other Assets (Note b) 91.27
Deferred tax Assets 87.27
3,532.48
Liabilities
Trade payables 1,717.60
Interest bearing debts 821.38
Other Liabilities 166.45
Deferred tax liability (Note d) 16.06
2,721.49
Total identifiable net assets at fair value 810.99

Fair value of 50% stake earlier held* (1,108.00)
Goodwill arising on acquisition 1,629.34
Purchase consideration transferred 1,332.33
(a) Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Cash and Cash Equivalents, as of the valuation date comprise of cash balance and current account balance and
hence book value is the fair value.
(b) Trade Receivables, Inventory , loans and advances and other current assets
The fair value of trade receivable amounts to ` 346.49 lakhs which approximates their gross carrying amount. None
of the trade receivables were impaired and the full contractual amounts were expected to be credited.. The inventory
balance consists of raw materials inventory in the amount of ` 1,394.36 lakhs, finished goods inventory in the
amount of ` 105.98 Lakhs, packing material inventory in the amount of ` 47.23 lakhs and traded goods inventory in
the amount of ` 4.03 lakhs, book value has been considered as the fair value for inventory. A similar assumption has
been made about loans and advances and other current assets. Therefore, there is no difference between the book
value and the fair value of these balances and no adjustments have been made.
(c) Property, Plant & Equipment’s

The fair value of the land is ` 65.52 lakhs (the value is estimated at ` 520 per Sq.m which is ` 15% higher than MIDC
circle rate near the valuation date).
(d) The deferred tax liability mainly comprises the tax effect of the accelerated depreciation for tax purposes of tangible
and intangible assets. Deferred tax assets comprises of timing difference on PSI Grant, MAT credit entitlement and
brought forward business losses.
From the date of acquisition, Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited has contributed ` 1,587.86 lakhs of revenue and
` 88.65 lakhs to the profit before tax of the Group. If the combination had taken place at the beginning of the year,
revenue from continuing operations, for the year ended 31st March 2016, would have been ` 7,73,094.76 lakhs and
the loss before tax from continuing operations for the year ended 31st March 2016 for the Group would have been
` 15,837.02 lakhs.
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Purchase Consideration ( ` in lakhs)
Cash paid 1,332.33

Total Consideration 1,332.33
Analysis of Cash Flow on Acquisition

Cash paid to the Shareholders (1,332.33)
Net cash and bank balance acquired from the subsidiary 17.01
Net Cash flow on acquisition (1,315.32)
* At the time of gaining of control, earlier 50% stake held was fair valued. Gain/(loss) on account of fair value has been
accounted for as follows in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2016.
FV at acquisition date 1,108.00
Cost of investment in books as at acquisition date ( Refer No 34 iii) 383.74
Gain/(loss) on sale/(deemed disposal) of investment 724.26
The above gain has been taken to Other comprehensive income for the year ended 31st March, 2016 and has been
subsequently taken to retained earning as reserves in that year.
Acquisitions during the year ended 31st March 2016
(ii) Acquisition of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited
On May 18, 2015, Group acquired further 35.56% shares of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (MCFL), resulting
in total shareholding in the Company at 53.03%. The company is engaged in the manufacturing, purchase and sale of
fertilizers..
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
The fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited as at the date of
acquisitions were:-
fair value recognized
on acquisition
` in lakhs
Assets
Property, plant and equipment 120,414.95
Cash and cash equivalents 5,035.91
Trade receivables 26,854.93
Inventories 18,803.11
Other Non Current Assets 1,346.02
Other Current Assets 65,822.64
Intangible Assets 11,425.81
249,703.37
Liabilities
Trade payables 32,998.06
Interest Bearing debts (Long term & Short Term) 85,560.66
Provisions 4,238.71
Current Liabilities 13,195.55
Deferred tax liability 1,930.37
137,923.35
Total identifiable net assets at fair value 111,780.02
Non-controlling interests measured at fair value (36,715.64)
Bargin Purchase arising on acquisition* 22,366.73
Purchase consideration transferred 52,697.64
* In bargain purchase, net of the acquisition date amount of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed
measured in accordance with Ind AS 103 exceeds the aggregate of the following:-
(i) Consderation transferred measured in accordance with Ind As 103, which generally requires acquisition date fair
value.
(ii) Amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree measured in accordance with Ind AS 103; and
(iii) In a business combination achieved in stages, the acquisition date fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity
interest in the acquire.
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The cash and cash Equivalents, as of the valuation date comprise of cash balance and current account balance and hence book
value is the fair value. The fair value of trade receivable amounts to ` 26,854.93 lakhs which approximates their gross carrying
amount. None of the trade receivables were impaired and the full contractual amounts were expected to be credited. The
deferred tax liability mainly comprises the tax effect of the depreciation for tax purposes of tangible and intangible assets.
Trade Mark (“Mangala”) at a fair value of ` 11,405.00 lakhs was recognized at the acquisition date using RFR method. The
FV estimate from RFR method is the royalty payment from which the entity is relieved to pay to the hypothetical owner
of the trademark had the entity not owned the trademark. The “Mangala” trademark is the umbrella and well known in
the market and has recall value. The valuation of all trademarks therefore has been carried out at a portfolio level. Life for
amortization of trademark is estimated at 40 years.
Significant valuation inputs for valuation of trade mark are provided below:
Royalty 0.5% of Revenue attributable to trade mark

Discount Rate 15.15%
Purchase Consideration ( ` in lakhs)

Cash Consideration paid to non-controlling shareholders 39,828.02
Carrying value of the earlier interest in MCFL* 12,869.62
52,697.64
Analysis of cash flow on acquisition ( ` in lakhs)

Transaction costs of the acquisition ( included in cash flows from operating activities) (1,733.73)
Net cash and bank balance acquired from the subsidiary 5,035.91
Cash Consideration paid to non-controlling shareholders (39,828.02)
Net Cash flow on acquisition (36,525.83)
From the date of acquisition, Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited has contributed ` 2,48,534.69 lakhs of revenue
and ` (2,244.36 lakhs) to the profit before tax of the Group. If the combination had taken place at the beginning of the
year, revenue from continuing operations, for the year ended 31st March 2016, would have been ` 8,20,576.97 lakhs
and the loss before tax from continuing operations, for the year ended 31st March 2016, for the Group would have been
` 16,595.89 lakhs.
* At the time of gaining of control, earlier 17.47% stake held was fair valued. Gain/(loss) on account of fair value has
been accounted for as follows in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2016.
Fair value through other comprehensive income: ( ` in lakhs)

Cost as on 31st March 2015: 10,121.73
Market value as on 31st March 2015: 16,938.34
Gain recorded in FVTOCI reserve as at 01st April 2015 (a) 6,816.59
At the time of Acquisition on 18th May, 2015

Market value as on 18th May 2015: 12,869.62
Market value as on 31st March 2015: 16,938.34
Loss recorded in FVTOCI reserve during the year ended 31st March 2016 (b) (4,068.72)
Gain/(loss) on sale/(deemed disposal) of investment (a-b)# 2,747.87
#The above has gain has been classified to Other comprehensive income and has been subsequently taken into retained
earning as reserves.
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32 A Goodwill on Consolidation
Goodwill on consolidation in the consolidated financial statements represents excess of the aggregate of the consider-
ation transferred and the amount recognised for non-controlling interests, and any previous interest held, over the net
identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
(` in Lakhs)
Investment in Particulars 31st March 2017 31st March 2016 1st April 2015
1 Zuari Agri Sciences Limited* (a) Cost of Investment 1,417.60 1,417.60 1,417.60
(b) Parent Company’s share in (377.78) (377.78) (377.78)
Net Assets
Sub-Total (1) Goodwill (a-b) 1,795.38 1,795.38 1,795.38
2 Zuari Fertilisers and (a) Cost of Investment 5.00 5.00 5.00

Chemicals Limited* (b) Parent Company’s share in (32.60) (32.60) (32.60)
Net Assets
Sub-Total (2) Goodwill (a-b) 37.60 37.60 37.60
3 Zuari Speciality Fertilisers (a) Cost of Investment 1,332.33 1,332.33 -
Limited (b) Fair Value of previously 1,108.00 1,108.00 -
held stake
(c) Parent Company’s share in 810.99 810.99 -
Net Assets
Sub-Total (3) Goodwill (a+b-c) 1,629.34 1,629.34 -
Total (1+2+3) Total Goodwill (1+2+3) 3,462.32 3,462.32 1,832.98
* In case of Zuari Agri Sciences Limited & Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, Group has availed the exemption
given in Ind AS - 101 and have carried its previous GAAP balances in these consolidated financial statements.
33 Material partly-owned subsidiaries
Financial information of subsidiaries that have material non-controlling interests is provided below:
Proportion of equity interest held by non-controlling interests:
Country of
Name incorporation
2017 2016
and operation
Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited India 46.97% 46.97%
Information regarding non-controlling interest
Accumulated balances of material non-controlling interest: (` in Lakhs)

Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited 36,442.95 35,525.92
Total Comprehensive Income/ (loss) allocated to material non-controlling interest:

Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited 916.99 (855.70)
The summarised financial information of the subsidiary is provided below. This information is based on amounts before inter
- company eliminations.
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Summarised statement of profit and loss for the year ended 31st March 2017 and 31st March 2016
( ` in lakhs)
Revenue 252,930.96 248,534.69
Cost of raw material and components consumed 108,782.43 98,254.10
Purchases of Stock in trade 68,638.78 87,612.70
Other expenses 59,403.57 55,399.21
Finance costs 13,094.26 9,513.04
Profit/ (loss) before tax 3,011.92 (2,244.36)
Income tax 1,070.45 (580.42)
Profit/(loss) for the year 1,941.47 (1,663.94)
Other Comprehensive income/(loss) for the year 10.64 (157.68)
Total comprehensive income/(loss) 1,952.11 (1,821.62)
Attributable to non-controlling interests 916.99 (855.70)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (334.03)
Summarised balance sheet as at 31st March 2017 and 31st March 2016
( ` in lakhs)
Inventories and cash and cash equivalents (current) 31,871.08 23,704.56
Property, plant and equipment and other non-current financial assets (non-current) 64,831.92 66,601.78
Trade Receivable and other current assets 129,357.99 155,039.32
Trade and other payable (current) (62,890.46) (68,596.01)
Non Current liabilities (3,148.87) (2,564.38)
Interest-bearing loans and borrowing and deferred tax liabilities (non-current) (117,618.28) (133,733.92)
Total equity 42,403.38 40,451.35
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interest (Refer Note 32 (ii)) 36,442.91 35,525.92

* As per books of accounts of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited
Summarised Cash Flow information as at 31st March 2017 and 31st March 2016
( ` in lakhs)
31st March 2017 31st March 2016*
Operating 36,852.93 (30,232.74)
Investing (2,005.83) (4,911.83)
financing (29,353.97) 34,674.91
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 5,493.13 (469.66)
* Cash flow information as at 31st March 2016 is for the period June’15 to March’16, which represents the post acquisition
period.
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34 Interest in Joint Venture
(i) The Group has a 50% interest in Zuari Maroc Phosphate Private Limited, a joint venture engaged in the business as an
investment company and to acquire and hold and otherwise deal in shares, stocks, debentures . The Group’s interest in
Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited is accounted for using the equity method in the consolidated financial statements.
Summarised financial information of the joint venture, based on its Ind AS financial statements, and reconciliation with
the carrying amount of the investment in consolidated financial statements are set out below:
Summarised balance sheet as at 31st March 2017:

( ` in lakhs)
Current assets, including cash and cash equivalents ` 1,536.55 336,675.93 366,794.88 270,091.42
lakhs ( 31st March 2016: ` 3,559.14 lakhs, 01st April 2015: ` 4,780.42
lakhs)
Non-current assets, including advance tax ` 3,168.01 lakhs 162,341.02 157,706.58 132,430.98
( 31st March 2016 : ` 3,267.84 lakhs, 01st April 2015 : ` 2,292.29
lakhs)
Current liabilities (301,917.63) (332,769.96) (217,624.88)
Non Controlling Interest (24,362.00) (22,618.48) (21,209.73)
Non-current liabilities, including borrowing ` 34,655.73 lakhs (31st (36,121.85) (39,644.01) (40,018.84)
March 2016: ` 38,179.94 lakhs, 01st April 2015: ` 39,501.33 lakhs)
Equity 136,615.47 129,469.02 123,668.95
Proportion of the Group’s ownership 50% 50% 50%
Carrying amount of the investment 68,307.73 64,734.51 61,834.48
Summarised statement of profit and loss of Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited:
( ` in lakhs)
For the year For the year
ended ended
Revenue 374,952.96 483,772.61
Cost of raw materials consumed (221,955.55) (314,371.15)
Purchases of Stock in trade (28,093.31) (61,837.76)
Changes in inventories of finished goods, stock-in-trade and work in progress 757.71 7,902.85
Excise duty on sale of goods (2,923.77) (3,213.09)
Depreciation & amortization (11,305.62) (12,324.98)
Finance cost (24,200.49) (19,255.90)
Employee benefit (5,830.26) (2,897.49)
Other expense (62,218.70) (71,219.71)
Profit before Exceptional items & tax 19,182.97 6,555.38
Exceptional Items (6,092.07) (577.75)
Profit before tax 13,090.90 5,977.63
Income tax expense (4,428.71) 533.59
Profit for the year 8,662.19 6,511.22
Other Comprehensive Income 227.79 697.59
Total comprehensive income for the year (continuing operations) 8,889.98 7,208.81
Share of Non controlling interest in Total comprehensive income 1,743.52 1,408.75
Total comprehensive income 7,146.46 5,800.06
Proportion of the Group’s ownership 50% 50%
Group’s share of Total Comprehensive Income for the year 3,573.23 2,900.03
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( ` in lakhs)
Contingent Liabilities & Capital Commitments* 31st March 2017 31st March 2016 1st April 2015
1 Claims/demand raised by Government Authorities**
a. Claims/demand raised by Income Tax Authorities 5,961.35 5,469.96 4,165.71
b. Claims/demand raised by Sales Tax Authorities 10,825.10 10,901.73 9,949.59
2 Other Claims against the Company not acknowledged as 2,393.40 2,309.00 913.87
debts**
3 Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed 3,779.00 5,344.44 8,624.44
on capital account not provided for
* Being share of the Group in the Joint Company.

**Based on discussions with the solicitors / favourable decisions in similar cases / legal opinions taken by the Group,
the Management believes that the Group has a good chance of success in the above mentioned cases and hence, no
provision there against is considered necessary. The above has been compiled based on the information and records
available with the Group.
ii. Interest in Joint Venture

The Group has a 30% interest in MCA Phosphates Pte. Limited having country of incorporation as Singapore, which is
Joint venture of the Parent Company with Mitshibushi Corporation to acquire Fasfatos delpacifico S.A. (FOSPAC), which
is engaged in the exploration & manufacture of rock phosphates. MCA Phosphates Pte. Limited is a private entity that is
not listed on any public exchange. The Group’s interest in MCA Phosphates Pte. Limited is accounted for using the equity
method in the consolidated financial statements. The following table illustrates the summarised financial information of
the Group’s investment in MCA Phosphates Pte.Limited:
Summarised balance sheet as at 31st March 2017:

( ` in lakhs)
Current assets, including cash and cash equivalents ` 177.66 lakhs 179.60 47.97 97.99
(31st March 2016: ` 46.00 lakhs, 01st April 2015: ` 97.99 lakhs)
Non-current assets 39,291.60 41,094.37 35,679.57
Current liabilities (42.15) (42.22) (39.67)
Equity 39,429.05 41,100.12 35,737.89
Proportion of the Group’s ownership 30% 30% 30%
Carrying amount of the investment 11,828.71 12,330.04 10,721.37
Summarised statement of profit and loss of MCA Phosphates Pte. Limited:

( ` in lakhs)
For the year For the year
ended 31st ended 31st
March 2017 March 2016
Revenue - -
Operating expenses (132.17) (55.33)
Share of loss of associate (633.87) (2,340.88)
Profit/(loss) before tax (766.04) (2,396.21)
Income tax expense - -
Profit/(loss) for the year (766.04) (2,396.21)
Other Comprehensive Income/(loss) (905.05) 2,104.73
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year (1,671.09) (291.48)
30% 30%
Group’s share of Total Comprehensive Income for the year (501.33) (87.44)
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iii. Interest in Joint Venture

The Group had 50% interest in Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited ( formerly known as Zuari Rotem Speciality Fertilisers
Limited, a joint venture engaged in the manufacture of water soluble fertilisers . The Group acquired further 50% stake on
10th December, 2015 resulting in gaining 100% control over the entity. The Group’s interest in Zuari Speciality fertilisers
Limited is accounted for using the equity method in the consolidated financial statements till 10th December, 2015.
Summarised financial information of the joint venture, based on its Ind AS financial statements, and reconciliation with
the carrying amount of the investment in consolidated financial statements are set out below:
Summarised balance sheet as at 31st March 2017: ` in lakhs ` in lakhs

30th November 01st April
2015 2015
Current assets, including cash and cash equivalents ` 17.01 lakhs (01st April 2015:
1,935.78 2,077.03
` 31.03 lakhs)
Non-current assets, including advance tax ` 3,168.01 lakhs ( 31st March 2016 :
1,553.20 1,574.31
` 3,267.84 lakhs, 01st April 2015 : ` 18.81 lakhs)
Current liabilities (2,565.74) (2,530.64)
Non-current liabilities, including borrowing ` 34,655.73 lakhs (31st March 2016:
(155.75) (159.23)
` 38,179.94 lakhs, 01st April 2015: ` 39,501.33 lakhs)
Elimination of unrealized profit on closing stock (46.88)
Equity 767.49 914.59
Proportion of the Group’s ownership 50% 50%
Carrying amount of the investment 383.74 457.30
35. Gratuity and other post-employment benefit plans

(` in Lakhs)
Particulars
FUNDED UNFUNDED
- Gratuity Plan- Asset/ (Liability)* (1,473.22) (1,456.54) (134.52) (18.49) (18.25) (26.47)
- Provident Fund -Asset** 227.93 216.41 179.81 - - -
- Post Retirement Medical Benefit Plan - (Liability) (50.56) (132.89) - - - -
Total (1,295.85) (1,373.02) 45.29 (18.49) (18.25) (26.47)
* Plan assets of `127.98 lakhs (31st March 2016: `142.69 lakhs) have been recognised in financial assets in respect of the Parent
Company.
** Plan assets of ` 227.93 lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 216.41 lakhs and 01st April 2015: ` 179.81 lakhs) have not been recognised in
the financial statements, as the surplus of the trust, is distributable among the beneficiaries of the provident fund trust.
a) Gratuity
The Group has a defined benefit gratuity plan. Every employee who has completed five years or more of service gets
a gratuity on departure at 15 days salary (last drawn salary) for each completed year of service.
In respect of the Parent Company and two of the subsidiary companies, scheme is funded with an insurance company in the
form of a qualifying insurance policy.
b) Provident Fund
As per Ind-AS 19, Employee Benefits, provident funds set up by employers, which requires interest shortfall to be met by
the employer, needs to be treated as defined benefit plan. During the current year, actuarial valuation of Provident Fund
was carried out in accordance with the guidance note issued by Actuary Society of India.
c) Post Retirement Medical Benefit Plan
The Parent Company has a defined benefit post retirement medical benefit plan, for its employees. The Parent Company
provides medical benefit to those employees who leave the services of the Company on retirement. As per the plan, retired
employee and the spouse will be covered till the age of 85 years and the dependent children till they attain the age of 25 years.
In case of death of retired employee, the spouse will be covered till the age of 85 years and the dependent children till they
attain the age of 25 years. The plan is not funded by the Parent Company.
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The following tables summarise the components of net benefit expense recognised in the statement of profit or loss and the
funded status and amounts recognised in the balance sheet for the respective plans:
Net employee benefit expense (recognized in Employee Cost) for the year ended 31st March, 2017
(` in Lakhs)
Gratuity
Particulars 2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16
FUNDED UNFUNDED
Current Service Cost 218.41 193.48 3.51 4.67
Past Service Cost - 31.66 - -
Net Interest Cost 114.90 119.15 1.46 2.37
Total 333.31 344.29 4.97 7.04
` in Lakhs
Post retirement
2016-17 2015-16
Current Service Cost - -
Past Service Cost - 121.62
Net Interest Cost 10.62 11.27
Total 10.62 132.89
Amount recognised in Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31st March, 2017
(` in Lakhs)
Gratuity
Particulars 2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16
FUNDED UNFUNDED
Actuarial (gain)/ loss on obligations (7.90) 51.37 1.39 (3.00)
Return on plan assets (excluding amounts included in net interest (65.65) (30.89) - -
expense)
Experience Variance (i.e. actual experience vs assumptions) - - 1.88 (15.52)
Total (73.55) 20.48 3.27 (18.52)
(` in Lakhs)
Post retirement
2016-17 2015-16
Total (92.95) -
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Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation for the year ended 31st March, 2017 are as follows:
Particulars 2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16
FUNDED UNFUNDED
Opening defined obligation 4,233.44 4,215.35 18.26 29.96
Current service cost 218.41 193.48 3.51 4.69
Interest cost 330.82 322.92 1.46 2.36
Re-measurement (or Actuarial) (gain) / loss arising from : - - - -
- change in demographic assumptions 6.14 - 1.23 (2.82)
- change in financial assumptions 45.40 (52.87) 1.88 (15.52)
- experience variance (i.e. Actual experiences (44.18) (169.47) (1.72) -
assumptions)
Benefits paid (619.84) (590.50) 0.16 (0.23)
Net transfer liability (27.72) 9.17 - -
Actuarial (gains) / losses on obligation (15.25) 273.71 - (0.18)
Acquisition adjustment - - (6.29) -
Past service cost - 31.65 - -
Defined benefit obligation 4,127.22 4,233.44 18.49 18.26

Opening defined obligation 11,832.62 10,895.97
Interest cost 1,009.25 930.07
Contributions by Employee / plan participants 614.30 632.23
Benefits Paid out of funds (2341.85) (1245.67)
Actuarial (gain)/ loss on obligations 12.57 15.09
Settlements / transfer in 166.82 359.86
Defined benefit obligation 11,521.58 11,832.62
Post retirement Medical Benefit Plan: (` in Lakhs)

Opening defined obligation 132.89 -
Current service cost - -
Past service cost - 121.62
Transfer In - -
Benefits paid - -
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Changes in the fair value of plan assets are as follows:
TOTAL
Particulars
2016-17 2015-16
Fair value of plan assets 2,776.90 2,713.80
Adjustment of Opening balance - 0.64
Contribution by Employer 215.36 418.28
Benefits paid (619.84) (590.51)
Service cost (Transfer in) - -
Service cost (Transfer in) - -
The Group expects to contribute ` 8.26 lakhs (31st March 2016 : `135.17 lakhs) to gratuity fund in the financial year 2017-18.

Opening fair value of plan assets 12,049.03 11,075.78
Employer Contribution 227.87 245.07
Plan participants/ Employee contribution 614.30 632.23
Benefits paid (2341.85) (1245.67)
Settlements / Transfer in 188.49 349.80
The Parent Company expects to Contribute `250.65 lakhs (31st March 2016 : `269.57 lakhs) to provident fund trust in the finan-
cial year 2017-18.
Gratuity (` in Lakhs)
Investment with insurer (Life Insurance Corporation of India) 2,654.00 2,776.90
Provident Fund (Managed Through Trust) (` in Lakhs)

Self managed investments 11,749.51 12,049.03
The overall expected rate of return is determined based on the market prices prevailing at that date, applicable to the
period over which the obligation is to be settled. These rates are different from the actual rate of return during the current
year.
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Investment pattern in plan assets:
Gratuity Provident fund
Particulars
2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16
Funds managed by insurance companies 100% 100% 100% 100%
The principal assumptions used in determining benefit obligation for the Company’s plans are shown below:
Post retirement
Gratuity Provident Fund
31st March 2017 31st March 2016 31st March 2017 31st March 2016 31st March 2017 31st March 2016
Discount rate (in %) 7.5%-8% 7.75%-8% 7.50% 7.80% 7.50% 8.00%
Salary Escalation (in %) 9% for first 9% for first - - - -
2 years 2 years
and 7.5% and 7.5%
thereafter thereafter
Expected rate of return on plan assets 8% 8% - - - -
Mortality Rate (in %) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
A quantitative sensitivity analysis for significant assumption for Parent Company as at 31st March 2017 is as shown below:
Gratuity Plan
ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs
Impact on defined benefit 1,959.07 2,214.45 2,209.18 1,960.16 2,078.03 2,079.98 2,079.02 2,078.99
obligation
obligation
A quantitative sensitivity analysis for significant assumption for one of the subsidiary company as at 31st March 2017 is as shown below:
Gratuity Plan
Sensitivity Level 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
increase decrease increase decrease increase decrease increase decrease
obligation
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Sensitivity Level 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
increase decrease increase decrease increase decrease increase decrease
ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ` in lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs
obligation
Gratuity Plan
31st March 2017 31st March 2017 31st March 2017
Assumptions Discount rate Future salary increases Attrition rate
Sensitivity Level 1% increase 1% decrease 1% increase 1% decrease 1% increase 1% decrease
ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs
Impact on defined benefit obligation 6.50 7.43 4.71 4.46 0.41 0.46
Sensitivity Level 1% increase 1% decrease 1% increase 1% decrease 50% increase 50% 10% increase 10%
decrease decrease
Impact on defined benefit 4.01 5.42 5.41 4.00 4.65 4.65 4.65 4.65
obligation
Sensitivity Level 1% increase 1% decrease 1% increase 1% decrease 50% increase 50% 10% increase 10%
decrease decrease
ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ` in lakhs ìn lakhs
Impact on defined benefit 3.02 4.10 4.09 3.01 3.52 3.49 3.51 3.51
obligation
A quantitative sensitivity analysis for significant assumption for Parent Company as at 31st March 2017 is as shown below:
Provident Fund
31st March 2017
ìn lakhs ìn lakhs
188
31st March 2016
ìn lakhs ìn lakhs
Post retirement Medical Benefit Plan

ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs

ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs
The sensitivity analyses above have been determined based on a method that extrapolates the impact on defined benefit obligation as a
result of reasonable changes in key assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period.
Maturity Profile of Defined benefit obligation:
Expected cash flows over the next (valued on undiscounted basis):
Post retirement Medical

Gratuity Provident Fund
Benefit Plan
31st March 31st March 31st March 31st March 31st March 31st March
2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs ìn lakhs
Within the next 12 months (next annual reporting 760.38 1,047.84 - - 5.25 15.72
period)
Beyond 10 years 3,181.46 1,256.97 - - 25.59 83.28
Total expected payments 7,682.32 6,351.24 - - 68.92 215.16
The average duration of the defined benefit plan obligation at the end of the reporting period is 6 years (31st March 2016: 3.78-4 years).
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36. Commitments and Contingencies
a. Leases:
(i) Operating Lease:
i) The Parent Company has entered into the operating leases on certain Godown, offices and Retail outlet with
lease term between 1 to 15 years. The Parent Company has the option, under some of its leases, to lease the
assets for additional term of 3 to 5 years. There are no restrictions imposed by the lease arrangements. There
are no subleases.
The Parent Company has paid `2,534.04 lakhs (31st March 2016: `2,648.38 lakhs) during the year toward minimum
lease payment
ii) In case of subsidiaries, operating leases are mainly in the nature of lease of office premises and godowns with
no restrictions and are renewable / cancellable at the option of either of parties. There are no subleases. The
aggregate amount of operating lease payments recognized in the statement of profit and loss is `1,544.85 lakhs
(31st March 2016: ` 1,453.88 lakhs).
iii) In case of Parent Company and a subsidiary company, future minimum rental payable under non cancellable
operating lease as at 31st March are as follows:
(` in Lakhs)
Particulars
2017 2016 2015
i) Lease payments for the year 49.58 2.14 -
ii) Payable for a period not later than one year 88.06 3.38 -
iii) Payable for a period later than one year and not later than 5 years 128.10 - -
iv) Payable for the period later than 5 years - - -
(II) Finance Lease:

One of the subsidiary company had taken vehicles on finance lease. These lease are for a period of 3-5 years.
However, there is no escalation clause. Each renewal is at the option of lessee. Future minimum lease payments
(MLP) under finance leases together with the present value of the net MLP are as follows:
(` in Lakhs)
Total Minimum Lease Future interest Present value of mini-
Particulars Payments outstanding Outstanding mum lease payments
2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16
-Within one year - 3.71 - 0.05 - 3.66
-After one year but not more - - - - - -
than five years
-More than five years - - - - - -
Total - 3.71 - 0.05 - 3.66
b. Contingent Liabilities:
Claims against the group not acknowledged as debts
(` in Lakhs)
31st March 31st March 31st March
Particulars
2017 2016 2015
I Demands / Claims from Government Authorities *
(A) Demands from Income Tax Authorities

i) Demand in respect of Assessment Year 2012-2013 for which an 1,550.66 1,550.66 1,550.66
appeal is pending with CIT (Appeals) of the Parent Company
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(` in Lakhs)
Particulars
2017 2016 2015
ii) Demand in respect of Assessment Year 2013-2014 for which an 320.88 - -
appeal is pending with CIT (Appeals) of the Parent Company
iii) Disputed income tax demands relating to Assessment Years 139.75 61.18 -
2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 under appeal in relation to a
subsidiary company
iv) Disputed Income-tax liability for Assessment Year 2009-10 for a - 427.77 427.77
subsidiary company
v) Disputed Income-tax liability for Assessment Years 2008-09 & 469.88 - -
2014-15 for a subsidiary company
(B) Demands from Sales Tax Authorities - - -
i) Sales Tax Demand of a Subsidiary 2.87 2.87 -
ii) Disputed customs duty liability under appeal by subsidiary 90.60 90.60 90.60
company before CESTAT
iii) Demand Notice from Commercial Tax Department , Jaipur 96.77 96.77 124.23
towards non submission of “F Form” for the year 2010-11, 2011-
12 & 2012-13 in respect of Parent Company
iv) Demand notice from Commercial Tax Department, Jaipur 32.10 22.33 22.33
towards Excess Input Tax Credit availed for the year 2011-12 in
respect of Parent Company
v) Demand notice from Commercial Tax Department, Madhya 2.48 2.48 -
Pradesh towards non submission of “C Form” for the year 2013-
14 of the Parent Company.
vi) Demand notice from Commercial Tax Department, Maharashtra 1.81 - -
towards non submission of “F Form” for the year 2012-13 of the
Parent Company.
vii) Demand notice from commercial tax department Kerala 15.52 - -
towards Conceded an interstate stock transfer (Out) of taxable
items for the year 2009-10 of the Parent Company
viii) Demand notice from Customs department, Mumbai towards 26.10 26.10 26.10
non eligibility of exemption under notification no. 04/06-
CE dt. 01/03/2006(as amended by notification no. 4/2011-
CE dt. 01/03/2011) towards Counter-Vailing Duty (CVD)
for the imports at Navasheva port for the period 24.3.2011
to 02.12.2011. Appeal filed with West Zonal Branch of the
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal at Mumbai
for waiver of pre-deposit and penalty. Tribunal has passed order
in favour of assessee directing the Parent Company to deposit
` 1.00 lacs and pre-deposit of penalty is waived and recovery
thereof is stayed during the pendency of the appeal. Also the
impugned order was set aside and matter is remanded to the
Commissioner (Appeals) for deciding the appeal on merit.
Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) uphold order passed by
the Additional Commissioner of Customs (Import) and rejected
the Appeal. Appeal filed before CESTAT Mumbai against the
impugned order.
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(` in Lakhs)
Particulars
2017 2016 2015
ix) Demand notice from Customs Department, Chennai towards 284.74 284.74 284.74
denial of import of MOP at concessional rate of duty for the
period 01.04.2001 to 28.02.2006. The Parent Company has filed
appeal with South Regional branch of the Customs, Excise and
Service Tax Appellate Tribunal at Bangalore for waiver of pre-
deposit and stay of impugned order.
x) Demand notice from Customs Department, Chennai towards 148.28 148.28 148.28
denial of import of MOP at concessional rate of duty for the
period 2002-03 and 2003-04. Appeal filed with South Regional
branch of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate
Tribunal at Bangalore for waiver of pre-deposit and stay of
impugned order by the Parent Company
xi) Customs Duty Differential on finalised Bill of Entries-Dharamatar 67.37 67.37 67.37
Port-Order by Deputy Commissioner of Customs(P) Alibaug
Division in respect of Parent Company. Impugned order is
annulled by Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) with directions
to the lower authority to adhere to the directions of the Hon’ble
High Court of Bombay and pass a speaking order on merits.
xii) The Parent Company had a long term agreement for supply 3,551.12 2,050.29 771.54
of water with Public Works Deptt (PWD), Government of Goa
(GOG) dated October 20, 2006 which is valid upto 31st March
2016. Since PWD was not able to supply the daily required
quantity of 10000 M3, the Parent Company had entered into
another agreement on March 28, 2014 with Water Resource
Deptt (WRD), Govt of Goa. Consequently, the Parent Company
had made representation for revision in the Contract with
PWD, GOG for revision of minimum daily quantity from 8500
M3 to 1500 M3 effective May 1, 2014, however in absence of
revision in agreement PWD, GOG has continued with raising
invoices with daily minimum quantity of 8500 M3. The Parent
Company is given to understand that proposal for revision of
the agreement with PWD, GOG is in active consideration, hence
Parent Company has been paying them monthly for minimum
quantity of 1500 M3.
II Other claims against the Group not acknowledged as debts* - - -
i) Claims against the Group not acknowledged as debts 1.23 88.02 152.40
ii) Bonus for 2014-15 pursuant to amendment to Payment of Bonus 6.03 6.03 -
Act, 1965 of subsidiary of subsidiary Company
* Based on discussions with the solicitors/ favourable decisions in similar cases/ legal opinions taken by the Group,
the Management does not expect these claims to succeed and hence, no provision there against is considered
necessary.
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(` In lakhs)
Particulars
2017 2016 2015
III. Aggregate amount of guarantees issued by the banks to various 14,834.37 16,211.99 18,179.49
Government Authorities and Others**
**In respect of Parent Company, bank guarantees of `12,522.48 lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 15,497.92 lakhs, 31st March
2015: ` 17,430.38) are secured by a charge created by way of hypothecation on the current assets, both present and
future, wherever situated pertaining to the Parent Company and the Parent Company’s present and future book
debts outstanding, moneys receivable, claims, bills, contracts, engagements, rights and assets.
IV. The Parent Company has given a letter of Comfort to Ratnakar Bank Limited for the purpose of facilitating the loans
of `Nil (31st March 2016:` 2,000 lakhs) (31st March 2015:` 2,000 lakhs) taken by Gobind Sugar Mills Limited.
V. In respect of Parent Company, Guarantee issued by the Ratnakar Bank Limited of `Nil (31st March 2016: `Nil) (31st
March 2015: `3,075 lakhs) in favour of ICICI Securities Limited for the purpose of compliance with the provisions of
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations for making
public offer to the shareholders of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited.
VI. The Parent Company had received a demand of ` 5,293 lakhs from Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) toward
Take or Pay obligation. Even prior to receiving this demand, the Company has represented to GAIL to reduce
the annual contractual quantity based on which the Company is confident that the Take or Pay amount will be
substantial lower. Further, in terms of Contract with GAIL, this Take or Pay amount can be utilised for future Make
up Gas supplies. The Parent Company is in discussion with GAIL to reduce / waive the Take or Pay charges, hence no
provision has been made for the aforesaid demand amount.
c. Capital commitment: (` In lakhs)

Particulars
2017 2016 2015
Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital ac-
7,302.01 6,971.63 8,398.61
count not provided for
Commitment and Contingent liabilities of joint ventures*

Contingent liabilities not provided for: (` In lakhs)
2017 2016 2015
1. Claims/demand raised by Government Authorities**
a. Claims/demand raised by Income Tax Authorities 5,961.35 5,469.96 4,165.71
b. Claims/demand raised by Sales Tax Authorities 10,825.10 10,901.73 9,949.59
2. Other claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts** 2,393.40 2,309.00 913.87
3. Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital
3,779.00 5,344.44 8,624.44
account not provided for
* Being share of the Group in the Joint Company

* * Based on discussion with the solicitors/favourable decisions in similar cases / legal opinions taken by the
group, the management believes that the Group has a good chance of success in the above mentioned cases
and hence no provision there against is considered necessary. The above has been compiled based on the
information and records available with the Group.
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37. Related party transactions
In accordance with the requirements of Ind AS - 24 'Related Party Disclosures', names of the related parties, related party
relationship, transactions and outstanding balances including commitments where control exits and with whom transactions
have taken place during reported periods are:
(i) Joint ventures of the Group
1 Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited.
2 Paradeep Phosphates Limited – Subsidiary of Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited.
3 Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited(upto 10th December 2015)
4 MCA Phosphates Pte Limited
(ii) Associate of the Group

1 Fosfatos del Pacifico S.A.
(iii) Key Management Personnel of the Group

1 Mr. Saroj Kumar Poddar - Chairman
2 Mr. Kapil Mehan – Managing Director of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (w.e.f. 1st April 2015)
3 Mr. N. Suresh Krishnan – Managing Director of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (upto 31st March, 2015)
(Non-Executive Director thereafter)
4 Mr. Akshay Poddar - Non-Executive Director
5 Mr. V.Seshadri - Vice President - Finance (till June'16)
6 Mr. Sandeep Agrawal - Chief Financial Officer (w.e.f. 1st June 2016)
7 Mr. R.Y. Patil - Chief General Manager and Company Secretary (till May 2016)
8 Mr. R.Y. Patil - Vice President and Company Secretary (w.e.f June 2016)
9 Mr. Marco Wadia - Independent Director
10 Mr. Gopal Krishna Pillai - Independent Director
11 Mr. J.N. Godbole - Independent Director
12 Ms. Kiran Dhingra - Independent Director
(iv) Parties having significant influence

1 Zuari Global Limited
2 Indian Furniture Products Limited
3 Soundaryaa IFPL Interiors Limited – Joint Venture of Indian Furniture Products Limited w.e.f. 4th December, 2014
4 Simon India Limited
5 Zuari Management Services Limited
6 Zuari Infraworld India Limited
7 Zuari Infra Middle East Limited – Subsidiary of Zuari Infraworld India Limited w.e.f. 10th September, 2014
8 SJM Elysium Properties LLC(Subsidiary of Zuari Infra Middle East Limited w.e.f 21/12/2015).
9 Zuari Finserv Private Limited (formerly known as Horizon View Developers Private Limited) w.e.f October 21, 2016
10 Globex Limited (upto 30th October, 2015 liquidated thereafter)
11 Zuari Investments Limited
12 Zuari Insurance Brokers Limited- Subsidiary of Zuari Investments Limited
13 Zuari Commodity Trading Limited- Subsidiary of Zuari Investments Limited
14 Zuari Sugar and Power Limited - Subsidiary of Zuari Investments Limited (up to 14th January 2015 and thereafter
wholly owned subsidiary of Zuari Global Limited)
15 Gobind Sugar Mills Limited – Subsidiary of Zuari Investments Limited
16 Zuari Indian Oiltanking Private Limited- Joint Venture of Zuari Global Limited.
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17 Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited (Joint Venture of Zuari Infraworld India Limited)
18 Rosewood Agencies Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
19 Neobeam Agents Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
20 Mayapur Commercial Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
21 Nexus Vintrade Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
22 Bahubali Tradecomm Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
23 Hopeful Sales Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
24 Divine Realdev Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
25 Kushal Infraproperty Private Limited (Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
26 Beatle Agencies Private Limited(Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
27 Suhana Properties Private Limited(Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
28 Saket Mansions Private Limited(Subsidiary of Braj bhumi Nirmaan Private Limited)
29 Murari Enclave Private Limited (100% subsidiary of Rosewood Agencies Private Limited) Ceased to be subsidiary
w.e.f 29/03/16
30 Damodar Enclave Private Limited (100% subsidiary of Neobeam Agents Private Limited) Ceased to be subsidiary
w.e.f 16/12/15
31 Natwar Enclave Private Limited (100% subsidiary of Mayapur Commercial Private Limited) Ceased to be a subsid-
iary w.e.f 29/03/16
32 Banibihari Enclave Private Limited (100% subsidiary of Nexus Vintrade Private Limited) Ceased to be a subsidiary
w.e.f 29/3/16
33 Pranati Niketan Private Limited (Joint Venture of Zuari Infraworld India Limited)
34 Darshan Nirmaan Private Limited (Joint Venture of Zuari Infraworld India Limited)
35 Forte Furniture Products India Pvt Limited, a Joint Venture of Indian Furniture Products Limited (w.e.f 1st Feb'2017)
36 Style Spa Furniture Private Limited (IFPL & Zuari Management Services Limited each holds 50% share holding
w.e.f. 2nd January 2017)
(v) Details of Post Employment Benefit Plans managed through separate trusts (para 9 (b) (v) of Ind AS 24)
1 Zuari Industries Limited Employee Provident Fund
2 Zuari Industries Limited Senior Staff Superannuation Fund
3 Zuari Industries Limited Non Management Employees Pension Fund
4 Zuari Industries Limited Gratuity Fund
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Related Party Transaction As Per Ind AS 24
Following transactions were carried out with related parties in the ordinary course of business for the Year ended 31st March 2017
(` in Lakhs)
owned or owned or
Sl. significantly in- Key Man- significantly Key Man-
No fluenced by key agement influenced by agement
management Personnel key manage- Personnel
Influence Influence
personnel or ment personnel
their relatives or their relatives
1 Payment made on their behalf
- Zuari Management Services Limited - 1.08 - - - 81.45 - -
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited 106.46 - - - 764.91 - - -
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - 13.96 - - - - - -
- Simon India Limited - 1.04 - - - - - -
- Zuari Global Limited - - - - - 4.12 - -
- Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited - - - - - - - -
2 Payment made on our behalf
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited 394.39 - - - 96.81 - - -
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - 1.19 - - - 9.35 - -
- Zuari Management Services Limited - - - - - 12.16 - -
- Zuari Investment Limited - 0.24 - - - 0.22 - -
- Zuari Infraworld India Limited - - - - - 0.01 - -
- Mr. S.K.Poddar - - - - - - - 0.13
3 Director deposit given
- Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited - - - - 1.00 - - -
- Zuari Management Services Limited - 1.00 - - - - - -
- Zuari Global Limited - 1.00 - - - - - -
4 Director deposit received
- Zuari Management Services Limited - 1.00 - - - 1.00 - -
5 Service charges paid
- Indian Furniture Products Limited - - - - - 0.26 - -
- Zuari Infraworld India Limited - 14.32 - - - - - -
- Adventz Industries India Limited - 447.61 - - - 0.01 - -
6 Loans/ Advances given
- Zuari Infraworld India Limited - 35.01 - - - - - -
7 Transfer of Employee benefits
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited 10.87 - - - - - - -
8 Advance given received back
- Zuari Global Limited - 11,920.00 - - - - - -
9 Purchase of finished goods, raw material,
spares etc
- Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited - - - - 2,737.81 - - -
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited 16,959.23 - - - 64.72 - - -
10 Rebate received on purchase of finished
goods
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited - - - - 142.31 - - -
11 Sale of Finished Goods
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - - - - - 593.92 - -
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited 5,108.27 - - - 36.86 - - -
12 Purchase of Assets
- Indian Furniture Products Limited - 52.82 - - - 144.86 - -
- Zuari Management Services Limited - 0.70 - - - - - -
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owned or owned or
Sl. significantly in- Key Man- significantly Key Man-
No fluenced by key agement influenced by agement
management Personnel key manage- Personnel
Influence Influence
personnel or ment personnel
their relatives or their relatives
13 Interest Paid
14 Interest Accrued/Received on loan/
deposit/trade receivable
15 Service Income Received
16 Rent Paid
- Zuari Global Limited - 84.27 - - - 48.08 - -
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - 2.40 - - - - - -
17 Purchase of Shares
18 Advance given for purchase of Land
19 Income Tax given for Tax Liability
20 Dividend Paid
21 Managerial Remuneration*
- Mr. Kapil Mehan - - - 198.98 - - - 238.50
-’Mr. Sandeep Agrawal - - - 63.57 - - - -
- Mr. V.Seshadri - - - 18.47 - - - 86.89
-Mr. R.Y. Patil - - - 62.38 - - - 56.26
22 Contribution to Gratuity Fund - 210.00 - - - 422.00 - -
23 Contribution to Superannuation Fund - 182.26 - - - 285.49 - -
24 Contribution to Provident Fund (including - 763.90 - - - 811.85 - -
25 Contribution to Contributory Pension - 58.52 - - - 126.42 - -
Fund (including employees contribution)
- Zuari Indian Oiltanking Private Limited - 22.73 - - - 37.78 - -
27 Sitting fees Paid
- Mr. Saroj Kumar Poddar - - - 2.95 - - - 3.30
- Mr. Marco Wadia - - - 5.90 - - - 7.10
- Mr. Akshay poddar - - - 2.45 - - - 2.15
- Mr. Gopal Krishna Pillai - - - 3.95 - - - 2.00
- Mr. J.N. Godbole - - - 4.70 - - - 6.95
- Ms. Kiran Dhingra - - - 2.50 - - - 3.00
- Mr.N. Suresh Krishnan - - - 5.30 - - - 5.95
*As the future liability for gratuity, leave encashment and post -retirement medical benefits is provided on an actuarial basis for the Company as a whole, the
amount pertaining to the directors is not ascertainable and, therefore, not included above.
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Balance Outstanding For The Period Ended 31st March 2017 for the Group
(` in Lakhs)
Balance Outstanding for the year ended 31st March 2017 Balance Outstanding for the year ended 31st March 2016 Balance Outstanding for the year ended 1st April 2015
Enterprises Enterprises Enterprises
owned or sig- owned or sig- Key Enterpris- owned or sig-
Sl. Enterprises Enterprises Key Man-
Transaction details nificantly influ- Key Man- nificantly influ- Manage- es having nificantly influ-
No Joint having Joint having Joint agement
enced by key agement enced by key ment Signifi- enced by key
Ventures Significant Ventures Significant Ventures Person-
management Personnel management Person- cant Influ- management
Influence Influence nel
personnel or personnel or nel ence personnel or
their relatives their relatives their relatives
1 Loan/ ICD Given
- Mr. N. Suresh Krishnan - - - - 18.00
2 As Trade Payables
- Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited - - - - 18.67 - - - 18.68 - - -
- Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited - - - - - - - - 1,048.84 - - -
- Zuari Management Services Limited - - - - - - - - - 4.91 - -
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - 2.34 - - 1.18
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited 460.07 - - - 76.95 - - - 0.34 - - -
- Indian Furniture Products Limited - - - - - 27.62 - - - 7.66 - -
- Zuari Global Limited - 0.16 - - - 0.16 - - - 94.31 - -

-Zuari Investments Limited - 0.21 - - - - - - - - - -
3 As Trade Receivable/Other Receivable
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - 742.40 - - - 742.44 - - - 156.73 - -
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited 52.79 53.71 15.00
- Zuari Management Services Limited 0.83 0.83
4 As Advances Recoverable
- Simon India Limited - - - - - - - - - 0.30 - -
- Adventz Industries India Limited - - - - - 2.05 - - - 2.05 - -
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited - - - - - - - - 24.59 - - -
- Indian Furniture Products Limited - 7.14 - - - - - - - - - -
- Zuari Management Services Limited - - - - 79.05
- Zuari Infraworld India Limited - 25.37 - - - 4.67 - - - 4.68 - -
- Zuari Global Limited - 13.47 - - -
- Gulbarga Cement Limited - - - - - (0.00) - - - 0.01 - -
(` in Lakhs)
Balance Outstanding for the year ended 31st March 2017 Balance Outstanding for the year ended 31st March 2016 Balance Outstanding for the year ended 1st April 2015
Enterprises Enterprises Enterprises
owned or sig- owned or sig- Key Enterpris- owned or sig-
Sl. Enterprises Enterprises Key Man-
Transaction details nificantly influ- Key Man- nificantly influ- Manage- es having nificantly influ-
No Joint having Joint having Joint agement
enced by key agement enced by key ment Signifi- enced by key
Ventures Significant Ventures Significant Ventures Person-
management Personnel management Person- cant Influ- management
Influence Influence nel
personnel or personnel or nel ence personnel or
their relatives their relatives their relatives
- Zuari Indian Oiltanking Private Limited - 198.31 - - - 377.83 - - - 542.30 - -
6 Advance against purchase of Investment
- Zuari Global Limited - - - - - 11,920.00 - - - 11,920.00 - -
7 Interest Accrued/Received on loan/
deposit/trade receivable
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - 198.77 - - 94.37 - - - -
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited 20.08 - - - - - - - - - - -
- Mr. N. Suresh Krishnan - - - - - - - 8.76
8 Capital Advance
- Zuari Global Limited (Advance for - 3,209.13 - - - - - - - - - -
purchase of Land)
- Indian Furniture Products Limited - 700.00 - - - 700.00 - - - 692.05 - -
- Zuari Global Limited - 2,533.85 - -
10 Capital Liability
- Indian Furniture Products Limited - 11.52 - -
11 Deposit Received
- Gobind Sugar Mills Limited - 0.50 - - - 0.50 - - - 0.25 - -
12 Contribution to Provident Fund (includ- 63.03 63.79 - - - - - -
ing employees contribution)
13 Contribution to Superannuation Fund - 0.11 - - - 0.19 - -
14 Contribution to Contributory Pension - 9.24 - - - - - -

Fund (including employees contribution)
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38. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Information regarding Primary Segment Reporting as per Ind AS-108
The Group is engaged in the manufacture, sale and trading of fertilizers and seeds which according to the management, is
considered as the only business segment.
Accordingly, no separate segmental information has been provided herein.
Geographical Segments
The Group operates in India and therefore caters to the needs of the domestic market. Therefore, there is only one geographical
segment and hence, geographical
segment information is not required to be disclosed.
39 Fair Values
Set out below, the class of the carrying amounts and fair value of the Group’s financial instruments:
(` In lakhs)
Carrying value Fair value
2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015
Financial assets
Investments:
Investment in quoted equity share at FVTOCI 6,259.95 - 16,938.34 6,259.95 - 16,938.34
Investment in unquoted equity share at 1,370.80 - - 1,370.80 - -
FVTOCI
Others:
Loans and advances to related party - - - - - -
Employee loans and interest thereon 131.33 187.76 257.75 131.33 187.76 257.75
Security deposits 1,059.01 1,090.45 334.41 1,059.01 1,090.45 334.41
Others 43.50 12,143.03 12,661.75 43.50 12,143.03 12,661.75
Total financial assets 8,864.59 13,421.24 30,192.24 8,864.59 13,421.24 30,192.24
Borrowings
Long term borrowings 49,301.01 54,080.03 2,123.48 49,301.01 54,080.03 2,123.48
Others:
Derivative financial liability 9,405.33 5,983.33 1,330.77 9,405.33 5,983.33 1,330.77
Payable towards voluntary retirement 106.37 154.07 36.58 106.37 154.07 36.58
scheme
Total financial liabilities 58,812.71 60,217.42 3,490.83 58,812.71 60,217.42 3,490.83
The management assessed that cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other current financial assets, trade payables and
other current financial liabilities (except derivative financial liability, financial guarantee contracts) approximate their fair value
largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities is included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a
current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.
For financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value, the carrying amounts are equal to the fair values.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values:
(i) Derivative financial instruments - The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is determined using the forward
exchange rates at the balance sheet date. The fair value of foreign currency option contracts is determined using the Black
Scholes valuation model.
The derivatives are entered into with the banks counterparties with investment grade credit ratings.
(ii) Security deposits / Employee loans - The fair value of security deposits / employee loans approximates the carrying value
and hence, the valuation technique and inputs have not been given.
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The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement categorised within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy
together with a quantitative sensitivity analysis as at 31st March 2017 are as shown below:
Significant Range
Valuation Sensitivity of the input
unobservable (weighted
technique to fair value
inputs average)
As on 31st March 2017
Investment in Unquoted DCF WACC and WACC Increase in WACC and decrease in LTGR by 0.50%
equity share of Indian Potash Method Long Term 11.18% of would result in decrease in fair value by ` 239.76
Limited Growth Rate LTGR 4% lakhs and Decrease in WACC and increase in LTGR
(LTGR) by 0.50% would result in increase in fair value by
` 316.80 lakhs respectively.
40. Fair value measurements
(i) Financial instruments by category
Amortised Amortised Amortised
FVTPL FVTOCI FVTPL FVTOCI FVTPL FVTOCI
cost cost cost
Financial assets
Investments-
Investment in quoted equity - 6,259.95 - - - - - - 16,938.34
shares at FVTCOI
Investment in unquoted equity - 1,370.80 - - - - - - -
shares at FVTCOI
Loans and interest thereon - - 2,438.53 - - 2,381.26 - - 2,394.08

Security deposits - - 1,121.44 - - 1,143.04 - - 426.04
Trade receivables - - 346,271.17 - - 410,044.63 - - 266,690.28
Cash and cash equivalents - - 6,564.80 - - 1,174.47 - - 659.95
Bank balances other than above - - 663.60 - - 731.25 - - 421.37
Other receivables - - 21,341.71 - - 28,343.07 - - 19,404.63
Total Financial assets - 7,630.75 378,401.25 - - 443,817.72 - - 306,934.68
Borrowings - - 412,090.34 - - 492,151.17 - - 243,517.74
Trade payables - - 108,702.81 - - 87,351.46 - - 97,031.78
Derivative financial liability 9,405.33 - - 5,983.33 - 1,330.77 -
Payable for capital goods - - 767.41 - - 2,092.32 - - 757.98
Others - - 33,576.07 - - 27,344.56 - - 8,762.58
Total Financial liabilities 9,405.33 - 555,136.64 5,983.33 - 608,939.52 1,330.77 - 350,070.08
(ii) Fair value hierarchy
The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group’s assets and liabilities.
Quantitative disclosures fair value measurement hierarchy for assets as at 31st March 2017:
(ìn lakhs)
Quoted
Significant Significant
prices in
Particulars Date of observable unobserv-
Total active
Valuation inputs able inputs
markets
Assets measured at fair value:
Investment in quoted equity share at FVTOCI 31.03.2017 6,259.95 6,259.95
Investment in unquoted equity share at 31.03.2017 1,370.80 - - 1,370.80
FVTOCI

Security deposits 31.03.2017 1,059.01 - 1,059.01 -
Others 31.03.2017 43.50 - 43.50 -
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(ìn lakhs)
Quoted
prices in
Total active
markets
Quantitative disclosures, fair value measurement hierarchy for assets as at 31st March 2016:
(ìn lakhs)
Quoted
prices in
Total active
markets
Security deposits 31.03.2016 1,090.45 - 1,090.45 -
Others 31.03.2016 12,143.03 - 12,143.03 -
(ìn lakhs)
Quoted
prices in
Total active
markets
Financial guarantee contracts 31.03.2016 - - - -

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Quantitative disclosures fair value measurement hierarchy for assets as at 1st April 2015
(ìn lakhs)
Quoted
prices in
Total active
markets

Investment in quoted equity shares at FVTCOI 01.04.2015 16,938.34 16,938.34 - -
Employee loans & interest thereon 01.04.2015 257.75 - 257.75 -
Security Deposits 01.04.2015 334.41 - 334.41 -
Others 01.04.2015 12,661.75 - 12,661.75 -
Quantitative disclosures fair value measurement hierarchy for liabilities as at 1st April 2015
(ìn lakhs)
Quoted
prices in
Total active
markets
Derivative Financial Liability 01.04.2015 1,330.77 - 1,330.77 -
41 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Group’s principal financial liabilities, other than derivatives, comprise loans and borrowings, trade and other payables. The
main purpose of these financial liabilities is to finance the Group’s operations. The Group’s principal financial assets include
loans,trade and other receivables, and cash and cash equivalents that derive directly from its operations. The Group also
holds investments and enters into derivative transactions. The Group is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.
The Group’s senior management oversees the management of these risks. The Group’s risk management is carried out by a
treasury department under policies approved by the Board of Directors. The treasury department identifies, evaluates and
hedges financial risks in close co-operation with the Group’s operating units. The Board of Directors (Committee of directors
for Banking and Finance) provides written principles for overall risk management, as well as policies covering specific areas,
such as foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, use of derivative financial instruments and non-derivative financial
instruments, and investment of excess liquidity.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in
market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk, such as commodity
risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include borrowings, investments and derivative financial instruments. The
sensitivity analysis in the following sections relate to the position as at 31st March 2017 and 31st March 2016.
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The sensitivity analysis have been prepared on the basis that the amount of net debt, the ratio of fixed to floating interest
rates of the debt and derivatives and the proportion of financial instruments in foreign currencies are all constant.
The analysis exclude the impact of movements in market variables on: the carrying values of gratuity and other post
retirement obligations, provisions, and other non-financial assets.
The following assumptions have been made in calculating the sensitivity analysis:
The sensitivity of the relevant profit or loss item is the effect of the assumed changes in respective market risks. This is
based on the financial assets and financial liabilities held at 31st March 2017 and 31st March 2016.
a) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes
in market interest rates.
To updated with group specific exposures and policy of the management to mitigate these risks.
Interest rate sensitivity

The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates on that portion of loans
and borrowings affected. With all other variables held constant, the Group’s profit before tax is affected through the impact
on floating rate borrowings, as follows:
(ìn lakhs)
Increase/ Effect on
Particulars decrease in profit
basis points before tax
31st March 2017
Euro Borrowings +50 (6.22)

Euro Borrowings -50 6.22
31st March 2016

Euro Borrowings +50 (5.32)

Euro Borrowings -50 5.32
The assumed movement in basis points for the interest rate sensitivity analysis is based on the currently observable market
environment.
b) Foreign currency risk

Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate because of changes in
foreign exchange rates.
Foreign currency sensitivity

The following tables demonstrate the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in exchange rates of various currencies
with `, with all other variables held constant. The impact on the Group’s profit before tax is due to changes in the fair value
of monetary assets and liabilities including non-designated foreign currency derivatives.
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For the year ended 31st March 2017 (ìn lakhs)
Change in Effect on
Particulars foreign profit
USD +5% (1,298.92)
-5% 1,298.92
Euro +5% (62.32)
-5% 62.32
For the year ended 31st March 2016 (ìn lakhs)
Change in Effect on
Particulars foreign profit
USD +5% (2,018.18)
-5% 2,018.18
Euro +5% (53.37)
-5% 53.37
c) Commodity price risk

The Group’s operating activities require the ongoing purchase of natural gas, imported raw materials and imported
fertilisers.
(i) The Group’s operating activities require the ongoing purchase of natural gas. Natural gas being an international
commodity is subject to price fluctuation on account of the change in the crude oil prices, demand supply pattern
of natural gas and exchange rate fluctuations. The Group is not affected by the price volatility of the natural gas as
under the Urea pricing formula the cost of natural gas is pass through if the consumption of natural gas is with in the
permissible norm for manufacturing of Urea.
(ii) The Group deals in purchase of imported fertilisers (i.e. DAP and MOP), which are imported by the Group and sold
in the domestic market. The import prices of these goods are governed by international prices. There is a price and
material availability risk, which may not be in line to meet the domestic market requirement. The risk is also with
domestic manufacturers whose costing is based on majorly imported raw materials and small value-add. However, a
dynamic alignment of procurement to sales and constant review of market conditions and competitors costing help
in mitigating the impact.
(iii) The Group also deals in purchase of imported raw materials (i.e. P2O5, Ammonia, Potash and Urea), which are
imported by the Group and used in the manufacturing of NPK. The import prices of these materials are governed by
international prices. There is a price and material availability risk.
Equity price risk

Applicability
The Group’s listed and non-listed equity securities are susceptible to market price risk arising from uncertainties about
future values of the investment securities. The Group manages the equity price risk through diversification and by placing
limits on individual and total equity instruments. Reports on the equity portfolio are submitted to the Group’s senior
management on a regular basis. The Group’s Board of Directors reviews and approves all equity investment decisions.
At the reporting date, the exposure to unlisted equity securities at fair value was `1,370.80 lakhs. Sensitivity analyses of
these investments have been provided in Note 33.
At the reporting date, the exposure to listed equity securities at fair value was ` 6,259.95 lakhs. A decrease of 5% on the
BSE market price could have an impact of approximately ` 313.01 lakhs on the OCI or equity attributable to the Group.
An increase of 5% in the value of the listed securities would also impact OCI and equity. These changes would not have
an effect on profit or loss.
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Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract,
leading to a financial loss. The Group is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily trade receivables)
and from its financing activities, including deposits with banks and financial institutions, foreign exchange transactions
and other financial instruments.
a) Trade receivables
The Group receivables can be classified into two categories, one is from the customers into the market and second
one is from the Government in the form of subsidy. As far as Government portion of receivables are concerned,
credit risk is nil. For market receivables from the customers, the Group extends credit to customers in normal course
of business. The Group considers factors such as credit track record in the market and past dealings for extension
of credit to customers. The Group monitors the payment track record of the customers. Outstanding customer
receivables are regularly monitored. The Group evaluates the concentration of risk with respect to trade receivables
as low, as its customers are located in several jurisdictions and operate in largely independent markets. The Group
has also taken security deposits from its customers, which mitigate the credit risk to some extent.
b) Financial instruments and cash deposits
Credit risk from balances with banks and financial institutions is managed by the Group’s treasury department in
accordance with the guidelines framed by the board of directors of the Group. Guidelines broadly covers the
selection criterion and over all exposure which the Group can take with a particular financial institution or bank.
Further the guideline also covers the limit of overall deposit which the Group can make with a particular bank or
financial institution. The Group does not maintain the significant amount of cash and deposits other than those
required for its day to day operations.
Liquidity risk
The Group’s objective is to maintain optimum levels of liquidity to meet its cash and collateral requirements at
all times. The Group relies on a mix of borrowings and excess operating cash flows to meet its needs for funds. The
current committed lines of credit are sufficient to meet its short to medium/ long term expansion needs. The
Group monitors rolling forecasts of its liquidity requirements to ensure it has sufficient cash to meet operational
needs while maintaining sufficient headroom on its undrawn committed borrowing facilities at all times so that
the Group does not breach borrowing limits or covenants (where applicable) on any of its borrowing facilities.
The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities based on contractual undiscounted
payments.
(` in lakhs)
Less than
Particulars 1-3 Years 3-5 years > 5 years Total
1 Year
Year ended 31 March 2017
st
Borrowings 3,80,373.84 43,490.92 4,717.39 1,094.67 4,29,676.82

Trade and other payables 1,08,702.81 - - - 1,08,702.81
Derivatives and embedded derivatives 8,684.38 586.09 134.86 - 9,405.33
5,14,411.66 44,157.07 4,878.56 1,094.67 5,64,541.96
Borrowings 4,50,829.56 32,917.46 19,577.86 1,395.56 5,04,720.44
Other financial liabilities 16,713.57 102.90 49.49 1.68 16,867.64
Derivatives and embedded derivatives 4,818.18 787.39 368.44 9.32 5,983.33
5,59,712.77 33,807.75 19,995.79 1,406.56 6,14,922.87
Year ended 1st April 2015
Borrowings 2,41,894.24 1,000.00 1,000.00 123.49 2,44,017.73
Derivatives and embedded derivatives 1,330.77 - - - 1,330.77
3,49,240.78 1,032.54 1,004.03 123.49 3,51,400.84
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42 Capital management
For the purpose of the Group’s capital management, capital includes issued equity capital, share premium and all other equity
reserves attributable to the equity holders of the parent. The primary objective of the Group’s capital management is to
maximise the shareholder value.
The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions and the
requirements of the financial covenants. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the dividend payment
to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. The Group monitors capital using a gearing ratio, which is
net debt divided by total capital plus net debt. The Group includes within net debt, interest bearing loans and borrowings,
trade and other payables, less cash and cash equivalents.
(` in lakhs)
Particulars At 31st At 31st At 1st April
March 2017 March 2016 2015
Total Borrowings (Refer Note 12 A & Note 12B) 4,29,676.82 5,04,720.44 2,44,017.73
Trade payables (Refer Note 13) 1,08,702.82 8,7351.47 97,031.77
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (Refer Note 10) (6,564.80) (1,174.47) (659.95)
Net debts 5,31,814.84 59,0897.44 3,40,389.55
Equity 1,30,649.17 1,34,731.84 1,27,401.11

Total Capital 1,30,649.17 1,34,731.84 1,27,401.11
Capital and net debt 6,62,464.01 7,25,629.28 4,67,790.66
Gearing ratio (%) 80% 81% 73%
In order to achieve this overall objective, the Group’s capital management, amongst other things, aims to ensure that it meets
financial covenants attached to the interest-bearing loans and borrowings that define capital structure requirements. Breaches
in meeting the financial covenants would permit the bank to immediately call loans and borrowings. There have been no
breaches in the financial covenants of any interest-bearing loans and borrowing in the current period.
No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes for managing capital during the years ended 31st March 2017
and 31st March 2016.
43. In respect of Parent Company and subsidiary of subsidiary, based on the circulars received for revision in uniform freight
relating to secondary freight and direct road movement, the Group has, during the year, accrued additional freight subsidy
income of ` 559.03 lakhs (upto Previous year ` 4,244.84 lakhs) relating to Urea and ` Nil (upto Previous year ` 4,047.27 lakhs) for
Phosphoric and Potassic Fertilisers, for which the claims are yet to be submitted.
Further, during the year, Ministry has issued notification for revised freight rates for the period from 2008-09 onwards. The
Parent Company has accrued a liability of ` 365.90 lakhs towards freight subsidy.
Since the performa/ format for raising the bills is still awaited, the amount of ` 8, 485.24 lakhs is still pending for collection. The
Group is hopeful to realize the above entire amount of ` 8,485.24 lakhs.
44. The Parent Company is carrying receivable of ` 2577.95 lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 2712.87 lakhs) on account of claim raised on
a product supplier for loss suffered on purchase of material which did not meet the specified standards. During the current
year, the Parent Company has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the supplier whereby the supplier
has agreed to give rebate for adverse market condition during the earlier period. However, the supplier has not confirmed the
receivable amount.
45. Department of Fertilizers (DOF), Government of India, issued an office memorandum dated July 8, 2013, whereby Imported
Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers dispatched by the Fertiliser companies to their warehouse for onward sale during
the month of February and March 2013 without having any supply plan issued by DOF was regularized as per Nutrient Based
Subsidy (NBS) rates applicable for the year 2013-14. However, these NBS rates, as per the Government of India’s policy, are
notified after approval by Cabinet Committee for Economic Affairs (CCEA) before the start of financial year and therefore,
cannot be changed before next financial year. Accordingly, the Parent Company had recognized `1,949.03 lakhs in the earlier
year’s being the difference between the applicable NBS rates of 2012-13 and 2013-14 for the dispatches made to its warehouse
during February and March 2013 but sold in 2012-13 and 2013-14 respectively. The Parent Company is in discussions with the
Department of Fertilisers for receiving the short amount of subsidy and, if required, take appropriate legal steps to recover
the aforesaid differential subsidy amount. The Parent Company is hopeful to realise the aforesaid subsidy amount, hence no
provision for aforesaid amount of `1,949.03 lakhs has been made in the accounts.
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46. In case of a subsidiary company (joint venture upto 10th December 2015) has been granted Eligibility Certificate by the
Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra vide letter No JDI/PUNE/PSI-2007/EC-12/2012/732 dated 19-7-2012. As
per the Eligibility Certificate, the Joint Venture is entitled to:
(a) Electricity Duty Exemption for a period of 15 years from date of Commercial production.
(b) 25% refund of annual VAT and CST liability (after set-off ) on sale of manufactured goods.
In terms of the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS 20) “Accounting for Government Grants”, the eligible incentive is
considered as a capital grant and has been set-up as deferred income, being recognised in the statement of profit and
loss over the life of the eligible fixed assets.
Incentive receivable in respect of VAT and CST liability aggregating to `136.45 lakhs as at 31st March 2017 has been set
up as deferred income and is being recognised in the statement of profit and loss on systematic basis over the life of the
eligible fixed assets. During the year, `17.06 lakhs (31st March 2016: `5.27 lakhs (being proportionate share of Group) has
been credited to the statement of profit and loss. The subsidiary company received an amount of `Nil [31st March 2016:
`11.87 lakhs from the sales tax department as refund claims.
Incentive in respect of electricity duty exemption is accounted for during the year as a reduction from the electricity
charges i.e. the electricity charges recognised in note 26 are considered net of electricity duty as per payments made
to the electricity board.
47. In respect of one of the subsidiary company, the company is planning to set up a Phosphatic fertilizer plant in Ras-Al-
Khaimah (RAK) in United Arab Emirates in collaboration with Ras Al Khaimah Maritime City Free Zone Authority. Expenditure
on feasibility study and related expenditure amounting to ` 3,155.15 lakhs (31st March 2016: ` 3,105.11 lakhs, 31st March
2015: `3,376.35 lakhs) have been carried forward, pending decision on issue of shares to the company in the proposed
Joint Venture project. The JV company has been incorporated and definitive agreement between the shareholders’
have been completed. The JV company has reached an agreement on key commercial terms for supply of beneficiated
rock phosphates. The JV company has discussed with various EPC contractor with regard to the implementation of
the project. Discussion have been held and proposals received from various market leaders for the feasibility study.
48. In respect of the Parent Company’s investment of ` 11,828.71 lakhs in a rock phosphate mining project (which is under
development) through its joint venture company, the Parent Company is not expecting any impairment loss based on a fair
valuation of the said investment done by an independent valuer. The joint venture company has provided for diminution in
the value of said investment, which the Parent Company is not in agreement to since the same is not in accordance with the
shareholders agreement with the joint venture company.
49. In respect of Parent Company, during the financial year 2013-14, the Parent Company had sold part of freehold land at a
consideration of ` 16,359.32 lacs. The possession of the said parcel of land was handed over on 28th March, 2014; however the
transfer of title is under progress. The Parent Company had received full consideration from the buyer during the earlier year.
50. In respect of Parent Company, in terms of Demerger of fertilizer undertaking from Zuari Global Limited in an earlier
year, the title deeds of Immovable properties are in the process of being transferred in the name of the Parent Company.
51. In respect of one of the subsidiary Company, the subsidiary company is in the process of identifying name of the customers from
whom it has received money and such collections of ` 332.62 lakhs are lying under unadjusted credits, although adjusted from
the overall balance of the customers. Further, the balance of individual customers and vendors are subject to confirmation/
reconciliation. The adjustments, if any, which in the opinion of the management, would not be material, would be made once
these accounts are confirmed/ reconciled.
52. Zuari Global Limited (ZGL) had demerged its fertilizer undertaking to the Parent Company with effect from 1st
July’2011. ZGL has during the year, based on Hon’ble High Court order on demerger of fertilizer undertaking, identified
amount of income tax paid under protest pertaining to fertilizer undertaking demerged into the Parent Company.
The Parent Company has exchanged letter of mutual understanding with ZGL wherein the Parent Company has
paid such amount of income tax paid under protest. During the year, the Parent Company has paid ` 2,533.85
lakhs to ZGL on this account pending completion of final assessment/litigation in respect of such financial years.
Also, the Parent Company has, during the year, paid `3,209.13 lakhs as advance to ZGL on account of purchase of land and
buildings in Solapur district.
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53. The Board of Directors of the Parent Company at its meeting held on December 29, 2015, had considered and approved, the
scheme of amalgamation of Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (ZFCL), Zuari Speciality Fertilizers Limited (formerly known as
Zuari Rotem Speciality Fertilizers Limited) (ZSFL) and Zuari Agri Sciences Limited (ZASL) with the Parent Company under the provisions
of Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 and other applicable provisions of Companies Act, 1956/ Companies Act, 2013
(“Scheme” and such amalgamation referred to as “Amalgamation”), as recommended by the Audit Committee of the Company.
The Amalgamation shall be subject to the approval/ sanction of the Scheme of Amalgamation by the National Company Law
Tribunal, and such other authority, as may be necessary.
The appointed date of the Amalgamation is 01st April 2015. It is pertinent to note that as a consequence of Amalgamation,
there will be no change in the shareholding pattern of the Company, given that the Company is not required to issue any shares
pursuant to the Amalgamation as all the Transferor Companies, i.e., ZFCL, ZRSFL and ZASL are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the
Company. Further, upon the scheme becoming effective, the Transferor Companies i.e. ZFCL, ZRSFL and ZASL will be dissolved
without winding up and the shares held by the parent company in the Transferor Companies shall be cancelled and extinguished
without any act or deed.
54. During the year, the Parent Company has paid remuneration to Managing Director as per the requisite approvals mandated by
the provisions of Section 197 read with Schedule V to the Companies Act, 2013. However the approval of the Central Government
for excess remuneration paid to Managing Director of the parent Company amounting to ` 149.82 lakhs for the year ended 31st
March 2016 is awaited.
55. (a) In case of a subsidiary company, United Breweries Limited, KingFisher Finvest India Limited, McDowell Holdings
Limited instituted arbitration proceedings against the Parent Company and its subsidiary, Zuari Fertilizer and Chemicals
Limited alleging breach of the Share Holders Agreement (SHA) dated 12th May 2014 executed between the parties. The
arbitration was instituted before the, former Chief Justice of India. The Award was passed on 8th May 2017 wherein the
Arbitrator has held that the SHA cannot be specifically enforced and the claims raised by the Claimants stand dismissed.
(b) A subsidiary company had engaged M/s Ernst & Young LLP (EY) to carry out a forensic investigation into transactions
in relation to the investment in the preference shares of Bangalore Beverages Limited (BBL) and advances made to
United Beverages Holding Limited (UBHL) aggregating to `21,668 lakhs which had duly been provided for in the books
of the subsidiary company. Based on their report, the holding company of the subsidiary company has approached
the National Company Law Tribunal in Bangalore to obtain accountability of the UB Group for the irregularities.
Since UBHL has been declared to be wound up by the High Court of Karnataka vide order dated 7th February 2017,
the company made an application before the High Court of Karnataka. The subsidiary company’s application for
permission to proceed against UBHL in the NCLT proceedings has been allowed by the High Court on 20th April 2017.
Matter has been posted for 13th June 2017 for the subsidiary company’s rejoinder to their reply and arguments on interim reliefs.
56. In respect of one of the subsidiary company, while confirming the balance due from Mcdowells Holdings Limited (MHL),
aggregating to `2,243.22 lakhs, they have sought to adjust a sum of `1,160.41 lakhs said to be due to them from one of the
subsidiaries i.e. Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers Ltd (MCFL). The subsidiary company has replied that MHL has no right to
unilaterally assign any liability of MFCL on the basis that MCFL is a subsidiary of the company and have refuted the stand taken
by MHL. The subsidiary company has instituted proceedings against MHL under the various provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 before the National Company Law Tribunal, Bengaluru questioning among others MCFL’s purported liability. The subsidiary
company is hopeful of recovering the outstanding balance and hence considered good and recoverable.
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57. Disclosure relating to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Expenditure
In light of Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013, the Group has incurred expenses on corporate social responsibility (CSR)
aggregating to `103.30 lakhs (31st March 2016 : ` 165.42 lakhs) for CSR activities carried out during the current year.
Details of CSR expenditure: (` in lakhs)

(a) Gross amount required to be spent by the group during the year 43.20 120.57
(b) Amount spent during the year ending on 31st March, 2017: Yet to be paid
In cash Total
in cash
i) Construction/acquisition of any asset - - -
ii) On purposes other than (i) above 84.69 18.61 103.30
(c) Amount spent during the year ending on 31st March, 2016: Yet to be paid
In cash Total
in cash
i) Construction/acquisition of any asset - - -
ii) On purposes other than (i) above 161.53 3.89 165.42
58. Details of Specified Bank Notes (SBN) held and transacted during the period from 8th November,2016 to 30th December,
2016 are provided in the table below:-
(` in lakhs)
Other denomi-
Particulars SBNs Total
nation notes
Closing cash in hand as on 08.11.2016 68.24 23.76 92.00
(+) Permitted receipts - 416.39 416.39
(-) Permitted payments - 3.00 3.00
(-) Amount deposited in Banks 68.24 395.55 463.79
(+) Amount withdrawn from Banks - 2.02 2.02
Closing cash in hand as on 30.12.2016 - 43.62 43.62
59. First Time Adoption of Ind AS
These financial statements, for the year ended 31st March 2017, are the first the Group has prepared in accordance with Ind-AS.
For periods up to and including the year ended 31st March 2016, the Group prepared its financial statements in accordance with
accounting standards notified under section 133 of the Companies Act 2013, read together with paragraph 7 of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 (Indian GAAP).
Accordingly, the Group has prepared financial statements which comply with Ind-AS applicable for periods ending on or after
31st March 2017, together with the comparative period data as at and for the year ended 31st March 2016, as described in the
summary of significant accounting policies. In preparing these financial statements, the Group’s opening balance sheet was
prepared as at 1st April 2015, the Group’s date of transition to Ind-AS. This note explains the principal adjustments made by
the Group in restating its Indian GAAP financial statements, including the balance sheet as at 1st April 2015 and the financial
statements as at and for the year ended 31st March 2016.
Exemptions applied
Ind AS 101 allows first-time adopters certain exemptions from the retrospective application of certain requirements under Ind
AS.
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The following exemptions are available to the Group:
Mandatory exemptions:
Classification and measurement of financial assets:
Financial Instruments: (Loan to employees and security deposits paid) :
Financial assets like loan to employees and security deposits paid, has been classified and measured at amortised cost on the
basis of the facts and circumstances that exist at the date of transition to Ind ASs. Since, it is impracticable for the Group to
apply retrospectively the effective interest method in Ind AS 109, the fair value of the financial asset or the financial liability at
the date of transition to Ind As by applying amortised cost method, has been considered as the new gross carrying amount of
that financial asset or the financial liability at the date of transition to Ind AS.
Impairment of financial assets: (Trade receivables and other financial assets)
At the date of transition to Ind ASs, the Group has determined that there significant increase in credit risk since the initial
recognition of a financial instrument would require undue cost or effort, the Group has recognised a loss allowance at an
amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses at each reporting date until that financial instrument is derecognised (unless
that financial instrument is low credit risk at a reporting date).
Estimates
The estimates at 1st April 2015 and at 31st March 2016 are consistent with those made for the same dates in accordance
with Indian GAAP (after adjustments to reflect any differences in accounting policies) apart from the following items where
application of Indian GAAP did not require estimation:
 FVTOCI – unquoted equity shares
 FVTOCI – debt securities
 Impairment of financial assets based on expected credit loss model
The estimates used by the Group to present these amounts in accordance with Ind AS reflect conditions at 1st April 2015, the
date of transition to Ind AS and as of 31st March 2016.
Optional exemptions:
Fair value measurement of financial assets or financial liabilities
First-time adopters may apply Ind AS 109 to day one gain or loss provisions prospectively to transactions occurring on or after
the date of transition to Ind AS. Therefore, unless a first-time adopter elects to apply Ind AS 109 retrospectively to day one
gain or loss transactions, transactions that occurred prior to the date of transition to Ind AS do not need to be retrospectively
restated.
Deemed cost-Previous GAAP carrying amount: (PPE and Intangible)
Since there is no change in the functional currency, the Group has elected to continue with the carrying value for all of Property,
Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets, as recognised in its Indian GAAP financial as deemed cost at the transition date.
Business combinations:
Ind AS 103 Business Combinations has not been applied to acquisitions of subsidiaries, which are considered businesses under
Ind AS that occurred before 1st April 2015. Use of this exemption means that the Indian GAAP carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities, that are required to be recognised under Ind AS, is their deemed cost at the date of the acquisition. After the date of
the acquisition, measurement is in accordance with respective Ind AS. The Group recognises all assets acquired and liabilities
assumed in a past business combination, except (i) certain financial assets and liabilities that were derecognised and that fall
under the derecognition exception, and (ii) assets and liabilities that were not recognised in the acquirer’s consolidated balance
sheet under its previous GAAP and that would not qualify for recognition under Ind AS in the individual balance sheet of the
acquiree. Assets and liabilities that do not qualify for recognition under Ind AS are excluded from the opening Ind AS balance
sheet. The Group did not recognise or exclude any previously recognised amounts as a result of Ind AS recognition requirements.
The Group has not applied Ind AS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates retrospectively to fair value adjustments
that occurred before the date of transition to Ind AS. Such fair value adjustments are treated as assets and liabilities of the
parent rather than as assets and liabilities of the acquiree. Therefore, those assets and liabilities are already expressed in the
functional currency of the parent or are non-monetary foreign currency items and no further translation differences occur.
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60. First time Adoption of Ind AS
Reconciliation of Equity
(` in lakhs)
As at 31st March
2016 (end of
As at 01st April
last period
Particulars Notes 2015 (Date of
presented
Transition)
under previous
GAAP)
Equity as reported under previous GAAP 87,281.37 96,474.73

Opening adjustment to retained earnings 26,720.58 -
Reversal of proposed dividend created under previous GAAP 1 (1,012.40) 1,012.40
Adjustment of rent equilisation expense 2 28.55 18.41
Unwinding of accrued service income to related party 3 37.78 (64.48)
Adjustment of depreciation/finance cost on loan processing fee capitalised/am- 4 (331.43) -
ortised under previous GAAP and considered at effective interest rate now
Impact on accounting for business combination 5 22,366.72 -
Fair Valuation of equity instrument 6 (3,344.46) 6,816.60
Unwinding of provision for voluntary retirement scheme & interest expense on 7 38.85 9.71
amortisation of provision for voluntary retirement scheme
Incremental deferred tax impact recognised 8 234.04 390.64
Adjustment on account of non-consolidation of joint ventores and consolidation 9 162.51 19,095.37
as equity accounting
Effect of spares capitalised as Property, plant and equipment and consumption 10 (241.46) (732.70)
of spares
Mark to Market gain (loss) on foreign currency forward/ option contracts 11 220.65 (148.73)
Amortisation of Trademark 5 (249.19) -
Depreciation charged related to earlier years (40.41) (104.21)
Actualisation of deferred tax 8 1,008.26 -
Rectification of interest paid to shareholders of subsidiary on business acquisi- 5 (909.91) -
tion
Adjustment of transaction cost on acquisition of shares of subsidiary company 5 (823.82) -
Corporate Dividend Tax (CDT) payment of subsidiary company 12 (144.74) -
Others (475.48) 427.57
Equity as reported under IND AS 130,526.01 123,195.31
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Reconciliation of Profit / loss
(` in lakhs)
Year ended 31st
March 2016
(latest period
PARTICULARS Notes
presented
under previous
GAAP)
(Loss) as reported under previous GAAP (9,100.84)
Ind AS: Adjustments increase /(decrease):
Adjustment of rent equilisation expense 2 28.55
Unwinding of accrued service income to related party 3 37.78
Adjustment of depreciation/finance cost on loan processing fee capitalised/amortised 4 (331.43)
under previous GAAP and considered at effective interest rate now
Unwinding of provision for voluntary retirement scheme & interest expense on amortisa- 7 38.85
tion of provision for voluntary retirement scheme
Incremental deferred tax impact recognised 8 228.18
Adjustment on account of non-consolidation of joint ventores and consolidation as 9 (842.62)
equity accounting
Effect of spares capitalised as Property, plant and equipment and consumption of spares 10 (241.46)
Mark to Market gain (loss) on foreign currency forward/ option contracts 11 220.65
Amortisation of Trademark 5 (249.19)
Depreciation charged related to earlier years (40.41)
Actualisation of deferred tax 8 1,008.26
Rectification of interest paid to shareholders of subsidiary on business acquisition 5 (909.91)
Adjustment of transaction cost on acquisition of shares of subsidiary company 5 (823.82)
Others (474.89)
Reclassification of remeasurement gain/ (losses) on gratuity to employee benefit expense (72.11)
and OCI
Total adjustment to profit or loss (2,423.58)

Profit or loss under Ind AS (11,524.42)
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) -
FVTOCI Reserve 6 (3,240.66)
Foreign Currency Transaction Reserve 631.44
Re classification of remeasurement of gain / losses on gratutity to employee 254.78
benefit expense and OCI
Total comprehensive income under Ind ASs (13,878.86)
Note: No statement of comprehensive income was produced under previous GAAP. Therefore the above reconciliation starts
with profit under previous GAAP.
Footnote to the reconciliation of equity as at 1st April 2015 and 31st March 2016 and profit or loss for the year ended 31st
March 2016
1) Financial liability
As per the requirements of previous Indian GAAP, AS 4 the Parent Company has made provision for the proposed
dividends. As per Ind AS 10, if dividends to holders of equity instruments are proposed or declared after the balance
sheet date, an entity should not recognise those dividends as a liability at the balance sheet date. Accordingly the Parent
Company has reversed the provision created under the previous Indian GAAP for proposed dividend.
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2) Rent straight lining
Rent straight lining was mandatory under previous Indian GAAP. However, Ind-AS 17 requires the Parent Company
to avoid straight-lining of rentals in case escalation reflects expected inflationary cost increases. The same has been
reversed by the Parent Company as the increase in rent is within 5-7% p.a. which is within the inflation rate.
3) Accrued service income from related party
In earlier year, the Parent Company had entered into an deferred payment agreement (without charging interest) in
respect of service provided to a related party. In previous GAAP, service income was accounted for on principal amount
only. As per the requirement of Ind AS, financial assest should be recongnised at amortised cost or at fair value. Now, the
Parent Company has amortised the deferred payment receivable over the period of realisation of amount.
4) Amortisation of loan processing fee

As per the requirment of Ind AS, loan processing fee should be amortised over the period of repayment of loan as per
Effective Interest Rate (EIR) method. In previous GAAP, processing fee were capitalised (depreciated over the life of
specific fixed assets) / charged to Profit & Loss on straight line basis. The same has been reversed and now amortised over
the period of lona according to Effective Interest Rate (EIR) method.
5) Business Combinationn
As per the requirement of Ind AS 103, bargain purchase/ Goodwill should be caluculated after considering fair value impact
on net assets of acquired entity. In previoius GAAP, goodwill/ capital reserve were calculated on the basis of book value of
acquired entity. The change has resulted into Bargain Purchase on acquisition of subsidiary subsequent to transition date.
While fair valuing assets and liabilities of acquired entity, trademark was considered as internal generated intangible
asset. Further, in consolidated financial statement, Group has depreciated the same over the useful life of 40 years.
Interest expense had been capitalised by a subsidiary company in investment made in step down subsidiary
under previous GAAP. But in Ind AS, the Group has reversed the same and charged to statement of profit and loss.
Under previous GAAP, transaction cost incurred to acquire stake in step down subsidiary company were included as
part of investment cost. As per Ind AS 103, transaction cost are required to charged to statement of proft and loss of
consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, same has been expensed off.
6) Fair value of equity instruments

As per the requirement of Ind AS 109, equity instruments should be valued at fair value. In previous GAAP, non current
investment made in equity instruments were valued at cost only.
7) Amortisation of provision for voluntary retirement scheme

As per the requirment of previous GAAP, there was no discounting of provision made for voluntary retirement scheme. As
per the requirement of Ind AS, all financial liabilities should be at amortised cost or at fair value. Now the Parent Company
has amortised the provision made for voluntary retirement scheme at the rate of borrowings of the Parent Company.
8) Deferred taxes
Previous Indian GAAP required deferred tax accounting using the income statement approach, which focuses on
differences between taxable profits and accounting profits for the period. Ind AS 12 requires entities to account for
deferred taxes using the balance sheet approach, which focuses on temporary differences between the carrying
amount of an asset or liability in the balance sheet and its tax base. The application of Ind AS 12 approach has resulted
in recognition of deferred tax on new temporary differences which was not required under previous Indian GAAP.
In addition, the various transitional adjustments lead to temporary differences. According to the accounting policies,
the Group has to account for such differences. Deferred tax adjustments are recognised in correlation to the underlying
transaction either in retained earnings or a separate component of equity. On the date of transition, the Group has
recognised incremental deferred tax with a corresponding credit to retained earnings.
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9) Adjustment on account of non-consolidation of joint ventores and consolidation as equity accounting
Under previous GAAP group has proportionately consolidated its interest in joint venture in the Consolidated Financial
Statement. As per Ind AS 28 “Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures” required consolidation using equity method.
For the application of equity method, the initial investment is measured as the aggregate of Ind AS amount of assets and
liabilities that the Group had previously proportionately consolidated.
10) Spares
As per the requirements of Ind-AS items such as spare parts, stand-by equipment and servicing equipment are capitalized
when they meet the definition of PPE, i.e., if the Group intends to use these for more than a period of 12 months. The
Group has capitalised such items of spares as property, plant and equipment which are intended to be used for more
than 12 months and provided depreciation on the same.
11) Financial assets

The Group has taken forward covers to hedge its underlying creditors/ buyers credit in books. Under previous Indian
GAAP, the Group has not early adopted AS 30 and the existing forward contracts were in scope of AS 11. The difference
between forward rate and spot rate at inception of forward exchange contract (i.e. Premium) is amortised over the life of
the forward exchange contract. The same adjustment has been reversed under Ind-AS. The Group has done marked to
market valuation for all outstating derivative contracts at balance sheet date and recorded the impact (gain/loss) in the
statement of profit or loss.
12) Corporate Dividend Tax (CDT) payment of subsidiary company

As per the requirements of previous GAAP, AS 4 the subsidiary company has made provision for the proposed dividends.
As per Ind AS 10, if dividends to holders of equity instruments are proposed or declared after the balance sheet date, an
entity should not recognise those dividends as a liability at the balance sheet date.
Accordingly, one of the subsidiary company had recognised dividend tax as at 31st March 2015 under previous GAAP
which reversed under Ind AS and recognised during the year ended 31st March 2016. The said subsidiary has acquired
on May 18, 2015 and accordingly, Dividend and Corporate Dividend Tax was recognised subsequent to requisition under
Ind AS, whereas in previous GAAP, since the dividend and corporate dividend tax was recognised before the date of
acquisition, the same was considered for the purpose of computation of Good will.
61. Statutory Group Information
Net Assets, i.e., total

Share in other Compre- Share in total
assets minus total Share in profit and loss
hensive income Comprehensive income
liabilities
As % of
Name of the entity in the Group As % of As % of consolidat- As % of
consoli- Amount in consolidat- Amount in ed other Amount in total com- Amount in
dated net ` Lakhs ed profit ` Lakhs compre- ` Lakhs prehensive ` Lakhs
assets and loss hensive income
income
Parent
Balance as at 31st March, 2017 63% 82,277.22 -37% 1,959.37 114% 1,387.31 -82% 3,346.68
Balance as at 31st March, 2016 59% 78,930.53 8% (903.18) -6% 146.48 5% -756.69
Balance as at 01st April, 2015 63% 80,699.63 - - - - - -
Subsidiaries
1 Zuari Agri Sciences Limited
Balance as at 31st March, 2017 1% 822.30 -2% 85.80 0% 4.50 -2% 90.30
Balance as at 31st March, 2016 1% 732.00 1% (167.70) 0% (3.35) 1% (171.05)
Balance as at 01st April, 2015 0% -71.95 - - - - - -
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Net Assets, i.e., total
Share in other Compre- Share in total Compre-
assets minus total li- Share in profit and loss
hensive income hensive income
abilities
As % of
Name of the entity in the Group As % of As % of consolidat- As % of
consoli- Amount in consolidat- Amount in ed other Amount in total com- Amount in
dated net ` Lakhs ed profit ` Lakhs compre- ` Lakhs prehensive ` Lakhs
assets and loss hensive income
income
2 Zuari Speciality Fertilisers
Limited
Balance as at 31st March, 2017 1% 889.87 -1% 56.73 - (0.11) -1% 56.62
Balance as at 31st March, 2016 1% 833.25 -1% 65.64 - 0.12 - 65.76
Balance as at 01st April, 2015 - - - - - - - -
3 Zuari Fertilisers & Chemicals

Limited
Balance as at 31st March, 2017 -16% (20,592.71) 214% (11,355.41) - (3.11) 278% (11,358.52)
Balance as at 31st March, 2016 -7% (9,234.19) 86% (9,909.44) 172% (4,050.37) 101% (13,959.81)
Balance as at 01st April, 2015 4% 4,725.63 - - - - - -
Subsidiary of Subsidiary
1 Mangalore Chemicals &
Fertilisers Limited
Balance as at 31st March, 2017 32% 42,403.48 -37% 1,941.47 1% 10.64 -48% 1,952.11
Balance as at 31st March, 2016 30% 40,451.35 18% (2,041.00) 7% (157.68) 16% (2,198.68)
Balance as at 01st April, 2015 - - - - - -
Non-controlling interests in all

subsidiaries
Balance as at 31st March, 2017 -28% (36,442.91) 17% (912.00) - (5.00) 22% (916.99)
Balance as at 31st March, 2016 -26% (35,525.92) -7% 781.63 -3% 74.06 -6% 855.70
Balance as at 01st April, 2015 - - - - - - - -
Joint Venture
Balance as at 31st March, 2017 -61% 3,251.78 -15% (179.89) -75% 3,071.90
Balance as at 31st March, 2016 -16% 1,827.00 -39% 912.04 -20% 2,739.05
Eliminations and adjustments due

to Consolidation
Balance as at 31st March, 2017 47% 61,291.93 6% (324.77) - - 8% (324.77)
Balance as at 31st March, 2016 43% 58,544.81 10% (1,177.35) -31% 724.26 3% (453.09)
Balance as at 01st April, 2015 33% 42,047.80
Total Balance as at 31st March, 2017 100% 130,649.17 100% (5,297.01) 100% 1,214.34 100% (4,082.67)
Balance as at 31st March, 2016 100% 134,731.84 100% (11,524.39) 100% (2,354.44) 100% (13,878.83)
Balance as at 01st April, 2015 100% 127,401.11 - - -
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Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited

DIRECTORS : Mr. Saroj Kumar Poddar, Chairman

SENIOR MANAGEMENT : Mr. Naveen Kapoor, President Agri-Business

BANKERS : State Bank of India

LEGAL ADVISERS : Khaitan & Co., Kolkata

REGISTERED OFFICE : Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa 403 726.

5. Conservation of Energy/Technology Absorption/Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:

C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:

As part of the safety performance following parameters were considered:

8. Extract of the Annual Return:

10. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments:

11. Nomination & Remuneration Policy and Disclosures on Remuneration:

12. Risk Management :

The Risk Management Committee consists of the following members :

13. Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy:

15. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:

16. Performance Evaluation:

17. a. Board Meetings:

20. Adequacy of internal financial controls with reference to financial statements:

21. Disclosure Requirement:

22. Statutory Auditors:

Comment by the Board of Directors on the Audit Report

23. Cost Audit :

26. Employees’ Stock Option Scheme:

27. Rights Issue of shares:

b. Zuari Agri Sciences Limited:

(c) Zuari Speciality Fertilisers Limited :

30. Joint Ventures:

(b) MCA Phosphates Pte Limited:

31. Directors’ Responsibility Statement :

Place : Gurgaon S.K. Poddar

1. Company’s Philosophy on the Code of Corporate Governance:

Director Category of No. of No. of No. of Attendance No. of Board

3. Retirement of Directors by rotation and re-appointment:

Mr. Akshay Poddar retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment

Names of the Companies bodies corporate/ firms / association of individuals

5. Formal letter of appointment to Independent Directors:

7. Independent Directors’ Familiarization Programme :

8. Board Diversity Policy :

9. Independent Directors Meeting:

 Review the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole;

10. Board Committees:

The Committees of the Board are as follows:

Names of the members Status Nature of Directorship No. of meetings

*upto 9th September, 2016

b) Nomination and Remuneration Committee :

Name of the member Status Nature of Directorship No. of meetings attended

No severance pay is payable on termination of the appointment of Managing Director.

Sitting fees paid to Non-Executive Directors:

Sr. No. Name of Director Amount in (`)

Pecuniary relationship of Directors:

b) Reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Directors in discharging their duties;

c) Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee:

The attendance of the members at the meeting is as follows:-

Name of the member Status Nature of Directorship No. of meetings attended

11. Annual General Meetings:

a) Details of the previous 3 Annual General Meetings (AGM) are as follows:

Year Location Date Time Whether any special resolutions