Exhibit 99.8
IFRS INR Earning Release
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INFOSYS LIMITED
Report on the Audit of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements ofINFOSYS LIMITED (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (the Company and its subsidiaries together referred to as “the Group”), which comprise the Consolidated Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2020, the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the three months and year ended on that date, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity and the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended on that date, and a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (hereinafter referred to as the “interim consolidated financial statements”).
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid interim consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view in conformity with International Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” (“IAS 34”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), of the consolidated state of affairs of the Group as at March 31, 2020, the consolidated profit and consolidated total comprehensive income for the three months and year ended on that date, consolidated changes in equity and its consolidated cash flows for the year ended on that date.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit of the interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (“SA”s) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (“ICAI”). Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Code of Ethicsissued by the ICAI, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the interim consolidated financial statements.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the interim consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the interim consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. We have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report.
Sr. No. | Key Audit Matter | Auditor’s Response |
1 | Fixed price contracts using the percentage of completion method
| Principal Audit Procedures |
Fixed price maintenance revenue is recognized either on a straight-line basis when services are performed through an indefinite number of repetitive acts over a specified period or using percentage of completion method when the pattern of benefits from services rendered to the customer and Group’s costs to fulfil the contract is not even through the period of contract because the services are generally discrete in nature and not repetitive.
Revenue from other fixed-price, fixed-timeframe contracts, where the performance obligations are satisfied over time has been recognized using the percentage-of-completion method. Use of the percentage-of-completion method requires the Group to determine the actual efforts or costs expended to date as a proportion of the estimated total efforts or costs to be incurred. Efforts or costs expended have been used to measure progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. The estimation of total efforts or costs involves significant judgement and is assessed throughout the period of the contract to reflect any changes based on the latest available information. Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become probable based on the estimated efforts or costs to complete the contract.
We identified the estimate of total efforts or efforts to complete fixed price contracts measured using the percentage of completion method as a key audit matter as the estimation of efforts or costs involves significant judgement throughout the period of the contract and is subject to revision as the contract progresses based on the latest available information. This estimate has a high inherent uncertainty and requires consideration of progress of the contract, efforts or costs incurred to-date and estimates of efforts or costs required to complete the remaining contract performance obligations over the lives of the contracts.
Refer Notes 1.5(a) and 2.16 to the interim consolidated financial statements.
| Our audit procedures related to estimates of total expected costs or efforts to complete for fixed-price contracts included the following, among others:
We tested the effectiveness of controls relating to (1) recording of efforts or costs incurred and estimation of efforts or costs required to complete the remaining contract performance obligations and (2) access and application controls pertaining to time recording, allocation and budgeting systems which prevents unauthorised changes to recording of efforts incurred.
We selected a sample of fixed price contracts with customers accounted using percentage-of-completion method and performed the following:
· Compared efforts or costs incurred with Group’s estimate of efforts or costs incurred to date to identify significant variations and evaluate whether those variations have been considered appropriately in estimating the remaining costs or efforts to complete the contract.
· Tested the estimate for consistency with the status of delivery of milestones and customer acceptances and sign off from customers to identify possible delays in achieving milestones, which require changes in estimated costs or efforts to complete the remaining performance obligations. | |
2 | Allowance for credit losses
| Principal Audit Procedures
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The Group determines the allowance for credit losses based on historical loss experience adjusted to reflect current and estimated future economic conditions. The Group considered current and anticipated future economic conditions relating to industries the Group deals with and the countries where it operates. In calculating expected credit loss, the Group has also considered credit reports and other related credit information for its customers to estimate the probability of default in future and has taken into account estimates of possible effect from the pandemic relating to COVID -19.
We identified allowance for credit losses as a key audit matter because the Group exercises significant judgment in calculating the expected credit losses.
Refer Notes 1.5(h) and 2.3 to the interim consolidated financial statements.
| Our audit procedures related to the allowance for credit losses for trade receivables and unbilled revenue included the following, among others:
We tested the effectiveness of controls over the (1) development of the methodology for the allowance for credit losses, including consideration of the current and estimated future economic conditions (2) completeness and accuracy of information used in the estimation of probability of default and (3) computation of the allowance for credit losses.
For a sample of customers: We tested the input data such as credit reports and other credit related information used in estimating the probability of default by comparing them to external and internal sources of information.
We tested the mathematical accuracy and computation of the allowances by using the same input data used by the Group. |
Emphasis of Matter
As more fully described in Note 2.6 to the interim consolidated financial statements, the Company is responding to inquiries from Indian regulatory. The scope, duration or outcome of these matters are uncertain.
Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Management’s Responsibility for the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these interim consolidated financial statements that give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position, consolidated financial performance, consolidated total comprehensive income, consolidated changes in equity and consolidated cash flows of the Group in accordance with IAS 34 as issued by the IASB. The respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group are responsible for maintenance of the adequate accounting records for safeguarding assets of the Group 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 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 interim 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 interim consolidated financial statements by the Directors of the Company, as aforesaid.
In preparing the interim consolidated financial statements, the respective Boards of Directors of the companies included in the Group are responsible for assessing the ability of the respective entities to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the respective Boards of Directors either intends to liquidate their respective entities or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
The respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group are responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process of the Group.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the interim consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these interim consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
· | Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the interim consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. |
· | Obtain an understanding of internal financial controls relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on effectiveness of such controls. |
· | Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management. |
· | Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the group to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the interim consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern. |
· | Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the interim consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the interim consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. |
· | Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities within the Group to express an opinion on the interim consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audit of the financial statements of such entities included in the interim consolidated financial statements of which we are the independent auditors. |
Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements in the interim consolidated financial statements that, individually or in aggregate, makes it probable that the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable user of the interim consolidated financial statements may be influenced. We consider quantitative materiality and qualitative factors in (i) planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluating the results of our work; and (ii) to evaluate the effect of any identified misstatements in the interim consolidated financial statements.
We communicate with those charged with governance of the Company and such other entities included in the interim consolidated financial statements of which we are the independent auditors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
For DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS LLP
Chartered Accountants
(Firm’s Registration No. 117366W/W-100018)
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar
Place: Mumbai | Partner |
INFOSYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Financial Statements under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Indian Rupee for the three months and year ended March 31, 2020
Index | Page No. |
Consolidated Balance Sheet | 1 |
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income | 2 |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 3 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | 5 |
Overview and notes to the financial statements | |
1. Overview | |
1.1 Company overview | 6 |
1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements | 6 |
1.3 Basis of consolidation | 6 |
1.4 Use of estimates and judgements | 6 |
1.5 Critical accounting estimates | 6 |
1.6 Recent accounting pronouncements | 8 |
2. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
2.1 Cash and cash equivalents | 9 |
2.2 Investments | 9 |
2.3 Financial instruments | 11 |
2.4 Prepayments and other assets | 17 |
2.5 Other liabilities | 18 |
2.6 Provisions and other contingent liabilities | 18 |
2.7 Property, plant and equipment | 20 |
2.8 Leases | 22 |
2.9 Goodwill and other Intangible assets | 24 |
2.10 Business combinations and Disposal group held for sale | 27 |
2.11 Employees' Stock Option Plans (ESOP) | 31 |
2.12 Income Taxes | 34 |
2.13 Reconciliation of basic and diluted shares used in computing earnings per share | 37 |
2.14 Related party transactions] | 38 |
2.15 Segment reporting | 41 |
2.16 Revenue from Operations | 43 |
2.17 Unbilled Revenue | 45 |
2.18 Expenses by nature | 46 |
2.19 Employee benefits | 47 |
2.20 Other Income | 52 |
2.21 Equity | 53 |
Infosys Limited and subsidiaries
(Incrore except equity share data)
Consolidated Balance Sheet as at | Note | March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 |
ASSETS | |||
Current assets | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 2.1 | 18,649 | 19,568 |
Current investments | 2.2 | 4,655 | 6,627 |
Trade receivables | 18,487 | 14,827 | |
Unbilled revenue | 2.17 | 7,121 | 5,374 |
Prepayments and other current assets | 2.4 | 5,595 | 5,723 |
Income tax assets | 2.12 | 7 | 423 |
Derivative financial instruments | 2.3 | 62 | 336 |
Total current assets | 54,576 | 52,878 | |
Non-current assets | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 2.7 | 13,699 | 13,356 |
Right-of-use assets | 2.8 | 4,168 | – |
Goodwill | 2.9 | 5,286 | 3,540 |
Intangible assets | 1,900 | 691 | |
Non-current investments | 2.2 | 4,137 | 4,634 |
Deferred income tax assets | 2.12 | 1,744 | 1,372 |
Income tax assets | 2.12 | 5,384 | 6,320 |
Other non-current assets | 2.4 | 1,874 | 1,947 |
Total non-current assets | 38,192 | 31,860 | |
Total assets | 92,768 | 84,738 | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities | |||
Trade payables | 2,852 | 1,655 | |
Lease liabilities | 2.8 | 619 | – |
Derivative financial instruments | 2.3 | 491 | 15 |
Current income tax liabilities | 2.12 | 1,490 | 1,567 |
Client deposits | 18 | 26 | |
Unearned revenue | 2,990 | 2,809 | |
Employee benefit obligations | 1,832 | 1,619 | |
Provisions | 2.6 | 572 | 576 |
Other current liabilities | 2.5 | 9,992 | 10,371 |
Total current liabilities | 20,856 | 18,638 | |
Non-current liabilities | |||
Lease liabilities | 2.8 | 4,014 | – |
Deferred income tax liabilities | 2.12 | 968 | 672 |
Employee benefit obligations | 38 | 44 | |
Other non-current liabilities | 2.5 | 1,048 | 378 |
Total liabilities | 26,924 | 19,732 | |
Equity | |||
Share capital -5 par value 4,80,00,00,000 (4,80,00,00,000) equity shares authorized, issued and outstanding 4,24,07,53,210 (4,33,59,54,462) equity shares fully paid up, net of 1,82,39,356 (2,03,24,982) treasury shares as at March 31, 2020 (March 31, 2019) | 2.21 | 2,122 | 2,170 |
Share premium | 600 | 396 | |
Retained earnings | 57,506 | 58,848 | |
Cash flow hedge reserves | (15) | 21 | |
Other reserves | 4,070 | 2,570 | |
Capital redemption reserve | 111 | 61 | |
Other components of equity | 1,056 | 882 | |
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company | 65,450 | 64,948 | |
Non-controlling interests | 394 | 58 | |
Total equity | 65,844 | 65,006 | |
Total liabilities and equity | 92,768 | 84,738 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements
As per our report of even date attached
forDeloitte Haskins & Sells LLP | for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited |
Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018 |
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 39826 | Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman | Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director | U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director |
Bengaluru April 20, 2020 | D. Sundaram Director | Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer | A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary |
Infosys Limited and subsidiaries
(In crore except equity share and per equity share data)
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the | Note | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||
Revenues | 2.16 | 23,267 | 21,539 | 90,791 | 82,675 |
Cost of sales | 2.18 | 15,501 | 14,283 | 60,732 | 53,867 |
Gross profit | 7,766 | 7,256 | 30,059 | 28,808 | |
Operating expenses | |||||
Selling and marketing expenses | 2.18 | 1,172 | 1,226 | 4,711 | 4,473 |
Administrative expenses | 2.18 | 1,667 | 1,412 | 5,974 | 5,455 |
Total operating expenses | 2,839 | 2,638 | 10,685 | 9,928 | |
Operating profit | 4,927 | 4,618 | 19,374 | 18,880 | |
Other income, net | 2.20 | 614 | 665 | 2,803 | 2,882 |
Finance cost | 2.8 | (45) | – | (170) | – |
Reduction in the fair value of Disposal Group held for sale | 2.10.1 | – | – | – | (270) |
Adjustment in respect of excess of carrying amount over recoverable amount on reclassification from "Held for Sale" | 2.10.1 | – | – | – | (451) |
Profit before income taxes | 5,496 | 5,283 | 22,007 | 21,041 | |
Income tax expense | 2.12 | 1,161 | 1,205 | 5,368 | 5,631 |
Net profit | 4,335 | 4,078 | 16,639 | 15,410 | |
Other comprehensive income | |||||
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | |||||
Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset, net | (21) | (3) | (180) | (22) | |
Equity instruments through other comprehensive income, net | (2) | 1 | (33) | 70 | |
(23) | (2) | (213) | 48 | ||
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | |||||
Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge, net | – | (15) | (36) | 21 | |
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 237 | (70) | 378 | 63 | |
Fair value changes on investments, net | 15 | 25 | 22 | 2 | |
252 | (60) | 364 | 86 | ||
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | 229 | (62) | 151 | 134 | |
Total comprehensive income | 4,564 | 4,016 | 16,790 | 15,544 | |
Profit attributable to: | |||||
Owners of the Company | 4,321 | 4,074 | 16,594 | 15,404 | |
Non-controlling interests | 14 | 4 | 45 | 6 | |
4,335 | 4,078 | 16,639 | 15,410 | ||
Total comprehensive income attributable to: | |||||
Owners of the Company | 4,545 | 4,012 | 16,732 | 15,538 | |
Non-controlling interests | 19 | 4 | 58 | 6 | |
4,564 | 4,016 | 16,790 | 15,544 | ||
Earnings per equity share | |||||
Equity shares of par value5/- each | |||||
Basic () | 10.19 | 9.37 | 38.97 | 35.44 | |
Diluted () | 10.18 | 9.36 | 38.91 | 35.38 | |
Weighted average equity shares used in computing earnings per equity share | 2.13 | ||||
Basic | 4,240,181,854 | 4,347,129,592 | 4,257,754,522 | 4,347,130,157 | |
Diluted | 4,245,981,386 | 4,353,023,863 | 4,265,144,228 | 4,353,420,772 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements
As per our report of even date attached
forDeloitte Haskins & Sells LLP | for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited |
Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018 |
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 39826 | Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman | Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director | U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director |
Bengaluru April 20, 2020 | D. Sundaram Director | Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer | A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary |
Infosys Limited and subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
(In crore except equity share data)
Shares(1) | Share capital | Share premium | Retained earnings | Other reserves(2) | Capital redemption reserve | Other components of equity | Cash flow hedge reserve | Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company | Non-controlling interest | Total equity | |
Balance as at April 1, 2018 | 2,173,312,301 | 1,088 | 186 | 61,241 | 1,583 | 56 | 769 | – | 64,923 | 1 | 64,924 |
Changes in equity for the year ended March 31, 2019 | |||||||||||
Net profit | – | – | – | 15,404 | – | – | – | – | 15,404 | 6 | 15,410 |
Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset* | – | – | – | – | – | – | (22) | – | (22) | – | (22) |
Fair value changes on derivatives designated as Cash flow hedge* | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 21 | 21 | – | 21 |
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | – | – | – | – | – | – | 63 | – | 63 | – | 63 |
Equity instruments through other comprehensive income* | – | – | – | – | – | – | 70 | – | 70 | – | 70 |
Fair value changes on investments, net* | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | – | 2 | – | 2 |
Total comprehensive income for the period | – | – | – | 15,404 | – | – | 113 | 21 | 15,538 | 6 | 15,544 |
Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options - before bonus issue (Refer to note 2.11) | 392,528 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Increase in share capital on account of bonus issue | 2,173,704,829 | 1,088 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1,088 | – | 1,088 |
Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options - after bonus issue (Refer to note 2.11) | 1,196,804 | – | 6 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | – | 6 |
Buyback of equity shares (Refer to note 2.5 and 2.21) | (12,652,000) | (6) | – | (1,994) | – | – | – | – | (2,000) | – | (2,000) |
Transaction cost relating to buyback* (Refer note 2.21) | – | – | – | (12) | – | – | – | – | (12) | – | (12) |
Amount utilized for bonus issue | – | – | – | (1,088) | – | – | – | – | (1,088) | – | (1,088) |
Amount transferred to capital redemption reserve upon buyback (Refer to note 2.21) | – | – | – | (5) | – | 5 | – | – | – | – | – |
Non-controlling interests on acquisition of subsidiary | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 51 | 51 |
Employee stock compensation expense (refer to note 2.11) | – | – | 197 | – | – | – | – | – | 197 | – | 197 |
Tax effect on exercise of options | – | – | 8 | – | – | – | – | – | 8 | – | 8 |
Transfer on account of options not exercised | – | – | (1) | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Transferred to other reserves | – | – | – | (2,417) | 2,417 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Transferred from other reserves on utilization | – | – | – | 1,430 | (1,430) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Dividends (including dividend distribution tax) | – | – | – | (13,712) | – | – | – | – | (13,712) | – | (13,712) |
Balance as at March 31, 2019 | 4,335,954,462 | 2,170 | 396 | 58,848 | 2,570 | 61 | 882 | 21 | 64,948 | 58 | 65,006 |
Balance as at April 1, 2019 | 4,335,954,462 | 2,170 | 396 | 58,848 | 2,570 | 61 | 882 | 21 | 64,948 | 58 | 65,006 |
Impact on account of adoption of IFRS 16* (refer to note 2.8) | – | – | – | (40) | – | – | – | – | (40) | – | (40) |
4,335,954,462 | 2,170 | 396 | 58,808 | 2,570 | 61 | 882 | 21 | 64,908 | 58 | 64,966 | |
Changes in equity for the year ended March 31, 2020 | |||||||||||
Net profit | – | – | – | 16,594 | – | – | – | – | 16,594 | 45 | 16,639 |
Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset* (Refer to note 2.19) | – | – | – | – | – | – | (180) | – | (180) | – | (180) |
Equity instruments through other comprehensive income* | – | – | – | – | – | – | (33) | – | (33) | – | (33) |
Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge* | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | (36) | (36) | – | (36) |
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | – | – | – | – | – | – | 365 | – | 365 | 13 | 378 |
Fair value changes on investments, net* | – | – | – | – | – | – | 22 | – | 22 | – | 22 |
Total comprehensive income for the period | – | – | – | 16,594 | – | – | 174 | (36) | 16,732 | 58 | 16,790 |
Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options (Refer to note 2.11) | 2,666,014 | 1 | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | – | 6 |
Buyback of equity shares (Refer to note 2.5 and 2.21) | (97,867,266) | (49) | – | (6,211) | – | – | – | – | (6,260) | – | (6,260) |
Transaction cost relating to buyback* | – | – | – | (11) | – | – | – | – | (11) | – | (11) |
Amount transferred to capital redemption reserve upon buyback (Refer to note 2.21) | – | – | – | (50) | – | 50 | – | – | – | – | – |
Non-controlling interests on acquisition of subsidiary (Refer to note 2.10) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 311 | 311 |
Employee stock compensation expense (refer to note 2.11) | – | – | 238 | – | – | – | – | – | 238 | – | 238 |
Income tax benefit arising on exercise of stock options | – | – | 9 | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | – | 9 |
Effect of modification of equity settled share based payment awards to cash settled awards (Refer to note 2.11) | – | – | (48) | (9) | – | – | – | – | (57) | – | (57) |
Dividends paid to non controlling interest of subsidiary | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | (33) | (33) |
Financial liability under option arrangements (refer to note 2.10) | – | – | – | (598) | – | – | – | – | (598) | – | (598) |
Transferred to other reserves | – | – | – | (2,580) | 2,580 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Transferred from other reserves on utilization | – | – | – | 1,080 | (1,080) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Dividends (including dividend distribution tax) | – | – | – | (9,517) | – | – | – | – | (9,517) | – | (9,517) |
Balance as at March 31, 2020 | 4,240,753,210 | 2,122 | 600 | 57,506 | 4,070 | 111 | 1,056 | (15) | 65,450 | 394 | 65,844 |
* net of tax
(1) | excludes treasury shares of 1,82,39,356 as at March 31, 2020, 20,324,982 as at April 1, 2019 and 10,801,956 as at April 1, 2018, held by consolidated trust. The treasury shares as at April 1, 2018 have not been adjusted for the September 2018 bonus issue. | |
(2) | Represents the Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve created out of the profit of the eligible SEZ unit in terms of the provisions of Sec 10AA(1)(ii) of Income Tax Act,1961. The reserve should be utilized by the Group for acquiring new plant and machinery for the purpose of its business in terms of the provisions of the Sec 10AA(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements
As per our report of even date attached
forDeloitte Haskins & Sells LLP | for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited |
Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018 |
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 39826 | Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman | Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director | U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director |
Bengaluru April 20, 2020 | D. Sundaram Director | Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer | A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary |
Infosys Limited and subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Accounting Policy
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit for the period is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and item of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Group are segregated. The Group considers all highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash to be cash equivalents.
(In crore)
Particulars | Note | Year ended March 31, | |
2020 | 2019 | ||
Operating activities: | |||
Net Profit | 16,639 | 15,410 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 2.18 | 2,893 | 2,011 |
Income tax expense | 2.12 | 5,368 | 5,631 |
Finance cost | 2.8 | 170 | – |
Interest and dividend income | (488) | (910) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on assets and liabilities | 184 | 66 | |
Impairment loss under expected credit loss model | 161 | 239 | |
Reduction in the fair value of Disposal Group held for sale | 2.10.1 | – | 270 |
Adjustment in respect of excess of carrying amount over recoverable amount on reclassification from "Held for Sale" | 2.10.1 | – | 451 |
Stock compensation expense | 2.11 | 249 | 202 |
Other adjustments | (131) | (102) | |
Changes in working capital | |||
Trade receivables and unbilled revenue | (3,862) | (2,881) | |
Prepayments and other assets | 505 | (839) | |
Trade payables | (373) | 916 | |
Client deposits | (15) | (11) | |
Unearned revenue | 148 | 334 | |
Other liabilities and provisions | 1,659 | 1,889 | |
Cash generated from operations | 23,107 | 22,676 | |
Income taxes paid | (4,550) | (6,832) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 18,557 | 15,844 | |
Investing activities: | |||
Expenditure on property, plant and equipment | (3,307) | (2,445) | |
Loans to employees | – | 14 | |
Deposits placed with corporation | (108) | (24) | |
Interest and dividend received | 375 | 554 | |
Payment of contingent consideration pertaining to acquisition of business | (6) | (18) | |
Payment towards acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | 2.10 | (1,860) | (550) |
Advance payment towards acquisition of business | – | (206) | |
Investment in equity and preference securities | (41) | (21) | |
Investment in others investments | (29) | (19) | |
Sale of others investments | – | 10 | |
Proceeds from sale of equity and preference securities | 27 | 115 | |
Investment in certificates of deposit | (1,114) | (2,393) | |
Redemption of certificates of deposit | 2,545 | 5,540 | |
Investment in quoted debt securities | (2,573) | (1,015) | |
Redemption of quoted debt securities | 3,649 | 862 | |
Redemption of commercial paper | 500 | 300 | |
Investment in commercial paper | – | (491) | |
Escrow and other deposits pertaining to Buyback | – | (257) | |
Redemption of escrow pertaining to Buyback | 2.4 | 257 | – |
Other receipts | 46 | – | |
Investment in liquid mutual fund units and fixed maturity plan securities | (34,839) | (78,355) | |
Redemption of liquid mutual fund units and fixed maturity plan securities | 34,685 | 76,821 | |
Net cash (used)/generated in investing activities | (1,793) | (1,578) | |
Financing activities: | |||
Payment of lease liabilities | 2.8 | (571) | – |
Payment of dividends including corporate dividend tax | (9,515) | (13,705) | |
Payment of dividends to non-controlling interests of subsidiary | (33) | – | |
Buyback of equity shares including transaction cost | 2.21.2 | (7,478) | (813) |
Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options | 6 | 6 | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (17,591) | (14,512) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (92) | (57) | |
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (827) | (246) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 2.1 | 19,568 | 19,871 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 2.1 | 18,649 | 19,568 |
Supplementary information: | |||
Restricted cash balance | 2.1 | 396 | 358 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements
As per our report of even date attached
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
1. Overview
1.1 Company overview
Infosys Limited ('the Company' or Infosys) is a leading provider of consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation digital services, enabling clients to execute strategies for their digital transformation. Infosys strategic objective is to build a sustainable organization that remains relevant to the agenda of clients, while creating growth opportunities for employees and generating profitable returns for investors. Infosys strategy is to be a navigator for our clients as they ideate, plan and execute on their journey to a digital future.
Infosys together with its subsidiaries and controlled trusts is herein after referred to as the "Group".
The Company is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in India and has its registered office at Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The Company has its primary listings on the BSE Ltd. and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Company’s American Depositary Shares (ADS) representing equity shares is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The Group's consolidated financial statements are authorized for issue by the Company's Board of Directors on April 20, 2020.
1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting as issued by International Accounting Standards Board, under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis except for certain financial instruments which have been measured at fair values. Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.
As the quarter and year figures are taken from the source and rounded to the nearest digits, the quarter figures in this statement added up to the figures reported for the previous quarters might not always add up to the year figures reported in this statement.
1.3 Basis of consolidation
Infosys consolidates entities which it owns or controls. The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company, its controlled trusts and its subsidiaries. Control exists when the parent has power over the entity, is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns by using its power over the entity. Power is demonstrated through existing rights that give the ability to direct relevant activities, those which significantly affect the entity's returns. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date control commences until the date control ceases.
The financial statements of the Group Companies are consolidated on a line-by-line basis and intra-group balances and transactions including unrealized gain / loss from such transactions are eliminated upon consolidation. The financial statements are prepared by applying uniform accounting policies in use at the Group. Non-controlling interests which represent part of the net profit or loss and net assets of subsidiaries that are not, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by the Company, are excluded.
1.4 Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions. These estimates, judgments and assumptions affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Application of accounting policies that require critical accounting estimates involving complex and subjective judgments and the use of assumptions in the financial statements have been disclosed in Note 1.5. Accounting estimates could change from period to period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Appropriate changes in estimates are made as management becomes aware of changes in circumstances surrounding the estimates. Changes in estimates are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which changes are made and, if material, their effects are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Estimation of uncertainties relating to the global health pandemic from COVID-19 (COVID 19):
The Group has considered the possible effects that may result from the pandemic relating to COVID-19 on the carrying amounts of receivables, unbilled revenues, goodwill and intangible assets. In developing the assumptions relating to the possible future uncertainties in the global economic conditions because of this pandemic, the Group, as at the date of approval of these financial statements has used internal and external sources of information including credit reports and related information, economic forecasts and consensus estimates from market sources on the expected future performance of the Group. The Group has performed sensitivity analysis on the assumptions used and based on current estimates expects the carrying amount of these assets will be recovered. The impact of COVID-19 on the Group's financial statements may differ from that estimated as at the date of approval of these consolidated financial statements.
1.5 Critical accounting estimates and judgments
a. Revenue recognition
The Group’s contracts with customers include promises to transfer multiple products and services to a customer. Revenues from customer contracts are considered for recognition and measurement when the contract has been approved, in writing, by the parties to the contract, the parties to contract are committed to perform their respective obligations under the contract, and the contract is legally enforceable. The Group assesses the services promised in a contract and identifies distinct performance obligations in the contract. Identification of distinct performance obligations to determine the deliverables and the ability of the customer to benefit independently from such deliverables, and allocation of transaction price to these distinct performance obligations involves significant judgement.
Fixed price maintenance revenue is recognized ratably on a straight-line basis when services are performed through an indefinite number of repetitive acts over a specified period. Revenue from fixed price maintenance contract is recognized ratably using a percentage of completion method when the pattern of benefits from the services rendered to the customer and Group’s costs to fulfil the contract is not even through the period of the contract because the services are generally discrete in nature and not repetitive. The use of method to recognize the maintenance revenues requires judgment and is based on the promises in the contract and nature of the deliverables.
The Group uses the percentage-of-completion method in accounting for other fixed-price contracts. Use of the percentage-of-completion method requires the Group to determine the actual efforts or costs expended to date as a proportion of the estimated total efforts or costs to be incurred. Efforts or costs expended have been used to measure progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. The estimation of total efforts or costs involves significant judgement and is assessed throughout the period of the contract to reflect any changes based on the latest available information.
Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become probable based on the estimated efforts or costs to complete the contract.
b. Income taxes
The Company's two major tax jurisdictions are India and the U.S., though the Company also files tax returns in other overseas jurisdictions.
Significant judgments are involved in determining the provision for income taxes, including amount expected to be paid/recovered for uncertain tax positions.
In assessing the realizability of deferred income tax assets, management considers whether some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which the temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred income tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based on the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred income tax assets are deductible, management believes that the group will realize the benefits of those deductible differences. The amount of the deferred income tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carry forward period are reduced. (Refer to Note 2.12)
c. Business combinations and intangible assets
Business combinations are accounted for using IFRS 3 (Revised), Business Combinations. IFRS 3 requires us to fair value identifiable intangible assets and contingent consideration to ascertain the net fair value of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquiree. Estimates are required to be made in determining the value of contingent consideration, value of option arrangements and intangible assets. These valuations are conducted by independent valuation experts. These measurements are based on information available at the acquisition date and are based on expectations and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management (Refer to Note. 2.10).
d. Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment represent a significant proportion of the asset base of the Group. The charge in respect of periodic depreciation is derived after determining an estimate of an asset’s expected useful life and the expected residual value at the end of its life. The useful lives and residual values of Group's assets are determined by management at the time the asset is acquired and reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end. The lives are based on historical experience with similar assets as well as anticipation of future events, which may impact their life, such as changes in technology. (Refer to Note 2.7).
e. Impairment of Goodwill
Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and whenever there is an indication that the recoverable amount of a cash generating unit (CGUs) is less than its carrying amount. For the impairment test, goodwill is allocated to the CGU or groups of CGUs which benefit from the synergies of the acquisition and which represent the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes.
The recoverable amount of CGUs is determined based on higher of value-in-use and fair value less cost to sell. Key assumptions in the cash flow projections are prepared based on current economic conditions and comprises estimated long term growth rates, weighted average cost of capital and estimated operating margins. (Refer to Note no 2.9)
f. Leases
IFRS 16 requires lessees to determine the lease term as the non-cancellable period of a lease adjusted with any option to extend or terminate the lease, if the use of such option is reasonably certain. The Group makes an assessment on the expected lease term on a lease-by-lease basis and thereby assesses whether it is reasonably certain that any options to extend or terminate the contract will be exercised. In evaluating the lease term, the Company considers factors such as any significant leasehold improvements undertaken over the lease term, costs relating to the termination of the lease and the importance of the underlying asset to Infosys’s operations taking into account the location of the underlying asset and the availability of suitable alternatives. The lease term in future periods is reassessed to ensure that the lease term reflects the current economic circumstances. After considering current and future economic conditions, the Group has concluded that no changes are required to lease period relating to the existing lease contracts. (Refer to Note no. 2.8)
g. Non-current assets and Disposal groups held for sale
Assets and liabilities of disposal groups held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. The determination of fair value less costs to sell includes use of management estimates and assumptions. The fair value of the disposal groups have been estimated using valuation techniques including income and market approach which includes unobservable inputs.
Non-current assets and Disposal Group that ceases to be classified as held for sale shall be measured at the lower of carrying amount before the Non-current asset and Disposal Group was classified as held for sale adjusted for any depreciation/ amortization and its recoverable amount at the date when the Disposal Group no longer meets the " Held for sale" criteria. Recoverable amounts of assets reclassified from held for sale have been estimated using management’s assumptions which consist of significant unobservable inputs.
h. Loss allowance for receivables and unbilled revenue
The Group determines the allowance for credit losses based on historical loss experience adjusted to reflect current and estimated future economic conditions. The Group considered current and anticipated future economic conditions relating to industries the Group deals with and the countries where it operates. In calculating expected credit loss, the Group has also considered credit reports and other related credit information for its customers to estimate the probability of default in future and has taken into account estimates of possible effect from the pandemic relating to COVID -19.
1.6 Recent accounting pronouncements
New and revised IFRS Standards in issue but not yet effective:
Conceptual Framework | Amendments to References to the Conceptual Framework in IFRS Standards |
Amendments to IFRS 3 | Definition of a Business |
Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8 | Definition of Material |
Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7 | Interest Rate Benchmark Reform |
Amendments to References to the Conceptual Framework in IFRS Standards
In March 2018, International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued Amendments to References to the Conceptual Framework in IFRS Standards. The document contains amendments to IFRS 2, IFRS 3, IFRS 6, IFRS 14, IAS 1, IAS 8, IAS 34, IAS 37, IAS 38, IFRIC 12, IFRIC 19, IFRIC 20, IFRIC 22, and SIC-32.
Not all amendments, however, update those pronouncements with regard to references to and quotes from the framework so that they refer to the revised Conceptual Framework. Some pronouncements are only updated to indicate which version of the Framework they are referencing to (the IASC Framework adopted by the IASB in 2001, the IASB Framework of 2010, or the new revised Framework of 2018) or to indicate that definitions in the Standard have not been updated with the new definitions developed in the revised Conceptual Framework.
The amendments, where they actually are updates, are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2020, with early application permitted.
The Group does not expect that the amendment to have any impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Amendments to IFRS 3 Definition of a business
On October 22, 2018, the International Accounting Standard Board has issued amendments to IFRS 3, ‘Business Combinations’, in connection with clarification of definition of business, to determine whether an acquisition is a business or a group of assets. The amendment added a concept called “Optional Concentration Test” that makes it easier to conclude that a company has acquired a group of assets rather than a business, if the value of the assets acquired is substantially concentrated in a single asset or group of similar assets. An entity may elect to apply or not to apply this optional concentration test on a transaction by transaction basis.
The amendment will apply to the Company effective April 1, 2020 and has to be applied prospectively. Hence there is no impact on the consolidated financial statement.
Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8 Definition of Material
In October 2018, the IASB issued Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors to make the definition of material in IAS 1 easier to understand. The amendments are not intended to alter the underlying concept of materiality in IFRS Standards. The concept of ‘obscuring’ material information with immaterial information has been included as part of the new definition.
The threshold for materiality influencing users has been changed from ‘could influence’ to ‘could reasonably be expected to influence’.
The definition of material in IAS 8 has been replaced by a reference to the definition of material in IAS 1. In addition, the IASB amended other Standards and the Conceptual Framework that contain a definition of material or refer to the term ‘material’ to ensure consistency.
The amendments are required to be applied prospectively for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2020, with earlier application permitted.
The Group does not expect the amendment to have any material impact on its evaluation of materiality in relation to its financial statements.
Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7 – Interest Rate Benchmark Reform
In September 2019, IASB introduced amendments, which modified specific hedge accounting requirements, so that entities would apply those hedge accounting requirements assuming that the interest rate benchmark is not altered as a result of the interest rate benchmark reform.
The changes will mandatorily apply to all hedging relationships that are directly affected by the interest rate benchmark reform.
The Group does not expect the amendment to have any significant impact.
The effective date for adoption of this amendment is annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020, although early adoption is permitted.
2. Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
2.1 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following:
(In crore)
Particulars | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Cash and bank deposits | 12,288 | 14,197 |
Deposits with financial institutions | 6,361 | 5,371 |
Total Cash and cash equivalents | 18,649 | 19,568 |
Cash and cash equivalents as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 include restricted cash and bank balances of396 crore and358 crore, respectively. The restrictions are primarily on account of bank balances held by irrevocable trusts controlled by the Company and bank balances held as margin money deposits against guarantees.
The deposits maintained by the Group with banks and financial institutions comprise of time deposits, which can be withdrawn by the Group at any point without prior notice or penalty on the principal.
2.2 Investments
The carrying value of the investments are as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
(i) Current | ||
Amortised Cost | ||
Quoted debt securities | ||
Cost | – | 18 |
Fair Value through profit or loss | ||
Liquid mutual fund units | ||
Fair value | 2,104 | 1,786 |
Fixed Maturity Plan Securities | ||
Fair value | 489 | – |
Fair Value through other comprehensive income | ||
Quoted Debt Securities | ||
Fair value | 936 | 1,846 |
Commercial paper | ||
Fair value | – | 495 |
Certificates of deposit | ||
Fair value | 1,126 | 2,482 |
Total current investments | 4,655 | 6,627 |
(ii) Non-current | ||
Amortised Cost | ||
Quoted debt securities | ||
Cost | 1,846 | 1,893 |
Fair Value through other comprehensive income | ||
Quoted debt securities | ||
Fair value | 2,126 | 2,144 |
Unquoted equity and preference securities | ||
Fair value | 102 | 100 |
Fair Value through profit or loss | ||
Unquoted Preference securities | ||
Fair value | 9 | 23 |
Fixed Maturity Plan Securities | ||
Fair value | – | 458 |
Others | ||
Fair value(1) | 54 | 16 |
Total non-current investments | 4,137 | 4,634 |
Total investments | 8,792 | 11,261 |
Investments carried at amortised cost | 1,846 | 1,911 |
Investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | 4,290 | 7,067 |
Investments carried at fair value through profit or loss | 2,656 | 2,283 |
(1) | Uncalled capital commitments outstanding as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 was61 crore and86 crore, respectively. |
Refer note 2.3 for accounting policies on financial instruments.
Details of amounts recorded in Other comprehensive income :
(In crore)
Year ended March 31, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2019 | |||||
Gross | Tax | Net | Gross | Tax | Net | |
Net Gain/(loss) on | ||||||
Quoted debt securities | 27 | (3) | 24 | 6 | (1) | 5 |
Certificates of deposit | (4) | 2 | (2) | (5) | 2 | (3) |
Unquoted equity and preference securities | (27) | (6) | (33) | 63 | 7 | 70 |
Method of fair valuation:
(In crore)
Class of investment | Method | Fair value as at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | ||
Liquid mutual fund units | Quoted price | 2,104 | 1,786 |
Fixed maturity plan securities | Market observable inputs | 489 | 458 |
Quoted debt securities- carried at amortized cost | Quoted price and market observable inputs | 2,144 | 2,125 |
Quoted debt securities- carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | Quoted price and market observable inputs | 3,062 | 3,990 |
Certificates of deposit | Market observable inputs | 1,126 | 2,482 |
Commercial paper | Market observable inputs | – | 495 |
Unquoted equity and preference securities - carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | Discounted cash flows method, Market multiples method, Option pricing model, etc. | 102 | 100 |
Unquoted equity and preference securities - carried at fair value through profit or loss | Discounted cash flows method, Market multiples method, Option pricing model, etc. | 9 | 23 |
Others | Discounted cash flows method, Market multiples method, Option pricing model, etc. | 54 | 16 |
Total | 9,090 | 11,475 |
Certain quoted investments are classified as Level 2 in the absence of active market for such investments.
2.3 Financial instruments
Accounting Policy
2.3.1 Initial recognition
The Group recognizes financial assets and financial liabilities when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. All financial assets and liabilities are recognized at fair value on initial recognition, except for trade receivables which are initially measured at transaction price. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities, that are not at fair value through profit or loss, are added to the fair value on initial recognition. Regular way purchase and sale of financial assets are accounted for at trade date.
2.3.2 Subsequent measurement
a. Non-derivative financial instruments
(i) Financial assets carried at amortised cost
A financial asset is subsequently measured at amortised cost if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold the asset in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
(ii) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)
A financial asset is subsequently measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if it is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. The Group has made an irrevocable election for its investments which are classified as equity instruments to present the subsequent changes in fair value in other comprehensive income based on its business model.
(iii) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
A financial asset which is not classified in any of the above categories is subsequently fair valued through profit or loss.
(iv) Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method, except for contingent consideration and financial liability under option arrangements recognized in a business combination which is subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss. For trade and other payables maturing within one year from the balance sheet date, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
b. Derivative financial instruments
The Group holds derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in exchange rates on foreign currency exposures. The counterparty for these contracts is generally a bank.
(i) Financial assets or financial liabilities, at fair value through profit or loss
This category has derivative financial assets or liabilities which are not designated as hedges.
Although the Group believes that these derivatives constitute hedges from an economic perspective, they may not qualify for hedge accounting under IFRS 9, Financial Instruments. Any derivative that is either not designated as hedge, or is so designated but is ineffective as per IFRS 9, is categorized as a financial asset or financial liability, at fair value through profit or loss.
Derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized initially at fair value and attributable transaction costs are recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income when incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, these derivatives are measured at fair value through profit or loss and the resulting exchange gains or losses are included in other income. Assets/ liabilities in this category are presented as current assets/current liabilities if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realized within 12 months after the Balance Sheet date.
(ii) Cash flow hedge
The Group designates certain foreign exchange forward and options contracts as cash flow hedges to mitigate the risk of foreign exchange exposure on highly probable forecast cash transactions.
When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedging instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedging reserve. Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized immediately in the net profit in the statement of comprehensive income. If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, the cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument recognized in cash flow hedging reserve till the period the hedge was effective remains in cash flow hedging reserve until the forecasted transaction occurs. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the net profit in the statement of comprehensive income upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction. If the forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the amount accumulated in cash flow hedging reserve is reclassified to net profit in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
2.3.3 Derecognition of financial instruments
The Group derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or it transfers the financial asset and the transfer qualifies for derecognition under IFRS 9. A financial liability (or a part of a financial liability) is derecognized from the Group's Balance Sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires.
2.3.4Fair value of financial instruments
In determining the fair value of its financial instruments, the Group uses a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each reporting date. The methods used to determine fair value include discounted cash flow analysis, available quoted market prices and dealer quotes. All methods of assessing fair value result in general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.
Refer to table 'Financial instruments by category' below for the disclosure on carrying value and fair value of financial assets and liabilities. For financial assets and liabilities maturing within one year from the balance sheet date and which are not carried at fair value, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments.
2.3.5 Impairment
The Group recognizes loss allowances using the expected credit loss (ECL) model for the financial assets and unbilled revenue which are not fair valued through profit or loss. Loss allowance for trade receivables and unbilled revenues with no significant financing component is measured at an amount equal to lifetime ECL. For all other financial assets, expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to the 12-month ECL, unless there has been a significant increase in credit risk from initial recognition in which case those are measured at lifetime ECL. The amount of expected credit losses (or reversal) that is required to adjust the loss allowance at the reporting date to the amount that is required to be recognized is recognized as an impairment gain or loss in consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
Financial instruments by category
The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments by categories as at March 31, 2020 were as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | Amortised cost | Financial assets / liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | Financial assets / liabilities at fair value through OCI | Total carrying value | Total fair value | ||
Designated upon initial recognition | Mandatory | Equity instruments designated upon initial recognition | Mandatory | ||||
Assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents (Refer to Note 2.1) | 18,649 | – | – | – | – | 18,649 | 18,649 |
Investments (Refer to Note 2.2) | |||||||
Liquid mutual fund units | – | – | 2,104 | – | – | 2,104 | 2,104 |
Fixed maturity plan securities | – | – | 489 | – | – | 489 | 489 |
Quoted debt securities | 1,846 | – | – | – | 3,062 | 4,908 | 5,206(1) |
Certificates of deposit | – | – | – | – | 1,126 | 1,126 | 1,126 |
Unquoted equity and preference securities | – | – | 9 | 102 | – | 111 | 111 |
Unquoted investment others | – | – | 54 | – | – | 54 | 54 |
Trade receivables | 18,487 | – | – | – | – | 18,487 | 18,487 |
Unbilled revenues(3) (Refer to Note 2.17) | 2,796 | – | – | – | – | 2,796 | 2,796 |
Prepayments and other assets (Refer to Note 2.4) | 3,596 | – | – | – | – | 3,596 | 3,514(2) |
Derivative financial instruments | – | – | 53 | – | 9 | 62 | 62 |
Total | 45,374 | – | 2,709 | 102 | 4,197 | 52,382 | 52,598 |
Liabilities: | |||||||
Trade payables | 2,852 | – | – | – | – | 2,852 | 2,852 |
Lease liabilities | 4,633 | – | – | – | – | 4,633 | 4,633 |
Derivative financial instruments | – | – | 471 | – | 20 | 491 | 491 |
Financial liability under option arrangements (Refer to note 2.10) | – | – | 621 | – | – | 621 | 621 |
Other liabilities including contingent consideration (Refer to Note 2.5) | 7,966 | – | 340 | – | – | 8,306 | 8,306 |
Total | 15,451 | – | 1,432 | – | 20 | 16,903 | 16,903 |
(1) On account of fair value changes including interest accrued
(2) Excludes interest accrued on quoted debt securities carried at amortized cost of82 crore
(3) | Excludes unbilled revenue on contracts where the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones |
The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments by categories as at March 31, 2019 were as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | Amortised cost | Financial assets/ liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | Financial assets/liabilities at fair value through OCI | Total carrying value | Total fair value | ||
Designated upon initial recognition | Mandatory | Equity instruments designated upon initial recognition | Mandatory | ||||
Assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents (Refer to Note 2.1) | 19,568 | – | – | – | – | 19,568 | 19,568 |
Investments (Refer to Note 2.2) | |||||||
Liquid mutual fund units | – | – | 1,786 | – | – | 1,786 | 1,786 |
Fixed maturity plan securities | – | – | 458 | – | – | 458 | 458 |
Quoted debt securities | 1,911 | – | – | – | 3,990 | 5,901 | 6,115(1) |
Certificates of deposit | – | – | – | – | 2,482 | 2,482 | 2,482 |
Commercial papers | – | – | – | – | 495 | 495 | 495 |
Unquoted equity and preference securities | – | – | 23 | 100 | – | 123 | 123 |
Unquoted investments others | – | – | 16 | – | – | 16 | 16 |
Trade receivables | 14,827 | – | – | – | – | 14,827 | 14,827 |
Unbilled revenue(3)(Refer to Note 2.17) | 2,093 | – | – | – | – | 2,093 | 2,093 |
Prepayments and other assets (Refer to Note 2.4) | 3,648 | – | – | – | – | 3,648 | 3,564(2) |
Derivative financial instruments | – | – | 299 | – | 37 | 336 | 336 |
Total | 42,047 | – | 2,582 | 100 | 7,004 | 51,733 | 51,863 |
Liabilities: | |||||||
Trade payables | 1,655 | – | – | – | – | 1,655 | 1,655 |
Derivative financial instruments | – | – | 15 | – | – | 15 | 15 |
Other liabilities including contingent consideration (Refer to Note 2.5) | 8,731 | – | 190 | – | – | 8,921 | 8,921 |
Total | 10,386 | – | 205 | – | – | 10,591 | 10,591 |
(1) On account of fair value changes including interest accrued
(2) Excludes interest accrued on quoted debt securities carried at amortized cost of84 crore.
(3) | Excludes unbilled revenue on contracts where the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones |
Fair value hierarchy
Level 1- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2– Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
Level 3- Inputs for the assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
The following table presents fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2020:
(In crore)
Particulars | As at March 31, 2020 | Fair value measurement at end of the reporting period using | ||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||
Assets | ||||
Investments in liquid mutual fund units (Refer to Note 2.2) | 2,104 | 2,104 | – | – |
Investments in fixed maturity plan securities (Refer to Note 2.2) | 489 | – | 489 | – |
Investments in quoted debt securities (Refer to Note 2.2) | 5,206 | 4,678 | 528 | – |
Investments in certificates of deposit (Refer to Note 2.2) | 1,126 | – | 1,126 | – |
Investments in unquoted equity and preference securities (Refer to Note 2.2) | 111 | – | – | 111 |
Investments in unquoted investments others (Refer to Note 2.2) | 54 | – | – | 54 |
Derivative financial instruments - gain on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts | 62 | – | 62 | – |
Liabilities | ||||
Derivative financial instruments - loss on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts | 491 | – | 491 | – |
Financial liability under option arrangements (Refer to note 2.10) | 621 | – | – | 621 |
Liability towards contingent consideration (Refer to Note 2.5)* | 340 | – | – | 340 |
*Discount rate pertaining to contingent consideration ranges from 8% to 14%
During the year ended March 31, 2020, quoted debt securities of662 crore were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on quoted price and quoted debt securities of50 crore were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on market observable inputs.
The following table presents fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2019:
(In crore)
Particulars | As at March 31, 2019 | Fair value measurement at end of the reporting period using | ||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||
Assets | ||||
Investments in liquid mutual fund units (Refer to Note 2.2) | 1,786 | 1,786 | – | – |
Investments in fixed maturity plan securities (Refer to Note 2.2) | 458 | – | 458 | – |
Investments in quoted debt securities (Refer to Note 2.2) | 6,115 | 4,358 | 1,757 | – |
Investments in certificates of deposit (Refer to Note 2.2) | 2,482 | – | 2,482 | – |
Investments in commercial papers (Refer to Note 2.2) | 495 | – | 495 | – |
Investments in unquoted equity and preference securities(Refer to Note 2.2) | 123 | – | – | 123 |
Investments in unquoted investments others (Refer to Note 2.2) | 16 | – | – | 16 |
Derivative financial instruments- gain on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts | 336 | – | 336 | – |
Liabilities | ||||
Derivative financial instruments- loss on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts | 15 | – | 15 | – |
Liability towards contingent consideration (Refer to Note 2.5)* | 190 | – | – | 190 |
*Discount rate pertaining to contingent consideration ranges from 9% to 16%
During the year ended March 31, 2019, quoted debt securities of336 crore were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on quoted price and quoted debt securities of746 crore were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on market observable inputs.
A one percentage point change in the unobservable inputs used in fair valuation of Level 3 assets and liabilities does not have a significant impact in its value.
Income from financial assets is as follows :
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Interest income from financial assets carried at amortised cost | 327 | 355 | 1,289 | 1,404 |
Interest income on financial assets fair valued through other comprehensive income | 65 | 142 | 322 | 646 |
Dividend income from investments carried at fair value through profit or loss | – | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Gain / (loss) on investments carried at fair value through profit or loss | 35 | 65 | 183 | 170 |
427 | 563 | 1,796 | 2,222 |
Financial risk management
Financial risk factors
The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group's primary focus is to foresee the unpredictability of financial markets and seek to minimize potential adverse effects on its financial performance. The primary market risk to the Group is foreign exchange risk. The Group uses derivative financial instruments to mitigate foreign exchange related risk exposures. The Group's exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristic of each customer and the concentration of risk from the top few customers.
Market risk
The Group operates internationally and a major portion of the business is transacted in several currencies and consequently the Group is exposed to foreign exchange risk through its sales and services in the United States and elsewhere, and purchases from overseas suppliers in various foreign currencies. The Group holds derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in exchange rates on foreign currency exposures. The exchange rate between the Indian rupee and foreign currencies has changed substantially in recent years and may fluctuate substantially in the future. Consequently, the results of the Group’s operations are adversely affected as the rupee appreciates/ depreciates against these currencies.
The following table analyses foreign currency risk from financial assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2020:
(In crore)
Particulars | U.S. dollars | Euro | United Kingdom Pound Sterling | Australian dollars | Other currencies | Total |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,228 | 507 | 163 | 208 | 1,242 | 3,348 |
Trade receivables | 11,565 | 2,331 | 1,064 | 652 | 2,200 | 17,812 |
Unbilled revenue | 5,371 | 1,064 | 314 | 292 | 544 | 7,585 |
Other assets | 754 | 102 | 67 | 38 | 217 | 1,178 |
Trade payables | (764) | (157) | (103) | (74) | (1,453) | (2,551) |
Lease liabilities | (1,681) | (988) | (355) | (59) | (496) | (3,579) |
Employee benefit obligations | (1,046) | (217) | (38) | (204) | (212) | (1,717) |
Other liabilities | (4,040) | (796) | (159) | (268) | (1,348) | (6,611) |
Net assets / (liabilities) | 11,387 | 1,846 | 953 | 585 | 694 | 15,465 |
The following table analyses foreign currency risk from financial assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2019:
(In crore)
Particulars | U.S. dollars | Euro | United Kingdom Pound Sterling | Australian dollars | Other currencies | Total |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,640 | 266 | 110 | 213 | 1,113 | 3,342 |
Trade receivables | 9,950 | 1,844 | 1,025 | 527 | 971 | 14,317 |
Unbilled revenue | 3,733 | 769 | 251 | 276 | 434 | 5,463 |
Other assets | 456 | 104 | 34 | 34 | 314 | 942 |
Trade payables | (708) | (128) | (139) | (80) | (107) | (1,162) |
Employee benefit obligations | (678) | (106) | (25) | (205) | (164) | (1,178) |
Other liabilities | (3,523) | (454) | (192) | (177) | (595) | (4,941) |
Net assets / (liabilities) | 10,870 | 2,295 | 1,064 | 588 | 1,966 | 16,783 |
Sensitivity analysis between Indian rupee and U.S. Dollar
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Impact on Group's incremental operating margins | 0.44% | 0.45% | 0.45% | 0.47% |
Sensitivity analysis is computed based on the changes in the income and expenses in foreign currency upon conversion into functional currency, due to exchange rate fluctuations between the previous reporting period and the current reporting period.
Derivative financial instruments
The Group holds derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in exchange rates on foreign currency exposures. The counterparty for these contracts is generally a bank. These derivative financial instruments are valued based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
The following table gives details in respect of outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts:
Particulars | As at | As at | ||
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |||
In million | In crore | In million | In crore | |
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | ||||
Option Contracts | ||||
In Australian dollars | 110 | 507 | 120 | 588 |
In Euro | 120 | 993 | 135 | 1,049 |
In United Kingdom Pound Sterling | 21 | 196 | 25 | 226 |
Other derivatives | ||||
Forward contracts | ||||
In Australian dollars | 2 | 9 | 8 | 37 |
In Brazilian Real | 57 | 102 | 0 | 0 |
In Canadian dollars | 21 | 117 | 13 | 68 |
In Chinese Yuan | 210 | 226 | – | – |
In Euro | 191 | 1,581 | 176 | 1,367 |
In Japanese Yen | – | – | 550 | 34 |
In New Zealand dollars | 16 | 72 | 16 | 75 |
In Norwegian Krone | 40 | 29 | 40 | 32 |
In Poland złoty | 92 | 165 | – | – |
In Romanian Leu | 20 | 33 | – | – |
In South African Rand | – | – | – | – |
In Singapore dollars | 177 | 954 | 140 | 716 |
In Swedish Krona | 50 | 37 | 50 | 37 |
In Swiss Franc | 1 | 9 | 25 | 172 |
In U.S. dollars | 1,048 | 7,925 | 955 | 6,608 |
In United Kingdom Pound Sterling | 50 | 469 | 80 | 724 |
Option Contracts | ||||
In Australian dollars | – | – | 10 | 49 |
In Canadian dollars | – | – | 13 | 69 |
In Euro | – | – | 60 | 466 |
In Swiss Franc | – | – | 5 | 35 |
In U.S. dollars | 555 | 4,196 | 433 | 2,995 |
In United Kingdom Pound Sterling | – | – | 10 | 91 |
Total forwards & options | 17,620 | 15,438 |
The group recognized a net loss of461 crore and447 crore during the three months and year ended March 31, 2020 and a net gain of207 crore and240 crore during the three months and year ended March 31, 2019, respectively, on derivative financial instruments not designated as cash flow hedges which are included in other income.
The foreign exchange forward and option contracts mature within twelve months. The table below analyses the derivative financial instruments into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period as at the balance sheet date:
(In crore)
Particulars | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Not later than one month | 5,687 | 4,432 |
Later than one month and not later than three months | 8,727 | 6,921 |
Later than three months and not later than one year | 3,206 | 4,085 |
Total | 17,620 | 15,438 |
During the year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, the Group has designated certain foreign exchange forward and option contracts as cash flow hedges to mitigate the risk of foreign exchange exposure on highly probable forecast cash transactions. The related hedge transactions for balance in cash flow hedging reserve as at March 31, 2020 are expected to occur and reclassified to statement of comprehensive income within 3 months.
The Group determines the existence of an economic relationship between the hedging instrument and hedged item based on the currency, amount and timing of its forecasted cash flows. Hedge effectiveness is determined at the inception of the hedge relationship, and through periodic prospective effectiveness assessments to ensure that an economic relationship exists between the hedged item and hedging instrument, including whether the hedging instrument is expected to offset changes in cash flows of hedged items.
If the hedge ratio for risk management purposes is no longer optimal but the risk management objective remains unchanged and the hedge continues to qualify for hedge accounting, the hedge relationship will be rebalanced by adjusting either the volume of the hedging instrument or the volume of the hedged item so that the hedge ratio aligns with the ratio used for risk management purposes. Any hedge ineffectiveness is calculated and accounted for in profit or loss at the time of the hedge relationship rebalancing.
The following table provides the reconciliation of cash flow hedge reserve for the three months and year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Gain / (Loss) | ||||
Balance at the beginning of the period | (15) | 36 | 21 | – |
Gain / (loss) recognised in other comprehensive income during the period | 30 | 25 | 25 | 118 |
Amount reclassified to profit and loss during the period | (32) | (45) | (73) | (90) |
Tax impact on above | 2 | 5 | 12 | (7) |
Balance at the end of the period | (15) | 21 | (15) | 21 |
The Group offsets a financial asset and a financial liability when it currently has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and the Group intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
The following table provides quantitative information about offsetting of derivative financial assets and derivative financial liabilities:
(In crore)
Particulars | As at | |||
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |||
Derivative financial asset | Derivative financial liability | Derivative financial asset | Derivative financial liability | |
Gross amount of recognized financial asset/liability | 86 | (515) | 338 | (17) |
Amount set off | (24) | 24 | (2) | 2 |
Net amount presented in balance sheet | 62 | (491) | 336 | (15) |
Credit risk
Credit risk refers to the risk of default on its obligation by the counterparty resulting in a financial loss. The maximum exposure to the credit risk at the reporting date is primarily from trade receivables amounting to18,487 crore and14,827 crore as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively and unbilled revenue amounting to7,121crore and5,374 crore as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively. Trade receivables and unbilled revenue are typically unsecured and are derived from revenues from customers primarily located in the United States of America. Credit risk has always been managed by the Group through credit approvals, establishing credit limits and continuously monitoring the creditworthiness of customers to which the Group grants credit terms in the normal course of business. The Group uses the expected credit loss model to assess any required allowances; and uses a provision matrix to compute the expected credit loss allowance for trade receivables and unbilled revenues. This matrix takes into account available external and internal credit risk information such as CDS spead quotes, ratings from international credit rating agencies and the Group's historical collection experience for customers.
The Group's exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristic of each customer and the concentration of risk from the top few customers. Exposure to customers is diversified and there is no single customer contributing more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables and unbilled revenues.
The following table gives details in respect of percentage of revenues generated from top customer and top ten customers:
(In %)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Revenue from top customer | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.6 |
Revenue from top ten customers | 18.7 | 19.7 | 19.2 | 19.0 |
Credit risk exposure
The allowance of lifetime expected credit loss on customer balances for the three months and year ended March 31, 2020 was72 crore and161 crore, respectively.
The allowance of lifetime expected credit losses for the three months and year ended March 31, 2019 was15 crore and239 crore, respectively
Movement in credit loss allowance:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Balance at the beginning | 653 | 615 | 627 | 449 |
Translation differences | 8 | (3) | 17 | 12 |
Impairment loss recognised / (reversed) | 72 | 15 | 161 | 239 |
Write-offs | (28) | – | (100) | (73) |
Balance at the end | 705 | 627 | 705 | 627 |
The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is written off (either partially or in full) when there is no realistic prospect of recovery.
The Group’s credit period generally ranges from 30-60 days.
Credit exposure
(In crore)
Particulars | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Trade receivables | 18,487 | 14,827 |
Unbilled revenue | 7,121 | 5,374 |
Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) as of March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 was 69 days and 66 days, respectively.
Credit risk on cash and cash equivalents is limited as the Group generally invest in deposits with banks and financial institutions with high ratings assigned by international and domestic credit rating agencies. Ratings are monitored periodically and the Group has considered the latest available credit ratings in view of COVID – 19 as at the date of approval of these condensed consolidated financial statements..
Majority of investments of the Group are fair valued based on Level 1 or Level 2 inputs. These investments primarily include investment in liquid mutual fund units, fixed maturity plan securities, certificates of deposit, commercial papers, quoted bonds issued by government and quasi-government organizations and non convertible debentures. The Group invests after considering counterparty risks based on multiple criteria including Tier I capital, Capital Adequacy Ratio, Credit Rating, Profitability, NPA levels and Deposit base of banks and financial institutions. These risks are monitored regularly as per its risk management program.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is defined as the risk that the Group will not be able to settle or meet its obligations on time.
The Group's principal sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents and the cash flow that is generated from operations. The Group has no outstanding borrowings. The Group believes that the working capital is sufficient to meet its current requirements.
As at March 31, 2020, the Group had a working capital of33,720 crore including cash and cash equivalents of18,469 crore and current investments of4,655 crore. As at March 31, 2019, the Group had a working capital of34,240 crore including cash and cash equivalents of19,568 crore and current investments of6,627 crore.
As at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, the outstanding employee benefit obligations were1,870 crore and1,663 crore, respectively, which have been substantially funded. Accordingly, no liquidity risk is perceived.
The table below provides details regarding the contractual maturities of significant financial liabilities as at March 31, 2020:
(In crore)
Particulars | Less than 1 year | 1-2 years | 2-4 years | 4-7 years | Total |
Trade payables | 2,852 | – | – | – | 2,852 |
Other financial liabilities (excluding liability towards contingent consideration) (Refer to Note 2.5) | 7,939 | 22 | 5 | – | 7,966 |
Financial liability under option arrangements | – | – | 621 | – | 621 |
Liability towards contingent consideration on an undiscounted basis (Refer to Note 2.5) | 225 | 75 | 67 | – | 367 |
The table below provides details regarding the contractual maturities of significant financial liabilities as at March 31, 2019:
(In crore)
Particulars | Less than 1 year | 1-2 years | 2-4 years | 4-7 years | Total |
Trade payables | 1,655 | – | – | – | 1,655 |
Other financial liabilities (excluding liability towards contingent consideration) (Refer to Note 2.5) | 8,716 | 11 | 4 | – | 8,731 |
Liability towards contingent consideration on an undiscounted basis (Refer to Note 2.5) | 114 | 83 | – | 36 | 233 |
2.4 Prepayments and other assets
Prepayments and other assets consist of the following:
(In crore)
Particulars | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Current | ||
Rental deposits | 27 | 15 |
Security deposits | 8 | 4 |
Loans to employees | 239 | 241 |
Prepaid expenses(1) | 968 | 751 |
Interest accrued and not due | 474 | 905 |
Withholding taxes and others(1) | 1,583 | 1,488 |
Advance payments to vendors for supply of goods(1) | 145 | 109 |
Deposit with corporations* | 1,795 | 1,671 |
Deferred contract cost(1) | 33 | 58 |
Escrow and other deposits pertaining to buyback (refer to note 2.21.2) | – | 257 |
Net investment in sublease of right of use asset (refer to note 2.8) | 35 | – |
Other assets(2) | 288 | 224 |
Total Current prepayment and other assets | 5,595 | 5,723 |
Non-current | ||
Loans to employees | 21 | 19 |
Deposit with corporations* | 55 | 67 |
Rental deposits | 221 | 193 |
Security deposits | 50 | 52 |
Withholding taxes and others(1) | 777 | 929 |
Deferred contract cost(1) | 101 | 277 |
Prepaid expenses(1) | 87 | 162 |
Advance pertaining to business acquisition(1) | – | 206 |
Net investment in sublease of right of use asset (refer to note 2.8) | 398 | – |
Prepaid gratuity(1) | 151 | 42 |
Other assets | 13 | – |
Total Non- current prepayment and other assets | 1,874 | 1,947 |
Total prepayment and other assets | 7,469 | 7,670 |
Financial assets in prepayments and other assets | 3,596 | 3,648 |
(1)Non financial assets
(2)Includes non financial assset of28 crore
Withholding taxes and others primarily consist of input tax credits and Cenvat recoverable from Government of India. As at March 31, 2020, Cenvat recoverable includes372 crore which are pending adjudication. The Group expects these amounts to be sustainable on adjudication and recoverable on final resolution.
* | Deposit with corporations represents amounts deposited to settle certain employee-related obligations as and when they arise during the normal course of business. |
2.5 Other liabilities
Other liabilities comprise the following :
(In crore)
Particulars | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Current | ||
Accrued compensation to employees | 2,958 | 2,572 |
Accrued expenses | 3,921 | 3,319 |
Withholding taxes and others(1) | 1,759 | 1,487 |
Retention money | 72 | 112 |
Liabilities of controlled trusts | 188 | 168 |
Deferred income - government grant on land use rights(1) | 2 | 1 |
Accrued gratuity(1) | 3 | 2 |
Accrued provident fund liability (refer note 2.19) | 64 | – |
Liability towards contingent consideration | 219 | 102 |
Deferred rent(1) | – | 63 |
Capital Creditors | 280 | 676 |
Financial liability relating to buyback(2) | – | 1,202 |
Other non-financial liabilities | 6 | – |
Other financial liabilities | 520 | 667 |
Total current other liabilities | 9,992 | 10,371 |
Non-current | ||
Liability towards contingent consideration | 121 | 88 |
Accrued gratuity(1) | 28 | 30 |
Accrued provident fund liability (refer note 2.19)(1) | 185 | – |
Accrued compensation to employees | 22 | 15 |
Deferred income - government grant on land use rights(1) | 43 | 42 |
Deferred rent(1) | – | 174 |
Deferred income(1) | 21 | 29 |
Other financial liabilities | 5 | – |
Other non-financial liabilities(1) | 2 | – |
Financial liability under option arrangements (refer to note 2.10) | 621 | – |
Total non-current other liabilities | 1,048 | 378 |
Total other liabilities | 11,040 | 10,749 |
Financial liabilities included in other liabilities | 8,927 | 8,921 |
Financial liability towards contingent consideration on an undiscounted basis | 367 | 233 |
(1)Non financial liabilities
(2) | In accordance with IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation, the Company has recorded a financial liability as at March 31, 2019 for the obligation to acquire its own equity shares to the extent of standing instructions provided to its registered broker for the buyback (refer to note 2.21.2). The financial liability is recognized at the present value of the maximum amount that the Company would be required to pay to the registered broker for buy back, with a corresponding debit in general reserve / retained earnings. The liability has been utilized towards buyback of equity shares which was completed on August 26, 2019. |
Accrued expenses primarily relates to cost of technical sub-contractors, telecommunication charges, legal and professional charges, brand building expenses, overseas travel expenses and office maintenance.
2.6 Provisions and other contingent liability
Accounting Policy
Provisions
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that is reasonably estimable, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.
Contingent liability is a possible obligation arising from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the entity or a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognised because it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation or the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.
Post sales client support
The Group provides its clients with a fixed-period post sales support on its fixed-price, fixed-timeframe contracts. Costs associated with such support services are accrued at the time related revenues are recorded and included in cost of sales. The Group estimates such costs based on historical experience and estimates are reviewed on a periodic basis for any material changes in assumptions and likelihood of occurrence.
Onerous contracts
Provisions for onerous contracts are recognized when the expected benefits to be derived by the Group from a contract are lower than the unavoidable costs of meeting the future obligations under the contract. The provision is measured at the present value of the lower of the expected cost of terminating the contract and the expected net cost of continuing with the contract. Before a provision is established the Group recognizes any impairment loss on the assets associated with that contract.
Provisions comprise the following:
(In crore)
Particulars | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Provision for post sales client support and other provisions | 572 | 576 |
572 | 576 |
Provision for post sales client support and other provisions represents cost associated with providing post sales support services which are accrued at the time of recognition of revenues and are expected to be utilized over a period of 1 year.
The movement in the provision for post sales client support and other provisions is as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
Balance at the beginning | 603 | 576 |
Provision recognized / (reversed) | 1 | 116 |
Provision utilized | (66) | (174) |
Translation difference | 34 | 54 |
Balance at the end | 572 | 572 |
Provision for post sales client support and other provisions is included in cost of sales in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
As at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 claims against the Group, not acknowledged as debts, (excluding demands from income tax authorities- Refer to Note 2.12) amounted to230 crore each.
The Audit Committee appointed an external legal counsel to conduct an independent investigation into the whistleblower allegations which have been previously disclosed to stock exchanges on October 22, 2019 and to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form 6-K on the same date. As previously disclosed on January 10, 2020 the outcome of the investigation has not resulted in restatement of previously issued financial statements.
The Company cooperated with an investigation by the SEC regarding the same matters. In March 2020, the Company received notification from the SEC that the SEC has concluded its investigation and the Company does not anticipate any further action by the SEC on this matter. The Company is responding to all the inquires received from the Indian regulatory authorities and will continue to cooperate with the authorities for any additional requests for information. Additionally, in October 2019, a shareholder class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the Company and certain of its current and former officers for alleged violations of the US federal securities laws. The Company is presently unable to predict the scope, duration or the outcome of these matters.
The Group is subject to legal proceedings and claims, which have arisen in the ordinary course of business. The Group’s management reasonably expects that these legal actions, when ultimately concluded and determined, will not have a material and adverse effect on the Group’s results of operations or financial condition.
2.7 Property, plant and equipment
Accounting Policy
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. Costs directly attributable to acquisition are capitalized until the property, plant and equipment are ready for use, as intended by management. The Group depreciates property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives of assets are as follows:
Building | 22-25 years |
Plant and machinery(1) | 5 years |
Computer equipment | 3-5 years |
Furniture and fixtures | 5 years |
Vehicles | 5 years |
Leasehold improvements | Lower of useful life of the asset or lease term |
(1) Includes solar plant with a useful life of 20 years
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end.
Advances paid towards the acquisition of property, plant and equipment outstanding at each balance sheet date and the cost of assets not put to use before such date are disclosed under ‘Capital work-in-progress’. Subsequent expenditures relating to property, plant and equipment is capitalized only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with these will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. Repairs and maintenance costs are recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income when incurred. The cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the financial statements upon sale or retirement of the asset and the resultant gains or losses are recognized in net profit in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
Impairment
Property, plant and equipment are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the asset belongs.
If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income is measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the asset. An impairment loss is reversed in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. The carrying amount of the asset is increased to its revised recoverable amount, provided that this amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any accumulated depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years.
Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the three months ended March 31, 2020:
(In crore)
Particulars | Land | Buildings | Plant and machinery | Computer equipment | Furniture and fixtures | Vehicles | Total |
Gross carrying value as at January 1, 2020 | 1,314 | 9,460 | 4,509 | 6,513 | 2,752 | 43 | 24,591 |
Additions | 2 | 524 | 192 | 192 | 144 | 1 | 1,055 |
Additions - Business combinations (Refer to Note 2.10) | – | – | 1 | 2 | 5 | – | 8 |
Deletions | – | – | (5) | (38) | (22) | – | (65) |
Translation difference | – | 32 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 52 |
Gross carrying value as at March 31, 2020 | 1,316 | 10,016 | 4,701 | 6,676 | 2,887 | 45 | 25,641 |
Accumulated depreciation as at January 1, 2020 | – | (3,190) | (3,041) | (4,711) | (1,774) | (26) | (12,742) |
Depreciation | – | (91) | (123) | (209) | (92) | (2) | (517) |
Accumulated depreciation on deletions | – | – | 5 | 38 | 22 | – | 65 |
Translation difference | – | (3) | (2) | (3) | (4) | – | (12) |
Accumulated depreciation as at March 31, 2020 | – | (3,284) | (3,161) | (4,885) | (1,848) | (28) | (13,206) |
Capital work-in progress as at January 1, 2020 | 1,689 | ||||||
Carrying value as at January 1, 2020 | 1,314 | 6,270 | 1,468 | 1,802 | 978 | 17 | 13,538 |
Capital work-in progress as at March 31, 2020 | 1,264 | ||||||
Carrying value as at March 31, 2020 | 1,316 | 6,732 | 1,540 | 1,791 | 1,039 | 17 | 13,699 |
Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the three months ended March 31, 2019:
(In crore)
Particulars | Land | Buildings | Plant and machinery | Computer equipment | Furniture and fixtures | Vehicles | Total |
Gross carrying value as at January 1, 2019 | 1,957 | 8,633 | 3,609 | 5,516 | 2,040 | 35 | 21,790 |
Additions | 36 | 402 | 427 | 453 | 215 | 3 | 1,536 |
Additions- Business combinations (Refer note 2.10) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Deletions | (83) | (116) | (86) | (122) | (32) | – | (439) |
Translation difference | – | 7 | 1 | (1) | (3) | – | 4 |
Gross carrying value as at March 31, 2019 | 1,910 | 8,926 | 3,951 | 5,846 | 2,220 | 38 | 22,891 |
Accumulated depreciation as at January 1, 2019 | (35) | (2,948) | (2,655) | (4,101) | (1,503) | (21) | (11,263) |
Depreciation | (1) | (81) | (110) | (212) | (68) | (2) | (474) |
Accumulated depreciation on deletions | 3 | 103 | 68 | 122 | 29 | – | 325 |
Translation difference | – | (1) | – | (1) | 1 | 1 | – |
Accumulated depreciation as at March 31, 2019 | (33) | (2,927) | (2,697) | (4,192) | (1,541) | (22) | (11,412) |
Capital work-in progress as at January 1, 2019 | 2,153 | ||||||
Carrying value as at January 1, 2019 | 1,922 | 5,685 | 954 | 1,415 | 537 | 14 | 12,680 |
Capital work-in progress as at March 31, 2019 | 1,877 | ||||||
Carrying value as at March 31, 2019 | 1,877 | 5,999 | 1,254 | 1,654 | 679 | 16 | 13,356 |
Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the year ended March 31, 2020:
(In crore)
Particulars | Land | Buildings | Plant and machinery | Computer equipment | Furniture and fixtures | Vehicles | Total |
Gross carrying value as at April 1, 2019 | 1,910 | 8,926 | 3,951 | 5,846 | 2,220 | 38 | 22,891 |
Additions | 11 | 1,056 | 756 | 930 | 677 | 7 | 3,437 |
Additions - Business combinations (Refer to Note 2.10) | – | – | 1 | 62 | 15 | – | 78 |
Deletions | – | – | (14) | (179) | (39) | (1) | (233) |
Reclassified on account of adoption of IFRS 16 (Refer note 2.8) | (605) | – | – | – | – | – | (605) |
Translation difference | – | 34 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 73 |
Gross carrying value as at March 31, 2020 | 1,316 | 10,016 | 4,701 | 6,676 | 2,887 | 45 | 25,641 |
Accumulated depreciation as at April 1, 2019 | (33) | (2,927) | (2,697) | (4,192) | (1,541) | (22) | (11,412) |
Depreciation | – | (353) | (476) | (862) | (337) | (7) | (2,035) |
Accumulated depreciation on deletions | – | – | 14 | 178 | 39 | 1 | 232 |
Reclassified on account of adoption of IFRS 16 (Refer note 2.8) | 33 | – | – | – | – | – | 33 |
Translation difference | – | (4) | (2) | (9) | (9) | – | (24) |
Accumulated depreciation as at March 31, 2020 | – | (3,284) | (3,161) | (4,885) | (1,848) | (28) | (13,206) |
Capital work-in progress as at April 1, 2019 | 1,877 | ||||||
Carrying value as at April 1, 2019 | 1,877 | 5,999 | 1,254 | 1,654 | 679 | 16 | 13,356 |
Capital work-in progress as at March 31, 2020 | 1,264 | ||||||
Carrying value as at March 31, 2020 | 1,316 | 6,732 | 1,540 | 1,791 | 1,039 | 17 | 13,699 |
Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the year ended March 31, 2019:
(In crore)
Particulars | Land | Buildings | Plant and machinery | Computer equipment | Furniture and fixtures | Vehicles | Total |
Gross carrying value as at April 1, 2018 | 1,900 | 8,130 | 3,373 | 4,884 | 1,861 | 31 | 20,179 |
Additions | 57 | 916 | 675 | 1,129 | 386 | 9 | 3,172 |
Additions- Business combinations (Refer note 2.10) | – | – | 3 | 34 | 10 | – | 47 |
Deletions | – | – | 3 | 40 | 25 | – | 68 |
Reclassified as held for sale (refer note no 2.10.1) | (47) | (116) | (102) | (239) | (59) | (2) | (565) |
Translation difference | – | (4) | (1) | (2) | (3) | – | (10) |
Gross carrying value as at March 31, 2019 | 1,910 | 8,926 | 3,951 | 5,846 | 2,220 | 38 | 22,891 |
Accumulated depreciation as at April 1, 2018 | (31) | (2,719) | (2,342) | (3,630) | (1,323) | (18) | (10,063) |
Depreciation | (5) | (313) | (437) | (766) | (255) | (6) | (1,782) |
Accumulated depreciation on deletions | – | – | (2) | (25) | (20) | – | (47) |
Reclassified as held for sale (refer note no 2.10.1) | 3 | 103 | 83 | 229 | 55 | 2 | 475 |
Translation difference | – | 2 | 1 | – | 2 | – | 5 |
Accumulated depreciation as at March 31, 2019 | (33) | (2,927) | (2,697) | (4,192) | (1,541) | (22) | (11,412) |
Capital work-in progress as at April 1, 2018 | 2,027 | ||||||
Carrying value as at April 1, 2018 | 1,869 | 5,411 | 1,031 | 1,254 | 538 | 13 | 12,143 |
Capital work-in progress as at March 31, 2019 | 1,877 | ||||||
Carrying value as at March 31, 2019 | 1,877 | 5,999 | 1,254 | 1,654 | 679 | 16 | 13,356 |
The aggregate depreciation expense is included in cost of sales in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
The contractual commitments for capital expenditure primarily comprises of commitments for infrastructure facilities and computer equipment’s aggregating to1,365 crore and1,724 crore as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively.
2.8 Leases
Accounting Policy
The Group as a lessee
The Group’s lease asset classes primarily consist of leases for land and buildings. The group assesses whether a contract contains a lease, at inception of a contract. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, the group assesses whether: (1) the contract involves the use of an identified asset (2) the group has substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset through the period of the lease and (3) the group has the right to direct the use of the asset.
At the date of commencement of the lease, the Group recognizes a right-of-use asset (“ROU”) and a corresponding lease liability for all lease arrangements in which it is a lessee, except for leases with a term of year or less (short-term leases) and low value leases. For these short-term and low value leases, the Group recognizes the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Certain lease arrangements includes the options to extend or terminate the lease before the end of the lease term. ROU assets and lease liabilities includes these options when it is reasonably certain that they will be exercised.
The right-of-use assets are initially recognized at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or prior to the commencement date of the lease plus any initial direct costs less any lease incentives. They are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Right-of-use assets are depreciated from the commencement date on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and useful life of the underlying asset. Right of use assets are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the Cash Generating Unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
The lease liability is initially measured at amortized cost at the present value of the future lease payments. The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if not readily determinable, using the incremental borrowing rates in the country of domicile of the leases. Lease liabilities are remeasured with a corresponding adjustment to the related right of use asset if the group changes its assessment if whether it will exercise an extension or a termination option.
Lease liability and ROU asset have been separately presented in the Balance Sheet and lease payments have been classified as financing cash flows.
The Group as a lessor
Leases for which the group is a lessor is classified as a finance or operating lease. Whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee, the contract is classified as a finance lease. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
When the Group is an intermediate lessor, it accounts for its interests in the head lease and the sub-lease separately. The sublease is classified as a finance or operating lease by reference to the right-of-use asset arising from the head lease.
For operating leases, rental income is recognized on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.
Transition
Effective April 1, 2019, the Group adopted IFRS 16 “Leases” and applied the standard to all lease contracts existing on April 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective method and has taken the cumulative adjustment to retained earnings, on the date of initial application. Consequently, the group recorded the lease liability at the present value of the lease payments discounted at the incremental borrowing rate and the right of use asset at its carrying amount as if the standard had been applied since the commencement date of the lease, but discounted at the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate at the date of initial application. Comparatives as at and for the year ended March 31, 2019 have not been retrospectively adjusted and therefore will continue to be reported under the accounting policies included in the Company’s 2019 Consolidated financial statements under IFRS for the year ended March 31, 2019.
On transition, the adoption of the new standard resulted in recognition of 'Right of Use' asset of2,907 crore, 'Net investment in sub-lease' of ROU asset of430 crore and a lease liability of3,598 crore. The cumulative effect of applying the standard, amounting to40 crore was debited to retained earnings, net of taxes. The effect of this adoption is insignificant on the operating profit, net profit for the period and earnings per share. IFRS 16 will result in an increase in cash inflows from operating activities and an increase in cash outflows from financing activities on account of lease payments.
The following is the summary of practical expedients elected on initial application:
1. | Applied a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases of similar assets in similar economic environment with a similar end date |
2. | Applied the exemption not to recognize right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases with less than 12 months of lease term on the date of initial application |
3. | Excluded the initial direct costs from the measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application. |
4. | Applied the practical expedient to grandfather the assessment of which transactions are leases. Accordingly, IFRS 16 is applied only to contracts that were previously identified as leases under IAS 17. |
The difference between the lease obligation recorded as at March 31, 2019 under IAS 17 disclosed under Note 2.15 of the 2019 Annual Report on Form 20F and the value of the lease liabilities as at April 1, 2019 is primarily on account of inclusion of extension and termination options reasonably certain to be exercised, in measuring the lease liability in accordance with IFRS 16 and discounting the lease liabilities to the present value under IFRS 16.
The weighted average incremental borrowing rate applied to lease liabilities as at April 1, 2019 is 4.5%
Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the three months ended March 31, 2020:
(In crore)
Particulars | Category of ROU asset | Total | |||
Land | Buildings | Vehicles | Computers | ||
Balance as of January 1, 2020 | 625 | 3,169 | 18 | 42 | 3,854 |
Additions* | 1 | 478 | – | 1 | 480 |
Deletions | – | (23) | (1) | – | (24) |
Depreciation | (1) | (149) | (2) | (2) | (154) |
Translation difference | 1 | 10 | – | 1 | 12 |
Balance as of March 31, 2020 | 626 | 3,485 | 15 | 42 | 4,168 |
*Net of lease incentives of47 crore related to lease of buildings
Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the year ended March 31, 2020:
(In crore)
Particulars | Category of ROU asset | Total | |||
Land | Buildings | Vehicles | Computers | ||
Balance as at April 1, 2019 | – | 2,898 | 9 | – | 2,907 |
Reclassified on account of adoption of IFRS 16 | 634 | – | – | – | 634 |
Additions* | 1 | 1,064 | 6 | 49 | 1,120 |
Additions through business combination (Refer to Note 2.10) | – | 177 | 10 | – | 187 |
Deletions | (3) | (130) | (1) | – | (134) |
Depreciation | (6) | (540) | (9) | (8) | (563) |
Translation difference | – | 16 | – | 1 | 17 |
Balance as at March 31, 2020 | 626 | 3,485 | 15 | 42 | 4,168 |
*Net of lease incentives of115 crore related to lease of buildings
The aggregate depreciation expense on ROU assets is included in cost of sales in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
The following is the break-up of current and non-current lease liabilities as at March 31, 2020
(In crore)
Particulars | Amount |
Current lease liabilities | 619 |
Non-current lease liabilities | 4,014 |
Total | 4,633 |
The following is the movement in lease liabilities during the three months and year ended March 31, 2020.
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
Balance as at Beginning | 4,143 | 3,598 |
Additions | 575 | 1,241 |
Additions through business combination (Refer to Note 2.10) | – | 224 |
Deletions | (29) | (145) |
Finance cost accrued during the period | 45 | 170 |
Payment of lease liabilities | (208) | (639) |
Translation difference | 107 | 184 |
Balance as at end | 4,633 | 4,633 |
The table below provides details regarding the contractual maturities of lease liabilities as at March 31, 2020 on an undiscounted basis.
(In crore)
Particulars | Amount |
Less than one year | 796 |
One to five years | 2,599 |
More than five years | 2,075 |
Total | 5,470 |
The group does not face a significant liquidity risk with regard to its lease liabilities as the current assets are sufficient to meet the obligations related to lease liabilities as and when they fall due
Rental expense recorded for short-term leases was24 crore and89 crore for the three months and year ended March 31, 2020.
The following is the movement in the net-investment in sub-lease of ROU asset during the three months and year ended March 31, 2020:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
Balance as at Beginning | 417 | 430 |
Interest income accrued during the period | 4 | 15 |
Lease receipts | (12) | (46) |
Translation difference | 24 | 34 |
Balance as at end | 433 | 433 |
The table below provides details regarding the contractual maturities of net investment in sublease of ROU asset as at March 31, 2020 on an undiscounted basis:
(In crore)
Particulars | Amount |
Less than one year | 50 |
One to five years | 217 |
More than five years | 244 |
Total | 511 |
Leases not yet commenced to which Group is committed amounts to655 crore for a lease term ranging from 2 years to 13 years.
2.9 Goodwill and other Intangible assets
2.9.1 Goodwill
Accounting Policy
Goodwill represents the purchase consideration in excess of the Group's interest in the net fair value of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquired entity. When the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired exceeds the purchase consideration, the fair value of net assets acquired is reassessed and the bargain purchase excess is recognized immediately in the net profit in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
Impairment
Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and whenever there is an indication that the recoverable amount of a cash generating unit (CGU) is less than its carrying amount. For the impairment test, goodwill is allocated to the CGU or groups of CGU’s which benefit from the synergies of the acquisition. A CGU is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or group of assets. Impairment occurs when the carrying amount of a CGU including the goodwill, exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the CGU. The recoverable amount of a CGU is the higher of its fair value less cost to sell and its value-in-use. Value-in-use is the present value of future cash flows expected to be derived from the CGU.
Total impairment loss of a CGU is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to the CGU and then to the other assets of the CGU pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the CGU. An impairment loss on goodwill is recognized in net profit in the Statement of Comprehensive Income and is not reversed in the subsequent period.
Following is a summary of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:
(In crore)
Particulars | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Carrying value at the beginning | 3,540 | 2,211 |
Goodwill on Wongdoody acquisition | – | 173 |
Goodwill on Fluido acquisition | – | 240 |
Goodwill reclassified from assets held for sale , net of reduction in recoverable amount | – | 863 |
Goodwill on Stater acquisition (Refer to note 2.10) | 399 | – |
Goodwill on Hipus acquisition (Refer to note 2.10) | 108 | – |
Goodwill on Simplus acquisition (Refer to note 2.10) | 983 | – |
Translation differences | 256 | 53 |
Carrying value at the end | 5,286 | 3,540 |
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to the cash generating units (CGU) or groups of CGU’s, which benefit from the synergies of the acquisition.The Group internally reviews the goodwill for impairment at the operating segment level, after allocation of the goodwill to CGU’s or groups of CGUs.
The following table presents the allocation of goodwill to operating segments as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 respectively
(In crore)
Segment | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Financial services | 1,262 | 743 |
Retail | 500 | 437 |
Communication | 472 | 389 |
Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services | 886 | 374 |
Manufacturing | 378 | 239 |
3,498 | 2,182 | |
Operating segments without significant goodwill | 766 | 417 |
Total | 4,264 | 2,599 |
Consequent to reclassification from held for sale (refer note 2.10.2), the goodwill pertaining to Panaya, Kallidus and Skava are tested for impairment at the respective entity level, which amounts to1,022 crore and941 crore as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively.
The recoverable amount of a CGU is the higher of its fair value less cost to sell and its value-in-use. The fair value of a CGU is determined based on the market capitalization. Value-in-use is determined based on discounted future cash flows. The key assumptions used for the calculations are as follows:
(in %)
As at | ||
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Long term growth rate | 7-10 | 8-10 |
Operating margins | 17-20 | 17-20 |
Discount rate | 11.9 | 12.5 |
The above discount rate is based on the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) of the Company. As at March 31, 2020, the estimated recoverable amount of the CGU exceeded its carrying amount. Reasonable sensitivities in the key assumptions consequent to the change in estimated future economic conditions on account of possible effects relating to Covid 19 is unlikely to cause the carrying amount to exceed the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit.
2.9.2 Other intangible assets
Accounting Policy
Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment. Intangible assets are amortized over their respective individual estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis, from the date that they are available for use. The estimated useful life of an identifiable intangible asset is based on a number of factors including the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition, and other economic factors (such as the stability of the industry and known technological advances), and the level of maintenance expenditures required to obtain the expected future cash flows from the asset. Amortization methods and useful lives are reviewed periodically including at each financial year end.
Research costs are expensed as incurred. Software product development costs are expensed as incurred unless technical and commercial feasibility of the project is demonstrated, future economic benefits are probable, the Company has an intention and ability to complete and use or sell the software and the costs can be measured reliably. The costs which can be capitalized include the cost of material, direct labour, overhead costs that are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use.
Impairment
Intangible assets are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the asset belongs.
If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income is measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the asset. An impairment loss is reversed in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. The carrying amount of the asset is increased to its revised recoverable amount, provided that this amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any accumulated amortisation) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years.
Following are the changes in the carrying value of acquired intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2020:
(In crore)
Particulars | Customer related | Software related | Intellectual property rights related | Brand or Trademark Related | Others* | Total |
Gross carrying value as at January 1, 2020 | 1,661 | 642 | 1 | 126 | 84 | 2,514 |
Additions during the period | – | 21 | – | – | – | 21 |
Acquisition through business combination (Refer note no. 2.10.1) | 152 | – | – | 111 | 325 | 588 |
Deletions | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Translation differences | 65 | 34 | – | 4 | 2 | 105 |
Gross carrying value as at March 31, 2020 | 1,878 | 697 | 1 | 241 | 411 | 3,228 |
Accumulated amortization as at January 1, 2020 | (685) | (402) | (1) | (59) | (46) | (1,193) |
Amortization expense | (40) | (23) | – | (5) | (10) | (78) |
Deletions | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Translation differences | (30) | (25) | – | (2) | – | (57) |
Accumulated amortization as at March 31, 2020 | (755) | (450) | (1) | (66) | (56) | (1,328) |
Carrying value as at January 1, 2020 | 976 | 240 | – | 67 | 38 | 1,321 |
Carrying value as at March 31, 2020 | 1,123 | 247 | – | 175 | 355 | 1,900 |
Estimated Useful Life(in years) | 1-15 | 3-10 | – | 5-10 | 3-5 | |
Estimated Remaining Useful Life(in years) | 0-14 | 0-9 | – | 1-10 | 1-5 |
Following are the changes in the carrying value of acquired intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2019:
(In crore)
Particulars | Customer related | Software related | Intellectual property rights related | Land use- rights related | Brand or Trademark Related | Others* | Total |
Gross carrying value as at January 1, 2019 | 950 | 446 | 1 | 72 | 100 | 84 | 1,653 |
Additions during the period | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
Acquisition through business combination (Refer note no. 2.10.1) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Deletions | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
Translation differences | (13) | (5) | – | 1 | (1) | (1) | (19) |
Gross carrying value as at March 31, 2019 | 937 | 441 | 1 | 73 | 99 | 83 | 1,634 |
Accumulated amortization as at January 1, 2019 | (538) | (283) | (1) | (11) | (42) | (22) | (897) |
Amortization expense | (25) | (22) | – | (1) | (3) | (6) | (57) |
Deletions | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Translation differences | 6 | 3 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 11 |
Accumulated amortization as at March 31, 2019 | (557) | (302) | (1) | (11) | (44) | (28) | (943) |
Carrying value as at January 1, 2019 | 412 | 163 | – | 61 | 58 | 62 | 756 |
Carrying value as at March 31, 2019 | 380 | 139 | – | 62 | 55 | 55 | 691 |
Estimated Useful Life(in years) | 1-10 | 3-8 | – | 50 | 5-10 | 3-5 | |
Estimated Remaining Useful Life(in years) | 0-7 | 1 | – | 43 | 2-8 | 2-3 |
Following are the changes in the carrying value of acquired intangible assets for the year ended March 31, 2020:
(In crore)
Particulars | Customer related | Software related | Intellectual property rights related | Land use- rights related | Brand or Trademark Related | Others* | Total |
Gross carrying value as at April 1, 2019 | 937 | 441 | 1 | 73 | 99 | 83 | 1,634 |
Additions during the period | – | 86 | – | – | – | – | 86 |
Acquisition through business combination (Refer note no. 2.10.1) | 817 | 110 | – | – | 135 | 325 | 1,387 |
Reclassified on account of adoption of IFRS 16 | – | – | – | (73) | – | – | (73) |
Deletions | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Translation differences | 124 | 60 | – | – | 7 | 3 | 194 |
Gross carrying value as at March 31, 2020 | 1,878 | 697 | 1 | – | 241 | 411 | 3,228 |
Accumulated amortization as at April 1, 2019 | (557) | (302) | (1) | (11) | (44) | (28) | (943) |
Amortization expense | (146) | (105) | – | – | (17) | (27) | (295) |
Reclassified on account of adoption of IFRS 16 | – | – | – | 11 | – | – | 11 |
Deletions | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Translation differences | (52) | (43) | – | – | (5) | (1) | (101) |
Accumulated amortization as at March 31, 2020 | (755) | (450) | (1) | – | (66) | (56) | (1,328) |
Carrying value as at April 1, 2019 | 380 | 139 | – | 62 | 55 | 55 | 691 |
Carrying value as at March 31, 2020 | 1,123 | 247 | – | – | 175 | 355 | 1,900 |
Estimated Useful Life(in years) | 1-15 | 3-10 | – | – | 5-10 | 3-5 | |
Estimated Remaining Useful Life(in years) | 0-14 | 0-9 | – | – | 1-10 | 1-5 |
Following are the changes in the carrying value of acquired intangible assets for the year ended March 31, 2019:
(In crore)
Particulars | Customer related | Software related | Intellectual property rights related | Land use- rights related | Brand or Trademark Related | Others | Total |
Gross carrying value as at April 1, 2018 | 445 | 19 | – | 73 | 26 | 27 | 590 |
Additions during the period | – | 9 | – | – | – | – | 9 |
Acquisition through business combination (Refer note no. 2.10.1) | 334 | – | – | – | 36 | 62 | 432 |
Deletions | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Reclassified as held for sale (refer note no 2.10.2) | 157 | 388 | 1 | – | 37 | – | 583 |
Translation differences | 1 | 25 | – | – | – | (6) | 20 |
Gross carrying value as at March 31, 2019 | 937 | 441 | 1 | 73 | 99 | 83 | 1,634 |
Accumulated amortization as at April 1, 2018 | (289) | (19) | – | (10) | (12) | (13) | (343) |
Amortization expense | (112) | (90) | – | (2) | (10) | (15) | (229) |
Reduction in value | (93) | – | – | – | – | – | (93) |
Deletions | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Reclassified as held for sale (refer note no 2.10.2) | (56) | (182) | (1) | – | (21) | – | (260) |
Translation differences | (7) | (11) | – | 1 | (1) | – | (18) |
Accumulated amortization as at March 31, 2019 | (557) | (302) | (1) | (11) | (44) | (28) | (943) |
Carrying value as at April 1, 2018 | 156 | – | – | 63 | 14 | 14 | 247 |
Carrying value as at March 31, 2019 | 380 | 139 | – | 62 | 55 | 55 | 691 |
Estimated Useful Life(in years) | 1-10 | 3-8 | – | 50 | 5-10 | 3-5 | |
Estimated Remaining Useful Life(in years) | 0-7 | 1 | – | 43 | 2-8 | 2-3 |
* Majorly includes intangibles related to salesforce relationships
Research and development expense recognized in net profit in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 was209 crore and196 crore respectively, and for the year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 was829 crore and769 crore respectively.
2.10 BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND DISPOSAL GROUP HELD FOR SALE
2.10.1 Business combinations
Accounting policy
Business combinations have been accounted for using the acquisition method under the provisions of Ind AS 103, Business Combinations.
The cost of an acquisition is measured at the fair value of the assets transferred, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of acquisition, which is the date on which control is transferred to the Group. The cost of acquisition also includes the fair value of any contingent consideration. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair value on the date of acquisition. Contingent consideration is remeasured at fair value at each reporting date and changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recognized in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
The interest of non-controlling shareholders is initially measured either at fair value or at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. The choice of measurement basis is made on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis. Subsequent to acquisition, the carrying amount of non-controlling interests is the amount of those interests at initial recognition plus the non-controlling interests’ share of subsequent changes in equity of subsidiaries.
The payments related to options issued by the Group over the non-controlling interests in its subsidiaries are accounted as financial liabilities and initially recognized at the estimated present value of gross obligations. Such options are subsequently measured at fair value in order to reflect the amount payable under the option at the date at which it becomes exercisable. In the event that the option expires unexercised, the liability is derecognised.
Business combinations between entities under common control is accounted for at carrying value of the assets and liabilities in the Group's consolidated financial statements.
Transaction costs that the Group incurs in connection with a business combination such as finder’s fees, legal fees, due diligence fees, and other professional and consulting fees are expensed as incurred.
Wongdoody Holding Company Inc
On May 22, 2018, Infosys acquired 100% of the voting interests in WongDoody Holding Company Inc., (WongDoody) an US-based, full-service creative and consumer insights agency. The business acquisition was conducted by entering into a share purchase agreement for a total consideration of up to $75 million (approximately514 crore on acquisition date), which includes a cash consideration of $38 million (approximately261 crore), contingent consideration of up to $28 million (approximately192 crore on acquisition date) and an additional consideration of up to $9 million (approximately61 crore on acquisition date), referred to as retention bonus, payable to the employees of WongDoody over the next three years, subject to their continuous employment with the group. Retention bonus is recognized in employee benefit expenses in the statement of Comprehensive Income over the period of service.
WongDoody, brings to Infosys the creative talent and marketing and brand engagement expertise. Further the acquisition is expected to strengthen Infosys’ creative, branding and customer experience capabilities to bring innovative thinking, talent and creativity to clients.
The purchase price has been allocated based on management’s estimates and independent appraisal of fair values as follows:
(in crore)
Component | Acquiree's carrying amount | Fair value adjustments | Purchase price allocated |
Net assets(*) | 37 | – | 37 |
Intangible assets - customer relationships | – | 132 | 132 |
Intangible assets - trade name | – | 8 | 8 |
37 | 140 | 177 | |
Goodwill | 173 | ||
Total purchase price | 350 |
* Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of51 crore.
Goodwill is tax deductible
The fair value of each major class of consideration as at the acquisition date is as follows:
(in crore)
Component | Consideration settled |
Cash consideration | 261 |
Fair value of contingent consideration | 89 |
Total purchase price | 350 |
The gross amount of trade receivables acquired and its fair value is12 crore and the amount has been fully collected.
The payment of contingent consideration to sellers of WongDoody is dependent upon the achievement of certain financial targets by WongDoody. At the acquisition date, the key inputs used in determination of the fair value of contingent consideration are the discount rate of 16% and the probabilities of achievement of the financial targets. The undiscounted value of contingent consideration as at March 31, 2020 is $19 million (145 crore).
The transaction costs of3 crore related to the acquisition have been included in the statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended March 31, 2019.
Infosys Compaz Pte Limited (formerly Trusted Source Pte Ltd)
On November 16, 2018, Infosys Consulting Pte Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited) acquired 60% stake in Infosys Compaz Pte. Ltd, a Singapore based IT services company. The business acquisition was conducted by entering into a share purchase agreement for a total consideration of up to SGD 17 million (approximately91 crore on acquisition date), which includes a cash consideration of SGD 10 million (approximately54 crore) and a contingent consideration of up to SGD 7 million (approximately37 crore on acquisition date).
The purchase price has been allocated based on management’s estimates and independent appraisal of fair values as follows:
(in crore)
Component | Acquiree's carrying amount | Fair value adjustments | Purchase price allocated |
Net assets(*) | 92 | – | 92 |
Intangible assets - Customer contracts and relationships | – | 44 | 44 |
Deferred tax liabilities on intangible assets | – | (7) | (7) |
92 | 37 | 129 | |
Non-controlling interests | (51) | ||
Total purchase price | 78 |
* Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of65 crore.
The fair value of each major class of consideration as at the acquisition date is as follows:
(in crore)
Component | Consideration settled |
Cash consideration | 54 |
Fair value of contingent consideration | 24 |
Total purchase price | 78 |
The gross amount of trade receivables acquired and its fair value is50 crore and the amount has been substantially collected.
The payment of contingent consideration to sellers of Infosys Compaz Pte. Ltd is dependent upon the achievement of certain revenue targets by Infosys Compaz Pte. Ltd. At the acquisition date, the key inputs used in determination of the fair value of contingent consideration are the discount rate of 9% and the probabilities of achievement of the financial targets. The undiscounted value of contingent consideration as at March 31, 2020 is SGD 7 million (37 crore).
The transaction costs of3 crore related to the acquisition have been included in the statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended March 31, 2019.
Fluido Oy
On October 11, 2018, Infosys Consulting Pte Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited) acquired 100% of voting interests in Fluido Oy (Fluido), a Nordic-based salesforce advisor and consulting partner in cloud consulting, implementation and training services for a total consideration of upto Euro 65 million (approximately560 crore), comprising of cash consideration of Euro 45 million (approximately388 crore), contingent consideration of upto Euro 12 million (approximately103 crore) and retention payouts of upto Euro 8 million (approximately69 crore), payable to the employees of Fluido over the next three years, subject to their continuous employment with the group.
Fluido brings to Infosys the Salesforce expertise, alongside an agile delivery process that simplifies and scales digital efforts across channels and touchpoints. Further, Fluido strengthens Infosys’ presence across the Nordics region with developed assets and client relationships. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill.
The purchase price has been allocated based on management’s estimates and independent appraisal of fair values as follows:
(in crore)
Component | Acquiree's carrying amount | Fair value adjustments | Purchase price allocated |
Net assets(*) | 12 | – | 12 |
Intangible assets - Customer contracts and relationships | – | 158 | 158 |
Intangible assets - Salesforce Relationships | – | 62 | 62 |
Intangible assets - Brand | – | 28 | 28 |
Deferred tax liabilities on intangible assets | – | (52) | (52) |
12 | 196 | 208 | |
Goodwill | 240 | ||
Total purchase price | 448 |
* Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of28 crore.
Goodwill is not tax deductible
The fair value of each major class of consideration as of the acquisition date is as follows:
(in crore)
Component | Consideration settled |
Cash consideration | 388 |
Fair value of contingent consideration | 60 |
Total purchase price | 448 |
The gross amount of trade receivables acquired and its fair value is27 crore and the amount has been fully collected.
The payment of contingent consideration to sellers of Fluido is dependent upon the achievement of certain financial targets by Fluido. At the acquisition date, the key inputs used in determination of the fair value of contingent consideration are the discount rate of 16% and the probabilities of achievement of the financial targets. The undiscounted value of contingent consideration as at March 31, 2020 was EUR 9 million (73 crore).
The transaction costs of5 crore related to the acquisition have been included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended March 31, 2019.
HIPUS Co., Ltd (formerly, Hitachi Procurement Service Co. Ltd)
On April 1, 2019, Infosys Consulting Pte Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited) acquired 81% of voting interests in HIPUS Co., Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd, Japan for a total cash consideration of JPY 3.29 billion (approximately206 crore). The company has recorded a financial liability for the estimated present value of its gross obligation to purchase the Non-controlling interest as of the acquisition date in accordance with the share purchase agreement with a corresponding adjustment to equity (refer to note 2.12).
HIPUS handles indirect materials purchasing functions for the Hitachi Group. The entity is expected to provide end-to-end procurement capabilities, through its procurement function expertise, localized team and BPM networks in Japan. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill.
The purchase price has been allocated based on management’s estimates and independent appraisal of fair values as follows:
(in crore)
Component | Acquiree's carrying amount | Fair value adjustments | Purchase price allocated |
Net assets(*) | 41 | – | 41 |
Intangible assets - Customer contracts and relationships | – | 116 | 116 |
Deferred tax liabilities on intangible assets | – | (36) | (36) |
41 | 80 | 121 | |
Goodwill | 108 | ||
Less: Non-controlling Interest | (23) | ||
Total purchase price | 206 |
* Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of179 crore.
Goodwill is not tax deductible
The gross amount of trade receivables acquired and its fair value is1,400 crore and the amount has been fully collected. Trade payables as on the acquisition date amounted to1,508 crore.
The transaction costs of8 crore related to the acquisition have been included under administrative expenses in the statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended March 31, 2019.
Stater N.V.
On May 23, 2019, Infosys Consulting Pte Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited) acquired 75% of voting interests in Stater N.V (Stater), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Netherland, for a total cash consideration of Euro 154 million (approximately1,195 crore). The company has recorded a financial liability for the estimated present value of its gross obligation to purchase the Non-controlling interest as of the acquisition date in accordance with the share purchase agreement with a corresponding adjustment to equity (refer to note 2.12)
Stater brings European mortgage expertise and a robust digital platform to drive superior customer experience. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill.
The purchase price has been allocated based on management’s estimates and independent appraisal of fair values as follows:
(in crore)
Component | Acquiree's carrying amount | Fair value adjustments | Purchase price allocated |
Net assets(*) | 541 | – | 541 |
Intangible assets - Customer contracts and relationships | – | 549 | 549 |
Intangible assets - Technology | – | 110 | 110 |
Intangible assets - Brand | – | 24 | 24 |
Deferred tax liabilities on intangible assets | – | (140) | (140) |
541 | 543 | 1,084 | |
Goodwill | 399 | ||
Less: Non controlling interest | (288) | ||
Total purchase price | 1,195 |
* Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of505 crore.
Goodwill is not tax deductible
The gross amount of trade receivables acquired and its fair value is78 crore and the amount is substantially collected.
The transaction costs of5 crore related to the acquisition have been included under administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended March 31, 2020.
Outbox systems Inc. dba Simplus
On March 13, 2020, Infosys Nova Holdings LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited) acquired 100% of voting interests in Outbox systems Inc. dba Simplus , a US based sales force advisor and consulting partner in cloud consulting, implementation and training services for a total consideration of up to $250 million (approximately1,892 crore), comprising of cash consideration of $180 million (approximately1,362 crore), contingent consideration of up to $20 million (approximately151 crore), additional performance bonus and retention payouts of upto $50 million (approximately378 crore) payable to the employees of Simplus over the next three years, subject to their continuous employment with the group and meeting certain targets. Performance and retention bonus is recognized in employee benefit expenses in the Statement of Comprehensive Income over the period of service.
Simplus brings to Infosys globally recognized Salesforce expertise, industry knowledge, solution assets, deep ecosystem relationships and a broad clientele, across a variety of industries. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill. Goodwill includes the value expected from addition of new customers and estimated synergies which does not qualify as an intangible asset.
The purchase price has been allocated based on management’s estimates and independent appraisal of fair values as follows:
(in crore)
Component | Acquiree's carrying amount | Fair value adjustments | Purchase price allocated |
Net assets(*) | 22 | – | 22 |
Intangible assets - Customer contracts and relationships | – | 152 | 152 |
Intangible assets - Salesforce Relationships | – | 325 | 325 |
Intangible assets - Brand | – | 111 | 111 |
Deferred tax liabilities on intangible assets | – | (152) | (152) |
22 | 436 | 458 | |
Goodwill | 983 | ||
Total purchase price | 1,441 |
* Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of7 crore.
Goodwill is not tax deductible.
The fair value of each major class of consideration as of the acquisition date is as follows:
(in crore)
Component | Consideration settled |
Cash consideration | 1,357 |
Fair value of contingent consideration | 84 |
Total purchase price | 1,441 |
The gross amount of trade receivables acquired and its fair value is approximately73 crore and the amount is recoverable
The payment of contingent consideration to sellers of Simplus is dependent upon the achievement of certain financial targets by Simplus. At the acquisition date, the key inputs used in determination of the fair value of contingent consideration are the discount rate of 10.5% and the probabilities of achievement of the financial targets. The undiscounted value of contingent consideration as of March 31, 2020 was $13 million (approximately97 crore).
The transaction costs of6 crore related to the acquisition have been included under administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended March 31, 2020.
Proposed transfer
On October 11, 2019, the Board of Directors of Infosys authorized the Company to execute a Business Transfer Agreement and related documents with its wholly owned subsidiaries, Kallidus Inc and Skava Systems Private Limited (together referred to as Skava), to transfer the business of Skava to Infosys Limited, subject to securing the requisite regulatory approvals for a consideration based on an independent valuation. The transfer between entities under common control would be accounted for at carrying value and would not have any impact on the consolidated financial statements.
2.10.2. Disposal group held for sale
Accounting policy
Non-current assets and Disposal Group are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount is intended to be recovered principally through sale rather than through continuing use. The condition for classification of held for sale is met when the non-current asset or the Disposal Group is available for immediate sale and the same is highly probable of being completed within one year from the date of classification as held for sale. Non-current assets and Disposal Group held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less cost to sell. Non-current assets and Disposal Group that ceases to be classified as held for sale shall be measured at the lower of carrying amount before the non-current asset and Disposal Group was classified as held for sale adjusted for any depreciation/ amortization and its recoverable amount at the date when the Disposal Group no longer meets the "Held for sale" criteria.
In the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company had initiated identification and evaluation of potential buyers for its subsidiaries, Kallidus and Skava (together referred to as "Skava”) and Panaya, collectively referred to as the “Disposal Group”. The Disposal Group was classified and presented separately as “held for sale” and was carried at the lower of carrying value and fair value. During the year ended March 31, 2019, on remeasurement, including consideration of progress in negotiations on offers from prospective buyers for Panaya, the Company has recorded a reduction in the fair value of Disposal Group held for sale amounting to270 crore in respect of Panaya.
Further, based on evaluation of proposals received and progress of negotiations with potential buyers, the Company concluded that the Disposal Group does not meet the criteria for “Held for Sale’ classification because it is no longer highly probable that sale would be consummated by March 31, 2019 ( twelve months from date of initial classification as “held for sale”). Accordingly, in accordance with Ind AS 105 -" Non current Assets held for Sale and Discontinued Operations", the assets and liabilities of Panaya and Skava have been included on a line by line basis in the consolidated financial statements as at March 31, 2019.
On reclassification from “Held for sale”, the assets of Panaya and Skava have been remeasured at the lower of cost and recoverable amount resulting in recognition of an adjustment in respect of excess of carrying amount over recoverable amount on reclassification from "Held for Sale" of451 crore (comprising of358 crore towards goodwill and93 crore towards value of customer relationships) in respect of Skava in the consolidated statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended March 31, 2019.
2.11 Employees' Stock Option Plans (ESOP)
Accounting Policy
The Group recognizes compensation expense relating to share-based payments in net profit using fair-value in accordance with IFRS 2, Share-Based Payment. The estimated fair value of awards is charged to income on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was in-substance, multiple awards with a corresponding increase to share premium.
Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Program 2019 (the 2019 Plan)
On June 22, 2019 pursuant to the approval by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting , the Board has been authorized to introduce, offer, issue and provide share-based incentives to eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries under the 2019 Plan. The maximum number of shares under the 2019 plan shall not exceed 50,000,000 equity shares. To implement the 2019 Plan , up to 45,000,000 equity shares may be issued by way of secondary acquisition of shares by the Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Trust. The RSUs granted under the 2019 plan shall vest based on the achievement of defined annual performance parameters as determined by the administrator (Nomination and Remuneration Committee). The performance parameters will be based on a combination of relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) against selected industry peers and certain broader market domestic and global indices and operating performance metrics of the company as decided by administrator. Each of the above performance parameters will be distinct for the purposes of calculation of quantity of shares to vest based on performance. These instruments will generally vest between a minimum of 1 to maximum of 3 years from the grant date.
2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2015 Plan) :
On March 31, 2016, pursuant to the approval by the shareholders through postal ballot, the Board has been authorized to introduce, offer, issue and allot share-based incentives to eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries under the 2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2015 Plan). The maximum number of shares under the 2015 plan shall not exceed 24,038,883 equity shares (this includes 11,223,576 equity shares which are held by the trust towards the 2011 Plan as at March 31, 2016). The Company expects to grant the instruments under the 2015 Plan over the period of 4 to 7 years. The plan numbers mentioned above would further be adjusted for the September 2018 bonus issue.
The equity settled and cash settled RSUs and stock options would vest generally over a period of 4 years and shall be exercisable within the period as approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NARC) . The exercise price of the RSUs will be equal to the par value of the shares and the exercise price of the stock options would be the market price as on the date of grant.
Consequent to the September 2018 bonus issue, all the then outstanding options granted under the stock option plan have been adjusted for bonus shares. Unless otherwise stated, all the prior period share numbers, share prices and weighted average exercise prices in this note have been adjusted to give effect to the September 2018 bonus issue.
Controlled trust holds 18,239,356 and 20,324,982 shares as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively under the 2015 plan. Out of these shares 200,000 equity shares each have been earmarked for welfare activities of the employees as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019.
The following is the summary of grants during the three months and year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019:
2019 Plan | 2015 Plan | |||||||
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019* | |
Equity settled RSU | ||||||||
KMPs | 169,000 | – | 356,793 | – | 295,800 | 458,330 | 507,896 | 675,530 |
Employees other than KMP | 1,734,500 | – | 1,734,500 | – | 1,370,250 | 1,878,050 | 3,346,280 | 3,665,170 |
Total Grants | 1,903,500 | – | 2,091,293 | – | 1,666,050 | 2,336,380 | 3,854,176 | 4,340,700 |
Cash settled RSU | ||||||||
KMPs | – | – | – | – | 180,400 | – | 180,400 | – |
Employees other than KMP | – | – | – | – | 377,260 | 21,500 | 475,740 | 74,090 |
– | – | – | – | 557,660 | 21,500 | 656,140 | 74,090 | |
Total Grants | 19,03,500 | – | 20,91,293 | – | 22,23,710 | 2,357,880 | 45,10,316 | 44,14,790 |
*Information is adjusted for September 2018 bonus issue.
Notes on grants to KMP:
CEO & MD
Under the 2015 plan:
In accordance with the employee agreement which has been approved by the shareholders, the CEO is eligible to receive an annual grant of RSUs of fair value3.25 crore which will vest overtime in three equal annual installments upon the completion of each year of service from the respective grant date. Accordingly, annual time-based grant of 41,782 RSUs was made effective February 27, 2020 for fiscal 2020. Though the annual time based grants for the remaining employment term ending on March 31, 2023 have not been granted as of March 31, 2020, since the service commencement date precedes the grant date, the company has recorded employment stock compensation expense in accordance with IFRS 2, Share based payments.
The Board, on April 12, 2019, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the performance-based grant of RSUs amounting to13 crore for the financial year 2020 under the 2015 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 177,887 performance based RSU’s were granted effective May 2, 2019.
In accordance with the shareholders approval in the Annual General meeting held on June 22, 2019, the Board, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved to amend the vesting period of the annual performance equity grant from three years to one year. Accordingly the vesting period of 217,200 (adjusted for September 2018 bonus issue) performance based RSUs granted effective May 2, 2018 and 177,887 performance based RSU's granted effective May 2,2019 have been amended to one year.
Under the 2019 plan:
In accordance with the shareholders approval in Annual General meeting held on June 22, 2019, the Board, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved performance-based grant of RSUs amounting to10 crore for financial year 2020 under the 2019 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 134,138 performance based RSU’s were granted effective June 22, 2019.
COO and Whole time director
Under the 2015 plan:
On February, 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board, approved time-based grant of 58,650 RSUs granted effective February 27, 2020.
Under the 2019 plan:
In accordance with the shareholders approval in Annual General meeting held on June 22, 2019, the Board, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved performance-based grant of RSUs amounting to4 crore for financial year 2020 under the 2019 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 53,655 performance based RSU’s were granted effective June 22, 2019
Other KMPs
Under the 2015 plan:
On April 12, 2019, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, in accordance with employment agreement, the Board, approved performance-based grant of 10,263 RSUs and time based grant of 23,946 RSUs to other KMP under the 2015 Plan. The grants were made effective May 2, 2019. The time based RSUs will generally vest over four years and the performance based RSUs will vest over three years based on certain performance targets.
On February 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board, approved time based grant of 375,768 RSUs to other KMPs under the 2015 plan. The grants were made effective February 27, 2020. These RSUs will vest over four years.
Under the 2019 plan:
On February 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board, approved performance based grants of 169,000 RSUs to other KMPs under the 2019 plan. The grants were made effective February 27, 2020. These RSUs will vest over three years based on achievement of certain performance targets.
Break-up of employee stock compensation expense
(in crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Granted to: | ||||
KMP | 11 | 10 | 56 | 33 |
Employees other than KMP | 55 | 49 | 193 | 169 |
Total(1) | 66 | 59 | 249 | 202 |
(1)Cash settled stock compensation expense included in the above | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 |
Share based payment arrangements that were modified during the year ended March 31, 2020:
During the year ended March 31, 2020, the company issued stock appreciation rights as replacement for outstanding ADS settled RSU and ESOP awards. The replacement was pursuant to SEBI Circular 'Framework for issue of Depository Receipts' dated October 10, 2019 which prohibited companies to allot ADS to Indian residents and Non resident Indians. The awards were granted after necessary approvals from the NARC. All other terms and conditions of the replaced awards remain the same as the original award.
The replacement awards was accounted as a modification and the fair value on the date of modification of57 crore is recognized as financial liability with a corresponding adjustment to equity.
The activity in the 2015 and 2019 plan for equity-settled share based payment transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 is set out as follows:
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, 2020 | Three months ended March 31, 2019 | Year ended March 31, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2019 | ||||
Shares arising out of options | Weighted average exercise price () | Shares arising out of options | Weighted average exercise price () | Shares arising out of options | Weighted average exercise price () | Shares arising out of options | Weighted average exercise price () | |
2015 Plan: RSU | ||||||||
Outstanding at the beginning | 8,679,944 | 3.77 | 7,659,466 | 2.50 | 9,181,198 | 3.13 | 7,500,818 | 2.50 |
Granted | 1,666,050 | 5.00 | 2,336,380 | 5.00 | 3,854,176 | 5.00 | 4,340,700 | 3.84 |
Exercised | 955,650 | 3.72 | 660,078 | 2.50 | 2,561,218 | 2.95 | 1,864,510 | 2.50 |
Modification to cash settled awards | 408,568 | – | – | – | 1,061,820 | – | – | – |
Forfeited and expired | 200,878 | 3.74 | 154,570 | 2.67 | 631,438 | 3.29 | 795,810 | 2.61 |
Outstanding at the end | 8,780,898 | 3.96 | 9,181,198 | 3.13 | 8,780,898 | 3.96 | 9,181,198 | 3.13 |
Exercisable at the end | 392,185 | 2.54 | 235,256 | 2.50 | 392,185 | 2.54 | 235,256 | 2.50 |
2015 Plan: Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) | ||||||||
Outstanding at the beginning | 1,146,354 | 520 | 1,641,600 | 519 | 1,623,176 | 516 | 1,933,826 | 493 |
Granted | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Exercised | 31,124 | 499 | 8,224 | 499 | 104,796 | 516 | 117,350 | 515 |
Modification to cash settled awards | – | – | – | – | 351,550 | – | – | – |
Forfeited and expired | 14,900 | 499 | 10,200 | 499 | 66,500 | 528 | 193,300 | 521 |
Outstanding at the end | 1,100,330 | 539 | 1,623,176 | 516 | 1,100,330 | 539 | 1,623,176 | 516 |
Exercisable at the end | 780,358 | 543 | 698,500 | 517 | 780,358 | 543 | 698,500 | 517 |
2019 Plan: RSU | ||||||||
Outstanding at the beginning | 187,793 | 5.00 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Granted | 1,903,500 | 5.00 | – | – | 2,091,293 | 5.00 | – | – |
Exercised | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Forfeited and expired | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Outstanding at the end | 2,091,293 | 5.00 | – | – | 2,091,293 | 5.00 | – | – |
Exercisable at the end | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Information in the table above is adjusted for September, 2018 bonus issue
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 the weighted average share price of options exercised under the 2015 Plan on the date of exercise was720 and732 respectively.
During the year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 the weighted average share price of options exercised under the 2015 Plan on the date of exercise was751 and701 (adjusted for September 2018 bonus issue) respectively.
The summary of information about equity settled RSUs and ESOPs outstanding as at March 31, 2020 is as follows:
2019 plan - Options outstanding | 2015 plan - Options outstanding | |||||
Range of exercise prices per share () | No. of shares arising out of options | Weighted average remaining contractual life | Weighted average exercise price () | No. of shares arising out of options | Weighted average remaining contractual life | Weighted average exercise price () |
0 - 5 (RSU) | 2,091,293 | 1.76 | 5.00 | 8,780,898 | 1.59 | 3.96 |
450 - 600 (ESOP) | – | – | – | 1,100,330 | 3.48 | 539 |
2,091,293 | 1.76 | 5.00 | 9,881,228 | 1.80 | 64 |
The summary of information about equity settled RSUs and ESOPs outstanding as at March 31, 2019 was as follows:
2015 plan - Options outstanding* | |||
Range of exercise prices per share () | No. of shares arising out of options | Weighted average remaining contractual life | Weighted average exercise price () |
2015 Plan: | |||
0 - 5 (RSU) | 9,181,198 | 1.70 | 3.13 |
450 - 600 (ESOP) | 1,623,176 | 5.04 | 516 |
10,804,374 | 2.20 | 80 |
*Information in the table above is adjusted for September, 2018 bonus issue
As at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, 18,12,895 and 1,77,454 (net of forfeitures) cash settled options were outstanding respectively. The carrying value of liability towards cash settled share based payments was48 crore and9 crore as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 respectively.
The fair values of the awards are estimated using the Black-Scholes Model for time and non-market performance based options and Monte Carlo simulation model is used for TSR based options.
The inputs to the model include the share price at date of grant, exercise price, expected volatility, expected dividends, expected term and the risk free rate of interest. Expected volatility during the expected term of the options is based on historical volatility of the observed market prices of the Company's publicly traded equity shares during a period equivalent to the expected term of the options. Expected volatility of the comparative company have been modelled based on historical movements in the market prices of their publicly traded equity shares during a period equivalent to the expected term of the options. Correlation coefficient is calculated between each peer entity and the indices as a whole or between each entity in the peer group.
The fair value of each equity settled award is estimated on the date of grant with the following assumptions:
Particulars | For options granted in | |||
Fiscal 2020- Equity Shares-RSU | Fiscal 2020- ADS-RSU | Fiscal 2019- Equity Shares-RSU | Fiscal 2019- ADS-RSU | |
Weighted average share price () / ($ ADS)(1) | 728 | 10.52 | 696 | 10.77 |
Exercise price ()/ ($ ADS)(1) | 5.00 | 0.07 | 3.31 | 0.06 |
Expected volatility (%) | 22-30 | 22-26 | 21-25 | 22-26 |
Expected life of the option (years) | 1-4 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
Expected dividends (%) | 2-3 | 2-3 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
Risk-free interest rate (%) | 6-7 | 1-3 | 7-8 | 2-3 |
Weighted average fair value as on grant date () / ($ ADS)(1) | 607 | 7.84 | 648 | 10.03 |
(1)Fiscal 2019 values are adjusted for September 2018 bonus issue wherever applicable
The expected life of the RSU/ESOP is estimated based on the vesting term and contractual term of the RSU/ESOP, as well as expected exercise behavior of the employee who receives the RSU/ESOP.
2.12 INCOME TAXES
Accounting policy
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred income tax. Income tax expense is recognized in net profit in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive income except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in which case it is recognized in other comprehensive income. Current income tax for current and prior periods is recognized at the amount expected to be paid to or recovered from the tax authorities, using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for all temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements except when the deferred income tax arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss at the time of the transaction. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date and are expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of changes in tax rates on deferred income tax assets and liabilities is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment or the substantive enactment date. A deferred income tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and tax losses can be utilized. Deferred income taxes are not provided on the undistributed earnings of subsidiaries and branches where it is expected that the earnings of the subsidiary or branch will not be distributed in the foreseeable future.
The Group offsets current tax assets and current tax liabilities, where it has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and where it intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. The income tax provision for the interim period is made based on the best estimate of the annual average tax rate expected to be applicable for the full financial year. Tax benefits of deductions earned on exercise of employee share options in excess of compensation charged to income are credited to securities premium.
Income tax expense in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income comprises:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Current taxes | ||||
Domestic taxes | 1,181 | 1,080 | 4,454 | 4,195 |
Foreign taxes | 154 | 113 | 1,321 | 1,532 |
1,335 | 1,193 | 5,775 | 5,727 | |
Deferred taxes | ||||
Domestic taxes | (328) | (120) | (307) | 23 |
Foreign taxes | 154 | 132 | (100) | (119) |
(174) | 12 | (407) | (96) | |
Income tax expense | 1,161 | 1,205 | 5,368 | 5,631 |
During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company entered into Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) in overseas jurisdictions resulting in a reversal of income tax expense of94 crore which pertained to prior periods.
Additionally, income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 includes reversal (net of provisions) of183 crore and82 crore, respectively. Income tax expense for the year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 includes reversal (net of provisions) of379 crore and129 crore, respectively. These reversals pertain to prior periods on account of adjudication of certain disputed matters in favor of the company across various jurisdictions and on account of changes to tax regulations.
A reconciliation of the income tax provision to the amount computed by applying the statutory income tax rate to the income before income taxes is summarized below:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Profit before income taxes | 5,496 | 5,283 | 22,007 | 21,041 |
Enacted tax rates in India | 34.94% | 34.94% | 34.94% | 34.94% |
Computed expected tax expense | 1,921 | 1,846 | 7,691 | 7,353 |
Tax effect due to non-taxable income for Indian tax purposes | (741) | (755) | (2,718) | (2,705) |
Overseas taxes | 125 | 122 | 728 | 719 |
Tax provision (reversals) | (183) | (176) | (379) | (176) |
Effect of exempt non-operating income | (16) | (13) | (41) | (58) |
Effect of unrecognized deferred tax assets | (9) | 17 | 53 | 92 |
Effect of differential tax rates | (7) | 2 | (81) | (1) |
Effect of non-deductible expenses | 13 | 47 | 120 | 353 |
Branch profit tax (net of credits) | 55 | 108 | (35) | 25 |
Others | 3 | 7 | 30 | 29 |
Income tax expense | 1,161 | 1,205 | 5,368 | 5,631 |
The applicable Indian corporate statutory tax rate for the year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 is 34.94% each.
The foreign tax expense is due to income taxes payable overseas principally in the United States. In India, the Group has benefited from certain tax incentives that the Government of India had provided for export of software and services from the units registered under the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Act, 2005. SEZ units which began the provision of services on or after April 1, 2005 are eligible for a deduction of 100% of profits or gains derived from the export of services for the first five years from the financial year in which the unit commenced the provision of services and 50% of such profits or gains for further five years. Up to 50% of such profits or gains is also available for a further five years subject to creation of a Special Economic Zone re-Investment Reserve out of the profit of the eligible SEZ units and utilization of such reserve by the Group for acquiring new plant and machinery for the purpose of its business as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Deferred income tax for the three months and year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 substantially relates to origination and reversal of temporary differences.
Infosys is subject to a 15% BPT in the U.S. to the extent its U.S. branch's net profit during the year is greater than the increase in the net assets of the U.S. branch during the year, computed in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code. As at March 31, 2020, Infosys' U.S. branch net assets amounted to approximately 5,474 crore. As at March 31, 2020, the Company has a deferred tax liability for branch profit tax of 178 crore (net of credits), as the Company estimates that these branch profits are expected to be distributed in the foreseeable future.
Deferred income tax liabilities have not been recognized on temporary differences amounting to8,447 crore and6,007 crore as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively, associated with investments in subsidiaries and branches as it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred income tax assets have not been recognized on accumulated losses of3,187 crore and2,624 crore as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively, as it is probable that future taxable profit will be not available against which the unused tax losses can be utilized in the foreseeable future.
The following table provides details of expiration of unused tax losses as at March 31, 2020:
(In crore)
Year | As at |
March 31, 2020 | |
2021 | 83 |
2022 | 142 |
2023 | 209 |
2024 | 172 |
2025 | 121 |
Thereafter | 2,460 |
Total | 3,187 |
The following table provides details of expiration of unused tax losses as at March 31, 2019:
(In crore)
Year | As at |
March 31, 2019 | |
2020 | 173 |
2021 | 80 |
2022 | 142 |
2023 | 198 |
2024 | 187 |
Thereafter | 1,844 |
Total | 2,624 |
The following table provides the details of income tax assets and income tax liabilities as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019:
(In crore)
Particulars | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Income tax assets | 5,391 | 6,743 |
Current income tax liabilities | 1,490 | 1,567 |
Net current income tax asset / (liability) at the end | 3,901 | 5,176 |
The gross movement in the current income tax asset/ (liability) for the three months and year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 is as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Net current income tax asset/ (liability) at the beginning | 3,739 | 4,783 | 5,176 | 4,027 |
Translation differences | (1) | 2 | (4) | (1) |
Income tax paid | 1,586 | 1,573 | 4,550 | 6,832 |
Current income tax expense | (1,335) | (1,193) | (5,775) | (5,727) |
Reclassified under assets held for sale (refer note no. 2.1.2) | – | – | – | 23 |
Reclassified from held for sale (Refer note 2.1.2) | – | – | – | 13 |
Income tax benefit arising on exercise of stock options | 3 | 5 | 9 | 8 |
Additions through business combination | – | – | (40) | (9) |
Tax impact on buyback expenses | – | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Income tax on other comprehensive income | (91) | 2 | (19) | 6 |
Net current income tax asset/ (liability) at the end | 3,901 | 5,176 | 3,901 | 5,176 |
The movement in gross deferred income tax assets / liabilities (before set off) for the three months ended March 31, 2020 is as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | Carrying value as at January 1, 2020 | Changes through profit and loss | Addition through business combination | Changes through OCI | Impact on account of Ind AS 116 adoption | Reclassified from Held for Sale, net | Translation difference | Carrying value as at March 31, 2020 |
Deferred income tax assets/(liabilities) | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 248 | (5) | – | – | – | – | 1 | 244 |
Lease liabilities | 79 | 57 | – | – | – | – | – | 136 |
Accrued compensation to employees | 36 | 16 | – | – | – | – | – | 52 |
Trade receivables | 185 | 12 | – | – | – | – | – | 197 |
Compensated absences | 439 | (6) | – | – | – | – | – | 433 |
Post sales client support | 108 | 2 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 111 |
Credits related to branch profits | 245 | 117 | – | – | – | – | 15 | 377 |
Derivative financial instruments | (8) | 168 | – | 2 | – | – | – | 162 |
Intangible assets | 18 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 20 |
Intangibles arising on business combinations | (277) | 14 | (150) | – | – | – | (13) | (426) |
Branch profit tax | (361) | (172) | – | – | – | – | (22) | (555) |
Others | 53 | (29) | – | – | – | – | 1 | 25 |
Total deferred income tax assets/(liabilities) | 765 | 174 | (150) | 2 | – | – | (15) | 776 |
The movement in gross deferred income tax assets / liabilities (before set off) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | Carrying value as at January 1, 2019 | Changes through profit and loss | Addition through business combination | Changes through OCI | Impact on account of Ind AS 116 | Reclassified as Held for Sale, net | Translation difference | Carrying value as at March 31, 2019 |
Deferred income tax assets/(liabilities) | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 242 | 20 | – | – | – | – | – | 262 |
Accrued compensation to employees | 25 | 6 | – | – | – | – | – | 31 |
Trade receivables | 165 | 11 | – | – | – | – | – | 176 |
Compensated absences | 387 | 10 | – | – | – | – | – | 397 |
Post sales client support | 111 | (7) | – | – | – | – | – | 104 |
Credits related to branch profits | 261 | 81 | – | – | – | – | (2) | 340 |
Derivative financial instruments | (104) | (7) | – | 5 | – | – | – | (106) |
Intangible assets | 16 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 16 |
Intangibles arising on business combinations | (163) | 34 | – | – | – | – | 1 | (128) |
Branch profit tax | (355) | (189) | – | – | – | – | 3 | (541) |
Others | 100 | 29 | – | 17 | – | – | 3 | 149 |
Total deferred income tax assets/(liabilities) | 685 | (12) | – | 22 | – | – | 5 | 700 |
The movement in gross deferred income tax assets / liabilities (before set off) for the year ended March 31, 2020 is as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | Carrying value as at April 1, 2019 | Changes through profit and loss | Addition through business combination | Changes through OCI | Impact on account of Ind AS 116 adoption | Reclassified from Held for Sale, net | Translation difference | Carrying value as of March 31, 2020 |
Deferred income tax assets/(liabilities) | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 262 | (20) | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | 244 |
Lease liabilities | 52 | 76 | – | – | 6 | – | 2 | 136 |
Accrued compensation to employees | 31 | 23 | – | – | – | – | (2) | 52 |
Trade receivables | 176 | 21 | – | – | – | – | – | 197 |
Compensated absences | 397 | 35 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 433 |
Post sales client support | 104 | 7 | – | – | – | – | – | 111 |
Credits related to branch profits | 340 | 14 | – | – | – | – | 23 | 377 |
Derivative financial instruments | (106) | 255 | – | 12 | – | – | 1 | 162 |
Intangible assets | 16 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 3 | 20 |
Intangibles arising on business combinations | (128) | 44 | (326) | – | – | – | (16) | (426) |
Branch profit tax | (541) | 22 | – | – | – | – | (36) | (555) |
Others | 97 | (71) | 9 | (7) | – | – | (3) | 25 |
Total deferred income tax assets/(liabilities) | 700 | 407 | (316) | 5 | 6 | – | (26) | 776 |
The movement in gross deferred income tax assets / liabilities (before set off) for the year ended March 31, 2019 is as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | Carrying value as at April 1, 2018 | Changes through profit and loss | Addition through business combination | Changes through OCI | Impact on account of Ind AS 116 adoption | Reclassified from Held for Sale, net | Translation difference | Carrying value as at March 31, 2019 |
Deferred income tax assets/(liabilities) | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 215 | 46 | – | – | – | 1 | – | 262 |
Accrued compensation to employees | 12 | 16 | – | – | – | 2 | 1 | 31 |
Trade receivables | 141 | 35 | – | – | – | – | – | 176 |
Compensated absences | 366 | 29 | – | – | – | 2 | – | 397 |
Post sales client support | 98 | 5 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 104 |
Credits related to branch profits | 341 | (22) | – | – | – | – | 21 | 340 |
Derivative financial instruments | 11 | (111) | – | (7) | – | – | 1 | (106) |
Intangible assets | 9 | 6 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 16 |
Intangibles arising on business combinations | (38) | 63 | (56) | – | – | (86) | (11) | (128) |
Branch profit tax | (505) | (3) | – | – | – | – | (33) | (541) |
Others | 91 | 32 | (8) | 8 | – | 28 | (2) | 149 |
Total deferred income tax assets/(liabilities) | 741 | 96 | (64) | 1 | – | (53) | (21) | 700 |
The deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Deferred income tax assets after set off | 1,744 | 1,372 |
Deferred income tax liabilities after set off | (968) | (672) |
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities have been offset wherever the Group has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and where the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority.
In assessing the reliability of deferred income tax assets, the management considers whether some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which the temporary differences become deductible. The management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred income tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based on the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred income tax assets are deductible, management believes that the Group will realize the benefits of those deductible differences. The amount of the deferred income tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carry forward period are reduced.
As at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, claims against the Group not acknowledged as debts from the Income tax authorities amounted to3,353 crore and2,851 crore. The claims against the group majorly represent demands arising on completion of assessment proceedings under the Income Tax Act, 1961. These claims are on account of multiple issues of disallowances such as disallowance of profits earned from STP Units and SEZ Units, disallowance of deductions in respect of employment of new employees under section 80JJAA, disallowance of expenditure towards software being held as capital in nature, payments made to Associated Enterprises held as liable for withholding of taxes. These matters are pending before various Appellate Authorities and the management including its tax advisors expect that its position will likely be upheld on ultimate resolution and will not have a material adverse effect on the Group's financial position and results of operations.
Amount paid to statutory authorities against the above tax claims amounted to5,352 crore.
Subsequent to March 31, 2018, the Supreme Court of India ruled favorably in respect of certain income tax claims which have been given effect in the above disclosure of claims as of March 31, 2019.
2.13 Reconciliation of basic and diluted shares used in computing earnings per share
Accounting Policy
Basic earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per equity share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. The dilutive potential equity shares are adjusted for the proceeds receivable had the equity shares been actually issued at fair value (i.e. the average market value of the outstanding equity shares). Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as at the beginning of the period, unless issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independently for each period presented.
The number of equity shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjusted retrospectively for all periods presented for any share splits and bonus shares issues including for changes effected prior to the approval of the financial statements by the Board of Directors.
The following is a reconciliation of the equity shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per equity share:
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Basic earnings per equity share - weighted average number of equity shares outstanding(1) | 4,240,181,854 | 4,347,129,592 | 4,257,754,522 | 4,347,130,157 |
Effect of dilutive common equivalent shares - share options outstanding | 5,799,532 | 5,894,271 | 7,389,706 | 6,290,615 |
Diluted earnings per equity share - weighted average number of equity shares and common equivalent shares outstanding | 4,245,981,386 | 4,353,023,863 | 4,265,144,228 | 4,353,420,772 |
Information in the table above is adjusted for September, 2018 bonus issue wherever applicable
(1)excludes treasury shares
For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, 54,275 and Nil number of option to purchase equity shares had an anti-dilutive effect, respectively.
For the year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, 13,093 and Nil number of options to purchase equity shares had an anti-dilutive effect, respectively.
2.14 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
List of related parties:
Name of subsidiaries | Country | Holdings as at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | ||
Infosys Technologies (China) Co. Limited (Infosys China) | China | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Technologies S. de R. L. de C. V. (Infosys Mexico) | Mexico | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Technologies (Sweden) AB. (Infosys Sweden) | Sweden | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Technologies (Shanghai) Company Limited (Infosys Shanghai) | China | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Tecnologia DO Brasil LTDA. (Infosys Brasil)(25) | Brazil | – | 100% |
Infosys Nova Holdings LLC. (Infosys Nova) | U.S. | 100% | 100% |
EdgeVerve Systems Limited (EdgeVerve) | India | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Austria GmbH(1) (formerly Lodestone Management Consultants GmbH) | Austria | 100% | 100% |
Skava Systems Pvt. Ltd. (Skava Systems) | India | 100% | 100% |
Kallidus Inc, (Kallidus) | U.S. | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Chile SpA | Chile | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Arabia Limited(2) | Saudi Arabia | 70% | 70% |
Infosys Consulting Ltda.(2) | Brazil | 100% | 99.99% |
Infosys CIS LLC(1)(18)(26) | Russia | – | – |
Infosys Luxembourg S.a.r.l(1)(13) | Luxembourg | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Americas Inc., (Infosys Americas) | U.S. | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Technologies (Australia) Pty. Limited (Infosys Australia)(3) | Australia | – | 100% |
Infosys Public Services, Inc. USA (Infosys Public Services) | U.S. | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Canada Public Services Inc(19) | Canada | – | – |
Infosys BPM Limited | India | 99.99% | 99.98% |
Infosys (Czech Republic) Limited s.r.o.(4) | Czech Republic | 99.99% | 99.98% |
Infosys Poland, Sp z.o.o(4) | Poland | 99.99% | 99.98% |
Infosys McCamish Systems LLC(4) | U.S. | 99.99% | 99.98% |
Portland Group Pty Ltd(4) | Australia | 99.99% | 99.98% |
Infosys BPO Americas LLC.(4) | U.S. | 99.99% | 99.98% |
Infosys Consulting Holding AG (Infosys Lodestone) | Switzerland | 100% | 100% |
Lodestone Management Consultants Inc.(5)(11) | U.S. | – | – |
Infosys Management Consulting Pty Limited(5) | Australia | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Consulting AG(5) | Switzerland | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Consulting GmbH(5) | Germany | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Consulting S.R.L.(1) | Romania | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Consulting SAS(5) | France | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Consulting s.r.o.(5) | Czech Republic | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.(formerly Lodestone Management Consultants Co., Ltd)(5) | China | 100% | 100% |
Infy Consulting Company Ltd(5) | U.K. | 100% | 100% |
Infy Consulting B.V.(5) | The Netherlands | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Consulting Sp. z.o.o(32) | Poland | 99.99% | 100% |
Lodestone Management Consultants Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda.(5) | Portugal | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Consulting S.R.L.(5) | Argentina | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Consulting (Belgium) NV (formerly Lodestone Management Consultants (Belgium) S.A.)(6) | Belgium | 99.90% | 99.90% |
Panaya Inc. (Panaya) | U.S. | 100% | 100% |
Panaya Ltd.(7) | Israel | 100% | 100% |
Panaya GmbH(7) | Germany | 100% | 100% |
Panaya Japan Co. Ltd(7)(31) | Japan | – | 100% |
Brilliant Basics Holdings Limited (Brilliant Basics) | U.K. | 100% | 100% |
Brilliant Basics Limited(8) | U.K. | 100% | 100% |
Brilliant Basics (MENA) DMCC(8)(26) | Dubai | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Consulting Pte Limited (Infosys Singapore)(1) | Singapore | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Middle East FZ LLC(9) | Dubai | 100% | 100% |
Fluido Oy(9)(14) | Finland | 100% | 100% |
Fluido Sweden AB (Extero)(15) | Sweden | 100% | 100% |
Fluido Norway A/S(15) | Norway | 100% | 100% |
Fluido Denmark A/S(15) | Denmark | 100% | 100% |
Fluido Slovakia s.r.o(15) | Slovakia | 100% | 100% |
Fluido Newco AB(15) | Sweden | 100% | 100% |
Infosys Compaz Pte. Ltd (formerly Trusted Source Pte. Ltd)(16) | Singapore | 60% | 60% |
Infosys South Africa (Pty) Ltd(9)(17) | South Africa | – | – |
WongDoody Holding Company Inc. (WongDoody)(10) | U.S. | 100% | 100% |
WDW Communications, Inc(12) | U.S. | 100% | 100% |
WongDoody, Inc(12) | U.S. | 100% | 100% |
HIPUS(20) | Japan | 81% | – |
Stater N.V.(21) | The Netherlands | 75% | – |
Stater Nederland B.V.(22) | The Netherlands | 75% | – |
Stater Duitsland B.V.(22) | The Netherlands | 75% | – |
Stater XXL B.V.(22) | The Netherlands | 75% | – |
HypoCasso B.V.(22) | The Netherlands | 75% | – |
Stater Participations B.V.(22) | The Netherlands | 75% | – |
Stater Deutschland Verwaltungs-GmbH(23) | Germany | 75% | – |
Stater Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG(23) | Germany | 75% | – |
Stater Belgium N.V./S.A.(24) | Belgium | 53.99% | – |
Outbox systems Inc. dba Simplus (US)(27) | U.S. | 100% | – |
Simplus North America Inc.(28) | Canada | 100% | – |
Simplus ANZ Pty Ltd.(28) | Australia | 100% | – |
Simplus Australia Pty Ltd(30) | Australia | 100% | – |
Sqware Peg Digital Pty Ltd(30) | Australia | 100% | – |
Simplus Philippines, Inc.(28) | Philippines | 100% | – |
Simplus Europe, Ltd.(28) | U.K. | 100% | – |
Simplus U.K., Ltd.(29) | U.K. | 100% | – |
Simplus Ireland, Ltd.(29) | Ireland | 100% | – |
(1) | Wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited | |
(2) | Majority-owned and controlled subsidiary of Infosys Limited | |
(3) | Liquidated effective November 17, 2019 | |
(4) | Wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys BPM | |
(5) | Wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Holding AG (formerly Lodestone Holding AG) | |
(6) | Majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries of Infosys Consulting Holding AG (formerly Lodestone Holding AG) | |
(7) | Wholly owned subsidiary of Panaya Inc. | |
(8) | Wholly-owned subsidiary of Brilliant Basics Holding Limited. | |
(9) | Wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Pte Ltd | |
(10) | On May 22, 2018, Infosys acquired 100% of the voting interest in WongDoody | |
(11) | Liquidated effective May 4, 2018 | |
(12) | Wholly-owned subsidiary of WongDoody | |
(13) | Incorporated effective August 6, 2018 | |
(14) | On October 11, 2018, Infosys Consulting Pte. Ltd, acquired 100% of the voting interests in Fluido Oy and its subsidiaries | |
(15) | Wholly-owned subsidiary of Fluido Oy | |
(16) | On November 16, 2018 , Infosys Consulting Pte. Ltd, acquired 60% of the voting interest in Infosys Compaz Pte. Ltd | |
(17) | Incorporated effective December 19,2018 | |
(18) | Incorporated effective November 29, 2018 | |
(19) | Incorporated effective November 27, 2018, wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Public Services Inc | |
(20) | On April 1, 2019, Infosys Consulting Pte. Ltd, acquired 81% of the voting interests in HIPUS Co. Ltd, Japan | |
(21) | On May 23, 2019, Infosys Consulting Pte. Ltd, acquired 75% of the voting interests in Stater N.V | |
(22) | Majority-owned and controlled subsidiary of Stater N.V | |
(23) | Majority-owned and controlled subsidiary of Stater Duitsland B.V. | |
(24) | Majority-owned and controlled subsidiary of Stater Participations B.V. | |
(25) | Effective October 1, 2019, merged into Infosys Consulting Ltda, a majority owned and controlled subsidiary of Infosys Ltd. | |
(26) | Under Liquidation | |
(27) | On March 13, 2020, Infosys Nova Holdings LLC, acquired 100% of the voting interests in Outbox Systems Inc. dba Simplus (US) | |
(28) | Wholly-owned subsidiary of Outbox Systems Inc. | |
(29) | Wholly-owned subsidiary of Simplus Europe, Ltd. | |
(30) | Wholly-owned subsidiary of Simplus ANZ Pty Ltd.. | |
(31) | Liquidated effective October 19, 2019 | |
(32) | On February 20, 2020, Infosys Poland, Sp z.o.o, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys BPM acquired 100% of the voting interests in Infosys Consulting Sp. z.o.o, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Holding AG (formerly Lodestone Holding AG) |
Infosys has provided guarantee for performance of certain contracts entered into by its subsidiaries.
List of other related party
Particulars | Country | Nature of relationship |
Infosys Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust | India | Post-employment benefit plan of Infosys |
Infosys Limited Employees' Provident Fund Trust | India | Post-employment benefit plan of Infosys |
Infosys Limited Employees' Superannuation Fund Trust | India | Post-employment benefit plan of Infosys |
Infosys BPM Limited Employees' Superannuation Fund Trust | India | Post-employment benefit plan of Infosys BPM |
Infosys BPM Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust | India | Post-employment benefit plan of Infosys BPM |
EdgeVerve Systems Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust | India | Post-employment benefit plan of EdgeVerve |
EdgeVerve Systems Limited Employees' Superannuation Fund Trust | India | Post-employment benefit plan of EdgeVerve |
Infosys Employees Welfare Trust | India | Controlled trust |
Infosys Employee Benefits Trust | India | Controlled trust |
Infosys Science Foundation | India | Controlled trust |
Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Trust * | India | Controlled trust |
Refer note no. 2.20 for information on transactions with post-employment benefit plans mentioned above.
* Registered on May 15, 2019
List of key management personnel
Whole-time Directors
Salil Parekh , Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao, Chief Operating Officer
Non-whole-time Directors
Nandan M. Nilekani
Micheal Gibbs (appointed as Independent director effective July 13, 2018)
Ravi Venkatesan (resigned as member of the Board effective May 11, 2018)
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Roopa Kudva (retired as member of the Board effective Febraury 3, 2020)
Dr. Punita Kumar-Sinha
D. N. Prahlad
D. Sundaram
Executive Officers
Nilanjan Roy (appointed as Chief Financial Officer effective March 1, 2019)
Jayesh Sanghrajka (appointed as Interim-Chief Financial Officer effective November 17, 2018. He resumed his responsibilities as Deputy Chief Financial Officer effective March 1, 2019).
M.D. Ranganath (resigned as Chief Financial Officer effective November 16, 2018)
Mohit Joshi, President
Ravi Kumar S, President and Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Krishnamurthy Shankar, Group Head - Human Resources
Inderpreet Sawhney, Group General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Company Secretary
A.G.S. Manikantha
Transaction with key management personnel:
The related party transactions with above KMP which comprise directors and executive officers are as follows :
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Salaries and other employee benefits to whole-time directors and executive officers(1)(2)(3) | 29 | 29 | 118 | 96 |
Commission and other benefits to non-executive/independent directors | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
Total | 31 | 31 | 126 | 104 |
(1) | Total employee stock compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 includes a charge of11 crore and10 crore, respectively, towards key managerial personnel. For the year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, includes a charge of56 crore and33 crore respectively, towards key managerial personnel. (Refer to note 2.11) | |
(2) | On December 20, 2018, the Board appointed Nilanjan Roy as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from March 1, 2019. | |
(3) | Does not include post-employment benefit based on actuarial valuation as this is done for the Company as a whole. |
2.15 Segment reporting
IFRS 8 establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments and related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. The Group's operations predominantly relate to providing end-to-end business solutions to enable clients to enhance business performance. The Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates the Group's performance and allocates resources based on an analysis of various performance indicators by business segments. Accordingly, information has been presented along business segments. The accounting principles used in the preparation of the financial statements are consistently applied to record revenue and expenditure in individual segments, and are as set out in the accounting policies.
Business segments of the Group are primarily enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance, enterprises in Manufacturing, enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics, enterprises in the Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services, enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media, enterprises in Hi-Tech, enterprises in Life Sciences and Healthcare and all other segments. The Financial services reportable segments has been aggregated to include the Financial Services operating segment and Finacle operating segment because of the similarity of the economic characteristics. All other segments represents the operating segments of businesses in India, Japan, China, Infosys Public Services & other enterprises in Public Services.
Revenue and identifiable operating expenses in relation to segments are categorized based on items that are individually identifiable to that segment. Revenue for 'all other segments' represents revenue generated by Infosys Public services and revenue generated from customers located in India, Japan and China and other enterprises in Public services. Allocated expenses of segments include expenses incurred for rendering services from the Group's offshore software development centers and on-site expenses, which are categorized in relation to the associated efforts of the segment. Certain expenses such as depreciation, which form a significant component of total expenses, are not specifically allocable to specific segments as the underlying assets are used interchangeably. The management believes that it is not practical to provide segment disclosures relating to those costs and expenses, and accordingly these expenses are separately disclosed as "unallocated" and adjusted against the total income of the Group.
Assets and liabilities used in the Group's business are not identified to any of the reportable segments, as these are used interchangeably between segments. Management believes that it is currently not practicable to provide segment disclosures relating to total assets and liabilities since a meaningful segregation of the available data is onerous.
Business segment revenue information is collated based on individual customers invoiced or in relation to which the revenue is otherwise recognized.
Disclosure of revenue by geographic locations is given in note 2.16 Revenue from operations.
2.15.1 Business segments
Three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019
(In crore)
Particulars | Financial Services | Retail | Communication | Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services | Manufacturing | Hi Tech | Life Sciences | All other segments | Total |
Revenues | 7,282 | 3,622 | 3,017 | 2,992 | 2,363 | 1,831 | 1,484 | 676 | 23,267 |
6,805 | 3,416 | 2,921 | 2,747 | 2,161 | 1,650 | 1,287 | 552 | 21,539 | |
Identifiable operating expenses | 3,808 | 1,790 | 1,769 | 1,481 | 1,246 | 1,056 | 827 | 422 | 12,399 |
3,614 | 1,705 | 1,731 | 1,500 | 1,190 | 984 | 694 | 348 | 11,766 | |
Allocated expenses | 1,611 | 774 | 688 | 655 | 560 | 344 | 313 | 217 | 5,162 |
1,470 | 694 | 612 | 613 | 500 | 290 | 270 | 167 | 4,616 | |
Segment profit | 1,863 | 1,058 | 560 | 856 | 557 | 431 | 344 | 37 | 5,706 |
1,721 | 1,017 | 578 | 634 | 471 | 376 | 323 | 37 | 5,157 | |
Unallocable expenses* | 779 | ||||||||
539 | |||||||||
Operating profit | 4,927 | ||||||||
4,618 | |||||||||
Other income, net (Refer to note 2.20) | 614 | ||||||||
665 | |||||||||
Finance Costs(Refer Note 2.8) | (45) | ||||||||
– | |||||||||
Adjustment in respect of excess of carrying amount over recoverable amount on reclassification from "Held for Sale" (Refer to note 2.10.1) | – | ||||||||
– | |||||||||
Profit before income taxes | 5,496 | ||||||||
5,283 | |||||||||
Income tax expense | 1,161 | ||||||||
1,205 | |||||||||
Net profit | 4,335 | ||||||||
4,078 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 749 | ||||||||
531 | |||||||||
Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortization | 30 | ||||||||
8 |
* | Unallocable expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 includes amortization on ROU assets consequent to adoption of IFRS 16 - Leases effective April 1, 2019 |
Year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019
(In crore)
Particulars | Financial Services | Retail | Communication | Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services | Manufacturing | Hi Tech | Life Sciences | All other segments | Total |
Revenues | 28,625 | 14,035 | 11,984 | 11,736 | 9,131 | 6,972 | 5,837 | 2,471 | 90,791 |
26,477 | 13,556 | 10,426 | 10,390 | 8,152 | 6,177 | 5,203 | 2,294 | 82,675 | |
Identifiable operating expenses | 14,977 | 6,989 | 7,084 | 6,104 | 4,991 | 4,125 | 3,212 | 1,486 | 48,968 |
14,164 | 6,823 | 5,720 | 5,661 | 4,513 | 3,546 | 2,756 | 1,415 | 44,598 | |
Allocated expenses | 6,342 | 2,834 | 2,476 | 2,416 | 2,081 | 1,243 | 1,194 | 921 | 19,507 |
5,435 | 2,699 | 2,189 | 2,187 | 1,786 | 1,083 | 1,028 | 763 | 17,170 | |
Segment profit | 7,306 | 4,212 | 2,424 | 3,216 | 2,059 | 1,604 | 1,431 | 64 | 22,316 |
6,878 | 4,034 | 2,517 | 2,542 | 1,853 | 1,548 | 1,419 | 116 | 20,907 | |
Unallocable expenses* | 2,942 | ||||||||
2,027 | |||||||||
Operating profit | 19,374 | ||||||||
18,880 | |||||||||
Other income, net (Refer to note 2.20) | 2,803 | ||||||||
2,882 | |||||||||
Finance Costs (Refer Note 2.8) | (170) | ||||||||
– | |||||||||
Reduction in the fair value of Disposal Group held for sale | – | ||||||||
(270) | |||||||||
Adjustment in respect of excess of carrying amount over recoverable amount on reclassification from "Held for Sale" (Refer to note 2.10.1) | – | ||||||||
(451) | |||||||||
Profit before income taxes | 22,007 | ||||||||
21,041 | |||||||||
Income tax expense | 5,368 | ||||||||
5,631 | |||||||||
Net profit | 16,639 | ||||||||
15,410 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,893 | ||||||||
2,011 | |||||||||
Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortization | 49 | ||||||||
740 |
* | Unallocable expenses for the year ended March 31, 2020 includes amortization on ROU assets consequent to adoption of IFRS 16 - Leases effective April 1, 2019 |
2.15.2 Significant clients
No client individually accounted for more than 10% of the revenues in the three months and year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019.
2.16 Revenue from Operations
Accounting Policy:
The Group derives revenues primarily from IT services comprising software development and related services, maintenance, consulting and package implementation, and from licensing of software products and platforms across the Group’s core and digital offerings (together called as “software related services”). Contracts with customers are either on a time-and-material, unit of work, fixed-price or on a fixed-timeframe basis.
Effective April 1, 2018, the Group adopted IFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” using the cumulative catch-up transition method, applied to contracts that were not completed as at April 1, 2018. The effect on adoption of IFRS 15 was insignificant.
Revenues from customer contracts are considered for recognition and measurement when the contract has been approved by the parties, in writing, to the contract, the parties to contract are committed to perform their respective obligations under the contract, and the contract is legally enforceable. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services (“performance obligations”) to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Group has received or expects to receive in exchange for these products or services (“transaction price”). When there is uncertainty as to collectability, revenue recognition is postponed until such uncertainty is resolved.
The Group assesses the services promised in a contract and identifies distinct performance obligations in the contract. The Group allocates the transaction price to each distinct performance obligation based on the relative standalone selling price. The price that is regularly charged for an item when sold separately is the best evidence of its standalone selling price. In the absence of such evidence, the primary method used to estimate standalone selling price is the expected cost plus a margin, under which the Group estimates the cost of satisfying the performance obligation and then adds an appropriate margin based on similar services.
The Group’s contracts may include variable consideration including rebates, volume discounts and penalties. The Group includes variable consideration as part of transaction price when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the amount of the variable consideration and when it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved.
Revenue on time-and-material and unit of work based contracts, are recognized as the related services are performed. Fixed price maintenance revenue is recognized ratably either on a straight-line basis when services are performed through an indefinite number of repetitive acts over a specified period or using a percentage of completion method when the pattern of benefits from the services rendered to the customer and Group’s costs to fulfil the contract is not even through the period of contract because the services are generally discrete in nature and not repetitive. Revenue from other fixed-price, fixed-timeframe contracts, where the performance obligations are satisfied over time is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method. Efforts or costs expended have been used to determine progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. Progress towards completion is measured as the ratio of costs or efforts incurred to date (representing work performed) to the estimated total costs or efforts. Estimates of transaction price and total costs or efforts are continuously monitored over the lives of the contracts and are recognized in profit or loss in the period when these estimates change or when the estimates are revised. Revenues and the estimated total costs or efforts are subject to revision as the contract progresses. Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become probable based on the estimated efforts or costs to complete the contract.
The billing schedules agreed with customers include periodic performance based billing and / or milestone based progress billings. Revenues in excess of billing are classified as unbilled revenue while billing in excess of revenues are classified as contract liabilities (which we refer to as unearned revenues).
In arrangements for software development and related services and maintenance services, by applying the revenue recognition criteria for each distinct performance obligation, the arrangements with customers generally meet the criteria for considering software development and related services as distinct performance obligations. For allocating the transaction price, the Group has measured the revenue in respect of each performance obligation of a contract at its relative standalone selling price. The price that is regularly charged for an item when sold separately is the best evidence of its standalone selling price. In cases where the Group is unable to determine the standalone selling price, the Group uses the expected cost plus margin approach in estimating the standalone selling price. For software development and related services, the performance obligations are satisfied as and when the services are rendered since the customer generally obtains control of the work as it progresses.
Revenue from licenses where the customer obtains a “right to use” the licenses is recognized at the time the license is made available to the customer. Revenue from licenses where the customer obtains a “right to access” is recognized over the access period.
Arrangements to deliver software products generally have three elements: license, implementation and Annual Technical Services (ATS).When implementation services are provided in conjunction with the licensing arrangement and the license and implementation have been identified as two distinct separate performance obligations, the transaction price for such contracts are allocated to each performance obligation of the contract based on their relative standalone selling prices. In the absence of standalone selling price for implementation, the Group uses the expected cost plus margin approach in estimating the standalone selling price. Where the license is required to be substantially customized as part of the implementation service the entire arrangement fee for license and implementation is considered to be a single performance obligation and the revenue is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method as the implementation is performed. Revenue from client training, support and other services arising due to the sale of software products is recognized as the performance obligations are satisfied. ATS revenue is recognized ratably over the period in which the services are rendered.
Contracts with customers includes subcontractor services or third-party vendor equipment or software in certain integrated services arrangements. In these types of arrangements, revenue from sales of third-party vendor products or services is recorded net of costs when the Group is acting as an agent between the customer and the vendor, and gross when the Group is the principal for the transaction. In doing so, the group first evaluates whether it controls the good or service before it is transferred to the customer. The Group considers whether it has the primary obligation to fulfil the contract, inventory risk, pricing discretion and other factors to determine whether it controls the goods or service and therefore is acting as a principal or an agent.
The incremental costs of obtaining a contract (i.e., costs that would not have been incurred if the contract had not been obtained) are recognized as an asset if the Group expects to recover them. Any capitalized contract costs are amortized, with the expense recognised as the Group transfers the related goods or services to the customer.
The Group presents revenues net of indirect taxes in its consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
Revenues for the three months and year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31,2019 are as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Revenue from software services | 21,808 | 20,372 | 85,260 | 78,359 |
Revenue from products and platforms | 1,459 | 1,167 | 5,531 | 4,316 |
Total revenue from operations | 23,267 | 21,539 | 90,791 | 82,675 |
The Group has evaluated the impact of COVID – 19 resulting from (i) the possibility of constraints to render services which may require revision of estimations of costs to complete the contract because of additional efforts;(ii) onerous obligations;(iii) penalties relating to breaches of service level agreements, and (iv) termination or deferment of contracts by customers.
The Group has concluded that the impact of COVID – 19 is not material based on these estimates. Due to the nature of the pandemic, the Group will continue to monitor developments to identify significant uncertainties relating to revenue in future periods.
Disaggregate revenue information
The table below presents disaggregated revenues from contracts with customers by geography and offerings for each of our business segments. The group believes that this disaggregation best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenues and cash flows are affected by industry, market and other economic factors.
Three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019
(In crore)
Particulars | Financial Services(1) | Retail(2) | Communication(3) | Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services | Manufacturing | Hi Tech | Life Sciences(4) | Others(5) | Total |
Revenues by Geography* | |||||||||
North America | 4,276 | 2,433 | 1,796 | 1,619 | 1,322 | 1,700 | 1,015 | 170 | 14,331 |
4,093 | 2,206 | 1,763 | 1,513 | 1,150 | 1,575 | 767 | 126 | 13,193 | |
Europe | 1,540 | 993 | 555 | 1,110 | 937 | 54 | 435 | 58 | 5,682 |
1,255 | 987 | 464 | 975 | 918 | 35 | 492 | 41 | 5,167 | |
India | 342 | 10 | 38 | 5 | 25 | 65 | 11 | 113 | 609 |
296 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 32 | 4 | 110 | 493 | |
Rest of the world | 1,124 | 186 | 628 | 258 | 79 | 12 | 23 | 335 | 2,645 |
1,161 | 217 | 671 | 258 | 72 | 8 | 24 | 275 | 2,686 | |
Total | 7,282 | 3,622 | 3,017 | 2,992 | 2,363 | 1,831 | 1,484 | 676 | 23,267 |
6,805 | 3,416 | 2,921 | 2,747 | 2,161 | 1,650 | 1,287 | 552 | 21,539 | |
Revenue by offerings | |||||||||
Digital | 3,164 | 1,683 | 1,315 | 1,247 | 949 | 682 | 508 | 217 | 9,765 |
2,288 | 1,297 | 1,023 | 925 | 716 | 593 | 333 | 107 | 7,282 | |
Core | 4,118 | 1,939 | 1,702 | 1,745 | 1,414 | 1,149 | 976 | 459 | 13,502 |
4,517 | 2,119 | 1,898 | 1,822 | 1,445 | 1,057 | 954 | 445 | 14,257 | |
Total | 7,282 | 3,622 | 3,017 | 2,992 | 2,363 | 1,831 | 1,484 | 676 | 23,267 |
6,805 | 3,416 | 2,921 | 2,747 | 2,161 | 1,650 | 1,287 | 552 | 21,539 |
Year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019
(In crore)
Particulars | Financial Services(1) | Retail(2) | Communication(3) | Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services | Manufacturing | Hi Tech | Life Sciences(4) | Others(5) | Total |
Revenues by Geography* | |||||||||
North America | 16,749 | 9,222 | 7,332 | 6,456 | 5,131 | 6,537 | 3,816 | 564 | 55,807 |
16,052 | 8,792 | 5,579 | 5,867 | 4,336 | 5,914 | 3,066 | 432 | 50,038 | |
Europe | 5,983 | 3,966 | 1,925 | 4,207 | 3,576 | 191 | 1,892 | 176 | 21,916 |
4,890 | 3,836 | 1,897 | 3,550 | 3,497 | 106 | 2,011 | 155 | 19,942 | |
India | 1,311 | 48 | 192 | 12 | 88 | 207 | 39 | 468 | 2,365 |
1,209 | 23 | 56 | 3 | 86 | 137 | 12 | 522 | 2,048 | |
Rest of the world | 4,582 | 799 | 2,535 | 1,061 | 336 | 37 | 90 | 1,263 | 10,703 |
4,326 | 905 | 2,894 | 970 | 233 | 20 | 114 | 1,185 | 10,647 | |
Total | 28,625 | 14,035 | 11,984 | 11,736 | 9,131 | 6,972 | 5,837 | 2,471 | 90,791 |
26,477 | 13,556 | 10,426 | 10,390 | 8,152 | 6,177 | 5,203 | 2,294 | 82,675 | |
Revenue by offerings | |||||||||
Digital | 11,562 | 6,165 | 4,843 | 4,485 | 3,481 | 2,541 | 1,850 | 690 | 35,617 |
8,277 | 4,715 | 3,598 | 3,061 | 2,427 | 2,084 | 1,289 | 346 | 25,797 | |
Core | 17,063 | 7,870 | 7,141 | 7,251 | 5,650 | 4,431 | 3,987 | 1,781 | 55,174 |
18,200 | 8,841 | 6,828 | 7,329 | 5,725 | 4,093 | 3,914 | 1,948 | 56,878 | |
Total | 28,625 | 14,035 | 11,984 | 11,736 | 9,131 | 6,972 | 5,837 | 2,471 | 90,791 |
26,477 | 13,556 | 10,426 | 10,390 | 8,152 | 6,177 | 5,203 | 2,294 | 82,675 |
(1)Financial Services include enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance
(2)Retail includes enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics
(3)Communication includes enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media
(4)Life Sciences includes enterprises in Life sciences and Health care
(5) | Others include operating segments of businesses in India, Japan, China, Infosys Public Services & other enterprises in Public Services |
*Geographical revenues is based on the domicile of customer.
Digital Services
Digital Services comprise of service and solution offerings of the Group that enable our clients to transform their businesses. These include offerings that enhance customer experience, leverage AI-based analytics and big data, engineer digital products and IoT, modernize legacy technology systems, migrate to cloud applications and implement advanced cyber security systems.
Core Services
Core Services comprise traditional offerings of the Group that have scaled and industrialized over a number of years. These primarily include application management services, proprietary application development services, independent validation solutions, product engineering and management, infrastructure management services, traditional enterprise application implementation, support and integration services.
Products & platforms
The Group also derives revenues from the sale of products and platforms including Finacle – core banking solution, Edge Suite of products, Infosys Nia - Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform which applies next-generation AI and machine learning, Stater digital platform and Infosys McCamish- insurance platform.
The percentage of revenue from fixed price contracts for each of the three months and year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 is approximately 55%.
Trade Receivables and Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in Receivables, Unbilled Revenue, and Unearned Revenue on the Group’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. Amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms, either at periodic intervals (e.g., monthly or quarterly) or upon achievement of contractual milestones.
The Group’s Receivables are rights to consideration that are unconditional. Unbilled revenues comprising revenues in excess of billings from time and material contracts and fixed price maintenance contracts are classified as financial asset when the right to consideration is unconditional and is due only after a passage of time.
Invoicing to the clients for other fixed price contracts is based on milestones as defined in the contract and therefore the timing of revenue recognition is different from the timing of invoicing to the customers. Therefore Unbilled Revenues for other fixed price contracts (contract asset) are classified as non-financial asset because the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones.
Invoicing in excess of earnings are classified as unearned revenue.
Trade receivables and unbilled revenues are presented net of impairment in the consolidated Balance Sheet.
During the year months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, the company recognized revenue of2,421 crore and2,237 crore arising from opening unearned revenue as of April 1, 2019 and April 1, 2018 respectively.
During the year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019,2,971 crore and2,685 crore of unbilled revenue pertaining to other fixed price development contracts as of April 1, 2019 and April 1, 2018, respectively has been reclassified to Trade receivables upon billing to customers on completion of milestones.
Performance obligations and remaining performance obligations
The remaining performance obligation disclosure provides the aggregate amount of the transaction price yet to be recognized as of the end of the reporting period and an explanation as to when the Group expects to recognize these amounts in revenue. Applying the practical expedient as given in IFRS 15, the Group has not disclosed the remaining performance obligation related disclosures for contracts where the revenue recognized corresponds directly with the value to the customer of the entity's performance completed to date, typically those contracts where invoicing is on time and material and unit of work based contracts. Remaining performance obligation estimates are subject to change and are affected by several factors, including terminations, changes in the scope of contracts, periodic revalidations, adjustment for revenue that has not materialized and adjustments for currency.
The aggregate value of performance obligations that are completely or partially unsatisfied as at March 31, 2020, other than those meeting the exclusion criteria mentioned above, is55,926 crore. Out of this, the Group expects to recognize revenue of around 51% within the next one year and the remaining thereafter. The aggregate value of performance obligations that are completely or partially unsatisfied as at March 31, 2019 is51,274 crore. The contracts can generally be terminated by the customers and typically includes an enforceable termination penalty payable by them. Generally, customers have not terminated contracts without cause.
2.17 Unbilled Revenue
(In crore)
Particulars | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Unbilled financial asset(1) | 2,796 | 2,093 |
Unbilled non financial asset(2) | 4,325 | 3,281 |
Total | 7,121 | 5,374 |
(1) Right to consideration is unconditional and is due only after passage of time.
(2) Right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones.
2.18 Expenses by nature
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Employee benefit costs (Refer Note 2.19) | 12,916 | 12074 | 50,887 | 45,315 |
Depreciation and amortization charges (Refer Note 2.7 and 2.8) | 749 | 531 | 2,893 | 2,011 |
Travelling costs | 667 | 603 | 2,710 | 2,433 |
Consultancy and professional charges | 339 | 376 | 1,326 | 1,324 |
Cost of Software packages for own use | 268 | 237 | 1,035 | 930 |
Third party items bought for service delivery to clients | 487 | 452 | 1,668 | 1,623 |
Communication costs | 139 | 115 | 528 | 471 |
Cost of technical sub-contractors | 1,704 | 1601 | 6,714 | 6,033 |
Power and fuel | 53 | 49 | 229 | 221 |
Repairs and maintenance | 433 | 374 | 1,580 | 1,316 |
Rates and taxes | 64 | 52 | 193 | 184 |
Insurance charges | 23 | 19 | 90 | 67 |
Commission to non-whole time directors | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
Branding and marketing expenses | 143 | 135 | 528 | 489 |
Provision for post-sales client support | – | (24) | – | 1 |
Impairment loss recognized / (reversed) on financial assets (Refer Note 2.3) | 74 | 18 | 172 | 248 |
Contribution towards Corporate Social Responsibility | 130 | 66 | 385 | 266 |
Short-term leases (Refer to note 2.8) | 24 | – | 89 | – |
Operating lease payments | – | 165 | – | 585 |
Others | 125 | 76 | 382 | 270 |
Total cost of sales, selling and marketing expenses and administrative expenses | 18,340 | 16,921 | 71,417 | 63,795 |
The table below provides details of break-up of expenses:
Cost of sales
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Employee benefit costs | 11,547 | 10,770 | 45,477 | 40,498 |
Depreciation and amortization | 749 | 531 | 2,893 | 2,011 |
Travelling costs | 516 | 436 | 2,045 | 1,769 |
Cost of technical sub-contractors | 1,701 | 1,598 | 6,712 | 6,031 |
Cost of software packages for own use | 261 | 231 | 1,010 | 906 |
Third party items bought for service delivery to clients | 487 | 452 | 1,667 | 1,623 |
Operating lease payments | – | 103 | – | 362 |
Short-term leases (Refer to note 2.8) | 8 | – | 65 | – |
Consultancy and professional charges | 13 | 9 | 50 | 46 |
Communication costs | 75 | 64 | 300 | 238 |
Repairs and maintenance | 140 | 106 | 501 | 370 |
Provision for post-sales client support | – | (24) | – | 1 |
Others | 4 | 7 | 12 | 12 |
Total | 15,501 | 14,283 | 60,732 | 53,867 |
Selling and marketing expenses
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Employee benefit costs | 903 | 882 | 3,620 | 3,236 |
Travelling costs | 79 | 102 | 374 | 409 |
Branding and marketing | 142 | 135 | 523 | 489 |
Operating leases | – | 22 | – | 80 |
Short-term leases (Refer to note 2.8) | 1 | – | 6 | – |
Communication costs | 3 | 4 | 17 | 18 |
Consultancy and professional charges | 20 | 66 | 118 | 200 |
Others | 24 | 15 | 53 | 41 |
Total | 1,172 | 1,226 | 4,711 | 4,473 |
Administrative expenses
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Employee benefit costs | 466 | 422 | 1,790 | 1,581 |
Consultancy and professional charges | 306 | 301 | 1,158 | 1,078 |
Repairs and maintenance | 291 | 266 | 1,071 | 940 |
Power and fuel | 53 | 49 | 229 | 221 |
Communication costs | 61 | 47 | 211 | 215 |
Travelling costs | 72 | 65 | 291 | 255 |
Impairment loss recognized/(reversed) under expected credit loss model | 74 | 18 | 172 | 248 |
Rates and taxes | 64 | 52 | 193 | 184 |
Insurance charges | 23 | 19 | 88 | 67 |
Operating leases | – | 40 | – | 143 |
Short-term leases (Refer to note 2.8) | 14 | – | 19 | – |
Commission to non-whole time directors | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
Contribution towards Corporate Social Responsibility | 130 | 66 | 385 | 266 |
Others | 111 | 65 | 359 | 249 |
Total | 1,667 | 1,412 | 5,974 | 5,455 |
2.19 Employee Benefits
Accounting policy
Gratuity
The Group provides for gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan ('the Gratuity Plan') covering eligible employees of Infosys and its Indian subsidiaries. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump-sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee's salary and the tenure of employment with the Group.
Liabilities with regard to the Gratuity Plan are determined by actuarial valuation, performed by an independent actuary, at each Balance Sheet date using the projected unit credit method. The Company fully contributes all ascertained liabilities to the Infosys Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust (the Trust). In case of Infosys BPM and EdgeVerve, contributions are made to the Infosys BPM Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust and EdgeVerve Systems Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust, respectively. Trustees administer contributions made to the Trusts and contributions are invested in a scheme with the Life Insurance Corporation of India as permitted by Indian law.
The Group recognizes the net obligation of a defined benefit plan in its Balance Sheet as an asset or liability. Gains and losses through re-measurements of the net defined benefit liability/(asset) are recognized in other comprehensive income and are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods. The actual return of the portfolio of plan assets, in excess of the yields computed by applying the discount rate used to measure the defined benefit obligation is recognized in other comprehensive income. The effect of any plan amendments is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive income.
The following tables set out the funded status of the gratuity plans and the amounts recognized in the Group's financial statements as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019:
(In crore)
Particulars | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Change in benefit obligations | ||
Benefit obligations at the beginning | 1,351 | 1,201 |
Service cost | 178 | 157 |
Interest expense | 90 | 85 |
Remeasurements - Actuarial (gains) / losses | (79) | 32 |
Benefits paid | (141) | (128) |
Translation difference | 3 | 2 |
Reclassified from held for sale (refer note no 2.10.2) | – | 2 |
Benefit obligations at the end | 1,402 | 1,351 |
Change in plan assets | ||
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning | 1,361 | 1,216 |
Interest income | 97 | 90 |
Remeasurements- Return on plan assets excluding amounts included in interest income | 9 | 4 |
Contributions | 191 | 174 |
Benefits paid | (136) | (123) |
Fair value of plan assets at the end | 1,522 | 1,361 |
Funded status | 120 | 10 |
Prepaid gratuity benefit | 151 | 42 |
Accrued gratuity | (31) | (32) |
Amount for the three months and year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive income under employee benefit expense:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Service cost | 45 | 39 | 178 | 157 |
Net interest on the net defined benefit liability/asset | (3) | (2) | (7) | (5) |
Net gratuity cost | 42 | 37 | 171 | 152 |
Amount for the three months and year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 recognized in the Consolidated Statement of other comprehensive income:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability/ (asset) | ||||
Actuarial (gains) / losses | (95) | 5 | (79) | 32 |
(Return) / loss on plan assets excluding amounts included in the net interest on the net defined benefit liability/(asset) | 4 | 1 | (9) | (4) |
(91) | 6 | (88) | 28 |
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
(Gain)/loss from change in demographic assumptions | 1 | – | 1 | (4) |
(Gain)/loss from change in financial assumptions | (85) | 9 | (57) | 30 |
(Gain)/loss from experience adjustment | (11) | (4) | (23) | 6 |
(95) | 5 | (79) | 32 |
Amount recognised in statement of comprehensive income has been apportioned between cost of sales, selling and marketing expenses and administrative expenses on the basis of direct employee cost as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Cost of sales | 38 | 33 | 153 | 136 |
Selling and marketing expenses | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11 |
Administrative expenses | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
42 | 37 | 171 | 152 |
The weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 are set out below:
Particulars | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Discount rate | 6.2% | 7.1% |
Weighted average rate of increase in compensation levels | 6.0% | 8.0% |
Weighted average duration of defined benefit obligation | 5.9 years | 5.9 years |
The weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the three months and year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 are set out below:
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Discount rate(%) | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 7.5 |
Weighted average rate of increase in compensation levels(%) | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
Assumptions regarding future mortality experience are set in accordance with the published statistics by the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
The Company assesses these assumptions with its projected long-term plans of growth and prevalent industry standards. The discount rate is based on the government securities yield.
Sensitivity of significant assumptions used for valuation of defined benefit obligation:
(in crore)
Impact from percentage point increase / decrease in | As at March 31, 2020 |
Discount rate | 67 |
Weighted average rate of increase in compensation levels | 59 |
Sensitivity to significant actuarial assumptions is computed by varying one actuarial assumption used for the valuation of the defined benefit obligation by one percentage, keeping all other actuarial assumptions constant. In practice, this is not probable, and changes in some of the assumptions may be correlated.
Gratuity is applicable only to employees drawing a salary in Indian rupees and there are no other significant foreign defined benefit gratuity plans.
The Company contributes all ascertained liabilities towards gratuity to the Infosys Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust. In case of Infosys BPM and EdgeVerve, contributions are made to the Infosys BPM Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust and EdgeVerve Systems Limited Employees Gratuity Fund Trust, respectively. Trustees administer contributions made to the trust as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, the plan assets have been primarily invested in insurer managed funds.
Actual return on assets for the three months ended March 31, 2020, and March 31, 2019 were20 crore and23 crore, respectively.
Actual return on assets for the year ended March 31, 2020, and March 31, 2019 were106 crore and95 crore, respectively.
The Group expects to contribute145 crore to the gratuity trusts during fiscal 2021.
Maturity profile of defined benefit obligation:
(In crore)
Within 1 year | 215 |
1-2 year | 218 |
2-3 year | 220 |
3-4 year | 231 |
4-5 year | 148 |
5-10 years | 1,183 |
Provident fund
Eligible employees of Infosys receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined benefit plan. Both the eligible employee and the Company make monthly contributions to the provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. The Company contributes a portion to the Infosys Limited Employees' Provident Fund Trust. The trust invests in specific designated instruments as permitted by Indian law. The remaining portion is contributed to the government administered pension fund. The rate at which the annual interest is payable to the beneficiaries by the trust is being administered by the government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rate.
In respect of Indian subsidiaries, eligible employees receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Both the eligible employee and the respective companies make monthly contributions to this provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. Amounts collected under the provident fund plan are deposited in a government administered provident fund. The Companies have no further obligation to the plan beyond its monthly contributions.
Infosys has an obligation to fund any shortfall on the yield of the trust’s investments over the administered interest rates on an annual basis. These administered rates are determined annually predominantly considering the social rather than economic factors and in most cases the actual return earned by the Company has been higher in the past years. The actuary has provided a valuation for provident fund liabilities on the basis of guidance issued by Actuarial Society of India and based on the assumptions provided there is no shortfall as at March 31, 2019.
The details of the benefit obligation as at March 31, 2019 is as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | As at |
March 31, 2019 | |
Benefit obligation at the period end | 5,989 |
Net liability recognized in balance sheet | – |
The following tables set out the funded status of the defined benefit provident fund plan of Infosys limited and the amounts recognized in the Company's financial statements as at March 31, 2020
(In crore)
Particulars | As at |
March 31, 2020 | |
Change in benefit obligations | |
Benefit obligations at the beginning | 5,989 |
Service cost - employer contribution | 407 |
Employee contribution | 857 |
Interest expense | 561 |
Actuarial (gains) / loss | 216 |
Benefits paid | (664) |
Benefit obligations at the end | 7,366 |
Change in plan assets | |
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning | 5,989 |
Interest income | 561 |
Remeasurements- Return on plan assets excluding amounts included in interest income(1) | (33) |
Contributions (employer and employee) | 1,264 |
Benefits paid | (664) |
Fair value of plan assets at the end | 7,117 |
Net liability (refer to note 2.5) | (249) |
(1) Includes unrealized losses on certain investments in bonds
Amount for the three months and year ended March 31, 2020 recognized in the consolidated statement of other comprehensive income:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, |
2020 | 2020 | |
Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability/ (asset) | ||
Actuarial (gains) / losses | 69 | 216 |
(Return) / loss on plan assets excluding amounts included in the net interest on the net defined benefit liability/(asset) | (48) | 33 |
21 | 249 |
Assumptions used in determining the present value obligation of the defined benefit plan under the Deterministic Approach:
Particulars | As at | |
March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2019 | |
Government of India (GOI) bond yield(1) | 6.20% | 7.10% |
Expected rate of return on plan assets | 8.00% | 9.20% |
Remaining term to maturity of portfolio | 6 years | 5.47 years |
Expected guaranteed interest rate | ||
First year | 8.50% | 8.65% |
Thereafter | 8.50% | 8.60% |
(1) | In India, the market for high quality corporate bonds being not developed, the yield of government bonds is considered as the discount rate. The tenure has been considered taking into account the past long-term trend of employees’ average remaining service life which reflects the average estimated term of the post- employment benefit obligations. |
The breakup of the plan assets into various categories as at March 31, 2020 is as follows:
Particulars | As at |
March 31, 2020 | |
Central and State government bonds | 49% |
Public sector undertakings and Private sector bonds | 48% |
Others | 3% |
The asset allocation for plan assets is determined based on investment criteria prescribed under the relevant regulations.
As at March 31, 2020 the defined benefit obligation would be affected by approximately72 crore and108 crore on account of a 0.25% increase / decrease in the expected rate of return on plan assets.
The Group contributed167 crore and142 crore to the provident fund during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively. The Group contributed639 crore and543 crore to the provident fund during the year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively. The same has been recognized in the net profit in the consolidated Statement of comprehensive income under the head employee benefit expense.
In February 2019, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India vide its judgment and subsequent review petition of August 2019 has ruled in respect of compensation for the purpose of Provident Fund contribution under the Employee’s Provident Fund Act. The Company has assessed possible outcomes of the judgment on determination of provident fund contributions and based on the Company’s current evaluation of the judgement, it is not probable that certain allowances paid by the Company will be subject to payment of Provident Fund. The Company will continue to monitor and evaluate its position based on future events and developments.
Provident Fund contribution have been apportioned between cost of sales, selling and marketing expenses and administrative expenses on the basis of direct employee cost as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Cost of sales | 149 | 126 | 571 | 485 |
Selling and marketing expenses | 12 | 11 | 45 | 39 |
Administrative expenses | 6 | 5 | 23 | 19 |
167 | 142 | 639 | 543 |
The provident plans are applicable only to employees drawing a salary in Indian rupees and there are no other significant foreign defined benefit plans.
Superannuation
Certain employees of Infosys, Infosys BPM and EdgeVerve are participants in a defined contribution plan. The Group has no further obligations to the plan beyond its monthly contributions which are periodically contributed to a trust fund, the corpus of which is invested with the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
The group contributed60 crore and57 crore to the superannuation plan during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively.
The group contributed240 crore and215 crore to the superannuation plan during the year ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively and the same has been recognized in the Consolidated Statement of comprehensive income under the head employee benefit expense.
The provident plans are applicable only to employees drawing a salary in Indian rupees and there are no other significant foreign defined benefit plans.
Superannuation contribution have been apportioned between cost of sales, selling and marketing expenses and administrative expenses on the basis of direct employee cost as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Cost of sales | 54 | 51 | 214 | 192 |
Selling and marketing expenses | 4 | 4 | 17 | 15 |
Administrative expenses | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 |
60 | 57 | 240 | 215 |
Compensated absences
The Group has a policy on compensated absences which are both accumulating and non-accumulating in nature. The expected cost of accumulating compensated absences is determined by actuarial valuation performed by an independent actuary at each Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method on the additional amount expected to be paid/availed as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the Balance Sheet date. Expense on non-accumulating compensated absences is recognized in the period in which the absences occur.
Employee benefit costs include:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Salaries and bonus(1) | 12,647 | 11,838 | 49,837 | 44,405 |
Defined contribution plans | 85 | 81 | 338 | 307 |
Defined benefit plans | 184 | 155 | 712 | 603 |
12,916 | 12,074 | 50,887 | 45,315 |
(1) | Includes an employee stock compensation expense of66 crore and249 crore for the three months and year ended March 31, 2020 respectively. Similarly, includes employee stock compensation expense of59 crore and202 crore for the three months and year ended March 31, 2019 respectively. |
The employee benefit cost is recognised in the following line items in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Cost of sales | 11,547 | 10,770 | 45,477 | 40,498 |
Selling and marketing expenses | 903 | 882 | 3,620 | 3,236 |
Administrative expenses | 466 | 422 | 1,790 | 1,581 |
12,916 | 12,074 | 50,887 | 45,315 |
2.20 Other income, net
a. Accounting Policy
Other income, net
Other income is comprised primarily of interest income, dividend income, gain/loss on investment and exchange gain/loss on forward and options contracts and on translation of other assets and liabilities. Interest income is recognized using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established.
Effective April 1, 2018, the Group has adopted IFRS interpretation IFRIC 22- Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration which clarifies the date of transaction for the purpose of determining the exchange rate to use on initial recognition of the related asset, expense or income when an entity has received or paid advance consideration in a foreign currency. The effect on account of adoption of this amendment was insignificant.
Foreign currency
Functional currency
The functional currency of Infosys, Infosys BPM, controlled trusts, EdgeVerve and Skava is the Indian rupee. The functional currencies for other subsidiaries are their respective local currencies. These financial statements are presented in Indian rupees (rounded off to crore; one crore equals ten million).
Transactions and translations
Foreign-currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated into the relevant functional currency at exchange rates in effect at the Balance Sheet date. The gains or losses resulting from such translations are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and reported within exchange gains/ (losses) on translation of assets and liabilities, net, except when deferred in Other Comprehensive Income as qualifying cash flow hedges. Non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at fair value are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at historical cost are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of transaction.
Transaction gains or losses realized upon settlement of foreign currency transactions are included in determining net profit for the period in which the transaction is settled. Revenue, expense and cash-flow items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the relevant functional currencies using the exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction.
The translation of financial statements of the foreign subsidiaries to the presentation currency is performed for assets and liabilities using the exchange rate in effect at the Balance Sheet date and for revenue, expense and cash-flow items using the average exchange rate for the respective periods. The gains or losses resulting from such translation are included in currency translation reserves under other components of equity. When a subsidiary is disposed off, in full, the relevant amount is transferred to net profit in the statement of comprehensive income. However when a change in the parent's ownership does not result in loss of control of a subsidiary, such changes are recorded through equity.
Other Comprehensive Income, net of taxes includes translation differences on non-monetary financial assets measured at fair value at the reporting date, such as equities classified as financial instruments and measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI).
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the exchange rate in effect at the Balance Sheet date.
Government grants
The Group recognizes government grants only when there is reasonable assurance that the conditions attached to them shall be complied with, and the grants will be received. Government grants related to assets are treated as deferred income and are recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income on a systematic and rational basis over the useful life of the asset. Government grants related to revenue are recognized on a systematic basis in net profit in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive income over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.
Operating Profits
Operating profit of the Group is computed considering the revenues, net of cost of sales, selling and marketing expenses and administrative expenses.
Other income consists of the following:
(In crore)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31. | Year ended March 31. | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Interest income on financial assets carried at amortized cost | 327 | 355 | 1,289 | 1,404 |
Interest income on financial assets carried at fair value through OCI | 65 | 142 | 322 | 646 |
Dividend income on investments carried at fair value through profit or loss | – | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Gain/(loss) on investments carried at fair value through PL | 35 | 65 | 183 | 170 |
Gain/(loss) on investments carried at fair value through OCI | 4 | – | 41 | – |
Interest income on income tax refund | 8 | – | 259 | 51 |
Exchange gains / (losses) on forward and options contracts | (477) | 195 | (511) | 185 |
Exchange gains / (losses) on translation of other assets and liabilities | 594 | (139) | 1,023 | 133 |
Others | 58 | 46 | 195 | 291 |
Total | 614 | 665 | 2,803 | 2,882 |
2.21 Equity
Accounting policy
Ordinary Shares
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of new ordinary shares, share options and buyback are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.
Treasury Shares
When any entity within the Group purchases the company's ordinary shares, the consideration paid including any directly attributable incremental cost is presented as a deduction from total equity, until they are cancelled, sold or reissued. When treasury shares are sold or reissued subsequently, the amount received is recognized as an increase in equity, and the resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is transferred to/ from Securities premium.
In December 2017, the International Accounting Standard Board issued amendments to IAS 12 – Income Taxes. The amendments clarify that an entity shall recognize the income tax consequences of dividends on financial instruments classified as equity according to where the entity originally recognized those past transactions or events that generated distributable profits were recognized. On April 1, 2019, the Group adopted these amendments and there was no impact of these amendments on the Company’s Consolidated financial statements.
Description of reserves
Retained earnings
Retained earnings represent the amount of accumulated earnings of the Group.
Share premium
The amount received in excess of the par value has been classified as share premium. Additionally, share-based compensation recognized in net profit in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income is credited to share premium.
Other Reserves
The Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve has been created out of the profit of the eligible SEZ unit in terms of the provisions of Sec 10AA (1)(ii) of Income Tax Act, 1961. The reserve should be utilized by the Company for acquiring new plant and machinery for the purpose of its business in terms of the provisions of the Sec 10AA (2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Capital Redemption Reserve
In accordance with section 69 of the Indian Companies Act, 2013, the Company creates capital redemption reserve equal to the nominal value of the shares bought back as an appropriation from general reserve.
Other components of equity
Other components of equity consist of currency translation, remeasurement of net defined benefit liability / asset, equity instruments fair valued through other comprehensive income, changes on fair valuation of investments and changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, net of taxes.
Cash flow hedge reserve
When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedging instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedging reserve. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the net profit in the consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction.
2.21.1 Dividend
The final dividend on shares are recorded as a liability on the date of approval by the shareholders and interim dividends are recorded as a liability on the date of declaration by the Company's Board of Directors.
The Company declares and pays dividends in Indian rupees. The Finance Act 2020 has repealed the Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT). Companies are now required to pay / distribute dividend after deducting applicable taxes. The remittance of dividends outside India is governed by Indian law on foreign exchange and is also subject to withholding tax at applicable rates.
Effective fiscal 2018 the Company’s policy was to pay up to 70% of the free cash flow annually by way of dividend and/or buyback.
Effective from fiscal 2020, the company expects to return approximately 85% of the free cash flow cumulatively over a 5-year period through a combination of semi-annual dividends and/or share buyback and/or special dividends, subject to applicable laws and requisite approvals, if any. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditure as per the consolidated statement of cash flows prepared under IFRS. Dividend and buyback include applicable taxes.
Amount of per share dividend recognized as distribution to equity shareholders:-
(In)
Particulars | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended March 31, | ||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
Final dividend for fiscal 2018* | – | – | – | 10.25 |
Special dividend for fiscal 2018* | – | – | – | 5.00 |
Interim dividend for fiscal 2019 | – | – | – | 7.00 |
Final dividend for fiscal 2019 | – | – | 10.50 | – |
Special dividend for fiscal 2019 | – | 4.00 | – | 4.00 |
Interim dividend for fiscal 2020 | – | – | 8.00 | – |
*Dividend per share declared previously, retrospectively adjusted for September 2018 bonus issue.
During the year ended March 31, 2020 on account of the final dividend for fiscal 2019 and interim dividend for fiscal 2020 the Company has incurred a net cash outflow of9,517 crore (excluding dividend paid on treasury shares) inclusive of dividend distribution tax.
The Board of Directors in their meeting on April 20, 2020 recommended a final dividend of9.50/- per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2020. This payment is subject to the approval of shareholders in the Annual General Meeting of the Company. In view of COVID 19, the Company is working on an Annual General Meeting date which will be announced by the company in due course. This final dividend if approved by shareholders would result in a net cash outflow of approximately4,029 crore (excluding dividend paid on treasury shares).
2.21.2 Update on capital alocation policy and buyback
In line with the capital allocation policy announced in April 2018, the Board, in its meeting held on January 11, 2019, approved the following :
(a) Declared a special dividend of4/- per equity share;
(b) | Recommended buyback of Equity Shares from the open market route through Indian stock exchanges of up to8,260 crore (Maximum Buyback Size) at a price not exceeding800 per share (Maximum Buyback Price) which would comprise approximately 2.36% of the paid-up equity share capital of the Company, subject to shareholders' approval by way of Postal Ballot. |
The shareholders approved the proposal of buyback of equity shares recommended by its Board of Directors in its meeting held on January 11, 2019 through the postal ballot that concluded on March 12, 2019.
The buyback was offered to all eligible equity shareholders of the Company (other than the Promoters, the Promoter Group and Persons in Control of the Company) under the open market route through the stock exchange. The buyback of equity shares through the stock exchange commenced on March 20, 2019 and was completed on August 26, 2019 . During this buyback period the Company had purchased and extinguished a total of 110,519,266 equity shares from the stock exchange at an average buy back price of747/- per equity share comprising 2.53% of the pre buyback paid-up equity share capital of the Company. The buyback resulted in a cash outflow of8,260 crore (excluding transaction costs). The Company funded the buyback from its free reserves.
In accordance with section 69 of the Companies Act, 2013, as at March 31, 2020 the Company has created ‘Capital Redemption Reserve’ of55 crore equal to the nominal value of the above shares bought back as an appropriation from general reserve.
After the execution of the above buy back, payment of special dividend (including dividend distribution tax) of2,107 crore in January 2019 and payment of special dividend (including dividend distribution tax) of2,633 crore in June 2018, the Company has completed the distribution of13,000 crore, which was announced as part of its capital allocation policy in April 2018.
The Company’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to maximize shareholder value. In order to maintain or achieve an optimal capital structure, the Company may adjust the amount of dividend payment, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or buy back issued shares. As at March 31, 2020, the Company has only one class of equity shares and has no debt. Consequent to the above capital structure there are no externally imposed capital requirements
2.21.3 Share capital and share premium
The Company has only one class of shares referred to as equity shares having a par value of5/- each. 1,82,39,356 and 20,324,982 shares were held by controlled trust, as at March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively.
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman | Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director | U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director |
D. Sundaram Director | Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer | A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary |
Bengaluru April 20, 2020 |