Provisions are recognised when the Companyhas a present obligation (legal or constructive)as a result of a past event, it is probable that
an outflow of resources embodying economicbenefits will be required to settle the obligationand a reliable estimate can be made of theamount of the obligation.
If the effect of the time value of money ismaterial, provisions are discounted usinga current pre-tax rate that reflects, whenappropriate, the risks specific to the liability.When discounting is used, the increase inthe provision due to the passage of time isrecognised as a finance cost.
Contingent liabilities are disclosed whenthere is a possible obligation arising frompast events, the existence of which will beconfirmed only by the occurrence or non¬occurrence of one or more uncertain futureevents not wholly within the control of theCompany or a present obligation that arisesfrom past events where it is either not probablethat an outflow of resources will be required tosettle the obligation or a reliable estimate ofthe amount cannot be made.
Based on the internal reporting structureand the information reviewed by the ChiefOperating Decision Maker (CODM) for thepurpose of assessing financial performanceand allocating resources, the Company isengaged in a single business segment, namelymanufacturing and sale of personal care andhealthcare products. Accordingly, as theCompany operates in one reportable segment,no separate segment disclosures are requiredunder Ind AS 108 "Operating Segments", andthe Standalone Financial Statements reflectthe necessary information in this regard.
If the Company receives information afterthe reporting period, but prior to the date ofapproved for issue, about conditions thatexisted at the end of the reporting period, itwill assess whether the information affectsthe amounts that it recognises in its separatefinancial statements. The Company willadjust the amounts recognised in its financialstatements to reflect any adjusting eventsafter the reporting period and update thedisclosures that relate to those conditions in
light of the new information. For non-adjustingevents after the reporting period, the Companywill not change the amounts recognised inits separate financial statements but willdisclose the nature of the non-adjustingevent and an estimate of its financial effect, ora statement that such an estimate cannot bemade, if applicable.
The Company recognizes government grantsonly when there is reasonable assurancethat the conditions attached to them shall becomplied with and the grants will be received.Grants related to assets are treated asdeferred income and are recognized as otheroperating income in the Statement of profit& loss on a systematic and rational basis overthe useful life of the asset. Grants related toincome are recognized on a systematic basisover the periods necessary to match themwith the related costs which they are intendedto compensate and are deducted from theexpense in the statement of profit & loss.
When the Company receives grants of non¬monetary assets, the asset and the grantare recorded at fair value amounts andreleased to profit or loss over the expecteduseful life in a pattern of consumption of thebenefit of the underlying asset i.e. by equalannual instalments.
Exports entitlements are recognised whenthe right to receive credit as per the termsof the schemes is established in respect ofthe exports made by the Company and whenthere is no significant uncertainty regardingthe ultimate collection of the relevantexport proceeds.
t. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed bydividing the net profit for the period attributableto the equity shareholders of the Company bythe weighted average number of equity sharesoutstanding during the period. The weightedaverage number of equity shares outstandingduring the period is adjusted for events suchas bonus issue, bonus element in a rightsissue, share split, and reverse share split(consolidation of shares) that have changedthe number of equity shares outstanding,without a corresponding change in resources.
For the purpose of calculating dilutedearnings per share, the net profit for theperiod attributable to equity shareholdersand the weighted average number of sharesoutstanding during the period is adjusted forthe effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
The Company segregates assets and liabilitiesinto current and non-current categoriesfor presentation in the balance sheet afterconsidering its normal operating cycle andother criteria set out in Ind AS 1, "Presentationof Financial Statements". For this purpose,current assets and liabilities include thecurrent portion of non-current assets andliabilities respectively. Deferred tax assets andliabilities are always classified as non-current.
The operating cycle is the time between theacquisition of assets for processing and theirrealization in cash and cash equivalents. TheCompany has identified period up to twelvemonths as its operating cycle.
Provision is made for the amount of any dividenddeclared, being appropriately authorised andno longer at the discretion of the entity, on orbefore the end of the reporting period but notdistributed at the end of the reporting period.
The Company presents Earnings beforeInterest expense, Tax, Depreciation andAmortisation (EBITDA) in the statement ofprofit or loss; this is not specifically requiredby Ind AS 1. The terms EBITDA are not definedin Ind AS. Ind AS compliant Schedule III allowscompanies to present Line items, sub-lineitems and sub-totals shall be presented asan addition or substitution on the face of theFinancial Statements when such presentationis relevant to an understanding of thecompany's financial position or performance orto cater to industry/sector-specific disclosurerequirements or when required for compliancewith the amendments to the Companies Act orunder the Indian Accounting Standards.
Accordingly, the Company has elected topresent earnings before interest expense, tax,depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) as aseparate line item on the face of the Statementof Profit and Loss. The company measuresEBITDA on the basis of profit/ (loss) fromcontinuing operations. In its measurement,the Company does not include depreciationand amortization expense, finance costs andtax expense, but includes other income.
All amounts disclosed in the standaloneFinancial Statements and notes have beenrounded off to the nearest Lakhs (with twoplaces of decimal) as per the requirement ofSchedule III, unless otherwise stated.
y. New and amendments standards
The Company applied for the first-timecertain standards and amendments, whichare effective for annual periods beginning onor after 1 April 2025. The Company has notearly adopted any standard, interpretationor amendment that has been issued but isnot yet effective.
Lack of exchangeability - Amendments toInd AS 21
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notifiedamendments to Ind AS 21 The Effects ofChanges in Foreign Exchange Rates to specifyhow an entity should assesswhether a currencyis exchangeable and how it should determinea spot exchange rate when exchangeabilityis lacking. The amendments also requiredisclosure of information that enables usersof its financial statements to understand howthe currency not being exchangeable intothe other currency affects, or is expected toaffect, the entity's financial performance,financial position and cash flows.
The amendments are effective for annualreporting periods beginning on or after 1 April2025. When applying the amendments, anentity cannot restate comparative information.
The amendments do not have any materialimpact on the Company's financial statements.
Classification of Liabilities as Current orNon-current and Non-current Liabilitieswith Covenants - Amendments to Ind AS 1
In August 2025, the MCA notifiedamendments to paragraphs 69 to 76 of Ind AS1 to specify the requirements for classifyingliabilities as current or non-current. Theamendments clarify:
• What is meant by a right todefer settlement
• That a right to defer must exist at the endof the reporting period
• That classification is unaffected by thelikelihood that an entity will exercise itsdeferral right
• That only if an embedded derivative ina convertible liability is itself an equityinstrument would the terms of a liabilitynot impact its classification
In addition, a requirement has been introducedto require disclosure when a liability arisingfrom a loan agreement is classified asnon-current and the entity's right to defersettlement is contingent on compliance withfuture covenants within twelve months.
If there is a breach of a material covenant of along term loan arrangement on or before theend of the reporting period, resulting in theliability becoming payable on demand as at thereporting date, and the lender agrees—afterthe reporting period but before the financialstatements are approved for issue—not todemand repayment for at least 12 months asa consequence of the breach, this shall betreated as an adjusting event. Accordingly,the entity is not required to classify theliability as current.
The amendments are effective for annualreporting periods beginning on or after 1April 2025 retrospectively in accordancewith Ind AS 8.
Supplier Finance Arrangements -Amendments to Ind AS 7 and Ind AS 107
In August 2025, the MCA notified amendmentsto Ind AS 7 Statement of Cash Flows and IndAS 107 Financial Instruments: Disclosuresto clarify the characteristics of supplierfinance arrangements and require additionaldisclosure of such arrangements. Thedisclosure requirements in the amendmentsare intended to assist users of financialstatements in understanding the effectsof supplier finance arrangements on anentity's liabilities, cash flows and exposure toliquidity risk.
International Tax Reform—Pillar Two ModelRules - Amendments to Ind AS 12
In August 2025, the MCA notified amendmentsto Ind AS 12 Income Taxes in response to theOECD's BEPS Pillar Two rules and include:
• A mandatory temporary exception to therecognition and disclosure of deferredtaxes arising from the jurisdictionalimplementation of the Pillar Twomodel rules; and
• Disclosure requirements for affectedentities to help users of the financialstatements better understand an entity'sexposure to Pillar Two income taxesarising from that legislation, particularlybefore its effective date.
The mandatory temporary exception - theuse of which is required to be disclosed -applies immediately. The remaining disclosurerequirements apply for annual reportingperiods beginning on or after 1 April 2025, butnot for any interim periods ending on or before31 March 2026.
The amendments had no impact on theCompany's financial statements or theCompany's is not in the scope of the PillarTwo Model Rules.
Amendments to Ind AS 1 - Classification ofLiabilities as Current or Non-current andNon-current Liabilities with Covenants andInd AS 10 Events after the Reporting Period
Ind AS 10 has been amended to remove theprevious treatment under which a lender'spost reporting date waiver—granted beforethe financial statements were approved forissue—of a breach of a material covenant ina long term loan arrangement that occurredon or before the end of the reporting period,resulting in the liability becoming payable ondemand at the reporting date, was regardedas an adjusting event.
For annual reporting periods beginning on orafter 1 April 2026, any breach of a covenant—whether material or immaterial—occurring onor before the reporting date will, in accordancewith Ind AS 1, require the related liability to beclassified as current, unless the lender hasgranted a waiver of the breach on or beforethe reporting date and has agreed not todemand repayment for at least 12 monthsafter the reporting date as a consequence ofthe breach. Such a waiver shall be treated asan adjusting event.
The amendments are effective forannual reporting periods beginning onor after 1 April 2026 retrospectively inaccordance with Ind AS 8.
Note:
(a) Refer Note No. 3.46 & 3.47 for information about fair value measurement and Note No. 3.63 for impairmentassessment of Investment in certain subsidiaries and associates.
(b) As at March 31, 2025, the Company had investments in equity shares of Brillare Science Limited ("Brillare"),a wholly owned subsidiary, aggregating to H 4,122.59 lacs and outstanding loan including accrued interestaggregating to H 618.65 lacs, which was convertible into zero coupon optionally convertible debentures of Brillare.
During the current year, the Company has further extended a loan of H 1,500 lacs to Brillare out of whichloan of H 1,000 lacs was convertible into zero coupon optionally convertible debentures of Brillare and loan ofH 500 lacs was convertible into equity shares of Brillare. Based on mutual agreement, the entire outstandingloan receivable (including opening loan receivable) aggregating to H 2,153.36 lacs (including accrued interest)has been converted into 71,13,830 equity shares of Brillare. Additionally, during the year, the Company hasmade a further investment in equity shares of Brillare aggregating to H 1,100.01 lacs, resulting in the allotment of36,34,000 equity shares of Brillare.
(c) As at March 31, 2025, the Company had investment in equity shares of Helios Lifestyle Limited ("Helios"), a whollyowned subsidiary, aggregating to H 27,156.97 lacs.
Pursuant to the shareholder's agreement entered into in the previous year, a portion of the consideration payablefor acquisition of remaining stake in Helios was deferred and payable in three tranches, of which an amount ofH 5,921 lacs was outstanding as at March 31, 2025 and disclosed under "Other Financial Liabilities" (Refer Note 3.27).During the current year, the Company has settled the aforesaid outstanding tranche amounting to H 5,921 lacs.
Further, as at March 31, 2025, the Company had an outstanding loan including accrued interest aggregating toH 838.87 lacs, which was repayable in accordance with terms as specified in the agreement. Based on mutualagreement, the entire outstanding loan receivable aggregating to H 855.07 lacs (including accrued interest) hasbeen converted into 6,768 equity shares of Helios.
(d) As at March 31, 2025, the Company had investment in equity share of Cannis Lupus Services India PrivateLimited ("CLSIPL") amounting to H 218.99 lacs. As at the year ended March 31, 2026, considering the financialperformance of CLSIPL, the Company has performed impairment assessment and accounted an impairment lossof H 136.09 lacs (March 31, 2025: H 748.28 lacs) based on the valuation done by an external valuer and disclosedthe same under "Other Expenses".
Further, as at March 31, 2025, the Company had investment in Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares("CCPS") amounting to H 499.89 lacs, which is convertible into equity shares at a price to be determined based onperformance of FY 2026-27 in accordance with the formula stipulated in the agreement. Also, there was a loan
outstanding amounting to H 409.01 lacs (including accrued interest) which was repayable in accordance with theterms as specified in the agreement.
Further, the Company had extended a loan of H 400 lacs, which was convertible into CCPS/other instrument asper the terms specified in the agreement. However, based on the mutual agreement, the opening outstandingloan (including accrued interest) as well as the principal portion of the loan given during the year have beenconverted into 42,00,910 Class A Optionally Convertible Debentures and 40,00,000 Class B Optionally ConvertibleDebentures, respectively. Additionally, the Company has made a further investment of H 400 lacs in 40,00,000Class B Optionally Convertible Debentures of CLSIPL. The Company has received interest on loan amounting to H400 lacs given during the year.
As per the terms of the OCDs, the Company has an option to convert Class A OCDs and Class B OCDs into fullypaid-up equity shares during FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28, respectively, at a conversion price to be determinedin accordance with the formula stipulated in the agreement.
These OCDs are carried at fair value as at March 31, 2026.
(e) As at March 31, 2025, the Company had investment in equity shares of 'Axiom Ayurveda Private Limited ("AAPL"),Axiom Food & Beverages Private Limited ("AFBPL") and Axiom Packwell Private Limited ("APPL")' (together referto as "Axiom") aggregating H 10,686.50 lacs.
Further, the Company also has a right to make further investments in Axiom, the fair value of which has beenassessed at H 3,113.90 lakhs as at the reporting date. Also Refer Note No. 3.47 and 3.65.
As at the year ended March 31, 2026, considering the financial performance of Axiom, the Company has performedimpairment assessment and accounted for an impairment loss of H 2,352.92 lacs (March 31, 2025 - H 269.64 lacs)based on valuation done by an external valuer and disclosed the same under "Other Expenses".
(f) Equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) include investmentsin equity shares of Emami Paper Mills Limited. The Company holds non-controlling interest in Emami Paper MillLimited. This investment was irrevocably designated at fair value through OCI as the Company considers thisinvestment to be strategic in nature.
(g) Investments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) include investments inExchange Traded Funds (ETFs) relating to gold and silver. These investments have been designated as hedginginstruments under a cash flow hedge relationship in accordance with the applicable accounting standards.Accordingly, they are carried at fair value as at the reporting date, and changes in fair value are recognised inother comprehensive income.
(ii) The Company has given loan amounting to H 300 lacs to Cannis Lupus Services India Private Limited,its associate for working capital purpose which is repayable within a specified tenure from the date ofdisbursement. The above loan carries interest rate of 9% per annum.
(iii) The Company has given loan amounting to H Nil, net of provision H 470.68 Lacs (including accrued interestH 43.61 lacs) to Emami Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., its Wholly owned subsidiary for working capital purpose which isrepayable in FY 2026-27 as per the renewed/revised agreement.
(b) Refer Note No. 3.42 for related disclosures.
(c) Refer Note No. 3.46 for information about fair value measurement.
(a) Refer Note No. 3.24 for information on receivables secured against borrowings.
(b) No trade receivable are due from directors or other officers of the company either severally or jointly with anyother person. Further, no trade receivable are due from firms or private companies respectively in which anydirector is a partner, a director or a member.
(c) Refer Note No. 3.52 for information about credit risk and foreign currency risk
(d) Refer Note No. 3.54 for information on receivables from related parties.
(e) Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally on terms of 30 to 90 days.
(f) There are no unbilled receivables, hence the same is not disclosed in the ageing schedule.
The Company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of H 1 per share. Each holder of equity sharesis entitled to one vote per share. The Company declares & pays dividend in Indian Rupees. The dividend proposedby the board of directors is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meetingand is accounted for in the year in which it is approved by the shareholders in the general meeting.
In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive remainingassets of the Company after distribution of all preferential amounts. The distribution will be in proportion to thenumber of equity shares held by the shareholders.
3.18 EQUITY SHARE CAPITAL (Contd..)
The Company bought back 46,50,000 equity shares for an aggregate amount of H 22,909.70 lacs being 1.05%of the pre-buyback total paid up equity share capital at H 491.68 average cost per equity share. The Buybackcommenced on April 13, 2023 and got completed on July 06, 2023.
The Company bought back 33,63,740 equity shares for an aggregate amount of H 16,121.45 lacs being 0.76%of the pre-buyback total paid up equity share capital at H 479.27 average cost per equity share. The Buybackcommenced on February 09, 2022 and got completed on March 21, 2022.
Under the erstwhile Companies Act 1956, general reserve was created through an annual transfer of net income ata specified percentage in accordance with applicable regulations. The purpose of these transfers was to ensure thatif a dividend distribution in a given year is more than 10% of the paid-up capital of the Company for that year, thenthe total dividend distribution is less than the total distributable results for that year. Consequent to introductionof Companies Act 2013, the requirement to mandatorily transfer a specified percentage of the net profit to generalreserve has been withdrawn. However, the amount previously transferred to the general reserve can be utilised onlyin accordance with the specific requirements of Companies Act, 2013.
Capital Reserve has been primarily created on amalgamation in earlier years.
Retained earnings are the profits/(loss) that the Company has earned/incurred till date, less any transfers to generalreserve, dividends or other distributions paid to shareholders. Retained earnings include re-measurement loss / (gain)on defined benefit plans, net of taxes that will not be reclassified to Statement of Profit and Loss.
This Reserve represents
a. The cumulative gains (net of losses) arising on the revaluation of Equity Instruments measured at Fair Valuethrough Other Comprehensive Income, net of amounts reclassified, if any, to Retained Earnings when thoseinstruments are disposed of.
b. The cumulative effective portion of gains or losses arising on changes in fair value of hedging instrumentsentered into for cash flow hedges, which is recognised in OCl and later reclassified to statement of profit andloss when the hedge item affects profit or loss or treated as basis adjustment if a hedged forecast transactionsubsequently results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or non-financial liability.
Represents the nominal value of Equity shares bought back pursuant to Buyback in accordance with Section 69 ofthe Companies Act, 2013.
3.24 BORROWINGS (Contd..)
Notes :
1. Interest Rate on Cash Credit (including working capital demand loan) is 7.05% (March 31, 2025 : 8.34%)
2. Borrowings from banks has not been used for the purpose other than for which it was taken as at March 31, 2026and March 31, 2025.
3. The Company has not been declared wilful defaulter by any bank or financial Institution or other lender.
3.38 Defined Benefit Plan (Gratuity) :
(i) The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan covering eligible employees. The GratuityPlan provides a lump sum payments to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination ofemployment, of an amount equivalent to 15 days salary for each completed year of service. Vesting occurs oncompletion of 5 continuous years of service as per Indian law. However, no vesting condition applies in case of death.
The Company makes contributions to Himani Limited Gratuity Fund, J.B.Marketing and Services EmployeesGratuity Fund, Zandu Pharmaceuticals Employees Gratuity Fund, Kemco Chemicals Employees Gratuity Fundand Other Funds, which is funded defined benefit plan for qualifying employees.
Significant actuarial assumptions for the determination of the defined benefit obligation are discountrate, expected salary increase and mortality. The sensitivity analysis below have been determined based onreasonably possible changes of the assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period, while holding allother assumptions constant. The results of sensitivity analysis is given below:
The sensitivity analysis presented above may not be representative of the actual change in the defined benefitobligation as it is unlikely that the change in assumptions would occur in isolation of one another as some of theassumptions may be correlated.
The Company has purchased an insurance policy to provide for payment of gratuity to the employees. Everyyear, the insurance company carries out a funding valuation based on the latest employee data provided by theCompany. Any deficit in the assets arising as a result of such valuation is funded by the Company.
Valuations are performed on certain basic set of pre determined assumptions and other regulatory frame workwhich may vary over time. Thus, the Company is exposed to various risks in providing the above gratuity benefitwhich are as follows:
Interest Rate Risk: The plan exposes the Company to the risk of fall in interest rates. A fall in interest rates willresult in an increase in the ultimate cost of providing the above benefit and will thus result in an increase in thevalue of the liability (as shown in financial statements).
Liquidity Risk: This is the risk that the Company is not able to meet the short-term gratuity pay outs. This mayarise due to non availability of enough cash/cash equivalent to meet the liabilities or holding of illiquid assets notbeing sold in time.
Salary Escalation Risk: The present value of the defined benefit plan is calculated with the assumption of salaryincrease rate of plan participants in future. Deviation in the rate of increase of salary in future for plan participantsfrom the rate of increase in salary used to determine the present value of obligation will have a bearing on theplan's liability.
Demographic Risk: The Company has used certain mortality and attrition assumptions in valuation of the liability.The Company is exposed to the risk of actual experience turning out to be worse compared to the assumptionsconsidered for the valuation.
Regulatory Risk: Gratuity benefit is paid in accordance with the requirements of the Code on Social Security,2020 (as amended from time to time) or relevant applicable statute of respective foreign subsidiaries. The Groupis exposed to any changes to the regulations.
Asset Liability Mismatching or Market Risk: The duration of the liability is longer compared to duration of assets,exposing the Company to market risk for volatilities/fall in interest rate.
Investment Risk: The probability or likelihood of occurrence of losses relative to the expected return on anyparticular investment.
3.39 Defined Benefit Plan (Provident Fund):
(i) In respect of certain employees, provident fund contributions are made to a Trust administered by the Company.
The defined benefit obligation arises from the possibility that during any time period in the future, the scheme may earninsufficient investment income to meet the guaranteed interest rate declared by government/EPFO/relevant authorities.
Valuations are performed on certain basic set of pre determined assumptions and other regulatory frame workwhich may vary over time. Thus, the Company is exposed to various risks in providing the above PF benefit whichare as follows:
PF Interest Rate Risk: The PF Interest Rate to be given to the employees is declared by the Government/EPFO.The same should be honoured by the Company/PF Trust. There is a risk that the yield expected to be earnedon the investments is lower than the PF interest rate declared by the government (or EPFO) which results inshortfall / deficit.
(b) EPCG Commitments : The Company had procured capital goods under the Export Promotion Capital GoodsScheme of the Government of India, at a concessional rate of customs duty / excise on an undertakingto fulfil quantified export obligation within the specified periods, failing which, the Company has to makepayment to the Government of India equivalent to the duty benefit enjoyed along with interest. Relatedexport obligation to be met is H 114.98 Lacs (March 31, 2025 - H 114.98 Lacs). In addition, the Company needsto maintain the average annual export turnover of H 10,257.45 Lacs to meet the above export obligation. TheCompany is confident that the above export obligation will be met during the specified period.
(c) Other Commitments : The Company has ongoing commitment to extend financial support to its wholly-owned subsidiary Emami Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Srilanka, Helios Lifestyle Limited and Brillare Science Limited. Thefuture cash flow in respect of the above cannot be ascertained at this stage.
The Company has not disclosed fair value of financial assets/liabilities such as cash and cash equivalents, other bankbalances, trade receivables and trade payables because their carrying amounts are a reasonable approximation of thefair values due to their short term nature.
The Company has not disclosed fair value of Lease Liability as per Ind AS 107.
Investment in equity shares of subsidiaries and associates which are carried at cost and hence are not requiredto be disclosed as per Ind AS 107 "Financial Instruments Disclosures". Hence, the same have been excluded fromthe above table.
3.47 Fair Value hierarchy
Level 1 - Inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity canaccess at the measurement date.
Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, eitherdirectly (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 measured at fair value on a recurring basis asof March 31, 2026 & March 31, 2025 :
The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined using market approachand valuation techniques which maximise the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument isincluded in Level 2.
There has been no change in the valuation methodology for Level 3 inputs during the year. There were no transfersbetween Level 1 and Level 2 during the year.
One of the manufacturing facilities of the Company is eligible for tax benefits under Section 80IE of the Income-taxAct, 1961 up to FY 2025-26, resulting in the Company being subject to Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) under Section115JB based on book profits. Based on projections of future taxable profits, the Company has recognised MAT creditentitlement aggregating to H61,837.64 lakhs as at March 31, 2026 (March 31, 2025: H53,421.21 lakhs), includingH8,416.43 lakhs recognised during the year.
The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019 provides domestic companies an option to opt for a reduced tax rate subjectto specified conditions. The utilisation of MAT credit is dependent on generation of sufficient taxable profits withinthe prescribed period. Based on management's assessment of future profitability and considering the provisions ofthe Finance Act, 2026, management is reasonably certain, supported by underlying projections, that the recognisedMAT credit will be realised, including credits accumulated up to FY 2025-26 which continue to remain eligible for
3.48 Income Taxes (Contd..)
set-off under the new tax regime, subject to applicable limitations. Accordingly, the Company will exercise the optionunder Section 115BAA from the next financial year. Consequent to the change in applicable tax rate, the Companyhas remeasured its deferred tax assets as at March 31, 2026 in accordance with Ind AS 12, and the impact has beenappropriately recognised in the financial statements.
3.50 Leases
The Company has lease contracts for Warehouse and office spaces used in its operations. These generally havelease terms between 1 to 5 years. The Company's obligations under its leases are secured by the lessor's title tothe leased assets.
The Company has entered into commercial property leases on its investment property portfolio. The Company hasdetermined, based on an evaluation of the terms and conditions of the arrangements, such as the lease term notconstituting a major part of the economic life of the commercial property and the present value of the minimum leasepayments not amounting to substantially all of the fair value of the commercial property, that it retains substantially allthe risks and rewards incidental to ownership of these properties and accounts for the contracts as operating leases.
The Company is not having any minimum rental receivables under non-cancellable operating lease as on March 31,2026 and March 31, 2025 respectively.
3.51 Capital Management
For the purpose of the Company's capital management, capital includes issued equity capital, securities premium and allother equity reserves. The primary objective of the Company's capital management is to maximise the shareholder value.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions andthe requirements of the financial covenants. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust thedividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. The Company monitors capitalusing a gearing ratio, which is net debt divided by total capital plus net debt. The Company's policy is to keep thegearing ratio upto 15%. Net debt is defined as current and non-current borrowings (including current maturity of longterm debt and interest accrued and excluding lease liabilities) less cash and cash equivalents.
The Company's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company'sfocus is to foresee the unpredictability of financial markets and seek to minimize potential adverse effects on itsfinancial performance. The primary market risk to the Company is foreign exchange risk. The Company uses derivativefinancial instruments to mitigate foreign exchange related risk exposures.
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because ofchanges in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk.Financial instruments affected by market risk include loans and borrowings, deposits, debt and equity investmentsand derivative financial instruments.
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate becauseof changes in market interest rates. In order to balance the Company's position with regards to interest income andinterest expense and to manage the interest rate risk, treasury performs comprehensive interest rate risk management.The Company is not exposed to significant interest rate risk as at the respective reporting dates.
The Company operates both in domestic market and internationally and consequently the Company is exposedto foreign exchange risk through its sales in overseas countries, and purchases from overseas suppliers inforeign currencies.
The Company is affected by the price volatility of its key raw materials. Its operating activities requires a continuoussupply of key material for manufacturing of hair oil, cream, balm and other products. The Company's procurementdepartment continuously monitor the fluctuation in price and take necessary action to minimise its price risk exposure.
Securities price risk is the risk that the fair value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes inmarket traded prices.
The Company invests its surplus funds in various mutual funds, debt instruments and equity instruments. Thesecomprise of mainly liquid schemes of mutual funds, Alternate Investment Funds, Non-Convertible Debentures,
Commercial papers and Exchange traded funds. To manage its price risk arising from investments in mutual funds,the Company diversifies its portfolio. Mutual fund and equity investments are susceptible to market price risk, mainlyarising from changes in the interest rates or market yields which may impact the return and value of such investments.
The Company's exposure to securities price risk arises from investments in mutual funds, Alternate Investment Funds,Non-Convertible Debentures and Commercial papers held by the Company and classified in the Balance Sheet as fairvalue through profit or loss / fair value through other comprehensive income is disclosed under Note No. 3.5 & 3.11
Credit risk refers to the risk of default on its obligation by the counterparty resulting in a financial loss. The maximumexposure to the credit risk at the reporting date is primarily from trade receivables amounting to H 18,950.48 Lacs andH 28,467.34 Lacs as at March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively. Trade receivables includes both secured andunsecured receivables and are derived from revenue earned from domestic and overseas customers . Credit risk hasalways been managed by the Company through credit approvals, establishing credit limits and continuously monitoringthe creditworthiness of customers to which the Company grants credit terms in the normal course of business. Animpairment analysis is performed at each reporting date on an individual basis based on historical data of credit losses.
No customer individually accounted for more than 10% of the revenues from external customers during the yearended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025.
The Group's principal sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents and the cash flow that is generated fromoperations as well as investment in mutual funds and Commercial papers. The Group believes that the working capitalis sufficient to meet its current requirements. Accordingly, no liquidity risk is perceived.
Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties
The sales and purchases from related parties are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm'slength transactions. Outstanding balances at the year-end are unsecured and interest free and settlementoccurs in cash.
Refer Note No. 3.5, 3.6 & 3.15 for terms & conditions pertaining to investment made and loan given to subsidiariesand associates.
Note 1 - The Company has investments, loans, trade receivables and guarantees given with respect to itswholly owned subsidiary viz. Emami Lanka (Pvt) Limited. During the current year, the Company had performedan impairment assessment in connection with the total exposure in Emami Lanka (Pvt) Limited by examining itsfinancial position and impaired its Loan receivable, Interest receivables, Trade receivables aggregating H 673.41 Lacs.
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires the Management to make estimatesand assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to contingentassets and liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses duringthe period. These estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and management's bestknowledge of current events and actions the Company may take in future.
Information about critical estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing material adjustment tothe carrying amounts of assets and liabilities are included in the following notes:
i) Estimation of defined benefit obligations
The liabilities of the Company arising from employee benefit obligations and the related current service cost,are determined on an actuarial basis using various assumptions Refer Note No. 3.38 and 3.39 for significantassumption used.
ii) Estimation of tax expenses, assets and payable
Deferred tax assets are recognised for unused tax credit and on unused losses to the extent that it is probablethat taxable profit will be available against which the losses can be utilised. Significant management judgementis required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based upon the likely timingand the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies.
The ultimate realisation of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable incomeduring the periods in which the temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduledreversals of deferred tax liabilities and the projected future taxable income in making this assessment. Based onthe level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which thedeferred income tax assets are deductible, management believes that the Company will realise the benefits ofthose deductible differences. The amount of the deferred income tax assets considered realisable, however,could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carry forward periods arereduced. Refer Note No. 3.8 and 3.48.
iii) Estimation of provisions and contingencies
Provisions are liabilities of uncertain amount or timing recognised where a legal or constructive obligationexists at the balance sheet date, as a result of a past event, where the amount of the obligation can be reliablyestimated and where the outflow of economic benefit is probable. Contingent liabilities are possible obligationsthat may arise from past event whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrenceof one or more uncertain future events which are not fully within the control of the company. The Companyexercises judgement in recognizing the provisions and assessing the exposure to contingent liabilities relating topending litigations. Judgement is necessary in assessing the likelihood of the success of the pending claim andto quantify the possible range of financial settlement. Due to this inherent uncertainty in the evaluation process,actual losses may be different from originally estimated provision. Refer Note No. 3.29, 3.40 and 3.43.
iv) Estimation of expected useful lives and residual values of property, plants and equipment and intangible assets.
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are depreciated/ amortized at historical cost using straight¬line method based on the estimated useful life, taking into account residual value. The asset's residual value anduseful life are based on the Company's best estimates and reviewed, and adjusted if required, at each BalanceSheet date. Refer Note No. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 & 3.4.
v) Impairment of non financial assets / investment in subsidiaries and associates
Impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount,which is the higher of its fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. The fair value less costs of disposalcalculation is based on available data from binding sales transactions, conducted at arm's length, for similarassets or observable market prices less incremental costs for disposing of the asset. The value in use calculationis based on a DCF model. In respect of investments in subsidiaries and associates, the equity value is determined
using a blended valuation approach, assigning equal weight to the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method andComparable Trading Multiple (CTM) method. The carrying amounts of the Company's non-financial assets /investment in subsidiaries and associates are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is anyindication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the recoverable amounts of cash-generating unitshave been determined based on value in use calculations. These calculations require the use of estimates suchas discount rates and growth rates.
vi) Fair Value Measurements
When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the Balance Sheet cannot be measuredbased on quoted prices in active markets, their fair values are measured using valuation techniques which involvevarious judgements and assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. For further detailsrefer Note No. 3.47
vii) Lease Accounting
The Company evaluates if an arrangement qualifies to be a lease as per the requirements of Ind AS 116.Identification of a lease requires significant judgment. The Company uses significant judgement in assessingthe lease term (including anticipated renewals) and the applicable discount rate.
The Company determines the lease term as the non-cancellable period of a lease, together with both periodscovered by an option to extend the lease if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise that option; andperiods covered by an option to terminate the lease if the Company is reasonably certain not to exercise thatoption. In assessing whether the Company is reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend a lease, or not toexercise an option to terminate a lease, it considers all relevant facts and circumstances that create an economicincentive for the Company to exercise the option to extend the lease, or not to exercise the option to terminatethe lease. The Company revises the lease term if there is a change in the non-cancellable period of a lease.
The discount rate is generally based on the incremental borrowing rate specific to the lease being evaluated orfor a portfolio of leases with similar characteristics.
The Company has considered leases with term up to 12 (Twelve) months as short-term leases. Such short termleases are accordingly excluded from the scope for the purpose of Ind AS 116 reporting. Refer Note No. 3.4,3.20, 3.25 & 3.50.
viii) Revenue recognition - Estimating variable consideration for returns and rebates
The Company estimates variable considerations to be included in the transaction price for the sale of goods withrights of return and volume rebates.
The Company developed a statistical model for forecasting sales returns, damage returns and rebates. The modelused the historical return data to come up with expected return percentages. These percentages are applied todetermine the expected value of the variable consideration.
The Company updates its assessment of expected returns and rebates quarterly and the refund liabilities areadjusted accordingly. Estimates of expected returns and rebates are sensitive to changes in circumstancesand the Company's past experience regarding returns and rebate entitlements may not be representative ofcustomers' actual returns and rebate entitlements in the future. Refer Note No. 3.29, 3.31, 3.58 & 3.59.
ix) Inventory Overhead
The valuation of inventories involves judgment in the allocation of overheads, particularly fixed productionoverheads. The allocation is based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. Management reviews thebasis and method of overhead absorption periodically to ensure that inventory is not over- or under-valued.
Estimation of normal capacity requires judgment based on past trends, forecasted production, seasonal factors,and management's operational plans. Any deviation from these estimates may impact the cost of inventoriesand, consequently, the profit or loss of the Company.
3.57 The Company has disclosed geographical segment information in the consolidated financial statements whichare presented in the same financial report. Accordingly, in terms of Paragraph 4 of Ind AS 108 'Operating Segments', nodisclosures related to segments are presented in this standalone financial statements. The Chief Operating DecisionMaker ("CODM") evaluates the Company's performance and allocates resources based on an analysis of variousperformance indicators considering a single business segment. The CODM reviews revenue and profit from operationsas the performance indicator considering a single business segment.
3.61 The Company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of account which has a feature of recordingaudit trail (edit log) facility and the same has operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recordedin the software, except that audit trail feature was not enabled at database level for the accounting software.Further no instance of audit trail feature being tampered with was noted in respect of software. Additionally atthe application level, the audit trail of prior year has been preserved as per the statutory requirements for recordretention to the extent it was enabled and recorded in the respective years. The Company is planning to transitionto an upgraded SAP version and will ensure that the feature is enabled in that version as per the requirements.
3.62 On November 21, 2025, the Government of India notified provisions of the Code on Wages, 2019, the IndustrialRelations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and WorkingConditions Code, 2020 (collectively referred to as the 'New Labour Codes') which consolidate twenty nine existinglabour laws into a unified framework governing employee benefits during employment and postemployment.The Company has assessed and disclosed the incremental impact of these changes on the basis of the bestinformation available, consistent with the guidance provided by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.Considering the impact arising out of an enactment of the new legislation is an event of non-recurring nature,the Company has presented this incremental impact aggregating H 1,014.84 lacs (Gratuity : H 790.58 lacs andLeave Encashment : H 224.26 lacs) consisting of certain employee benefits primarily arising due to change inwage definition under "Exceptional Item" in the audited standalone financial statement for the year ended March31, 2026. The Company continues to monitor the developments pertaining to the implementation of the NewLabour Codes, including related rules there to and the impact of these will be accounted in accordance withapplicable accounting standards.
3.63 Impairment assessment of Investment in certain subsidiaries and associates.
a) Helios Lifestyle Limited (Refer Note 3.5)
The Company treats Helios Lifestyle Limited as one cash generating unit. The carrying amount of investment isreviewed annually to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. The testing is done by applyinga blended valuation methodology, assigning equal weight to the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method andthe Comparable Transactions Method (CTM). The Valuer has considered the financial forecasts for the yearsFY 2027-31 (Previous Year: 2026-31). The projected Average annual increase in Revenue from operation duringthe forecast period is 26.72% (March 31, 2025: 26.77%). The growth rate used for extrapolation of cash flowsbeyond the forecast period is 5% (March 31, 2025: 5%). The rate used to discount the forecasted cash flows is 17%(March 31, 2025: 18%). Basis the assessment, there is no impairment in investment that needs to be recognisedin current financial year.
The Company treats Brillare Science Limited as one cash generating unit. The carrying amount of investment isreviewed annually to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. The testing is done by applying theDiscounted Cash Flow (DCF) method. The Valuer has considered the financial forecasts for the years FY 2027-31(Previous Year: 2026-31). The projected Average annual increase in Revenue from operation during the forecastperiod is 33.50% (March 31, 2025: 30.45%). The growth rate used for extrapolation of cash flows beyond theforecast period is 5% (March 31, 2025: 5%). The rate used to discount the forecasted cash flows is 17% (March31, 2025: 18.50%). Basis the assessment, there is no impairment in investment that needs to be recognised incurrent financial year.
The Company treats Axiom Group as one cash generating unit. The carrying amount of investment is reviewedannually to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. The testing is done by applying a blendedvaluation methodology, assigning equal weight to the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method and the ComparableTransactions Method (CTM). The Valuer has considered the financial forecasts for the years FY 2027-31 (PreviousYear: 2026-30). The projected Average annual increase in Revenue from operation during the forecast period is25% (March 31, 2025: 37.75%). The growth rate used for extrapolation of cash flows beyond the forecast periodis 5%(March 31, 2025: 5%). The rate used to discount the forecasted cash flows is 16.5%(March 31, 2025: 18.5%).Based on such assessment, the Company has accounted for an impairment loss amounting to H 2,352.92 lacs inthe current financial year.
The Company treats Cannis Lupus Services India Pvt. Ltd. as one cash generating unit. The carrying amount ofinvestment is reviewed annually to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. The testing is doneby applying a blended valuation methodology, assigning equal weight to the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodand the Comparable Transactions Method (CTM). The Valuer has considered the financial forecasts for the yearsFY 2027-32 (Previous Year: 2026-31). The projected Average annual increase in Revenue from operation duringthe forecast period is 35.12% (March 31, 2025: 83.90%). The growth rate used for extrapolation of cash flowsbeyond the forecast period is 5% (March 31, 2025: 5%). The rate used to discount the forecasted cash flows is20% (March 31, 2024: 21%). Based on such assessment, the Company has accounted for an impairment lossamounting to H 136.09 lacs in the current financial year.
3.64 Subsequent to the year ended 31 March 2026, the Company has entered into a Share Subscription and PurchaseAgreement to acquire 60% stake (on a fully diluted basis) in IncNut Digital Pvt. Ltd. ("IncNut"), along with itssubsidiary at an aggregate consideration of up to H 321 crores.
3.65 Subsequent to the year ended 31 March 2026, the Emami Limited ("Emami" or "the Company") has executed adefinitive Share Purchase Agreement ("SPA") to acquire the remaining 73.5% stake in Axiom Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd.("Axiom") an associate company (existing stake 26.5%) subject to customary closing conditions, for an aggregateconsideration upto H20,000 Lacs.
On 01 April 2026, pursuant to SPA executed between Emami and the existing Promoters and Shareholders ofAxiom, Emami has acquired 36.7% equity share capital of Axiom from its shareholders upon completion of firsttranche of the transaction. Consequent to the above transaction, Axiom has become a subsidiary of EmamiLimited w.e.f. 01 April 2026.
3.66 Other Statutory Information's
(i) The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending againstthe Company for holding any Benami property.
(ii) The Company has two Core Investment Companies which are registered with the Reserve Bank of India and OneCore Investment Company which is not required to be registered with the Reserve Bank of India.
(iii) The Company have not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year.
(iv) The Company have not advanced or loaned or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies), includingforeign entities (Intermediaries) in the current year with the understanding that the Intermediary shall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other person or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or onbehalf of the Company (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries
(v) The Company have not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (FundingParty) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Company shall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or onbehalf of the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries,
(vi) The Company does not have any transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has beensurrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
(vii) The Company does not have any transactions with companies struck off under section 248 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 or section 560 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(viii) The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under clause (87) of section 2 of the Act readwith Companies (Restriction on number of Layers) Rules, 2017
(ix) There are no events or transactions after the reporting period which is required to be disclosed under Ind AS 10other than that disclosed in respective notes.
(x) The Company do not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with ROC beyond thestatutory period.
(xi) Quarterly returns or statements of current assets filed by the Company with the banks in connection with theworking capital limit sanctioned are in agreement with the books of accounts.